National Congress of Old Whiskey Samplers

jefff · March 02, 2012, 12:11:43 PM

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

Tjackstephens · 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

jefff · March 02, 2012, 02:56:35 PM

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

TJ your one of my brutes,did you really want to say that.jefff

River City John · March 02, 2012, 04:19:51 PM

Indigo to Fezzik-
"You ARE the Brute Squad!"

Books OToole · March 02, 2012, 04:51:32 PM

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?

Books

Tjackstephens · March 02, 2012, 08:05:22 PM

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!!

Dusty Tagalon · 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

Rowdy Fulcher · March 03, 2012, 09:37:00 PM

Dusty
You bringem we drinkem .

And a good time will be had by ALL .

bowiemaker · March 03, 2012, 10:59:47 PM

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!

Texas Lawdog · 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.

Will Ketchum · March 04, 2012, 12:46:15 PM

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

Tjackstephens · March 04, 2012, 01:25:52 PM

Will, The Brute's job would not be to harm, only help for your own good. Tj

Cash Creek · March 04, 2012, 03:37:57 PM

I don't drink so I can be the designated walker to get your guys back to your rooms..

CC

Texas Lawdog · March 04, 2012, 04:39:24 PM

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.

Dusty Tagalon · March 04, 2012, 07:58:54 PM

"Iowa Bourbon? Aint no such a thing!"

Challenge accepted.

Books OToole · March 05, 2012, 02:59:16 PM

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?

Books
(JW, Raytown 391)

Deadeye Dick · March 05, 2012, 07:12:01 PM

Since Iowa is corn country.......

http://cedarridgedistillery.com/

Cliff Fendley · March 05, 2012, 08:43:11 PM

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?

Books
(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.

bowiemaker · March 05, 2012, 10:14:33 PM

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.

Cliff Fendley · March 06, 2012, 07:33:52 AM

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.