Paul Sutton and Green River #Bourbon; Ep. 77

Paul Sutton and Green River bourbon tasting, plus a look at what makes each bottle stand outDan and Bob do a bourbon tasting centered on Paul Sutton and Green River, with a lot of sensory comparison and a few practical notes on proof, finish, and barrel selection. The conversation also touches on family life, school shopping, and an upcoming bourbon trip, but the core value is the side-by-side breakdown of two very different pours and why one of them lands as a favorite.#bourbon #whiskey #bourbontasting #greenriverwhiskey #paulsuttonbourbon #bourbonbrassandbeyond #podcast #OHLQ #singlebarrel #barrelpickKey topicsThe Paul Sutton Limited Release nose is described with a mix of black licorice, leather, baseball glove, sawdust, oak, and dark cherry, with repeated comparisons to toasted char and even strawberry shortcake with fermented berries.In the same tasting, they move to Green River bourbon single barrel and Green River wheated single barrel, both non chill filtered, and compare how proof and mashbill change the experience.The Green River wheated single barrel shows sweetness, grape Kool Aid, and a softer mid-palate, but the finish is flatter and, at moments, slightly bitter.The standard Green River single barrel bourbon whiskey OHLQ pick ends up being the stronger bottle of the two, with more fruit, caramel, dark fruit, and a longer coating finish.They point out that the Green River bourbon has a sweet, grassy, hay-like note on the nose at cask strength, but it develops into something more interesting and lasting on the palate.Timestamps00:00 - First nosing of Paul Sutton and the licorice leather mystery01:10 - Searching for the note that makes the nose different02:08 - Legs, proof, and the first sip on Paul Sutton03:41 - Toasted char, dark cherry, and strawberry-like fruit notes05:16 - Why this bottle sat unopened for so long06:31 - Paul Sutton becomes an early favorite on the short list08:00 - Calling the nine-year Paul Sutton rich and complex09:17 - Final pass on the Paul Sutton nose before moving on10:47 - Introducing the Green River bottles for the next tasting11:25 - Comparing the Green River wheated single barrel and bourbon single barrel12:49 - Green River history and the “Whiskey Without Regrets” story14:01 - Grape, sweetness, and proof on the wheated single barrel15:20 - Why the wheated finish feels shorter and less complete16:55 - Revisiting the wheated pour and its slight bitterness18:11 - The cask strength Green River bourbon noses sweeter but rougher19:26 - Wet grass, hay, and field-cut memories in the aroma20:38 - The regular Green River single barrel wins on finish and fruit21:50 - Why the bourbon single barrel beats the wheated expression22:35 - School shopping, kids’ sports, and the family schedule25:01 - Free Chick-fil-A sandwiches and feeding growing boys26:32 - Driving plans for Chicago and the coming road trip27:03 - Bourbon travel plans with Maker’s Mark and Heaven Hill28:52 - Wrapping the night and comparing the two big surprises30:00 - Anis, leather, and the final praise for the Paul Sutton noseLinks:Bourbon, Brass & Beyond - http://www.bourbonbrassandbeyond.comPaul Sutton Distillery - https://www.paulsuttonbourbon.comGreen River Distillery - https://www.greenriverwhiskey.com