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MrAtomic Advanced Taster

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I'm enjoying a new bottle of Weller 12. It's the first time in at least a year that I've had Weller 12 (not easy to find around here), and it's a great change from the OWA I've bought lately. The OWA, a long-time favorite of mine, has not been hitting the spot recently. This bottle of Weller 12, though, is great. I finished a pour a couple of hours ago, and am still enjoying the aromas emanating from the glass.

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ORVW 10/107 while watching MNF. This one's been sitting open in the back of the cabinet for quite a while. Wow! My loss for ignoring it this long.

Gary

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BHC I.W. Harper 15yr, which is not as bad as I've read, and some VOB BIB.

BHC I.W.Harper 15 is good once you get over it's 80 proof.

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I'm enjoying a new bottle of Weller 12. It's the first time in at least a year that I've had Weller 12 (not easy to find around here), and it's a great change from the OWA I've bought lately. The OWA, a long-time favorite of mine, has not been hitting the spot recently. This bottle of Weller 12, though, is great. I finished a pour a couple of hours ago, and am still enjoying the aromas emanating from the glass.
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OscarV Deity

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W L Weller Centennial, neat.

Yes I know it's only Tuesday but sometimes ya just wanna be decadent.

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It's been a complex day, probably overkill for a tuesday. Started off with PVW23 to celebrate finding my first VWFRR. After a short interlude into rum while I was tasting my Cuban pork marinade, I went to OGD114. After that I felt like a rye and had some 2009 THH. Feeling inspired to hit more BTAC, I poured some 2008 GTS. I tapped it with a little bit of filtered water, and this is probably the most I have ever enjoyed this bottle in the 2 years it's been open. Admittedly, my BAC might have something to do with that.

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My usual go to bourbons on daily basis are: ORWV 10, Weller 12, OGD 114, EWSB, FRsmB, FRSB, or EBSB. All very good for different reasons. Tonight, I deserve a treat, '09 Mariage, neat

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Found the GT Stagg 2011, wow what a whiskey! Best I have had since my Pappy 15. Smooth at barrel proof, chewy and what a super long finish. I have yet to find a bourbon with the nose of the PVW 15 however.

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Weller 12 here too, after a George Jetson kind of day..... lots of button pushing but no real work involved.

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I guess this makes 3 in a row.

Weller 12yo, neat.

This Weller 12yo is actually a 14yo. It was selected by and bottled for Cork 'N Bottle of Covington KY in 2005.

It has the classic Weller wheater nose that is so good that the taste has a hard time in matching but this is the best Weller "12yo" I have ever tasted.

Also like Pappy 20yo it's a shame that they water it down to 90prf.

I don't think wheaters can take that much water and still have full flavor.

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GreggJ Advanced Taster

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Treating myself, currently enjoying a nice dram of Jeffersons Presidential Select 17yo. Excellent juice maybe slept in the cask a little too long but, all in all damn good bourbon and who couldn't enjoy SW goodness.

I would probably rate this a 93/100.

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Well, just got into Jim Beam Black...very nice for the price...not Blantons, but not the price either.

Considering getting a handle in a few days...any thoughts?

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Currently sipping on some EC 12, but it isn't working tonight. I'll be going to my old faithful... FRSB for the next one.

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clingman71 Connoisseur

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I guess this makes 3 in a row.

Weller 12yo, neat.

This Weller 12yo is actually a 14yo. It was selected by and bottled for Cork 'N Bottle of Covington KY in 2005.

It has the classic Weller wheater nose that is so good that the taste has a hard time in matching but this is the best Weller "12yo" I have ever tasted.

Also like Pappy 20yo it's a shame that they water it down to 90prf.

I don't think wheaters can take that much water and still have full flavor.

Is it barrel #3? I have a bottle of Cork n Bottle Weller 12 barrel selection #3. First few pours left me wanting more, it seemed "tight". 3 months later and I'm loving it.

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A blind tasting chosen (pseudo randomly) by my wife. The comments recorded are more interesting than the tasting notes.

Pappy Van Winkle 20: The pretty girl next door that I wanted to go to Home Coming with... but did not. She is at the bar tonight, dressed up and waiting for her date. She is still attractive, though more so through these nostagically childish eyes.

High West Rendezvous: The fun and out going coctail hour flirt that draws and dominates my attention.

Wild Turkey Rare Breed (1999): At a smoky jazz bar with my friends. The night is drawing to a close, and many nights have ended here before. I can only hope there will be many more.

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clingman71 Connoisseur

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Reading OscarV post led me to pulling out my CnB Weller 12 #3. 1/3 of the way through the bottle and each pour gets better,

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clingman71 Connoisseur

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Treating myself, currently enjoying a nice dram of Jeffersons Presidential Select 17yo. Excellent juice maybe slept in the cask a little too long but, all in all damn good bourbon and who couldn't enjoy SW goodness.

I would probably rate this a 93/100.

I've been drinking from my JPS17 lately as well. The flavor is rich, very good, but the finish is a little short. I haven't had very much yet and am hoping that it improves with some air in the bottle. This is notpicking though as I really enjoy this bourbon. The nose is FANTASTIC, better than anything I've had, incredible.

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Is it barrel #3? I have a bottle of Cork n Bottle Weller 12 barrel selection #3. First few pours left me wanting more, it seemed "tight". 3 months later and I'm loving it.
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Yep, Barrel #3.

Brian can sure pick 'em.

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Knob Creek SB tonight. Trying to get things settled in my mind on how I'm going to bet when I get to Louisville this weekend.

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Yep, Barrel #3.

Brian can sure pick 'em.

I've had better luck with Cork n Bottle selections than Party Source selections. Due for a drive down to NKy.



			
		


		

		
	


	

	





	
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