This week's whiskey and vinyl pairing is Penelope Bourbon - Four Grain 80° with Stone Rollin' by Raphael Saadiq.
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This is a great pairing for an easy going Sunday afternoon. The 80° Penelope Bourbon is a light and flavorful whiskey that's pleasant to sip on while listening to the smooth sounds of Raphael Saadiq on Stone Rollin'.
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Penelope Bourbon is a blend of three mash bills from MGP made up of four grains - corn, wheat, rye, and malt. On the nose there is sweet corn in a caramel sauce. The palate is fruity and light, with flavors of sweet corn syrup, along with a touch of soft grain essence. The finish is well-balanced and continues with sweetness and a lingering fruitiness. An all around satisfying pour when your looking for a lower proof Bourbon that still maintains a full flavor profile.
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Stone Rollin' is Saadiq's fourth solo album since his days as a member of R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné! The album is a mashup of blues rock, soul, R&B, and with a touch of symphony. My two favorite songs are the last two on the album, "Good Man" and "The Answer". A funky old-skool groove "Good Man" mixes in some elements of rap, r&b, soul, and 70s funk. A smokey tune that transports you to a dark nightclub on a Saturday night. "The Answer" has an orchestral/symphonic/marching band vibe with big sweeping walls of music accented by a steady roll of drumbeats behind Saadiq's crooning. A truly satisfying listen, especially with a nice drink in hand.
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The Bourbon and craft spirits boom has seen the number of active craft distillers in the U.S. go from less than 100 in 2005 to more than 1800 in 2019. Almost 20% of those are located in the Midwest.
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One of those is J.Henry & Sons in Dane, WI. This is a true family business making farm-to-glass Bourbon. All of the corn, wheat, and rye used to make the product is being grown on 40 acres of the family’s 2,000 acre farm. The corn is a special heirloom red corn that was developed by the University of Wisconsin in the 1930s. J.Henry is the only Bourbon maker in the country using the variety.
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When Joe Henry decided to get into the business of making bourbon and laid down his first batch in 2009 he made the decision to wait a minimum of 5 years before releasing a product. That’s not something many craft producers decide to do, but he felt like 5 years was the minimum time needed to produce the highest quality product before he would put his family’s name on a bottle.
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J.Henry Bourbon is a mashbill of 60% heirloom red corn, 14% wheat, 14% rye, 12% malted barley. They are producing several expressions, some of which include their flagship 92° Bourbon, their Cask Strength Bourbon (varying proof), and their Cask Strength Bellefontaine Reserve, which is their Bourbon finished in Cognac barrels. I can attest to the high quality of these Bourbons. They are loaded with unique aromas and flavors.
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I think great craft producers deserve to be celebrated. So tonight on The Urban Bourbon Hour I’ll be talking with Joe Z. Henry, one of the sons in J.Henry & Sons. Joe Z. is the Blending Specialist and Sales Lead for the brand. Tune in tonight at 7:30pm CT / 8:30pm ET to learn more about Wisconsin Straight Bourbon Whiskey and J.Henry & Sons.
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Do you have a favorite craft producer you want to celebrate? Tell me about them in the comments👇.
The Whisky Row series of releases from @oldforester has been super successful since its launch in 2014. It introduced 4 new expressions marking significant moments in the history of the brand and leading up to the opening of their distillery on “Whisky Row” in downtown Louisville in 2018.
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1910 and 1920 are my two favorites from the series. The 115° 1920 is easily in my top 5 whiskies and after tasting the 93° 1910 recently for the first time, it is vying for a spot in that top 5 for sure.
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Tonight I’m going to have the pleasure of talking LIVE with Jackie Zykan, Master Taster for Old Forester, and tasting both of these with her. The picture is also foreshadowing a little additional fun we are going to be having with these as well. So tune in to my LIVE broadcast of “The Urban Bourbon Hour” w/ @jackiezykan, right here on Instagram, at 7:30pm CT/ 8:30pm ET!
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What is your favorite expression from The Whisky Row series?
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I'm making it a @chattwhiskey Tuesday night. With all of the new craft whiskeys being released every month, these expressions of Chattanooga Whiskey 91° and 111° are among the best I've had from a craft producer this year.
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These are really unique because of the high amount of malted grains (25%) being used in the mash bill. That high malt profile lends a number of really complex flavors and aromas as well as a full-bodied, bold, and rich mouthfeel to both expressions. Typically, I lean toward higher proof whiskeys like the 111°, but I’m telling you that 91° is one of those whiskeys you find yourself reaching for everyday.
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Not only does Chattanooga Whiskey put out great products, they have built an amazing team behind the brand. That all starts with Founder, Tim Piersant. Check out my interview with Tim on my IGTV channel and you’ll understand why so many people are a fan of this brand.
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Have you tried Chattanooga Whiskey?
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