What bourbon are you drinking? - Winter '13/'14

[Quantum]

I agree.......OGD 114 tonight it is!

been a while...... what a great lingering aftertaste. and the smell is like someone stuffed a slice of rye bread into a glass then soaked it in bourbon. Im not a fan of rye bread, but this is a nice smell

[Tony Santana]

Traveled a couple hours last night with 3 new bottles in the trunk in temps around zero, and even though I swore I was going to finish some bottles before opening new ones the idea of drinking a nice cold pour intrigued me. Cracked open the HW American Prairie Reserve, had never had it before. Really liked it a lot!. One pour neat, one with a splash of water. Got sort of a creme brulee taste (which sounds kind of pretentious, but hey, that's what I got), but not too sweet, then some spice, then a nice finish. That's about as detailed as my tasting notes get. Will have to go back soon to see if I have the same impression, but this was a stellar pour.

[smknjoe]

Finally opened up my seven different FR BS recipes that I had on hand. It was tough, but I was able to get through them all and choose my favorite. Hopefully, I can collect the remaining three and do a full tasting of all 10!

[Jorgemu1]

I don't know how I missed this post. That is no small feat! Do tell, do tell...

Basically tasted them once each and let them rest after an hour or so. I would like to say that it was to let them breath but it was really more for me to recover. While I can say I am a big 4R fan, there were some recipes that did jump out at me more than others. I would have to say my favorite ended up being the OBSK followed up by the OESQ and OBSQ recipes. The OBSK was the oldest of the bunch at almost 12 years old while the rest were between 9 and 10. It had a lot of the same notes as the 2013 LE SB which was also OBSK if I'm not mistaken.

Can't wait to acquire the last three recipes so I can try it all over again!

[Wryguy]

Basically tasted them once each and let them rest after an hour or so. I would like to say that it was to let them breath but it was really more for me to recover. While I can say I am a big 4R fan, there were some recipes that did jump out at me more than others. I would have to say my favorite ended up being the OBSK followed up by the OESQ and OBSQ recipes. The OBSK was the oldest of the bunch at almost 12 years old while the rest were between 9 and 10. It had a lot of the same notes as the 2013 LE SB which was also OBSK if I'm not mistaken.

Can't wait to acquire the last three recipes so I can try it all over again!

I'm guessing you didn't have an OESO in the mix...

[kcgumbohead]

4R OESV PS from a local store, continuing on the path down 10 recipe lane.

[sob0728]

Opened a bottle of Wild Turkey American Spirit last night (thanks to excellent forum contributor smknjoe). I thought it was great stuff. Silky smooth (oily) and sweet up front and then a nice transition into a big spicy finish with some woody notes that were less than expected for a 15 year old. Exactly what I was hoping for from the WTAS. It was similar to the Tradition, I think I prefer the Tradition, but will have to do a side-by-side or blind tasting of those. I had some WT12 gold foil after the WTAS last night and I preferred the WTAS. The gold foil just didn't hit the high notes like the WTAS. Now I just need to track down a Tribute so I can put all 4 in a blind lineup.

[bingstein]

Opened a bottle of Wild Turkey American Spirit last night (thanks to excellent forum contributor smknjoe). I thought it was great stuff. Silky smooth (oily) and sweet up front and then a nice transition into a big spicy finish with some woody notes that were less than expected for a 15 year old. Exactly what I was hoping for from the WTAS. It was similar to the Tradition, I think I prefer the Tradition, but will have to do a side-by-side or blind tasting of those. I had some WT12 gold foil after the WTAS last night and I preferred the WTAS. The gold foil just didn't hit the high notes like the WTAS. Now I just need to track down a Tribute so I can put all 4 in a blind lineup.

This is a really fascinating comparison of WTAS and WT12 CGF. I had similar tasting notes a few weeks ago when I did the same thing, except the characteristics you loved about the WTAS were those that led me to prefer the WT12. I'm hoping that the next time I turn to the WTAS it has calmed down a bit. Either way, it was picking nits because they are both awesome pours.

[Flyfish]

ETL before dinner. I'm thinking that if I had to choose just one bourbon to drink every day, this might be it. There are others I like better but I really can't see Booker's as my every day pour. An occasional treat, maybe, but not every day. Just too intense for that. ETL, on the other hand, meets the Greek requirement of nothing to excess. Well balanced and overall just wonderful stuff.

[sailor22]

Had the neighbor over for a Friday after work pour or two. Old Taylor 86proof '80, Old Crow '68 and finished with Willett 10yr barrel 824.

[smokinjoe]

ETL before dinner. I'm thinking that if I had to choose just one bourbon to drink every day, this might be it. There are others I like better but I really can't see Booker's as my every day pour. An occasional treat, maybe, but not every day. Just too intense for that. ETL, on the other hand, meets the Greek requirement of nothing to excess. Well balanced and overall just wonderful stuff.

I so agree 100% with this. It's just about the perfect everyday bourbon for me, too.

:toast:

[Red One]

ETL before dinner. I'm thinking that if I had to choose just one bourbon to drink every day, this might be it. There are others I like better but I really can't see Booker's as my every day pour. An occasional treat, maybe, but not every day. Just too intense for that. ETL, on the other hand, meets the Greek requirement of nothing to excess. Well balanced and overall just wonderful stuff.

Just did the same thing. Got instructions from the "boss" on how to prepare dinner, and poured a bit of ETL. I had a couple of nice beers lined up for later, but this is tasting so good, I might just stick with it!

[bingstein]

Saz 18 to celebrate the end of the week and to prepare to hang out with the wife's friends.

[tylermke]

Saz 18 to celebrate the end of the week and to prepare to hang out with the wife's friends.

I sometimes require rather large pours when faced with that situation.

[squire]

The wife's charming friends or her delightful friends, sometimes words count and it's a small price to pay to be able to drink in peace.

[mbroo5880i]

A small tasting tonight by surprise. I wasn't planning to drink but my wife decided that I should do a blind tasting. So, who am I to argue? I hit on the AAA10, CEHT SmB, WTR101 but missed the Ritt BIB. It is a little too bourbon-like to pick up as a rye, especially when comparing to a mix of bourbons and ryes.

[Scotch Neat]

Grabbed 2 bottles tonight a Van Winkle 12 and a Breckenridge.

Opened the Breckenridge, I had some skepticism as it is only two to three years old but it is excellent.

It is a little pricey for its age, wonder if they let it mature for eight or more years.

[JVande]

Preparing to finish off the last 6oz of a Pappy 15 '12 after our rambunctious 2 year old goes to sleep...

[smknjoe]

4R OESV PS, continuing on the path down 10 recipe lane.

Me too and no complaints so far.

[smokinjoe]

Need something warming for comfort while I start up the outdoor fireplace, so a hefty pour of GBS ECBP is in order.

[tylermke]

Preparing to finish off the last 6oz of a Pappy 15 '12 after our rambunctious 2 year old goes to sleep...

What are your thoughts on the '12 versus the '13 (if you've had it). I'm finding the '13 to be a bit hotter than the '12 even with a fair amount of air time.

[mph]

Partaking in James E Pepper after packing youngest son who is off to TSU tomorrow.

[jtexaslonestar]

ECBP GBS-style. It has set in the cabinet for a while and tonight seemed just right to get reacquainted.

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[black mamba]

Change of pace tonight. Kelt VSOP and some Chateau de Pellehaut Armagnac. So shoot me . . . . :bigeyes:

[MauiSon]

ETL followed by ER10. Very similar, but more body and herbs in the ETL and a hint of mustiness is showing in the ER10.