611708 Mon Apr 13 13:00:17 -0700 2009 2 36 Spirits 0 4592117 I had the opportunity to hit the Bourbon Trail a couple weekends ago. We went to Buffalo Trace, which was not my favorite bourbon, but I picked up a bottle of Rain vodka which they also make there. I opened it today and was mightily disappointed. If you like your vodka with strong overtones of buttered popcorn, this is the stuff for you. Otherwise, steer clear. Mon Apr 13 13:00:17 -0700 2009 227406 JohnE O 1 4595594 Rain is apparently forced on bars if they want any part of the Thomas Handy line of whiskeys (Stagg, Sazerac, etc.). I've never tried it, but knowing that they strong arm places into buying it doesn't speak highly of the product. Although this practice is probably more abundant than I realized. Tue Apr 14 14:21:03 -0700 2009 4592117 256764 yarm 1 4597945 tasted a cucumber and lime infused one, that tasted nothing like cucumber or lime. Wed Apr 15 09:28:22 -0700 2009 4592117 124704 Icantread