What Bourbon Are You Drinking? Spring 2013

[Crowes]

How was the OWA/Bernheim combo?

I'm sampling a couple of Kahn's SB OWA. One is a bit more woody, the other a little sweeter. Together, they're very good!

It was pretty good, but I preferred the OWA on its own, as well as the Berheim. The mix was a little too sweet with some of the oak and leather notes I like in OWA a little too subdued.

[squire]

Thought I'd start with Old Grand Dad.

[ebo]

A nice glass of Old Ezra 101.

[savagehenry]

Just finished a Double Squire.

That's a pour of VOB BIB followed by a pour of OGD BIB.

[theglobalguy]

WLW 2012, getting sad that the bottle is half empty now.

[squire]

henry that's what I call a perfect match.

[OscarV]

Closing down a nice Saturday with some WL Weller Centennial, neat.

Good night folks.

[Old Dusty]

It was pretty good, but I preferred the OWA on its own, as well as the Berheim. The mix was a little too sweet with some of the oak and leather notes I like in OWA a little too subdued.

Have vatted Bernheim w a couple of different things to good effect. It just doesn't do enough for me solo. Think tonight will be my own "Blend of Mashbills" w Bernheim and OGD 114

[Meruck]

OF 101 dusty. cause I can............

[MissingKY]

Weller 12 from a fresh bottle. Either I've seriously changed, or this bourbon has seriously changed. Really char-forward, and not in a good way. I haven't bought a bottle of Weller 12 in a couple of years and remember really enjoying the few previous bottles I've had. This one is thin and tastes like charcoal. I like well-integrated smoke in my whiskey - enjoyed a Highland Park 15 last night - but this one's killing me.

On the other hand, I got my first NAS bottle of Weller Antique last week after drinking down my supply of 7/107, and I think that one's just as good if not better than the last age-stated bottles I had. Great neat and wonderful in cocktails.

[smknjoe]

Weller 12 from a fresh bottle. Either I've seriously changed, or this bourbon has seriously changed. Really char-forward, and not in a good way. I haven't bought a bottle of Weller 12 in a couple of years and remember really enjoying the few previous bottles I've had. This one is thin and tastes like charcoal. I like well-integrated smoke in my whiskey - enjoyed a Highland Park 15 last night - but this one's killing me.

[squire]

I have to go along with your assessment Joe and I frankly think NAS provides the Master Blenders with more flexibility to concentrate on flavor.

[P&MLiquorsEric]

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.

[393foureyedfox]

We invite any straight bourbon members to stop in anytime. Be sure to mention that you are a SB member for a special pat on the back and wallet. I am there until 5 or 6 most days. Steve is there on Saturday and Sunday during the day.

[JLH3]

EWSB 2003. Gotta go looking for more.

[hectic1]

I had a couple fellow SB.com members over last night and we tasted through a lot of bourbon/rye. Off the top of my head I had Bowman 18yr GS 138.8, Bowman TPS 10yr Rye, FRSB 1789b OBSF, FRLE SB 2013, FRSB 1789b OBSK, Jefferson 10yr Rye Twin Liquors, VW Lot B 2008, Willett 22yr Rye Doug & Neil Black Ink, ER101 Lburg, WSR Lville 1996, Willett 8yr 1789b #1434, WTRR SB, and WTRR 10/101. I really enjoyed hanging out with Tom, Steve, Ben, Justin and Marc...I hope you guys had as good of a time as I did.

Edited June 2, 2013 by hectic1

[brettckeen]

super jealous Bob

[squire]

Barton with breakfast and all is well.

[thiemb]

Alright, I'm gonna try to remember everything I tasted at Bob's last night but some of the details are a little foggy. BHC OC PR, BHC VSOF, Weller Centennial, ER 101 Lawrenceberg, S-W OF BIB, Kentucky Tavern, Balcones Rumble CR, Journeyman Kissing Cousins, JD unaged rye, FR Mariage '09, FRSB 1789b OBSF, Willett 8yr 1789b #1434, another 1789b Willett 8 yr wheater, two 1789b OWAs (cant remember the numbers), two 1789b Willett 18 yrs (cant remember the barrel numbers), Kenwood Liquors EC18, Bowman 18yr GS 138.8, Bowman TPS 10yr Rye, Willett 22yr Rye Doug & Neil Black Ink. Thanks again to Bob for his hospitality and generosity.

[hectic1]

Alright, I'm gonna try to remember everything I tasted at Bob's last night but some of the details are a little foggy. BHC OC PR, BHC VSOF, Weller Centennial, ER 101 Lawrenceberg, S-W OF BIB, Kentucky Tavern, Balcones Rumble CR, Journeyman Kissing Cousins, JD unaged rye, FR Mariage '09, FRSB 1789b OBSF, Willett 8yr 1789b #1434, another 1789b Willett 8 yr wheater, two 1789b OWAs (cant remember the numbers), two 1789b Willett 18 yrs (cant remember the barrel numbers), Kenwood Liquors EC18, Bowman 18yr GS 138.8, Bowman TPS 10yr Rye, Willett 22yr Rye Doug & Neil Black Ink. Thanks again to Bob for his hospitality and generosity.

[omgmarclol]

reiterating the gratitude. thanks bob for the fun night. i had pours of weller centennial, ER101 l'berg, stitz fitz BiB, rumble cask str, JD white dog, 1789b obsf and obsq, willet 1434, 1789b OWA 10 and 8, bowman gift shop, and the willet 22 yr rye.

[Old Dusty]

Sunday afternoon grill prep with the last of my FR '09 Mariage. Respects can be paid in the empty bottle thread.

[GaryT]

Finishing the Willett Pot Still in a tall whiskey sour.

[smokinjoe]

In the dry shelter of the garage, watching a passing thinderstorm, while listening to the Braves on the radio. PHC 1st Ed, 122.6 is in my glass. Just like the weather, this powerful bourbon moves over the palate like rumbling and rolling thunder. Big and powerful, but no unwanted sharp edges, and with a finish that I just chew on seemingly forever. Balanced throughout. Gorgeous whiskey. Man, have we been blessed with the PHC line.

[GaryT]

Enjoying a lovely pour of OGD 114 with a bit of ice. Mmmm :yum: