Empty Bottle Support Group 2013

[sutton]

BX now has a "bourbon porn" page. Well here's some "bourbon snuff porn"

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Drink yer whiskey, kids.

[Tony]

Killed a FRSB2013 this weekend, almost shed a little tear as the last drop fell.

Best regards, Tony

[smknjoe]

Just put to rest an OGD 114. Cue Taps.

[Trey Manthey]

I hate FB but I really want to see what all this BX fuss is about.

[theglobalguy]

Please spare yourself the pain.

On the one hand it's a fascinating sociology experiment and a heck of a history lesson in what used to be out there. The flip side is that it's quickly spiraled into folks posting photos of bottles in stores and hedging to buy/flip or not. I wasn't around bourbon when it was allowed on ebay, but imagine it's like ebay with more photos and less realistic prices.

But i digress, polished off a BMH over the weekend. Damn mystery NAS bourbon strikes again...not making that mistake again.

[LCWoody]

Just put a Parker's 27 year to bed. One of the best I've ever had. I see Hirsch has a 28 year bourbon but it's a little pricey.

[Wryguy]

Just put a Parker's 27 year to bed. One of the best I've ever had. I see Hirsch has a 28 year bourbon but it's a little pricey.

IMO don't bother with the Hirsch 28, it doesn't hold a candle to the PHC27. But then again you love woody stuff and that H28 is like making out with a piece of lumber, so it might be right up your alley.

[RVTsteve]

Just put a Parker's 27 year to bed. One of the best I've ever had. I see Hirsch has a 28 year bourbon but it's a little pricey.

The Hirsch 25 might be up your alley. I found it for about half the price of the 28 and I think it's mighty fine. or as my friend said when he took a sip of it "well, that doesn't suck!"

[LCWoody]

Thanks for the info Wryguy. I have a 25 year and I do like it.

[suntour]

Agreed that the Bourbon Exchange is a bizarre social experiment. The thought of people going in liquor stores, then seeing something they've not seen before and immediately posting "should I buy this?" is just a new era.

Killed off my bottle of Eagle Rare barrel select last night with some good friends. Either this was a particularly good bottle that I was too harsh on initially or a few months of air time did it some serious favors. It was delicious.

[Trey Manthey]

Finally finished a 2011 GTS that's been lingering since October. Usually I'll look at a bottle that's under half full and think, "I'll go ahead and kill that bottle this weekend." I think this is the 3rd time I tried to take this beast down by myself and I finally succeeded. I did the last two ounces in style with an Old Staggfashioned. Burp.

[jeffrey r]

Finished a 750 of VOB BIB last night. Bought it from TPS last fall. Won't be going to the recycling bin though, as I bought a 1.75 at the same time to back it up. Not one of my absolute favorites, but a great pour, especially from a value standpoint.

[TunnelTiger]

Finished my first and last bottle of Old Overholt. When new at this you have to try it all.

[smokinjoe]

Finished my first and last bottle of Old Overholt. When new at this you have to try it all.

That's the spirit, TT! Damn the "consensus opinion", and try them for yourself. I despair every time I read when someone asks for and acts upon the boards consensus opinion. The only group that an individual should listen to and truly trust, is his own group of taste buds.

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[hn4bourbon]

That's the spirit, TT! Damn the "consensus opinion", and try them for yourself. I despair every time I read when someone asks for and acts upon the boards consensus opinion. The only group that an individual should listen to and truly trust, is his own group of taste buds.

:toast:

You're absolutely right. You can only trust your own taste bud. The thoughts and opinions here are really good guidelines but you have to eventually taste it for yourself to know whether you like it or not. Unfortunately, that is one of the reasons why i have way too many bottles opened currently and way too many bottles waiting to be opened. I have found that my taste buds have agreed as well as disagreed with some of the well liked as well as the disliked around here.

[p_elliott]

That's the spirit, TT! Damn the "consensus opinion", and try them for yourself. I despair every time I read when someone asks for and acts upon the boards consensus opinion. The only group that an individual should listen to and truly trust, is his own group of taste buds.

:toast:

I agree and disagree I like to try everything. There has been times I have bought things that a trusted member warned me against and I thought I should have listened.

[fishnbowljoe]

There has been times I have bought things that a trusted member warned me against and I thought I should have listened.

I've never done that before. :skep: :banghead:

[squire]

When new at this you have to try it all.

Tiger you can trust me more than the others, trust me on that.

[whiskeyagonzo]

Another bottle of OWA bit the dust tonight.

[mbroo5880i]

I trust my own instincts. But, I do give some deference to opinions of people on this board within reason. I have received some great advice on bourbons to try. Each and every one of these has been an enjoyable experience, even if I don't like a particular bourbon as well as something that I have had before. I don't like to always order the same thing off the menu at a restaurant either.

Sure, I would love to try some of the top shelf bourbons that are discussed and maybe some day I will. So, when I see posts about $100+ (actually $50+) I read them with interest but I am like Bargain Basement Bob, I read and live vicariously. Yeah, I will probably fork over $$ for ECBP or Stagg at some point but they won't be regular pours. They will be special treats. Of course, there is only so much interest in posts about VOB or EC12. We all want to hear about the special pours. We all can enjoy that one of us is enjoying something special.

An empty bottle is sad but at the same time it commemorates an experience that one of us has enjoyed.

[TunnelTiger]

Finished off my first bottle of Knob Creek Rye. Not saying it will be my last because there are too many left to try. I still have bottles of Ritt and Templeton to open. To date I love JDR in Manhattans & Old Fashions and WP neet, must add I loved the WTR101 but currently not available in my part of the world.

[JVande]

Last pour from a 2009 GTS. Someone please tell me the truth or lie to me that the 2011 or 2012 is as good or better. I have those in the bunker and the 2011 is next. This has been a Top 3 pour for me and yes, I have all of tried most of the "hard to finds" released in the past 6 years.

[HighInTheMtns]

I haven't tried the '09 Stagg... I have a bottle in reserve to drink with my daughter (born in '09) when she's old enough to appreciate it. Glad to hear good reports on it.

[MyOldKyDram]

Super cool Jim. That will be amazing.

Killing a 4R 2012 SmB right now.

[whiskeyagonzo]

Just killed a 2012 OFBB.