What are you STILL drinking right now

[CL]

No, not OFBB, but my birthday bourbon. I got a bottle of 16 yo Hirsch for my birthday today.

Ok, I bought it two weeks ago in Chicago for myself for my wife to give it to me on my birthday. It's not often that I go over $50/bottle, but this was one of those rare times.

I wanted to post my tasting impression, but I just wanted to relax and savor it. I didn't want to have to think. And I didn't want to drink more of it - I didn't want to put a big dent in it as it's my only bottle. I will say, though, that it does have a unique character. Also, it was much smoother and more mellow than I expected. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

My wife also made me a very nice gift. She bought bourbon labels off Ebay, matted them, and framed them. She made two frames. Once we get them hung in my home office, I will snap a photo and share it with you.

[jeff]

After a weekend spent with the inlaws, where such an overt display of self indulgence would surely be frowned upon, I am having a glass of Weller 12yo and smoking a Punch Rothchild. I will state now and for the record that Weller 12yo is the best value bourbon in the world. No question!

[CL]

Here are the two frames of bourbon labels my wife may for me for my birthday. She did a wonderful job, didn't she?

[bobbyc]

Does that say Beans Best ? The pants rating is history, But that's got to be at least 4 or better!

[CL]

Bern's Best, Meadow Springs Distillery, Meadowlawn, KY.

Most of these labels are from various distillery names located in Meadowlawn, KY. There is some info in Sam Cecil's book on RD #39 in Meadowlawn and the brands produced there, some of which I have in these frames, e.g., John P. Dant, Old 1889. But, I haven't had time yet to decipher all the distillery names to see if they are all RD #39, though some are like Old Boone Distillery, Meadowlawn Distillery, and Old 1889 Distillery. These bourbon folks sure weaved a very tangled web that will take me some time to untangle.

The Ebay seller claimed that all these labels are original and not reproductions. RD #39 ceased operations in 1977, according to Sam Cecil, so it does seem plausible that the labels are authentic.

But, I really don't care if they are authentic or if they were on great bourbons. The labels are a great conversation piece and a view into part of bourbon history.

[MurphyDawg]

Having a bottle of Old Buckeye bourbon would rock! (Being the state tree of Ohio and all, as well as Ohio State's Mascot, brutus). I am jealous of the label even. . .


BLEEE!!


TomC

[bobbyc]

They sell some of these labels at Heartland Decanters . I don't think there is a strong trade in fake Bourbon labels yet. BettyeJo could tell you more, I was in the label room at HH and it is impressive. They have piles of each one( and Hundreds of different labels) and you could imagine that if a brand was dropped , the labels would live long unless they were destroyed. Now every one knows they don't have hundreds of taste profiles or mashbills, so in with the dogs and cats.

[ratcheer]

Beautiful. What a sweet wife you must have!

Tim

[tommy]

Ancient Ancient Age with a little ice. I had a really rough exam today, so I poured myself a loooonnnggg drink.

Tommy

[ratcheer]

Do you get the 10-year old or the 10-Star?

Tim