Moonshine Takes A Step Up To The Snobs
As American Whiskey gets more recognition and most amount of distilleries since the prohibition area there have been more and more variations of Moonshine.
Now a lot of people may ask, what exactly is Moonshine? Moonshine is the same as most whiskeys with the slight difference that it goes through little to no barrel aging which is what gives most whiskeys that brown color.
The Wall Street Journal says:
Yes, it may conjure images of mountain men concocting illegal booze using junkyard auto parts, but many artisanal distilleries have recently elevated the backwoods spirit to something worth sipping as you would a fine brandy.
“Our white whiskey has a very deliberate approach,” says Brian Ellison of Death’s Door Distillery. “We utilize a yeast that is better suited for wine. The result plays up a unique note of amyl alcohol found in good grappas, pisco and rhum agricole.”
It’s true: There’s a distinctive farm-like pureness to these whiskies that puts them closer to an earthy genever (traditional Dutch gin) or cachaça (a rum-like spirit from Brazil) than a bourbon. (via)
Which brings the questions, is Moonshine better than the well aged, matured Scotch? A lot of whiskey snobs believe so. With this new age of whiskey rising and more new and fresh faces distilleries opening up in all corners of America, does age really matter?
Due to the prohibition, most American distilleries were wiped out, making it difficult to find anything aged more than a few decades. But does that mean that their fathers (Scotch Irish whiskeys and the like) are better? No, of course not. It just means its different. Now, more so than ever is the time to try new things. Whether the whiskey is clear or brown, aged or not, from afar or in your town, no one can deny that each one is unique and interesting. Which ones are better or worse is up to the taster and taster only.
Different Moonshines to try are:
- Death Door’s White Whiskey
- Ole Smoky Tennessee Whiskey
- High West High Country Single Malt
- Glen Thunder Corn Whiskey
- House Spirits White Dog Whiskey
- Kings County Distillery Moonshine Corn Whiskey
- Hudson New York Corn Whiskey
Drink white and be safe, y’all!
-Whiskey
WHISKEY SNEAK MUST HAVE OF THE DAY: the Disposable Flask
The first rule of subterfuge is: “always have a Plan B.”
Actually, we have no idea what the first rule of subterfuge is. But we know that when it comes to sneaking booze into places that don’t want you to sneak booze into them, it’s a pretty good rule.
So allow us to introduce you to a backup.
Enter Sneak-It-In Disposable Flasks, a portable—and more importantly, disposable—new way to bring your drink wherever you want, available now.
In short, it’s the flask you bring when you can’t bring a flask. Imagine a football game with enormous security guards, or a rock concert with enormous security guards, or pretty much anywhere with enormous security guards—places where your legendary ability to talk your way out of anything might fall on deaf ears.
That’s where these come in—you’ll fill the portable pouch with about seven ounces of whatever freedom you see fit. If it’s something you want cold (hypothetically speaking, maybe some cold whiskey), freeze it overnight and it’ll stay frosty. If it’s something you want warm (we’ll say, again hypothetically, Irish coffee), the airtight lid should help keep it toasty. And if the no-fun police happen to spot you, all you’re out is a foil pouch.
And if you don’t get caught, it’s reusable.
Again, hypothetically speaking.
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WHISKEY WEDNESDAYS (HAPPY THANKSGIVING) WHISKEY OF THE WEEK: Wild Turkey Bourbon
Package: I call it “the lumberjack bottle of bourbons”
Smell: First i smell vanilla, then a lot a lot of rye. A lot of rye. damn near burnt off my nose hairs
Taste: Unlike the 80 proof version to Wild Turkey, the you are going to notice the vanilla and the peppery taste o the front end of this bourbon. The taste hits you from the second it hits your tongue Even through most of the tasting, the taste remains strong or even intensifies. Because Wild Turkey doesn’t add a lot of water after the bourbon comes out of the barrel, the flavors of this bourbon are pronounced. In other words, be prepared to not enjoy this as a shot with out your tears and mouth watering
Finish: On the back end of this bourbon, you are going to get a slight alcohol burn and the taste of pepper is going to linger after the bourbon goes down. Its not overpowering, but you’re definitely going to to taste it.
Price: $30
Rating: I’m not a fan of the spicy or peppery bourbons. For those people who like these attributes, this bourbon is for you. I’m glad I tried it because of the bourbons that I’ve tried, its had the most notable spice/pepper attributes.
I think instead of using salt and pepper on your turkey this thanksgiving, lets do a little Whiskey Wednesday Thanksgiving and douse that mo fo in some wild turkey and hopefully by the time we’re all done eating it, your grandma’s comments on your weight, your uncle dicks weird comments on your nose ring and your cousin fran’s baby’s throw up on your favorite shirt will all go by unnoticed. Be thankful for the beautiful nectar of the gods that will help you get through the holiday seson: WHISKEY
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
