What Bourbon Are You Drinking - Spring 2014

[BFerguson]

OGD 114 with just a hint of Chartreuse added and a splash of water. While I'm a fan of the green stuff on its own, I've found that it pairs quite nicely with many bourbons in such simple mixing.

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[393foureyedfox]

Had Bookers tonight while grilling kabobs.

Whoever it was a few weeks ago that made the comment about enjoying bourbon neat when the pour itself was kept in an 85+ degree room was onto something. I noticed this last night with the WT101, and again today with the Booker's.

[justataste]

Finishing the night with a simple pour of FRSmB after a couple of OGD114s earlier in the evening.....

[tylermke]

Some SAOS 8yr single barrel #92 before bed.

[garbanzobean]

Hi All, I am new to the forum! I have currently been enjoying Elmer T. Lee based on a recommendation. After the first taste, I had to pick up a few more bottles!

As a fellow newbie, I welcome you to Straightbourbon! Elmer T. Lee is an outstanding choice, and frankly you may be disappointed if and when you try to compare any number of more expensive bourbons to it. Just remember that higher MSRP does not always equate to better bourbon, and you'll be just fine.

[bourboNcigars]

another night with bookers with just a tear drop of water and stalag 17 on tv..not bad for a 3am...lol

[kcgumbohead]

Some Angels Envy in a manhattan last night, not that I would have known had the menu not stated it, but it was a tasty cocktail.

[kwshannon]

Overlooked your post k. Do you enjoy this blend. I'm looking for something to improve EC12 for my taste.

The EC12 is just not working for me. I was looking for more vanilla and caramel, but this added the rye spice a little too much.

[zeppo55]

Hi all. New to this board. Been trying all price range bourbons for about a year now to get some tasting experience. Got a good

lesson in price does not equal quality. Was really looking forward to opening my EC21yr last week. Tried it over a few hours and

kept getting this unpleasant "Band-Aid" flavor. I will go back to it but that one really hurt my wallet.

[TunnelTiger]

Last night was all the new WTRB. This bottle was very good when I first opened it but has gotten even better in the last week.

I'm not quite ready to proclaim this my favorite WT of all time until I've had a few more bottles.

Too many times I've really enjoyed something new only to find that later bottles just don't measure up.

[TunnelTiger]

Today is day one of a five day weekend and to kick it off I've been enjoying some OFBIB in me coffee!

[mosugoji64]

Today is day one of a five day weekend and to kick it off I've been enjoying some OFBIB in me coffee!

Also spiking my coffee this morning with some M46. It's like drinking a glass of Wheaties!

[squire]

Yep, Bourbon and coffee is breakfast of champions.

[bourboNcigars]

Have not tryed that yet, might do it on my day off, will use the 3y heaven hill since I don't know what to do with it lol

[jwacky]

Little bit of this, little bit of that at a bottle share last night...

[393foureyedfox]

my next large purchase is gonna have to be one of those SAOS's. The only ones Ive seen lately are 5 year bourbons and 7 year ryes though. Any louisville guys know of 7+yo SAOS sitting on shelves?

[squire]

my next large purchase

Slippery slope there big guy.

[garbanzobean]

Today is day one of a five day weekend and to kick it off I've been enjoying some OFBIB in me coffee!

Morning bourbon is the best bourbon.

[393foureyedfox]

Slippery slope there big guy.

my large purchases come screeching to a halt at $50, and these seem to price themselves just under that.

[smokinjoe]

Life is all about choices, and I figured I'd try and make a good one to start the weekend. So, Four Roses JR 40th it is! :yum:

[squire]

In reviewing my options I choose Old Grand Dad BIB.

[fishnbowljoe]

I found a way to make my bottle of WR more "drinkable". Mix it 1:1 with 1792. :grin: The sum is much better than the parts. Not bad at all.

[tigerlam92]

Little bit of this, little bit of that at a bottle share last night...

Ok some nice bottles there! Even a Michter's 20 yr to share. What were the standouts?

Thanks

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[T Comp]

Life is all about choices, and I figured I'd try and make a good one to start the weekend. So, Four Roses JR 40th it is! :yum:

Mine has Four Roses on the bottle too...OBSK compliments Of Eric's fine shop in Elizabethtown...hits the high range on Oscar's spice bomb meter, very nice.

[sutton]

Trying to finish off this ETL. Sometimes it comes off a bit soft, other times thin and tannic. Good, but lacking compared to past bottles. Second pour much better with just a touch of OGD BiB. I'll probably continue adding a bit of OGD until this bottle is gone.