nor02lei Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 I did have WT101 from 1982 before eating another Christmas table yesterday. It tasted better than ever before from this bottle that seemed no need a lot of oxidation. After dinner I had vintage rye 21 with the coffee and ORVW 15 with the almond cake. All three tasted splendid!Leif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Comp Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 More proof that bourbon does not give you a hangover. Before dinner Manhattan with equal shares of Heaven Hill BIB and Rittenhouse BIB. The glass of wine with Christmas dinner followed through the wonderful long evening with pours of Old Fitz SW Prime, Old Fitz SW BIB, JPS Batch 1, Binny's Weller 12, WT Rare Breed-03-93, and a finale of PVW 15...all shared with a few interested family members. Not sure anyone was truly converted or took in my bourbon history ramblings but they did enjoy exploring a world beyond Jack, Jim and Jose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Having a little OWA 107. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nor02lei Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 WTR before one more Christmas table, this time with my 2 sons. After dinner I had ORVW 15, Handy 2008, and right now OGD 114. Nice drinking evening as the earlier Christmas days.Leif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMOWK Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Starting out this Sunday evening with some 2005 Saz18 in one of my new crystal Glencairns. My girl got me a 4 glass set w/pitcher & watch covers. I must say, the pitcher is pretty, but it looks handmade. A bubble or 2, and it sits a little crooked. I like to think it's had a few drinks.About the Saz:Color: A Copper PennyNose: Thai Cuisine, Curry, Atomic FireBall CinnamonPalate: Red Hots and more Cinnamon. Some cotton candy also makes an appearanceFinish: Sweet. A little maple and oak make it through at the end.Conclusion: Makes me feel like I'm eating candy at a state fair. One with farm animals, a ferris wheel, and hay strewn about.This bottle was given to me by a friend of mine, when it was bout half full, about 6 months ago. I believe he had it a good six months prior to that. Said it gave him heartburn. With the tasting notes above, I don't feel it yet, but I would have to agree. This stuff is pretty good. I'll have to cut some Handy down to 90 proof and see how it compares. Both straight up, I usually prefer the Handy to the Saz18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggilbertva Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Starting out this Sunday evening with some 2005 Saz18 in one of my new crystal Glencairns. My girl got me a 4 glass set w/pitcher & watch covers. I must say, the pitcher is pretty, but it looks handmade. A bubble or 2, and it sits a little crooked. I like to think it's had a few drinks.About the Saz:Color: A Copper PennyNose: Thai Cuisine, Curry, Atomic FireBall CinnamonPalate: Red Hots and more Cinnamon. Some cotton candy also makes an appearanceFinish: Sweet. A little maple and oak make it through at the end.Conclusion: Makes me feel like I'm eating candy at a state fair. One with farm animals, a ferris wheel, and hay strewn about.This bottle was given to me by a friend of mine, when it was bout half full, about 6 months ago. I believe he had it a good six months prior to that. Said it gave him heartburn. With the tasting notes above, I don't feel it yet, but I would have to agree. This stuff is pretty good. I'll have to cut some Handy down to 90 proof and see how it compares. Both straight up, I usually prefer the Handy to the Saz18.Keep in mind that the Handy is a young Rye, probably about 6 years old while the Saz is 18 years old. You should find the Handy to be more spirited than the Saz. Both good pours nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarV Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I am drinking a much deserved Wild Turkey Tradition 14yo.I am winding down after 3 days of festivities.I feel like I have been working at a resturant/hotel this weekend.Friday we hosted my wife's family, Saturday out of town friends and today my family, whew! I'm gonna get another Turkey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYtaster Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Finished my latest GTS bottle just before the holiday and took a break because of all the goings on. WT101 tonight, its good to get back into the swing of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman1099 Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 enjoying some Weller antique reserve. :grin: (sr and 1/107 vatted 50/50) BT really needs to add another 100 proof Weller back to the line-up.:hot: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburlowski Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Several blasts of a Willett 13 yo SB. Nice stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hectic1 Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Had a pour of FRSmB followed by a pour of ETL 90th...getting green apples and pears on the nose of the ETL...never gotten that from any other ETL before! :bigeyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruby K Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 thanks to bourbon claus, doing a OWA taste test: gold vein from 95, 2003, and the last of my own 2000 bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docbible Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Travled with a WT Tradition, not alot left in the bottle. Good palate but too much burn for me. Needed ice and time to tame. tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarV Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit, neat.Happy Holidaze! Another big weekend coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nor02lei Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 WT 8 export, WT101 bottled 1982, JDSS, WRSO, Cadenheads uncut HH 15, Stagg 2009 and ORVW 15 yesterday. Leif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nor02lei Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 WRSO, Stagg 2009 and Handy 2008. All neat and very good indeed. I did like the Woodford best and I thought it was the most intense as well despite the much lower proof.Leif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loose proton Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 ...I did like the Woodford best and I thought it was the most intense as well despite the much lower proofYes, the new WRMC Oak is very intense and unusual. I've only two bottles so far, but may get more to set back for later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErichPryde Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 I am currently drinking the best damn WT I've ever owned- a Kentucky spirit no-symbol wood top. It is, hands down, the most gentle and honeyed WT I've ever tried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronHead Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 I decided to play around and combine two open bottles of OWA. One was about 1/4 of NAS and the other was about 1/3 of a bottle of '08. I liked both of these whiskies by themselves. The jury is still out on the combination... The finish of the combination seems more woody/tannic than the finish of each one separately. Plus the alcohol seems more pronounced. I think I'll come back to it in a day or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShewDawg Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Finally had my first taste of Weller 12 and it is definitely an excellent bourbon imho. Since they do not have these in NJ, I will have to load up next time I can get my hands on these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtoys Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 a couple of glasses of Lot B--for the Bears victory tonight over the Vikings. GREAT game--finally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Da Bears! Had a few tonight. Weller SR, OWA NAS, Weller 12, ER 101 NO, and had the last pour from a 375 of 78 Benchmark. JoeGlad I don't have to work tomorrow. :grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hectic1 Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Went out tonight and started with a Black and Tan...no good choices at the bar! Then went GJ and diet the rest of the night...sorry to dissapoint...no bourbon...TN Wiskey tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburlowski Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 FR Mariage 2009... hands-down the best new American whiskey of 2009! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 FR Mariage 2009... hands-down the best new American whiskey of 2009! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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