Empty Bottle Support Group 2012

[Clavius]

Just threw an empty bottle EWSB 2002 into the recycling. Stuff wasn't bad but I don't think I'll buy another.

[LostBottle]

I am sorry to see this one go

[beerfactory]

finished a bottle of WTR 101, enjoyed it and need to start looking for another rye to keep in stock.

[AaronWF]

Last night I kicked a bottle of HH6yo BiB. This is a $10 heavy hitter that tastes old school. It's thick and corny with very little of the minty wheatgrass that shows up so much of HH's stuff. Dark, peachy fruits are buried under the resiny corn husks. This stuff excels alone, cold out of the fridge and on ice. It's a great bourbon to drink with a beer. It's simple, cheap and unpretentious. I love it, and it rivals VOB BiB as the best cheap bourbon I've ever had.

[BMartin42]

Another ETL hits the bin. I think I keep getting defective bottles. The bourbon just doesn't stay in them.

[Kyjd75]

Finished off a bottle of Baker's tonight. IMHO a very under-appreciated bourbon.

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[Flyfish]

Another ETL hits the bin. I think I keep getting defective bottles. The bourbon just doesn't stay in them.

[JayMonster]

Maker's Mark on ice has just been my savior during this heatwave and alas it gave up the last long pour.

[Bourbon Boiler]

I'm the same way. It takes me an absolute age to kill off most of the bottles I have because I tend to nip at them a pour or two at a time and move on to something else. Only recently did I decide to thin out the herd and devote attention to specific bottles in order to clean out the cabinet. But who am I fooling? That only frees up room for another one!

[JPBoston]

Sounds like me... I can never keep that last pour for comparison, but I always want to.

I've been missing my last bottles of OWA and EC12. While not expensive or rare, I've been on a 'value pour' search with stuff like OF86, Benchmark, OGD, etc. Can't wait to get back to my more upper-mid shelf stuff once again.

[AaronWF]

I've been missing my last bottles of OWA and EC12. While not expensive or rare, I've been on a 'value pour' search with stuff like OF86, Benchmark, OGD, etc. Can't wait to get back to my more upper-mid shelf stuff once again.

I kicked out a HH6yo BiB and an OGD114 in the last week or so, and I find myself missing some good bourbon I can pour in large glass and take down quickly. Most of my whiskey is tasting whiskey, something that I like to savor every last drop of. But the fact is that I seem to have a bit of a sweet tooth for a big, simple, tasty bourbon like the OGD114, something to drink quickly before a meal, for instance, and against what I would consider the odds, I'm missing my bottle mightily and will have to pick up another (or two) straight away!

[JPBoston]

I kicked out a HH6yo BiB and an OGD114 in the last week or so, and I find myself missing some good bourbon I can pour in large glass and take down quickly. Most of my whiskey is tasting whiskey, something that I like to savor every last drop of. But the fact is that I seem to have a bit of a sweet tooth for a big, simple, tasty bourbon like the OGD114, something to drink quickly before a meal, for instance, and against what I would consider the odds, I'm missing my bottle mightily and will have to pick up another (or two) straight away!

Hehe... you caught me. OGD is one of my favs, felt bad including it in the 'negative' list. I couldn't remember the other value brand I just tried so I added OGD in its place. Beam Black was the real negative one... I know it has its fans, but it just didn't do it for me. Especially given it's price.

Just finished a bottle of OGD BIB, and am using it to store some homemade hot sauce. The last couple days, I've been opening the fridge, seeing the bright orange label, and get happy "Oh yeah, I have OGD!"... then a split second later I remember its just my hot sauce container. It's like waking up from a nice dream and realizing you're on a friend's scummy couch.

Haven't tried the OGD 114 yet.... but it's high on my list. You think it's more sweet than BIB? To me, I got a a lot of dry rye spice out of the BIB... which was very nice, but not really sweet.

[T Comp]

I kicked out a HH6yo BiB and an OGD114 in the last week or so, and I find myself missing some good bourbon I can pour in large glass and take down quickly. Most of my whiskey is tasting whiskey, something that I like to savor every last drop of. But the fact is that I seem to have a bit of a sweet tooth for a big, simple, tasty bourbon like the OGD114, something to drink quickly before a meal, for instance, and against what I would consider the odds, I'm missing my bottle mightily and will have to pick up another (or two) straight away!

Just today I justified an older looking but certainly not a dusty WT 101 priced at $17.99 for the same reason...but who the hell am I kidding...cuz I got full and open bottles of HH 6 BIB, OGD 114, VOB BIB, AAA 10 and plenty of other cheap dusties and on and on.

But back on topic, recent empties include ORVW 107, WT RB, JJ Bowman 14yr SB and a 375 ml of Old Fitz from DSP 16.

[MyOldKyDram]

Pitching an Eagle Rare 10 yo tonight.

There have been times that I really enjoyed this bottle. Tonight isn't nec. one of those times.

[JayMonster]

I have a tendency as others do to keep a little bit from a bottle around... Though I am not sure why. Then I wind up on one of these streaks where I wind up emptying a bottle every (or every other) night because I want to make some room for new bottles. I need more bar space.

But back to the topic at hand, tonight marked the end to a bottle of Knob Creek. I keep saying I am not going to replace it because I have the KCSB, but inevitably, and probably out of instinct, I bring it back.

[Tico]

I'm gonna need a shoulder to cry on after draining this. It didn't take long to kill this bottle, maybe 3-4 months. I'm going to hold out as long as possible before I pull another from the bunker.

[JayMonster]

Bottle of Devil's Cut said goodbye. It won't be replaced... At least before bowling season starts again.

[unclebunk]

Adios to Russell's Reserve 10/101 and 10/90. Sorry to see the 101 proof bottle go.

[Trey Manthey]

Just poured out the last 2 oz of a bottle of 2009 Handy. There's so much sediment in the glass that the color is more of brown than amber. It's actually kinda nasty looking...but it tastes pretty good.

Edited July 13, 2012 by Trey Manthey

[Roadsaw]

Finished off a Binnys FR1B OBSQ while cooking tonight.

[AaronWF]

Finished off a Binnys FR1B OBSQ while cooking tonight.

I love that guy. My first FR and still my favorite recipe I've had from a Binny's barrel.

[WAINWRIGHT]

Finished of a Taylor Sour Mash;he will be greatly missed and soon to be replaced.High West Rendezvous Rye this bottle was just ok for me.

[JayMonster]

Bid farewell to a bottle of Rare Breed. It gave me a whole new level of respect for Wild Turkey. It has been replaced by a bottle of WTKS as I explore their offerings a bit more, but I am sure it will make a return.

[jtexaslonestar]

Watching thunderstorms rolling by east and west of me while enjoying the breeze and one final pour of CEHT SB . I really enjoyed this bottle but not as much as the 1st and 3rd releases.

[Brisko]

Over the past few weeks I've killed off a FR1B, FRSmB, KC1B, Willett 4 y/o rye, and HH gold BiB. There may have been others...