Are you guys STILL drinking tonight??

[jeff]

Virginia Gentleman, a nice easy-drinking change of pace from the heavier bourbons I have recently been enjoying. Reminds me a lot of Maker's Mark. What is it, about six years old? It has been rumored on this board that VG is derived from a wheated mashbill. If that's the case then it's no wonder it is somewhat similar.

[Paradox]

I think you're right Jeff, it's about 6 years old from what I remember hearing as well. I find 'The Fox' enjoyable on a somewhat warm summer night.

[MarkB]

Old Rip Van Winkle 10yr old.

It continues to amaze me just how good this stuff is.

So naturally I just continue on drinking it, continuing to be amazed... sort of a never ending cycle.

[Buckky]

I had a friend over last night...George T. Stagg....anyone here know him?

[kitzg]

Sorry, Dave, You are right. That should have read 101 proof. And a very fine bourbon it is....

[kitzg]

Thanks for pointing out that between my memory and my typing my post contained a couple of errors.

For the record, I love Eagle Rare in any expression. My first experience was with ER 17 year-old (but I typed 19 before). Frankly I was thinking of Weller 19.

The Eagle Rare 10 is 101 proof, not 100 proof.

There is also an Eagle Rare Single Barrel and there was (maybe still is but I have not seen it lately) an Eagle Rare 15 YO, 107 proof.

EVERY Eagle rare has won some award someplace!

[bluesbassdad]

As though one point of proof makes any practical difference, eh?

Someone (Chuck?) recently pointed out that the brand was created in response to Wild Turkey; hence the bird-related name and the 101 proof.

Yours truly,

Dave Morefield

[bluesbassdad]

"Tonight", you say? One of the benefits, and, indeed, potential hazards of being retired is that I can drink just about any time I take a notion.

This afternoon I took a notion and reached blindly into my unlit closet/bunker and came out with Rare Breed, which I haven't tried in many months. I can't be sure whether this is my first or second bottle of RB, but this one is barely dented, so I assume it's my second.

I don't recall liking it very much, because it didn't taste much like Kentucky Spirit or Russell's Reserve, both of which were on my list of favorites at one time. (I've almost given up on lists; my taste changes too fast to keep up.)

Today, sipped neat from my Rare Breed glass, it's quite appealing, and yet I still have a hard time relating its flavor to that of others in the WT line. If anything, I'd say it most resembles WT 101, but with a smoother, richer flavor combined with a slightly more noticeable burn, from the additional alcohol, I suppose.

I really should drink this one more often, but that would mean I'd have to drink something else less often, wouldn't it? (I just realized that I haven't hit the WT 12 y/o since early January. )

Yours truly,

Dave Morefield

[jeff]

Wathens Definately a must-have for the well-stocked bunker. Unfortunately I will probably polish this bottle off tonight, and with the BB'03 coming tomorrow, it might be a bit before I purchase another bottle So much bourbon, so little time...

[CL]

So much bourbon, so little time...

Looks to me that your situation is So much bourbon, so little money. Seems like you have plenty of time!

[SteelerFan]

OGD 114 Been working hard all day. Trying to get

all my Honey Do's finished.

[robbyvirus]

Weller 19 y.o. One of my all-time faves. Life is good. I wish this stuff wasn't going to disappear!!

[jeff]

I love it when I get to sample something for the first time. The OFBBSP03 is all that and more. Nice flowery nose and a fruity-smooth palate make for a wonderful combination. This is all we'll really need for the festival

[bobbyc]

You got that right Jeff! A new everyday pour.........well a few days!

[bluesbassdad]

At the other end of the bourbonic spectrum from the OFBB MKII that all the Kentuckians are drinking tonight...

Jim Beam rye and Reed's Extra Ginger Beer. It's so refreshing that it almost lets me believe that it's not still nearly 90 degrees at 5:45 PM.

