What's Open On Your Bar?

[Cassius King]

I have another question. I apologize for all the newb questions, and I appreciate all the help that's been provided.

Do bourbon makers date stamp their bottles at all? I recently bought a bottle of PVW 20 year and don't see any indication as to when it was made/bottled. How do you know if you've bought an old bottle off the shelf or a new release?

[ggilbertva]

I have another question. I apologize for all the newb questions, and I appreciate all the help that's been provided.

Do bourbon makers date stamp their bottles at all? I recently bought a bottle of PVW 20 year and don't see any indication as to when it was made/bottled. How do you know if you've bought an old bottle off the shelf or a new release?

Yes and no. If you do a search for bottle dates in the Collectibles forum, you will probably get some hits on dating a bottle. New stuff is hit or miss. With the PVW there's no way to tell that I'm aware of when it was bottled whereas the VWFRR does have one indicator where you could decipher the age and year of bottling. In some cases, new bottles have the laser imprint on the bottom of the bottle that indicates the Julian date and year. Again, it's hit or miss with newer stuff.

[awhiskeydrink]

Noah's Mill

Kentucky Spirit

Jefferson Small Batch

Buffalo Trace

only 4 true bourbons,

but a bunch of scotch... sorry guys.

Cheers, Swift

http://www.awhiskeydrink.com

[JB64]

Wild Turkey 101

Weller 7 year

Old Grand Dad 100

Blantons

Makers Mark

Four Roses yellow

Jim Beam white

Dickel 12

Glenlivet 12

Jameson

Yamazaki 12

And a bunch of other non-whiskey spirits

Jim

[ggilbertva]

Wild Turkey 101

Weller 7 year

Old Grand Dad 100

Blantons

Makers Mark

Four Roses yellow

Jim Beam white

Dickel 12

Glenlivet 12

Jameson

Yamazaki 12

And a bunch of other non-whiskey spirits

Jim

Nice cross cut of whisk(e)y. The Yamazaki is an excellent dram.

[Tony]

Howdy All:

I hope you are well.

I have-

William Larue Weller(sp?)

Blanton's

A rye, don't remember which

And many non-whiskeys mostly vodkas.

Looks like I need to open some more bourbon.

Best regards, tony

[G.H.Adams]

According to the wife, too many. I told her I would work at finishing some off.:slappin:

[OscarV]

OK folks it's been about 3 weeks since the last post so let's see what's open on my bar.

Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve, I gotta admit I wasn't expecting much from this one but it has grown on me. I think this has surpassed OGD 114 as the best Beam.

Willet Family Estate Single Barrel, This is the notorious Reid & Emerald selection of a Bernheim wheater. I like this bottle a lot but then again what's not to like, it's 17yo & 133.2prf.

Four Roses Single Barrel, Just a standard bottling that they sent up here to the Mitten from Lawrenceburg but after tasting it they probably wish they had it back!! It's so gooood.

Old Rip Van Winkle 10yo 107prf, This was a little rough yesterday when I first opened it, from 2009, it's calmed down some and I can tell that toffee heaven awaits me in a few more days.

Elmer T Lee 15 Year Old Single Barrel, This baby wants to make me cry. I have never ever ever had a whiskey that is so subtle yet so flavorful at the same time. I have kicked myself in the ass more than once for only getting one bottle of this.

Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit, A Pewter Top that was bottled 3-21-01. This one is a contradiction. Color:Lame & light. Nose:As deep as the Baby Jessica Well. Taste:Classic Turkey!! It's so goood!!

So there ya have it guys, that's what you'll find open here.

[JB64]

Nice cross cut of whisk(e)y. The Yamazaki is an excellent dram.

I am still trying to determine which style of whisk(e)ys I like best. So far I have enjoyed them all but I really like the WT101.

Jim

[politely]

Ardbeg 10

Ardbeg Corryvreckan

Balvenie 21

BTAC Handy (2010)

BTAC Stagg (2010)

BTAC WLW (2010)

Buffalo Trace

ERSB

Glenmorangie 10

JPS 17

Highland Park 18

Knob Creek

Lagavulin 16

Macallan 18

Makers Mark

Pappy 15

Pappy 20

Tomintoul 27

Woodford Reserve

[OscarV]

Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve

Willet Family Estate Single Barrel

Four Roses Single Barrel

Old Rip Van Winkle 10yo 107prf

Elmer T Lee 15 Year Old Single Barrel

Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit

Drop the Willet, the empty bottle is in the recycle bin and add;

Elijag Craig 18 Year Old, Barreled on January 29, 1992.

[squire]

Finally got the Knob creek SB cork out of the bottle and a small sample indicates this one is not going to be a quick study.

