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It is surprising and interesting to me how the KC18 isn’t over oaked. When I’ve tasted the KC18, I was impressed. I think Beam has figured out the balance. Heaven Hill could take a lesson from Beam. Cheers

Good call, that's a really good one

Just to follow up on my impromptu SBS. If I were wanting to be "scientific" (I'm not),... then my previous post would have included these details Nose: KC18 Palate: Baker's 13 Finish: KC18 Yes I preferred the nose and finish of the KC18. The finish on the KC18 is especially exquisite. Elite, even. But I drink whiskey. The *taste* (i.e., "palate") is what matters most to me. In this case, on this night, the Baker's 13 just *tastes* a little bit better. Granted, the KC18 leaves a more lasting and pleasing note on the finish, well after the sip is complete. Sometimes, that might be more important to me, ... but not on this night. I just wanted to add these little details for any of my fellow bourbon nerds, lol

I like the way you think. If the OF doesn’t work out, I might go to the Beam cabinet. Cheers

Yessir. Sometimes it doesn't cost that much more to go first class! Cheers!

KC SiB, KC18 and Baker’s 13? All in one session, you are living right my friend You are right, Beam is hitting their stride. Enjoy & Cheers

With all of the Recent OF BiB, I thought I might join the party. I haven’t sampled from this bottle for a bit. I’m looking forward to the revisit. Cheers

The Knob Creek SiB PS tasted so good that I knew right away that this is a good Beam palate night. So for my next pours I made sure I made them count. KC18 Baker's 13 Yr Both are excellent well aged bourbon that have just the right amount of oak without going over. Kinda like a contestant on the Price is Right that bids just .01 cent over the next highest bidder (you youngsters might not understand this reference, lol). It's tough deciding which of these I like best. Tonight I'm going with the Baker's 13. It just has a bit more depth and complexity than the KC18. But the KC18 always impresses me that an 18 year bourbon is capable of being rich and balanced while not being over-oaked. It's a rare feat to pull off in bourbon with the brand new oak casks. Beam must have a really good handle on the capabilities of their various rickhouses.

I hope you like yours more than I did mine.

These store pick SiBs never disappeared in my neck of the woods. And agreed they are usually excellent for the price.

That's a tough loss.

Last pour from a KC120 SiB Lincoln Rd store pick. A few drops of water tames it down and brings out all the flavor. This last pour is a full 2 ounces so I will take my time enjoying this one.

Well crap, not the news you were looking for I know. But you will feel a lot better when its all said and done. I've had lower back surgery myself so if you are curious for any advice, PM me. Rehab will be critical regardless. But you can do this!

I hear ya’ @0895. I had a few of those over the years. A 200 ml tax stamped bottle is all I have left.

I caught your good side.

HA! Once again it is proved! Always better to be lucky than smart, careful, thorough ... pick a word. They all apply. Good for you (and your lucky hubby!) on this stroke of "genius", managing to construct the perfect itinerary! Sometimes things just work out so darned perfectly, it's hard not to just smile like the Cheshire Cat!

Hey, one of those guys looks like me… Always fun killing time with you guys.

Sad day. No backups.

No such luck tonight…Thunderboomers drove me into the garage, where at first I could sit here and enjoy the rest of this Flathead 660 with the door open…Then, the find shifted, and drove the rain in too much, so door closed where I’m continuing on. Hoping I can open back up, cuz the days heat is lingering here.

Delicious!

Revisiting this one....

Everyone was vying for their own little piece of shade. I was over walking the dog. No numbers..just stay in line/the honor system. The ribs will likely show up. It's been so long since I've made any I'll have to remember how!

Amen! I'd buy it by the case if it was that cheap now

We lucked out and will be there during the Chihuly event at Makers. I got us tickets for the night tour. The restaurant will also be open late that night. Thanks again for the suggestion!

Dragged down an 'old' sample bottle (among many) that I have decided to start killing off. This one is a Booker's Roundtable Pick, from 2013 (I think... too lazy to go look). Quite a nice pour, as nearly every Booker's I've ever tasted has been. I long for the days when Booker's was found on shelves everywhere at about $40 (or even less!). But, I really did enjoy this last taste of this one. If I could've had a sample before buying, even today, I may have opened the wallet (not easy for a tightwad like me) for $60 or $70. A really nice, well-rounded example of what Beam can do. Loved killing it off. ...Now . . . What next? Stay Tuned.....