What bourbon are you drinking? Winter 12/13

[squire]

Well, if they knew the truth our Bourbon prices would be higher.

[jeffrey r]

Larceny. My first sip ever, just opened my first bottle.

Much to my surprise, I am underimpressed. I have a feeling that a little oxidation will do this one some good; first pour out of the bottle, it tastes as though they went for all the sweetness with none of the complexity. I have a feeling it will develop in time. Too many people have said too many good things about Larceny for me to dismiss it out of hand.

Definitely give the larceny some nice air-time, and then revisit it. Last night, I had an after-dinner pour of my Larceny bottle that has been open for a couple of months. It was very tasty and satisfying, and had opened up nicely from the first pour right after opening. It's not going to be an incredibly layered bourbon at this price, but I do enjoy it as another wheater option.

[cbus]

Had some 4R SmB LE 2012 and PHC 2012 last night while watching my muskies lose. Again. But they are both awesome whiskeys!

[bourbonandbacon]

went to a concert last night. brought along larceny in a plastic hiking flask. i highly recommend those flasks for anyone trying to discreetly bring booze into places. the larceny was delicious and sure beat paying $14 for a dram of jack

[tanstaafl2]

Put the last of the open bottle of Angel's Envy in my flask to take to a banquet last night to supplement the usual meager offerings at the cash bar. Proved to be a hit among a few bourbon minded friends in attendance.

[thiemb]

Larceny, KC and poker with some friends last night.

[Special Reserve]

A little OWA NAS this morning. Say what you will about the NAS, this is good bourbon.

[callmeox]

A heathy pour from a 2001 pewter top WTKS followed by some 2008 Binny's ETL that I forgot was open.

It's amazing what you find in the back of the cabinet when you move a few things around.

[squire]

Bourbon based cocktail with lunch using Barton, Ameretto, orange juice and grenadine.

[LCWoody]

Having my first pour of AH Hirsch 16 year tonight.

[squire]

Easing into the evening with some Old Grand Dad in the glass.

[compliance]

Having my first pour of AH Hirsch 16 year tonight.

Let us know what you think. That one is still on my bucket list

[michaelturtle1]

Sipping on a Private Selection Four Roses Single barrel OESO recipe, it is a darn fine pour and I will be going back soon to pick up another bottle

[LCWoody]

It's very good, extremely smooth. Very soft on the front with some burn at the end. There has been so much hype about this bourbon that you expect this big wow factor that I did not get. It is one of the best that I've ever had, but for me I have had better. It could be that I like barrel prof bourbons, I like the strong stuff!!!!

[squire]

Woody I got a few bottles of the Hirsch 16 way back when and for some reason didn't get around to opening them for quite awhile. When the hype got going a friend and I opened one and my first thought was, well . . .that's nice . . . but it didn't make me do handsprings or anything. By the second glass I decided it was a good whisky but overpriced by at least a factor of three.

Scarcity and name recognition are what drive these prices up.

[LCWoody]

I have 3 bottles of Hirsch 16 I bought about 4 years ago for $69.95 at a local store. I don't know why I never opened them. I'm glad I didn't pay any more for them.

[smknjoe]

It's been a Maker's Mark and Larceny night for me. Having them side by side the Larceny is the winner with it being more viscous and flavorful.

[smokinjoe]

It's been a Maker's Mark and Larceny night for me. Having them side by side the Larceny is the winner with it being more viscous and flavorful.

I enjoy both pours Joe, and go back and forth as to a favorite on any given night. The interesting thing to me, is that they are more similar in style, than say, as each would be compared to OWA. The OWA is a much more oilier, bolder, and viscous than the others, where MM and Larceny are softer and drier. Have you compared them yet to OWA?

[smknjoe]

Absolutely, they are very similar and the difference in viscosity is slight (if not in my head.) Last night Larceny was just hitting "the spot" better. As compared to OWA, I would again have to agree. MM and Larceny are more similar to each other than they are to OWA. I certainly would not discount any of them as they are good pours at good prices. Larceny goes for $20.99 around here.

[Smokewagon]

Last night was a giant batch of Manhattan's made with Rittenhouse BiB. Toomuch going on to try and enjoy anything other than a cocktail of some kind.

I don't know if it is me, or what, but every now and then when I'm drinking this Rittenhouse, i catch a whiff of musty/moldy basement. It's a real turn off, and it happened again last night.

~SW

[squire]

Barton Manhattan served up with lunch.

[JPBoston]

Grrrr.... Larceny is another value-priced bourbon I can't find around here in AZ. I'll have to add it to my order when I talk to my local Total Wine manager about getting some Elmer T Lee.

[jwacky]

Grrrr.... Larceny is another value-priced bourbon I can't find around here in AZ. I'll have to add it to my order when I talk to my local Total Wine manager about getting some Elmer T Lee.

I just saw it for the first time today at my local BevMo, actually. Previously, I'd ordered it elsewhere.

[RT Fan]

Poured some Taylor Tornado into a brandy snifter, with an ice water back. An excellent way to close out a nice grilled Rib Eye dinner.

[SFS]

A little OGD BiB, which kills a 200 mL bottle. Might move on to the '08 OFBB, since I had the '05 last night. See what changes have occurred in the month or so that one has been open.