What Bourbon Are You Drinking - Spring 2014

[393foureyedfox]

sipped on some OGD114 while BBQing some burgers with OGD114 and habanero powder mixed into the sauce. both were awesome!

[sob0728]

Dougz and Willyz vs. GTS 2009. Never thought Stagg would taste bland but ...

[AaronWF]

Did it up Chicago-style last night with VOF, VXOF, VVOF, '58 OT, early-80s 1849, 17yo OBSV, gold-veined OWA, '05 WLW and a handful of other "epic" bottles. Great bourbon, great people, good times!

Of the OFs, the VOF was the most assertive and unanimous favorite (I think). The '58 OT was spectacular - 4 year age statement and really rich and full of heady corn. The bottle of 17yo OBSV was murdered by the group, which does not come as a surprise to me as it is very possibly my favorite bourbon ever.

[Paddy]

It's been hitting on all cylinders for me this weekend, so the SB Blend will be the Game of Thrones pour of the week. Cheers FNBJoe!!!

[smokinjoe]

Just a stupendous weekend, packed full of shtuff...just back from the Japanese restaurant, and it's feet up and a Stagg Jr. In the glass. On a side note, good miso soup is a really good thing. :yum:

[dcbt]

Spent the weekend in Ithaca, NY. A group of us stayed at a lodge on 154 acres of picturesque serenity; we enjoyed a bottle of BT around a chiminea outside last night. We may have made some smores to go with the BT...

[DaveOfAtl]

Did it up Chicago-style last night with VOF, VXOF, VVOF, '58 OT, early-80s 1849, 17yo OBSV, gold-veined OWA, '05 WLW and a handful of other "epic" bottles. Great bourbon, great people, good times!

Of the OFs, the VOF was the most assertive and unanimous favorite (I think). The '58 OT was spectacular - 4 year age statement and really rich and full of heady corn. The bottle of 17yo OBSV was murdered by the group, which does not come as a surprise to me as it is very possibly my favorite bourbon ever.

[thebwood]

Woodford Reserve. I realized I'd never actually bought a bottle of WR. A little hot and firery for 90 proof, in my opinion, but still decent stuff. I probably won't be buying another bottle soon, but it's fun to revisit some of the big standard expressions once in a while.

[Clavius]

Don't have to work tomorrow so it's a nice pour of BT over ice tonight.

[flahute]

Started with a pour of 4R 125th while working on bikes down in the bike shop this afternoon. Just a ridiculous whiskey, there's nothing like it.

Now having some SAOS 7 yr before dinner. At 99 proof this one is just right and supremely drinkable. I know it's MGP product, but man do the guys at SA know how to pick the barrels. It tickles all the right spots on my taste buds. Thankfully I have 2 in the bunker because I'm making short work of this one.

[T Comp]

It's one of those everything tasting great kind of nights. First, last years 03' EWSB, a Binny's bottling that has been lingering for a year due to my unenthusiasm...what was I thinking :grin:. Next up a WT 101 mingled with the 03 Rare Breed...another winner. Ending with the 1st Stagg Jr. release. Brought the beaker out a few days ago and added enough water to the remaining 322 ml to bring her to 100 proof...best in show tonight.

And I am a card carrying skeptic on air time and opened bottles (until true oxidation) but gotta say that when it comes to bringing high proof down to a lower proof...big fan of the water mingling for a few days in the bottle.

[Jazz Nut]

Having a small pour of Parker's Heritage Promise Of Hope as a night cap. 10 minutes of air time really brings out the brown sugar, sugar cane, and light spice notes. So far, I have enjoyed this bourbon.

[tigerlam92]

Did it up Chicago-style last night with VOF, VXOF, VVOF, '58 OT, early-80s 1849, 17yo OBSV, gold-veined OWA, '05 WLW and a handful of other "epic" bottles. Great bourbon, great people, good times!

Of the OFs, the VOF was the most assertive and unanimous favorite (I think). The '58 OT was spectacular - 4 year age statement and really rich and full of heady corn. The bottle of 17yo OBSV was murdered by the group, which does not come as a surprise to me as it is very possibly my favorite bourbon ever.

That's beyond epic!

What were the age of the OF's?

VOF8, VXOF10, VVOF12 or something different?

Cheers

[AaronWF]

That's beyond epic!

What were the age of the OF's?

VOF8, VXOF10, VVOF12 or something different?

Cheers

Yup, those were the ages. The VOF was a 375ml (200ml?) and the other two were full size.

[JPBoston]

Picked up a couple of simple bottles (yet out of stock for over a year in my neck of the woods) while on vacation in LA...

OWA and EC12... enjoyed both tonight while watching Game of Thrones. Good times.

[The Black Tot]

A/Bing a Woodford Reserve 2012 vs 2014. Very interesting - the 2012 has more notes that resemble the malt whiskey distiller's select in it. My friend and I both preferred the 2014, but I certainly enjoy the range of having both. I had been confused about how much hate was around for WR, and I suspected product inconsistency, because the stuff we tried on a tour in March was pretty decent. Anyway, I can see how people would feel less excited about the 2012 had that been their only experience.

Then it was on to OFBB 2012.

Also drank some more of a Toddy's FRSB OESV. Always a pleasure.

A few of us also had some Wiser's Legacy CDN rye

tbt

[Tony Santana]

Enjoyed a gorgeous day out on the deck yesterday afternoon. 4RSmB followed by CEHT SB. Very enjoyable. And I won 2 out of 3 games of cribbage.

[unclebunk]

I had a little Dixie Dew and ER10/101 last night while watching basketball. For those of you who haven't had Dixie Dew or Mellow Corn, I'd strongly suggest giving them a try if you can find them in your area. I honestly love them both, for what they are. And you can't beat the price on them too. Great value pours!

[mosugoji64]

Whipped up a Super Weller in honor of Joe's birthday: WSR 7yr, OWA, OWA 7yr, W12, and WLW '12. Very tasty.

Followed that up with some HH 6yr BIB and OFBIB while watching Orange is the New Black with Mrs Mosugoji.

[straightwhiskeyruffneck]

Been sippin on the new wtrb, I must say I like it more than the old version. Also been having regular pours from a bottle of ofbb '13 definatly one of my fave's. Had a dram of this on ice the other day with a cohiba magicos 5 maduro to celebrate my newborn son.

Other than that I sneak a taste from a E.H Taylor barrel proof bottle or generous pours of Ezra brooks ($16 1.75L!) Cheers!

[GaryT]

Nice pour of CEHT Barrel Proof, which I'm digging more and more as it is running out. Figures

[Ishad]

Finished of a batch of bernheim/wtrb blend. Will definitely be making another batch.

[HD 335]

Finally got a taste of Pappy. Was at Mesa Grill in Las Vegas and saw they had the 15 and 20 year so before my meal I went with a 1.5oz pour of the 15 year. And for dessert, a 1.5oz pour of the 20 year. I now see why the SB blend is so popular. Good stuff all round but not worth the crazy secondary market prices. For those interested, they were completely out of the Rye and 23 year. They had the ORVW 10 year, a little less than half a bottle of Lot B 12 year, about 1/6 bottle of the 15 and one more pour of the 20. Bartender said that's all they have left.

[tylermke]

Back to the FR125th tonight.

[Clavius]

Some tasty BT over ice tonight.