[OscarV]

OK, one month and two days later I have open;

W L Weller Centennial

Four Roses Single Barrel, Curtis/Hightower selection 10-28-08

Four Roses Single Barrel, standard current shelf selection here in MI

G T Stagg 2010

Wild Turkey Rare Breed, current shelf, I like it

[nivto]

Four Roses Single Barrel, Curtis/Hightower selection 10-28-08

Four Roses Single Barrel, standard current shelf selection here in MI

That's really making me crave some OBSV in my life. But... must... resist... opening... another... bottle.

I've read all about your barrel pick, but how's your current off the shelf selection by comparison?

[flintlock]

In no particular order:

Lot B

ORVW 10/107

ET Lee

OWA

Weller SR

McKenna SB

EWSB 1998

EC 12

Fighting Cock

Ritt BiB

EW BiB

VOB BiB

VOB 90

AAA 10 star

AAA 10 year

OC 10 year

Charter 101

Not a bad selection - and I thought I didn't have anything to drink! :cool:

[OscarV]

I've read all about your barrel pick, but how's your current off the shelf selection by comparison?

The off the shelf 4R1B is a good one and closer to other 4R1B's, spicey with a hint of sweetness.

The C/H selection has the most fruit I have ever tasted of any OBSV in whatever bottling, the nose is like a OESO.

[chefnash51]

ok I will play

let's see (from memory)

Old Weller Antique

Weller Reserve

Old Fitzgerald Prime

Old Fitzgerald 1849

Weller 12

W L Weller Centennial

Pappy Van Winkle 15

Pappy Van Winkle20

Van Winkle Family Reseve Lot B

Old rip Van Winkle 10/107 proof

Old rip Van winkle 15/107

Willett 17 yr (SV) Barrel #1

Willett 17 yr (SV) Barrel #2

Willett 17 yr (PS) 2010 Wheated

Willett 13 yr (PS)

Vintage 17 bourbon

Pure Kentucky X0

Jefferson 17 Batch #1

Jefferson Reserve (Liquor Depot barrel)

Sam Houston

Booker's

Baker's

Knob Creek

Knob Creek SB reserve

Jim Beam Distiller Series

Old Grand Dad BIB

Old Grand Dad 114

Evan William SB 2000

Elijah Craig 12 yr

Elijah Craig 18

Parker's Heritage 10 yr

Parker's Heritage Golden Ann.

Russell's Reserve 90

Wild Turkey 101

Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit

Wild Turkey Rare Breed

Hirsch Reserve

Ezra Brooks 12 SB

1792 ridgemont reserve

Old Forester Signature

Old Forester 86 prrof

Old Forester Bday 2008

Eagle Rare

Eagle Rare 17 2008

George T Stagg 2010

Willaim larue Weller 2010

Buffalo Trace

Elmer T Lee 15 yr

Elmer T Lee 90th bday

Colonel E.H. Taylor

Rock Hill Farms

Four Roses Single Barrel

Four Roses Small Bactch Limited Edition 2010

Four Roese Single Barrel Limited Edition 2010

Four Roses mariage 2008

Virginia Gentlemen

Rye:

Russell Rye

Sazerac Jr

Thomas H. Handy 2008

Sazerac 18 yr 2008

Michter's Rye

Rittenhouse BIB

Templeton

Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye

Vintage 21 yr

Straight Wheat:

Bernheim

Other:

Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey

Buffalo Trace White Dog

Scotch:

Glenlivet French Oak 15 Yr

Glenlivet 12

Irish:

Bushmills 1608 Anniversary Edition

Redbreast 12

Pretty sure that's all of them, and yes open. minus the ORVW 15 yr... that is not open (yet)

[tehbeardman]

ok I will play

let's see (from memory)

<lots of stuff>

:bigeyes: :bigeyes:

:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

[cds]

Too many for me but here goes:

Carriage House Apple Brandy

Aquavite di Vinaccia Riserva Grappa

Vieux Pontarlier Absinthe

Hendrick's Gin

Santa Teresa 1796 Rum

Balvenie 12 Doublewood

Glenmorangie 10

Laphroaig 10 Cask Strength

Four Roses Single Barrel

Elijah Craig 12

Woodford Reserve

Evan Williams SB 2001

Bulleit Bourbon

Pappy Van Winkle 15

Whistle Pig Rye

[ethangsmith]

Let' see....

