fozzy71 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 On 1/16/2016, 6:56:18, fozzy71 said: Made up a fresh batch of my favorite blend: BT:OGD114 at a ratio I don't think I tried in the past of 3:2 which comes in at even 98 proof. I think I had settled on 3:1 being my favorite in my early tests so this should be interesting. I will probably give it a small taste later tonight along with a taste of each of it's parts alone as I haven't had a bottle of either open in a couple months. This was so good I dumped the pint into a empty handle of Larceny along with the remainder of the BT bottle and enough OGD114 to get the proper 3:2 ratio. Will be sipping on it again tonight I am sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 I have four bottles of OWA open right now. One regular bottle, and three different private selections. So, I've been doing a little experimenting on and off the last few weeks. I haven't gotten too serious yet. I've just been doing a little mixing and matching to get my take on things. I'll be picking up another OWA private selection in the very near future. Then the fun will start in earnest. Last year was the first time in a few years that I haven't brought a "Weller Blend" to the sampler or KBF. I'm going to try an OWA blend this time and see what happens. Probably mix up a handle to bring to the Sampler. Cheers! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeTen Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 On 1/16/2016, 7:49:59, GeeTen said: Me, too! Trying to vat ER10:BT:StaggJr (dSculptor's 2014 recipe) tomorrow -- 50:25:25. If the Patriots beat the Chiefs, I deserve it -- if the Patriots lose to the Chiefs, I need it (to paraphrase Napoleon as to why he always stopped at Moet & Chandon on his way to/from a campaign). Pats won, thanks to dSculptor's vatting recommendations (thanks, man) - wonderful, wonderful stuff. Saved me from looking at the bottle of Batch #5 StaggJr in the bunker for a long time and wondering what I coulda' bought with the $$$. Gonna' make up another batch for the Broncos' game on Sunday -- GO PATS! TTFN, F. 8-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dSculptor Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 2 hours ago, GeeTen said: Pats won, thanks to dSculptor's vatting recommendations (thanks, man) - wonderful, wonderful stuff. Saved me from looking at the bottle of Batch #5 StaggJr in the bunker for a long time and wondering what I coulda' bought with the $$$. Gonna' make up another batch for the Broncos' game on Sunday -- GO PATS! TTFN, F. 8-) That was some good stuff, I may have to revisit that, just need to go get me some ER10.(not sure if you figured out the proof on that vat but it comes to 101.1 with the 134.4 stagg) As far as the Pats go, well that's another story, but I don't think you have anything to worry about, they are the team to beat. One of my all time favs with Stagg Jr. was AAA10yr/Stagg 70/30...(100.52 pf).Damn tasty stuff! I just bought me some AA just to give it a taste -$11.999 -liter, it's ok, but unremarkable. Another you one you may want to try is EC12/Stagg jr., a little crossbreeding, but really good! 55/45,(106.12 pf)...and yet another was EWB/stagg jr. -- 60/40.(100.52) It's Friday who knows what's going to get vatted tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golzee Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Mixed up a 750ml vatting of EC12 and JW Dant BIB at 50/50. I believe that EC12 is too woody, and wanted to lessen the age with another Heaven Hill bourbon. JW Dant seemed like it would be a good candidate. I'm going to let in mingle for a couple weeks and then I'll give an update. I was tempted to mix EC12 with an 8ish year EWSB that I had, but, I decided that we will know what the new EC tastes like soon enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1gcountry Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I mixed some ec12 with some ewbib a couple weeks ago, but I just poured both into a glass and didn't let them really mingle. I wasn't too impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amg Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 On 2/1/2016, 6:37:33, Golzee said: I believe that EC12 is too woody, and wanted to lessen the age with another Heaven Hill bourbon. Sounds like Heaven Hill felt the same way! I think the EC12 and HH6BIB would make a nice balanced vatting. I get some of the same notes from both of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SebastianLloyd Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Sooo... do you just mix and drink your mixture in the same sitting or do you mix wait a few days and drink once the two spirits mingle for a while? