what bourbon are you enjoying spring 2012 ?

[LostBottle]

Celebrating my graduation with Elijah Craig 18 and TPS JPS 18. This eases the transition from "college senior" to "unemployed 22 year old."

Congratulations! Out of curiosity, what was your major?

[PaulO]

I got into the have to try something new mood. While at a local grocery store buying food, I noticed the Makers 46 on sale. I thought this was just a gimmic when it came out, and hadn't bothered. It's actually pretty good, but rather pricey in the high $30s (with tax more like $40). I'm going to try and save some for guests. It goes down real easy. I still think I prefer Weller 12, regardless of price.

[JayMonster]

I got into the have to try something new mood. While at a local grocery store buying food, I noticed the Makers 46 on sale. I thought this was just a gimmic when it came out, and hadn't bothered. It's actually pretty good, but rather pricey in the high $30s (with tax more like $40). I'm going to try and save some for guests. It goes down real easy. I still think I prefer Weller 12, regardless of price.

[SMOWK]

Starting out this evening with lots of OGD114. This is one of those easily obtainable bottles that is so damn good it keeps me drunk AND out of the bunker.

[ratcheer]

I am cooking dinner and having a large pour of Old Grand Dad 86-proof on the rocks.

Tim

[kyrocklover]

Boss bought a couple pours of Makers 46. This bottle was much better than the one I have open at home. Of course, it could be that it was better because he paid for it.:grin:

[bad_scientist]

WLW 2011. Found one near me for a good price, so I thought I'd open the one I had to see if it was worth replacing. I like it a lot - lots of cinnamon, butter, and syrup. A breakfast for adults!

edit: Also had a sip of the Smooth Ambler Yearling, a few days after opening. While the new wood is still strong in the nose, on the palate it's like melted buttercreams. Not complicated but really, really tasty. I like it now and I'm sure I'll love an older version.

[jtexaslonestar]

After having a terrible cold all weekend, I am now capable of fully enjoying a nice pour of OWA. FINALLY!!!!:woohoo:

[hectic1]

Grabbed a pour of Bowman 18yr SB cut to 107 proof...this is a very nice pour at 107...I'm on the fence at 138.6!

[clingman71]

Vintage 17 tonight, always enjoyable

[Bourbon Boiler]

Opened a new bottle of Blanton's tonight. Tastes a little light, but still decent. Don't know if it's me or the bottle that's off - probably me.

[m_jolley]

This spring I am really enjoying Old Weller Antique and Weller 12. I usually prefer rye bourbons to the wheated.

[m_jolley]

Grabbed a pour of Bowman 18yr SB cut to 107 proof...this is a very nice pour at 107...I'm on the fence at 138.6!

Was fortunate to taste the Bowman recently, that is one fine bourbon at either proof point!

[Ejmharris]

Sitting on deck after dinner enjoying a nice pour of Basil Haydens. I get the arguments about worth the price or not but IMHO it is a nice refreshing pour when you want something a little lighter. Nice sweet easy tones from this guy tonight and was just what I was looking for. If I find it at the price I got it last time (low 20's) I will get it again.

[jtexaslonestar]

Should be in bed , but being able to taste bourbon again is keeping me awake. Taylor Tornado to end the night. Gonna post in the Smoking section, too!:cool:

[unclebunk]

This spring I am really enjoying Old Weller Antique and Weller 12. I usually prefer rye bourbons to the wheated.

But if you're going to go with wheaters, you've chosen two beauties! Ever try mixing the two, as others have suggested?

[CoMobourbon]

Sitting on deck after dinner enjoying a nice pour of Basil Haydens. I get the arguments about worth the price or not but IMHO it is a nice refreshing pour when you want something a little lighter. Nice sweet easy tones from this guy tonight and was just what I was looking for. If I find it at the price I got it last time (low 20's) I will get it again.

[mosugoji64]

I agree; regardless of price, this stuff is good for what it is.

Now, with a $40 price accounted for, I will always abstain. I got it as a gift, and I think I would describe it as an ideal gift bourbon: enjoyable, but not the kind of thing I would ever buy for myself.

I enjoyed the sample I had, but the flavor was similar enough to OGD114 that the significant jump in price was hard to justify. If I found a bottle of BH in the low-mid 20s, it would be a good buy. It'll be interesting to see how the quality holds up now that BH lost its age statement.

[Clavius]

Good ol' Weller SR for me tonight.

[smokinjoe]

Are there many things better than a cooled pour of this Heaven Hill 6 yr BIB pulled from the beer fridge?!?! Nope. Enjoying this treat, while out back by the pond listening to the Braves on the radio. :yum:

[m_jolley]

But if you're going to go with wheaters, you've chosen two beauties! Ever try mixing the two, as others have suggested?

Not yet, but I will in the near future and let y'all know what I think IMHO.

[clingman71]

CnB OWA #60 tonight, back to back wheater nights.

[cbus]

Congratulations! Out of curiosity, what was your major?

My major was history, with a minor in business when I realized that I probably should have been a business major. No, I don't know what I want to do with it.

[jcg9779]

Some Woodford tonight...trying to kill off a low fill bottle that's been open for years.

[Max Power]

Some Woodford tonight...trying to kill off a low fill bottle that's been open for years.

I need to start doing more of this to create more space, but I just like having all of the options for company.