What bourbon are you drinking? Winter 12/13

[RT Fan]

A fistful of Eagle Rare with two cubes. I find less is more when it comes to ice with my bourbon. There are some bourbons I only drink neat, but if it is less than top shelf a little ice works better than packing out the glass with cubes.

[Brisko]

As a lark I made up two identical cocktails at lunch one using Benchmark and the other Evan W. black label. Couldn't tell any taste difference between them.

Nice. And a sly way to get in two cocktails at lunch:grin:

[squire]

Sometimes we just have to shoulder the burden.

[JPBoston]

As a lark I made up two identical cocktails at lunch one using Benchmark and the other Evan W. black label. Couldn't tell any taste difference between them.

No kidding? What kind of cocktail, something more flavor-heavy than an old fashioned, I assume?

I would have guessed the Benchmark would have quite a rye spice flavor compared to the EWB... but maybe the lower proof allows it to be hidden behind the rest of the cocktail.

[squire]

Benchmark packs alot of flavor in this 80 proofer. Don't know what BT is shooting for in this brand but the expression I have is certainly above entry level.

[squire]

Oh, the cocktails were whisky, triple sec and ginger ale which I chose to help accent the rye element.

[JPBoston]

Agreed on the Benchmark. I've only had one (family sized) bottle of it last summer, but was generally impressed considering the price point.... and dorky plastic bottle. It's not very 'enlightened' of me, but I probably would have bought it again once or twice since, if not for that plastic bottle.

[higgins]

Agreed on the Benchmark. I've only had one (family sized) bottle of it last summer, but was generally impressed considering the price point.... and dorky plastic bottle. It's not very 'enlightened' of me, but I probably would have bought it again once or twice since, if not for that plastic bottle.

Do they only sell the 'family sized' bottles near you? Around these parts the big bottle is plastic, but the 750ml bottle is glass. I guess they figure that the bigger bottle will need to take more abuse?

[JPBoston]

Do they only sell the 'family sized' bottles near you? Around these parts the big bottle is plastic, but the 750ml bottle is glass. I guess they figure that the bigger bottle will need to take more abuse?

Yeah, only option is the handle for about $15. It's the only plastic jobber I've seen, at least of any bourbons I'd be interested in (maybe some of those generic-brand types have plastic, but I haven't noticed).

[White Dog]

WT12 Gold Foil. Absolutely fabulous.

[OscarV]

WT12 Gold Foil. Absolutely fabulous.

Thank you Sir for not saying "Cheesy Gold Foil" because that is blasphemous to use such a pharse when speaking of this fine bourbon.

[squire]

Can't experiment twice in one day (too daring) so the evening cocktail will be that proven favorite Old Grand Dad.

[Wryguy]

Not a bourbon, but still an American, though this stuff is so unique that I really don't know what to call it. First taste of St. George Single Malt, Batch 12. Damn. Nose like a Vin Santo or Verdicchio more than a whiskey, very crisp and fruity. In taste it is so clean, malty, and fruity, with barely a hint of char or oak. So light and pleasing on the finish. I am definitely going to buy a bottle of this.

[unclebunk]

Not a bourbon, but still an American, though this stuff is so unique that I really don't know what to call it. First taste of St. George Single Malt, Batch 12. Damn. Nose like a Vin Santo or Verdicchio more than a whiskey, very crisp and fruity. In taste it is so clean, malty, and fruity, with barely a hint of char or oak. So light and pleasing on the finish. I am definitely going to buy a bottle of this.

I've been hoping to try St. George too but have resisted pulling the trigger for some reason. Sounds good, by your description. May have to make the leap!

[unclebunk]

WT12 Gold Foil. Absolutely fabulous.

Nice one, Dog. That stuff is shit-your-pants good and I'll be sorry to see the last of the bottle I've been nursing for two years go.

[smknjoe]

Thanks to one of the awesome people here I had a nice little sampler last night.

OGD from UD (1978) Star of the show. Butterscotch all the way.

ORVW 10/107 (current bottling) Definitely better than OWA. More flavor.

ER17 (2012) Good and balanced. Not worth $120+ a bottle that you pay around here.

Lot B VERY similar to Weller 12 but sweeter and more flavorful. Still get that strange peaty scotch flavor that is there in the weller 12.

High West Campfie tasted like scotch. Don't care for scotch.

High West rye was ok I had a tiny sample and had a hard time discerning the flavors. Went down easy though.

Thanks SBer(s)!

Edited March 5, 2013 by smknjoe

[SFS]

EW 1783. Bought this on a whim today. Not much to it. Light nose, not a lot of "bourbon" flavors. It is pretty smooth (not as smooth as say, 4R YL, but it's 55% of the price). It's not particularly complex, but it's a lot more drinkable neat than Dickel #12.

[squire]

1783 is also eminently mixable . . . we all have at least one friend who wants that.

[KySalesRep]

Having a pour of ORVW 107 tonight.

[SFS]

1783 is also eminently mixable . . . we all have at least one friend who wants that.

[MyOldKyDram]

Tonight it's OGD 114.

[SFS]

Tonight it's OGD 114.

We should really try to get the word out that this is truly bad bourbon.

[hectic1]

Buffalo Trace Single Oak #67 and #99 follow by some Binny's BT...working better for me than last night.

[WAINWRIGHT]

FRSmB LE and following it up with a FR OBSK,it seems lately I just can't get enough of my Four Roses!

[hectic1]

You and me both Ryan...I love me some FR's...