tanstaafl2 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Last night started a concerted effort to empty my Balcones Rumble Cask Strenght. It's an excellent whiskey but if I never have another it won't be a loss either.Wasnt that bad boy really limited or am I thinking of the Brimstone Resurrection?Sorry but I really don't know if it was limited or not but then again I've never seen another bottle in the past year.Last evening spent sometime with JD 90 proof. Going to save the rest of the bottle for my Son. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
393foureyedfox Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 JD 90 proof. Going to save the rest of the bottle for my Son.Why, do you not like him?:grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TunnelTiger Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Why, do you not like him?:grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Dickel 14 yr to finish up. On my short list for American Whiskey (bourbon) of the Year. Gorgeous whiskey. The 9 year is nice, but the 14 has more body and depth to it. One of the most chewy whiskies I've ever tasted, and the finish is beyond spectacular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
393foureyedfox Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 rub it in, joe.....If I ever saw one of the 14 year Dickels, I think Id be inclined to ignore my $50 rule. With the 9 year being my favorite whiskey of all, Id have to know what the 14 year is like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettckeen Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 rub it in, joe.....If I ever saw one of the 14 year Dickels, I think Id be inclined to ignore my $50 rule. With the 9 year being my favorite whiskey of all, Id have to know what the 14 year is like.Binnys Did two 14yrs, one was woody, one was spicy. We picked a barrel for the bar and split it with West Lakeview Liquors in Chicago (they may have some left) I think they were selling them for $75. Its on the spicy side, reminds me more of old rye than a dickel mash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffrey r Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Dickel 14 yr to finish up. On my short list for American Whiskey (bourbon) of the Year. Gorgeous whiskey. The 9 year is nice, but the 14 has more body and depth to it. One of the most chewy whiskies I've ever tasted, and the finish is beyond spectacular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEelfinn Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 I tried the TPS Dickel 9 and 14 SBS, and preferred the profile of the 9, particularly for the difference in price. However, I've come to like it less. Other American whiskeys I hit on occasion: Stranhan's, Charbay R5, Balcone's Baby Blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravensfire Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Having a nightcap of Vermont Night. It's a local (Spirits of St. Louis) whiskey based product with some spices and maple syrup added. Very interesting. Makes for a nice nightcap and could be interesting in a cocktail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r60slash5 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Just killed a bottle of Balcones Brimstone been around awhile really finishing up nice.Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 For some reason, I'm enjoying Corsair Old Punk this evening...I'm guessing it's the fresh batch of Halloween Oreos I'm pairing it with.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n811 Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Haven't cracked either one yet, but I purchased Balcones Baby Blue and Texas Single Malt today - at MI state minimum, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChainWhip Posted October 17, 2014 Author Share Posted October 17, 2014 I've been hitting these lately: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvd99 Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Cracked another Balcones Single Malt last night - one of my favs. Not until the whole Balcones dustup started did I start reading more about the company. I didn't realize that the TSM went through several iterations, or experiments, to find the ideal proof and barreling procedure. The experimental batches were released with handwritten ABVs and a description of the wood used for aging. All of the handwritten ABVs were something other than 53 except for the final experiment which represented the final recipe. Once they decided on 53 ABV and an aging process, the ABV statement was in typeface on the label and the handwritten description of the wood disappeared from the back label. Anyway, I've been hunting for those TSMs with handwritten labels - only found 2 so far with the final handwritten ABV of 53. The one I opened last night was a recent release though. I'm bunkering the others b/c I think they're neat since they represent the batch that Chip felt was was his target profile for this product going forward. I also acquired a Rumble Cask Reserve from a friend last week - this one is pretty rare - only a few hundred bottles per year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillman Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 My own! A blend of Dark Horse (the Canadian whisky which is heavy on the flavouring rye component), Jack Daniels (vat of different kinds of Jack), CC 100% Rye Grain, and dashes of Forty Creek Evolution and Blanton. A soft rich very flavorful whiskey, very happy with this one. Velvet taste with complex tangs at the edges.Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 A little Bernheim's this afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 My own! A blend of Dark Horse (the Canadian whisky which is heavy on the flavouring rye component), Jack Daniels (vat of different kinds of Jack), CC 100% Rye Grain, and dashes of Forty Creek Evolution and Blanton. A soft rich very flavorful whiskey, very happy with this one. Velvet taste with complex tangs at the edges.GaryAhhhhh, the Mad Vatter strikes again! :grin: Nice Gary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillman Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Ahhhhh, the Mad Vatter strikes again! :grin: Nice Gary. Well, got to keep my hand in it. This one is really good though, the sweetness of the Jack remains but not the "excess" wood and correlatively it gives more a U.S. straight character to the Canadian flavouring ryes. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Just rolled in from a debacle of a travel day. Relaxing with a pour of Dixie Dew Corn Whiskey on some crushed ice paired with some fresh baked chocolate chip cookies that Littlesmokinjoe had whipped up. You know how cool that is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccleve23 Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Took a little pour of the bernheim 7 year wheat. I am enjoying this a lot more than the no age statement bernheim I had previously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryT Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Poured some Gentleman Jack that I opened 3+ yrs ago, and haven't had a pour from since. Nice and mellow - not right in my wheelhouse, but a nice gear shift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Poured some Gentleman Jack that I opened 3+ yrs ago, and haven't had a pour from since. Nice and mellow - not right in my wheelhouse, but a nice gear shift.Given what you've been pouring lately I would think this would be your anti-wheelhouse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryT Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Given what you've been pouring lately I would think this would be your anti-wheelhouse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryT Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Enjoying some PHC #8. I'm not sure if sipping so closely behind an aged rye is throwing me off, but I'm getting (Rich - stop laughing) notes of anise; more so on the palate than the nose. Still a very nice whiskey - just different from what I remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 ...but I'm getting (Rich - stop laughing) notes of anise... Already warmin' up for Saturday, Country? BTW, was that a "note", "hint", or BIG Anise?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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