Happy Bourbon Heritage Month
If you didn’t know, in 2007, September was named Bourbon Heritage Month by the US Senate. If you’re a frequent reader of this blog every month is probably a celebration of bourbon but it never hurts to make it official. How will you celebrate? Maybe crack open a special bottle from the back of your cabinet? Get your fall bourbon hunt started by searching for Buffalo Trace Antique Collection? Fred Minnick has some great suggestions for a Bourbon Heritage Month checklist.
National Bourbon Heritage Month is an observance in the United States that calls for celebration of bourbon as America’s “Native Spirit”. On August 2, 2007, the US Senate declared September 2007 as “National Bourbon Heritage Month.” The bill, sponsored by Republican Senator Jim Bunning of Kentucky, passed by unanimous consent. The resolution calls for consumers who enjoy bourbon to do so responsibly and in moderation. The bill reinforces the 1964 Act of Congress that declared bourbon “America’s Native Spirit” by celebrating the family heritage, tradition and deep-rooted legacy that the bourbon industry contributes to the United States
5 Bourbons For Bourbon Heritage Month
The guys over at Ezra’s put together 5 bourbons to drink during Bourbon Heritage Month. They’re also offering 5% off to all Bourbonr readers (use code BOURBONR). The comments are from me.
This is probably my favorite available bourbon on the market today. It’s really worth a try if you haven’t already.
Made in Indiana, bottled in West Virginia but this is still a great bourbon and is my go-to pour after MMCS
I’ve been critical of Old Forester releases in the past but I was impressed by this one. If you’re looking for a bottle to celebrate the heritage of Bourbon Heritage Month a distillery/brand dating back to 1870 is a good place to start.
As long as you know the real story behind the Orphan Barrel products you can enjoy these bourbons in peace. Forged Oak is my second favorite in the line up and a pretty good price at $70.
This is the curve ball of the list. Yes, it’s an NDP in a finished cask from Tennessee but give it a try. You may be surprised
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Really like Four Roses single barrel.
Bought a bottle of Soldiers Valley last time I was in Omaha, NE, also very good.
I’ve got my eye on that Old Scout “single barrel”!
I’m a fan of the 10 year, though I don’t know the aging on this single barrel.
Anybody have any info on that?
Evans
I believe 7 year but could be wrong. I’d email them
Love the old Scout products. I have not tried their own release (the 6 year old). What do you think of that?
The Old Forester 1897is excellent, I will definitely pick it up again. My wife just surprised me with a bottle of Willett Family Reserve 13yr…cannot wait to try it!!!
They couldn’t come up with a better list of bourbons than that for Bourbon Heritage month?
It’s a mixture of bourbons that are available and not just everyday stuff. Pretty much every list could be FR small batch, Booker’s and Blantons and I’d never complain. However, that gets boring
I am puzzled by the choice of the Maker’s Mark cask strength. It is worth a taste, but I had it last year and did not find it particularly distinguishable from their standard product. Of course, it has a little more bite, but not necessarily any change of flavor. I was hoping I would get a hint of oak.
I’ve missed any mention of a Weller release, yet the distillery says it’s out – selectively
by regions (?)
Bought a 1.5 liter of 12 yr. old in Naples, so it’s in Fla.
Any other “discoveries”?
I need to find a bottle of Forged Oak to add to my Orphan Barrel collection. I am in Indiana and have not been able to locate a bottle. Any help?
Ezra’s has it!
I just got a bottle of Forged Oak (in KY). Pretty good. It is slightly better than average. A lot of oak, not too harsh. Does have a mellow, dry finish. I like most of my bourbons with a little more vanilla or caramel notes. Does have a toffee nose (IMO). But a good, not great bourbon for the price.