Bourbon, Scotch, Irish Whiskey and Such

[Dave from Dayton]

Recently read a review of Coppercraft Bourbon 9 year.   Just got back from a short vacay at Pokagon State Park north of Angola IN where the better half and I hit 6 on James, and their immense selection of bourbons and whiskeys. Talked to the owner and got three choices of Coppercraft in front of me. One rye, two small-batch bourbons with no age called out. Sipped for an hour on one shot of 48.5% small-batch bourbon from Coppercraft. It was a black label that said small batch and straight bourbon whiskey. The second label that I did not try was a light off-white label with 50% which said blend of straight bourbons. On the nose it had at first what I thought was cinnamon and spices. But after a while, my wife reminded me of a spiced rum from Toppers of St. Martin. It definitely had vanilla, almonds and what may be a fruit or mint.  Really was a hot taste at first. Refrained from ice or branch. The aromas were great and lingered for an hour in the Glen-Cairn glass. The taste of this sipping small batch bourbon was smooth, some vanilla, almond, and carmelcorn with hardly any oak.  What is really special is that all of the above referenced whiskies are priced under $40 for 0.75 L.  Really, really special. I got my shot for $13.  Check this review: https://www.bourbonguy.com/blog/2025/7/23/coppercraft-9-year-old-straight-bourbon

[mamasa]

My daughter had to travel to the Mayo Clinic a little while back and brought me an airplane bottle of Bubba's Secret Stills Burnt Sugar Whiskey. It's definitely not a high end ($18 for 705 ml, 70 proof), but for a "novelty" (for lack of a better term), it's really a fun whiskey!! It has kind of a graham cracker/butterscotch/caramelized sugar flavor.

 

[Stuhoo]

24 minutes ago, mamasa said:

My daughter had to travel to the Mayo Clinic a little while back and brought me an airplane bottle of Bubba's Secret Stills Burnt Sugar Whiskey. It's definitely not a high end ($18 for 705 ml, 70 proof), but for a "novelty" (for lack of a better term), it's really a fun whiskey!! It has kind of a graham cracker/butterscotch/caramelized sugar flavor.

 

70 proof?!!?

Means u get to drink twice as much and still only count it as one drink!

[Demo]

55 minutes ago, mamasa said:

My daughter had to travel to the Mayo Clinic a little while back and brought me an airplane bottle of Bubba's Secret Stills Burnt Sugar Whiskey. It's definitely not a high end ($18 for 705 ml, 70 proof), but for a "novelty" (for lack of a better term), it's really a fun whiskey!! It has kind of a graham cracker/butterscotch/caramelized sugar flavor.

 

Oh Dude, a “graham cracker/butterscotch/carmelized sugar flavor” would be such a problem. I don’t need to develop debilitating alcoholism in my 60’s and that would probably do it.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

 

eo

[mamasa]

27 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

 

eo

As a point to note, this song is not easy to sing at karaoke after consuming said beverages lol. My wife won't let me live that embarrassing moment after 20 years!!

[GloryDays]

3 hours ago, mamasa said:

My daughter had to travel to the Mayo Clinic a little while back and brought me an airplane bottle of Bubba's Secret Stills Burnt Sugar Whiskey. It's definitely not a high end ($18 for 705 ml, 70 proof), but for a "novelty" (for lack of a better term), it's really a fun whiskey!! It has kind of a graham cracker/butterscotch/caramelized sugar flavor.

 

My blood sugar rose just seeing the bottle.

[Dhop]

Rolling into the weekend with a little GlenAllachie! Go Hoosiers!

[Dhop]

On 2/13/2025 at 7:52 PM, Hovadipo said:

Where do we stand on a splash of cola, regardless of the quality of the bourbon? I’m not huge on bourbon straight/cut with water. Not a full on mixer, but a splash. 

(I’m still gonna drink it my way regardless of what you damn dirty gatekeepers say)

Little late to this lightly tread upon thread…..but hey,  you do you, if you want ice in your cabernet go for it.