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Kurt & Trenton, another great show. I am about 3 years into my serious bourbon journey and it amazes me how much information I have acquired in that time. There is no other bourbon show that does a better job of presenting the facts and opinions in a common sense and entertaining way than SLB. Thanks for your efforts and keep up the great work!
Thank you!
Yea I'm not down with the infinity bottle lol I keep thinking I'm drinking people's backwash lol
Ya I understand that lol
In relation to your does bourbon go bad question.
I have a bottle of wild turkey rare breed that I bought back in 2011 on a tour of the distillery. In the gift shop they had this special thing where they could print you a label for your bottle that was customized in case you wanted to make it as a gift or something like that.
Well it just so happened on that particular day after our tour when we were in the tasting-room I turned and saw that sure enough sitting in the corner having a glass himself was Jimmy Russell. I immediately, unable to help myself, walked over and said hello Mr. Russell it's an honor to meet you. Your Wild Turkey 101 is what made me realize my love for bourbon.
He looked up at me and smiled and said "and I've personally approved every single drop that has passed your lips son. Have a drink with me. " As if he had nothing better to do, he kindly sat and sipped and talked with four of us for almost 20 minutes. After that we went out to the gift shop and I purchased a bottle of Rare Breed and had them make a custom label that just said Wild Turkey Rare Breed and left the middle of the label open.
In the middle of the open space I had Mr. Russell sign it and date it. The bottle at the time came with a Rare Breed sleeve to keep it in and it has not seen actual sunlight since that day in early August 2011.
The seal is not broken and the cork has never been removed. I have taken it out over the years to show people and tell them this story, but it has never been in the sunlight. It has also always been in a cabinet that has never been hotter than 75° and never colder than 50°.
So my question is if you been able to get through my long-winded story, that I thought as a bourbon enthusiast you might enjoy.... What are the chances my bottle is close to exactly the same it was the day I took it from the distillery?
You should have sampled it, when new.
A couple things that might help;
Any bottle with a cork is not suitable for long-term storage, as they are not air tight. Only use bottles like that for show and as a decanter and pour them back in an airtight bottle (screw cap) when done. Unless you will be done with it in a yr or less & can live with the possibility of the whiskey going bad before you are finished..
If you have a picture of the bottle when new, compare the fill level to now. If it is noticeably lower, then there was definitely a lot of interaction between the whiskey & the air. This could have made it better, but since you never tried it when new, there is no way to know. It almost certainly would have changed taste from when new.
Dry environments will cause the cork to fail sooner. When that happens (if nothing is done) the liquid will evaporate and degrade MUCH quicker.
Have heard people talk about finding bottles in their basement, left there from the 80s, that are completely empty, yet still fully sealed with wrap, etc. & never opened. Those bottle(s) always had corks & all of it evaporated.
To preserve the taste of new bottles for later tasting, I started doing the following this yr; Got a bunch of 4oz size glass bottles that were all individually pressure tested for are tightness. Some may leak, so try different caps..
Whenever I open a new whiskey bottle, immediately fill a 4oz bottle to top, so there is very minimal air. Then close it & store in a dark place & never open, unless needed. If it gets too warm inside, will store them in the fridge if needed. On the bottles record info like what it is; original whiskey, laser codes on bottle, date bottled & date the original bottle was opened & transferred to smaller bottle.
Now you have a time capsule of whiskey. Can use those to compare to the original when it is near empty & opened several times and/or to compare to the current version of that whiskey, years later. Very useful for limited releases like store picks, ECBP batches, etc. Also, a lot of people say the same bottles have changed juice over a few years, like OF 1920. If I had a sample from a 2019 bottle, would be able to tell if they starting filling those bottles a lower quality juice & charged the same price..
Since your palate may change over 10-20 yrs, you can't just buy a new bottle, of say WT 101, & use your memory to compare it to WT 101 from 5, 10, 20 yrs ago. If you have a sample from 10yrs ago, you can compare side by side to see for yourself if the juice has changed.
@@motohead077 when I originally bought it from The distillery it was also placed inside of a can which it has been in,... in a temperature controlled cabinet ever since.
The actual liquid still appears to be at the very same level. It was when I bought it and ever since I brought it home it has existed somewhere between 55° minimum and 75° Max. Total darkness. Still sealed as the day it was bought.
