AaronWF Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Finally opened an I.W. Harper BiB '57/'62 only to confirm that it has been cork-tainted. It's a real shame, because I got some delicious caramelized cotton candy notes underneath the somewhat sour dirt of the cork. I haven't poured it out yet, but I'm pretty sure that's where it's headed. I'd kind of like to hold on to it long enough to get a second opinion from a fellow bourbonian.On Saturday I took advantage of having a few buddies over to knock back a handful of glasses of OGD 86 bottled sometime in the late 60's or early 70's. My friends are not regular whiskey drinkers, but each of them agreed this OGD was the best whiskey they ever drank. I can't believe this stuff used to be sold for $5.99; soft and mellow with rye sparkles glinting evenly throughout the entire sip, from the nose through the finish. It's just a really gentle pleaser of a whiskey, and it's somewhat heartbreaking that I can't just go to the store and pickup more.Yesterday I got on the ER10 train. It's a Binny's barrel, and while it's not as good as past years' barrels, it's opened up a bit over the last few weeks and was not as disappointing as my initial judgment of it when first opened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 After a very long and busy four days, I'm treating myself to a nice healthy pour of ER 101. :yum: Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcg9779 Posted June 27, 2011 Author Share Posted June 27, 2011 OF Signature to start the night off. Not tasting very good today, but I'm sure my palate is just a bit off. Typically I enjoy this pour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradleyC Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 I don't mix whiskey all that often but had a craving for a mixed drink on ice to beat the heat. I don't keep too much soda around but did find a Blue Sky all natural lemon lime (Sprite basically). I mixed that with some Willett 3 year rye. I am not a fan of bourbon and coke at all, but this one turned out really tasty. I might have this again sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanSheen Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 RB&F 1792. It's been open for a few weeks and I'm liking it better now. It could pass for a cousin of 4R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Started off with a Weller 12. Dammit, I just can't get into this whiskey. It just seems too thin, to me. And, nothing to the finish, except for some astringency. I'll take the Antique, (7 yr or NAS) any day. So, moved over to an old reliable and favorite: OCPR Slope Shoulder. Much better. The world is right, again. Well, sorta. I do have to listen to the Braves on the radio playing in Seattle, tonight. Have I mentioned before, that I hate Inter-league baseball.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Comp Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 RB&F 1792. It's been open for a few weeks and I'm liking it better now. It could pass for a cousin of 4R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wripvanwrinkle Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Tried my hand at a mixed drink. It was awful (don't tell anyone that I dumped it.)Thankfully, a 2010 GTS has washed it out of mouth (and has saved the day.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosugoji64 Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Polishing off a pour of ERSB while I polish off some homework before bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.H.Adams Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 At the end of another day of temps over 105 I am relaxing with some Buffalo Trace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcg9779 Posted June 28, 2011 Author Share Posted June 28, 2011 OF Signature to start the night off. Not tasting very good today, but I'm sure my palate is just a bit off. Typically I enjoy this pour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman1099 Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Started off with a Weller 12. Dammit, I just can't get into this whiskey. It just seems too thin, to me. And, nothing to the finish, except for some astringency. I'll take the Antique, (7 yr or NAS) any day. . This is the camp I am in.... I know the Weller 12 has a strong following, but there must be something wron with me. I just dont dig it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarV Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Started off with a Weller 12. Dammit, I just can't get into this whiskey. It just seems too thin, to me. And, nothing to the finish, except for some astringency. I'll take the Antique, (7 yr or NAS) any day. Ditto .This is the camp I am in.... I know the Weller 12 has a strong following, but there must be something wron with me. I just dont dig it.... Ditto Ditto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarV Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 And I am drinking 128.4prf, 8yo Willett, neat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autiger23 Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Angel Envy before dinner out with friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadsaw Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Wife seen somewhere about mixing woodford, pom juice and lemonade. Didnt have any woodford so i tried one with makers, one with OGD and one with WT honey. She really liked the one with WT honey. I must say it wasnt to bad so i made one for myself. Now its on to some BT for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M14Shooter Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 The bottle of Weller 12 I bought about 6 months ago was not anything special.Both OWA NAS and Weller Reserve had much more flavor and a longer finish.Hopefully it was just a bad bottle.But Weller12 is about $38 a 750 and OWA and Weller Reserve are about $22.If I see Weller 12 on sale I will give it another try.Regards,Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillman Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Not strictly a bourbon, but some early 80's Dickel black label. This bottling has a winy, rich quality which is special. Like a Madeira bourbon, sort of.Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Blacksmith Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Some EWSB '01 this evening, I'll probably do some '99 too since it's open and sort of compare them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Finishing up with a pour of Benchmark Single Barrel. Very clean and crisp, tonight. Touch of cinnamon, mid-palate. Not booming on the finish, but it certainly is lingering nicely. I'll have to check my notes, but this seems different from the last pour from this bottle. But, I ain't complaining, as it's nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.H.Adams Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I'm sitting at the computer savoring several pours of Four Roses Single Barrel. Might have a pour of Angels Envy for a nightcap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nivto Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 the party source's EC18 for me tonight... excellent bourbon Started off with a Weller 12. Dammit, I just can't get into this whiskey. It just seems too thin, to me. And, nothing to the finish, except for some astringency. I'll take the Antique, (7 yr or NAS) any day. So, moved over to an old reliable and favorite: OCPR Slope Shoulder. Much better. The world is right, again. Well, sorta. I do have to listen to the Braves on the radio playing in Seattle, tonight. Have I mentioned before, that I hate Inter-league baseball.... This is the camp I am in.... I know the Weller 12 has a strong following, but there must be something wron with me. I just dont dig it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosugoji64 Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Some EWSB '01 this evening, I'll probably do some '99 too since it's open and sort of compare them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosugoji64 Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I've decided to have as many pours as possible before August 22 - the day nursing classes start. I'm guessing I won't have much time for imbibing after that. Tonight started with HH White Label BIB, followed by OWA, and finished up with BT. A tasty evening ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigarnv Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Like Oscar I am enjoying a few pours of Willett 8YO CS...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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