Whiskey Wednesday

I went snow hiking yesterday in the local mountains with my dog and a couple friends. It was a beautiful, no cloud in the sky kind of day, but it was very deceptive. The wind would blow and it got extremely cold! I hiked up to about 9400 feet, so by the time I got back, my legs were pretty achy and it was time to warm up. My remedy was a hot bath and a warm glass of whiskey.

I love it when friends try new whiskeys and share them with me! This bottle was a gift from a dear friend who did just that. Milam and Greene is a Rye Bourbon from Indiana and made in Texas. It gets blended on site and then aged in ex-port wine casks from Portugal.  What's really cool is that Milam and Greene is a partnership of three women, Marsha Milam, a whiskey expert, Heather Greene, a Master blender and Kentucky veteran Master Distiller Marlene Holmes. The distillery is located in a very small town in Texas, called Blanco, population : 2256, which I have been to before. What a small world! I was actually there when they were filming the movie True Grit. They filmed some scenes at the Old Blanco County Courthouse. Anyways, back to Whiskey....I haven't tried too many rye bourbons, as they don't seem to be as sweet as bourbon and the ones I have tried have been a bit spicy. But, that being said, I found this one to be very likable. I did taste the spiciness and there was a bit of a bite at the end, but all in all, it was a nice sipping whiskey. It really did do the trick in relaxing my tired body!

Notes from the Whiskey Wash:

Nose:  A distant pine forest, but not much smell.
Palate: Very buttery with cinnamon heat and a hot and peppery finish.
Final Thoughts: With such a subtle nose the taste is very surprising. It has a very flavorful profile that you wouldn’t guess by smelling it. It’s spicy and hot yet very drinkable even without adding water. Very good for sipping.