I fully expected it to have changed by now but just hated to crack it and then never got around to it. I still intend to attempt to drink it, but we'll see how that goes.
@@CMBgreenbird Nice! Would expect that to be as well preserved as possible for being in original bottle. Better than on a store shelf for the same time, exposed to light & likely a warmer avg temp.. Cool thing is, you can compare it to the current release of Rare Breed..
Breaking Bourbon did an excellent experiment on whiskey storage over a 2 yr period...
Another thing I heard, but never did (from Scotch drinkers), to preserve a whiskey longer in same bottle after opening;
Do not agitate the bottle, even to pour out what you want to drink. Always keep it upright & still. To remove whiskey, do it like how distillers remove whiskey from a barrel to taste. Insert a hollow cylinder (think big straw) into bottle, cover the end & it will capture the liquid inside. When you re-close the bottle fill it with an inert gas like nitrogen, to minimize oxygen in the bottle.
Personally, I think it's much easier just to transfer it in smaller bottles. Then you can drink from 1 of the small bottles over a 6-12 month period & never have to open the others.
@@motohead077 thanks! I appreciate all the info and when I finally crack it I'm going to use a lot of this info to deal with moving it around so I can keep it longer
In fact, I'm going to use this information to start saving samples of some of the better store pics I get for sampling get togethers.
You two are great. Keep spreading positivity. I think your channel really blossomed when the "young guy" started appearing on camera with the "old guy" 😀
Ha!! Appreciate you Jeff!
And it’s not about age, it’s that they both know what they’re talking about, and they’re honest with themselves.
Speaking of neck pours and aging I'm a big believer. The bottle that really stands out in my mind is a bottle of angels envy I got early on in my bourbon journey. When I initially opened it I poured myself and a friend a little and wasn't at all impressed. I took it hope, put it on the shelf and forgot about it. After having the rye many months later, I decided to revisit and it was a night and day difference. So sweet and the port wine barrel finish really shined through.
Another great informative show! Love the SLB Family we got going on here. Another question I see pretty regular from people just getting into Bourbon is regarding cork maintanence. my answer (your's may differ) is that it's not needed. Most of the distilleries are slowly switching over to synthetic corks anyways. With over 200 bottles in my collection, more then half are synthetic. in the past, I've only had 1 cork break and that's because the person who tried to open that bottle, just pulled it straight out. instead of twisting it our slowly in the end, it was no big deal as a corkscrew was able to salvage the rest of the cork stuck in the neck. Also this is why I always keep my old bottle toppers from empty bottles (so you have a spare cork). Also NEVER store your Bourbon on it's side, always upright. The proof of the Bourbon will destroy the corks and alter the taste. Just adding to the awesome conversation. Hope this helps! Cheers!!!!
Great idea about saving old corks/bottle tops! I might start doing this for the ones I buy frequently.
Firm believer in the neck pour phenomenon. I also believe in leaving a bottle to sit after you have taken some out of it. It more often than not gets better and opens up.
Speaking of questions... :-) Here's something that I'm having trouble wrapping my head around: Adding water to spirits. Most of the whiskey-related youtube channels I've perused typically eschew adding water to spirits. They even recommend using refrigerated stones, rather than ice cubes, if you want to chill a pour. If they do add water, it may be only a single capful. Even then, they go on and on about how much it has changed the liquor.
But don't the distilleries (or blenders, or whoever) typically use water to dilute their products in order to meet their target proof goals? So why does it make no difference to the product when Wild Turkey adds water in bulk, but it radically changes the spirit if the consumer adds a capful of water to a pour?
You are correct. Unless cask strength or barrel proof water is added to dilute to the desired proof.
My opinion is do what you like. I found some whiskey tastes better to me over ice or with a little water while others do not. I always try neat first than experiment.
Ardnamurchen is wonderful. I have 03.21: 02 Been eyeing a 07.21: 04 at my local shop. Nice to see some Scotch love. To be honest my favorite is Irish but it’s so hard to find new Irish Whiskey. As far as Bourbon it’s actually one of my lesser favorites but the options are so plentiful so I always appreciate the help navigating Bourbon/ryes. Your dynamic between the two of you and fun content has kept me coming back whenever I see a notification. In fact my entire family (all adults) have been tuning in as we always get so flooded with so many Bourbon options at my local store.
