Where I struggle is with my citrus taxonomy. I wouldn't know the difference in taste from a kumquat to a pomelo like the experts do.
When it comes to whiskey, all mash bills must contain at least 51% corn to be considered a bourbon. When the mash bill contains at least 80% corn, it is considered corn whiskey. I'm with you and have a hard time picking out the different flavors that are described in a lot of the reviews out there. I drink whiskey because I like whiskey, not because I can taste a bit of hazelnut mixed with a banana and pine chips. I can however differentiate between a rye bourbon vs a wheated bourbon. The ryes (not to be confused with straight rye) tend to be a bit spicier than the wheaters, which tend to be a bit sweeter. I've always enjoyed sipping on a high rye bourbon, but have recently been growing more accustomed to the wheaters.Love that VS! Irish Red Ale sounds like a perfect early spring beer.
This late evening I have been out sipping Four Roses Single Barrel bourbon. Sightly sweet, woody with a heavy mouth feel is what I taste. I have read reviews were the "experts" are able to discern all kinds of flavors that I had yet to experience. After experiencing a variety of Irish and Japanese Whiskeys these past months I believe I can taste the mash bill containing corn. I will have to pick up another bourbon with a more similar mash bill to compare and see if I really can pick the corn bourbon out.
I do like this bourbon. Admittedly I find I sample a very small dram of bourbon or whiskey. A little sipped goes a long way, for me.
Best this late evening, Eric -
I like High West & Tin Cup, & I rank them in that order. But I don't buy either one very often as I think there are better whiskies at their price point. Same thing with Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey. I like it a lot but it's got some stiff competition for my $ at it's price point. So I only buy it when I haven't had it in a while.
A beautiful VS at that. What a nice color and finish.
Thanks for the compliment! The color is Blue Smoke but it's washed out a bit in those pics due to overhead bar lights. It's a Playboy clone I had Art make for me in 2017, from the Century Line of 100% beaver. It has his signed liner in red & a perforated sweat inside. 2-1/2" brim with the Playboy circle trim stitch; 3/4" tone on tone ribbon.
I love it. Thanks for the details and excellent pictures.
ENJOY THAT MONTE
Pictures like this make me a little concerned for you. The saying is “never drink alone” but I am not sure about drinking alone, in the woods, at night.... that’s like next level.Love that VS! Irish Red Ale sounds like a perfect early spring beer.
This late evening I have been out sipping Four Roses Single Barrel bourbon. Sightly sweet, woody with a heavy mouth feel is what I taste. I have read reviews were the "experts" are able to discern all kinds of flavors that I had yet to experience. After experiencing a variety of Irish and Japanese Whiskeys these past months I believe I can taste the mash bill containing corn. I will have to pick up another bourbon with a more similar mash bill to compare and see if I really can pick the corn bourbon out.
I do like this bourbon. Admittedly I find I sample a very small dram of bourbon or whiskey. A little sipped goes a long way, for me.
Best this late evening, Eric -
I've only had one bottle of High West which I bought on a trip to Arizona last summer. It hasn't been available at my local liquor store until recently. I enjoyed it, but like you would rather go in another direction at the price point. I usually don't buy fifths because they don't tend to last too long in my cupboard. My ol' reliable is a liter of Bulleit for $30.
I think of having good whiskies as having a consumable collection. Collecting it is a hobby like anything else. Problem is, especially when it's a whiskey not readily available, that I go thru it too fast.
John Lofgren Monkey Boots Shinki Horsebuttt - $1,136 The classic monkey boot silhouette in an incredibly rich Shinki russet horse leather. 
Grant Stone Diesel Boot Dark Olive Chromexcel - $395 Goodyear welted, Horween Chromexcel, classic good looks. 
Schott 568 Vandals Jacket - $1,250 The classic Perfecto motorcycle jacket, in a very special limited-edition Schott double rider style. 
