What Bourbon Are You Drinking? Spring 2013

[T Comp]

From Mellow Corn to Barton BIB to WTRB-03 and ending up now with Old Fitz BIB from DSP 16 embossed with a '95 on the bottom. Maybe because of what preceded it, but the Old Fitz tonight, is reminding me again it has similarities with the taste of some Armagnacs.

[Crowes]

Started with OWA, then tried a blend of OWA and Bernheim, then back to OWA, my favorite daily pour.

Edited June 1, 2013 by Crowes

[savagehenry]

Had a tasting with my neighbor.

Only his 2nd time, but we finished a bit heavy:

1792

OGD BIB

PHC '12

ECBP

[Crowes]

Had a tasting with my neighbor.

Only his 2nd time, but we finished a bit heavy:

1792

OGD BIB

PHC '12

ECBP

[Bourbon Boiler]

Tried some OF on the porch between thunderstorms - not bad at all.

[savagehenry]

Was there a unanimous favorite of the group?

[bigtoys]

Drinks on the Driveway with a friend listening to Rush live

Four Roses: Small Batch, Small Batch Ltd Ed Barrel Strength, 120th Anniv OBSK, Bounty Hunter 11 yr old OBSK, 2013 Ltd Ed OBSK, Drink Up NY OBSV

Pappy 15, 20, 23

favorite OBSK: 120th Anniversary, the 2008 ltd ed

[KyFriedChicken]

Drinks on the Driveway with a friend listening to Rush live

Four Roses: Small Batch, Small Batch Ltd Ed Barrel Strength, 120th Anniv OBSK, Bounty Hunter 11 yr old OBSK, 2013 Ltd Ed OBSK, Drink Up NY OBSV

Pappy 15, 20, 23

favorite OBSK: 120th Anniversary, the 2008 ltd ed

[bigtoys]

What a lucky friend. That is a very nice selection.

[mosugoji64]

Started with OWA, then tried a blend of OWA and Bernheim, then back to OWA, my favorite daily pour.

[KyFriedChicken]

his son was supposed to come. he's 22 and just getting into bourbon, so I figured I'd give him a little intro. he didn't make it, so I gave my friend a little bottle of 4R SmB to take home

Edited June 1, 2013 by KyFriedChicken

[P&MLiquorsEric]

OBSK and OESK were the two recipes we chose for our private single barrels. Both of identical age around 11 years old. Hope to have both by middle of June.

Can't wait.

[smknjoe]

I started out with a sample of some VSOF from the BHC and unfortunately it was bad. The fill level was low and it was obviously oxidized. Luckily some good ole OWA saved the evening.

[compliance]

Drinking the current Binny's selection of OESO. It's delicious with a spoon of water added.

[KyFriedChicken]

OBSK and OESK were the two recipes we chose for our private single barrels. Both of identical age around 11 years old. Hope to have both by middle of June.

Can't wait.

That's 2 that went into the 2012 SmB LE. They have to taste great. Looks like I'll be visiting the P&M again. Still would like some V17.

[P&MLiquorsEric]

That's 2 that went into the 2012 SmB LE. They have to taste great. Looks like I'll be visiting the P&M again. Still would like some V17.

I have an open personal bottle at the store. I will let you have a sample next time you are in.

[KyFriedChicken]

I have an open personal bottle at the store. I will let you have a sample next time you are in.

Funny you mention that. I plan on visiting ETown tomorrow. I could bring the Hakushu 12 yr with me. I taste a little peat in it myself. I think It will last a long time in my house. Not sure if you had tried it yet.

[squire]

Eric wrote: "I have an open personal bottle at the store. I will let you have a sample next time you are in".

That's a very generous offer Eric, I wish other merchants would follow your example.

[tigerlam92]

Eric wrote: "I have an open personal bottle at the store. I will let you have a sample next time you are in".

That's a very generous offer Eric, I wish other merchants would follow your example.

