What bourbon are you drinking? Summer 2013

[mbroo5880i]

I may switch to Tequila and Absinthe...

Only if you want to get totally f..... up. Strasburg didn't last long? Looks like you are behind. If you are lucky, Storen will come in. Then it will be rally time.

[whiskeyagonzo]

Cracked open a Riit BiB because I needed something different. I also am a bit of a rye whore.

[HighInTheMtns]

In the garage listening to an absolutely crazy Braves/Nationals game on the radio with a 4R 40th. Ain't even through the 2nd yet, and we're 1:20 in, both starters gone, beanballs, 150 total pitches, cats and dogs living together, mass hysteria!!! I may switch to Tequila and Absinthe...

Just remember, Joe... If Bryce Harper asks you if you're a god, you say YES!

[HighInTheMtns]

In honor of 1000 posts, I'm drinking a simple pour tonight - Old Forester Signature.

[smokinjoe]

Just remember, Joe... If Bryce Harper asks you if you're a god, you say YES!

Tonight, god for the Nats was some chubby dude with a mullet named Tanner Roarke. Replaced Strasburg, and K'd 6 in 4 inn and had an RBI double. Sheeze...

Anywho, I'll salute your Post 1K with a pour of WT Tribute!! Congrats, and thanks for your great participation, here!

:toast:

[Sasquatch]

Drank some pre-fire HH BiB gold label after dinner tonight. '89 with a fake tax stamp. Very oaky for a 4 year. Wish my company at the local wasn't so busy, that could have shared.

[squire]

In honor of 1000 posts, I'm drinking a simple pour tonight - Old Forester Signature.

A suitable pour for all memorable occasions.

[HP12]

Enjoying another pour of ECBP batch #1. I really enjoy this pour. Great flavors, nice chew.

[T Comp]

Had to make an appearance at a work related midafternoon open house party and it really was more chore than enjoyment. I am welcoming being back where I want to be, at home, with first some ECBP-gift shop-120.9 proof and now some 4R. The 4R is my own vatting of two higher corn but different yeast single barrels about 2/3 EQ and 1/3 EF (my own way of dropping the unnecessary O and S letters) and is outstanding...as was the ECBP.

[michaelturtle1]

At a friends birthday party doing shots of Fireball.. Pretty sure Fireball will be a part of my eternal damnation

[Nillion]

Watching boxing and drinking some more ETL. This bourbon is dangerously drinkable.

[393foureyedfox]

celebrated our first date anniversary with the wife over a dinner at one of our favorite nice restaurants. fried calimari rings with roasted peppers and garlic and a sweet garlic-pepper sauce, mushroom risotto, and a big fat neat pour of Booker's. Every time i have some of that, i swear its the best thing ive ever tried. Too bad it's $50 a bottle. But, having it as a special occasion drink makes it more memorable and enjoyable i guess

[jcg9779]

Going with some OGD 114 while watching the Braves. Currently in the 15th...need a run to keep the extras going!

[HighInTheMtns]

Going with some OGD 114 while watching the Braves. Currently in the 15th...need a run to keep the extras going!

[HighInTheMtns]

celebrated our first date anniversary with the wife over a dinner at one of our favorite nice restaurants. fried calimari rings with roasted peppers and garlic and a sweet garlic-pepper sauce, mushroom risotto, and a big fat neat pour of Booker's. Every time i have some of that, i swear its the best thing ive ever tried. Too bad it's $50 a bottle. But, having it as a special occasion drink makes it more memorable and enjoyable i guess

[Tony]

A little JPS21 last night, not impressed and will not be buying a bottle.

Best regards, Tony

[Special Reserve]

Yesterday and today a little pour of WLW 134.8 prior to and with the morning coffee. Yesterday afternoon a nice pour of GTS 141.8 over cracked ice.

[Phil T]

Yesterday, I bought and drank my first try of EWBIB. The taste profile is very similar to HHBIB 6yr, just a little thinner mouth feel and a little lighter in color. At $2.50 more then the HH, it won't be a repeat purchase.

[WAINWRIGHT]

Some current Old Fitz BIB last night while in chat,pretty great value pour indeed.

[393foureyedfox]

Yesterday, I bought and drank my first try of EWBIB. The taste profile is very similar to HHBIB 6yr, just a little thinner mouth feel and a little lighter in color. At $2.50 more then the HH, it won't be a repeat purchase.

exactly what ive been saying. i am willing to bet that HH's strategy is to eventually get this EWBIB out nationally and then do away with the HH 6 BIB. more money in their pockets....give it time.

[tanstaafl2]

After picking up my allotment of GBS ETL along with a couple of ETL's from the 2nd barrel I had a little SBSBSBS.

It included the GBS ETL pick, the 2nd ETL barrel pick, a standard ETL off the shelf and for fun a bit of the inaugural GBS EC12 (which is closer to 15yo).

Started with the EC12 which was quite nice, dry, a bit of oak/tannins and had a dry and somewhat short finish. The GBS ETL was a completely different profile of course with the rye spice right up front, a bit of caramel and a spicy and longer finish than the EC12. The 2nd Barrel ETL was similar of course but a bit less rye spice and just a bit less complex for lack of a better word. The off the shelf ETL, usually a favorite, was downright bland compared to the two barrel picks which might have been the biggest surprise of all. The blend of many barrels really seemed to subdue it.

Or maybe by then the palate was on overload...

The GBS ETL was the obvious winner among the three ETLs although admittedly this wasn't a blind test.

[Nillion]

exactly what ive been saying. i am willing to bet that HH's strategy is to eventually get this EWBIB out nationally and then do away with the HH 6 BIB. more money in their pockets....give it time.

I've never even seen HH 6 BIB locally but there is always plenty of EWBIB and the regular NAS HH BIB.

[squire]

Well, yes, if they can get the same or better price for NAS they're gonna do it and should be fired if they don't.

Doesn't mean I hafta like it though.

[GaryT]

Healthy pour of ECBP now that the reserves have been shored up a bit @#$% damn this is some nice bourbon!

[Vosgar]

Enjoyed some Bulleit Bourbon while out to dinner last night with friends. I'm seeing this at more and more restaurants lately and it's nice being able to have some Four Roses bourbon instead of the usual MM or KC.

For dessert we had Banana's Foster made with brandy (can't remember the name). It was good, but definitely not up to TomH's GTS version.