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 On 2/6/2016 12:17:54, SebastianLloyd said: Sooo... do you just mix and drink your mixture in the same sitting or do you mix wait a few days and drink once the two spirits mingle for a while? Probably every permutation under the sun has been tried from "mix and drink" on the spot to mingling for weeks or more. I rarely do vattings myself but personally I think letting it mingle for at least a few hours is probably a good idea but that is totally a subjective choice on my part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 On 2/6/2016, 9:17:54, SebastianLloyd said: Sooo... do you just mix and drink your mixture in the same sitting or do you mix wait a few days and drink once the two spirits mingle for a while? I always try right away and sometimes it works out but generally I think that waiting a day is best. I don't think waiting longer results in much improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SebastianLloyd Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I'm gonna spice up my weak corn whisky with some rye, I'll let you know how that works out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTaylor Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 So I was down to the last couple pours of Blanton' s and while it was one of my favorites a few years ago, as my palate has evolved it just seems like the Blanton' s doesn't have the kick nor complexity I desire of late. I decided to try my first blend / vatting. I went 2:1 Blanton' s & OGD 114... WOW! The first taste was amazing. The Blanton' s sweetness up front was more evident than ever before, but when the OGD spices kicked in I was floored... the pecan pie finish was heavenly. I can't wait to see how it is in a week or so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffrey r Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 ^^^^^ Your vatting with OGD 114 notwithstanding, if you can find it, Rock Hill Farms is often the answer to the conondrum that Blanton's is good but missing a bit of oomph and complexity. RHF is the same mashbill, single barrel as well, and preferred by many of us head-to-head with Blanton's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTaylor Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 (edited) 22 hours ago, jeffrey r said: ^^^^^ Your vatting with OGD 114 notwithstanding, if you can find it, Rock Hill Farms is often the answer to the conondrum that Blanton's is good but missing a bit of oomph and complexity. RHF is the same mashbill, single barrel as well, and preferred by many of us head-to-head with Blanton's. Like you said... IF I can find it... And... my vatting of $59 and $32 bottles does end up being more cost effective than RHF, at least in my area... Edited October 25, 2016 by JTaylor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleCBreese Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 I decided to mix two whiskies that I haven't particularly enjoyed by themselves but I thought would pair well together, Rhetoric 20 and Willett 2 yr Rye. The Rhetoric 20 is soft and creamy and the Willett 2 yr is a little harsh. The first drink was 75% Willett and 25% Rhetoric which I really enjoyed. They play well off each other and the rough edges of the Willett go away. The proof is around 100. The second drink was 75% Rhetoric and 25% Willett and it is not nearly as balanced as the first. It just seems off compared to the first vatting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryT Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 10 hours ago, KyleCBreese said: I decided to mix two whiskies that I haven't particularly enjoyed by themselves but I thought would pair well together, Rhetoric 20 and Willett 2 yr Rye. The Rhetoric 20 is soft and creamy and the Willett 2 yr is a little harsh. The first drink was 75% Willett and 25% Rhetoric which I really enjoyed. They play well off each other and the rough edges of the Willett go away. The proof is around 100. The second drink was 75% Rhetoric and 25% Willett and it is not nearly as balanced as the first. It just seems off compared to the first vatting. That is the approach I like to take - lopsided both ways and then dial in from there. I was also not a big fan of the Rhetoric 20, but found a mingle with Lot 40 (very quirky rye) made something interesting enough that I enjoy it. A recent vatting that I've been enjoying is 1792 Port with 1792 FP - 1:1 ratio (tried micro mingles of 2:1 each way, and 1:1 - and liked the middle one the best). I really love the 1792 FP by itself, and liked the 1792 Port but thought it was "too porty". The mingle knocks the port down (but not out), and leaves the proof at 107 which is right in my sweet spot. Thinking of trying a mingle of all the major distilleries, with barrel proof (or closest that they offer) and equal parts. 