Masset1982 Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 13 hours ago, jvd99 said: Ha ha! It says you posted it this afternoon. No harm in a midday dram in my book - cheers That explains it, sure, there is nothing wrong with that. Cheers! Cheers! Will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hop Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Opened a bottle of WTRB Batch WT-03RB last night. Of course it's an older bottling but as it seems happens many times the cork just broke right off... simply pushed the remainder of it inside the bottle, poured a glass, poured the remainder off into an available decanter no real harm done. To the juice - I have tried RB on a few occasions but never really found anything about it to love like I do other bourbons, I had the same reaction to this bottle. I just need to resign myself to the fact that from WT it's RRSB, WTKS, and the WTMK expressions for me and stay away from the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerlam92 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Open this Forged Oak a week or so ago. Happen to pull out from the bunker. I've been off buying the Orphan Barrel bus but continue to drink through what I have. It's pretty good and reasonable all around. I didn't remember from before when opened but now found this to be very enjoyable. Good mouth feel, nose and taste with a fairly long finish. Just an off note in the finish but overall quite balance and very enjoyable. Diluted down just a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardsandBourbon Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Opened my recently acquired bottle of OF Single Barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpiz Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Opened a VW Lot B over the weekend to sip with the groom and other groomsmen while getting dressed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz Nut Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 On 4/26/2017 at 10:24 AM, Kpiz said: Opened a VW Lot B over the weekend to sip with the groom and other groomsmen while getting dressed What a great bourbon for a special occasion! Hope you enjoyed it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz Nut Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 So I am fresh off my bourbon tour in Bardstown, KY, and I bought a few bourbons there, and immensely enjoyed touring Heaven Hill, Maker's Mark, and Willett. I've opened an Old Fitz BIB (not pictured), ECSB, FRSB OESK (8 years 10 months), several RRSiB's (some not pictured), and a Maker's Mark Private Select that I dipped at the distillery. I intended to either save it for eternity or gift it. I decided to open tonight. LOL. Just opened it, and letting it rest right now, I have high hopes---we shall see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 ^JazzNut Other than the MMPS that every store in Houston seems to have there own bottling of I can't find any of what you have pictured. I'm very envious. Are you a standard MM fan? I can't stand standard MM so I haven't bought any of the MMPS I've seen, maybe I'm being unfair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz Nut Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 36 minutes ago, HoustonNit said: ^JazzNut Other than the MMPS that every store in Houston seems to have there own bottling of I can't find any of what you have pictured. I'm very envious. Are you a standard MM fan? I can't stand standard MM so I haven't bought any of the MMPS I've seen, maybe I'm being unfair. Maker's Mark was one of the first bourbons that I enjoyed neat, so it has a special place in my memory. This particular bottling I picked up at the distillery last Friday, so not sure if they distributed this bottling outside of the distillery. This was a Bill Samuels Jr. pick, and it is 10 Makers 46 oak finishing staves. Bottled at 110.9 proof. Really great nose of honey, citrus, vanilla, and baking spices. However, at this point, I am not sure if I enjoy it for 2X the price of Maker's 46. Certainly the fact I got to dip the bottle into red wax at the distillery was a factor in me buying it, but also wanted to see about the extra aging/finishing. I am going to reserve judgement until this bottle opens up a little bit. Suffice to say, Maker's 46 is a step up from Maker's. I still am not convinced of Maker's Cask Strength, but that is just a personal opinion. It does have extra proof, and flavor, but probably not age. As far as how Maker's Mark stacks up against other distilleries, I don't think I would pick it ahead of Heaven Hill, Wild Turkey, or Buffalo Trace. I think it's fine bourbon, but not challenging, or memorable. With that said, I have Maker's Mark at least every month in some fashion or another (weddings, bars, or in mixed drinks). