flahute Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 The Turkey has been in my wheelhouse lately. Everything from Russell's bourbon and rye down to Rare Breed and 101. All hitting the spot strongly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcbt Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 (edited) I didn't really think anything until I just checked the bar and noticed this: Edited December 21, 2016 by dcbt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyz28 Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Colonel EH Taylor Single Barrel and Eagle Rare 10 have both been hitting the spot lately. Having a glass of CEHT SiB right now as a matter of fact! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 4 hours ago, dcbt said: I didn't really think anything until I just checked the bar and noticed this: "Hello Darkness, my old friend..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 Wild Turkey 101 has just been killin' it with me of late. I had really soured on it a number of years back, but the turnaround began about 2 years ago. I'm totally adoring it now. That mouthfeel and great char/oak over the palate is totally into wheelhouse right now, and I find myself reaching past many other bottles to grab this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 2 hours ago, smokinjoe said: Wild Turkey 101 has just been killin' it with me of late. I had really soured on it a number of years back, but the turnaround began about 2 years ago. I'm totally adoring it now. That mouthfeel and great char/oak over the palate is totally into wheelhouse right now, and I find myself reaching past many other bottles to grab this one. Good to know it's just not me and I'm happy to hear a veteran is tasting the same thing I am. Turkey in general has just been killing it for me since last fall. I've got 4-5 different barrel picks of RR that are all great, Rare Breed has been unstoppable, and even the RR10yr has been outstanding to my palate. I'm loving the ryes also. I know that some feel like Turkey's best days are behind them but they seem just fine to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardsandBourbon Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 As much as I like my wheats my wheelhouse lately has been the KC Single Barrels. Tons of flavor and nice warm finish with very little burn for a 120 proof pour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agalloch Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 2 hours ago, smokinjoe said: Wild Turkey 101 has just been killin' it with me of late. I had really soured on it a number of years back, but the turnaround began about 2 years ago. I'm totally adoring it now. That mouthfeel and great char/oak over the palate is totally into wheelhouse right now, and I find myself reaching past many other bottles to grab this one. My latest handle of 101 is tasting fantastic. BT and ETL have also been great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry in WashDC Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 8 minutes ago, flahute said: Good to know it's just not me and I'm happy to hear a veteran is tasting the same thing I am. Turkey in general has just been killing it for me since last fall. I've got 4-5 different barrel picks of RR that are all great, Rare Breed has been unstoppable, and even the RR10yr has been outstanding to my palate. I'm loving the ryes also. I know that some feel like Turkey's best days are behind them but they seem just fine to me. 2 hours ago, smokinjoe said: Wild Turkey 101 has just been killin' it with me of late. I had really soured on it a number of years back, but the turnaround began about 2 years ago. I'm totally adoring it now. That mouthfeel and great char/oak over the palate is totally into wheelhouse right now, and I find myself reaching past many other bottles to grab this one. Funny you should mention this. Even before I tasted the WTMK Decades I bought a couple of weeks ago, I had been tapping the WTRBs (Batches 2 and 3) and the RR10yr on most nights and skipping my OGD BIB. Tonight's JB BIB is a place-holder as I finished off my last WT101 last month and promised myself I'd work down my pile of open, nonrotation bottles before doing some shopping (other than the road trip in Maryland last Saturday, of course). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 3 hours ago, Harry in WashDC said: Funny you should mention this. Even before I tasted the WTMK Decades I bought a couple of weeks ago, I had been tapping the WTRBs (Batches 2 and 3) and the RR10yr on most nights and skipping my OGD BIB. Tonight's JB BIB is a place-holder as I finished off my last WT101 last month and promised myself I'd work down my pile of open, nonrotation bottles before doing some shopping (other than the road trip in Maryland last Saturday, of course). Your notes about Decades prompted me to go out and buy one. I love it. Thanks for the tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 (edited) 11 hours ago, flahute said: Your notes about Decades prompted me to go out and buy one. I love it. Thanks for the tip. Agreed. I've had one pour from my new Decades bottle, and even at the high tariff, it is a no regrets purchase. It is enough off the beaten path in taste to make it intellectually interesting along with good taste [custard, spice, and just right oak influence]. Edited March 30, 2017 by Madhatter edit: grammar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 I think it is unavoidable that Decades is going to be my first purchase that breaks my self imposed $85 spend limit, reviews have been to good matched with how good it will look next to my WTMK 17yr (A very much appreciated gift). