I was lucky enough to have a private tour of Stumpy's just as the owner showed up. He spent quite a bit of time happily answering all my whiskey nerd questions. I felt like it's the closest I'll ever come to meeting Daniel in person as I don't see Texas in my near future.
Always nice to see them reviewing the local bourbons of the St Louis area. They've done this one, and Switchgrass, and Wood Hat, and a few other's I believe. Very nice!
Wheat has an odd trade off. It softens the flavors at the expense of richness and depth. Ages past 15 years seem to do the same thing. If someone is used to old scotches, a wheated bourbon could be very similar.
As a (mainly) Scotch drinker: the first bourbon I actually liked was Woodford Reserve and when I met Master Distiller Chris Morris he explained that it had been specifically designed to appeal to the international market...
I've recently gotten a friend of mine who was exclusively a bourbon drinker into scotch with Macallan. I personally think it's a great scotch to start with
I spent $45 on a bottle of Blantons several years ago and it's a decent bourbon at that price point. The current price is absurd and to spend that amount of money on a "decent" bourbon is a huge waste when there are MANY better bottles out there.
I feel that way about almost all of the Weller/Buffalo Trace offerings. At MSRP - they're GREAT. Anything above that is just trying to flex a brand for cool points, and that's a HARD pass for me. I'd rather spend my money on unique Single Barrels, or Cask Strength bottles from various distillers than go out of my way for clout whiskey. I've gotten way more interesting bottles out of the r/bourbon group than anything I've ever had from BT/Weller and I've never had to spend even close to secondary pricing on any of it.
I guess i will have to give ole monroe another try. The bottle i bought a couple years ago was nothing but oak, on nose and taste. Might as well have blended oak chips into a vodka. Maybe it was just a weird batch/barrel
Look, its just whiskey law at this point that if you get a bottle of Blanton's you have to show it off. I've alerted the Whiskey Marshals to this breech.
As far as bourbon for scotch drinkers, I always think of things with complexity of light flavors, like Eagle rare or something else with a more tea vibe, if they are a highland or speyside drinker...and something with umph like a cask strength Jeffersons, Elijah Craig or similar if they are peat drinkers. I always saw the sweetness as the barrier for that transition, so I'm avoiding really caramel/vanilla brands.
Question/idea I don’t have the technical vocabulary to impart this concept properly but hopefully you get the idea. If you use a smaller barrel like a Daniel sized one to age your whiskey, rapidly to impart whatever flavors that gives you. Logically wouldn’t using a gigantic ReX size barrel in the hot climate of Texas. Wouldn’t that Solve the problem of the heat causing barrels to I don’t know over steep I guess. If anybody will understand my question, it would be you Daniel if you would please, rephrase it with the proper terminology, I would appreciate it for my edification.
I got to go to their Distillery last month with my cousin and I was getting a strong corn taste with this, more than other bourbons I’ve had before. Corn was really standing out
I like how the tax story went from, "eliminate a tax, Yea!", to "eliminating the tax is screwing local communities". Interesting how the story changed as we learned more.
a) if you don't show, or at least mention the letter of the horsey, it doesn't matter and b) I have poured bourbon if many brands for Scotch drinkers that dig on Michters as well as Duke. Get yee some Belle Grove 1797 (Sperryville, Va) I am keeping the one I have
I have the solution to storing the bottles that you show on camera without putting them on the floor within the Mooch's reach. Just google image search: dark souls II merchant hag. That is what Daniel needs to do from now on. I'm sure the weight would be balanced out by the medallion.
I was lucky enough to have a private tour of Stumpy's just as the owner showed up. He spent quite a bit of time happily answering all my whiskey nerd questions. I felt like it's the closest I'll ever come to meeting Daniel in person as I don't see Texas in my near future.
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Just got to meet Daniel. Bucket list check. Dude from Iowa. WHISKEY CHEERS 😎
Always nice to see them reviewing the local bourbons of the St Louis area. They've done this one, and Switchgrass, and Wood Hat, and a few other's I believe. Very nice!
