What bourbon are you drinking? Winter 2014/2015

[Old Dusty]

I certainly can believe that. It tastes more than a little similar. Actually, a bit cheaper here than EC12, so a bargain to boot! ...And, at 99-proof (EC12 is 94-pr), closer to the right ABV for this pour.

Do you know for sure this HH juic, OD?

I am 99.9% sure that HH is the source for Luxco's Ezra Brooks line. That used to include the 12yr single barrel Ezra B, the 7/101 Old Ezra and the bottom shelf 90(or80) proof Ezra Brooks. I believe that they have discontinued the Old Ezra and added a flavored option. Since age statements are falling and this is a NDP label, you might want to bunker a couple as a hedge against extinction if you really like them.

Edit:the SB Whiskey Tree in the sticky above says "most likely" on the HH source and I am sure that I read it elsewhere (maybe Chuck C's blog).

Edited January 28, 2015 by Old Dusty

[chooch714]

BT at the moment but, most likely will finish the evening with a pour of Stagg Jr.

[chrisg]

BT at the moment but, most likely will finish the evening with a pour of Stagg Jr.

Why not mix a little of each?

[Hop]

Started with ETLC, I prefer the standard ETL, moved on to HH6/90 always good, now working on W12.

[Kyjd75]

Celebrating my birthday with a little RHF.

[Paddy]

Celebrating my birthday with a little RHF.

Happy birthday Kyjd75! I'm cheering your day with a nice pour of WTRB. :toast:

[LCWoody]

Having a very good line up tonight. It's hard to say which one is the best. They're all very good in their own way. If I had to pick one.... Tonight it would be Rhetoric 20y.

[chooch714]

Why not mix a little of each?

I have not experimented with vatting. I may at some point though.

[JDSmith619]

Starting it off with some OC10 I found sitting on a shelf today

[Eskwar]

I can relate. We lost our dog to cancer last year at far too young an age (6), and I am still not over her. (She's pictured in my avatar.) Dogs bring so much joy to lives it's amazing.

That is a really nice tribute (your avatar). The wife and I had a 17-yo shepherd/lab mix pass away a couple years back (harder on us than on our kids!). We've got a 15-yo / 80-lb one remaining who is my frequent late late-night drinking companion. Condolences to those of you all with recent losses.

On Topic: My sweet dog most recently watched me compare Blanton's (bottled '99) with Blanton's (bottled '14) with BTEC Hotbox Toasted (bottled '12, IIRC--surprisingly, to me, it was also Mash Bill # 2).

[Quintilian]

Enjoying some BabySaz in an Old Fashioned ~ might follow it up with a pour of KC.

[flahute]

I have not experimented with vatting. I may at some point though.

[kjbeggs]

Two very different pours last night.

Started off with some spicy OGD114, followed by the last pour from my second bottle of MMCS (just one bottle left, time to pick up a couple).

[Paul W]

PHC8 last night. I swear the taste has changed since the last time, which was when I opened the bottle. I liked it even more this time, though I do miss the spicy aspect that you get in a bourbon which is totally absent from this wheat whiskey.

It may be a psychological effect, but it does seem to me that air time in the bottle does affect taste.

[RockBottom]

First time trying McKenna SB 10 and it was a nice surprise. Tasty

[Mardbrown]

A little BT added to a pour of Stagg Jr. brings the proof down to a manageable level and softens the hard edges. Delicious. You should try it.

I started with Maker's 46 again tonight and it's hitting all the right notes. I can see this being a regular.

Following up again with RHF. This one is blossoming quickly and I'm a step closer to declaring it worth the premium. Still need to do more research before being sure, of course.

[Red One]

Just poured a healthy dose of WT101, finishing off the bottle. I always find this to be a solid pour.

[tannnehill kid]

Few pours for the night

[RockBottom]

Kid, that looks like a sweet night.

[tannnehill kid]

It's a good night on the home front.

[ccleve23]

A little Russell reserve small batch single barrel. I am really enjoying this bottle.

[foster016]

BT BS barrel #54 selected by West Lakeview Liquors here in Chicago. This bourbon always does it for me. Nice buttery finish.

[Paddy]

WTKS followed by WTRB. Have I mentioned before that the 112 RB is a jewel? Oh... yes, I believe I have!

[KyleCBreese]

CEHT SB, OESV, followed by OFBB13. The OFBB13 was the clear winner, it's just so different from anything else out there.

[JDSmith619]

WT101, PMP and finished off with ND OGDBiB all while watching my Hawks almost blow it against TCU.... Gonna be a long road to March