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Artisan Bourbon Brands and Single Malt Scotches
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Tuesday, December 5, 2006 |
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Speakers:
Bernie Lubbers Jim Beam Small Batch Bourbon Ambassador
Simon Brooking, Single Malt Scotch Ambassador
8 Bourbons and 3 Single Malt Scotch Whiskys were selected for the tasting. The Dalmore Cigar Malt was liked by all. Makers Mark was the favorite of Flight II. Bookers was the favorite of Flight III. Laphroaig Quarter Cask was the favorite of the Finale.
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| Flight I: Aperitif |
Votes |
Full Retail Price $ |
The Dalmore Cigar Malt Single Malt Scotch
Matured in Higher Percentage of Oloroso Sherry Casks. Delicate, coffee, coconut, spice.
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6 |
$34.99 |
| Flight II |
Votes |
Full Retail Price $ |
Jim Beam 4 year old
#1 Bourbon in the world. Bottled at 80 Proof. Light and Mixable with citrus notes. Must be 51% corn. Aged in new charred oak barrels.Nothing can be added to the bourbon but water.
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1 |
$19.00 |
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Jim Beam Black Bourbon
Aged 8 years. Bottled at 86 Proof. Full bodied, toasted nuts and citrus. |
1 |
$21.50 |
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Jim Beam Rye
Aged 4 years. At least 51% Rye. Bottled at 80 Proof. Spicy, pepper. |
5 |
$20.00 |
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Makers Mark
Aged to taste. Bottled at 90 Proof. Soft red winter wheat. No rye. #1 Super Premium Bourbon in the world. Quick finish. Sweet. The favorite of this flight.
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19 |
$23.00 |
| Flight III |
Votes |
Full Retail Price $ |
Basil Hayden's
Aged 8 years. Bottled at 80 Proof. Greater Percentage of Rye in Mash Bill. Quick finish. Light-bodied. Delicate. Spice, pepperment. |
4 |
$30.00 |
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Knob Creek
Bottled at 100 Proof. #1 Ultra-Premium Boubon in the world. Maple sugar aroma. Full bodied, vanilla. |
6 |
$30.00 |
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Bakers
Aged 7 years. Bottled at 107 Proof. Longest finish of small batch collection. Peppery, sweet oak,vanilla, medium bodied. |
8 |
$40.00 |
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Bookers
Aged 6-8 years. Started the Small Batch Bourbon Category in 1988. Uncut, Unfiltered, straight from the barrel. "Center Cut" of the rack house. Honey, orange zest, intense aroma. Medium color, mocha, coffee. The favorite of this flight.
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10 |
$55.00 |
| Flight IV: Finale |
Votes |
Full Retail Price $ |
Dalmore 21 year old Single Malt Scotch
Heather, honey, mostly bourbon barrels. Caramel, vanilla. |
5 |
$90.00 |
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Laphroaig Quarter Cask
Known as the "King of Smoke". Islay malt. Uses local Peat and Makers Mark barrels. The favorite of this flight.
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15 |
$30.00 |
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