tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post3077511208108189749..comments2024-03-13T04:04:32.568-07:00Comments on Sku's Recent Eats: Uncovering Sourced Whiskey: Produced, Made, Bottled or Distilled? skuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00487419662314518931noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-86135878624715812662013-04-13T19:35:11.185-07:002013-04-13T19:35:11.185-07:00EllenJ, clever idea, but I wouldn't bank on it...EllenJ, clever idea, but I wouldn't bank on it. While there are a lot of technical aspects involved in laws, most interpreters (be they agencies or judges) are trying to effectuate the purpose of whatever laws or regulations are at issue. I can't see someone getting away with saying they don't have to follow the rules because they spelled the word differently.skuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00487419662314518931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-76301732954079042772013-04-13T12:22:34.417-07:002013-04-13T12:22:34.417-07:00The law is made up of details. I know. I once got ...The law is made up of details. I know. I once got off on a speeding ticket because I took it to court and it turned out the violation code number was off by a single digit. I asked the judge if that made the ticket invalid and he said, "it does if you ask me to invalidate it". I did. He did. Case dismissed.<br /><br />In the notorious Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 27 (where what is and isn't whisk(e)y is legally defined for labeling purposes) the word "whisky" - with no "e" - is mentioned 78 times. The work "whiskey" is mentioned once, and that is part of a regulation concerning vodka. There is no section in the CFR's definitions that equates the the two, although there are similar definitions that do take spelling into consideration.<br /><br />Thus, according to the way our legal system sees things, NONE of the regulations that apply to products identified as "whisky" should apply to products identified as something else, say "chocolate milk" or "whiskey". I've often wondered just what a really good hot-shot lawyer could with that. Then again, maybe some already have?<br /><br />Off-the-wall stuff to think about.EllenJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-51791047201360971132013-04-13T12:09:29.276-07:002013-04-13T12:09:29.276-07:00Sku, my (sarcastic) point exactly. What we need is...Sku, my (sarcastic) point exactly. What we need is MORE adherance to regulations, not fewer regulations.EllenJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-92171241763695716192013-04-12T13:06:22.449-07:002013-04-12T13:06:22.449-07:00Speaking of sourced whiskey...
The Old Tahoe Rye ...Speaking of sourced whiskey...<br /><br />The Old Tahoe Rye whiskeys are sourced from House Spirits in Portland. The label doesn't give a state of distillation, only business information and a "procured from..." But a TTB search and a couple phone calls later revealed the source. The Old Tahoe "Distillery" has only been around for two years, but their distributers want me to believe that they have, magically, a three year straight rye whiskey ready to go. Anyway, just a heads up for your complete list.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-59523104988404354722013-04-12T12:03:34.120-07:002013-04-12T12:03:34.120-07:00Exactly - #handcrafted isn't always truly hand...Exactly - #handcrafted isn't always truly handcrafted. Know the #distillery you are buying from, meet the #distiller. Even if it says distilled by they could still be running GNS through their still and claiming they are a craft distillery. couchothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07699913298438177348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-950278633940171952013-04-12T06:06:30.555-07:002013-04-12T06:06:30.555-07:00Great post Sku. For the integrity of American whis...Great post Sku. For the integrity of American whiskey it's a shame us enthusiasts know this but most won't.T Compnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-10844430120752577022013-04-11T18:19:33.370-07:002013-04-11T18:19:33.370-07:00Point taken and much like a recent post of Chuck&#...Point taken and much like a recent post of Chuck's made mention of, if you can combine the word "straight" and "distilled by," you've got a product with real potential in your hand.sam knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-77262964326361493002013-04-11T14:58:23.753-07:002013-04-11T14:58:23.753-07:00EllenJ, the TTB certainly seems to be in favor of ...EllenJ, the TTB certainly seems to be in favor of not much government regulation these days.skuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00487419662314518931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-20705583390124996992013-04-11T14:55:25.505-07:002013-04-11T14:55:25.505-07:00Okay, so whatever happened to "Too much gover...Okay, so whatever happened to "Too much government regulations! Let the Free Market determine its own rules! If a buyer so ignorant as to be fooled by a simple fraudulent statement or too, too bad for him! We need to shut down all these pesky gov'ment-types messin' 'round in OUR BUSINESS! D@#med LIBERALS!!"<br /><br />:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) EllenJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-35755280249531628542013-04-11T14:37:18.578-07:002013-04-11T14:37:18.578-07:00Richnimrod says;
I'm with ya! I have no bee...Richnimrod says;<br />I'm with ya! I have no beef with someone 'sourcing their juice'; if they don't try to hide the fact. I even like several brands of 'sourced' Bourbon. Ezra B SB comes quickly to mind. If has the skills to prescribe a mashbill, age properly, and mingle barrels the right way to produce a desirable profile, and make enjoyable Bourbon: HAVE AT!... And I applaud their abilities as much as a brand that distills it's own juice.... More maybe, since they have a bit less control.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-61939733918013155292013-04-11T14:32:12.942-07:002013-04-11T14:32:12.942-07:00Nice diagnosis, Sku. Helpful analysis. Thanks.Nice diagnosis, Sku. Helpful analysis. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-13540042310098100062013-04-11T09:38:33.531-07:002013-04-11T09:38:33.531-07:00That's a really good point, as I'm always ...That's a really good point, as I'm always trying to think of easy things people can remember if they want to make sure they're buying an actual micro-distillery product. Just look for the words "distilled by."Chuck Cowderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12191121480961526039noreply@blogger.com