What bourbon did you purchase today? - Winter 2012/2013

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Originally Posted by tanstaafl2

The CEHT Small Batch got a mention in the most recent Spirits Journal blog.
Is the OWA that much different from Weller 12?

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It is to my taste... The W12 is very woody and thin, while the OWA is very sweet and thick, with some alcohol kick. I don't have the killer palate/tasting notes that others here have though, they may be able to define the difference better.

A very good day today, I got 3 bottles of the new Russell's Reserve Single Barrel and 4 Old Rip Van Winkle 10/107.

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Originally Posted by OscarV

A very good day today, I got 3 bottles of the new Russell's Reserve Single Barrel and 4 Old Rip Van Winkle 10/107.

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That one ORVW seems to have accidentally opened itself and filled you glencairn! Great buy.

Nice haul. Better find that leak on the ORVW.

I will be curious to know what you think of the new RR Oscar,being a known WT fan.The RR is on my radar,just have yet to pull the trigger.

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Originally Posted by OscarV

A very good day today, I got 3 bottles of the new Russell's Reserve Single Barrel and 4 Old Rip Van Winkle 10/107.

http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/...pscd413311.jpg

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My interest in the RRSB has been nil, until I viewed your pic, O. That bottle and labeling (particularly the Single Barrel part) screams "Buy me, Joey!!". I am weak, and like pretty pictures...:crazy:

I picked up a few good wheaters today. Found some more V17 at a cheaper price than the one I bought yesterday so I grabbed another one, I also bought a VSOF 12, an ORVW 10/107 and a Lot B. The last ones on the shelf.

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Originally Posted by theglobalguy

That one ORVW seems to have accidentally opened itself and filled you glencairn! Great buy.

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I couldn't have gotten the ORVW's without help from friends, the Cleveland/Chicago network is loaded with good people.

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Originally Posted by MyOldKyDram

Nice haul. Better find that leak on the ORVW.

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Yes I have been trying to plug that leak but gave up and I just let it flow.

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Originally Posted by WAINWRIGHT

I will be curious to know what you think of the new RR Oscar,being a known WT fan.The RR is on my radar,just have yet to pull the trigger.

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Originally Posted by smokinjoe

My interest in the RRSB has been nil, until I viewed your pic, O. That bottle and labeling (particularly the Single Barrel part) screams "Buy me, Joey!!". I am weak, and like pretty pictures...:crazy:

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FWIW here's what I find.

Nose: Bold vanilla upfront and red tart cherries in the background.

Palate: Entry to mid those cherries take over on top of creamy vanilla spice.

Finish: Decent length on the finish, the vanilla stays the longest.

Overall: A nice litle bourbon, balanced and mature, it is a vanilla bomb though and a good thing the cherries are there to quiet it down some.

Thanks for the notes Oscar, I guess now all I need to do is order some up!

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Originally Posted by portwood

A small number (a case of each?) of Sazerac 18 ($101) and THH ($100) became available for online ordering through LCBO vintages a couple of days ago. I managed to snag two of the THH before both disappeared about an hour later. I would have preferred the Saz ... but, they were gone by the time I found out.

The description says 63%. My search of previous releases didn't turn up any 126 proof bottles, so, I have no clue which ones will be delivered. Anyway, I'm looking forward to my first taste of BTAC.

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My first bottles of BTAC turned out to be .... the 2012 edition: 66.2% ABV
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