What bourbon are you drinking? Summer 2013

[smokinjoe]

I sit here in the RDU airport pondering the heresy I am about to commit:

Jack Daniel's downed in the Delta Sky Club...

Maker's Mark downed at the bar across from my gate...

Woodford Reserve to be had on the plane...

Forgive me, Bourbon Brothers for I have, and am about to, sin in the eyes of The Board...But, I freely admit that I drink The Unspeakable-Unholy-Trifecta of my own free will and with neither shame, nor remorse...

Did this really have to be Flight # 1666?? Really????

As it so happened, there was an intercession to prevent the consummation of my folly. Turbulent weather between Raleigh-Durham and Atlanta prevented the flight attendants from bringing out the cart---so, no Woodford on flight 1666. (Insert eerie Twilight Zone music here). OK, which one of y'all was lookin' out for me? So, promptly upon arriving home, I poured myself a quick Thank You Pour of Angel's Envy Rye, and immediately followed that up with the namesake bourbon of one of Heaven's newest Angels---ETL.

[michaelturtle1]

Finishing a sample of 80s WSR another forum member sent me

[NWBourbonDrinker]

Little WLWSR, JPS18, PVW23 side by side for comparison. JPS18 is taking the crown for me this night.

[SqueakScolari]

Johnnie Gold, then Eagle Rare 10 yr. Maybe finish it off with some ETL.

[BFerguson]

Started with some AAA, then moved to something a bit older, Binny's Willet 21yr.

The 21yr is a superb bottle.

B

[suntour]

Having a few tonight:

Side-by-sides of Woodford and Old Forester Signature

Then: EC12, ECBP, and (HH)VSOF. Might throw a little fighting cock in there if I can still see straight.

Oh yeah, a small side of Laproaig (for a curveball and to "cleanse the palate")

[MJB]

I'm really digging all these Barrel Proof releases.

I'm drinking some Stagg Jr. right now and while I may not like it as much as the ECBP its still good bourbon.

[bigtoys]

finding no one in chat, I settle down with a little neat Willett 8 yr old from Binnys

[ChainWhip]

finding no one in chat, I settle down with a little neat Willett 8 yr old from Binnys

Curious... What barrel is that?

[393foureyedfox]

some Charter 101 and Fighting Cock as i study health care laws.......

i originally thought the FC the better of the two but now i am not so sure. i must admit there is something about the HH standard house profile that is not the best........and while FC is definitely the best HH stuff ive tried (cant find any ECBP........), it still has it too

they are both WELL worth their 15-$17 prices though

[bigtoys]

Curious... What barrel is that?

Barrel 795

122.1 proof

1/155 on back label; I assume that's the bottle number

[ChainWhip]

Barrel 795

122.1 proof

1/155 on back label; I assume that's the bottle number

Hmm... I think I want one now...

[compliance]

WT Tradition may not be great value, but it's damn good bourbon. Opened up my bottle tonight and I think this one is unfairly maligned. It's quite good!

[HighInTheMtns]

Old Forester Signature for me tonight. I enjoy it every time I pour it, one of the best values available locally.

[brettckeen]

finding no one in chat, I settle down with a little neat Willett 8 yr old from Binnys

The purple top Wheater? Justin left some of this at my place and I'm definitely lovin it like McDons

[thiemb]

The purple top Wheater? Justin left some of this at my place and I'm definitely lovin it like McDons

That Binnys Willett 8 yr is a very tasty pour. Justin must be like a Willett Santa or something because I got one from him too.

[Yeti]

Not my preferred glassware, but a tasty Bulleit Rye at the Atlanta airport. Shout out to my GBS buddies.

[smokinjoe]

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Not my preferred glassware, but a tasty Bulleit Rye at the Atlanta airport. Shout out to my GBS buddies.

[brettckeen]

That Binnys Willett 8 yr is a very tasty pour. Justin must be like a Willett Santa or something because I got one from him too.

[squire]

I'll call the Head of the Bourbon family and arrange an intervention.

[kcgumbohead]

Finishing a 4RSB that had a mild black licorice finish which in the last 1/3 of the bottle has been joined and superseded by a dark chocolate or cocoa powder kinda thing. This takes a bottle I really liked and pushed it into bottle I love territory. I don't know if its air time, palate maturation or a combination what alls I know is, I LIKE IT!!

[kcgumbohead]

WT Tradition may not be great value, but it's damn good bourbon. Opened up my bottle tonight and I think this one is unfairly maligned. It's quite good!

[luther.r]

Maligned? I really appreciate WT, there is a house flavor that is unlike anything else. I enjoy the 101 when travelling but at home when I need to scratch that WT itch its Rare Breed. The flavor is HUGE and deep and delicious. Whats the hit on WT tradition?

[petrel800]

Dr.s are always telling to not drink this, don't eat that so I always tell them I don't drink and make them figure out what is really wrong faster

[squire]

When I couldn't drink for health reasons I cherished a fondness for things remembered and a cheerful expectation of things to come.