by vcarida | Jan 19, 2018 | News
I had the pleasure to sit with Jacob Call, Master Distiller of OZ Tyler Distillery, to have a behind the scenes tasting of some of the bourbon and rye being made at this legendary distillery. The whiskey has not been released to the public and ranged from their...
by vcarida | Jan 18, 2018 | News, Uncategorized
Hello Everyone: J’s is offering discounted pricing to our members on the bourbons we featured at last night meeting. The discounts are as follows: Bourbon Regular Price OBS Discount Elijah Craig $30.99 $25.54 Knob Creek $33.99 $25.09 Henry McKenna BIB $31.99...
by vcarida | Jan 18, 2018 | News
Hello Everyone: I will be moving the February meeting to the 3rd Wednesday of the month (February 21st) as the 2nd Wednesday falls on Valentine’s day. The meeting will be at OZ Tyler Distillery at 7:00. We will have dinner catered by the Miller House at 6:00 for...
by vcarida | Jan 18, 2018 | Buffalo Trace
John J. Bowman Single Barrel Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey 100 Proof Nose: Banana and crème brulee dominate the nose. After about 10 minutes hints of caramel round out the experience. This nose really doesn’t evolve with oxidation but it is very enjoyable...
by vcarida | Jan 18, 2018 | Jim Beam
Bakers Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 7 Years Old, 107 proof Nose: Vanilla, Black Cherry, caramel and ripe pear. After about 10 minutes (with a dash of water added) a maple syrup component rises into the mix. Taste: Pear, brown sugar, hazelnuts and slight hints of...