tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post185815282609452763..comments2024-03-13T04:04:32.568-07:00Comments on Sku's Recent Eats: Chasing the New Make: Buffalo Trace White Dogskuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00487419662314518931noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-39831317593241840502011-06-30T17:43:47.965-07:002011-06-30T17:43:47.965-07:00I found your blog while nosing around for Popcorn ...I found your blog while nosing around for Popcorn Sutton of Maggie Valley, NC. You would probably highly enjoy researching this man's work. Quite a moonshiner, and ended up giving up his life to do he had to do.<br><br />You would probably enjoy the "Last Run of Likker I'll Ever Make" videos on YouTube posted by Wildlife Serial Killer. That video, which I first saw on PBS, is what got me so interested in corn likker.<br><br />As a kid I had relatives involved in the fine art of illegal microbrewing in backwater Georgia area. That video brought back a lot of fond memories.<br><br />The BevMo (Beverages and More) outlet in Orange, Calif. had Buffalo Trace Distillery's "White Dog" on the shelf. Like you indicated, right at $18 for a 375 ml. bottle.<br><br />I got one, along with a jar of "Georgia Moon". (The packaging was irresistible...a mason jar!)<br><br />Personally, being a novice, I liked the Georgia Moon - mostly because I liked the corn flavor - seemed to go great in fruit punch. That White Dog is strong stuff and it was quite an educational experience for me. It will take me a long time to go through the bottle. I will save it to share with friends.Steve in Californianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-22174034737835579092010-05-09T09:40:20.519-07:002010-05-09T09:40:20.519-07:00Yeah, Doc, the cost factor is pure bullshit. I ag...Yeah, Doc, the cost factor is pure bullshit. I agree with your proposed blockade.sam knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-79173909161044876322010-05-07T07:05:12.520-07:002010-05-07T07:05:12.520-07:00Jeebus, no. Highland Park is doing this now? ugh. ...Jeebus, no. Highland Park is doing this now? ugh. And it is more expensive than their 12 year old! While I 100% appreciate the appeal of trying my favourite whisky's new make spirit, I urge lovers of whisky not to support this commercial exploitation.Dr. Whiskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07544150288363636301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-21913470314336462612010-05-07T05:41:28.290-07:002010-05-07T05:41:28.290-07:00I just received a sample of Finger Lakes Distillin...I just received a sample of Finger Lakes Distilling's Glen Thunder corn whiskey, which is made with all malted corn. A very different and quite intense experience...another on the "Hey, you gotta taste this!" list.<br /><br />Also got my Highland Park newsletter this a.m., and it just happens to be about the release of their new make.<br /><br />More here: http://highlandpark.createsend1.com/T/ViewEmail/r/AD0C261926EF1836/99A7C0166CB0ACF89A8E73400EDACAB4Sam Komlenichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05707612609314399024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-53366271453834526762010-05-06T15:52:38.324-07:002010-05-06T15:52:38.324-07:00I just got back from Kentucky and picked up a coup...I just got back from Kentucky and picked up a couple bottles of the BT White Dog - my Whiskey tasting group is going to go through the Mash Bill #1 bourbons, and this is going to be a great starting point. Definitely a fantastic way to see the way the spirit changes from still to barrel.Kevinhttp://thewhiskeysociety.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-48387845110880159002010-05-05T23:11:46.449-07:002010-05-05T23:11:46.449-07:00So established Scotch distilleries cannot use thei...So established Scotch distilleries cannot use their name on new make but new ones can? I was wondering why Glenglassaugh couldn't but Kilchoman could and perusing the SWA rules didn't offer much guidance, so thanks for that.<br /><br />I do think new make is a good trend in American whiskey in terms of the established distilleries. It's really done to give people like us a greater appreciation for their Bourbons. I'm not so sure the proliferation of unaged micro white whiskeys is great for the industry, as the main motive there is simply to get some cash flow and I worry about whether they are sacrificing quality in order to do that, but I will need to taste more before rendering any kind of judgment.skuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00487419662314518931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-29693332632490580832010-05-05T20:20:12.213-07:002010-05-05T20:20:12.213-07:00Great post, Sku. This is interesting, mainly cuz i...Great post, Sku. This is interesting, mainly cuz it would be illegal in Scotland for an existing distillery, as opposed to a new one, to sell new make under it's well-known brand name. Buffalo Trace has brand value and consumer recognition as bourbon, which is a spirit with strict definitions, but uses the distillery name for the white dog. Glenfiddich, for example, could never get away with this. At a tasting, sure, but not as a commercial release. <br />Do you think they should be able to do this in Scotland? Do you think this trend is good for American whisky?Dr. Whiskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07544150288363636301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-56069150104192999142010-05-04T21:33:14.654-07:002010-05-04T21:33:14.654-07:00Oishii, I haven't seen it yet in LA, but it se...Oishii, I haven't seen it yet in LA, but it seems to be spreading quickly, so watch you shelves. As soon as I see it locally, I'll post it.skuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00487419662314518931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-6558448879930700632010-05-04T20:34:10.064-07:002010-05-04T20:34:10.064-07:00Looking forward to hearing about the white dog coc...Looking forward to hearing about the white dog cocktails. Have you seen any shops in LA selling Buffalo Trace White Dog?Oishii Eatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17035441925935711073noreply@blogger.com