ModernThirst samples an epic bottling of George T. Stagg from Buffalo Trace.
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Bill
Bill is the Co-Founder, Editor-in Chief, and official Bourbon-o-Phile for ModernThirst.com, and Founder and Chief Blending Officer for Four Gate Whiskey Company. He is a native of Louisville, KY in the heart of Bourbon Country. He attended the University of Kentucky in the mid to late 1990s. He has also been published on Liquor.com. He has conducted various bourbon and whiskey tastings in cities across the country, and consulted for multiple national labels. He is married with two daughters, and lives in east Louisville. You can follow him on Facebook and Twitter @BillStraub and email him at [email protected].
Here’s a tasty use for bourbon! Courtesy of Katty’s kitchen Marshmallow treats, it’s time to grow up and meet your Maker(’s Mark)–with bourbon and a touch of cinnamon. I read online about making Rice Whisky Treats and couldn’t resist giving this idea a try. I adjusted the original marshmallow treats recipe to add an extra 1/2 cup of Krispies to compensate for the additional liquid. And is this not the cutest nip anywhere, ever?! Cheers and let’s get on it! These are perfect fall snickity-snacks! Click here for the full recipe.
[amazon_link asins=’B00H143UXW,B06Y1VGMH2′ template=’MT-product-carousel’ store=’modernthirstc-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’89cd9de4-ff80-11e7-ad0b-b3d612b3a656′] This review was originally posted as part of the Wheated Bourbon Throw Down. What it is: W.L. Weller is produced in Frankfort, KY at the massive Buffalo Trace Distillery. In years past, it was owned by the Van Winkle family and produced at the famed Stitzel-Weller distillery. Today, it shares the mash bill of the Pappy offerings, though the aging locations, times, and barrel choices differ. Though age statements have been removed from the label, W.L. Weller is likely a 4-7 year old bourbon bottled at 90 proof. My bottle was a barrel-select program from…
This review was originally posted as part of the Wheated Bourbon Throw-Down. [amazon_link asins=’B00H143UXW,B016YPDI3A’ template=’ProductCarousel’ store=’modernthirstc-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’5fd76d64-8352-11e7-b4ba-4ba8c9ca927a’] What it is: Larceny is a small batch wheated bourbon from the Bernheim Distillery in Louisville as part of the Heaven Hill family of spirits. The name derives from stories of John E. Fitzgerald (of Old Fitzgerald family fame) habit of using his personal keys to the bourbon warehouses to ‘liberate’ barrels of his favorite bourbon to give to family and friends. There have been numerous reports that Heaven Hill intends to replace the Old Fitzgerald line with larceny, but they are…
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Have you ever had a bourbon that just takes one big flavor and smacks you over the head with it? That’s Old Fitz 12 year. And it’s not necessarily a bad thing.
[amazon_link asins=’B00H143UXW,B016YPDI3A’ template=’ProductCarousel’ store=’modernthirstc-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’5fd76d64-8352-11e7-b4ba-4ba8c9ca927a’] Stats: Age: 6 years, 9 Months ABV: 63.5% (127 proof) Batch: C00-A-20. Distilled/Bottled by: Jim Beam Brands, Clermont, KY Availability: Available What it is: Booker’s is the strongest offering from the extremely popular Jim Beam Small Batch Collection. Introduced in 1992, it is a barrel-strength bourbon that is aged 6-8 years and goes into the bottle at around 63% alcohol, which rounds out to 125 proof. The folks at Beam say it can range anywhere from 121 to 127 proof, depending on the barrel. Our bottle is 63.5% alcohol, or 127 proof. It was aged…
So despite my penchant for bourbon, I rarely make it to my local liquor store without checking the craft beer aisle as well. My latest stop happened to have me in the store as they were stocking a couple of different offering from Three Floyds, including the company’s flagship beer, Alpha King. A quick check with resident Modern Thirst biermeister, Matt, and I knew I had to pick up a six pack. According to the brewer, Alpha King is an American Pale Ale (APA) made from Cenntennial, Cascade, and Warrior hops. It has bold citrus flavors and aromas. Alpha King…
We were doing some housekeeping at the Modern Thirst compound this afternoon, and the perfect opportunity for a nice family shot presented itself. Make anyone else thirsty?