Cabin Still

Evan Williams 1783

Old Heaven Hill BIB

Heaven Hill white label

Elijah Craig 18

Pikesville

Rittenhouse BIB

Hirsch corn whiskey

Michter's Rye

Michter's Bourbon

Michter's American Whiskey

Michter's Pot Still Whiskey

Michter's Pot Still Whiskey 101 proof

Old Overholt

Basil Hayden

Old Grand Dad BIB

Old Grand Dad 114

Knob Creek SB

Knob Creek

Baker's

Booker's

Evan Williams Honey

Evan Williams Cherry

Jacquin's Blackberry Brandy

Jacquin's Rock And Rye

Laird's Apple Brandy BIB

[tehbeardman]

OGD 114

WT101

FRSmB

FRYellow

EWSB2000

EC12

Bookers

PHC 10yr

Bond & Lillard (mid 80's)

[Parkersback]

OK folks it's been about 3 weeks since the last post so let's see what's open on my bar.

Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve, I gotta admit I wasn't expecting much from this one but it has grown on me. I think this has surpassed OGD 114 as the best Beam.

Willet Family Estate Single Barrel, This is the notorious Reid & Emerald selection of a Bernheim wheater. I like this bottle a lot but then again what's not to like, it's 17yo & 133.2prf.

Four Roses Single Barrel, Just a standard bottling that they sent up here to the Mitten from Lawrenceburg but after tasting it they probably wish they had it back!! It's so gooood.

Old Rip Van Winkle 10yo 107prf, This was a little rough yesterday when I first opened it, from 2009, it's calmed down some and I can tell that toffee heaven awaits me in a few more days.

Elmer T Lee 15 Year Old Single Barrel, This baby wants to make me cry. I have never ever ever had a whiskey that is so subtle yet so flavorful at the same time. I have kicked myself in the ass more than once for only getting one bottle of this.

Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit, A Pewter Top that was bottled 3-21-01. This one is a contradiction. Color:Lame & light. Nose:As deep as the Baby Jessica Well. Taste:Classic Turkey!! It's so goood!!

So there ya have it guys, that's what you'll find open here.

[BourbonJoe]

Michter's Pot Still Whiskey 101 proof

[Enoch]

1792 Ridgemont Reserve

Ancient Age 10 - year

Ancient Age BIB

Baker's

Basil Hayden

Benchmark

Benchmark Single Barrel

Blanton's

Boman Brothers Small Batch

Booker's

Bourbon Supreme

Buck

Buffalo Trace

Bulleit

Charter 101

Corner Creek

Eagle Rare

Early Times 357 Bourbon

Elmer T. Lee 1B

Elijah Craig 18 year

Evan Williams Single Barrel 1995

Evan Williams Single Barrel 2000

Fighting Cock

Four Roses Mirage 2009

Four Roses Single Barrel

Four Roses Small Batch

Four Roses Yellow Label

George T Stagg

Heaven Hill

Heaven Hill Old Style

Henry McHenna Single Barrel BIB

J. W. Dant BiB 1989

Jefferson's

Jim Beam White

Jim Beam Black

John J. Boman Single Barrel

Knob Creek

Maker's 46

Maker's Mark

Noah's Mill

Old Charter Classic - UD

Old Charter Classic - BT

Old Charter Proprietor's Reserve - UD

Old Crow - 1988

Old Crow - Beam

Old Forrester Birthday 2009

Old Forrester Birthday 2010

Old Grand Dad 114

Old Grand-Dad Bonded ND

Old Grand-Dad 86 ND

Old Grand-Dad 86 Beam

Old Heaven Hill BIB

Old Rip Van Winkle

Old Taylor - 1988?

Old Weller Antique

Pappy Van Winkle's 15 year

Pappy Van Winkle's 20 year

Rebel Yell - 1983

Rebel Yell - New

Rock Hill Farms

Rowan's Creek

Ten High

Ten High Ten

Very Special Old Fitzgerald

Virginia Gentleman

Wild Turkey 12 Year

Wild Turkey 101

Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit

Wild Turkey Old No. 8

Wild Turkey Rare Breed

Wild Turkey Russell's Reserve 101

Willet Single Barrel

William Larue Weller

Woodford Reserve

Other Whiskeys

Bernheim Straight Wheat

Barton's QT Blended

Buffalo Trace White Dog Mash 1

Cococtin Creek Rye

Crown Royal

Early Times Blended

Glenlivet Scotch

George Dickel Black Label

J. W. Corn

Jack Daniels Black

Jamison Irish

Jim Beam Rye

Mellow Corn

Midnight Moon Old

Overholt Rye - 1995?

Rittenhouse Rye

Sazerac Rye

Segrams Seven Blended

Segrams Seven Blended Anni

[OscarV]

Just four open at the moment, well actually not "open", at 6:13am they have been recorked for several hours.:grin:

Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit, 2001

Old Rip Van Winkle 10/107

Willett 6yo 129.2prf distilled 2003

Old Charter Proprietor's Reserve Louisville