Harry in WashDC Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Well, don't you just love cold days? Can't do yard work. Laundry's already done. What I gonna do? Started with a light pour of OE BIB 7yr - that mushroom, wet leather, leaf mold finish has me absolutely captivated - makes me feel like I'm doing yard work while I'm watching old movies on TV. THEN, had a short pour of WT RB Batch 3 (108.2 proof) with a small ice cube taking it to about 103. After a few hours (like, 2), I snuck a before-dinner pour of CR "Hand Selected Barrel" 103 proof with a cube (to continue to reduce the bunker, of course). Two thoughts on all this. (1) How ELSE would barrels be selected - by arrow shot into the dark? By random algorithmic manipulation of the rickhouse inventory? I wish. (2) Somebody ought to limit the amount of demerara sugar/molasses/royal jelly CR is allowed to add to its quasi-limited editions. When I am craving a sweet whiskey (but not TOO sweet), the CR HSB does hit the spot on a cold day. Maybe those persons in Gimli who made this know something after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravensfire Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Some SAOS SB 10yr with the lovely Lady Raven to start the evening off in a boutique hotel. Next is dinner with a nice red we brought and then more bourbon. Love date nights like this!Sent from my SM-G900P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCWoody Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Trying out a new bottle of Wild Turkey Decades tonight. My first impression is very good. I love the extra proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTNBourbon Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 1 hour ago, LCWoody said: Trying out a new bottle of Wild Turkey Decades tonight. My first impression is very good. I love the extra proof. Very nice. Never heard of that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golferpimp1 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Starting with OBGH tonight. Better than some of the reviews I have read. A pleasant surprise. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTNBourbon Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Some of this tonight. Giving it another try, tonight better than the other night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FacePlant Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 (edited) Several got together for good food and REAL GOOD whiskey. I'm glad they reached low enough to grab me. Edited January 29, 2017 by FacePlant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postal Grunt Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 It was the KU Jayhawks vs Kentucky in college hoops late this afternoon. Seemed like a good reason to settle down with a pour of Booker's. Good bourbon and a good game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 1 hour ago, FacePlant said: Several got together for good food and REAL GOOD whiskey. I'm glad they reached low enough to grab me. Nice line up FP. Good friends, good food and good bourbon make for good times. It doesn't matter where you're on the totem pole. Cheers! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 OWA, followed by WT101. The 101 was singing nicely this evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 (edited) 1792 Full Proof private store selection tonight and last night. I really love this stuff. There's a certain satisfaction when you stumble across an under-the-radar giant killer that tastes as good as some other whiskies that are twice the price. Edited January 29, 2017 by Kepler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 6 hours ago, LCWoody said: Trying out a new bottle of Wild Turkey Decades tonight. My first impression is very good. I love the extra proof. I didn't know it had been released here yet. Is this a US bottle or an import? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Had a pour of 2016 THH and ORVW this afternoon. The THH blew it away. The nose was great..especially on the empty glass. Cotton candy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCWoody Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 8 hours ago, Kepler said: I didn't know it had been released here yet. Is this a US bottle or an import? I picked it up here at a local store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTNBourbon Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 11 hours ago, FacePlant said: Several got together for good food and REAL GOOD whiskey. I'm glad they reached low enough to grab me. Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nm0369 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 (edited) Out running some errands and stopped into Harry and Izzy's for a pour. They had a bottle of 2016 OF Birthday getting low, went with that for $17. He dumped the last 4-5oz into a rocks glass, I can't complain. Half way through it Edited January 29, 2017 by Nm0369 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlutz Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 Killed a store select Dickel 9. Then had a sweet pour of Blanton's SFTB. If not for the numbing on the roof of my mouth, I'd never suspect it was 127 proof. A tiny bit of water and it is perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masset1982 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Running low on that 15´ Stagg, hopefully some 16´ is on the way home. Cheers! Will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Having some Ghirardelli hot chocolate with some BT Bourbon Cream. Yum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil T Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Popped open a new bottle of MM Private Select this afternoon. This one is a vanilla bomb with a hint of wood. Maker's has hit out of the park with 46 and now this, they are both dangerously drinkable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasled Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Been on the scotch most of the evening. Having a pour of EHT SiB. Nice change of pace. Cheers all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journeyman Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Some WSR here this afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prof_Stack Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Enjoyed a WT101 neat tonight. Nice oak character and a nice finish. It was the first pour of the $20 handle from Trader Joe's and I'm going to have to get another bottle while this crazy sale continues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Its been a weird bourbon day. We had some hot chocolate with bourbon cream earlier today while putting away the last of Christmas. Then I had a pour of ETL because I ended up with another bottle yesterday so the rationing relaxed. Now I'm having a Sazerac made with Baby Saz and Herbsaint..also because I ended up with an extra Baby Saz yesterday, too. Might have capacity for one more cocktail or pour while watching the NHL all star game(s). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poli_sci_prof Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 (edited) Had a HH BiB for lunch, EC NAS in the afternoon, and then an EW BiB for dinner. Edited January 30, 2017 by poli_sci_prof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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