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mule Skinner Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 I've been enjoying some really good Knob Creek single barrel store select stuff lately. 12yr 10 month 120 proof goodness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpfratn Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 I've been enjoying some really good Knob Creek single barrel store select stuff lately. 12yr 10 month 120 proof goodness!I just don't think you can go wrong with most store select KCSB selections. They are always much older than the 9 years on the label and usually priced better than the standard bottling. IMHO it is one of the best bourbon values available today...one of the few things Beam Suntory is doing right these days...at least for now. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDanner Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 It's no traditional, but I'm really into my bottle of Johnny Drum Private Stock. It has a musty citrus note that, to my surprise, is really hitting the spot for me lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisiana Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Been enjoying a BT store pick, EWSB (2001), ECBP (139.4), & WLW (135.4). Kind of all over the place. All have been very good to great though! Cheers, Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken_mays Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 I'm in dud-killing mode. I have a lot of bottles that are open and that I won't buy again and I'm trying to clear them out. OF Signature was the last one I polished off and CEHT SMB before that. Early Times 354 is currently in my sights and after that I may move on to some of the more meh ryes like JB and Rittenhouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rounderegg Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 ER10 and McKenna 10y bib right now. Hard to beat for the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyfish Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 On 3/29/2017 at 6:49 PM, smokinjoe said: Wild Turkey 101 has just been killin' it with me of late. I had really soured on it a number of years back, but the turnaround began about 2 years ago. I'm totally adoring it now. That mouthfeel and great char/oak over the palate is totally into wheelhouse right now, and I find myself reaching past many other bottles to grab this one. What Joe said. When I am tempted to grab the 4RYL or OE101 I consider that for less than a buck more I can have WT101. It is even easier to pass on bourbons that cost more but just don't seem worth the extra. Which is not to say that I don't still enjoy a pour of Stagg Jr. or Booker's. On a regular basis, as on the yard swing today, I am enjoying the WT again. (After that unfortunate hiatus it took.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry in WashDC Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Not really a fan of OF Sig, but this OF 1897 is super. Even my OGD BIB and some 4R PS's (which I'm trying to finish so I can replace them with fuller bottles) have gone begging. If the OF 1920 is anything close, I'll need to sell my car and by a van - more storage space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 It's funny how things ebb and flow. I've never been the biggest Weller fan but I opened a bottle on Friday night night that was just about perfect at that moment. Delicious in every way. These was from probably the last shipment to Georgia before the bottle/label changed to the new style.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliER Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 (edited) RR 10yr and EC 12 Sounds like I need to get a bottle of WT101. I'd be interested to know where to find WTMK Decades, I haven't seen it around here. Edited April 26, 2017 by CaliER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz Nut Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I've been on a big Wild Turkey kick over the last year, and have gone a bit overboard on the store selections. Right now I've got several WTKS open, and RRSib open. But sometimes WT101 is fantastic on it's own, the combo of barrel char, big spice and vanilla. WTMK Decades is really tasting good too (down to the last 1/3 of the bottle), the last several limited edition Wild Turkey's were ok, but not great. I actually ended up vatting the last of my Diamond Anniversary with Rare Breed, and it turned out pretty good. Between Wild Turkey and Heaven Hill (either McKenna BIB, or WT101) make up a large majority of what I drink on a regular basis, and can usually count on it tasting right regardless of my mood, food consumed, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyfish Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 19 hours ago, BigRich said: It's funny how things ebb and flow. I've never been the biggest Weller fan but I opened a bottle on Friday night night that was just about perfect at that moment. Delicious in every way. These was from probably the last shipment to Georgia before the bottle/label changed to the new style. Which Weller, Rich? OWA used to be one of my Big Three regular pours but I haven't seen any in a couple years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Which Weller, Rich? OWA used to be one of my Big Three regular pours but I haven't seen any in a couple years. It's OWA. I realize I left that out.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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