I am outside of New Orleans, Louisiana and we have no state control in the state. We have 3 good chains in the area however the allocated is simply never on the shelf, so you go for the barrel picks. Over time the operators see you coming in regularly, they ask you what you are looking for vice bugging. The respond to vice you bugging them. The only allocated Wellers and Blandons is at the naval base. I really enjoy your videos and have used in building my collection, I am anything from Wild Turkey....... JD, Beam fan as well. Thank you both
Today I actually watched this video for the first time somehow missing it before.
When you answer the question about Trenton explaining he is your son and this is just something that you like to do together. I have to say that's my favorite aspect of your entire channel. That the two of you as father and son have this shared passion that comes through in the videos and as a father myself makes me smile because you both always look genuinely happy and because I share this passion with my son as well.
The growth you have had not just this year but the last 3 months is crazy! I’m so happy for you guys and what this new year will bring you
Very humbling that’s for sure! Thanks dude!
Great stuff guys! Watching older videos gives me a good idea who you guys are. You treat this like a passion and not a job. I love that. It makes me want to keep tuning in and learning.
I came upon your videos approximately a month and since then I've been going back watching videos and lives. Love what you guys do...keep Rockin'!!!
What an absolutely fantastic duo. I enjoy this show more so than any other of my subscribed to channels. Y'all's laid back, personable approach works so well.
This was a really good and informative video. Knowing your local store owners and becoming a truly good customer is very important. Thank you for all you do.
Another great video, from two great guys. Very knowledgeable! Thanks
Thanks for the beginners questions and answers. Everyone likes to learn
Great answers to many of our questions. Love the show, it's a don't miss for me. Your family dynamic is enviable.
I would just like to say that I joined this channel because not only am I bourbon fan…but I am also an assistant manager at a liquor store in Pennsylvania and I wanted to be more informed about some of the product that we sell. This channel has helped me a ton since I joined I can’t even explain. These guys are not only knowledgeable…but the overall atmosphere of this channel makes it a joy to watch every time. You guys are doing a fantastic job and I wish you nothing but continued success.
Do you, or could you post bottles to the UK from your store?
Thank you both. Continue to learn tons from you both as I broaden my bourbon tasting palate. I appreciate how down to earth and friendly you both are.
Thank you!
Awesome show as always! Thanks for the information and answering the question if Bourbon or Whiskey goes bad sitting on the shelf for quite a while.
Good questions and good answers. I was wondering about that not sipping water cleansing in between sips.
Great Tip on transferring the bottom of the bottle to a smaller bottle. 👌
I have just started my Bourbon Journey both of you have been very helpful .
My most watched channel. Your content is exactly parallel to my interests.
Keep up the great work and Happy Holidays!!
I'm just wondering if the infinity bottle is the less than 1% saliva mashbill.
😂😂😂 best one yet!
To touch on the question "does whiskey go bad", my best friend was recently gifted a sealed decanter of Jim Beam. It was bottled in 1978, and was 8 years old when it was bottled. I was born in 1979, by buddy in 1978, and drinking whiskey older than we both are was an exciting experience. There was a little musky-ness, but still pretty darn good! I don't know how it was previously stored or where it was kept, but the whole nostalgia of the experience I will always remember, and it will always be a story that I will be excited to share! Cheers!
Some of my most memorable pours was from circa 1980’s. They don’t make it like that anymore.
I'm in Indy (actually have roots in NW IN... my wife grew up in Valpo and we both went to school there) and I agree that even down the road here things are more expensive.
Thank you guys. I'm fairly new to Bourbon drinking and have learned so much from you two. Keep up the good work.
Totally agree with this statement. Love your show
Hey guys greetings from the great state of Texas. I recently came across your channel, and y'all have been a welcome addition as I begin my whiskey journey. Congratulations on the awesome growth of your channel and looking forward to more great content in 2023!
Hey I really like how you shoot your videos, no cuts and no spammy hellofresh plugs, please don't change.
😂 hello fresh. Check out our last video of 2022. We will be discussing our vision and plans for 2023. FYI, we aren’t contemplating hellofresh lol
Best whiskey channel on the tube, BY FAR ! I've tried watching the others but none possess the charm and wits as this one. Keep it coming SLB drinks !
