What bourbon are you drinking in Australia? - 2012

[Stones]

Since we're still posting on the WBAYDIA 2011 I thought it was about time to start a 2012 thread as we're half way through the year! :grin:

Nice job keeping the post alive though fella SBers. :toast:

In keeping with the title I am enjoying a tipple of Blantons Single Barrel Special Reserve and a nice Weller 10yo on this foggy Thursday evening. Cheers all.

[camduncan]

Nothing last night, but I plan on finishing the last pour of my 2004 purchased UK bottle of Old Rip Van Winkle 10yo 90 proof tonight.

[deathevocation]

EWSB 2000. Might follow up with EC 18 or GD 12.

[spy247]

Currently an Aussie in New Orleans. Last night I had a Parkers Heritage 27 Yr and Jefferson's 18 Yr select at Dickie Brennan's Bourbon house. Great !!!

[Trey Manthey]

Currently an Aussie in New Orleans. Last night I had a Parkers Heritage 27 Yr and Jefferson's 18 Yr select at Dickie Brennan's Bourbon house. Great !!!

[deathevocation]

After a large lunch at the pub, I'm on the couch listening to Overkill and enjoying an EC 12.

[spy247]

Thanks for the tip Trey.

Not Bourbons, but now in Orlando smashing down some High West Double Rye and Corsair Triple Smoked American Malt. Both easy drinking and good whiskies.

[Stones]

It's Thursday night, nearly the end of the working week. The wife is out shopping, just me and the dog enjoying a sip of rye.

Started from the bottom of the quality side with a JB Rye, a few WT Rye's and I may even top it off with a Rittenhouse rye, once I find it.

[sutton]

It's Thursday night, nearly the end of the working week. The wife is out shopping, just me and the dog enjoying a sip of rye.

Started from the bottom of the quality side with a JB Rye, a few WT Rye's and I may even top it off with a Rittenhouse rye, once I find it.

Never thought about canine reviews ... which one does the pooch prefer? I'm guessin' WT ... :drink:

[camduncan]

Nothin' fancy last night.... a generous pour of Makers over ice with a splash of Coke Zero.

[Stones]

Never thought about canine reviews ... which one does the pooch prefer? I'm guessin' WT ... :drink:

Funny you mention it, he does like chewing on ice cubes so I throw him a couple while having a drink.

He has tried bourbon and rye and tends to lick his chops for a few minutes before giving me a score on each.

He gave 3 out of 5 paws for WT Rye, here's a pic of him saying g'day to you all with Homer about to jump on his back.

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[deathevocation]

WT 12 year old tonight.

[spy247]

Willet 18 yr for a change

[UNITARY]

had a few sips of my Jim Beam 6 Grain last night - different but not unpleasant.

[Stones]

Having a few sips of an EC12 I bought in 2009 from the bunker, I've had my share of bad bottles of EC12 but damn this one I have open now is outstanding. Huge hits of caramel and butterscotch sweetness with a touch of smoky flavour to boot. Wish they were all consistently like this bottle. Beautiful!

[Gumbootboy]

Been finishing off most of my 'almost empties' lately as I'm moving house/bunker and didn't want to put them through the stress of the move. EC12, Woodford Reserve, Buffalo Trace, American Honey and Basil Haydens.

Also at www.b-fonline.com/facebook/GentlemanJackAUS/fathersday/ for anyone interested $55 will get you a bottle of 700ml Gentlemen Jack that is engraved for 'free' considering you can get Gentlemen at $40 if you're lucky it's not the best deal but worth considering. Free postage for the next 30 people, going fast (was still at 500 days ago), otherwise postage is $12.

[B-Zero]

Tried the JD Honey last night. Although incomparable to the American Honey i would much prefer the JD. Its smokier and less sweet. And damn well smoooooooth on the rocks.

I have 3 drinks left in my 2008 WLW which Im thinking of enjoying tonight.. which would pave the way for opening my 2009 GTS!!

[spy247]

Like others I have been finishing off some bottles. Sazerac 6yr rye and Four Roses Single Barrel, which is damn good at 50%

Stones you got me thinking about giving EC12 another crack.

[jcg9779]

Went through a few different OWA single barrels this evening. Very very good bourbons.

[Stones]

Stones you got me thinking about giving EC12 another crack.

Yeah it was outstanding, I remember buying it for $42 in 2009 now it retails for about $60. $40 is worth the gamble but $60 is a bit steep if it's a dud bottle.

[camduncan]

Yeah it was outstanding, I remember buying it for $42 in 2009 now it retails for about $60. $40 is worth the gamble but $60 is a bit steep if it's a dud bottle.

For $42, I was prepared to use if as a mixer, but for $60, I'll be taking any funky tasting bottles back to Dans and complaining.

[spy247]

Yeah it was outstanding, I remember buying it for $42 in 2009 now it retails for about $60. $40 is worth the gamble but $60 is a bit steep if it's a dud bottle.

I remember it at $40 too. Just checked and Dan's has it for $60. Hmmm a bit rich. I'm a bit wary of dud bottles. I'd rather stump for Evan Williams Single Barrel at $63