tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post3123665364047463866..comments2024-03-19T20:31:23.141-05:00Comments on The Chuck Cowdery Blog: W.H. Harrison Indiana Bourbon Honors War Hero, Governor, and President With Empty Hype.Chuck Cowderyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12191121480961526039noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-27016518484508011452012-02-08T11:06:07.487-06:002012-02-08T11:06:07.487-06:00If you put white dog >=160 proof, the majority ...If you put white dog >=160 proof, the majority of which (51%) is from corn, in a new charred-oak barrel and take it out of said barrel at 80 proof or above, it is bourbon. Doesn't matter where, and doesn't matter how long. You could "age" it for 30 seconds if you wanted (which would be incredibly stupid, because that barrel, which cost a lot of money, can never again be used to age bourbon). In order to be STRAIGHT bourbon, it must be in the barrel for 2 years, or obviously longer.mdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03179450702109552250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-27933604586828224292011-05-09T09:36:51.094-05:002011-05-09T09:36:51.094-05:00You can still call it bourbon if it's aged les...You can still call it bourbon if it's aged less than 4 years, but you have to say so on the bottle. These young "premium" whiskies in fancy bottles by fictional distilleries are springing up all over.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-6350157249581071312011-01-27T22:54:02.167-06:002011-01-27T22:54:02.167-06:00I saw the table add at our local microbrew tonight...I saw the table add at our local microbrew tonight here in Evansville, IN; and as a love of good bourbon, rushed out and bought a bottle. Wow, was I disappointed. I noticed when I got home the "aged less the 3 years" note on the bottle. I didn't think you could call it bourbon if it wasn't 4 yrs old. Anyways, it is smooth, but has little flavor. It might appeal to drinkers of Gentleman's Jack, or other bourbons with little flavor; but I won't be buying it again.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17595089039546295291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-65817272942863485742010-12-23T16:04:16.123-06:002010-12-23T16:04:16.123-06:00Regardless of where the distillery is or its exact...Regardless of where the distillery is or its exact age or finer points of detail you seemed concerned with, the finer points of actual tastings would obviously show it tastes nothing like Jim Beam.jesse leenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-48593064577766684862010-10-29T15:31:09.521-05:002010-10-29T15:31:09.521-05:00I bought a bottle before I discovered that the lab...I bought a bottle before I discovered that the label was mostly BS. $26 in Valparaiso, steep for 80 proof less than 4 yo. <br /><br />I was interested because I had never tasted bourbon from Indiana. <br /><br />It is ok (sorry, not much at reviewing bourbon). Sweet and simple taste, I like it better than say the base offering from Jim Beam at around $11. <br /><br />Harrison is definitely not worth $26. Will not buy again. I wish they were straight with their customers.Rick Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08184143972862037840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-48533232618363144782010-10-25T12:21:12.201-05:002010-10-25T12:21:12.201-05:00You hit on the key point here, Andrew, which is di...You hit on the key point here, Andrew, which is disappointment. When consumers learn the truth about brands like this -- and they inevitably do -- they are disappointed. Disappointing your customers is never good business.Chuck Cowderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12191121480961526039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-77593465214736660142010-10-25T12:02:18.048-05:002010-10-25T12:02:18.048-05:00I have to say, that after reading this, I am disap...I have to say, that after reading this, I am disappointed. No with the article or with you Chuck. I am simply disappointed to find out this distillery might not even exist. I live in Indiana and I was truly excited to see it. It is package nicely, the website looked nice, and to be honest there was a little state pride coming through when I saw Indiana Bourbon on the label. I come from a long line of Indiana Farmers as well and I could appreciate/was excited to see them acknowledge the great corn, limestone, and spirit making history that comes from Indiana. However, we are good hard working Hoosiers who believe in "Say what you mean, and mean what you say..." and don't give people the run around. So I don't see what is wrong with claiming it is from LDI. It still could be called an Indiana Bourbon. Like you said I would prefer honestly over tall tales. I went to their facebook page and thought this was an interesting question and response:<br /><br />Amy Crook: Where is your distillery? Would love to make the trip!<br />October 11 at 9:46pm <br /><br />Harrison Bourbon Harrison is distilled in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, but the distillery is not open for public tours. We are considering the idea for the future, so stay tuned....<br />October 12 at 7:44am ·Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16204756882272677888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-1374343016164298122010-10-12T14:36:51.681-05:002010-10-12T14:36:51.681-05:00Chuck:
You are a champ at calling "Hokum!&qu...Chuck:<br /><br />You are a champ at calling "Hokum!" on those in the whiskey industry who peddle nonsense.<br /><br />This column is exactly why I recommended your website and book in my little book.<br /><br />Thank you!AlcoholReviewshttp://www.alcoholreviews.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-7677837767225104462010-10-08T06:41:05.307-05:002010-10-08T06:41:05.307-05:00Folks in Indiana take that type of thing seriously...Folks in Indiana take that type of thing seriously! And for the record, Indiana has some of the healthiest people around. Maybe a direct correlation?Indiana Health Insurancehttp://www.indianainsurancehealth.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-89164498160279142092010-10-07T08:16:26.676-05:002010-10-07T08:16:26.676-05:00Thanks for keeping the whiskey industry honest, Ch...Thanks for keeping the whiskey industry honest, Chuck. I love these sort of posts.Robert Simonson, "Our Man in the Liquor-Soaked Trenches"-New York Times.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14428424677554600158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-12317735990919652922010-10-07T06:01:48.314-05:002010-10-07T06:01:48.314-05:00Thanks for revealing this scam.
Somehow i missed ...Thanks for revealing this scam.<br /><br />Somehow i missed your blog about the potemkin craft distilleries in februari.<br /><br />I like the whole micro-distilling thing and was keen on getting bottles from them small companies.Although some are almost unailable to me. The work and dedication some put into their work to create some fine whiskies have my highest regards. <br /><br />This list of the ADI is the only reliable source i reckon.<br />http://www.distilling.com/PDF/2010cdistill.pdfwhiskeyminishttp://www.whiskeyminis.nlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-38792999479921195072010-10-07T00:00:13.057-05:002010-10-07T00:00:13.057-05:00Chuck - I love you! .....or at least your posts w...Chuck - I love you! .....or at least your posts when you call out BS as BS.Wadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02801508225614359464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-31426518670105349212010-10-06T21:53:30.405-05:002010-10-06T21:53:30.405-05:00As you note, it would be great if they bragged abo...As you note, it would be great if they bragged about LDI. In fact, that would probably be a big selling point among Bourbon fans since I'm not aware of any other LDI straight Bourbon available in the US, and I've often wondered what LDI Bourbon tastes like. As far as I can see, most of it goes into export brands (like Cougar) or maybe blends.skuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00487419662314518931noreply@blogger.com