Bourbon Fanatic Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 25 minutes ago, Mako254 said: Just saw that. Not sure how 12 year ended up as 2 month (though I'm sure some craft joint has a 2 month old bourbon for sale!). Dango said he finished it in 2 months time, so I'm sure your brain just ran with "2 months" instead of 12 years lol! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 3 hours ago, Mako254 said: Just saw that. Not sure how 12 year ended up as 2 month (though I'm sure some craft joint has a 2 month old bourbon for sale!). $50 a bottle since Craft has the opposite strategy of the big boys, less age more $$$$$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako254 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 10 minutes ago, kevinbrink said: $50 a bottle since Craft has the opposite strategy of the big boys, less age more $$$$$$ It is funny how beer enthusiasts and bourbon enthusiasts view big boys vs craft. For years, all I drank was micro IPA and pilsners. I'd rather not drink beer than drink Coors light. Yet on the bourbon end, if the juice isn't from one of about 8 or 9 distilleries, it gets passed on by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 28 minutes ago, Mako254 said: It is funny how beer enthusiasts and bourbon enthusiasts view big boys vs craft. For years, all I drank was micro IPA and pilsners. I'd rather not drink beer than drink Coors light. Yet on the bourbon end, if the juice isn't from one of about 8 or 9 distilleries, it gets passed on by. Clearly this is a result of production methods, the time from production to end result is far shorter for a brewery. One of the biggest challenges to a craft distillery is if the bomb early batches they find out much later and have likely produced far more product without being able to make adjustments. IPA's, Pilsners, and other adjunct free beers are the best comparison and Pilsners in particular are a style where poor production methods are really evident. Craft beer in general though to some degree gets by making more assertive and often adjunct driven beers where flaws are a bit easier to hide or in some cases like the hazy New England IPA craze desirable. It will be interesting to see how this comparison ages as craft spirits reach more advanced maturation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako254 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 35 minutes ago, kevinbrink said: Clearly this is a result of production methods, the time from production to end result is far shorter for a brewery. One of the biggest challenges to a craft distillery is if the bomb early batches they find out much later and have likely produced far more product without being able to make adjustments. IPA's, Pilsners, and other adjunct free beers are the best comparison and Pilsners in particular are a style where poor production methods are really evident. Craft beer in general though to some degree gets by making more assertive and often adjunct driven beers where flaws are a bit easier to hide or in some cases like the hazy New England IPA craze desirable. It will be interesting to see how this comparison ages as craft spirits reach more advanced maturation. Yep. You can try a new beer and have a finished product in four weeks as opposed to four years. The big brewers have figured out what sells to the masses and hammer it with advertising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Well, there wasn't as much left in my Weller SR as I thought, so I finished 'er off. Next...... Cheers! Joe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy6107 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 It was good, but now on to the store pick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golferpimp1 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Happy to have another in the bunker!!!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvd99 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 This was a bit pricey but worth it. Much better than 2001 and blew BSFTB out of the water in several SBS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 (edited) 14 minutes ago, jvd99 said: This was a bit pricey but worth it. Much better than 2001 and blew BSFTB out of the water in several SBS BSFTB? Interesting... I tried it last week and didn't think it anything special. But that was after LOTS of sake and a rye. You make me want to try this again. Edit: mine was a different batch, either 121.7 or 127.1. Edited November 3, 2017 by Kane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvd99 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 BSFTB Is scalding hot and water does little to tame that. The KC was so much more drinkable. Just my opinion though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pthorpe84 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Gonna miss it...Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 11 minutes ago, jvd99 said: BSFTB Is scalding hot and water does little to tame that. The KC was so much more drinkable. Just my opinion though I won't go as far as "scalding" hot, but the tastes I have had from several SFTBs have been hot to the point of being unenjoyable. I'll eventually get a bottle, but my tastes so far have been the reason I've not put much effort into getting one. I put BSFTB in the "overhyped" category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvd99 Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 1 hour ago, smokinjoe said: ...but the tastes I have had from several SFTBs have been hot to the point of being unenjoyable.... = scalding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 12 hours ago, jvd99 said: = scalding Heehee. Touché! I was trying to be diplomatic...OK, it's a scalding hot mess of molten lava seared by the fiery breath of Smaug!!!! In comparison, Stagg Jr. #1 was a veritable pour of Miss Benson's cool sweet tea! BTW, I liked that batch! How they could choose to F@#€ up one of the most elegantly beautiful bourbons available in search of extra proof points is beyond my comprehension. Ptooey! Hocker!! Ptooey!!! I already rue the inevitable day when I buy one, though...Just, so I have one... Perhaps, I'll use it as an example of good whiskey gone wrong.... I'll see your scalding, and raise you inferno! