BOURBON TASTE TEST

BOURBON TASTE TEST

Ahh Bourbon! My new friend. Bourbon is America's contribution to the world of whiskey. It is a barrel-aged spirit made primarily of corn, which makes it one of the sweetest kinds of whiskeys and therefore the most "sippable". By law, in order for something to be called Bourbon, it has to be produced in the USA, can't include any additives except water, and has to have been aged for a minimum of two years. In 1964, Congress declared it America's Native Spirit. 

Someday, I'd like to travel the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Until then, I'll have be satisfied with a BOURBON TASTE TEST. Sometime, when you are bored, not driving, and at the home of a Bourbon lover, I suggest you try it yourself. Line up all the bourbons with a full shot glass in the front and take turns sipping delicately, swirling the bourbon in your mouth a little, just to be sure you have taken in the full flavor. We lined up seven bourbons in order of alcohol proof. The bourbons ranged from 80 proof Red Stag to 114 proof Old Grand Dad. The crowd favorite was the Fighting Cock, a sweet bourbon. At 103 proof, it's a bourbon with a hint of vanilla that can be sipped all night. It's not available everywhere, so if you find it, pick one up. It costs about $23 a liter.  

And remember, if you're bored, break out the Bourbon!

Drink Up^

Cocktail Connie