Seagram's 7 Crown Stone Cherry

-An American Blended Whiskey with Cherry, Citrus and other flavors.

Seagram's seems to think that whiskey flavor is not enough.  So they added cherry, citrus and "other" flavors to their 7 Crown blend.  Curiosity killed the cat and the tasters are curious!  Seagram's suggests trying their blended whiskey straight or with cola... we will try it both ways and then come up with our own suggestions.

Color: Amber

Odor: Cherry flavored cough syrup but not as strong.  The cherry scent is definitely predominant. No Citrus or "other" scent (other than the slight whiskey scent)

ABV: 35.5% (71 proof)

Square bottle is nice because you don't have to worry about it rolling around on floor boards.

First we tried it straight:  Very sweet.  Definite cherry flavor.  Not bitter.  Easy to sip.  Might be nice to sip on while smoking a cigar.  Kind of like liquid Mike and Ike candies with BOOZE!  (Must be the Citrus and "other" flavors)

With cola (and by cola we mean COCA-COLA... not Pepsi, RC, Shasta, Sam's Choice... etc.): The cola definitely brings out the citrus flavors.  Cherry flavor is there but not as bold as we thought it would be.  A good way for a person who does not like whiskey to indulge.

With lemon-lime soda: A little sweet but easy to drink.

We suggest to not drink it straight unless ice is added (letting the ice melt a little).  Mixed with cola is preferred.  Pairs well with barbecues, buffets and swinger parties.

RATING: 3.5

SHINE ON!

GEORGIA MOON CORN WHISKEY



The half-empty (half-full) of Georgian Moon Corn Whiskey came into our hands by way of donation from a loyal follower.  Which, by the way, would be only way we suggest you come by some... do not spend your own money.  "Less than 30 days old" is the tag line under the title and that is about 30 days too many for this disappointing whiskey.  Come on!  It is in a 750ml mason jar and has a cool name.  Perhaps our expectations were just too high.  How could any whiskey lover pass on a jar that looks like it just came out of a wooden crate in the back of a big finned Chrysler New Yorker.  The visual attraction is about all it has going for it and that just might be all that the Johnston Distilling Company cares about.  No website to link to but check out this commercial!

Color:  Clear

ABV: 40%

Smells like musty cream of corn that went bad... in 1972.

Will not light on fire (we tried burning it)

Best paired with squirrel or possum.

RATING: 1.8  SHINE OFF!

Alaskan Winter Ale

Don't let the picture of the winged rat fool you...

Alaskan Winter Ale is a seasonal beer made by Alaskan Brewing Company and it is a shame that the season doesn't last longer.  Most of Alaskan Brewing Co.'s beers are over-hyped, much like the Quitter Queen (AKA Sarah Palin), but not this beer.  The English-style ale is made with spruce tips and noble hops.  it has a sweet start, smooth body and crisp finish.

"Some winter ale and a big woman is all you need to make it through the winter!"  - Alaskan Old Timer
However, we suggest that some good socks and a bag of Cheetos wouldn't hurt either.  Alaska Winter Ale pairs well with a herb roasted game hen (along with an apple chutney) or a Hungry Man Turkey Dinner.

COLOR : Ale (Golden)
ABV 6.4% 
IBU 27

OVERALL RATING: 3.629

Jim Beam - Kentucky Straight Bourbon

"The World's #1 Bourbon for a reason" -According to Jim Beam

"Number one because it is cheap" -According to the Alaskan Tasters.

After two sips we were ready to hop a seiner to Metlakatla.  But that would be an entirely different blog.  Jim Beam has a color that is best matches stale beer that has been found three days after a party (also known as the generic color of most cheap whiskeys).  The odor is close to that of a black Sharpie (fine point).  Very little body to the whiskey as it starts out fairly smooth and then finishes bitter (much like a psychotic woman).  Our advice is to try it on the rocks.  Let the ice water it down first and sip it slowly.  We also tried it mixed with Coca Cola and it ruined it (the coca cola).

Price wise it is inexpensive.  It can be found at any liquor store (usuallly near Northern Light).  We think it would pair well with overcooked halibut covered in Velveeta cheese.  Overall we rated it 2.25 on our scale of 1 to 5.

Our scale*:
1  Best used as engine cleaner
2  A drink to buy for someone you don't really like
3  A drink to buy for someone you like.
4  A drink to buy for yourself.
5  A drink to buy for Jesus.

*Scale ratings description may change with amount of beverages consumed by Alaskan Tasters.