What Bourbon Are You Drinking? Spring 2009

[funknik]

Having some more Rare Breed, the current stuff -- it's easily the best current Turkey I have had, head and shoulders above the rest.

[funknik]

Wow, back-to-back . . . am I the only one out here drinking? Lucky me.

Today while grilling and enjoying a Sunday in the back yard I poured an Old Fitz BIB '93 and after a nice T-Bone I had an Old Ezra 7/101.

Now I'm on the couch watching the 76ers and Magic and tasting a tad of Elijah Craig 12yr.

[OscarV]

Old Grand-Dad 114, neat.

Another winner.

[ggilbertva]

Wow, back-to-back . . . am I the only one out here drinking? Lucky me.

Today while grilling and enjoying a Sunday in the back yard I poured an Old Fitz BIB '93 and after a nice T-Bone I had an Old Ezra 7/101.

Now I'm on the couch watching the 76ers and Magic and tasting a tad of Elijah Craig 12yr.

Andy,

What are your impressions of the OE 7/101? When I picked up the bottle of VWFRR the other day, they had the OE on the shelf for $13 but I passed on it.

[docbible]

I just got back from the visitation and services of a good Friend and great educator. Mr. Ousley you touched the hearts of many, this pappy 23 is for you. tim

[independant]

handcocks reserve just opened it and not to bad

[chefnash51]

decided a personal sick day is just as valid as a physical sick day.. played some online poker with the wife and enjoyed:

The last of a bottle of Elijah Craig, then a pour of Wathen's, then Lot B.

:grin:

[ggilbertva]

It's a little early in the day but I'm home doing dishes, laundry, cleaning, etc. so what the heck. Poured a little jigger of Julio's RHF I.

[nor02lei]

OGD 114, OFBB 2008 and fall 1990-2003.

Leif

[jburlowski]

On the road again for business so it's either JBW or MM at the hotel bar. I've been going with the MM. (sigh)

[ggilbertva]

On the road again for business so it's either JBW or MM at the hotel bar. I've been going with the MM. (sigh)

[independant]

1792 It was left on the computer table from last night.

[Luna56]

On the road again for business so it's either JBW or MM at the hotel bar. I've been going with the MM. (sigh)

[ggilbertva]

Really enjoying my WTRR 101. Forgot it was in the back of the cabinet....

[fishnbowljoe]

Blanton's here. :yum: Nice stuff. Glad I bought this bottle. Joe

[DeanSheen]

RITT BIB neat. This bottle is going down better than the last.

[nor02lei]

Hancock reserve, Jonny Drum 101 and WT 12 export. The last one with some nice dark chocolade.

Leif

[Luna56]

Just settling back with a little ERSB. Too late for Booker's, but... Tomorrow.

Cheers!

[mgilbertva]

Ok, tonight I'm drinking something weird. I purchased a bottle of Forty Creek Barrel Select. Frankly, I think it's overrated - reviewers spoke of it very highly but I find it a little bland. I know, it's Canadian, but there are some out there that I do like, e.g., Wiser's 18 yo is outstanding.

I recently opened up a bottle of Rittenhouse Rye BIB and it's everything I love in a whiskey.

I was looking at the not-empty bottle of Forty Creek and wondering what I should do with it (I have lots of other things to drink that I like much more) and on a whim I decided to do a Gillman and mix them. It worked! It made a very interesting, complex and pleasant blend that I'm going to have again. It's got some spice, a little wood, bananas, vanilla.

I did a 1:2 mix, Ritt to 40 Creek.

[callmeox]

In honor of a trusted source, I'm enjoying a pour of OGD 114

[funknik]

Having some Ritt BIB -- tastes like a pine tree.

[smokinjoe]

Virgin 7 yr 101. If you've lately been disapointed in WT 101, and can get your mitts on this one, you'll do yourself a favor by picking it up. Or, you can go with the Old Ezra 7 yr 101. Same thing.

I need to arrange a trip to Alabama, so I can get another bottle.

[DeanSheen]

Having some Ritt BIB also.

I'm getting ......pudding! Seriously though I like his stuff now.

[funknik]

Having some Ritt BIB also.

I'm getting ......pudding! Seriously though I like his stuff now.

I like it, too. I have, however, decided that it needs ice and/or water . . . I almost invariably prefer my whiskey neat, but this stuff needs augmentation.

The water seems to eliminate the juniper/pine flavor.

The taste I had from someone else's bottle seemed much richer than what I've been drinking. The water definitely softens it up and (yes . . .) brings out the flavors. There seems like a good amount of barrel in the finish, too, which I appreciate.

[Sijan]

Lately I've just been having a lot of WT101 in hot toddies - it's about the only thing that gives me a respite from this cold I can't shake...I still don't have my voice back after losing it on Sunday.