What bourbon are you enjoying (Winter 2016/17)?

[CardsandBourbon]

1 hour ago, Madhatter said:

I can verify the quality of the KC SiB barrel 4044 that was reported 13yr 9 mos.  A kind fellow SBer recommended it to me.  I would trade one of most releases of ECBP for that KC bottle.  To me, it's all flavor intensity and sweetness without rough edges.  Great buy.

 

#4044 was the barrel I already had and I totally agree with you.  Intense flavor and great smooth finish.  Hard to believe that it is a 120 proof bourbon.  I did go back today and pick up two bottles of barrel #3094 which was the 14+ year one.  If it's any better than the #4044 then we're in for a real treat.

[beasled]

59 minutes ago, Masset1982 said:

I'm sorry i can't do reviews because I'm not an expert and my English is limited, but I can't stop nosing this, it evolves constantly in the glass, its not that hot for a 127.5 proof bourbon, the finish is long not endless like a Stagg or a WLW but its enough longer for me. In my book, a solid B+/A-. 

 

Cheers! 

 

Wow that does sound good. Love the standard bottlings.

[jvd99]

3 hours ago, whiskeyagonzo said:

Just because something is "LE" doesn't mean it's good. Look at PVW. Shit is awful. That being said, everyone's palate is different. One mans drain pour is another's top shelf. Cheers.

I never even suggested that because something is an LE it's automatically good.  I was actually saying the opposite - that Decades was not special and not worth the price.  If you've got any of that shitty PVW laying around, I'll gladly take it off your hands.  

 

[whiskeyagonzo]

I never even suggested that because something is an LE it's automatically good.  I was actually saying the opposite - that Decades was not special and not worth the price.  If you've got any of that shitty PVW laying around, I'll gladly take it off your hands.  
 

Nope. I've done flipped it and bought a bunch of good bourbon and malt

[jvd99]

7 minutes ago, whiskeyagonzo said:

Nope. I've done flipped it and bought a bunch of good bourbon and malt

It's good for something, I guess 

[flahute]

3 hours ago, CardsandBourbon said:

 

Was there a number on yours?  Mine had the number 4404 (or something like that) and they said the bottle that had the number 4410 was the one that was over 14 yrs.

I didn't think they were lying, I was just wondering if there was any way to know age of the barrel for sure.

If the info is not on the bottle you have to trust the store telling you, or, you need to email Beam and ask. With the store and barrel no. they'll be able to tell you if someone there is willing to.

I've never tried to cold call email them so I can't guarantee they'll tell you but it's worth a try if you have any reason to doubt. (And with Packages & More, you have no reason to doubt).

 

I have a friend at Beam who I ask such things which is convenient. There's a local store pick KCSB with no age claims other than the 9 on the label. It tasted older to me so I asked my friend and within a day he told me the age down to the day, warehouse location, and dumping proof. And it was older as expected. Not sure why this store isn't advertising that.

[Hop]

4 hours ago, CardsandBourbon said:

 

Was there a number on yours?  Mine had the number 4404 (or something like that) and they said the bottle that had the number 4410 was the one that was over 14 yrs.

I didn't think they were lying, I was just wondering if there was any way to know age of the barrel for sure.

4044 is on mine - the only way to know the age is when they pick it for these - I see so many barrel picks of these but usually don't buy unless I know who picked it or the age of the bourbon.  There are a lot of good ones out there but the best advice is to taste it before you buy.  I'm pretty sure P&M will let you do that as I have in the past and I know they do down at Mammoth.  If you can't then just buy one, go to the car, taste it, decide and go back.  

 

There are some other guys on here that have bottles of the Mammoth I know this because I picked them up for them back in December but I don't know if they've opened them yet

 

 

[Hop]

1 hour ago, CardsandBourbon said:

 

#4044 was the barrel I already had and I totally agree with you.  Intense flavor and great smooth finish.  Hard to believe that it is a 120 proof bourbon.  I did go back today and pick up two bottles of barrel #3094 which was the 14+ year one.  If it's any better than the #4044 then we're in for a real treat.

Good to know - If it's great let me know as I will be in E-town on Saturday to pick up some other purchases and I might stop in.  Awww Hell who am I kidding I'm sure I'll stop in  

[CardsandBourbon]

I asked him today how many of the barrel #3094 he had left after I bought my 2.  He said he had a couple of bottles left and maybe one case in the back.

 

I think we'll open it tonight so I will let you know what we thought.