Yours truly,

Dave Morefield

[Jono]

Tonight I feel brave and grabbed the Stagg...with a little ice...man does that stuff need cut..but much to its taste profile benefit...at least you can appreciate the taste with a little water as opposed to going numb.

[ratcheer]

Tonight, it is Woodford Reserve. A large pour with about six small ice cubes. A wonderful drink.

Tim

[Paradox]

As a personal celebration tonight, I started the night with a few pours of Wild Turkey 12 year and just finished it up with a hefty pour of AH Hirsch 20 year. I love Hirsch bourbons more and more each time I have a pour. This will be a bourbon I will truly hate to eventually see all gone.

[WEG3]

Evenn ' All

I am at work ,but early this mornn' after the run around I had a good sip of ORVW 10yr 107 .... before heading off to bed ,,, A few of you know that back in July I had a person ( only due to the fact bad words are not postable here ) feel that my FULL SIZE Dodge truck was invisible or can stop in less than 1/4 of a car lenght from 35mph .... well I am sorry it cann't , ... After waiting a month I was able to get it in the shop and fixed . I do not carry rental on my insurance so it was against the other partys ,,, got to drive a 2003 extra cab 4x4 Dakota , nice but not something I would own .... First sign of trouble is the Chief of WAR and FINANCE is PO"D ,,, her checking account is bouncing paper all over , ,,, Enterprize Rental Took the FULL amount from her debit card but FAILED to tell us ,,,, They claimed they called but got no answer , (true , time and dates we are not home or was out ) So I have to get a paid statement from them and will be hunting down the other insurance company to pay , found that at least here they , all companys play the game of not paying until they are pinned or taken to court ,,, they find to many people just give up and eat the 4-500 for the rental ...

A glass of ORVW and the world is at least better

Bill g.

[Paradox]

Geez Bill, sorry to hear about the trouble you're having. I went through the same crap with the insurance companies while still living in CA and some guy in a 3/4 ton pickup rear ended me in my 3 month old Maxima... This was 7 years ago now, but I remember the aggravation like it was yesterday. Hey, at least you have yourself a pour of some very fine bourbon to take the edge off. Enjoy

[jeff]

3 guesses...OFBBSP03 of course. It seems that I can't pour anything else right now. Nice problem to have

[pepcycle]

It was hard day at the Quarry. After a 30 mile detour on the Buell to clear my head, its OFBBSP03 for the first time. My first sniff was a little disappointing. For some reason I was expecting less alcohol and more butterscotch/caramel. After a second approach, and a shift in expectations, I think its great. I will post on tasting board when I've done justice to this pour.

Conclusion: I will be bringing OFBBSP03 to the Gazebo. Fear Not you non-Kentuckians, the OFBBSP03 will flow.

[bluesbassdad]

No, I'm not joining our Governor in ridiculing a certain candidate's accent. I mean "vat" as in "combine two or more bourbons".

I've been trying to finish a bottle of EC 18, which I probably won't replace anytime soon. It's interesting, but it's too dry and charred-tasting to be consistently enjoyable, to my palate.

Way on the other side of the bitter-to-sweet spectrum is Eagle Rare 10 y/o, 101 proof, which is almost too sweet and smooth.

Today I tried an ounce and a half of EC 18 and a half ounce of ER 10. The result is most worthwhile. The balance of caramel to char is much improved. The EC 18 adds character and punch to the sweetness of the ER, and yet neither submerges the other.

This was a most fortuitous experiment. I have enough EC 18 for at least one more try. I'll have to decide whether to repeat this vatting or try it with a different bourbon, possibly a wheater.

Yours truly,

Dave Morefield

[jeff]

I think the concensus so far is that, after you get over the fact that it isn't last years Birthday Bourbon, It's wonderful.

[jeff]

Well, I forced the half-empty bottle of OFBBSP03 away for a moment. After all it IS a limited edition and 5 bottles will only go so far Tonight it is EC12yo. It's good to know that after the limited super-premiums have come and gone, there will be many great "Old Faithfuls" to return to. EC12 is a standard in my glass!