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

[0895]

7 hours ago, whiskeyagonzo said:

Glad you liked it. I didn't think yours tasted like dirt. Just thin and not fully blossomed yet. Plus that particular run of OBSO was stellar. That was one of the first ones bottled from warehouse US. The end of that run was JR's last gift shop bottle, a glorious nearly 12 year OBSO.

Interesting.

 

To be fair, I left more of mine out for almost 45 minutes and when I came back to it, it was much better.

I think I forgot to follow my own 1st rule of 4R: air time.

 

Some of my less than good bottles at initial opening become some of my favorites with lots of air time.

 

I think with time this will improve.

I would say that while OBSO is not my favorite recipe, it is a very interesting one to show off how drastically different the recipes can be from each other.

Fun times.

 

[Thig]

Old Forester 1920, quickly becoming one of my favorites.

[Prof_Stack]

Willett Pot Still Bourbon - at a restaurant in NW Washington state.  This one was a smoooothie!

 

[Clueby]

Some OFBIB tonight. We polished off a bourbon cream tonight and I set it there for the ubiquitous empty bottle pic and since I was so close....it called to me.

I grabbed another one of these last week. Left one on the shelf. I get a spearminty note with this that I really like. I know it shares dna with Larceny but I don't get the acetone with this that I get from Larceny.

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[elmossle]

Tonight started with some '14 ORVW 10yr which is some damn fine juice. I have never been a fan of the Rip 10yr, but this stuff is killer and disappearing very quickly. Struggled the decision for my next pour and finally ended up with a good pour of 1792 High Rye. Needless to say, the tastebuds are going to bed happy tonight.

[OldFitzWithTheGoldLabel]

Some OFBIB tonight. We polished off a bourbon cream tonight and I set it there for the ubiquitous empty bottle pic and since I was so close....it called to me.
I grabbed another one of these last week. Left one on the shelf. I get a spearminty note with this that I really like. I know it shares dna with Larceny but I don't get the acetone with this that I get from Larceny.

The spearmint / Doublemint gum taste of Old Fitzgerald BIB is one of my favorite aspects of it.

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[CardsandBourbon]

11 hours ago, 0895 said:

Interesting.

 

To be fair, I left more of mine out for almost 45 minutes and when I came back to it, it was much better.

I think I forgot to follow my own 1st rule of 4R: air time.

 

Some of my less than good bottles at initial opening become some of my favorites with lots of air time.

 

I think with time this will improve.

I would say that while OBSO is not my favorite recipe, it is a very interesting one to show off how drastically different the recipes can be from each other.

Fun times.

 

 

I have the same love hate relationship with McKenna SB 10 yr. BIB.  My first taste of it, right out of the bottle was like tasting fingernail polish remover (well, what I assume fingernail polish remover to taste like).  After giving it a few minutes to open up it was an entirely different taste profile.

[dcbt]

11 hours ago, Clueby said:

I get a spearminty note with this that I really like. 

I get that mint out of SA Contradiction and OBSF as well.  Not coincidentally, neither will ever be on my bar again.

[OldFitzWithTheGoldLabel]

I get that mint out of SA Contradiction and OBSF as well.  Not coincidentally, neither will ever be on my bar again.

Also not coincidentally, that makes me was to try SA Contradiction and OBSF.
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[Clueby]

1 minute ago, OldFitzWithTheGoldLabel said:

 

Also not coincidentally, that makes me was to try SA Contradiction and OBSF.


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I didn't get mint from SA Contradiction.  I didn't get much that I liked from it other than the nose.  The mix of wheater and rye bourbon just didn't seem to mix for me.  You could pick weird things out individually and it never seemed to make a cohesive, balanced blend.  I don't believe I have ever had OBSF recipe on it's own but dcbt's assessment makes me think it would be something I would enjoy.

[GeeTen]

I think this cold DC weather is giving me a cold - having a healthy pour of OWA with dark black tea right now.  If that doesn't do the trick, I'll have to bring out the big guns and open my newly-bought 1792FP.  Better medicine than Nyquill, yes?   

 

[whiskeyagonzo]

First time in a LS in I don't know how long. Came home with this 1920. Not too shabby. Certainly better than OFBB IMO. At least the past 4-5 years anyway.

[OldFitzWithTheGoldLabel]

First time in a LS in I don't know how long. Came home with this 1920. Not too shabby. Certainly better than OFBB IMO. At least the past 4-5 years anyway.

Nice. I bought a bottle yesterday and I'm looking forward to opening it this weekend.

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[OldFitzWithTheGoldLabel]

This bottle of Russell's Reserve 10 Year is about to go the empty bottle support group. I am sure am glad it was the February bourbon of the month. It may now be my favorite affordable bourbon (probably tied with EC and Four Roses Single Barrel right now).



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[HoustonNit]

^RR10 is on my short list. I'm fighting some type of virus but once I get better plan on making a trip to a store where I saw RR10 for $26 and some store select Smooth Ambler Scout single barrel at 11 years and over 100 proof.

[emr454]

This evening I had generous pour of OGD 114 followed by a pour of WTRB 112.8 while I watch the snow that's been falling for 2 days straight.

[OldFitzWithTheGoldLabel]

This evening I had generous pour of OGD 114 followed by a pour of WTRB 112.8 while I watch the snow that's been falling for 2 days straight.

Nothing like WTRB to help the snow start to melt.

For round two tonight, I have a pour of EC NAS to try to help cope with the in-laws.



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[fishnbowljoe]

I haven't had a pour in a while because I've been fighting a head cold the last few days. I'm finally feeling better today, so I'm having a pour of my WW/Larceny blend. Ahhhhhh.......

 

Cheers! Joe

[Hrchokie]

A buddy and I started with a Lot B followed by some ETL then a little RHF. Still early may revisit the ETL while watching hoops

[OldFitzWithTheGoldLabel]

Still early may revisit the ETL while watching hoops

Are you watching NIT or play-in games for NCAA tournament?


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[emr454]

57 minutes ago, OldFitzWithTheGoldLabel said:

 

Nothing like WTRB to help the snow start to melt.

For round two tonight, I have a pour of EC NAS to try to help cope with the in-laws.



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Did the EC NAS do the trick? I haven't bought the NAS version yet but that color looks amazing. Your OF 1920 looks lonely, too.

[Hrchokie]

8 minutes ago, OldFitzWithTheGoldLabel said:

 

Are you watching NIT or play-in games for NCAA tournament?


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Watching Syracuse right now. Then the 2nd play in game. I see you live in Kentucky, which color do you bleed? Blue or Red? Oh yeah, I did decide to go with more ETL

[CardsandBourbon]

7 minutes ago, Hrchokie said:

Watching Syracuse right now. Then the 2nd play in game. I see you live in Kentucky, which color do you bleed? Blue or Red? Oh yeah, I did decide to go with more ETL

 

He bleeds the wrong color BLUE, while I bleed the correct color, RED.

[Hrchokie]

7 minutes ago, CardsandBourbon said:

 

He bleeds the wrong color BLUE, while I bleed the correct color, RED.

Ha! Maroon and Orange myself but I do have the Cards in my final four. We hit like 17 3s at your place and still lost. You guys will be a very tough out

[HoustonNit]

I haven't had a pour in a while because I've been fighting a head cold the last few days. I'm finally feeling better today, so I'm having a pour of my WW/Larceny blend. Ahhhhhh.......
 
Cheers! Joe

Joe I'm very curious on details of this blend you're having?