flahute Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 From last night - both a "what are you drinking" as well as an "empty bottle" post.......went to our winter party for the office and the theme was "1984 prom" which is right in the wheelhouse of my age as I was actually in high school that year. Bonus: the party was held in a gym. Given the theme, I of course brought a flask to spike the proverbial punch even though we had one of Seattle's most legendary bartender's making drinks. I emptied the last of a 4RSB into the flask which was shared liberally with my work mates. Another guy brought some WT Master's Keep for me to try and we emptied that flask as well. (I did like the WTMK, though it wasn't a proper taste in a controlled environment.) On the cocktail side, I had a seelbach, which was nice. Just finished watching the Seahawks get lucky in Minnesota. Need a few drinks after that finish. My heart rate has still not come down yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtoys Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 (edited) Flight 1 done middle bottle is Binny's OBSK on to flight 2 4R smB LE is 2014 ER 17 is from Spring 2013 Edited January 10, 2016 by bigtoys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCWoody Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 (edited) what a great line up. ^^^ Edited January 10, 2016 by LCWoody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 bigtoys living by the mantra of go big or go home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted January 11, 2016 Author Share Posted January 11, 2016 That OBSK also appears to be going big at 120 and change! Can you pick a winner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 1 minute ago, Paddy said: That OBSK also appears to be going big at 120 and change! Can you pick a winner? I can. The winner is you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tylermke Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Enjoying a Wild Turkey RR private selection "Fat Neck." Based on this pick, it would seem like WT is definitely starting to turn things around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisiana Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 EHTSB and I'm really enjoying this one. I still prefer the Barrel Proof version, but the Single Barrel is an easy drinker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTD Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 It's a really cold evening in N. Alabama so it's a Stagg Jr kinda night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jace Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Switching between SAOS 10 yo and 7 yo. I actually like the 7 yo better. It has a biting, creamy fruitiness that I also find in FRSB. Although it tastes a bit younger than the 10 yo(especially on the nose), it's just a bit more exciting. The 10 is just good, well-aged bourbon. But nothing really stands out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starhopper Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 1 hour ago, Jace said: Switching between SAOS 10 yo and 7 yo. I actually like the 7 yo better. It has a biting, creamy fruitiness that I also find in FRSB. Although it tastes a bit younger than the 10 yo(especially on the nose), it's just a bit more exciting. The 10 is just good, well-aged bourbon. But nothing really stands out. I have both as well - you can't go wrong with either one. Smooth Ambler is a first rate, quality bourbon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Comp Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 19 hours ago, Hop said: opened and tried the Blanton's SFTB last night - what a wonderful bourbon! Seems crazy to me that BT wouldn't bottle and sell this in the US when they could easily sell what they produce... One of my top tasting bourbons too Hop but remember not BT's call. Blanton's is owned by Age International Inc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hop Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Last night was RHF (anyone noticed a change in the labeling? i have some bottles with script along the bottom of the front and others without...), then BT, and then finished it off with OFBIB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtoys Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 15 hours ago, Paddy said: That OBSK also appears to be going big at 120 and change! Can you pick a winner? Parkers > 4R > ER tough to say which of the 4R's was my favorite. May have to give it another go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcgumbohead Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 RRSmBSB local pick. Love these RR's this one had a note of powdered sugar which I have read/heard in others tasting notes for various bourbons but I had not yet experienced. Always amazed at the many layers of flavor extracted from a few basic ingredients, magical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted January 11, 2016 Author Share Posted January 11, 2016 3 hours ago, bigtoys said: Parkers > 4R > ER tough to say which of the 4R's was my favorite. May have to give it another go. With that lineup, I'd give it another go as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 A good buddy came over after Friday's emergency GBS meeting and we started on the second half of my bottle of BMH 16. Well, as I opened it the damn cork broke and disentigrated into the bottle. After numerous filterings we were left with no course but to finish the rest. Friday was a pretty good day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCWoody Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Finishing of a bottle of OGD 8y. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozzy71 Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Started with a handful of vattings I posted about it in other more appropriate threads. After that, I had the hankering for a BP since it had been a while and decided on KCSB since it was easier to grab off the shelf, I have a spare bunkered, and replacements are easier to find then most of the other limited BP's I have open right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 A fantastic pour of WTRRSB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozzy71 Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 7 minutes ago, Paddy said: A fantastic pour of WTRRSB. wtrb 112.8 for me next which I prefer to the RRSB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonutsNBourbon Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 trying out some small pours of bottles I haven't had for a while, EWSB 04, OFSig and AE Rye. that EWSB just has this woody taste to me, and definitely not liking it very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Took in the national championship game with some standbys - KC and ECSmB (formerly EC12). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golzee Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 9 hours ago, flahute said: Took in the national championship game with some standbys - KC and ECSmB (formerly EC12). Did they drop the age statement from Elijah? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffrey r Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 (edited) 26 minutes ago, Golzee said: Did they drop the age statement from Elijah? No, but the reference to 12 years old has been moved to the back of the bottle, buried in some text. We shall see about the near future though, as there is some anticipation that EC12 will in fact go NAS. On point for the thread, last evening I had a first pour from a FRPS OESK, 9 years old, 115.8 proof. My first OESK and no surprise, it was delicious. Interestingly, this PS was not labeled with its age or recipe, so I had to reach out to Four Roses with the barrel information to get that info. Love that company--doing it the right way. Edited January 12, 2016 by jeffrey r Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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