What are you drinking this moment?!? (continued)

[CL]

That teetotaling plan of mine lasted all of five days. I was determined to give it a run (and I will give it a run again soon), but my father-in-law came a visiting. He drinks very little for health reasons, but he loves his flavors, spirits and food included (sound familiar, Jeff?). So, I treated him to ORVW 13 yo rye on Friday (as I have talked to him over the phone for months about this whiskey) and GTS on Sunday. I was letting him taste both so he could choose one to take a bottle back with him from my stash. (See, Bobby, I am romantic.) Of course, that broke the freaking ice for me and I started on Friday and kept on rolling through Sunday.

And worked sucked so bad today that I wanted to savor some ORVW to even things out. So back to the topic of this thread, my first imbibment tonight was ORVW 10 yo, but, dang, I know you are tired of me saying this, GTS has spoiled me, so I needed something with more flavor, so my second imbibement was ORVW 15 yo.

BTW, the imbibements this weekend were ORVW 13 yo Rye on Friday, GTS on Saturday (finished bottle #2), Wathens on Sunday (yes, I opened GTS bottle #3 for my father-in-law, but somehow resisted myself), and ORVW 10/15 tonite. Damn, life is good.

[jeff]

Kentucky Spirit with a single ice cube. Until recently, for the last several months I have been drinking my bourbon almost exclusively neat. The last week or so I have been adding one small ice cube to most of my drinks. This has been a pleasant experience as I am discovering new flavors that aren't always apparent neat. That said, I think I prefer KS neat. The ice seems to be masking the warm vanilla and caramel notes that I love, and letting the spicier rye side show through. Not bad by any means, but if it ain't broke...

[YoungExec]

I've decided tonight is a good night for Whiskey Sour's.. So, Jim Beam 7 year for me tonight.. Not the best in the world, I know, but when I mix Bourbon/Whiskey with a mixer (rarely) I usually focus more on a good mixer than the bourbon.

[Black85L98]

Hi to all. Started with EW single barrel 93 Barrel 039 neat. OMG this is nice. Put the cork back in before I decided to kill it and started on the VOB 86. I took one sip neat and decided to add the coke. So I'm a wuss. It has a bit of a pepper taste. Even with coke I am not that happy. I would go back to the EW but I want to keep it for guests. I have a little Ezra I should finish so that may be next. Enjoy! and Cheers.

[Jono]

Back to one of my firsts (being relatively new to bourbon) Buffalo Trace (bought at the distillery and signed by Elmer). I have always like this one. Honey nose, nice mouth and mild finish. I have not tried EW products...but your post makes me interested

[racer]

I started off the evening with Old Fitzgerald 1849. I moved on to Weller Centennial. I poured Old Rip Van Winkel 10yr 107. I am now on the Old Weller Antique 107. It's a very smooth quiet night. Perfect night for tying trout flies. Good bourbon to drink and good dogs by my feet, life is good.

mark h.

[jeff]

Last night I opened my first bottle of Old Fitzgerald 1849. I was impressed enough with the BIB to spend a little more money. I find it nice enough, but slightly underwhelming. To me it tastes like Old Weller Antique 107 without the medicinal qualities or the tannins. I have been wanting to try the VSOF, but now I think I might wait on something else.

[Guest **DONOTDELETE**]

I'm drinking a toast to Tom C. with 20 year old Pappy Van Winkel in hopes that all his hard work will pay off in the not to distant future. Huzzah! - Linn

[MurphyDawg]

Thanx Man (BLLLEEEEE!!!)

TomC

[cornsqueezins]

You must be a wheater man thru and thru. What'd you think about following Old Rip 10-107 with the Old Weller Antique?

Some of us here have likened the Old Weller Antique to a "poor man's" Old Rip while others here cringe at making such a comparison. I think the 2 have definite similarities but would side with Old Rip any day if I had to make a choice.

-Troy

[Bob]

I am thouroghly enjoying Old Charter's Proprietor's Reserve, with just a splash of water. What a great bourbon! It has a nice rye spiciness that is just delicious.

Bob

[bobbyc]

A friend came by, a few shots of Stagg followed by a few of Wild Turkey 12. Actually the WT held up good , I have had dissappointing experiences following the Stagg with anything!

[jeff]

In one hand I have a glass of Stagg. In the other a glass of Booker's. Life is good

[jeff]

My third drink of Old Charter Proprietor's Reserve. This has to be as fine a bourbon as can be had at 90 proof. Very smooth yet rich with flavors of orange and vanilla. And there it is again: hints of acetone

[bluesbassdad]

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[Ambernecter]

Enjoying a large Baker's 107 before my evening meal. I think this bourbon exudes a cognac like quality, that when I am in the mood, must rate as one of my faves. I think one or two more after dinner drinks is likely!

[Paradox]

Began with a pour of the last bit of Jefferson's Reserve left in the bottle and now cracked open a new bottle of Elmer T. Lee. Ahh, the taste of that BT Mashbill that most here have grown to love. Both neat of course. Life is definitely good!

--> Mark R.

[hollywood]

I'm with ya 'Dox. I had the exact same thing last night! .....Going with the Rock Hill Farms tonight! I get alot of shucked green corn, and butterscotch on their pours which I really love. Life AND BT is GOOD! See ya, H'wood

[hollywood]

Again, Rock Hill Farms in a large crystal snifter (and yes, I am a firm believer in what good glassware can do!)....Waterford Crystal! Like I said I get a lot of shucked, green corn and butterscotch. Not a twin, but to me it favors Blanton's in many respects. See ya, H'wood

[Barrel_Proof]

Tonight it's Old Commonwealth neat. Julian can sure pick a batch of barrels, I tell you. Yummy, this whiskey.

[jeff]

Another glass of Old Chater Proprietor's Reserve. I can't believe how long and how many times I passed over this fine bourbon. Rich and mouth coating. Tonight I am getting a little cinnamon with a creamy butter-rum like flavor. Not so much acetone tonight

[Bob]

Jeff,

I'm glad you like the Proprietor's Reserve. It really is a fine tasting bourbon! It's definitely rich, creamy, and mouth coating. Do you get much rye flavor, like I described in the Tasting thread? I'm working on getting the Classic 90 so that I can do a comparison.

Bob

[MurphyDawg]

Old Rip Van Winkle 7/107 was what I had last night, so I'm feelin' ya! I just didnt get a chance to pop on and post about it!!

TomC

[Paradox]

As a promise to Bettye Jo, tonight I am sipping 93' EWSB neat and enjoying every glass! I'm really beginning to fall in love with each passing year of Evan Williams Single Barrel...

--> Mark R.

[jeff]

Mark,

I have yet to purchase a bottle of the 93. How do you compare it to the last couple of years? I say that because I really like the 91, but I could pass on the 92.