Week 1

This week's event was centered around rye whiskey. Created in Pennsylvania, rye whiskey must be made from a mash bill of at least 51% rye grain. Rye Whiskey was used historically not only as a beverage and social lubricant, but also during colonial times as currency for barter and a way to preserve harvested grains. 

Even today, in these Whiskey Rebellion parts, Rye Whiskey is still as good as gold.

A total of eight judges participated in scoring the week 1 event.  The result outcomes of each round had some surprises, but in the end the odds on favorite to win the event, did just that.

Round 1:

High West Rendezvous Rye vs. Isiah Morgan WV Barrel Rye

Basil Hayden Dark Rye vs Bulleit Rye

Round 2:

Bulliet Rye vs. Isiah Morgan WV Barrel Rye

High West Rendezvous Rye vs. Basil Hayden Dark Rye

Round 3:

High West Rendezvous Rye vs. Bulleit Rye

Final Results (cumulative average score):

#1 - Basil Hayden Dark Rye  (20.53 / 25)

#2 - Bulleit Rye (17.73 / 25)

#3 - High West Rendezvous Rye (15.5 / 25)
#4 - Isiah Morgan WV Barrel Rye (14.8 / 25)

Kel's Poolside Bar & Grill

Round 1 Kickoff at approximately 7:00 PM ET

NY Sharp Cheddar Cheese and Crackers

Italian Beef (GF) Sandwiches

Chocolate Bacon

College Football

#7 Penn State @ Illinois (12:00 PM)

Iowa State @ Ohio (12:00 PM)

#14 LSU @ Mississippi State (12:00 PM)

Central Michigan @ #9 Notre Dame (2:30 PM)

South Carolina @ #1 Georgia (3:30 PM)

San Diego State @ Oregon State (3:30 PM)

W. Kentucky @ #6 Ohio State (4:00 PM)

#8 Washington @ Michigan State (5:00 PM)

#11 Tennessee @ Florida (7:00 PM)

Pitt @ WVU (7:30 PM ET)

Syracuse @ Purdue (7:30 PM)

TCU @ Houston (8:00 PM)

MLB

Yankees @ Pirates (6:35 PM)

NASCAR

NASCAR Cup Series at Bristol Motor Speedway (7:30 PM)

Calling for a nice crisp fall evening in the 50's. Weather permitting we may have cigars and a fire poolside.