What bourbon are you drinking? Spring 2015!

[Red One]

Finishing off a bottle of Wilett with a couple of pours tonight.

[mbroo5880i]

How about a wonderful $11 bourbon? Virgin 7yr 101 is that. Drizzled over a heaping pile of crushed ice on another steamy evening here, Down South. Sipped......nah, Slurped up while again sittin' out back listening to the Braves on the radio.

I have never seen Virgin Bourbon. But, with the name Virgin, I guess the first time you have it must be memorable. I wonder if it is similar to OE 7/101?

[smokinjoe]

I have never seen Virgin Bourbon. But, with the name Virgin, I guess the first time you have it must be memorable. I wonder if it is similar to OE 7/101?

Heehee. Nice, Broo. . Over the years and bottles of both that I have enjoyed, there have been more similarities than differences. I have done SBS's where I could not tell the difference. At other times, I think that one or the other has more...of something. (Sorry, but I can't say more, because I can't put it onto words). In general, though it's difficult to talk in absolutes with NDP bourbon like Ezra, I think these whiskies come from the same Mother.

[squire]

I have never seen Virgin Bourbon. But, with the name Virgin, I guess the first time you have it must be memorable. I wonder if it is similar to OE 7/101?

Oh Yeah, could be the same, both are ramped up standard Heaven Hill profile though the Virgin is sold at a much better price.

[fozzy71]

Revisiting my 60:40 PMP I made a tad over 3 weeks ago. I have never had the real thing but this is pretty tasty. I think I will try mixing up a 50:50 to compare this to before it is gone.

[JGriff]

Weller 12 and Weller 107.

[Chris m]

A 1:1 of Stagg Jr. #3 & Old Blowhard.

[fozzy71]

KCSmB is quite a change after that PMP

[jackthedog]

Yep, love that 129 proof CEHTBP as well. I have half an open bottle, with one in the bunker fortunately. Still annoyed I left one on the shelf earlier in the year. Haven't seen another one since.

Larceny for me tonight. Such a solid bourbon.

One of my favorites. I had the chance to pick up a second bottle but left in on the shelf. I'm hoping I can track down the next release.

[BFerguson]

Still working the bottle of Woodford, over some ice tonight.

Drowning sorrows from missing a epic netting of a monster Muskie, off the dock, that was holding on to a 12" inch walleye on a jig. And light tackle.

That's a memory that will live forever. Loving Lac Seul fishing .

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[Hop]

Finished off a bottle of OE101 tonight that I started on this week. My vacation bottle.

[bigtoys]

4 days staycation

starting with these

4R 2014 LE smB

Pappy 23 is signed by Julian

[Golzee]

Trying both lines for the first time tonight with 4RYL an WSR. WSR is forgettable. I need to broaden my 4R thirst...gonna pick up a small batch when the yellow is done. work my way up the line, hopefullyf OWA is a hell of a lot better than WSR.

[Special Reserve]

Well I wish I had a staycation! However, a little WLW 125.3 before and with the morning coffee.

[chooch714]

Stayed with the OC last night. This stuff definitely has that BT sweetness.

[kcgumbohead]

Some GBS 4R OESO, really great. Its the most finicky bourbon I can recall in terms of how much water is the right amount as anything over mutes some of my favorite aspects of this recipe. A couple drops as in 2-3 per 1.5oz. has been just the ticket and once I dialed that in it has been a consistently stellar pour.

[beasled]

SAOS 11yr. Awesome sauce.

[whiskeyagonzo]

Had a crazy week at work. Starting off with some '98 WTKS

[JvW]

Had a good week and enjoying some Jefferson Reserve...still not worth the $ I paid for; probably my last bottle.

[mbroo5880i]

Trying both lines for the first time tonight with 4RYL an WSR. WSR is forgettable. I need to broaden my 4R thirst...gonna pick up a small batch when the yellow is done. work my way up the line, hopefullyf OWA is a hell of a lot better than WSR.

I have had both older WSR and newer and I just can't get into it. However, it is probably because I tried both after having had OWA and WL12. I find it too thin and lacking flavor. OWA, on the other hand, is a lot better. I have find the more recent NAS version to be better than the earlier NAS version. I believe you will enjoy the FRSmB more than 4RYL. It is a little spicier and the bump in proof helps.

[Tucker]

After several days of Asahi and Kirin beer, shochu and sake, I'm kicking back with a pour of FR 125th. It never disappoints.

[fozzy71]

I have had both older WSR and newer and I just can't get into it. However, it is probably because I tried both after having had OWA and WL12. I find it too thin and lacking flavor. OWA, on the other hand, is a lot better. I have find the more recent NAS version to be better than the earlier NAS version. I believe you will enjoy the FRSmB more than 4RYL. It is a little spicier and the bump in proof helps.

Have you tried a 1:1 or 3:2 vatting of OWA:WSR? I enjoyed my vatting but I need to do a another 3 way side by side of the OWA, WSR and W12 I have open to remember which of the 3 I truly like the best on their own. IIRC it is the OWA. I am trying to nurse what's left of the W12 as I doubt I will find another until Fall.

[mbroo5880i]

Have you tried a 1:1 or 3:2 vatting of OWA:WSR? I enjoyed my vatting but I need to do a another 3 way side by side of the OWA, WSR and W12 I have open to remember which of the 3 I truly like the best on their own. IIRC it is the OWA. I am trying to nurse what's left of the W12 as I doubt I will find another until Fall.

I haven't. I have vatted the SB Blend (OWA/WL12). However, I haven't purchased a WSR in a while. I do have an older paper label bottle I could mix to see how it tastes. I am like you. I try to milk the bottles as long as I can since new bottles are difficult to find.

[dcbt]

I had some Blantons at our favorite steakhouse tonight. It's been awhile since I've had that and it tasted nothing like I remember. I picked up so much vanilla that I don't remember, it reminded me of ER10 despite the different mash bills. In fact, I thought of the thread recently about the private single barrel purchase that switched out ER10 with Blantons because the barrel fit the profile more. Don't get me wrong, I liked it, as I do ER10, but it's just always amazing to me how something old can taste so new. Palates are funny that way.

[pooch]

Had a BTAC Saz, a 7Yr Willet Rye, and a Weller 12.

Solid night.