Posted on Jul 9, 2019
Thousands of fish die after Jim Beam warehouse fire
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Thousands of fish have died after a fire at a bourbon whisky distillery in Kentucky led to alcohol-contaminated water entering rivers and streams.
About 45,000 barrels of bourbon burned in the blaze at the Jim Beam warehouse, where firefighters from four counties were enlisted to help contain it.
But over the weekend, officials said runoff from firefighting efforts had led to an alcohol plume in one river.
Wildlife officials say it is causing low levels of oxygen in the water.
About 45,000 barrels of bourbon burned in the blaze at the Jim Beam warehouse, where firefighters from four counties were enlisted to help contain it.
But over the weekend, officials said runoff from firefighting efforts had led to an alcohol plume in one river.
Wildlife officials say it is causing low levels of oxygen in the water.
Thousands of fish die after Jim Beam warehouse fire
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The same thing happened when the Wild Turkey Barrel Warehouse burned down. The stuff in the barrel is usually stronger than 100 proof.
But at least the fish died happy ;^)>
But at least the fish died happy ;^)>
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CPT Lawrence Cable
Don't worry about a bourbon shortage. I think every town in Kentucky is trying to build a distillery. There are at least 3 times the number of legal distillers in Kentucky as there was 15 years ago. The majority of it is pretty decent.
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PO1 John Johnson
CPT Lawrence Cable - I'm not a fan of Bourbon; to me it tastes like gasoline. I'll take Pendleton, 15yr old Wild Turkey, Crown or Chivas any day.
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PO1 John Johnson - The advantage of bourbon over scotch is that there are perfectly drinkable moderate priced bourbons, some even on the "Cheap" side. Never had a cheap scotch that didn't taste like kerosene. Of course, Gin is worse.
Try Bulleit Bourbon. A wheat bourbon (still has to be at least 51 percent corn) without that "hot" taste of the Rye bourbons.
Try Bulleit Bourbon. A wheat bourbon (still has to be at least 51 percent corn) without that "hot" taste of the Rye bourbons.
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MAJ Eugene Chu - I am aware of that. 15yr old Wild Turkey (aged in barrel) is as smooth as satin sheets!
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