[Dgriffin]

On 3/5/2017 at 7:10 PM, OldFitzWithTheGoldLabel said:

 

Excellent! I am sure that you all had a blast. Will you all have any bourbon at the wedding reception?

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We  will, but I am not sure what the bar at the reception hall has yet. I was trying to think of stashing something nice also for me and my fiance (wife at that point), but I am not sure on what that will be either.

[fishnbowljoe]

7 hours ago, CardsandBourbon said:

A question for you guys.  I was at a local store yesterday (Packages & More) and told them that I really enjoyed the bottle of KC Single Barrel Store Pick that I bought from them recently.  They said they had gotten another store pick and that the people at the distillery told them that the juice in that barrel was 14 years old.  Is there any way to verify that, other than their say so?  I mean if I could pick up a 14 year old KC Single Barrel for $44.99 then I would probably be down for it.  Otherwise I already have two bottles of it.

 

I don't think they'd try to mislead anyone. Eric is good people.

 

Cheers! Joe

[BFerguson]

Turkey. Decades.

Hopes dashed.

Not nearly the glory as the 17yr.

Very dry. Old. Leathery. Woody.

Not in a great way.

Bummed and glad it was a free pour.

Great to try before you buy.

B


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[fishnbowljoe]

1 minute ago, BFerguson said:

Turkey. Decades.

Hopes dashed.

Not nearly the glory as the 17yr.

Very dry. Old. Leathery. Woody.

Not in a great way.

Bummed and glad it was a free pour.

Great to try before you buy.

B


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Thanks for the tasting notes Brent. There's a bottle at a local store that I was thinking about buying. You might have just saved me $140.00. 

 

Cheers! Joe

 

 

[BFerguson]

 
Thanks for the tasting notes Brent. There's a bottle at a local store that I was thinking about buying. You might have just saved me $140.00. [emoji6]
 
Cheers! Joe
 
 

Welcome. Although, there is a very strange release of lime zest to the nose when water is added. But it doesn't come through in the mouth.

Bizarre.

Spend the cash on the 17yr. Great stuff. Reminds me of old EC 18yr.

I could drink that daily.

Reminiscing of the good ole days....

Of course said from the guy who has a decent stash of the old 18....


I still can't get over the fact some days that I have a bunker of what I think of as ridiculous whiskey.


B


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[OldFitzWithTheGoldLabel]

Welcome. Although, there is a very strange release of lime zest to the nose when water is added. But it doesn't come through in the mouth.

Bizarre.

Spend the cash on the 17yr. Great stuff. Reminds me of old EC 18yr.

I could drink that daily.

Reminiscing of the good ole days....

Of course said from the guy who has a decent stash of the old 18....


I still can't get over the fact some days that I have a bunker of what I think of as ridiculous whiskey.


B


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So you highly recommend the Wild Turkey Master's Keep (17 year)? I have been on the fence about getting a bottle. It is close to $100 more than I have ever spent on a bottle, but I have wrestled with buying a bottle of it for about a year.

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[BFerguson]

So you highly recommend the Wild Turkey Master's Keep (17 year)? I have been on the fence about getting a bottle. It is close to $100 more than I have ever spent on a bottle, but I have wrestled with buying a bottle of it for about a year.

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Yes, I would. But I know I've bought a lot of upper end bottles that many others haven't.

Personally, I really like old whiskey. I know it's not every bodies thing.

Ultimately, it's up to you. If you're looking for a nice "treat" myself bottle, it's. it a bad choice. And one that is somewhat readily available sitting on the shelf, at retail.


B


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[Hop]

BIB night tonight.  Started with EWBIB now moving it over to HH6BIB.

 

Weighing in on the WTMK Decades - I find it to be very complex and significantly better than the 17yr.  Another example of different palates and differing opinions

[whiskeyagonzo]

Slumming it tonight.

[OldFitzWithTheGoldLabel]

Slumming it tonight.

That is one of my favorite slums. I am having a harder time finding it on shelves these days.

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[whiskeyagonzo]

Yes it's a shame. This one and HH6BiB are a favorite standard pour when you don't want anything complex. Just a solid drinker.

[bourbon4all]

Loving this bottle

[DeepCover]

OF 1920

 

Lovin' it!

[Whiskey Dick]

Dickel 9

[MTNBourbon]

A nice pour of this.

[bourbon4all]

Forged Oak, this one deserves to have the oak in its name

Edited March 9, 2017 by bourbon4all