tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post4506541682081340721..comments2024-03-09T00:31:10.190-05:00Comments on Seen Through a Glass: Whiskey Wednesday #1Lew Brysonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04084380741402026573noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-51792907026593837312016-08-22T10:55:38.134-04:002016-08-22T10:55:38.134-04:00I'd not had the 6 year or vatted S&L menti...I'd not had the 6 year or vatted S&L mentioned above but the 84 proof has been available here in CO for a few years. The 100 proof just came around, so it's a new release and probably why you just received it. The 84 proof has been a guilty pleasure of mine for a while now. It is sweet, but balanced, and tends to go over great with groups, including women and folks who don't normally go to whiskey. I have the 100 proof in my hand now and look forward to giving it a go. I've never seen info regarding where the whiskey itself is coming from, but in a case like this I'm not even sure it matters? It is labeled as "Produced and Bottled", not "distilled". On something like this, I'd say enjoyment is the only requirement and digging too deep defeats that purpose. Not everything needs to be traced to its roots to be enjoyed. Relax, drink. I wonder how "limited" the 8 year actually is?MrBurton@Argonautliquor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-37474168976984676842016-04-01T20:49:23.104-04:002016-04-01T20:49:23.104-04:00This is a review of the 100 proof R&R. The Vat...This is a review of the 100 proof R&R. The Vatted is out, and excellent. May be gone already.Lew Brysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084380741402026573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-52587883853109629762016-04-01T20:38:27.748-04:002016-04-01T20:38:27.748-04:00They have a limited release 100 proof out at the m...They have a limited release 100 proof out at the moment though I have not been able to find this in stores. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02264350416260904603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-59010992052157378222016-01-07T14:52:41.247-05:002016-01-07T14:52:41.247-05:00I have a bottle of the original 98 proof 6yo R&...I have a bottle of the original 98 proof 6yo R&R as well as the newer 84 proof NAS R&R. Not sure why they would send you what sounds like an entirely new bottle either but that is not what is on the shelf currently. The rye in the original I seem to recall was supposed to be a blend of ryes including MGP and the same Alberta source as the other 100% rye mashbills out there at various times, in particular the rye from that musical ground hog based on an SB.com post in 2013 from the company VP of marketing. I don't recall a PA based rye being mentioned as being used in that one.<br /><br />As for PA made rye another post in 2015 on SB.com who said they were in charge of marketing for the company (perhaps there was a change in the staff?) reported that for the recently released Hochstadter Vatted Rye from the same company that there was some young 4yo rye in it from Jacquin (the owners of the two companies are related, father and son I believe). Whether it also applies to the R&R I can't say. Here is that recent post:<br /><br /><i>Hello all - First time posting here. I saw this thread and wanted to address your questions. In full disclosure, I handle marketing for The Cooper Spirits Company. <br /><br />Our Hochstadter's Vatted Rye does include rye made in Pennsylvania. We have made a select number of small quantities of rye ferments and distillates at Charles Jacquin's et Cie, in the heart of Kensington, Philadelphia since 2010. Can’t wait to hear what you all think of Hochstadter’s Vatted Rye once you’ve have a chance to try it. It's hitting store shelves right now.</i><br />tanstaafl2https://www.blogger.com/profile/02983632392962001316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-66358074402387402402016-01-06T19:16:40.859-05:002016-01-06T19:16:40.859-05:00The quote I've read from them seems extremely ...The quote I've read from them seems extremely cagey, and therefore I remain skeptical (like this would be the first time a liquor producer has lied to their consumers...ha!) If they're not afraid of full disclosure, then let's have it!<br /><br />Did they have stills registered for use 8 or more years ago? Should be fairly easy to find out, I'd think.Sam Komlenicnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-84416422220298824572016-01-06T18:08:05.019-05:002016-01-06T18:08:05.019-05:00Where else are you getting 8 year old rye in Penns...Where else are you getting 8 year old rye in Pennsylvania? That's what I want to know. Besides...I love the idea of Jacquin's actually making some rye and no one knowing about it. Tickles me. It's like Santa, Sam: I wanna believe!Lew Brysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084380741402026573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-62860775581724921352016-01-06T17:50:03.279-05:002016-01-06T17:50:03.279-05:00Oh, and that very sketchy unconfirmed claim to Jac...Oh, and that very sketchy unconfirmed claim to Jacquin's-distilled rye whiskey? I call total bullshit until someone comes up with proof.Sam Komlenicnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-56006312468989228672016-01-06T17:35:25.498-05:002016-01-06T17:35:25.498-05:00Well, I do see that their website shows 84 proof. ...Well, I do see that their website shows 84 proof. And says 84 proof isn't pussyfooting around. What the hell does that make 100 proof?!Lew Brysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084380741402026573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-86087797986108649642016-01-06T17:33:47.888-05:002016-01-06T17:33:47.888-05:00"New" version? They just sent this to me..."New" version? They just sent this to me in December! You really think that's too sweet? I like R&R sweet!<br /><br />I don't think the Collingwood is anything but whisky...but I'm not sure. Lew Brysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084380741402026573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-79059639546110304972016-01-06T17:28:43.563-05:002016-01-06T17:28:43.563-05:00In order:
Maker's 46: I've read similar r...In order:<br /><br />Maker's 46: I've read similar reviews elsewhere, so thanks for the corroboration.<br /><br />Collingwood: One number may hold the answer, and you know what it is 'cause it creeps the hell out of me...9.09.<br /><br />Hochstadter's: You sampled an obsolete bottling, as the new version is proofed at 84. I find the 100 proofer much too sweet for my taste, even after I diluted it with about 1/4 Pikesville, though the flavors within are great.<br /><br />Carry on!Sam Komlenicnoreply@blogger.com