Historic Lynchburg Tennessee Whiskey Steak and Burger Seasoning Review
In our house we go through Costco sized Montreal Steak spice with freaky regularity. Yes we like to eat a lot of steaks. Plus I add it too sandwiches, burgers, popcorn, even soups. I just love the flavour of it. I have tried other spice mixes but nothing has come close the versatility and great flavour of the original Montreal Steak Spike.
When I received this to review I was tentative at first. Reason being, I have just gone through reviewing the Lynchburg 151 BBQ sauce and the 151 Habanero Sauce (see reviews). I think I found out why I am hesitant to douse my striploin with this spice. I think I found out why this series of condiments is being halted from a commercial explosion. These products are good, but not great. And I believe the reason why, is that they are trying too hard. So here we go.
The package carries the same label as the rest of the line. What I found weird was that the actual container is a tinted colour. Perhaps this is for freshness issues due to the ingredients, but I couldn’t find anything in the list that would warrant this.
Ingredients: Kosher salt, black pepper, dill seed, coriander seed, red pepper, garlic, spices, soy bean oil, natural flavors, Jack Daniel’s Black Label Whiskey
So this taste is going to be more like Jack Daniel’s Steak & Burger Seasoning vs. Montreal Steak Spice. A newcomer vs. the venerable veteran.
The first thing I noticed after opening this was the aroma of the JD S&B seasoning. There was something in there I wasn’t accustomed too. That is not a bad thing, it just took some getting used to. So I did as the label said. I rubbed this spice on the steak a few hours before cooking. Hopefully the flavours will sink in as they promised. The other steak (for my hot sauce hottie) had our standard Montreal Steak Spice.
Now both list salt as the first ingredient. I have now found out why the container was tinted. There is a lot of salt. Almost so much so that I almost was tempted to take some off the steak. I thought perhaps it may have clumped in the container. But as I flipped over the steak and poured more seasoning out……..yup more salt.
The moment of truth arrived. With both steaks perfectly prepared medium-well I presented them with some fresh asparagus and potato cakes. And you know what. It was great. It didn’t beat the Montreal Steak Spice. But it held its own. I was quite impressed. So was my better half.
The flavour of this spice was just incredible and we both took turns trying each others steak. I think there may be still a little too much salt, but that aside I can’t wait to try this on my burgers or whatever else needs a good kick. Heat is non existent. But again, this never claimed to have any. Just great flavour through and through. Great stuff!!!
Packaging – 8/10
Aroma – 7/10
Appearance – 7/10
Taste – 9/10
Heat – 1/10
Overall – 8/10
Historic Lynchburg Tennessee Whiskey Steak and Burger Seasoning
Simmered and Bottled by Lynchburg Merchandise Co.
P.O. Box 8007, Lynchburg TN 37352
1-800-YUMM-911
www.whiskeysauce.com
Nice review Anthony. Its nice that yu stuck to the facts rather than blow some descriptions out of proportion, and that even though it wasn’t quite as good as your favorite, there was nothing insulting about this review. In my review of your review, I give it a 10/10
I think next time I head by Lynchburg TN I am gonna stop by and load up on some of their stuff. This is one that I think I will try!
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Glad you like it Ryan. I call em as I see em. Sometimes it takes me a few times to try the sauce to make sure I give it a fair review. To be honest in reviews only does us all good.
An excellent review Anthony! It is an unfortunate fact of commercial manufacturing- especially on the scale of whoever is making the stuff for Jack Daniels & Costco- that there is a phrase widely used: ‘salt is our friend’. Salt runs about $0.08/lb and so that is a quick and easy way to make margin. I’m *not* dissin’ anything here, just ‘splainin stuff 🙂
mmmmm salt! two substances that are so dangerous apart from each other but oh so tasty when combined!
Kosher salt is a very good salt to use, even though it looks like thier is a lot it takes 4X more Kosher salt to equal the same amount of regular salt. Plus the flakes are wider and absorb better!!
I agree, we are serious Kosher salt users, especially in my steak rub I make.
My wife brought me some of your Steak & Burger Seasoning from Nashville, Tn. but I am almost out. Where can I get it in So. California.
I live in Corona, Ca. 92880, Riverside County.
thanks,
Paul Deveny
Hi Paul,
When in doubt, order from http://www.sweatnspice.com. Remember to order extra as that stuff goes fast!
I will be in Nashville, TN on 1/8/07, where can I purchase these products
We would like to know where we can buy the seasoning. We enjoyed it so much we’re almost out. Please let us know where,( if any), we can get more. Thank you so much!
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I know what you mean! I went through this stuff quite quickly as well.
I believe you can order it from http://www.sweatnspice.com or at http://www.whiskeysauce.com
Thanks for the review Anthony. We presently produce 11 various Seasonings and Rubs and we package all of them in amber colored containers. The purpose for this is to deter fading of colors in some spices due to them being exposed to UV light from florescent lights or sunlight when on display cases. Although the amber bottles are a little more expensive we feel it is worth it to insure that our customers receive full color as well as full flavor of our products.
Ron Boyle, President/CEO Lynchburg Merchandise Company.
We purchased some of the spices at Lynchburg in one of the stores.. Now that we are back home in California we love them and want to purchase more.. but the web site is not working .. How can we order on line?
Sorry you had a problem with our website, but as far as I know it is working fine now. We received several orders this morning and previous days and weeks. Please try again at http://www.whiskeysauce.com and thanks for your interest in our products.
Ron Appetit’