Tasting #45: Journeyman Distillery

Tasting #45: Journeyman Distillery

by | Jan 27, 2020 | Tastings

Tasting #45: Journeyman Distillery

On Monday, January 20th, the Saratoga Whiskey Club had its 45th tasting. Kevin O’Rourke from Michigan’s Journeyman Distillery came to host a great evening for the club. Not only were we able to taste their Last Feather Rye Whiskey and Featherbone Bourbon Whiskey, but we got to pick our own barrel of Corsets, Whips & Whiskey. It’s a 100% organic Wheat Whiskey. There were five different barrel samples to choose from and the winner was at a Proof of 122.7.

We can’t wait for these bottles to be ready for our members. Thanks so much to Kevin at Journeyman for providing us such a great night of whiskey and food. Cheers!

27 members were in attendance for this tasting.

 

Tasting #43: Blind Bottled In Bond

Tasting #43: Blind Bottled In Bond

by | Dec 26, 2019 | Tastings

Tasting #43: Blind Bottled In Bond

On Wednesday, December 18th, the Saratoga Whiskey Club had its 43rd tasting! The theme of this tasting was a Blind Bottled In Bond tasting. We not only did this blind (not knowing the names of the whiskies), but people had different placemats too so nobody could compare with each other. 27 members were in attendance for this outing!

Here is a list of the whiskies we tasted:

  • Evan Williams Bottled In Bond
  • JTS Brown Bottled In Bond
  • Old Grand Dad Bottled In Bond
  • Barton’s 1792 Bottled In Bond
  • George Dickel Bottled In Bond
  • Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch Bottled In Bond
  • Early Times Bottled In Bond

It was a fantastic night of tasting different Bourbons and Tennessee whiskies that were all Bottled In Bond. A really fun format that we will continue doing for sure. 

Check out the scores! Scores

Cheers!

Tasting #39: Annual Club Dinner

Tasting #39: Annual Club Dinner

by | Aug 19, 2019 | Tastings

Tasting #39: Annual Club Dinner

On Wednesday, August 14, 2019, the Saratoga Whiskey Club held its annual dinner feast.  The theme for this year was whiskey finished in a variety of different casks.  We had 48 people in attendance for this great evening of outdoor dining and tasting.  The weather cooperated for us which was nice!

Here is a list of the whiskies we tasted and the food that they were paired with:

  • We started with a Rye Lemonade Cocktail
  • Writers Tears Florio Marsala Cask Finish – Paired with Jerk Shrimp & Pineapple Skewers and Chicken Satay with Siracha Aioli
  • Sagamore Spirit Port Finished Rye – Paired with an Arugula Salad with Port Poached Pears & Roquefort
  • Highland Park Twisted Tattoo 16 Year – Paired with Lobster Sliders and Greek Israeli Cous Cous Salad
  • Bardstown Bourbon’s Phifer Pavitt Reserve – Paired with Braised Brisket with Bourbon Peach Glaze, Summer Succotash and Honey Jalapeno Cornbread
  • Limestone Branch Yellowstone Limited Edition 2018 – Paired with Whiskey Bacon Brownies

A big shout out to Airstream Catering for providing us with the food for this dinner!

Scores can be found on our Score page.

And here’s to another great annual dinner!!  Cheers.

Tasting #38 Recap: Race Track Tasting

Tasting #38 Recap: Race Track Tasting

by | Jul 30, 2019 | Tastings

Tasting #38 Recap: Race Track Tasting

On Sunday, July 28th, the Saratoga Whiskey Club had its second annual Track Tasting. It was a great afternoon of tasting various whiskies, betting on the ponies, and getting treated to some Pies on Wheels! It really was the perfect afternoon for our club. 24 members were in attendance for this outing!

Here is a list of the whiskies we tasted:

  • Dingle Single Malt Irish Whiskey – Batch 4
  • Barton’s 1792 Full Proof Bourbon – Gordon’s store pick (Waltham, MA)
  • Balblair 2005 Single Cask – Gordon’s store pick (Waltham, MA)
  • The Macallan Edition #4 Limited Edition
  • The Glenlivet Enigma Limited Edition
  • Kavalan Ex-Bourbon Single Cask – Symphony #2 – Gordon’s store pick

A great second year event for the club. We are already looking forward to next year. Cheers!

Tasting #35 Recap: Kentucky Finds!

Tasting #35 Recap: Kentucky Finds!

by | Jun 21, 2019 | Tastings

Tasting #35 Recap: Kentucky Finds!

On Wednesday, June 19th, the Saratoga Whiskey Club had a special tasting that focused on bottles recently brought back from Kentucky in May during the Rascal + Thorn Bourbon Trail Tour. The goal was to taste whiskies that are not available in the Upstate NY market. It was a packed house and there were 26 members in attendance.

Here is a list of the whiskies we tasted:

  • Four Roses Small Batch Select
  • Toddy’s Limestone Branch 100% Malted Rye
  • Peerless 3 Year Single Barrel Rye “Orange Blossom”
  • Michter’s Fort Nelson Reserve Rye – Hand Fill for the Club
  • Justin’s House of Bourbon’s Pinhook Bourbon Barrel
  • William Heavenhill 12 Year Bourbon

For scores from the tasting, please go to Scores.

It was a fantastic evening of Bourbon and Rye. Everyone enjoyed this special treat. Cheers!