??The Yearly Boss, Labels Mean Something??, Automation in Newport?? & Go Science!????
The Boss Hog annual expression is one of the best yearly releases I've experienced. I love rye and my first impression of the 'not so bourbon-ish' dram was dubious.
But then I had a bottle - this particular year involved aged and finished in some way or connection with the Philippines. I wish I had saved the empty - alas, all that remains are memories. But is wasn't just good, the Boss opened my palate to more possibilities.
This year, India and a great story of thandai - give it a read. Probably the closest we may ever come to tasting.
As seasoned whiskey travelers and amateur taste-ologists, we know that bottling and labels can sometimes over embellish - Old Forrester still uses twist of caps and Wild Turkey 101 label art remains simple and selling like crazy.
But there is a good reason to read the small print and cut through the marketicture - dates, years, location, etc. can tell a great deal - sometimes the lack information is very revealing. Lear more about labels by reading and look cool at the next party.
Speaking of my personal favorites, New Riff is right up there - especially the single barrel lines. If you see it, try it. It's in the water.
For me, there's more to like from the newbies - automation. Not necessarily robots dumping barrels, more along the lines of paperwork, logistics and the everyday tasks of running the business. Mundane, yet integral. Technology and Bourbon - the inevitable blend.
Finally, a bit more about science - the science of proof and aging and oak. As you know, "bourbon must be distilled to no more than 160 proof (80% alcohol by volume) and enter the barrel at no more than 125 proof. It is then bottled at a minimum of 80 proof (40% alcohol by volume", from Gregarious Bourbon) . What, precisely, does this mean and how does it impact taste? Inquiring minds, like yours and mine, want to know. ??
The below article about proof and oak is a good weekend read. You'll learn cool stuff.
Labels, automation, Hogs, and Science! The bourbon world is so cool.??
Have a good weekend, pop a cork and enjoy with others.
Cheers!
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