1792 FP, Bookers, ECBP, WTRB, Stagg Jr, and . . . sh!t - Four Roses just mucks that up (which recipe do you pick!) Ok - maybe all EXCEPT Four Roses - just to see what happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcbt Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 (edited) 24 minutes ago, GaryT said: Thinking of trying a mingle of all the major distilleries, with barrel proof (or closest that they offer) and equal parts. 1792 FP, Bookers, ECBP, WTRB, Stagg Jr, and . . . sh!t - Four Roses just mucks that up (which recipe do you pick!) Ok - maybe all EXCEPT Four Roses - just to see what happens Don't forget MMCS. I've done MMCS, ECBP, and Stagg Jr together in equal parts, a twist on Ron's Four Grain, and it's delicious. Add water, again equal part, and it's a mid 90s proof tasty treat as well. Edit: if you count MGP, you'll also need a SAOS in there! Edited November 19, 2016 by dcbt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeTen Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 4 minutes ago, dcbt said: Don't forget MMCS. I've done MMCS, ECBP, and Stagg Jr together in equal parts, a twist on Ron's Four Grain, and it's delicious. Add water, again equal part, and it's a mid 90s proof tasty treat as well. Yikes! Is that "Hazmat" on steroids??? I have all three (3) bottles so I might try it . . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcbt Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 15 minutes ago, GeeTen said: Yikes! Is that "Hazmat" on steroids??? I have all three (3) bottles so I might try it . . . . . Yea, I usually add the fourth part water to tame it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeTen Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 1 minute ago, dcbt said: Yea, I usually add the fourth part water to tame it down. The water jug will be close at hand, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bourbonmakesmepoop Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 4 hours ago, GaryT said: Thinking of trying a mingle of all the major distilleries, with barrel proof (or closest that they offer) and equal parts. 1792 FP, Bookers, ECBP, WTRB, Stagg Jr, and . . . sh!t - Four Roses just mucks that up (which recipe do you pick!) Ok - maybe all EXCEPT Four Roses - just to see what happens Like a bourbon Shirley Temple. We shall call this the Surely Tipsy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 4 hours ago, GaryT said: Thinking of trying a mingle of all the major distilleries, with barrel proof (or closest that they offer) and equal parts. 1792 FP, Bookers, ECBP, WTRB, Stagg Jr, and . . . sh!t - Four Roses just mucks that up (which recipe do you pick!) Ok - maybe all EXCEPT Four Roses - just to see what happens Are you familiar with the Unity Bottle that was created for the Parker Beam Promise of Hope fund? It's essentially what you are talking about (though it was bottled at 100 proof). This was another thing I learned about at the Jim Rutledge event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 I did a little experimenting with this months BOTM in order to make it more "palatable". In other words, I'm trying to find a way to finish my bottle. I started with an approximate 50/50 mix of BT and Beam Double Oak. This was an improvement, and much more drinkable, but it still needed something else. I looked up at my open bottles and spotted my 1979 decanter of Beam 10 year old 80 proof. Hmmmmmm. I added some of this to the mix, and voila', that did the trick. A nice mix if I do say so myself. FWIW, I might try it later on without the BT and see how that works. Cheers! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosugoji64 Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 35 minutes ago, fishnbowljoe said: I did a little experimenting with this months BOTM in order to make it more "palatable". In other words, I'm trying to find a way to finish my bottle. I started with an approximate 50/50 mix of BT and Beam Double Oak. This was an improvement, and much more drinkable, but it still needed something else. I looked up at my open bottles and spotted my 1979 decanter of Beam 10 year old 80 proof. Hmmmmmm. I added some of this to the mix, and voila', that did the trick. A nice mix if I do say so myself. FWIW, I might try it later on without the BT and see how that works. Cheers! Joe Using some JBDO to proof down Bookers might work well, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golferpimp1 Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Just did 1 part ECBP and 1 part FC103. Pretty good I must say. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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