What's Open On Your Bar?

[tanstaafl2]

I wouldn't know where to start. For the annual GBS St. Patrick's Day gala this past weekend I had nearly 40 Irish whiskey's open just in that category. I do think I need to be a bit more cork vigilant though as I discovered while gathering them all together that I had a couple that were a bit loose. Fortunately it did not appear any whiskey was harmed as a result.

[Louisiana]

OWA

Weller12

ORVW10

RHF

ER10 SB

EHTBP

GTS

EC12

ECBP

OFBB

Sazerac 18

WhistlePig10 SB 119 proof

 

[BonVivant84]

ETL

RHF

Rittenhouse

Baby Saz

VOB 6

EC 12

EC 21

W12

OWA

FRLEsmb '14

Decanter with house blend of a few different PS FRSB

ORVW 10

Saz18

ER17

THH

HW Midwinters Night

Willett 4 year wax top

Smooth Ambler 8 year Rye

OF 1870

 

Edited March 14, 2016 by BonVivant84

[MTNBourbon]

More than I care to admit, at least 12 bottles, not including some rum. Been hitting the beer a lot more since moving to CO.

[LCWoody]

and some I forgot about in my closet, PHC Wheated, Yellow Spot, Jefersons 10y rye, Willett XCF, HHSS SB2, & WTRR 1998. 

[SebastianLloyd]

Not much to be honest. 

WR Sonoma-Cutrer

WT Diamond Anniversary

Victoria Spirits Oaken Gin

Bruichladdich The Botanist Gin

St. George Absinthe

Cointreau (need more tequila)

Disaronno (my partner drinks this with water and ice)

 

[GTD]

Do you guys try to consume your open bottles in a certain amount of time? If so what is that?

[LCWoody]

In good time.......

[Richnimrod]

12 hours ago, GTD said:

Do you guys try to consume your open bottles in a certain amount of time? If so what is that?

Hopefully, before I shuffle off this mortal coil, I guess.    Other than that no set time to finish 'em.    Most are gone within a year or so; but not all.

[Madhatter]

14 hours ago, GTD said:

Do you guys try to consume your open bottles in a certain amount of time? If so what is that?

I don't have a plan about how long each bottle should last.  But I tend to sample each open bottle about twice a month, so each lasts about 8 months.  In my whiskey education, I like to experience how much the taste changes (or does not change) over time and bottle air.

[PaulO]

I saw something on an ABC tv station yesterday.  They were talking about experation dates on all different types of products.  Anyway, the wine expert said a bottle of spirits should be consumed within a year after opening.  I'm sure there are all kinds of variables concerning this.

[Richnimrod]

3 hours ago, PaulO said:

I saw something on an ABC tv station yesterday.  They were talking about experation dates on all different types of products.  Anyway, the wine expert said a bottle of spirits should be consumed within a year after opening.  I'm sure there are all kinds of variables concerning this.

I tend to pretty much ignore everything that comes after the words; "wine expert'..... but that's just me.

[The Black Tot]

On 3/13/2016, 12:49:05, Paddy said:

Steve, that's just obscene! 

Why? With very few exceptions, it actually confused me!  Until I saw your signature at the end, I thought I was reading a list of my opens!  

Haha, ditto! I was missing a few of the fancies though. I got into Booker's too late to get the 125th. Had a few offered to me, doh! And I don't think I'm likely to have a WFE23yr for at least another 10yrs.

But the crossover was otherwise remarkable!

[flahute]

13 minutes ago, The Black Tot said:

Haha, ditto! I was missing a few of the fancies though. I got into Booker's too late to get the 125th. Had a few offered to me, doh! And I don't think I'm likely to have a WFE23yr for at least another 10yrs.

But the crossover was otherwise remarkable!

It's good to know that the three of us could stumble home half asleep to each others houses and still feel right at home.

[Harry in WashDC]

Like some others here, I have a lot open but don't have a list.  I don't think I have two of the same thing opened.  And, I don't intend on making a list.  If my wife found it . . .

[fishnbowljoe]

18 hours ago, Harry in WashDC said:

Like some others here, I have a lot open but don't have a list.  I don't think I have two of the same thing opened.  And, I don't intend on making a list.  If my wife found it . . .

…..back in the trunk. 

Sorry Harry, I couldn't resist. 

Cheers! Joe

[Postal Grunt]

I try to keep six or seven bottles open, never drinking the same whiskey more than once a week. That's enough that I'm grateful for my good fortune and not so many that I'm careless with my good health.

[Masset1982]

Hi everybody, i'm new to this forum, i'm from Belgium and i love bourbon. These are the opened bottles i got : 

Pappy Van Winkle 15yo

GTS 2013 

WLW 2015 

Colonel E.H. Taylor Single Barrel 

Willett 8 yo Rye

Smooth Ambler Old Scout 7 yo

James E Pepper 1776

Wild Turkey 8 yo 101 

Rowan's Creek

Weller 12 yo

Cheers.

 

 

[Masset1982]

no more weller 12 , sorry, my bad. 

[fishnbowljoe]

9 hours ago, Masset1982 said:

no more weller 12 , sorry, my bad. 

I hate when that happens.  

Cheers! Joe

[Masset1982]

it's a great value, but here in Belgium, i have to pay between 50 and 90 euros for it. Last bottle i've purchased cost me more than 60 bucks. Europe in not the best place for bourbon lovers. 

Cheers! Guillaume

[Masset1982]

On 15/3/2016 at 2:46 AM, LCWoody said:

and some I forgot about in my closet, PHC Wheated, Yellow Spot, Jefersons 10y rye, Willett XCF, HHSS SB2, & WTRR 1998. 

Congrats, that's a nice selection, specially the Michter's 20yo (never tasted it, but looking forward to do it). 

Would you please let me know your impression on the Barterhouse 20 yo ??

Kind regards

[LCWoody]

18 hours ago, Masset1982 said:

Congrats, that's a nice selection, specially the Michter's 20yo (never tasted it, but looking forward to do it). 

Would you please let me know your impression on the Barterhouse 20 yo ??

Kind regards

I like it, very good bourbon. I would recommend picking one up, now keep in mind I love old bourbon. 

[Masset1982]

Thx, do you think 79$ Is a good price for it ? 

[PaulO]

4 minutes ago, Masset1982 said:

Thx, do you think 79$ Is a good price for it ? 

That is about what it would cost here at regular retail price plus sales tax.  So it's probably much less mark up than you are charged on some other items.  One big question, are you getting a 750ml bottle or do they make a special 70cl bottle for Europe?