Will there be a meeting?
If so, when & where?
Brian
I'm up for it, if we can find a place to gather.
I found a new collapseable cup with a handle. I am ready if we find a place.
i believe the hotel has a meeting room that we could use provided we don't let the wiskey talk to loud when it gets loose from the jug.this has happed after the congress meeting in the past.so depending on the congress meeting ,if we still want to talk to each other what do you think?jeff
Sounds good to me.
Sure would be nice if we could find a place where we could enjoy a cigar with it. Nothing like a good cigar with fine Kentucky bourbon.
That is: The National Congress of Old Whiskey Samplers. (I'm not sure whether the whiskey is of old or the samplers are old.)
Traditionally, the whiskey samplers have met after dinner on Thursday night. After the first gathering (I believe 08) and second session was added (in 09) on Friday after the Congress meeting. (Of the two, the Thursday session was a plesant social gathering; the one after the Congress meeting was NEEDED.)
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You can't have it on Thursday . I will be there on Friday , so Friday night , it will be . ;D ;D ;D ;D
We could practice thur so when you get there we will have it right so we won't embarass you.
"Practice makes Perfect".
Trap
Don't drink all the good stuff Thursday . But practice all you want .
I will be bringing 2, possibly 3 items for sampling.
Plan on bringing a locally distilled, Cedar Ridge Dark Rum, gold medal winner, & Bulleit Rye. Possibly might add another locally distilled, Griff's Cowboy Whiskey.
Templeton Rye is hard to get in Iowa. In 2005 4000 cases sold, 2011 20000 cases sold. Hitting the local stores same day as delivery, sold out. Sampled several Rye's available. Settled on Bulleit Rye. After some research, I found out Templeton & Bulleit are distilled at the same distillery.
Brian
Two questions. Is Jack Danials historicly correct enough? Can it be bought in that county where the convention is or do I need to have a sealed bottle with me. I know where the Jack Danials is made its a dry country.
See ya when the smoke clears.
Cherokee Bodie
aka Bill
Members of the hosting posse have assured me that the convention center in in a "wet" county.
Other than that....
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Quote from: Dusty Tagalon on March 01, 2012, 02:31:47 AM
I will be bringing 2, possibly 3 items for sampling.
Plan on bringing a locally distilled, Cedar Ridge Dark Rum, gold medal winner, & Bulleit Rye. Possibly might add another locally distilled, Griff's Cowboy Whiskey.
Templeton Rye is hard to get in Iowa. In 2005 4000 cases sold, 2011 20000 cases sold. Hitting the local stores same day as delivery, sold out. Sampled several Rye's available. Settled on Bulleit Rye. After some research, I found out Templeton & Bulleit are distilled at the same distillery.
Brian
Brian, I have been wanting to sample that Bulleit. I have tried their bourbon and it was tasty. I don't know that I'll be bringing any samples. Most of my stock is again at my snowed in cabin. Since I got my CCW I hardly drink outside the home and I don't remember the last time I have had a drink there. ::)
Pete
Not historically correct, but I'm bringing a bottle of Basil Hayden bourbon.
Howdy
Just remember ,were not here for a long time , just a GOOD TIME . ;D ;D ;D Pass that bottle I'll have a swig .
I'm an "Alone Ranger". and won't be at the NCOWS Convention but I will be sampling whiskey in honour of all those who do attend. In my liquor stock I have some Johnnie Walker in both colours for appetisers, and then I will try some Single Malt. 15 year old Glennfiddich Solera reserve, Another Glenfiddich single malt, and the challenge will be the heel of 10 year old Glenmorangie. The challenge will be in removing the cork which has stuck fast!
Quote from: Tascosa Joe on February 27, 2012, 09:12:30 AM
I found a new collapseable cup with a handle. I am ready if we find a place.
I have one too...tho mine has no handle, but it does have a tin case in came in....
were they collapseable so when you fell down......
course, I don't drink any more ....................
I don't drink any less either ;)
I figger that we should have some authentic Kentucky "Moonshine" to sample at the Convention.
i am glad that so many are interested and look forward to it being an ejoyable time for everyone.just want to remind everyone that they will be responsible for thier good behavior at this event.and yes i am assembling a brute squad just in case.with all due respect.jefff
Jeff, I know what you are up to. You and your brutes will take all the whiskey. Tj ;D
Quote from: Tjackstephens on March 02, 2012, 02:14:06 PM
Jeff, I know what you are up to. You and your brutes will take all the whiskey. Tj ;D
TJ your one of my brutes,did you really want to say that.jefff
Indigo to Fezzik-
"You ARE the Brute Squad!"