Much appreciated!
Just stumbled on your channel.. loving all the videos and bourbon recommendations! Cheers from TN. 🥃
great show, I've been into bourbon for maybe a year, and I have learned more from you two than anywhere else. TonyB
Kurt and Trenton, thanks for the tips, I am slowing building my bourbon collection in my home bar as well. Kurt, i never would have thought of transfering to a smaller bottle after a certain amount of time. thank you for that tip. i always enjoy your reviews and videos.
As a Scotch malts drinker who also appreciates bourbons, and sometimes wanders into that direction, I especially appreciate Kurt's opinions because he likes Scotch too. As I am very inexperienced with bourbons, I feel more comfortable taking advice and opinions from a guy who also drinks and likes the stuff I usually drink. Cheers!
Hi from the UK, love your content, really enjoying your reviews. Thanks so much for helping me choose good bourbons to try, you’ve helped me get so much pleasure from collecting and tasting whiskey (or is it whisky).
Very informative. Love the shows… Living in Nashville I’m right in the heart of the Bourbon- Whiskey area. Jack Danials is about an hour south of me.. many of the bigger Kentucky producers are about 2 hours north and there are even a few boutique producers very close by.
been watching for months now. Thanks guys. always a good show
Good point on the transfer to smaller bottles with small quantities in large bottles. Alcohol evaporates rapidly, so the less air, the better, to retain the quality.
Excellent video. Maybe one of your best yet. Learned a lot
Excellent show, as always. I had a whiskey where the first two pours tasted like round up mixed with Raid, cut with diesel. I literally poured the glasses out, and one I had mixed with a cinnamon whiskey. The bottle sat on my shelf for about a year, I went back to it and it was actually fairly good. So, I never judge a whiskey by the neck pour.
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Bryan, we want you to stick around for many more years, friend. If you're getting notes of Raid and Round-Up, I have some serious questions for you... 😄
I love that you talk about good/bad palate days. Some days literally every bourbon I have tastes good. Some days, the complex ones just hit...wrong.
On the neck pour, i bought old grandad 114, opened it and drank some right away. I swore i wouldn't drink anymore again. After seeing you speak highly of it i decided to go back to it a few months later. Completely different and pleasant taste. I wouldn't say all my bottles have been that extreme, but that one certainly was! Good video. Thank you.
Great point here! Bottles can and will open up differently. Some better than others.
Great and informative show as always! I would love to see a blind taste test with wheaten bourbon’s maybe a larceny, markers mark, Weller blind taste test. Love the show thank you for awesome content
I've been a bourbon fan for 30 years. My favorite is Blanton's before it became popular. Heavens door and Bullet 10 year.
Do you enjoy a fine cigar with your bourbon. What kind of music do you listen to while drinking. I like the Allman Brothers and Van Morrison.
Great questions! I do not smoke cigars. Considering my age lol I usually have smooth jazz or older tunes playing in the basement.
Kurt & Trenton, I'm a recent subscriber and fellow Hoosier (Fortville). I found your channel about a month ago and I have been binge watching. Started my whiskey path during the coof. I keep a list of whiskeys that I would like to try (mostly bourbons). Your channel helps me to add new favors to the list. I keep about 3 bottles on rotation. Really enjoy the channel. Keep up the good work and the non-allocated reviews.
Thank you and welcome!
Great job! Answered my question from a comment and you almost always respond which has to be time consuming! Really enjoy your channel and I’m picking up a lot of useful info. Keep them coming! Favorite channel by far!
Thanks for hanging out with us!
I've enjoyed bourbon for years but only recently discovered this community. I've started my infinity bottle, I love that idea. I'm also northwest Indiana. Great video.
I'm kind of new to burbon and enjoy watching you guys and learning a few things. Today I scored a bottle of Weller for $29.99 and a bottle of Blanton's for $69.99. 😁 I live in Orland Park Illinois, just outside Chicago.
Both great deals!
Weller FP is my pick from this line up. Haven’t seen a bottle of 12 in 2 years, but I recall loving it. SiB is a glorified bottle of SR. The one bottle I did get, was traded as quickly as possible with a secondary value of 600. 107 is my go to because I can find it, but the 114 proof is my favorite.
