What Bourbon Are You Drinking? Spring 2013

[JPBoston]

It looks like all of the "normies" that came over really liked Larceny. That bottle is a goner.

Really want to try that --- one of the guys working at my local Total Wine said the distributor in AZ just 'got it in' a week or so ago... Don't know how knowledgeable he is, or if he was just blowing steam.

He didn't know anything about EW:W... Had heard of, but not seen Elmer T Lee, but he did perk up and say "Oh, I actually have heard about that one" when I mentioned Larceny.... so maybe it's legit info.

Edited May 5, 2013 by JPBoston

[cbus]

Started with Elijah Craig 12 then went to Weller 12 and am now on to Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch 2012.

:grin:

[smknjoe]

Really want to try that --- one of the guys working at my local Total Wine said the distributor in AZ just 'got it in' a week or so ago... Don't know how knowledgeable he is, or if he was just blowing steam.

He didn't know anything about EW:W... Had heard of, but not seen Elmer T Lee, but he did perk up and say "Oh, I actually have heard about that one" when I mentioned Larceny.... so maybe it's legit info.

I hope you get some. It's a quality pour at a good price ($20.00 here) and I like it better than Maker's. So did my (unexpected) guests. Personally, OWA is my favorite mid-shelf wheater. ETL is up there too for ryed bourbons.

[JPBoston]

I hope you get some. It's a quality pour at a good price ($20.00 here) and I like it better than Maker's. So did my (unexpected) guests. Personally, OWA is my favorite mid-shelf wheater. ETL is up there too for ryed bourbons.

So the mighty Larceny couldn't quite take over OWA for you, huh? OWA is a favorite of mine as well, but Total Wine just bumped the price from $18.99 to $21.99. $3 isn't much in the grand scheme of things, but mentally, it kinda kills the 'value' for me.

[black mamba]

Had a nice full Glencairn of ECBP with just a splash while watching the Derby today.

[JPBoston]

Late night --- Just had generous pours of KC:SB and WT Rye 101 while watching the Red Dawn remake.

That movie is much better than it has any right to be.

[GaryT]

So the mighty Larceny couldn't quite take over OWA for you, huh? OWA is a favorite of mine as well, but Total Wine just bumped the price from $18.99 to $21.99. $3 isn't much in the grand scheme of things, but mentally, it kinda kills the 'value' for me.

[Special Reserve]

A little PHC 10 124.3 and WLW 134.8 prior to the morning coffee. Damn the 134.8 is powerful but I think the PHC 10 was more enjoyable. Maybe the WLW will cool off as it gets oxygenated a bit.

[Sasquatch]

I doubt he could recall what he was drinking.

[Special Reserve]

To follow up on the previous post:

A couple hours after the glasses were emptied, the scent from the WLW 138.4 was incredibly pleasing. I have a feeling that in time and or a little dilution this will be great bourbon.

[squire]

Barton and coffee with breakfast.

[HighInTheMtns]

A little PHC 10 124.3 and WLW 134.8 prior to the morning coffee. Damn the 134.8 is powerful but I think the PHC 10 was more enjoyable. Maybe the WLW will cool off as it gets oxygenated a bit.

[Wryguy]

The CS wheater before coffee has become one of my favorite combinations as well. I started the practice after seeing Will post about it a couple times and it's delightful. I recently ordered the 2012 WLW and a coffee with my brunch at Longman and Eagle in Chicago, and it led to a conversation with Chad, the friendly bartender, on whiskey and the best times to drink it and best flavor combinations with different whiskies. His barista wife who works at Intelligentsia was also sitting at the bar and before long we were geeking out on all things coffee. To bring the conversation back around to whiskey, Chad placed a pour in front of me, with the words, "A little taste test."

I felt like he was feeling me out, and I'm pretty middling with the blind tastings, but I nosed it for a bit, and when he looked over, I said it smells kinda like Old Fitz Bonded, but like a nicer single barrel. He perked up, said that was incredibly close, that it was a wheater and close to 100 proof. That confused me for a sec, before he fessed up and admitted that it wasn't one whiskey but a vatting. He started saying, "One comes in at 107 proof," and before he could say another word, I blurted out, "You gave me the SB blend!" We shared a knowing smile and that was that.

I downed my dram with pleasure, and chalked the experience up as another proof of the great times and experiences I've had that have grown out of SB.com. I'm grateful to all of y'all and to SB.com.

[omgmarclol]

you should have put the call out to the other chicago sb members. we would have gladly met up with you at longman and other local joints.

[Special Reserve]

I'm joining in on the wheater before coffee Sunday morning with some 2012 WLW. Great idea!

Regarding the 134.8 proofer, maybe try a vatting with a lower proof wheater rather than using water - I had pretty good results with Weller 12 and have heard good things from some folks who used Old Fitz Prime.

[fishnbowljoe]

After a great day yesterday, I decided to have a little barrel proof bourbon beside my coffee this morning. Poured a 126.6 Willetts this morning to go with my Millstone coffee. Pretty darn good.

IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT WILL!

Thank you very much sir. May I have another? :cool:

Cheers! Joe

[petrel800]

SB blend - went 60% OWA 40% W12 this time.

[bigtoys]

a little 4R cocktail yesterday to watch the Derby

4R OBSK, cherry Gran Marnier, Noilly Prat sweet vermouth, Luxardo cherries

[WAINWRIGHT]

Some WTRRSB which I still can't get past the eminent young whiskey in the finish,I have done a small vatting of 50/50 with a WTRB which really added some depth and much needed sweetness into the mix.

[squire]

Had some Grand Dad BIB.

[thiemb]

AAA 10 yr and ORVW10/107 tonight.

[deathevocation]

Evan Williams SB 2002.

[black mamba]

I added a splash of ECBP to an ounce and a half of EC12-- warmed it up nicely!

[JPBoston]

Last night, had some WT: Rye 101 with friends.

[RT Fan]

Made myself a Woodford mint julep to watch the Derby. there was still some simple syrup on the bottom of the glass when I was done so I killed off my bottle of Eagle Rare. For dessert a small pour of Larceny followed by a dose of Taylor Tornado. Not a bad grouping.