Happy Derby Day!
Added 2022-05-07 20:06:28 +0000 UTCI saved Whiskey Wednesday for today because of the Kentucky Derby. There really isn't a finer day to drink good bourbon than today. I have to admit that there was no particular reason I chose this one other than it was a prominent Kentucky horse farm and that I loved the bottle. Same philosophy I use when picking my horse. ๐
I have to say that this was neither one of my favorites or a bad one. For me it was a nice blend and not too strong. Maybe if I added a touch of water or an ice cube, it might open up a bit. It would be perfect for a mint julep, but I'm too impatient for that, although it certainly is getting hot enough here for one. Here are a few notes:
Calumet Farm, located close to Keeneland Racetrack in Lexington, Kentucky. Spanning nearly 800 acres in the Bluegrass, this farm has produced Kentucky Derby winners Whirlaway (1941), Pensive (1944), Citation (1948), Ponder (1949), Hill Gail (1952), Iron Liege (1957), Tim Tam (1958), and Forward Pass (1968). Whirlaway and Citation went on from the Kentucky Derby to sweep thoroughbred racingโs Triple Crown. Calumet Farm Small Batch pays tribute to this farmโs high standards for Americaโs most exciting two minutes.
The source of the current Small Batch rendition, as well as some of their older Calumet Farms lineup of 14 and 15-year-old bourbons is undisclosed. Chances are decent that these barrels had been sourced from nearby Heaven Hill.
Eye: Medium copper. Some thin and watery legs displayed in the glass.
Nose: Vanilla and caramel. Straight-forward.
Palate: Vanilla, caramel and brown sugar followed by spice on the tip of my tongue and charred oak. A second sip reveals some light mandarin orange notes.
Finish: Charred oak up front tapering to vanilla and baking spices.
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Dress & Heels: Ralph Lauren/Maison Ernest (Thank you to a very special friend who gifted me a shopping spree for sexy leather and dresses!)
Stockings: La Dame Bas Voile Satinne in Nude (Thank you so much to a dear friend for these stockings! The welt is very sexy!)
Comments
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Jordan Ashley
2022-06-15 16:33:20 +0000 UTCWell, ...thats is one way to entice a man to partake of some sinful delight...and thanks for the drink too.
john smith
2022-06-15 06:48:17 +0000 UTCWas even better that my strategy of betting long shots all day paid off on the Derby!
George Peichel
2022-05-09 16:32:20 +0000 UTC๐ Just for me! ๐
Jordan Ashley
2022-05-09 16:30:02 +0000 UTCI bet it was! What a race!
Jordan Ashley
2022-05-09 16:29:40 +0000 UTC๐
Jordan Ashley
2022-05-09 16:28:16 +0000 UTCWow
Robert Maldonado
2022-05-08 14:24:40 +0000 UTCI didnโt know ME made saddles too ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
Rick
2022-05-08 11:13:14 +0000 UTCI am first timer this year and it's fantastic
George Peichel
2022-05-07 20:48:30 +0000 UTCNot this year, but I would love to be.
Jordan Ashley
2022-05-07 20:17:55 +0000 UTCWow love it! Are you at the derby?
George Peichel
2022-05-07 20:09:41 +0000 UTC
