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M14Shooter
12-19-2010, 20:23
I was lucky to come across a 1969 Cabin Still decanter.I could not wait to try the treasure inside.

Color: Dark Gold /Amber Clear not cloudy

Nose:Carmel Sauce,Toffee,Sweet Pecan,Spun Sugar ,Sweet Dried Fruit with the Barrel Char and Oak elements in the background.

Taste:Great Balance and medium weight,Lot of Carmel and peanut oil in the Mid-Palate,followed by flavors of honey,hint of candied fruit and toffee.The finish was somewhat sweet and thick and went on for about 30 seconds.There was a a fair amount of oak in the finish but not too much for my palate.

Overall I like this old timer a lot.It held up the test of time and delivered the goods.
I always love tasting a bit of Bourbon from the past.

I plan on sharing this with some Bourbon friends so they can get a chance to see what an older S/W Bourbon tastes like.

Regards, Mike :grin:

squire
12-19-2010, 21:00
Just as I remember it Mike, it's funny to think in 69 it was considered a lower shelf product.

ratcheer
12-20-2010, 06:58
Ah, those were the days. I had Cabin Still a few times, but don't remember much about it. My SW bourbon of choice in '69 was Rebel Yell. Then, late in the year, I was introduced to Old Fitzgerald.

Yes, those were the days.

Tim

squire
12-20-2010, 09:29
Tim did your Rebel Yell have the six year age statement?

ratcheer
12-20-2010, 15:16
Tim did your Rebel Yell have the six year age statement?

Yes, I believe it did. It was also 90-proof.

Tim

squire
12-20-2010, 16:08
Same here, I distinctly recall seeing the six year age statement but don't remember if it was on the label or a sticker on the neck.

Jono
12-21-2010, 13:56
Your tasting notes are mouth watering....sounds delicious.
The peanut note is an interesting find.

squire
12-26-2010, 13:17
Wonder what something with similar characteristics would sell for today.