What Bourbon Are You Drinking? Spring 2013

[black mamba]

HMcK BIB tonight. I could easily become an HH junky. Everything they make tastes extra good to me.

[KyFriedChicken]

Blanton's for me tonight. Need to empty the bottle to make space for something new. I'm thinking something aged 21 years.....

[Borchard]

Ended the night with EC 18

[OutlawSW]

BMH SmlB & Noah's Mill at Bourbon and Branch in SF tonight. Interesting joint and the 1st time I'd had either, had a nice time.

[Yeti]

Eagle Rare is made by Buffalo Trace, isn't it?

I think I read that it tastes like BT that has been aged longer. More intensity, and more wood.

I didn't see anyone respond to this, Alden. ER10 is the "big brother" to BT, that's correct. I enjoy them both, but think that ER10 has a slight edge when the price difference is <$5, but it can occasionally be >$10. In that case, it's hard not to go with the BT, assuming you enjoy both to begin with.

[omgmarclol]

last night poured some WLW '12 and OWA. capped it off with some ardbeg corry

[Yeti]

I had some Ardbeg Corry last night as well. I think I may need to open another WLW 12 soon. I loved my first bottle.

[OscarV]

2012 George T Stagg, neat.

Not much left, maybe two more shots after this one.

[squire]

Barton Martini with lunch.

[OscarV]

Barton Martini with lunch.

OK, I may be a fool for asking but what the heck is a Barton Martini?

If it includes vermouth then I ain't interested.

[Borchard]

last night poured some WLW '12 and OWA. capped it off with some ardbeg corry

I've been thinking about getting some Weller 12. I have a bottle of Special Reserve. How are they different?

[JPBoston]

I've been thinking about getting some Weller 12. I have a bottle of Special Reserve. How are they different?

Not sure specifically about comparing W12 to the W:SR (I always go for the OWA)... but to me, the W12 is smoother and with more barrel (wood) flavor, at the cost of being too thin, likely due to it's much lower proof (again, compared to OWA, not the Special Reserve). Which is why so many of us enjoy the "SB Blend" of mixing OWA and W12.

[Old Dusty]

I've been thinking about getting some Weller 12. I have a bottle of Special Reserve. How are they different?

Main difference, of course, is age. WSR used to be age stated at 7 yrs. Now no age statement. Both WSR and the 12 are cut to 90 proof but as far as I know all three (counting the OWA) are the same juice just different age or proof.

[MyOldKyDram]

Had a WT American Spirit after a wonderful dinner tonight.

[squire]

They are certainly kindred and each has it's own virtues. The Reserve at 90 proof is arguably the best value, especially for cocktails, the 12 of course offers age but the 107 is my pick of the bunch. You can always flavor a whisky down but you can't flavor one up and the higher proof starts out with the most flavor of the lot.

[KySalesRep]

Having a pour of OWA 7/107 tonight. If I could find some more of this age stated OWA, I think it would become my daily pour. Very tasty stuff!

[Borchard]

Starting off the night with Russell's Reserve

[z327]

Blanton's, really enjoy it neat and decided to collect all the horses....

[Borchard]

Finished off the night with pours of EC18 and then OWA

[Kalessin]

Loch & K(e)y selected Elmer T. Lee, neat.

A nice slow sipper of a whiskey while I watch the Celts try to not lose in the 4th quarter.

[squire]

Some Old Grand Dad while joining in the chat room.

[tylermke]

A few pours of OWA while I catch up on Game of Thrones and Walking Dead.

[petrel800]

Started with some Johnny Drum Private Selection. About my 4th or 5th pour out of the bottle, first time trying it, doubt I'd get another one. Hopefully it gets a little better.

Switched to Larceny and OGD114, definitely enjoying them.

[black mamba]

Not bourbon, but CC Classic 12 with 7 up tonight. Change of pace.

[ramblinman]

OF Signature to start and just made a lazy old fashioned with just AAA and a couple splashes of orange bitters.