Paddy Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 (edited) 15 hours ago, Kepler said: I'd basically agree with you. StaggJr batches I've had are dependably heavy on the dark cherry, dark fruits and cherry cola oftentimes. I get more caramel, brown sugar and traditionally balanced classic bourbon flavor on the palate with CEHT BP. For me anyway it might be the balanced flavors on the palate that make the heat less noticeable than on the Stagg Jr. I guess they are aged about the same more or less, but reviewers' unsubstantiated claims notwithstanding, we may never know. I totally agree with you comparison notes, and I also find the CEHT hotter to my palate, so I end up thinking it's the one with the less age and complexity. I do like them both, so I don't give it a lot of thought, but who knows?!? Edit to add: I don't really think the age difference is significant, most likely just a warehouse location nuance. Edited August 7, 2017 by Paddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 (edited) Just tried a Russell's SB and 1792 Full Proof side by side for the first time, both store picks. 1792 blew my mind with its blandness at 125proof. RR came home with me. Edited August 7, 2017 by Kane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Just tried a Russell's SB and 1792 Full Proof side by side for the first time, both store picks. 1792 blew my mind with its blandness at 125proof. RR came home with me.Good choice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 ETL for me tonight, after another manic Monday at work. Cheers! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCwhammie Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 EC12 in the glass, chicken on The Egg, and Bourbon Pursuit podcast in my ear. Cheers to a relaxing Monday evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 3 hours ago, Paddy said: I do like them both, so I don't give it a lot of thought, but who knows?!? Me too, I like them both on their own merits so for me it's almost a moot point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp55 Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Just finished off a fine medium-rare, bone-in, ribeye from the grill, flanked by a pour of CEHT SmB and a couple of glasses of Ernie Els Cabernet Sauvignon. And, the wife is giving me "the eye". So, life is VERY good this evening! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hn4bourbon Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 (edited) Finally home from a month-long family vacation. Enjoyed a pour of BT SP and OF1920 last night. Picked up a bottle of Baker's earlier today after reading all the posts on baker's lately. On my second pour out of this new bottle. A little hot but very tasty bourbon. Like many other posters have mentioned, I don't know why I don't pick this up more. It's been a long while since I've had a bottle of Baker's. Edited August 8, 2017 by hn4bourbon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardsandBourbon Posted August 8, 2017 Author Share Posted August 8, 2017 Decided to make it a Hmm, I haven't had that in awhile night. Started off with a SAOS SB 11 y.o. and finished with a Basil Hayden. BH was one of my first buys and even though it's lower in proof it still has a flavor profile that I really enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Folks, here is a brand new way to enjoy your bourbon this summer: Last night I accidentally knocked over my full glass of CEHT BP on to my desk (what a waste). I was out of paper towels and feeling lazy, so I quickly wiped it clean with my bathroom towel, and then forgot to toss it into the laundry basket. Come morning, I take my shower, and dry my head with the same towel. It was heaven, cask strength bourbon-infused towel after a warm morning shower. Do try it. I wonder what would happen if I substituted my softener with a shot of bourbon. Mmm, bourbon-fresh laundry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTNBourbon Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Been a little while since I've drank from this bottle. I like the newer EC stuff, very tasty, nice sweetness, really nice finish, nice oakyness. Still have a BP to get too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I must be having a peak palate week, 'cause everything I'm drinking seems like the best pour I've had all year. I cracked a HMc BIB and ended up with three fingers of cinnamon laced cotton candy! Whilst on a roll, I figured I'd dip back into the KCSB I opened a few days ago. Wow...is it Friday yet!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Having some more OE7/101. This stuff is seriously dangerous! Drinks way smoother and sweeter than it's proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisiana Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Good ole OWA/WA107. P.S. Really digging this tonight. Getting the great cherries smell I get from Weller and the perfect proof. W12 is like a really good WSR, WA107 feels like a whole other animal. Even though I think W12 is better if I could only have one on my shelf I'd go 107. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jshleffar Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 store pick OWA that's heavy on the cinnamon and cherry like a Stagg jr jr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hn4bourbon Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Had a pour of RRSB SP, RB112, OGDBIB, HMKBIB, and Baker's. The Baker's tasted the best tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFerguson Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 One pour from the bar stash before the ball game.Good way to end the work dayBSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryT Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Sipping on some WTRB tonight - nice pour to get over hump day with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tburg Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Here are tonight's pours: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil T Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 1 hour ago, BFerguson said: One pour from the bar stash before the ball game. Good way to end the work day B Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Top notch pour for sure B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil T Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I just opened a fresh bottle of OWA, store pick variety. This is the only iteration from Buffalo Trace that I buy. Quite frankly, it is the only thing they make that I like. They generally taste of butterscotch, and that is ok by me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisiana Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCwhammie Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I received this as a gift last month, and I've had very tempered expectations. I don't like it as well as my favorite 3 in this price range (RR10SmB, 4RSiB, or HM10SiB), but I am pleasantly surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 I just opened a fresh bottle of OWA, store pick variety. This is the only iteration from Buffalo Trace that I buy. Quite frankly, it is the only thing they make that I like. They generally taste of butterscotch, and that is ok by me.For me it's a cinnamon cherry coke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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