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Maker's 46 finally hits town.

Posted on 12/18/2014 8:48:52 AM PST by jstaff

Maker's 46 bourbon, from the Maker's Mark people, finally hit the local market. Not earth shaking news, I know, but if anyone is a fan of good bourbon this has to be on the list. It's 94 proof but sips like half that, neat, and at room temperature. And, no, I don't have any financial interest, just wanted to share some good news with my buds.


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To: Cletus.D.Yokel

Woodford is fine but my liquor shelf is equal opportunity. I have that and some Eagle Rare, some Bulleit bourbon and the Rye, and a few others just to keep things rounded out.

Thanks for the ping.

L


21 posted on 12/18/2014 9:37:38 AM PST by Lurker (Violence is rarely the answer. But when it is it is the only answer.)
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To: Cletus.D.Yokel

Think I’ll pass on the dictaters.


22 posted on 12/18/2014 9:38:58 AM PST by cripplecreek (You can't half ass conservatism.)
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To: Lurker

Since you referenced it, Bulleit tastes like the brewer added cane-sugar syrup to the final product.

Sorry, man...it is equivalent to Coke v. Pepsi, too sweet by a half.

I don’t purchase rye but the family has given me rye in the past. I use it for blending.


23 posted on 12/18/2014 9:41:50 AM PST by Cletus.D.Yokel (Catastrophic Anthropogenic Climate Alterations: The acronym explains the science.)
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To: jstaff

PFL...


24 posted on 12/18/2014 9:41:58 AM PST by PoloSec ( Believe the Gospel: how that Christ died for our sins, was buried and rose again)
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To: cripplecreek

Tater-chips? Not much different on the blood-pressure, brother.

Take an LD-aspirin every 8 hours. Thins the blood but...HYDRATE, HYDRATE, HYDRATE. You can’t drink enough water during the day; reduces BP, cholesterol and moderates your A1C values.


25 posted on 12/18/2014 9:46:12 AM PST by Cletus.D.Yokel (Catastrophic Anthropogenic Climate Alterations: The acronym explains the science.)
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To: Cletus.D.Yokel
The problem is that bourbon's have become too popular. Demand is so high that they have jacked up the prices on all of them. A .75 liter of Knob Creek is $33 on sale now at the New Hampshire state liquors stores.
26 posted on 12/18/2014 9:53:07 AM PST by woodbutcher1963
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To: Cletus.D.Yokel
Where available, I always recommend Pogue, single-batch. Other than that, Woodford Reserve.

I’m getting quite picky in my old age.

I'm even pickier...Jim Beam in a plastic bottle.

27 posted on 12/18/2014 10:02:22 AM PST by AlaskaErik (I served and protected my country for 31 years. Progressives spent that time trying to destroy it.)
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To: Cletus.D.Yokel

To each their own my good man. I find their Rye makes an excellent Perfect Manhattan.

Best,

L


28 posted on 12/18/2014 10:13:19 AM PST by Lurker (Violence is rarely the answer. But when it is it is the only answer.)
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To: southernindymom

Likely not new to most of the world, but I live in NC. We have the state control thing going on here with distilled spirits, sometimes you have to beg the local ABC store to order something new. Or they tell you they will order it if you buy an entire case.


29 posted on 12/18/2014 10:15:43 AM PST by jstaff
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To: Cletus.D.Yokel

Thank you.


30 posted on 12/18/2014 10:16:59 AM PST by jstaff
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To: wrench

“If you have ever watched a loved one go through alcohol withdrawal, you would never touch another drop.”

Many people enjoy it occasionally, and have no alcoholic risks. The abuse of a few does not discourage me from an evening on the porch with a couple of whiskeys. Takes the edge off a cold boring Saturday and is a good thing. And I don’t think its a disease either. No more than too much pizza and linguini is a disease.


31 posted on 12/18/2014 10:18:19 AM PST by DesertRhino (I was standing with a rifle, waiting for soviet paratroopers, but communists just ran for office.)
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To: jstaff

Here in Sofia, Bulgaria, Russian vodka Stolichnaya is on sale for $5.75 USD. We are not complaining.


32 posted on 12/18/2014 10:42:56 AM PST by not2be4gotten.com
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To: jstaff

Blantons


33 posted on 12/18/2014 10:50:52 AM PST by wordsofearnest (Proper aim of giving is to put the recipient in a state where he no longer needs it. C.S. Lewis)
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To: jstaff

I’ve had it, including a nip at the Makers Distillery.

In the event you don’t know they story, Makers 46 is made from the exact same recipe as regular Makers. The difference in Makers 46 is the insertion of barrel stays from a port wine barrel into the Makers barrel during aging. It changes the color a touch and mellows the flavor as you noted as compared to regular Makers.


34 posted on 12/18/2014 10:58:59 AM PST by IamConservative (If fighting fire with fire is a good idea, why do the pros use water?)
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To: Cletus.D.Yokel; Big Giant Head

There’s a bourbon list?!

Please add me! My favorite sipper is Woodford.


35 posted on 12/18/2014 10:59:04 AM PST by Marie Antoinette (:)
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To: IamConservative

As an aside, while on my trip through Bourbon Country last Spring, I got to talk to the Master Distiller at Wild Turkey. He “instructed” me to always add just a few drops of water to your glass when sipping Wild Turkey. Among a lengthy scientific explanation he said in layman terms it helps the bourbon release it’s true flavor. I tried it and found it did release more flavor. Your mileage may vary.

He also told me on Kentucky Derby Day, his family make frozen Mint Juleps. Partially melt a gallon of mint chocolate chip ice cream and stir in a fifth of Wild Turkey American Honey and refreeze it. Definitely not my kind of thing, I am lactose intolerant and this would make me fart like a Derby Horse, but thought I would share.


36 posted on 12/18/2014 11:10:52 AM PST by IamConservative (If fighting fire with fire is a good idea, why do the pros use water?)
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To: Cletus.D.Yokel

Please add me to the Bourbon ping list!

Here is a link I found recently that has a list of where every American Whiskey is distilled. There aren’t near as many distillers as there are brands. There is a distiller in Lawrenceburg, IN that distills for over 30 brands.

http://recenteats.blogspot.com/p/the-complete-list-of-american-whiskey.html


37 posted on 12/18/2014 11:16:06 AM PST by IamConservative (If fighting fire with fire is a good idea, why do the pros use water?)
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To: jstaff

It’s delish and I don’t care for regular Makers Mark.


38 posted on 12/18/2014 11:20:04 AM PST by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously-you won't live through it anyway-Enjoy Yourself ala Louis Prima)
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To: IamConservative

Yes, you want just a little bit of water, but not enough to dilute the proof.

Also, get a set of freezing drink rocks to cool the bourbon without adding melted water to it.

46 is nice, I have a bottle in my collection of over 30 different bourbons, but my two current favs are Angels Envy and Hirsch. I’m slowly drinking down my Pappy and Rip, pretty much by the thimble-full.


39 posted on 12/18/2014 11:22:02 AM PST by tanknetter
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To: IamConservative

I visited MM in KY couple years ago.
Beautiful campus.
They serve the regular and “white lightning” at their bar, samples free.


40 posted on 12/18/2014 11:22:22 AM PST by nascarnation (Impeach, Convict, Deport)
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