What? Today is National Bourbon Day!

[Old Dog]

Almost missed it. National Bourbon Day falls on June 14 to recognize the Official Spirit of America. Bourbon lovers across the globe join us as we raise our glass for one of the smoothest whiskeys around.
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[MikeInOr]

I didn't like Makers Mark at all. I am happy with just Jim Beam Black.

 

[JRuby]

I am celebrating it. Buffalo Trace I think qualifies

 

[gmerkt]

I don't drink, but I keep a bottle of (original) Jim Beam on hand in case a guest may want some.

 

[Nosferatu]

Having some Steel Toe Distillery Uncle Carl's. Not technically a Bourbon, but simply worthy of the weekend.

 

[GrayGoose]

I prefer rye.

 

[JRuby]

Tomorrow I celebrate my 62nd birthday. Tomorrow will be bourbon day as well. Figured when I was in the service I would not live this long. Good to be proven wrong sometimes.

 

[MikeInOr]

I prefer rye.

I REALLY like Wild Turkey Rye. I was very surprised at how good it is!

 

[gmerkt]

I prefer rye.

I keep a bottle of that for guests, too. It's Jack Daniels brand. Until I saw it on a shelf at the NEX, I didn't know JD made it.

 

[JRuby]

A good rye whiskey reminds me of root beer. Bit of a bite but very enjoyable. Always like Bulliet Rye whiskey.

 

[Nosferatu]

Tomorrow I celebrate my 62nd birthday. Tomorrow will be bourbon day as well. Figured when I was in the service I would not live this long. Good to be proven wrong sometimes.

Happy 62nd and thanks for your service. I'll pour a couple fingers with ya!

 

[Alexx1401]

Tomorrow I celebrate my 62nd birthday. Tomorrow will be bourbon day as well. Figured when I was in the service I would not live this long. Good to be proven wrong sometimes.

The old line, want to make God laugh, make plans. Too long life.

 

[MikeInOr]

As I was just serving myself some Jim Beam Black I told my 20yo daughter she was un-American because she wasn't celebrating national Bourbon day. She said "fix me up!" so I gave her a quarter shot of JBB over an ice cube. Now we are watching season 4 of "The Boyz". I doubt she will finish it. LOL!
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She says it tastes like A$. I told her "At least it is real genuine American A$ and not some weird skirt wearing unwiped smokey Scottish A$!"

 

[Mono1]

Tomorrow I celebrate my 62nd birthday. Tomorrow will be bourbon day as well. Figured when I was in the service I would not live this long. Good to be proven wrong sometimes.

*Hey* Congrats, Jack!

 

[Ben B.]

Didn't know, but still had a pour of Buffalo Trace yesterday.

I wish I liked Maker's Mark. It is cheap and available everywhere.

 

[Koda]

I dont know if this is true but sounds right...

 

[Yarome]

Wait a sec! Is today tomorrow already? What happened to yesterday???



(I "may" have started with a bit of a snort before midnight on the 13th)

I dont know if this is true but sounds right...

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The way I heard it, it goes back further than the old west, but both seem plausible and aren't mutually exclusive.

Supposedly it was an old European thing. Back when wild game was common fare at the supper table, A small glass was put at the head of the plate to spit/place any shot found in your supper. Hence, "shot glass".

One additional I heard was from the old west too. It was common for folk to down their whiskey and slam the glass down on the counter to signal for a refill... which often sounded like... and was sometimes mistaken for a gunshot. The overly thick and curved bottom of a shot glass was by design to prevent breakage by such practice.

 

[Hop Sing]

I dont know if this is true but sounds right...

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That's a cool story, but 12 cents a bullet sounds way too much for the old west days. I'm sure prices varied though.

I read that the word "shot" comes from the quick action of pouring a small amount of whiskey. In any case, thanks for your post!

 

[flydipper]

Good thread

 

[GoBeavs3]

Weller 107 is always my go-to. Hard to find but an easy drinker and crushable for sure.