This week we discussed:
- Minneapolis bottle shop charging $40 for Surly Darkness? (6:00)
- How to taste/review bourbon (12:55)
We reviewed:
- Old Granddad Bonded [bourbon] (16:30)
- Buffalo Trace [bourbon] (28:15)
Episode notes:
- We got a little sloppy drunk here. In fact, when we finished recording we stretched out some cots on the floor of the brewery and simply fell asleep. This was on a Tuesday.
Notes on bourbon tasting:
- As a general rule, a darker color usually indicates greater depth/complexity.
- Smell is super important, breathing should be done through the nose and mouth.
- Allow a small amount to coat the tongue, starting at the tip.
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Old Granddad Bonded
Review
- Appearance: Light amber on the outside, darker and richer in the middle, very translucent.
- Smell: A woody aroma just under the fire of alcohol, and a faint but definite smell of grain, with just a hint of sap.
- Taste: A lightly sweet taste, almost a raisin-y sweetness that might more commonly be associated with sherry. A certain caramel comes out as it evaporates from the tongue.
Score (out of 5)
Devon: 3.0
Brian: 1.0
Buffalo Trace
Review
- Appearance: A more golden color of amber, with a ruby heart, not totally see-through.
- Smell: Apple and cherry on the nose blended with the heat. A hint of toffee sweetness lingers.
- Taste: Honey right away, burn in the middle, cherry on the finish, a slight fruitiness and a definite oak-wood taste throughout.
Score (out of 5)
Devon: 4.0
Brian: 2.0