What bourbon are you enjoying? Fall 2011

[hectic1]

Last night I had one of my bourbon drinking buddies over and we toured some of my open bottles...WSR 1995, OT 6/86 1986, ODG 86 1985, 1789b FR OBSV, Old Fitz Prime 1988, Weller 12, ORVW 10/107, Templeton Rye, Living Bottle, Louisville Weller Cent.

My favorite of the night was the 1789b FR's bottle...I just love that bourbon!

[fishnbowljoe]

After Thanksgiving dinner I had a couple of Weller flights.

2011 WLarueW.

2005 WL Weller 12yo Cork 'N Bottle selection Barrel #3 which BTW is actually 14 years old.

WL Weller Centennial.

[T Comp]

Van Winkle bourbon 10 years old, bottled last year apparently.

A creamy, soft, very flavorful bourbon, as good as it gets.

Never mind old S-W, this is as good or better.

Whence the origin, boyz? Would it be UDV make from before the sale of Bernheim to HH in '99? I forget some of this history now, but is that it?

Gary

[jfw]

In honor of the season (and a good excuse to open some bottles), I sampled the new PVW 15, GTS 2011 and FR LE 2011.

[Enoch]

Tonight in honor of my Carolina chicks playing the Clemson kittens, I'm exclusive to Fighting Cock 8 year. Bragging rights for the state are up.

[Clavius]

Starting out tonight with some Knob Creek. One of my favorites!

[awachatz]

Tonight I am enjoying some 2011 George T Stagg. I typically drink it neat, but added some water today to see how it would impact the experience. No surprise, it is great both ways.

[clingman71]

CnB ETL #15, really hit the spot tonight. Tasting a lot of cinnamon in this one.

[G.H.Adams]

Keeping it simple tonight with AAA 10 y/o.

[Flyfish]

Tonight in honor of my Carolina chicks playing the Clemson kittens, I'm exclusive to Fighting Cock 8 year. Bragging rights for the state are up.

[Special Reserve]

Last night I broke out the PVW 20 to celebrate Michigan beating O$U.

This morning I'm still celebrating with a Weller Centennial Louisville.

[OscarV]

This morning I am sipping, for tasting analysis purposes the Four Roses Limited Edition Single Barrel that was selected by Jim Rutledge for Shoppers Vineyard.

[T Comp]

Last night I broke out the PVW 20 to celebrate Michigan beating O$U.

This morning I'm still celebrating with a Weller Centennial Louisville.

[smokinjoe]

Got a recipe for a Vieux Carre from the December "Southern Living" magazine. I used Baby Saz for the rye. Trying one now, while we put up the Christmas Tree. I'm not much of a mixed cocktail guy, but this ain't bad. Kinda Manhattanish. The Cognac in it comes through nicely. I will cut back on the sweet vermouth (Vya) next time, though.

[White Dog]

OFBB 2010. I like it more and more as it's been opened for 6 months. Looking forward to finding some 2011 for comparison.

[BFerguson]

Masterson's rye tonight. Second glass from the bottle. Hoping for a better experience than the Jeffersons rye I've had.

B

[Scrub]

Drinking EC 12 on the rocks .............. not their best bottle ever, but I will probably buy another when it is on sale just to see what I get.

[Clavius]

Very Old Barton BIB. Nobody believes me when I tell them that it really isn't that bad for the price.

[smokinjoe]

Very Old Barton BIB. Nobody believes me when I tell them that it really isn't that bad for the price.

It's better than that. It's a terrific bourbon at any price! I love it. Keep fighting the good fight with those non-believers, C.

:toast:

[G.H.Adams]

I'll second you guys reference to VOB BIB as it is a great bourbon regardless of price.

This evening I am having a three finger pour of Abraham Bowman Bourbon barrel 5. Very nice and a great way to end the day.

[mosugoji64]

CNB private selection OWA, and it's just not hitting me right tonight. It's tasting very woody and astringent, and that's not like OWA at all. It's probably just an off night. :frown:

[T47]

Rainy and windy outside, sitting down with some Ridgemont Reserve and Stephen Kings, The Stand.

[OscarV]

The thread question asks "enjoying".

I'm sipping it but I ain't enjoying it.

It's a bottle of 4R OBSV barrel strength selected by The Party Source of Bellvue, KY.

This crap blows.

Very hot and thin, no redeeming qualities, well it is 108.2 proof so it would be good to guzzel and party like a frat boy I suppose.

I have been warned before about special selections from The Party Source but I was weak and I rolled the dice and crapped out.

[fishnbowljoe]

Ho hum. Back to work. :crazy: At least it was a good day for a Monday, and after having four days off. Having a healthy pour of Binny's Weller 12. Joe

[Flyfish]

It's better than that. It's a terrific bourbon at any price! I love it. Keep fighting the good fight with those non-believers, C.

:toast:

Add two more to the list of VOB BIB lovers. My wife and I make a special point of hitting the Liquor Barn in Lexington and The Party Source in Bellevue for handles. "Not that bad" is a gross understatement of its virtues.