PVW 15 vs. Lot "B"

[unclebunk]

As others have said, both Pappy 15 and the Lot B are excellent pours and should definitely be sought out. However, when sampled back to back I greatly preferred the Pappy 15. It is fuller in texture and flavor without being overly woody for a 15 year old product. It also seems to be more balanced overall, as the otherwise excellent Lot B seemed just a tad "thin" by comparison. Don't get me wrong, if somebody bought me a bottle of Lot B tonight (Is my wife reading this? hint-hint) I'd be over the moon. But when faced with the choice of spending a mere $5 more, I would grab the Pappy 15 every time. It is now one of my top three bourbons!

[booniesville]

I revisited the PVW 20yr last night. It has been almost a year since I had it last. I remembered it as being very think with an over powering oak finish. Last night was different. It still had that thick almost chewy consitancy but the flavors seem to be more balanced. The grain flavor was more present and accented by the charred oad instead of being over powered. The alcohol was there at the front but almost had to push through to be tasted. It also had a coating effect which I have not found with other bourbons to this extent. A couple drops of water smoothed the flavors fourther. I found there to be little distiction of components but more of a complete flavor which was not broken by the water. The finish stuck with me and accented my meal of left overs and junk food (wife is out of town ) very well. I have a line on the 15yr at a fair price, so here is hoping it comes through.