@mapletop Actually it is, if a little higher price than I normal pay for a bottle.This was $86 but it will last me a six to eight weeks. Normally Rye Whiskey is not one of my "go-to" whiskeys but this one is exceptional in my opinion.
It's a blend of American and Canadian Rye, finished separately in Martinique Rhum Agricole casks, apricot brandy casks and Madeira barrels. It is smooth and I definitely pick up the apricot/fruit notes on both the nose and the finish. The first time I tried it a couple of weeks ago, I paired it with Chillin' Moose cigar and it was very good. Since it's named Seagrass, I paired it this afternoon with the Nodding-Seaweed which has a caramel/cream finish and they compliment each other well.
My second bowl of the day was C&D Sea Dog paired with a glass of El Mayor Anéjo Tequila. Again, a good pairing.
On another forum someone complained about how fast his whiskey "evaporated" after opening a bottle. So I did the math.
A standard size bottle is 750ml. A standard size bottle in ounces is 25.36 oz. A average shot glass is 1.5 ounces. Therefore you have approximately 17 shots per bottle if you measure the shots consistently. Most people don't. A bartender I know says each "pour" they make is approximately 2 ounces. That means they get 12 pours to a bottle.
I only drink at home and I use a 2 ounce measuring cup for pouring my whiskey or rum. Most time a bottle will last about two weeks if I drink one glass a day.
@PappyJoe; I don't measure it, that is to say beyond 2 fingers at a time. I don't drink the Irish before 6:00 pm. I don't water it down and I don't pour it over ice. If it evaporates, I don't know where I was going with this.
Discovered a small distillery in Kiln, Mississippi (home of Brett Favre for Green Bay fans) that has only been in business since 2015. The sell a Shine (new make), a two-year old bourbon, a Rye and a four-year old Bottled-in-Bond. I bought a bottle of the 4 year old.
@Londy3 The first pour was into one of those fancy Glencairn whisky glasses that all the whiskey snobs claim is the only way to drink whiskey. I tried to do as they do on youtube and smell the whiskey first and then sip it. Good thing I don't hold to first impressions - the nose was just strong alcohol and a hint of vanilla and oak. The first sip was a bit harsh also but that was expected since Cut Above is aged for only four years.
However, since I was smoking a pipe at the time (Nording Seaweed in a Savinelli Ginger's Favorite), I let the glass for probably 15 minutes before I tried it again. Second impression was decidedly better. The alcohol on the nose was as dominant and I could smell more of the traditional bourbon notes. The vanilla was there but so were what I decided was brown sugar. The second taste was also smoother and the flavors came through more. I will say it paired well with the Seagrass I was smoking.
The second drink was in a tall glass of ice and topped with Coke Zero. (Don't judge! It's all I had.) It wasn't bad which led me to think that this is more of a bourbon better off served in mixed drinks.
I'll be drinking some more of it later today and will update you on any changes.
@PappyJoe I got a taste for mint juleps and of course bourbon after I went to the Kentucky Derby for my job. I think I was sent there 5-6-7? times….what can I say, it’s been a few years ago. And…I don’t care if “Early Times” is cheap bourbon, it is ok for my tastes.
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Sharp looking pipe, Brother.
That's a great pour of Guinness!
Actually it is, if a little higher price than I normal pay for a bottle.This was $86 but it will last me a six to eight weeks. Normally Rye Whiskey is not one of my "go-to" whiskeys but this one is exceptional in my opinion.
It's a blend of American and Canadian Rye, finished separately in Martinique Rhum Agricole casks, apricot brandy casks and Madeira barrels. It is smooth and I definitely pick up the apricot/fruit notes on both the nose and the finish. The first time I tried it a couple of weeks ago, I paired it with Chillin' Moose cigar and it was very good. Since it's named Seagrass, I paired it this afternoon with the Nodding-Seaweed which has a caramel/cream finish and they compliment each other well.
My second bowl of the day was C&D Sea Dog paired with a glass of El Mayor Anéjo Tequila. Again, a good pairing.
That's awesome. Looks like a different kind of Guinness you had there. Where did you get it?
Blanton's Single Barrel
Barrel Seagrass Rye
El Mayor Anéjo Tequila
Doorly's 12 Year Old Rum
Salignac Cognac
I haven't bought any gin lately because I usually only drink gin during the summer months.
We started the day off with a morning bourbon old fashioned. Great recipe I will definitely make again!
You're my kinda guy. Cheers 🥃
A standard size bottle is 750ml. A standard size bottle in ounces is 25.36 oz.
A average shot glass is 1.5 ounces.
Therefore you have approximately 17 shots per bottle if you measure the shots consistently. Most people don't. A bartender I know says each "pour" they make is approximately 2 ounces. That means they get 12 pours to a bottle.
I only drink at home and I use a 2 ounce measuring cup for pouring my whiskey or rum. Most time a bottle will last about two weeks if I drink one glass a day.
Oh my, that is the good stuff.
I don't measure it, that is to say beyond 2 fingers at a time. I don't drink the Irish before 6:00 pm. I don't water it down and I don't pour it over ice. If it evaporates, I don't know where I was going with this.
Looks interesting. Let's us know what you think of it.
The first pour was into one of those fancy Glencairn whisky glasses that all the whiskey snobs claim is the only way to drink whiskey. I tried to do as they do on youtube and smell the whiskey first and then sip it. Good thing I don't hold to first impressions - the nose was just strong alcohol and a hint of vanilla and oak. The first sip was a bit harsh also but that was expected since Cut Above is aged for only four years.
However, since I was smoking a pipe at the time (Nording Seaweed in a Savinelli Ginger's Favorite), I let the glass for probably 15 minutes before I tried it again. Second impression was decidedly better. The alcohol on the nose was as dominant and I could smell more of the traditional bourbon notes. The vanilla was there but so were what I decided was brown sugar. The second taste was also smoother and the flavors came through more.
I will say it paired well with the Seagrass I was smoking.
The second drink was in a tall glass of ice and topped with Coke Zero. (Don't judge! It's all I had.) It wasn't bad which led me to think that this is more of a bourbon better off served in mixed drinks.
I'll be drinking some more of it later today and will update you on any changes.
Sweet little pipe.
I got a taste for mint juleps and of course bourbon after I went to the Kentucky Derby for my job. I think I was sent there 5-6-7? times….what can I say, it’s been a few years ago. And…I don’t care if “Early Times” is cheap bourbon, it is ok for my tastes.