Hats and Drinks - A Match Made in Heaven

[Hurricane Jack]

My Dunlap Supreme Quality 4X & a few Modelo Especiale Icebergs, sort of the opposite of a Cerveza-Rita.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Celebrating Cinco under a Ritch Rand Tom Horn, starting with a few imports. Once home it was time to open this bottle of Tequila Ocho Reposado bourbon aged in Widow Jane casks.

 

[Bamaboots]

Tequila Ocho Reposado bourbon aged in Widow Jane casks.

Look forward to the review.

 

[Snowman]

Stetson #1 with the Mad Hatter. This is a chocolate raspberry Porter that my friend brewed for me and named for me. He always likes my hats when I visit the taproom so he asked me what kind of beer I would like. I am quite pleased with the results.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Look forward to the review.

Thanks BB. Since this Widow Jane version of their Reposado was only distributed in 7 states I’ll be sipping this bottle sparingly like an expensive Scotch. I was lucky to get this one & doubt I can find another bottle for back stock. Aged 8 months it has a slight color to it more noticeable in the bottle than in the glass. It is so smooth @ 91 proof & not a disappointment.

On the nose I get the sweet smell of clay oven cooked agave that I like so much, & the normal aroma of fresh ground black pepper. A little Oak & bourbon whiskey/alcohol. Citrus. Subtle smells of baking spices & a bit of vanilla.

Holding that first sip the citrus identifies itself as spearmint & pineapple, the baking spices as cinnamon & nutmeg. In addition to the vanilla there is a slight mixture of caramel & butterscotch. In addition to the agave & pepper I get that mineral earth/wet dirt taste underneath it all.

In the final I get a lingering buttery aftertaste with a bit of salt.

To me this really stands out among others Reposados & makes me wonder what it could be if it were aged into the Anejo or XA range. Might be interesting to try a bottle of Widow Jane Bourbon too.

 

[Bamaboots]

Thanks BB. Since this Widow Jane version of their Reposado was only distributed in 7 states I’ll be sipping this bottle sparingly like an expensive Scotch. I was lucky to get this one & doubt I can find another bottle for back stock. Aged 8 months it has a slight color to it more noticeable in the bottle than in the glass. It is so smooth @ 91 proof & not a disappointment.

On the nose I get the sweet smell of clay oven cooked agave that I like so much, & the normal aroma of fresh ground black pepper. A little Oak & bourbon whiskey/alcohol. Citrus. Subtle smells of baking spices & a bit of vanilla.

Holding that first sip the citrus identifies itself as spearmint & pineapple, the baking spices as cinnamon & nutmeg. In addition to the vanilla there is a slight mixture of caramel & butterscotch. In addition to the agave & pepper I get that mineral earth/wet dirt taste underneath it all.

In the final I get a lingering buttery aftertaste with a bit of salt.

To me this really stands out among others Reposados & makes me wonder what it could be if it were aged into the Anejo or XA range. Might be interesting to try a bottle of Widow Jane Bourbon too.

Thanks for that. I did notice in your pic that it appeared lighter in the glass than I expected it to but not real unusual for a repo. I like your idea of aging into an Anejo to see what that might bring.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Thanks for that. I did notice in your pic that it appeared lighter in the glass than I expected it to but not real unusual for a repo. I like your idea of aging into an Anejo to see what that might bring.

And I just looked to find Widow Jane Bourbon locally.

 

[The Shoe]

Back home after a couple of days at a wine festival in Osaka and we cracked open one of our purchases.

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Gilled fedora and a warm weather beer this past weekend.

An out of focus pic that matched my energy last night. A Omni Lager was my beer choice.

Cheers, Eric -

 

[chivaceae]

After going over a few of the most recent pages in this thread, I have to say I admire the bravery of taking pictures of some fine hats next to beverages contained in glasses with fairly narrow bases and/or high center of gravity. If I were to do that I'll invariable have an accident and spill them onto my hat.
Thank y'all for sharing both your hats and preferred drinks - I am learning quite a bit.
Cheers!
Raul

 

[Just Daniel]

Stetson early 30s Excellent "The Avenue" in deep blue with a Chilcano and ceviche of conchas negras (black brackish water mussels).

 

[Hurricane Jack]

After going over a few of the most recent pages in this thread, I have to say I admire the bravery of taking pictures of some fine hats next to beverages contained in glasses with fairly narrow bases and/or high center of gravity. If I were to do that I'll invariable have an accident and spill them onto my hat.
Thank y'all for sharing both your hats and preferred drinks - I am learning quite a bit.
Cheers!
Raul

With Whisky & Spirits the proper glass makes a lot of difference in what you will get out of your drink. World Whisky Day comes up on Sat, May 20th. Give it a try.

 

[StoryPNW]

On my recent road trip we stopped at Snake River Brewing in Jackson, WY. The beer was really good and the scenery was great. Wearing my Akubra BP.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

A few Burning Barn Irish Red Ales with Elijah Craig Bourbon doubles chilled neat, under a Stetson OR in 3X.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Boulevard Brewing’s Irish Red Ale keg blowout @ $1.00/pint, under a Stetson OR 3X.

 

[Blare]

Boulevard Brewing’s Irish Red Ale keg blowout @ $1.00/pint, under a Stetson OR 3X.

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Great combo…. Especially at a dollar a pint!!!!!!

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Great combo…. Especially at a dollar a pint!!!!!!

They only have so many tap lines. They have to make room for the summer Smoothies. There’s a special prize if your draw is the one that blows out the keg. Should happen tonight or maybe tomorrow. I’m going back in a bit.

 

[Blare]

They only have so many tap lines. They have to make room for the summer Smoothies. There’s a special prize if your draw is the one that blows out the keg. Should happen tonight or maybe tomorrow. I’m going back in a bit. View attachment 517170

Almost like a slot machine…. Except it keeps paying on every pull

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Almost like a slot machine…. Except it keeps paying on every pull

Like betting on how long the singer will hold a note on the Star Spangled Banner at the Super Bowl.