I have always meant to open up a premium bottle after I purchase it and share with some of the merchants I frequent. But this year, it looks like most merchant I've talk with aren't very happy about selling the premiums like its more a hassle. Then the friendly ones are usually ones that overcharge and I can't buy. Pre-09, most of them were very friendly.

Eric's strategy is the best. I would do my purchase there.

Years ago I had some samplings at a merchant and met Tom Bulliet which was a nice experience and listened to his story.

For a purchase, sometimes it's a long drive and I want to sample it to see if I want to buy more than one and would like to share with the merchant but couldn't seem to feel right doing it now a days.

[HighInTheMtns]

I have always meant to open up a premium bottle after I purchase it and share with some of the merchants I frequent. But this year, it looks like most merchant I've talk with aren't very happy about selling the premiums like its more a hassle. Then the friendly ones are usually ones that overcharge and I can't buy. Pre-09, most of them were very friendly.

Eric's strategy is the best. I would do my purchase there.

Years ago I had some samplings at a merchant and met Tom Bulliet which was a nice experience and listened to his story.

For a purchase, sometimes it's a long drive and I want to sample it to see if I want to buy more than one and would like to share with the merchant but couldn't seem to feel right doing it now a days.

Perhaps getting an unexpected sample will brighten the mood of the merchant and buy you more friendly treatment the next time a premium bottling comes around?

I'd like to do this as well, there are a few folks in liquor stores around here who are always very helpful and would probably appreciate a pour, but that's a no-no in Utah.

[Special Reserve]

A little Gold Label WT12 this morning. A very nice treat!

[squire]

A little Barton to start the day.

[black mamba]

Just had a nice, big shot of HHWBIB to kick start my motor this morning.

[KyFriedChicken]

Perhaps getting an unexpected sample will brighten the mood of the merchant and buy you more friendly treatment the next time a premium bottling comes around?

I'd like to do this as well, there are a few folks in liquor stores around here who are always very helpful and would probably appreciate a pour, but that's a no-no in Utah.

It doesn't take me very long to figure out the merchant I would share with and the merchant I will probably not take my business back to in the future. I don't mind sharing a pour if I know I'm going to open it. If it's a hard to find and I pay a little over retail then it's probably going to sit a while in my cabinet and that will have to just be shared at some later date. It is always nice to enjoy a bourbon with someone else who appreciates it as well. There are a lot of merchants who couldn't tell you the first thing about bourbon. Those are the one's who are typically chasing the Pappy Profit, doubling the price on rare bottles and not getting a pour from me. Eric creates an environment at his store similar to the old days when you could share conversation, not be rushed to buy something and look forward to returning. That's a great approach to customers who don't like being hassled. A lot of other folks in our area could follow that model. Just my thoughts.

Thanks Jim for adding your thoughts.

[HighInTheMtns]

It doesn't take me very long to figure out the merchant I would share with and the merchant I will probably not take my business back to in the future. I don't mind sharing a pour if I know I'm going to open it. If it's a hard to find and I pay a little over retail then it's probably going to sit a while in my cabinet and that will have to just be shared at some later date. It is always nice to enjoy a bourbon with someone else who appreciates it as well. There are a lot of merchants who couldn't tell you the first thing about bourbon. Those are the one's who are typically chasing the Pappy Profit, doubling the price on rare bottles and not getting a pour from me. Eric creates an environment at his store similar to the old days when you could share conversation, not be rushed to buy something and look forward to returning. That's a great approach to customers who don't like being hassled. A lot of other folks in our area could follow that model. Just my thoughts.

Thanks Jim for adding your thoughts.

I stopped into Eric's store for a minute while meandering around Kentucky on Sunday after the Sampler. My suitcase was already (too) full, so I couldn't buy anything, but it seemed like a great place, very well stocked on both bourbon and beer, and I'll make sure to stop there earlier in my trip next time.