smokinjoe Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 A big weekend, so I'm following up with a big whiskey. An '08 Stagg. I don't hit the Stagg often, but when I do, it tells me who's the Boss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantos Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Old Fitz BIB, better than the last Heaven Hill whiskey I had which was FC.really? is the FC close to the OF BiB in value?or obviously better/worse?I haven't tried the FC yet, I figured it was marketing crap swill... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILLfarmboy Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 really? is the FC close to the OF BiB in value?or obviously better/worse?I haven't tried the FC yet, I figured it was marketing crap swill...I think its about the same price. FC caries an age statement of 6 years but it seems barrels chosen for the brand are thin, sweet and a bit hot. I think it is meant to be a little rough because of the way it is marketed. Old Fitz tastes like a less sweet more complex version. I don't know the age (Im guessing a bit younger, 5 or 5 and a half?) but i was getting a unique varnish quality that was reminding me of an end table my grandmother had. Mind you, not in a bad way.I wouldn't say FC is swill but it ain't nothing to write home about either. Too bad, realy. I think a sfift in flavoe profile to a richer and less sweet profile would improve the brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantos Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 I will def have to try FC now. I am intrigued, especially realizing it comes at good proof and I love Old Fitz BiB. (I should not have used the term 'swill'.)Presently I am enjoying a glass of Weller SR on the rocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarV Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Bulleit on the rocks with a vengeance,I just posted on the P R & C thread, so I know I'll need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost Pollito Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 I enjoyed your post Oscar. Tonight I'm finally gonna try some Old Taylor from 1983 that a kind member passed along to me. Then I reckon it'll be some BT ...neat. AsI get to hang with the boss tomorrow and pick out some BT barrels in Kentucky. I'm pretty darn stoked. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarV Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 I get to hang with the boss tomorrow and pick out some BT barrels in Kentucky. I'm pretty darn stoked. :cool:Tell us more about this.What are ya'll tasting?Will Brett be there? I assume he is the "boss".Get some more Weller 12yo!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost Pollito Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Tell us more about this.What are ya'll tasting?Will Brett be there? I assume he is the "boss".Get some more Weller 12yo!!!Brett will be there...He's the boss. So, I imagine we'll be drinking with our hands. :cool: I'll post some tasting notes after we get back tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarV Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 While in KY Joe stop by 4R's and see if you can get the 4R1B 2009 Barrel Strength up to Chi-Town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburlowski Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 ...but i was getting a unique varnish quality that was reminding me of an end table my grandmother had. Mind you, not in a bad way.Were you teething on your grandma's end table? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nor02lei Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Yesterday I had OFBB 2007 and today OFBB 2008 and Stagg 2008. All tasted very good, maybe the 2008 BB was a bit better than 2007. This Stagg defiantly need quit a bit of water to my personal taste.Leif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggilbertva Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Between work and business trip, I've done very little imbibing recently so Mon evening I enjoyed an '85 Old Overholt. This rye has a very appealing floral nose to it. Last night, standard FRSB. Busyness is getting in the way of drinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantos Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Were you teething on your grandma's end table? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILLfarmboy Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Were you teething on your grandma's end table? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beakerboy Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Tonight I'm drinking Barrel Proof Blanton's...Yum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 A nice pour of Old Ezra 7 yr 101 is getting me through the final innings of a Braves nailbiter with the Cubbies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggilbertva Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 WT 12 year split. This bottle's been sitting in the back of the cabinet so figured it was time to pull a glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callmeox Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Sipping on some FRSB as I ease into the second half of my week of vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p_elliott Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Last night and tonight I have been having some Bulleit. I didn't care for it when I first got it so I set it back and let it breathe for a couple weeks and it's much better even enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarV Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 William Larue Weller 2007, neat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funknik Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Gonna try some more Knob Creek . . . what the hell, it was a gift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburlowski Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 :cool: :cool: :cool: What can I say. Sometimes I'm an animal. :cool: :cool: smell....the smell....of the varnish.....I can't stop laughing Sorry... but I just had to share the mental image I had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILLfarmboy Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Sorry... but I just had to share the mental image I had. Don't apologize I thought it was funny, too After reading the "real deal or promotional gimmick" thread which had turned to a discussion of Booker's I decided to have a pour. This bottle is 8 years, 2 months old and 126.6 proof (Batch C97-A-31). TBoner (Tim) has said that most of the bottles he has seen recently are on the young side of the 6-8 year age range. I haven't looked at the age of what's on store shelves lately. I hope if Booker's has been bottled a bit young lately its just because of the "drought" and not something permanent. I like the batches that are close to 8 years old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 A couple of nice pours of Old Forester Signature. Muted caramel. Starts dryish, but fills out nicely. With fresh wood on the finish. This is a bourbon. Very enjoyable, this evening. I've been having a ton of fun with a wide range of inexpensive pours, lately. Folks, you don't have to break the bank, and you don't have to go back to dusties from 1972, to find outstanding bourbons out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantos Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Gonna try some more Knob Creek . . . what the hell, it was a gift.nothing wrong with it, just a touch over-priced, still a great pour, I am sure you are enjoying it.Presently I am having my first taste of Buffalo Trace 90.Very easy, is the best way I can describe it, vanilla and a hint of sandalwood? medium body, not as full as I like (although nice for 90 proof) and a (again) easy finish.Nothing really sticks out, nothing offends.This would make a prefect inexpensive bar call bourbon...and probably is at good establishments. good shit for the buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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