The fact that I instantly knew what you meant with the malt comment means the transformation is nearly complete.
I would suggest something Wheat forward and friendly, Markers Mark was my gateway into Bourbon being a Scotch and Irish lover. Cheers 🥃
Wheat has an odd trade off. It softens the flavors at the expense of richness and depth. Ages past 15 years seem to do the same thing. If someone is used to old scotches, a wheated bourbon could be very similar.
I've been to that distillery about 7 years ago, and I toured their distillery while visiting family. Bought two bottles and enjoyed it.
I live about a mile from stumpys. Their tour is excellent.
Hey, another local! I'm from Millstadt.
As a (mainly) Scotch drinker: the first bourbon I actually liked was Woodford Reserve and when I met Master Distiller Chris Morris he explained that it had been specifically designed to appeal to the international market...
Good answer. We should upvote this.
I prefer Scotch, and I know this goes against what they said in the video, but I really like the Woodford Reserve Double Oak.
So weird seeing Rex's floating head and arms in front of the Whiskey bottles😂
My first bourbon that I enjoyed as a scotch drinker was Legent. I bought a bottle. Michters was also good.
My bourbon suggestion for a Scotch drinker would be Basil Hayden, Woodford Reserve.
I've recently gotten a friend of mine who was exclusively a bourbon drinker into scotch with Macallan. I personally think it's a great scotch to start with
Finally got that patron Saint vfx budget approved I see.
Happy Mother's Day this coming Sunday to all those that have earned the title MOM.
Imagine a Malt of Magnificence that's only sold on Mother's Day. It would be the McRib of whiskeys. Frustrating but amazing at the same time.
I live right by them and you should try their three year old cask strength rye. It is really good as well.
Thanks for the video 🥃
I spent $45 on a bottle of Blantons several years ago and it's a decent bourbon at that price point. The current price is absurd and to spend that amount of money on a "decent" bourbon is a huge waste when there are MANY better bottles out there.
that is the EXACT reason so many bourbons are just MEH for the current price point.. they were worth it 15 years ago.. not anymore
I feel that way about almost all of the Weller/Buffalo Trace offerings. At MSRP - they're GREAT. Anything above that is just trying to flex a brand for cool points, and that's a HARD pass for me. I'd rather spend my money on unique Single Barrels, or Cask Strength bottles from various distillers than go out of my way for clout whiskey. I've gotten way more interesting bottles out of the r/bourbon group than anything I've ever had from BT/Weller and I've never had to spend even close to secondary pricing on any of it.
I also had a Frosted Mini Wheats year-ish. Mine was mid-90's.
I guess i will have to give ole monroe another try. The bottle i bought a couple years ago was nothing but oak, on nose and taste. Might as well have blended oak chips into a vodka. Maybe it was just a weird batch/barrel
Look, its just whiskey law at this point that if you get a bottle of Blanton's you have to show it off. I've alerted the Whiskey Marshals to this breech.
As far as bourbon for scotch drinkers, I always think of things with complexity of light flavors, like Eagle rare or something else with a more tea vibe, if they are a highland or speyside drinker...and something with umph like a cask strength Jeffersons, Elijah Craig or similar if they are peat drinkers.
I always saw the sweetness as the barrier for that transition, so I'm avoiding really caramel/vanilla brands.
Have you tried Pinhook?
Another farm to glass is Frey Ranch. Great whiskey and a cool story/history.
Love your videos, Keep it up! -Another "old Monroe"
The thing that puts me off bourbon is how sweet it is. I'm firmly in the Islay / Campbeltown camp.
I wouldn't be surprised if some of those barrel houses burned down, forcing the distilleries to have to relocate.
Happy Friday all
Awesome video
I'm from Columbia, IL. So happy you were able to highlight this wonderful family distiller.
GOOD MORNING YOU MB'S.... 🥃
TGIRWF
Daniel is correct about frosted mini wheats.
gotta keep them safe from the mooch..
