What bourbon are you drinking? Winter 12/13

[SMOWK]

Got home last night and reached towards the back of the shelf and found an Old Commonwealth 80 proof. I believe this came out of a decanter with Julian Van Winkle's name on it. No idea when it's from (maybe late 70s). Such a unique bourbon. Lots of flavor for 80 proof, and the aroma is just fantastic fruitiness. I have no idea where this bourbon was made, nor how old it is, but it's a good one for sure.

Nose - Tons of fruit. Juicy fruit gum. Some oak, but not much.

Taste - Slightly thin at 80 proof. Sweet, with hints of pear.

Finish - A little short, but pleasingly sweet and fruity.

This one is just great for it's uniqueness. I could not compare it to anything else. In that respect, it gets an 87 out of me.

[squire]

Good example of how high the standard was for even grade Bourbons back when.

[SMOWK]

Good example of how high the standard was for even grade Bourbons back when.

When I find unique bourbons I tend to rate them high and the score will fall over time. I call it the WOW factor. I find that I do this most with dusty bottles. At first I really take a liking to them, but after spending some time together I like them less and less. Newly acquired barrel proof bottlings seem to be the opposite. At first they are good, but once you get to know them they just get better and better.

I think it has a lot to do with how sweet they are. I like a dryer bourbon, and there aren't many of those in the dusty world. So far a statement I made a while back holds true: The more dusty bottles I try the less I like them. While many are totally unique compared to bourbon of today, too many of them have a cloying sweet flavor that is good at first, but it catches up to me in the long run.

[squire]

Good point, the producers back then were designing whisky to be mixed in cocktails and highballs so the flavor profile reflected what the customers wanted. Except for the prices I'm glad we have the choices provided us today.

[Trey Manthey]

I have the day off, so I'm drinking a little Pappy 20 after lunch. It's tasting OK. Too early for scotch, so I might follow up with an Old Fashioned before heading to the Quarter for some Mardi Gras festivities.

[michaelturtle1]

When I find unique bourbons I tend to rate them high and the score will fall over time. I call it the WOW factor. I find that I do this most with dusty bottles. At first I really take a liking to them, but after spending some time together I like them less and less. Newly acquired barrel proof bottlings seem to be the opposite. At first they are good, but once you get to know them they just get better and better.

I think it has a lot to do with how sweet they are. I like a dryer bourbon, and there aren't many of those in the dusty world. So far a statement I made a while back holds true: The more dusty bottles I try the less I like them. While many are totally unique compared to bourbon of today, too many of them have a cloying sweet flavor that is good at first, but it catches up to me in the long run.

[dementedavenger]

I met a friend at a bar last night, sat down in a booth and the bartender - who knows I'm a bourbon nerd - came over and presented me with the bottle of PHC 2012 the bar had received that day. He poured me a taste and then I took a pour. I then had a Elmer T. Lee with club soda and something else with club soda before ending with a pour of WLW 2012. Came home and poured my wife and I each a BT w/club soda. I sort of fell asleep while drinking mine.

[fishnbowljoe]

A little PHC 10 aside the morning coffee. A wonderful way to start a relaxed day where the big agenda item is admiring the scenery outback. A little snow fall sure makes the cardinals stand out.

Will, you're my hero. :bowdown:

As for me....... After a long and arduous, but extremely productive week at work, I'm having a couple of pours of some Pappy 15. It's really hitting the spot tonight. I sure wish I didn't have to limit myself tonight. I have to work tomorrow too. :frown: Already contemplating what I should pour when I get home tomorrow. :grin:

[SMOWK]

...I'm having a couple of pours of some Pappy 15. It's really hitting the spot tonight.

Current stuff? I have really taken a liking to the current Pappy 15. It reminds me of a very well aged version of some of the outstanding SB OWA's that have been around lately.

[humchan2k]

Startin' the evening with one of my faves, a "deconstructed" Baby Saz old fashioned...yeah, it's rye not bourbon, but whatever

I can explain the dorky "deconstructed" thing, if need be... I do believe it makes the best old fashioned ever, to be honest.

[CohibaJoe]

Friend dropped off 1/3 Pappy 15. Going to enjoy some.

[jersey12]

Having a pour of makers after a knob creek. Not discussed on here often but still very enjoyable in my opinion.

[WAINWRIGHT]

Had a few pours while sitting in on our online certification tests after work,CEHT Tornado,Willett 8yr,VWFRR and some EW BIB all mini pours mind you.

Edited January 26, 2013 by WAINWRIGHT

[OutlawSW]

Just finished A B'ing OWA and PVW15 now deciding what's next...

[smknjoe]

Tasting the Larceny first. It reminds me of Maker's. Then, some OWA that's had lots of air, and we'll see where it goes from there. Probably going to be a strictly wheater night.

[z327]

OW107 very sweet after starting the evening with baby Saz, enjoying the heat from the extra proof.

[portugieser]

Enjoying some Lot B. Can't say it's heads and tails better than Weller 12 but couldn't pass one up when offered.

[jeffrey r]

Started off with V17 wheater, then PHC 12 devil's batch, then 2011 LE Small Batch. Thank you to the knowledge on this forum for knowing about these gems.

[Josh]

Enjoying some 11 y/o Liquor World of Bardstownk Willet (silver wax) with a splash of water. Mighty nice.

[Smokewagon]

Cracked open the bottle of BTAC GTS that I purchased last night. Exceptionally happy with my purchase.

~SW

[dementedavenger]

Enjoying a rather generous pour from a 2005 bottle of PVW20. Exceptionally smooth, especially compared to last year's bottling.

[Max Power]

I had a big ole pour of 4RSB last night. Lots of rye in that mashbill. Very good...especially with a little water.

[Brisko]

A couple pours of just-purchased Old Forester Signature and OWA. What a pleasant surprise! Both are much improved over the last bottles I've had. The OWA is actually good right off the bat, much better than the age stated bottle I had some time ago.

TheSignature is richer and deeper than othef examples I have had. It's the new label, if that matters. Definite bunker material in my opinion.

[ChainWhip]

Enjoying some EC12 tonight - don't open this one up often but it is a nice change of pace.

[PozzSka]

Couple of Basil Hayden last night.