Quote from: River City John on March 02, 2012, 04:19:51 PM
Indigo to Fezzik-
"You ARE the Brute Squad!"
I was having this vision of Andre the Giant and then I thought......Is Dutch going to be at the convention?
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Jeff, Very good ideal, after I think about it. We better start with that rye. No telling how it would make those cowboys act. WE can make sure it will not cause a problem. Tj Your number 1 brute!! :D
Votes on 3rd bottle to bring. All 3 local products, small batch. Support your local distillery!
Cedar Ridge Unaged Whiskey
Cedar Ridge Iowa Bourbon
Griffs Cowboy Whiskey (also distilled by Cedar Ridge)
Brian
Dusty
You bringem we drinkem . ;D ;D And a good time will be had by ALL .
Quote from: Dusty Tagalon on March 03, 2012, 09:03:29 PM
Votes on 3rd bottle to bring. All 3 local products, small batch. Support your local distillery!
Cedar Ridge Unaged Whiskey
Cedar Ridge Iowa Bourbon
Griffs Cowboy Whiskey (also distilled by Cedar Ridge)
Brian
Iowa Bourbon? Aint no such a thing!
I would like to volunteer as a member of the Brute squad. I have considerable experience as a member of the "Goon Squad" at the Sheriff's Office. We were sent into the cells to bring out unruly prisoners.
Quote from: Texas Lawdog on March 04, 2012, 12:54:57 AM
I would like to volunteer as a member of the Brute squad. I have considerable experience as a member of the "Goon Squad" at the Sheriff's Office. We were sent into the cells to bring out unruly prisoners.
Jim, you wouldn't harm a brother would you? Remember your MM obli
Will Ketchum
Will, The Brute's job would not be to harm, only help for your own good. Tj ;)
I don't drink so I can be the designated walker to get your guys back to your rooms.. ;D CC
Bro. Will, As long as I smile while I'm doing it, I don't see anything wrong with it. Bro. Cash, We might find you a golf cart to take us back to the motel.
"Iowa Bourbon? Aint no such a thing!"
Challenge accepted.
Quote from: Dusty Tagalon on March 04, 2012, 07:58:54 PM
"Iowa Bourbon? Aint no such a thing!"
Challenge accepted.
By defination, Bourbon has to come from Bourbon County Kentucky. Otherwise it is sour-mash/corn whiskey.
By the way; Does is seem strange &/or interesting that a large percentage of the National Congress of Old Whiskey Samplers are Freemasons?
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(JW, Raytown 391)
Since Iowa is corn country.......
http://cedarridgedistillery.com/
Quote from: Books OToole on March 05, 2012, 02:59:16 PM
By defination, Bourbon has to come from Bourbon County Kentucky. Otherwise it is sour-mash/corn whiskey.
By the way; Does is seem strange &/or interesting that a large percentage of the National Congress of Old Whiskey Samplers are Freemasons?
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(JW, Raytown 391)
That is not true, in fact I don't think "any" bourbon is made in Bourbon County and in fact very little is even made in what was "Old Bourbon" which pretty much covered most of Kentucky north and east of Lexington. Much of Kentucky bourbon is made in Bardstown area, Nelson county Kentucky and I don't believe that area was even part of the original Bourbon County or the area that was referred too as "old bourbon" after Kentucky became a state and bourbon was divided up in many counties.
I believe Paris is the county seat of Bourbon county and I don't recall any distilleries in that area.
Bardstown is bourbon capital of the world, just a hop skip and a jump from here.
Bourbon is still a product of Kentucky, made with iron free Kentucky spring water naturally filtered through limestone and aged in Kentucky's climate. Just like real Champagne is only made in Champagne region of France, real bourbon is only made in Kentucky.
If the Iowa bourbon was started being produced in July 2010 it hasn't even had time to age in order to be called straight bourbon.
Any good bourbon has aged at least 2 to 3 years. Makers Mark is one of my favorites and is aged for a fairly short duration compared to most of Kentucky bourbon as it is rotated in the warehouse. It is aged for at least four years and seen some reports say it is aged for an average of 6 to 7 years.
The web page for Cedar Ridge isn't clear if the July 2010 was when they started distilling, or the 1st release date. I am guessing it was the release date. Don't see how it could be a gold medal award winner with 1 year aging.