Home town heroes making it onto whiskey vault
A good gateway scotch for bourbon drinkers is Glenfiddich 14. It’s also a good scotch for scotch drinkers to get acclimated to to bourbon.
Question/idea
I don’t have the technical vocabulary to impart this concept properly but hopefully you get the idea.
If you use a smaller barrel like a Daniel sized one to age your whiskey, rapidly to impart whatever flavors that gives you.
Logically wouldn’t using a gigantic ReX size barrel in the hot climate of Texas. Wouldn’t that Solve the problem of the heat causing barrels to I don’t know over steep I guess.
If anybody will understand my question, it would be you Daniel if you would please, rephrase it with the proper terminology, I would appreciate it for my edification.
Feeding the algorithm you glorious bastards
I got to go to their Distillery last month with my cousin and I was getting a strong corn taste with this, more than other bourbons I’ve had before. Corn was really standing out
Good to know. The corn note in bourbon is a more important thing to know than most people realize.
Wooo first one to the party
I’m getting notes of creamy cherry, psilocybin mushrooms, aaaaaand marzipan 🥃😵💫
LOLZ @ the shroom ref🤣 I know they grow wild around there...
Seriously?
*immediately moves to Texas*
lol
I switched from single malt scotch to Knob Creek. Found a lot of similarities, without paying the highland prices, lol.
Starward out of Australia is another great wine finished whiskey.
Classic unique bourbon! Thanks guys.
I like how the tax story went from, "eliminate a tax, Yea!", to "eliminating the tax is screwing local communities". Interesting how the story changed as we learned more.
Taxes are not a problem. Misuse of tax money, and allowing those benefiting the most to avoid contributing, are the problems.
Daniel is right the bottle must be protected from the mooch.😅😅
Batch 2161? How in the world did I miss the first 2160 batches???
I believe Rex is entitled to mooch from a half-empty whiskey as a Benevolent stand-in more than being able to open the actual full Benevolent bottle
The Thomas Moore series would be great for scotch to bourbon transition.
Also it's nice to know Rex and Daniel have done shrooms together.
Remember when Daniel wore flannels? Pepperidge Farms remembers
I AGREE WITH THE MOOOOOOOOOOOOCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
All the sweet food references make me jealous as a diabetic.
"Anything that's not nailed down is mine. Anything I can pry loose is not nailed down."
Well. There you go.
Set up a mirror behind Dangerous Dan and Sexy Rexy that reflects on the trash can.
a) if you don't show, or at least mention the letter of the horsey, it doesn't matter and b) I have poured bourbon if many brands for Scotch drinkers that dig on Michters as well as Duke.
Get yee some Belle Grove 1797 (Sperryville, Va) I am keeping the one I have
I think the full bottle should be presented. Anything short of that diminishes the gift.
7:53 Me too please. lol
Siding with Rex xD
OMG WHAT LETTER DID YOU GET? snicker
I think, if the mooch claims floor dibs, its unfair, NAY it is UNCONSTITUTIONAL to deny the mooch the occasional good ground score.
Must protect from the Mooch. Lol
Someone needs to sell a whiskey with a hint of Bailey’s, called “Old Greg” 😂
.... So what you're saying is "floor Rex dibs'"basically means Rex is a bottom feeder/catfish.
Peyote buttons...😵💫🤯
If anyone is making it their to visit, it’s about five miles from my house!
All whiskey should be protected from Rex at all cost
We need a garbage can cam
Could you please 🙏 put a camera on that trash can?
At the end from Rex I was expecting "if you steal, may you steal your communities tax money"
Blanton's? You are gaga over Blanton's? 😂 Ok ......
Please protect all donations from the wannabe mooch.
Watch something else then
I have the solution to storing the bottles that you show on camera without putting them on the floor within the Mooch's reach. Just google image search: dark souls II merchant hag. That is what Daniel needs to do from now on. I'm sure the weight would be balanced out by the medallion.