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTaylor Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 28 minutes ago, smokinjoe said: Heehee. Touché! I was trying to be diplomatic...OK, it's a scalding hot mess of molten lava seared by the fiery breath of Smaug!!!! In comparison, Stagg Jr. #1 was a veritable pour of Miss Benson's cool sweet tea! BTW, I liked that batch! How they could choose to F@#€ up one of the most elegantly beautiful bourbons available in search of extra proof points is beyond my comprehension. Ptooey! Hocker!! Ptooey!!! I already rue the inevitable day when I buy one, though...Just, so I have one... Perhaps, I'll use it as an example of good whiskey gone wrong.... I'll see your scalding, and raise you inferno! Well, thanks fellas... used to think I wanted to find a bottle of BSFTB, I think you just saved me a drive into Canada to explore the duty free shop. I always figured as good as the original is, a BP would be amazing... now I think I know why the original is proofed down to 93 and seems so subtle... 93 must be the exact point where "scalding" turns to mmmmmmm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvd99 Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 56 minutes ago, JTaylor said: Well, thanks fellas... used to think I wanted to find a bottle of BSFTB, I think you just saved me a drive into Canada to explore the duty free shop. I always figured as good as the original is, a BP would be amazing... now I think I know why the original is proofed down to 93 and seems so subtle... 93 must be the exact point where "scalding" turns to mmmmmmm Try the Gold version which is around 102, that’s the sweet spot in the lineup. Don’t waste your money on the SFTB. You can order it online from London if it’s in stock. Pretty easy instead of driving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarthQuake Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 On 11/1/2017 at 2:54 AM, kevinbrink said: Clearly this is a result of production methods, the time from production to end result is far shorter for a brewery. One of the biggest challenges to a craft distillery is if the bomb early batches they find out much later and have likely produced far more product without being able to make adjustments. IPA's, Pilsners, and other adjunct free beers are the best comparison and Pilsners in particular are a style where poor production methods are really evident. Craft beer in general though to some degree gets by making more assertive and often adjunct driven beers where flaws are a bit easier to hide or in some cases like the hazy New England IPA craze desirable. It will be interesting to see how this comparison ages as craft spirits reach more advanced maturation. Yeah, all of this. I think we're probably 5-10 years away from the cream of the craft whiskey crop. There are a lot of small distilleries holding stuff back in full size barrels, and when it comes of age it will be an interesting time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Killed another W12 but this is sort of cheating if I keep refilling from a new handle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlutz Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 (edited) 8 hours ago, JTaylor said: Well, thanks fellas... used to think I wanted to find a bottle of BSFTB, I think you just saved me a drive into Canada to explore the duty free shop. I always figured as good as the original is, a BP would be amazing... now I think I know why the original is proofed down to 93 and seems so subtle... 93 must be the exact point where "scalding" turns to mmmmmmm Like with most whiskies, reviews are good to narrow things down but you’ll never know until you try yourself. I’ve posted this multiple times but to me, standard Blanton’s is so elegant to the point of being boring. SFTB is completely different and I love it. I take a sip or two neat and it’s a complex punch in the mouth that starts to numb my tongue. I then add a bit of water to drop it a bit and it’s fantastic. Diff’rent strokes I suppose but I wouldn’t give up on it or any bourbon for that matter without trying it. Edited November 4, 2017 by Charlutz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guss West Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Finished off a CEHT SiB. A bit woody, but balanced nicely by vatting half-n-half with the CEHT SmB. Moving forward, I'll be bunkering the small batch at $40/bottle. Still a tremendous value. Shhh. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpfratn Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Finished off a CEHT SiB. A bit woody, but balanced nicely by vatting half-n-half with the CEHT SmB. Moving forward, I'll be bunkering the small batch at $40/bottle. Still a tremendous value. Shhh. I actually have bunkered CEHT SmB in the past because it was such a good deal at less than $40 that I was afraid it would start to disappear like so many other BT products, but I'm actually starting to see sales and lower prices on it lately so I'm depleting my bunker stash a bit and will only buy when I get down to one backup or a sale price is irresistible. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Killed off the bourbon cream. It was good, but I won't be in a hurry to replace it. I am working on a strict calorie & alcohol budget every day, and this is not worth cutting back from actual food. That measure is going into a cup of coffee btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFan Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 5 hours ago, Kane said: Killed off the bourbon cream. It was good, but I won't be in a hurry to replace it. I am working on a strict calorie & alcohol budget every day, and this is not worth cutting back from actual food. That measure is going into a cup of coffee btw. It's one of those things that was fun to stumble across and try but now it's on to something else that's on the shelf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 20 minutes ago, DCFan said: It's one of those things that was fun to stumble across and try but now it's on to something else that's on the shelf. Mix it with root beer over ice...Best root beer float you'll ever have! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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