Quote from: Dusty Tagalon on March 06, 2012, 12:00:01 PM
The web page for Cedar Ridge isn't clear if the July 2010 was when they started distilling, or the 1st release date. I am guessing it was the release date,
Ah, after looking again I'd bet your right. I believe I misinterpreted it when I first read it.
I assume it will be held in the Sleep Inn somewhere?
Brian
Howdy
How many samplers will there be ??? And who is planning on bringing samples . What about Cigars ??? Bourbon and Cigars sounds good to me .
I will be there with a pc bourbon and scotch. Michele says the W could also stand for wine so she may bring a Chocolate (thats right) wine. jt
I'm brining a bottle of Jim Beam Rye. If Michelle is bringing wine, Kay may come as well.
I bet a smoking room will be hard to come by, but I could be wrong. Maybe if we were meeting in a private room.
RCJ
The weather is supposed to be nice but don't know where outside we could do it but there may be a place. If you can't smoke and drink bourbon in Kentucky where can you? ???
There is a nice gazeebo behind the conference center.
Quote from: bowiemaker on March 12, 2012, 07:11:44 PM
There is a nice gazeebo behind the conference center.
Hmmmmm....
I am at the Sleep Inn. We will check to see what is available and make a decision then. If the weather is nice the gazeebo sounds good. (Do the influence of the anti-smoking Nazis it figured that I might as well leave the cigars at home. Now I have new hope.)
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Sounds like a plan to me . Whiskey and Cigars . And most of all Good Friends . A GOOD TIME will be had by all . Oh and there won't be no need for a GOON squad , we are men who are there for a good time and NO TROUBLE . And no trouble will be tolerated .
Jeff, Sounds like Rowdy wants to do away with the brute squad. We may have to limit his samples. Tj ;D
I will be standing by if need be called for a "Goon Squad".
Quote from: Books OToole on March 13, 2012, 09:21:13 AM
Hmmmmm....
I am at the Sleep Inn. We will check to see what is available and make a decision then. If the weather is nice the gazeebo sounds good. (Do the influence of the anti-smoking Nazis it figured that I might as well leave the cigars at home. Now I have new hope.)
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Books, bring your cigars, I'll be bringing a couple, hopefully sometime over the weekend we can hide from the Gestapo somewhere long enough to enjoy one. Like I said if you can't smoke or drink bourbon in Kentucky something is wrong but that is the way the world is going.
I'm not a regular smoker but I see nothing wrong with a good cigar on special occasions.
YEP!
RCJ
Broke down & purchased a 4th bottle.
So I will be bringing 3 Cedar Ridge Products: Iowa Bourbon, Dark Rum, & Unaged Whiskey.
& Bulleit Rye. It takes away some of my spending money, but can't think of what I need or want to buy at the convention.
Brian
If I don't get caught at the border trying to smuggle in an unopened flask of "Jim Beam" in a plastic bottle . . .
I will bring some seegars to share also.
Uhmmm! "Unaged Whiskey"? Isn't that the same thing as lighter fluid?
Sounds like I'd better do more sampling of other's offerings just so's I won't make them feel shunned . . . it's a burden, but it's a task I will gladly shoulder.
Looking forward to it. I will also bring a couple of prize giveaways to those whose efforts go down particularly smooth . . .
RCJ
I do not drink, but I have a contrubition. It's aged since January this year and 100 proof, a product the Eastern portion of the state is famous for.Celeste
Ima
Thank you , all the thirsty Cowboys will appreciate it .
Cliff
Are you going to bring a cigar for me ? Jeff said he would bring all the cigarettes I could smoke , what a lucky camper I am .
Rowdy, Think Jeff is pretty safe. The center is smoke free as is our motel room. Tj :D
Quote from: Dusty Tagalon on March 14, 2012, 09:13:34 PM
Broke down & purchased a 4th bottle.
So I will be bringing 3 Cedar Ridge Products: Iowa Bourbon, Dark Rum, & Unaged Whiskey.
& Bulleit Rye. It takes away some of my spending money, but can't think of what I need or want to buy at the convention.
Brian
Hi Brian
I'm also on a 1910 - 1950 type site, and that's back when Rye Whiskey was popular. Try the Bullet with Vernor's Ginger ale and a couple dashes of Angostura bitters. Good stuff. For sippin' Rye, try the Sazerac, it's spicer.
Later Y'all
Mike
Wichita KS
Rowdy, I'm sure we can find an extra cigar somewhere for ya.
