tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664878218996377379.post247210720452896390..comments2023-08-28T07:57:23.819-04:00Comments on Whiskey Jim's Ramblings: Oh Taste & See: Henry McKenna Sour Mash Straight Bourbon WhiskeyWhiskey Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06981977896061983864noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664878218996377379.post-76580019368843872212019-10-10T00:15:20.584-04:002019-10-10T00:15:20.584-04:00I bought a ceramic jar with a ring at the neck of ...I bought a ceramic jar with a ring at the neck of H McKenna in South Australia, 1975 (Never seen a jar with a ring before, that's what sold me) I liked the whisky, but at a friends suggestion we tried a shot in a cup of coffee; that whole jar went a shot at a time in coffee after that, beautiful!TassieSkepticnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664878218996377379.post-80485878798286607042018-12-27T22:25:53.150-05:002018-12-27T22:25:53.150-05:00You are correct sir, a Jim Beam and coke bottom sh...You are correct sir, a Jim Beam and coke bottom shelfer for years until someone introduced me to VOB I buy it three handles at a time when visiting Kentucky so I don’t have to waste the high end stuff on mixers. Nothing else comes close at that price point. Oneders24https://www.blogger.com/profile/14094021204723430543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664878218996377379.post-35045955572429831252018-10-13T05:18:38.555-04:002018-10-13T05:18:38.555-04:00Definitely not offensive. In fact, smooth like ge...Definitely not offensive. In fact, smooth like gentlemen jack. But, very weak on flavor. Will not get me off of very old barton (especially the 100 proof). So far, VOB is the best bottom shelf bourbon I've tried...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664878218996377379.post-48719039331529517292017-05-20T09:48:21.238-04:002017-05-20T09:48:21.238-04:00It's a very good value!It's a very good value!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303212437743512825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664878218996377379.post-92003160974965780112017-05-20T09:11:48.819-04:002017-05-20T09:11:48.819-04:00It's a very good value!It's a very good value!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303212437743512825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664878218996377379.post-70118758521976829022017-04-08T20:39:46.877-04:002017-04-08T20:39:46.877-04:00At BELOW $30, Henry McKenna 10 Yr Old, Single Barr...At BELOW $30, Henry McKenna 10 Yr Old, Single Barrel, Bottled in Bond is an Incredible Find and Bargain !Savehughmanatee47noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664878218996377379.post-13155813296541280902016-02-03T00:26:02.340-05:002016-02-03T00:26:02.340-05:00My best answer to that...It would be worth a try.....My best answer to that...It would be worth a try..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664878218996377379.post-34074539685996002372016-01-19T01:22:49.688-05:002016-01-19T01:22:49.688-05:00I have a bottle of henry mckenna sour mash straigh...I have a bottle of henry mckenna sour mash straight bourbon whiskey. Its over 30 years old. Unopened. Original label. Sealing label. 750ml bottle. Produce of usa label on back. Just wondering what this would be worth? I libe in adelaide. South Australia.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664878218996377379.post-21974271748003982342015-09-17T20:35:03.718-04:002015-09-17T20:35:03.718-04:00Great review! I've been drinking Henry McKenna...Great review! I've been drinking Henry McKenna Sour Mash Straight bourbon table whiskey for 40 years. I recently offered my just turned 21 son a bourbon and branch and he said he didn't drink cheap rot gut, it gives him a headache. I just smiled and sipped on my umpteen thousandth smooth as silk, 2 fingers of Henry. You can send 'em to college but you can't always make 'em as Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04686409334486145649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664878218996377379.post-90085487453825364412015-06-22T22:40:52.414-04:002015-06-22T22:40:52.414-04:00I fell in love with this bourbon immediately. It i... I fell in love with this bourbon immediately. It is well balanced, smooth, and flavorful to drink. The price point is very reasonable too. This bourbon is great for sharing with family and friends, as long as they're over 21 that is, LOL! You might want to keep this bottle to yourself to enjoy for it is a very taste worthy libation. Go get s bottle and taste for yourself, you won't be Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07044911195222516802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664878218996377379.post-52463885657953933202015-04-23T10:29:17.440-04:002015-04-23T10:29:17.440-04:00The perfect boilermaker bourbon -- particularly go...The perfect boilermaker bourbon -- particularly good as a straight shot taken with Henry Weinhard lager. My drink of choice in graduate school.