What bourbon are you drinking - Fall 2013

[Vosgar]

Our now defunct bowling team got together tonight at one of the guys house. I brought a GBS ETL, fishnbowljoe an outstanding '85 OGD, another guy a bottle of Weller 12 and we also had a variety of tasty beers, one of them a terrific home brew. I could get used to this very easily.

Edited November 7, 2013 by Vosgar

[MtnDew]

I had the last of my Kirkland Signature bourbon in an old fashioned with dinner using home made cherry bitters. Now I'm sipping on a small pour of an old (70's? 80's?) Wild Turkey 101 provided by a generous SBer.

[ChainWhip]

My final pour tonight was a New Orleans Eagle Rare 10 / 101

Edited November 7, 2013 by ChainWhip

[oke&coke]

Started with the first pour of Henry du Yore's bourbon, followed with some AE. Last pour was a TPS 4RSB.

[Dolph Lundgren]

Rough week so I treated myself and had some early 90s Chinaco Blanco (with my burrito bowl from Chipotle), Jefferson's 17, and Russel's Reserve 10 yr 101.

[squire]

Oh, just the usual Barton with breakfast.

[petrel800]

Had a pour of HW American Prairie last night at a bar. First time I ha tried it. I've been interested in trying mainly for the supposed 4R component of the blend, but have never felt comfortable with the 40 dollar tag at the retailers. Overall, I'm glad I was conservative with this one. Not bad by any means, but not worth the 40 bucks either. I felt it was mainly the young LDI stuff with a dusting of the older supposed 4R mixed in. It was a very bourbon with a thin feel. I didn't get much rye flavor through the middle and I felt it was a little green on the initial sip. None the less, still enjoyable for the pour price, but I won't be bringing a bottle home.

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[kcgumbohead]

Some of my 4R GS OBSO, first neat then with a touch of water. The water brought out more of the fruit but the fruit is there neat as well. This is good but unique in a way that will make it an occasional pour vs. regular rotation. WTRB falls into this category for me as well, I don't reach for it all the time but when that is what I want, nothing else delivers quite like it. The OBSO and I are still getting acquainted though and the jury is out. The fruit reads to me as raspberries, cherries and plums and its almost too tannic fruity, again that's why it won't be a regular pour. I do like that it is different and there is certainly a complexity that is plays out in each sip.

[TunnelTiger]

Tonight is bacon cheeseburgers on the grill and a very healthy pour/pours of 4RYL neat.

[fishnbowljoe]

Got home from work today and had some older JW Dant BIB. Last night was a different story.

Our bowling team got together for our monthly meet, eat and greet. We had some good food, and some great libations also. One of our guys has been home brewing beer. He brought some with him last night. I'm not much of a beer guy, but I have to admit that what he brought was quite tasty. Oh, I almost forgot, we also sipped on a few bourbons too. :grin: We tasted Weller 12, 1985 ND OGD 86 proof, HH 6 yr old BIB, and some GBS ETL. Not a bad night at all. :cool:

Speaking of the GBS…….. It's been common knowledge that goats have been very scared/scarce of late. It's also been common knowledge that the GBS is looking for a new mascot to replace their goat, that goodness knows what happened to. I have received word from reliable sources that some "higher up" GBS members have been working in conjunction with genetic engineers/scientists to come up with a new GBS mascot. Those same sources saw fit to send me a picture of what is believed to be the new GBS mascot. I almost couldn't believe my eyes. A genetically engineered giant GERBIL! :bigeyes: Pack up the kids and head for the hills! :slappin:

[BillP]

Tonight is bacon cheeseburgers on the grill and a very healthy pour/pours of 4RYL neat.

That sounds really good!!!!!

[bingstein]

A little sample of Michters 25 year rye. My experience with high aged ryes is very limited but this is breathtaking stuff

[savagehenry]

Just cracked open a bottle of PHC Promise of Hope.

Mighty fine pour. Great cause too.

[KySalesRep]

Having a nice pour of FRSmB LE 2012.

[ChainWhip]

A little sample of Michters 25 year rye. My experience with high aged ryes is very limited but this is breathtaking stuff

Breathtaking price too... Sounds like its good stuff!

[bingstein]

Breathtaking price too... Sounds like its good stuff!

I could never afford it. But I do love how great people are at sharing samples. I'm beginning to think it's the way to go rather than stockpiling stuff I've heard good things about but never had

[smknjoe]

I could never afford it. But I do love how great people are at sharing samples. I'm beginning to think it's the way to go rather than stockpiling stuff I've heard good things about but never had

Definitely, man! There are several things that others rave about that I really don't like and vice versa. I might have bought a case or two of something I don't like if I hadn't tried it first.

...you want some samples?

[ChainWhip]

...you want some samples?

I know you didn't direct this at me Joe, but I'm always down for sample trades.

*wink* *wink*

(no homo)

[smknjoe]

Any time Johnny.

Edit: but I'm out of sample bottles at the moment. Guess I need to break down and order some.

Edited November 8, 2013 by smknjoe

[smokinjoe]

Drawing a bead on finally finishing this week up tomorrow, with a good and deep pour of the '13 4RSmBLE. Possibly, the heaviest, thickest, and fullest whiskey of any 4R I've had, to date. Wonderfully viscous and coating. :yum:

[smknjoe]

Drawing a bead on finally finishing this week up tomorrow, with a good and deep pour of the '13 4RSmBLE. Possibly, the heaviest, thickest, and fullest whiskey of any 4R I've had, to date. Wonderfully viscous and coating. :yum:

You are one who I normally agree with Joe...I need to do some investigating of my own. I'll be back after I'm good and lit. :grin:

[White Dog]

Started with Old Ezra 7yr, then followed by some Ritt 354.

[Wryguy]

Any time Johnny.

Edit: but I'm out of sample bottles at the moment. Guess I need to break down and order some.

Hey Joe, you ever get around to that OESO PS Four Roses? Be keen to hear your thoughts. I'm getting into a 7 yr, 120 proof bottle of WFE from DC named the French Connection. When I opened this bottle it was all red hots and cinnamon, but a few months later it's a lot creamier and sweeter, much better balance. I think this is the best evidence I've encountered yet of airtime improving a pour. I think the last drops of a WFE20 might be next.

[393foureyedfox]

I'm getting into a 7 yr, 120 proof bottle of WFE

that sounds awesome!

i got tired of looking at the 375 of JB black thats been on the shelf forever, so i opened it up tonight. only had this once before, and i see why. Maybe if it was 100-105 proof it'd be good. I bought it to give to someone but they had quit drinking. doh!

[smknjoe]

I haven't cracked it yet, but I will open it as soon as spot opens up on the shelf here in the next couple of days and let you know. I can't wait really since it's my first E mashbill.