Yall are on your own this evening, I was hoping to make it down today but it looks like I won't be rolling in there until sometime in the morning.
I'm in for lunch now and still got to work this afternoon and we have a scout meeting this evening. Seems like when it rains it pours.
I town, will head over to the Steak House across the street from the Sleep Inn at 5:30. I am at the Country Inn & Suites.
I half suprized all 4 made it, going through St Louis & Illinois, had about a 1/2 dozen bumps so hard it turned my cruise control off.
Brian
Cliff, Rowdy and I will try and make the opening Thursday. Rowdy is working seconds tonight, digging that coal out. He'll be at my house sometimes around 8am and we will head out. See you tomorrow. Tj
Report from meeting, 1st let me apologize for missing the Thursday night gathering, never got any feedback for location of meeting. Friday's & Saturday's meetings went well. The most surprising, 3 attendee's brought Bulleit Rye, my bottle was the first uncorked, saw no reason to open any others. Planning for next year already, will bring Griff's Cowboy Whiskey, & Cedar Ridge unaged.
BTW, I did 1/2 of the Bourbon Trail on Saturday, of 7 Bourbons I sampled, I felt only 1 was better then the Iowa Bourbon I brought for sampling (18 year old Eliajh Craig, Next year maybe someone will wish to accompany me when I complete the Bourbon Trail. I bought 3 bottles on the Bourbon Trail, 2 from Beam's (Knob Creek 9 year & Devils Cut, enjoyed them both. The 3rd, I sampled, but have';t cracked (Eilajh Craig 18 year).
Brian
Dusty
Had a Good time. I wish I had brought the Jim Beam Devils Cut instead of the Elijah Craig . Next year I will furnish the Devils Cut . Oh and I can't forget the Kesslers . ;D ;D ;D
I am glad the meeting(s) went well, and the whiskey went down well, as well! 8)
I was there in spirit ;D ;D
Rowdy,
That Elijah Craig was mighty fine! Had a good time visiting with folks and looking forward to next time!
Rowdy; Didn't know you had brought Elijah Craig to the tasting, however I did get to sample it at Haven Hills. I agree it is an excellent bourbon. I did buy a bottle. I will need to check the local sellers to see if it is available. It all depends on if Iowa imports it. The way Iowa works, is the state buys the alcohol, then sells to the distributors.
Brian
Howdy
If anyone needs a bottle I can pick it up for you . Always glad to accommodate a friend . ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
had some of that store bought stuff guess its ok if'n you don't mind the tax taste.the cholate wine was a surprise still can't believe they made it that color .texas wine was nice.seen a bottle of jamison's irish whiskey there but i could'nt elbow my way in to get at it.a good time was had by all .thank ya'll very much.jefff
Howdy
Are we going to sample at the National Shoot . And YES only after the weapons are cleaned and stored away . What about it Dusty .
With the approval of Pete Ersland, founder and President for Life; we will conviene the National Congress of Old Whiskey Samplers in the dining area of the KVC at the p.c. camping area every afternoon, June 3-9.
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Quote from: Books OToole on March 22, 2012, 07:17:44 PM
With the approval of Pete Ersland, founder and President for Life; we will conviene the National Congress of Old Whiskey Samplers in the dining area of the KVC at the p.c. camping area every afternoon, June 3-9.
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You certainly don't need my approval but I do appreciate your acknowledging that I am the founder. ;) I started it so I could introduce my NCOWS friends to Rye whiskey and to give a short tutorial regarding the history of rye.
Joanie has volunteered to act as bartender if desired. You know how much she likes making Old Fashions ;D
Will Ketchum
Quote from: Books OToole on March 22, 2012, 07:17:44 PM
With the approval of Pete Ersland, founder and President for Life; we will conviene the National Congress of Old Whiskey Samplers in the dining area of the KVC at the p.c. camping area every afternoon, June 3-9.
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Grand Orator
Don't be forgettin' me Jameson, boy-o. And no flies...
Quote from: OklaTom on March 22, 2012, 08:30:16 PM
Don't be forgettin' me Jameson, boy-o. And no flies...
so your one what was hoggin that suff.jefff
Quote from: jefff on March 24, 2012, 12:28:06 PM
so your one what was hoggin that suff.jefff
Aye me bucko. Twas good drinkin' whiskey to be sure...
What was it Wild Bill said, He really liked XX brand other than that it was all good. Tj ;D