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664878218996377379.post-29414209564430558182015-02-19T20:00:22.736-05:002015-02-19T20:00:22.736-05:00Very good. Like all spirits, taste varies from eac...Very good. Like all spirits, taste varies from each enthusiast. I had no idea that Henry McKenna had a bottom shelf bourbon. I've been a GREAT fan of the Bonded bourbon, and when I encountered this huge 1.75 liter glass bottle for $20, I paused. A bit too long. But I went with my instinct and made the purchase. Great taste. Straight or with Coke (Zero) ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16493167946512695351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664878218996377379.post-21615257959251601592013-11-27T11:00:39.433-05:002013-11-27T11:00:39.433-05:00My favorite since 1972. Nothing like it with a ve...My favorite since 1972. Nothing like it with a very cold coke; 50/50. Fine to sip as well. I special order it from the state liquor store.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664878218996377379.post-65592987001500998302013-11-07T21:00:39.432-05:002013-11-07T21:00:39.432-05:00I'm a women that loves Henry McKenna. Its hard...I'm a women that loves Henry McKenna. Its hard to find were i live, never understood that. I have to hunt it down in different states liquor stores. Sure wish it was more available.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664878218996377379.post-77644329391725403322013-10-02T23:55:14.758-04:002013-10-02T23:55:14.758-04:00I tried Henry McKenna and it's good for the pr...I tried Henry McKenna and it's good for the price. I am a hard working man and at times when I get home I need a drink. Money is not a given thing in my house so I tried it and love the taste, not to hard or weak. It's a great bourbon for the price to take a good drink at night!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664878218996377379.post-11952742268768820112013-04-19T13:15:44.153-04:002013-04-19T13:15:44.153-04:00Drank it for years but the new label looks cheap!Drank it for years but the new label looks cheap!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664878218996377379.post-43855963830444887102013-01-01T11:57:54.898-05:002013-01-01T11:57:54.898-05:00Henry McKenna is without a doubt the best "ta...Henry McKenna is without a doubt the best "table whiskey" that is available.<br />I have been drinking it for years and compared it to many whiskers side by side...<br />There are none better at it's price point and few (if any) are better at twice thee price.<br /><br />Try it. You will be pleased.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664878218996377379.post-9175318753776530892012-10-09T12:36:59.323-04:002012-10-09T12:36:59.323-04:00My favorite for many years, I was turned on to it ...My favorite for many years, I was turned on to it by a head waiter at a fine new york hotel restaurant who told me me if I like bourbon try Henry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664878218996377379.post-42485554448539054452011-08-28T00:01:16.102-04:002011-08-28T00:01:16.102-04:00I must agree, I have tried every bourbon on the ma...I must agree, I have tried every bourbon on the market that sells for less than $40 a fifth, and I honestly have never found one I like BETTER than Henry McKenna. Sure, i have found a couple I like AS WELL, but they are FAR more expensive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664878218996377379.post-25271996459551076192011-06-24T15:17:18.124-04:002011-06-24T15:17:18.124-04:00I've given this one serious thought and had ga...I've given this one serious thought and had gallons of it over the years. I'm convinced it is better than Makers Mark and Woodford Reserve, which are a bit hot on the palate to start, and not quite as good as Basil Hayden or Knob Creek. After those two, I vastly prefer it to everything else I've had. And then there is the price. Do yourself a favor and try Henry. I'm mystifiedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664878218996377379.post-89366686374905683382011-06-05T00:20:35.071-04:002011-06-05T00:20:35.071-04:00I'm not even a whiskey drinker, but found it w...I'm not even a whiskey drinker, but found it went down smooth sipping on the rocks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664878218996377379.post-73932441969899549992011-01-23T20:48:46.102-05:002011-01-23T20:48:46.102-05:00A good solid working man's table whiskey. Mixe...A good solid working man's table whiskey. Mixes well with cola and goes down good in a shot glass. A little known product that satisfies.<br />B. MaCoyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1664878218996377379.post-83706518117215532452010-10-30T20:42:22.404-04:002010-10-30T20:42:22.404-04:00Glad to find a review, I find Henry McKenna to be ...Glad to find a review, I find Henry McKenna to be quite nice at a reasonable price. Not the best, but certainly not some rotgut..give it a try!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com