Your neck pour theory makes total sense to me ,ill be trying that with some of my less liked bottles. Also i love your content keep it up.
You guys do a nice job of being personal and knowledgeable in your videos. Would love to see you guys review Whisky Acres Rye. Cheers
12:15 I absolutely agree, and it's because of oxidization, and we can test this out and show it to be true quite easily (and "we" can also convey this through run-on sentences, apparently...). Pour a neat 1 or 2 fingers after dinner, sip half of it and leave it. Try it the next day at lunch or dinner. It's ruined. Nowhere near the same. What's the difference between that leftover and the same juice in the bottle? The cork ain't there.
When bottle's get low, not only are they majority air, they've had that air cleared out and refilled with each and every pour.
My brother and I found an old bottle that was less than half full from our grandfather _years_ after it was opened after he passed away and it was undrinkable. Another bottle unopened from the same time? Just fine.
Edit: Disregard. I see you covered it. I was trigger-happy on the pause button. Haha
PA is really tough to find anything and while prices are somewhat set, the costs can be more than most midwestern states. I'd pay more though to be away from the State run system. I can see so many more available bourbons in NJ and at decent prices.
Glad you guys tried Uncle Nearest--They are coming out with a third Bourbon
Good info; thanks guys!
It's funny how you mentioned your barrel pick not tasting the same as when you selected it. I had the same reaction to a Four Roses pick our whiskey group did when I first opened the bottle. I thought we made a mistake until the bottle opened up and the flavors meshed with how I remember the pick.
So, I don't see anyone talk about this. Palate saturation, nose technic, mouth and air technic for tasting. The impact of breathing through your mouth and nose and the shape of your mouth as you breath makes an big difference of the nose AND palate. I will open my mouth with the product in my mouth and sip a little air past the product and slowly exhale through both nose and mouth or one or the other. After I take the product in I will nom nom nom with my mouth (silently of course) while slowly exhaling through the nose. I can find a deeper look into the roots of the product by manipulating the evaporators routes through my mouth and nose. The things I do with my tongue while the product is in my mouth and then after I take it in have a great impact on the flavors I can extract. Another thing I have noticed I do is after I take the product in I will "pump" my mouth without introducing new air and slowly exhale through my nose while doin that. This may seem petty but I think it deserves discussion. Another well done video fellas. The infinity bottle - YES! gotta do a blend with your favorite tasters. I record what the blend is made up of. ;)
New viewer here. Love the show. I'm a 'not serious' bourbon drinker but curious. You guys are doing a great job.
I’ll take one!! Love the idea of an infinity bottle!! My first comment. You guys are the best even if you are in Indiana!! Lol! Happy holidays!
I see yous guys right over by dhere..
I've watched a few of these videos now, and I've heard Trenton scoff at scotch more than once. I'm assuming he doesn't like peat, so get a bottle of Aberlour 16yr, and he'll never say he doesn't like scotch again. It's a speyside scotch, and it's hands down the smoothest thing to come out of Scotland since Sean Connery.
That said: As far as the neck pour thing goes, honestly, it has much more to do with the fact that your palate isn't acclimated to the scotch yet. Whiskey doesn't oxidize like wine. It has much less tannins and much more alcohol. While it's true that after a long period of time, being exposed to air, the oxidation will change the flavor profile of the whiskey, letting it sit for 20 minutes will do absolutely nothing to it, and the whiskey in the neck is exactly the same as the whiskey in the punt.
Trent def does not like peat but he also is not fond of the malty notes as well.
@@slbdrinks I've been pouring Aberlour for scotch naysayers for over 10 years now, and I haven't missed a concession yet. 🕺
Another great show guys, I recently picked up a Stagg 22A for 59 and found a Blantons for 62, hoping to find an EH Taylor Small Batch tomorrow for msrp 🤞
Neck pour is definitely a phenomenon. Best example is bottle of Widow Jane 10 year old I purchased. Had a definite funk on the finish. Really off putting. Gave a try a few weeks later and the funk was gone. I do realize that our palates may vary from day to day.
Thank you. Appreciate the info.
Been watching you guys for just a few weeks now and I have to say you guys are fun and that basement bar is something my Dad, brother and myself would love to sit at. Keep it up dudes!
