Happy Hour - James E. Pepper Barrel Proof Decanter Bourbon

About this episode

Tony and Fingers review James E. Pepper Barrel Proof Decanter Bourbon and discuss various topics including food and current events.

On this version of the Happy Hour, Tony and Fingers review the James E. Pepper Barrel Proof Decanter Bourbon, a gorgeous bottle with a proof that comes in just under 110 - though you would never know it from the nose. The guys get oak, caramel, vanilla, baking spice, a mystery fruit note they can’t quite pin down, and what Tony describes as a rich custard-like finish. At around $60, both agree this one is absolutely in the liquor cabinet. Also on the Happy Hour: six once-popular lunches you don’t see much anymore, including liverwurst sandwiches, chipped beef on toast, perfection salad, sardine sandwiches, and the deeply troubling possibility of a peanut butter and mayonnaise sandwich. Plus, Cuba makes threats, gas prices hit the car market, used SUVs may become bargains, Tony considers a 1989 Corvette, and Defiance Beef has a Memorial Day deal worth checking out. Find everything at EatDrinkSmokeShow.com.

People in this episode

Host: Tony Katz

Topics covered

• bourbon review
• food history
• gas prices
• used SUVs
• Cuba threats

Keywords

• bourbon
• James E. Pepper
• Happy Hour
• gas prices
• used SUVs
• food history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Defiance Beef

Products: James E. Pepper Barrel Proof Decanter Bourbon

Places: Cuba, Memorial Day

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