![]() Palate Cherry, scant bitterness, slightly sweet, rich vanilla, cayenne pepper, tart berry, tart citrus.įinish Simple,mediumlength,sweet,floralpeppery. Nose Cinnamon, rye, vanilla custard, raspberry candy, tangerines, jasmine, denim. These are highly sought after and are known for being of some of the highest quality whiskeys in the market at the time. This bottling, distilled in 1985, would have been one of the last of those National Distillers runs to be released by the company-notated by the “86259” in the barcode on the back label. ![]() ND, formed out ofĪ merger in 1934, operated Old Taylor until it was purchased by Jim Beam Old Taylor Distillery remained in local control after Taylor died in 1922 until National Distillers (ND) acquired the operation in 1935. In the late 1940s, Old Taylor bourbon was promoted with the slogan, “Sign of a good host”. The distillery attracted tourists and picnickers who were given complimentary “tenth pint” bottles of Old Taylor. ![]() Unlike most distilleries of the time that looked like little more than a sawmill sitting in a thicket, Taylor’s distillery on Glenn’s Creek, near Frankfort, was designed to resemble a medieval castle with the landscaped grounds of an estate. Law that gave participating whiskey producers a tax break and a government certification of product quality. Taylor is said to have lobbied in favor of the Bottled-in-Bond Act, a and Carlisle distilleries, the forerunners of today’s Buffalo Trace Distillery. Taylor started and owned seven different distilleries throughout his career, the most successful being the O.F.C. The honorary title resembles that of the military rank but is not actually associated with military service and has primarily been used for public relations purposes (e.g., by “Colonel” Harland Sanders, the founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken). Like various other figures in the Kentucky whiskey industry, Taylor is often referred to in public relations materials as a “Colonel”, since he held the honorary title of Kentucky Colonel. Old Taylor Bourbon was named in honor of Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr., who was born in Columbus, Kentucky, in 1832. The Old Taylor Distillery/National Distillers Frankfort, KY/Clermont, KY KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY 750ML, 40%ABV, 80PF Aggressive finish, char is enjoyable and mild. The nose pales in comparison to the quality felt on the palate.įinish Follows up on the caramel, rye spice, and hickory wood. Palate Strong caramel, boisterous and robust hickory, Nose Strong spiced rye, pure oak, scant char, well balanced. The lower proof bundles the flavors and lessens the complexity while showcasing the spiritįor what it is meant to be: enjoyed regularly. These bottlings are known for being unexpectedly well executed for what was marketed as an inexpensive batch product at the time. This was exported at a later date to the Japanese market. This is a 1990 bottling of the domestic product, distilled at the old Heaven Hill Distillery in Bardstown prior to it burning down in 1996. Seagram’s retained ownership of the export version however, producing it at their Four Roses distillery until their eventual dissolution in the early 2000s. Seagram’s closed the Fairfield distillery in 1976, and in an unusual deal, sold the domestic rights to the brand to Heaven Hill a few years later. Henry McKenna was distilled by Seagram’s for most of the 20th century at the Henry McKenna distillery in Fairfield, Kentucky, which they acquired from the family in 1941. SOUR MASH STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY 750ML, 40%ABV, 80PFĪ bourbon brand with an interesting history. STAG’S LEAP “ARTEMIS” CABNERNET SAUVIGNONĢ018, Stag’s Leap District, California 230 RYME CELLARS AGLIANICO ROSÉ “HERINGER VINEYARD”Ģ021, Russian River Valley, California 92Ģ021, Russian River Valley, California 150 NV, Champagne, France, double magnum 6900 VEUVE CLICQUOT “LA GRANDE DAME” ROSÉ BRUT Grey Goose Vodka or Bombay Sapphire East Gin, Lillet Blanc, Dry Vermouth, California Aqua Vitae, Bay Laurel Brine. Madre Mezcal, Lillet Rose, Clement Creole Shrub, Guava, Lime, Scrappy Hellfire Bitters. Tequila Ocho Plata, Ancho Reyes, Ancho Verde, Grapefruit, Honey, Vanilla, Lime. George Dickel Bourbon, El Silencio Mezcal, Apple Molé, Angostura and Orange Bitters. Tanqueray Sevilla Orange Gin, Orange Muscat, Pineapple, Honey, Lime. Santa Teresa 1796 Rum, Passion Fruit, Vanilla, Velvet Falernum, Lime, Mint. Served Up.Ĭasa del Sol Blanco Tequila, Mezcal Union, Averna, Strawberry, Lemon, Cinnamon. Suntory Toki Japanese Whisky, Martini Ambrato, Génépy, Dubonnet. Grey Goose Vodka, Martini & Rossi Fiero, Dry Vermouth, Watermelon, Lime Salt. Lillet Blanc or Martini & Rossi Fiero, Sparkling Wine. Pimm’s, Gin, Strawberry, Mint, Ginger, Cucumber, Lemon, Lime, Seltzer, Absinthe.
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