Monday, February 25, 2019
Odes to Jack Daniels
I asked for haiku about cocktails. A theme quickly developed. See if you can pick up on it:
First we had this from Jon Scheib:
No need to mix it
Kentucky's finest bourbon
It stands alone, neat.
And then this from the Waco Friend:
Black Jack on the rocks,
sipping whiskey I would drink,
till Doc said no more.
And from the Medievalist:
No umbrellas please.
Just a little Jack and ice,
Sweet is just nasty.
First we had this from Jon Scheib:
No need to mix it
Kentucky's finest bourbon
It stands alone, neat.
And then this from the Waco Friend:
Black Jack on the rocks,
sipping whiskey I would drink,
till Doc said no more.
And from the Medievalist:
No umbrellas please.
Just a little Jack and ice,
Sweet is just nasty.
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Jack Daniels whiskey is ... adequate ... but your first haiku is misplaced in combination with the others if it refers to Jack Daniels. Jack is based in Lynchburg, Tennessee.
In the U.S., whiskey is "bourbon" (quote marks intended) that is mostly made in places other than Kentucky.
However, we Louisvillians know that the only bourbon worth calling itself as such is made in the Great Commonwealth of Kentucky. Such as Maker's Mark. Woodford Reserve. Angel's Envy. Evan Williams. Heaven Hill. And of course, the great Pappy Van Winkle's.
Signed,
She Who Knows Truths About Bourbon
AKA The Bourbon Snob
In the U.S., whiskey is "bourbon" (quote marks intended) that is mostly made in places other than Kentucky.
However, we Louisvillians know that the only bourbon worth calling itself as such is made in the Great Commonwealth of Kentucky. Such as Maker's Mark. Woodford Reserve. Angel's Envy. Evan Williams. Heaven Hill. And of course, the great Pappy Van Winkle's.
Signed,
She Who Knows Truths About Bourbon
AKA The Bourbon Snob
P.S. Jon Scheib - what bourbon were you referring to? I am always on the lookout to try a new one. thanks!
Jill- I mean, you're from the ville, and your list has a lot of nice bourbons no doubt, so not sure I can give you much input. Maker's Mark was my favourite for years, but when I lived in Louisville we had a chance to go down to the Willett distillery (maybe a few hours away?) and that is one you should try if you get a chance. I live in Poland now so options are somewhat limited, but just bought a bottle of Buffalo Trace that is not too shabby either.
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