I've encountered the neck pour issue more with Scotch. I've had some bottles that tasted great and kept drinking them. After I told myself try something else I'd put that bottle away and come back weeks or months later and find it didn't taste the same. So now I've got an infinity bottle of just neck pours and my first couple of pours from a bottle I'll reserve judgment on.
That’s a great idea actually!
Totally agree... did a neck pour on a Heaven Hill BiB 7yr and said out loud "this is god awful!". Was told by a friend to let the bottle sit for a couples months and revisit...did just that and it was a good pour.
Great example!
Great shows guys.
I absolutely think the neck pour is a thing ... the most recent example was last week and my first bottle of Widow Jane 10 yr. The first pour was almost nasty, with a pronounced aftertaste that was cloying, like peanut butter that has gone bad. But now that I've gotten down into the bottle a little, it has completely changed and I'm no longer regretting the price I paid.
I’ve just gotten more into bourbons and found your channel. I’ve been enjoying the channel and learning. As well as using your recommendations to build my collection. Still trying to learn to pick out flavor profiles. Picking up a bottle Joseph Magnus tomorrow for Christmas time. Cheers from Virginia.
Hope you love the JM!
Some history- in the past people did not understand bacteria but noticed people often got sick from drinking water, and got sick less often from drinking alcohol. The wood sailing ships had barrels of alcohol instead of water in the 1400s. People made soap from charcoal, and also learned to use it to change the taste of whisky. Eventually someone figured out that they could burn the inside of the barrel, instead of adding pieces of charcoal inside the barrel.
Wow thanks for the great info!
Good topic and a great show as always
4:47 that was my question. There are a lot of different flavors on your shows
You guys are the best!
Another way to cleanse the palate without actually eating or drinking something is to smell fresh coffee grounds.
Ewww lol. Not a coffee fan but I bet that works.
Over on r/whiskey I posted about an experience I had. I bought a bottle of Heaven Hill Bottled in Bond and opened it and had a pour right when I got home. I really didn’t like it. It was heavy on the ethanol flavor so I dripped some water in it to balance it out a bit. But that just erased the ethanol flavor and left nothing in return in stead of what it usually does with most pours I have to drip water in. I thought maybe I just put too much water in. I finished my glass and went for another pour for another try at fixing it. This time I put ice in. Same result as with the water drips leaving it flat and flavorless. I left it alone for a month or two after that then I decided to give it another go. This time I had it neat with no ice or water and it was actually wonderful. Very strong almond and toffee notes with no ethanol whatsoever. I finished that bottle within that week I liked it so much.
Funnily enough there were people who responded who said they had nearly the exact same experience with it. If you go search Heaven Hill BiB on r/whiskey you’ll find a few different posts with this experience as well.
I’m guessing that the alcohol dissipated just enough in that bottle after it was opened and there was some room made and it’s indented flavor was revealed because of that.
So I think that neck pours are a thing, but they’re not universal.
I love your response to the question about does bourbon go bad. I get asked this pretty frequently by people that are new to the Bourbon community. It’s funny because I have an old bottle of my grandpa’s Jim Beam from about 10 years ago. Bottle is about half filled and I can surely say that one has gone bad lol. Rebottling into a smaller container definitely helps.
love seeing your channel grow! i joined back at 5k
I need to make a trip to bourbon shop in NW Indiana. I have seen a store here in Carmel expand their bourbon shelf area so hope this means more selections. Keep up the great work.
Thanks for the info
My new favorite channel! Cheers fellas, your honest (and similar to mine) reviews have me hooked🥃
Your Bourbons of Regret video came up in my recommended list, and I watched it because I like bourbon. I subscribed to your channel about halfway through. Great content and I look forward to getting caught up.
Welcome!
Great show enjoyed the questions and answers! Put me in for the bottle of mixed bourbons! Mike from Texas! Purchased my first bottle of Buffalo Trace! Great pour love it! Hard to fine! My favorite’s are Wild Turkey 101 and Four Roses Small Batch! Have a great day YALL!
Thank you!
Hi I am new subscriber and love your show. I am 56 years old and a newbie. I started pipe smoking a few years ago and it took time to learn how to “sip” the smoke to pick up on notes and flavors and I am enjoying it. Bread, Fruit, Raisins, Peppery, Smokey, etc. I want to be able to do the same with Boubon/Whiskey. Here are my questions. I have watched your videos for beginners but have a few questions.
