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Small Batch Bourbon Recommendations--Terminally Ill Friend
Posted on 11/24/19 at 9:03 am
Posted on 11/24/19 at 9:03 am
Hey all, I have a friend who was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer of the esophagus. He can only eat "smooth" foods--nothing that can get caught in his throat going down. I'm stocking his refrigerator and freezer with blended soups that were recommended by the great and kind cooks on this board. I'm going to the hospital with him tomorrow for the discussion about "treatment" options--but it's incurable and fast. I went over there last night to watch the game and he told me basically he just wants to live as normally as he can while he can (39, divorced, no kids). He wants to hold off on pain meds until the end. A poster on my soup thread suggested high quality vanilla ice cream and booze milkshakes for anxiety and pain--and he really loved that idea. He loves small batch bourbon--any favorites? Sorry for the long post and thanks in advance.
Laura
Laura
This post was edited on 11/24/19 at 9:19 am
Posted on 11/24/19 at 9:18 am to lratch
Eagle Rare is available in most places, smooth and has a minimum burn and at a good price point. I would start there.
Posted on 11/24/19 at 9:20 am to wickowick
Thanks so much Wick--I'll pick some up tomorrow. ABC stores closed in NC on Sundays.
Posted on 11/24/19 at 9:29 am to lratch
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ABC stores closed in NC on Sundays.
I didn't know you were in NC, you could have an issue with supply there.
Posted on 11/24/19 at 10:04 am to wickowick
Got it. If I can't get it, I'll post and ask for your next best option. I really appreciate the help. Thank you.
Posted on 11/24/19 at 10:09 am to lratch
Another suggestion is Basil Hayden’s if it’s available. It’s a lighter proof (80 proof) and very smooth.
Hopefully the milkshakes come out great whatever you choose to make it with
Hopefully the milkshakes come out great whatever you choose to make it with
Posted on 11/24/19 at 10:13 am to drockw1
drockw1,
Just wrote it down. Smooth sounds like the ticket here.
Thanks so much for your help,
Laura
Just wrote it down. Smooth sounds like the ticket here.
Thanks so much for your help,
Laura
Posted on 11/24/19 at 1:22 pm to lratch
Eagle Rare would be my first recommendation as well.
If you see some Garrison Bros and don't mind expanding the budget it's a great bourbon.
If you see some Garrison Bros and don't mind expanding the budget it's a great bourbon.
Posted on 11/24/19 at 1:28 pm to lratch
Grasshoppers might be soothing . Shot of Creme de menthe , shot of Creme de cacao and 2 scoops vanilla ice cream mixed in blender.
This post was edited on 11/24/19 at 1:30 pm
Posted on 11/24/19 at 1:41 pm to lratch
Four Roses makes a good small batch.
Posted on 11/24/19 at 1:42 pm to drockw1
quote:
Another suggestion is Basil Hayden’s if it’s available. It’s a lighter proof (80 proof) and very smooth.
I second this. The lighter proof makes it so much more approachable and drinkable. It's definitely my favorite.
Posted on 11/24/19 at 3:37 pm to lratch
Sorry to hear about your friend’s illness. Cancer sucks!!!
As far as drinks go, I make my wife a cinnamon rum milkshake. It’s bluebell homemade vanilla, a splash of milk, a handful of Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal and a couple shots of cinnamon rum. I use Caneland but that’s probably not available in NC. Blend until smooth and top with cinnamon sugar and more cereal if you like. It’s pretty dang good.
As far as drinks go, I make my wife a cinnamon rum milkshake. It’s bluebell homemade vanilla, a splash of milk, a handful of Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal and a couple shots of cinnamon rum. I use Caneland but that’s probably not available in NC. Blend until smooth and top with cinnamon sugar and more cereal if you like. It’s pretty dang good.
Posted on 11/24/19 at 5:33 pm to lratch
Elijah Craig small batch is noticeably superior to Eagle Rare in my opinion. Less than $30.
Posted on 11/24/19 at 6:20 pm to LSUBoo
Thanks so much, LSUBoo--it's on my list.
Laura
Laura
Posted on 11/24/19 at 6:22 pm to FinleyStreet
Thanks so much for weighing in, Finley,
Laura
Laura
Posted on 11/24/19 at 6:23 pm to JSM
JSM,
I recommendation AND a recipe--wonderful.
Thanks again,
Laura
I recommendation AND a recipe--wonderful.
Thanks again,
Laura
Posted on 11/24/19 at 6:26 pm to pdubya76
pdubya,
Thanks. It really does suck. I'll get some cinnamon rum too--sounds good with ice cream. Two recipes from you guys--you're wonderful.
Laura
Thanks. It really does suck. I'll get some cinnamon rum too--sounds good with ice cream. Two recipes from you guys--you're wonderful.
Laura
Posted on 11/24/19 at 6:30 pm to Enadious
Enadious,
I've seen Elijah Craig small batch in the ABC store here--so I know our decidedly unimaginative ABC Board have permitted at least one that you guys recommend.
Thanks for your kindness,
Laura
I've seen Elijah Craig small batch in the ABC store here--so I know our decidedly unimaginative ABC Board have permitted at least one that you guys recommend.
Thanks for your kindness,
Laura
Posted on 11/24/19 at 6:32 pm to CajunBandit
Cajun B,
Thanks a ton. Maybe if they have a few of these, I'll just buy some pints and surprise him. I think he'll get a kick out of trying what y'all like.
Laura
Thanks a ton. Maybe if they have a few of these, I'll just buy some pints and surprise him. I think he'll get a kick out of trying what y'all like.
Laura
This post was edited on 11/24/19 at 6:34 pm
Posted on 11/24/19 at 6:33 pm to lratch
Get him a THC tincture and mix some in too. He should also check out Carl Schaubhut‘s blog.
This post was edited on 11/24/19 at 6:35 pm
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