smokinjoe Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 34 minutes ago, Hop said: Such a helpful group here! As everyone in the greater Charlotte area that's on here already knows I'm always open for tastings and cigars. Anyone who's passing through on I-77 can just let me know and we'll get together. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk We're very "helpful" when it comes to whiskey... You got friends in low places! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prof_Stack Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 New crystal, engraved, with the new EC. Very nice, actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vosgar Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 11 hours ago, Hop said: His comment was "man, you must have some thick hair on your chest" He may be on to something. Since I started drinking whiskey, I think I'm up to close to two dozen hairs on my chest (or maybe it's just old age and some of the hair on my head is relocating). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hop Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 He may be on to something. Since I started drinking whiskey, I think I'm up to close to two dozen hairs on my chest (or maybe it's just old age and some of the hair on my head is relocating). Part of the reason I only smiled is that I'm like you but doubt there are two dozen on mine Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 16 minutes ago, Hop said: Part of the reason I only smiled is that I'm like you but doubt there are two dozen on mine Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Well, since we're talkin' about the problems associated with hair and aging, our conditions are proof that God has a sense of humor. He sets us up to have the hair dwindle from our head, but replaced it in our ears and on our backs... And BTW, where did the hair go from below my calves???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clingman71 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Been revisiting older barrel selections and open bottles. Last night was ETL Comm and a 2017 Las Calaveras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dabbings Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 (edited) 13 hours ago, Jazz Nut said: Doing a Smooth Ambler Single Barrel showdown. I am liking the low proof 10+ year old barrel proofers. Smooth sipping, and no need to add water. The 11 year old bottling is kicking @ss and really tasting good. I have been working on a SOAS 11 year 96.4 proof that is also kicking ass Edited June 29, 2017 by Dabbings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 2 hours ago, clingman71 said: Last night was ETL Comm How was that Todd? It's been quite a while since I've had one open. I have one that I plan on opening soon. I'd just like to finish off a few open bottles first. Cheers! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlado_mato Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 I'm finishing a bottle of Knob Creek in this desert heat in Skopje (it's 42 C, till Saturday it will be up to 45C). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcbt Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 5 minutes ago, vlado_mato said: I'm finishing a bottle of Knob Creek in this desert heat in Skopje (it's 42 C, till Saturday it will be up to 45C). That made me wikipedia Macedonia to find out where that is. I didn't realize it got that hot in that region of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlado_mato Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 3 minutes ago, dcbt said: That made me wikipedia Macedonia to find out where that is. I didn't realize it got that hot in that region of the world. We get 45C every summer. Imagine how well would bourbon age in such heat:). And our water is mostly limestone rich..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcbt Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 3 minutes ago, vlado_mato said: Imagine how well would bourbon age in such heat:). That's what Texas distilleries claim as part of their sales pitch (we hit 35-40C all summer), but it tends not to equate to taste unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlutz Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 It was a Buffalo Trace kinda thirsty Thursday. Started with ER store pick, then RHF, Stagg Jr., BT and finishing off with WSR. A good night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFan Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 7 hours ago, Charlutz said: It was a Buffalo Trace kinda thirsty Thursday. Started with ER store pick, then RHF, Stagg Jr., BT and finishing off with WSR. A good night. Whoa that's a lot of enjoyment. Kudos for remembering them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlutz Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 2 hours ago, DCFan said: Whoa that's a lot of enjoyment. Kudos for remembering them all. Ha. Thanks? I sometimes enjoy small pours of <1 oz. just to run my palate through the paces. That WSR ended up unfinished on my nightable, wrapped in Saran Wrap this morning and saved for the weekend. It was probably a bit optimistic on my part to think I'd be able to make it through that last one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardsandBourbon Posted June 30, 2017 Author Share Posted June 30, 2017 At BT yesterday doing a tour I sampled their White Dog (not for me), the Wheatley Vodka (suprisingly smooth) the regular BT and ER. Last night I had a pour of EC SmB, and the ECBP. The BP really needs water for me. A little bit seems to open it up and develop the flavor. Otherwise it's just too in your face for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Vino Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Having another go at the most recent release of 1792 Sweet Wheat. Light, sweet and a touch of wood. Characterless. Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Just had an OESV 10yr FRPS pick from at Poison Girl in Houston. Than a B515 ECBP@139.8proof. I hate to say it but this release is much better than the newer A117.Cheers SBers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepCover Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 @HoustonNit Nice! What's next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 @HoustonNit Nice! What's next?Umm...., picking up the kid from daycare...I'll be back they had a few other FRPS to try, some store selects of SAOS NASA and others that are supposed to be good, Willet older bottles, some pretty good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbowl Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Henry McKenna sh... IMHO the most underrated easily available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepCover Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 48 minutes ago, HoustonNit said: Umm...., picking up the kid from daycare... I'll be back they had a few other FRPS to try, some store selects of SAOS NASA and others that are supposed to be good, Willet older bottles, some pretty good stuff. You mean you didn't insist on them breaking out one of those bottles of Cotton Hollow I see in the back? Kidding aside, my wife and I are actually planning on heading over there next Saturday night. I'm sure I'll feel like a kid in a candy store. Their bourbon selection is so much better than Reserve 101. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 You mean you didn't insist on them breaking out one of those bottles of Cotton Hollow I see in the back? Kidding aside, my wife and I are actually planning on heading over there next Saturday night. I'm sure I'll feel like a kid in a candy store. Their bourbon selection is so much better than Reserve 101.Try Anvil across the street as well if possible. The next version of One Fifth which is literally across the street. Also Poison had a pick from Reserve 101 of RR110SB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Vino Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 3 hours ago, HoustonNit said: Just had an OESV 10yr FRPS pick from at Poison Girl in Houston. Than a B515 ECBP@139.8proof. I hate to say it but this release is much better than the newer A117. Cheers SBers. Those SAOS bottles on top are begging for a SBS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nm0369 Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 This is a purchased, opened and most of all....enjoying post. I mentioned this WTKS (bottled 11/1/06) a while back and ended up passing then. It's been hanging in my mind and I pulled the trigger today. I was worried about the excessive sediment floating around in the bottle. To my relief, the cork is in good shape and the juice isn't tainted.....it's excellent! I'm not the best with tasting notes, but I did a small SBS with WTRB-03. I easily prefer this WTKS. No ethanol on the nose or burn in the finish. I get the sweet then spicy profile, and there's a nice addition of mild oak that lingers in the finish. My first pour was au naturale and then I ran the bottle through a coffee filter. Not sure what that crap was...it's gone now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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