1. Explain how you taste? Where is the bourbon in mouth, are you sipping air through it, front of tongue, back, everywhere?
2. I want to jump into sweet spicy molasses etc. So far I only seem to feel burn and alcohol overpowering any flavors. If lower proof is best for beginners should I train my palette with 70 proof whiskeyCognac first?
3. Does smoking cigars or pipes hinder tasting the notes in bourbon?
4. In my local store there are lots of tiny samples and I bought many of those to trial instead of huge bottles. Are these the same quality as large bottle for me to find the ones I like? They don’t have a neck? Do I simply pour it all and let it air for 15 minutes?
im Loving the videos more and more..not a wide spectrum bourbon drinker...but becoming one..and the more i watch these the more info im abosrbing..Thank you and not far away from you as well Kankakee IL area myself
Ahh, been in your area a few times! Welcome!
Part 2 please lol.
I love the father-son bond that is on this channel.
(Sorry for so many in one comment)
Do you do an Infinity bourbon bottle and a Infinity Scotch bottle or does it all get blended together?
What's Alc % an proof meanm What's the difference an how do they get the different ranges in number?
Do you pregame or prep. Before your videos (have a few drinks before shooting a video so the burn isn't so harsh)
Great questions! I only do a bourbon infinity bottle and do not add any scotch. We rarely do a scotch tasting video so generally no left over scotch.
ABV and proof are basically one in the same but just different numbers. ABV stands for alcohol by volume so basically if a bottle is 45 ABV the bottle is 45% alcohol. Proof is basically calculated as double the ABV.
Here in the states proof point is mostly referenced but in Europe and abroad they generally only state the ABV number.
The state in which you reside makes a huge difference. When I was in college (in Ohio) we would take roadtrips to Indiana to fill someones trunk full of beer and liquor becasue it was so, so cheap.
Being into whiskey. The most common question I get asked “do you wet the cork on the bottle”. For me, I always say no because 99% of corks now are synthetic. Now if Ik it’s a real cork, then yes. However, I would never store it on its side or leave it on its side for a long time.
I really don’t think about wetting the cork but our bottles do get moved around quite a bit.
I have to say, I love you guys and whenever I want to try something new I search CZcams and more than likely you guys have a review or comment on it and I respect and value your opinions. Thank you guys so much!
Thank you!
Hi folks! Love the shows and thanks for the education! Wanted to ask about a comment made in this show. I live in South Carolina and I thought I heard mention by Trent that SC was a State Control State. From my understanding, seventeen states employ an Alcoholic Beverage Control model, which means the sale of distilled liquor is controlled by state government, and liquor stores often sell only spirits (or sometimes spirits and wine, but not beer). South Carolina's ABC Act was repealed in the late 90s. So I don’t believe we classify.
You are right and thanks for the correction. Trent meant to say North Carolina.
Very pleasant way to spend some time. The best bourbon is the one you share with friends. Laughter improves the taste of anything.I do have a question. I'm a big fan of using a "dasher" with my bourbons. I feel that just 2-3 drops of our well water from the dasher really opens up the flavor spectrum. Do you have any experience with the dasher?
New subscriber and new to Bourbon. Just started about 6 months ago and love the channel and great information that has helped me along the way.
Welcome!
Good stuff, guys.
Im surprised someone would want a bottle containing whiskey that came from half drank glasses. Every ounce has touched a bunch of different lips. 😮. I figured you were going to say you keep it for yourself. Maybe I’m not thinking about it right. im a big fan if the show, keep it up.
By far. By far! My favorite whiskey CZcams channel!!
Thanks so much!
I bought a bottle of Green Spot this past spring, didn't like it too much. After 6 or so months I'm really appreciating it. The neck pour is a bit overwhelming.
Green spot is a great choice. One of my favorite pours next would be Blantons.
From Louisiana here. I think our state control might be the worst 😂 can’t even buy alcohol over 6% abv on Sundays down here
I really like infinity bottles….not sure I could take someone else’s backwash bottle though….. I’ve just poured the last ounce or so from the bottle
Ya it’s def a personal choice but the juice is great!