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

[JTaylor]

Made a Manhattan last night with RRSB PS. Pretty damn tasty!

[garbanzobean]

I finally finished off that Bourye, so I opened a generic SAOS 10 year Single Barrel release.  It was released for the Maryland / DC area 1-3 years ago and was cask strength at 48.9%(ish, I don't have the bottle in front of me).  Oh man was this a great purchase.  Excellent classic SAOS nose.  Syrupy, velvety mouthfeel.  Lots of good classic bourbon notes.  It's a tad prickly at full strength, but calms down with a touch of water.  I tend to be careful about watering MGP spirit because it can result in an aspartame flavor that I don't love, but this one takes water well enough.

 

Now THIS is an example of a premium bourbon that puts a dumb smile on my face.  Great job MGP/SA!

 

[beasled]

Continuing with 4RSmB 16. It's tasting better than previously, I'm happy to admit, but still needs water to get there. Cheers! 

[Hop]

Going with the "Staggering Buffalo" to start the evening 2/3 Stagg Jr : 1/3 Buffalo Trace

[Stever]

 Finally found a new style bottle of weller!

[Louisiana]

Really enjoying some 1792 Full Proof tonight. This was a very nice store pick from last year!

 

[Guest]

I may follow in your 1792 FP footsteps.  Right now dealing on some OFSIG Paper Label.  A compass-setter for me.

[LCWoody]

Started with a new bottle of OSSB (very good), now on to something a little calmer, Rhetoric 20y a very underrated bourbon. 

[tgriff]

At the moment, drinking regular Buffalo Trace! 

[OldFitzWithTheGoldLabel]

Going with the "Staggering Buffalo" to start the evening 2/3 Stagg Jr : 1/3 Buffalo Trace

Hop, while you enjoy a "Staggering Buffalo," I enjoy an "Eagle Weller" (1/2 Eagle Rare and 1/2 WSR).
Cheers!


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[OldFitzWithTheGoldLabel]

My nightcap tonight is my good friend Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond.


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[flahute]

Started with some Ancient Age Barrel 107. Started bitter but with a few drops added turned into a wonderful pour. Rich and flavorful.

 

Now trying a new vat. 2/3 4FSmB to 1/3 OGD114. Needed to mingle a bit but is now showing great promise. I think I'm going to mix up some more.

[Kepler]

1792FP store select.  Delicious stuff.

[Kepler]

On ‎2‎/‎15‎/‎2017 at 9:41 PM, Bbstout said:

Did a blind sbs between ER10 and BT store pick to compare the same mashbill and a difference of 3 years.  Guessed wrong and surprised myself by picking the BT. 

 

 

 

 

Not an unusual outcome.  I really like ER10 but simply put, BT is more balanced. Now, the importance of balance in a bourbon is a matter of personal preference.  For some it is the be-all/end-all.  For others, it matters not.  For me it just depends on my mood at the time.   

[Masset1982]

8 hours ago, beasled said:

Continuing with 4RSmB 16. It's tasting better than previously, I'm happy to admit, but still needs water to get there. Cheers! 

Finally. This SmB needs time and air to shine for sure, I'm not adding water anymore, still a little hot but I'm fine with it. Cheers! 

[beasled]

1 hour ago, Masset1982 said:

Finally. This SmB needs time and air to shine for sure, I'm not adding water anymore, still a little hot but I'm fine with it. Cheers! 

 

Yep almost there. Amazing how the nose has opened up on it. There didn't really seem to be one initially.

[Masset1982]

1 hour ago, beasled said:

 

Yep almost there. Amazing how the nose has opened up on it. There didn't really seem to be one initially.

I saw a review of the widely acclaimed smb 2012, they said, at first it was muted and not that good but after the bottle was opened for 2 month, it became incredible. We have to be patient with those small batches. ;-)

 

[beasled]

Oh don't worry I have plenty of patience

[Kozman]

11 hours ago, Stever said:

 Finally found a new style bottle of weller!

Sweet Brother! Yum on that OGD 114!!! Prob see ya tomorrow.

[BigPapa]

Had a three finger pour of Booker's Toogie's Invitation on ice in my Yeti cup.
I love the Booker's this way!!!!


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[fishnbowljoe]

Climbing a wheater ladder this evening. Started with Larceny. Moved on to SW Old Fitz BIB, and will finish up with MMCS 111.6 proof. TGIF! 

 

Cheers! Joe

[Vosgar]

Cracked open a little 200ml bottle of AA BIB tonight, just because I hadn't had it for awhile and the urge got the best of me. There's something about the AA profile...... Starts off with a hit of rye and after a bit some sweetness comes through. Not a long finish, but that's OK. IIRC, it's the BT #2 mashbill and probably not much more than 4 years old, but I really love it. 

 

Damn shame they quit making this one (and the AA 10yr) 

 

Edited February 18, 2017 by Vosgar

[OldFitzWithTheGoldLabel]

I am starting out at the party with Maker's Mark.


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[Paddy]

21 hours ago, flahute said:

Started with some Ancient Age Barrel 107. Started bitter but with a few drops added turned into a wonderful pour. Rich and flavorful.

 

Now trying a new vat. 2/3 4FSmB to 1/3 OGD114. Needed to mingle a bit but is now showing great promise. I think I'm going to mix up some more.

A few drops can really make an average pour of Ancient Age shine! 

 

I've been consuming a bit of OFitz BIB, PS KCSB and OF1920 this week.  Hell, I'm in the batters box with three fingers of the 1920 right now! 

[bourbon4all]

Started with a blend of mostly regular McKenna with some tail ends. Now having some wt101. Both extra tasty after dealing with sheet rock today