Golden Promise

[Stonecutter]

I know most of the industry has moved on but that ain’t gonna stop me from being stoked to use the “Simpson” Golden Promise I just picked up for my next single malt whiskey. I’m also going to use safale s-04 for the first time with this. I’d be interested to hear the opinions of anyone who has used both optic and golden promise lately.

[zed255]

My first real whiskey was 75% Golden Promise, 15% Flaked Red Wheat and 10% Flaked Oats. It is still maturing but I couldn't resist pulling a small bottle recently. Was quite impressed with the smoothness and mouthfeel but at about 6-7 months old it is in a awkward place overall. I will revisit after it has its first anniversary.

[JellybeanCorncob]

One of my first single malts was Golden promise and SA04
Thanks for reminding me. I let it age for 7 months. Seriously, do it! If you can let it age for a a year or 14 months you won’t be sorry.
Do it!

[Stonecutter]

One of my first single malts was Golden promise and SA04
Thanks for reminding me. I let it age for 7 months. Seriously, do it! If you can let it age for a a year or 14 months you won’t be sorry.
Do it!

Awesome! It’s definitely going down next weekend. I’ll have to have my old lady knock me upside the head after running it so I can forget and let it sit for a while. Booze don’t last long in this house.

[8Ball]

Here’s what I’m working on for my next cask fill:

https://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtop ... t=American

[Stonecutter]

Here’s what I’m working on for my next cask fill:

https://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtop ... t=American

Damn 8 Ball you’re in deep (12yrs?) with that cask. Very nice recipe. I was figuring if Golden Promise fell out of popularity in the late 70’s early 80’s to be generous, the 15yr and 25yr Irish and Scotch is, for the most part, all Golden Promise. Not that I would compare the garbage on the shelves to any of the drop you’re putting out Brother.