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModestGlutton Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Picked up the Willett two days ago and I just picked up and poured the WW. Today the Willet gave me lots of cherry and a little bit of cinnamon, the WW is an old underripe orange and caramel so far. I like'em both so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerlam92 Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 4RSmBLECheersHugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Putting a decent dent in this Barrell Bourbon #11 that I picked up today. At this rate it won't last long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonDawg Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Opened up an angels envy. Really like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFitzWithTheGoldLabel Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 I opened up a bottle of one of The Three Wisemen to share with some friends.Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvd99 Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 On 4/27/2017 at 11:05 PM, Jazz Nut said: Maker's Mark was one of the first bourbons that I enjoyed neat, so it has a special place in my memory. This particular bottling I picked up at the distillery last Friday, so not sure if they distributed this bottling outside of the distillery. This was a Bill Samuels Jr. pick, and it is 10 Makers 46 oak finishing staves. Bottled at 110.9 proof. Really great nose of honey, citrus, vanilla, and baking spices. However, at this point, I am not sure if I enjoy it for 2X the price of Maker's 46. Certainly the fact I got to dip the bottle into red wax at the distillery was a factor in me buying it, but also wanted to see about the extra aging/finishing. I am going to reserve judgement until this bottle opens up a little bit. Suffice to say, Maker's 46 is a step up from Maker's. I still am not convinced of Maker's Cask Strength, but that is just a personal opinion. It does have extra proof, and flavor, but probably not age. As far as how Maker's Mark stacks up against other distilleries, I don't think I would pick it ahead of Heaven Hill, Wild Turkey, or Buffalo Trace. I think it's fine bourbon, but not challenging, or memorable. With that said, I have Maker's Mark at least every month in some fashion or another (weddings, bars, or in mixed drinks). I've tasted a few of MMPS and they are consistently good, the best product MM is putting out currently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardsandBourbon Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 On 4/29/2017 at 5:36 PM, jvd99 said: I've tasted a few of MMPS and they are consistently good, the best product MM is putting out currently. Totally agree. The regular MM would just be a mixer for me. I like the 46 better and I recently picked up a PS 46 with 5 French Mocha staves and it is superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardsandBourbon Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Opened my first ever bottle of W12. Was not disappointed at all. Now I just have to get another so I don't have to nurse this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoboda Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Just opened a 1.75 of Four Roses Yellow Label . . . great when I just want a snort! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Opened my first ever bottle of W12. Was not disappointed at all. Now I just have to get another so I don't have to nurse this one.Heard W12 is starting to show up at some retailers? Well I read it on the release calendar from another site. Might have to hit up some random shops again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mule Skinner Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Cracked a Woodford Reserve Distillers Select, Batch 1242, bottle #739. Easy sipping 90.4 proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 (edited) I had to open a new bottle of each tonight to try the OGD114/WSR blend. It needs a name Edited May 4, 2017 by Clueby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardsandBourbon Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 26 minutes ago, Clueby said: I had to open a new bottle of each tonight to try the OGD114/WSR blend. It needs a name How about Grandaddy Weller 102? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dusty Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 19 minutes ago, Clueby said: I had to open a new bottle of each tonight to try the OGD114/WSR blend. It needs a name How is it? What does it taste like? That might call to mind a name. Without knowing, I nominate the following: 1) Four Grain Peace Train 2) Grand-Dad Special Reserve 3) Poor Man's Woodford Master's Collection Four Grain 4) The only available Weller + the Beam they are trying to kill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 4 minutes ago, Old Dusty said: How is it? What does it taste like? That might call to mind a name. Without knowing, I nominate the following: 1) Four Grain Peace Train 2) Grand-Dad Special Reserve 3) Poor Man's Woodford Master's Collection Four Grain 4) The only available Weller + the Beam they are trying to kill. HA...I like #3. Or..Old Grand Weller? I put a few tasting notes in the "What Bourbon Are You Enjoying" thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 How is it? What does it taste like? That might call to mind a name. Without knowing, I nominate the following: 1) Four Grain Peace Train 2) Grand-Dad Special Reserve 3) Poor Man's Woodford Master's Collection Four Grain 4) The only available Weller + the Beam they are trying to kill. #2 please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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