NYCBourbon Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Enjoying a 9 year FR OESQ store pick at the moment but feeling a rye mood coming on. Might pivot to Michter’s Barrel Strength or an EHT rye. Really tempted to break out the Kentucky Owl rye but I’m trying to force myself to ration it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTaylor Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Tried a new restaurant last night, the Factory in Fort Wayne. Had a Booker's 2017-1 while sitting at the bar waiting to be seated. Bartender asked how I drank it and I said with a few drops of water, he then proceeded to pour the Booker's into a six ounce glass until almost full and then just touched the water button on his dispenser to add MAYBE 1/4 teaspoon! I thanked him for the generous pour, and told him a pour like that might need just a touch more water! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 A little 4R LE SmB '16 while watching the beginning of Sunday Night Football. Going to follow with the '14 for comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 16 minutes ago, JTaylor said: Tried a new restaurant last night, the Factory in Fort Wayne. Had a Booker's 2017-1 while sitting at the bar waiting to be seated. Bartender asked how I drank it and I said with a few drops of water, he then proceeded to pour the Booker's into a six ounce glass until almost full and then just touched the water button on his dispenser to add MAYBE 1/4 teaspoon! I thanked him for the generous pour, and told him a pour like that might need just a touch more water! Wow........that'll keep you in good stead for the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Loblaw Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 2 minutes ago, flahute said: A little 4R LE SmB '16 while watching the beginning of Sunday Night Football. Going to follow with the '14 for comparison. Nice. Just some 4RSiB here. It almost always satisfies. Have not tried any of the LE yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 20 minutes ago, JTaylor said: Tried a new restaurant last night, the Factory in Fort Wayne. Had a Booker's 2017-1 while sitting at the bar waiting to be seated. Bartender asked how I drank it and I said with a few drops of water, he then proceeded to pour the Booker's into a six ounce glass until almost full and then just touched the water button on his dispenser to add MAYBE 1/4 teaspoon! I thanked him for the generous pour, and told him a pour like that might need just a touch more water! I know where that is but have never been there. I need to add it to my try list. It is just up the street from a decent liquor store. Obviously, he deserved a nice tip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCWoody Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Having some WR DO tonight, and a few other things...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 7 minutes ago, flahute said: A little 4R LE SmB '16 while watching the beginning of Sunday Night Football. Going to follow with the '14 for comparison. Watching the game as well but no LE. Started with a pour of Bakers, followed by a pour of a blend of a craft bourbon/HW DR which proofed out at a solid 102 proof. Plan to follow up with a pour of OBSK/OBSV blend that proofs out at 105 proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardsandBourbon Posted November 13, 2017 Author Share Posted November 13, 2017 Yesterday at our tailgate before the UVA game had ECSmB, used some Bird Dog making Old Fashioneds and Manhattans. Also had 4RSiB Barrel Strength, SAOS SiB 11 year, and probably some other stuff but don't recall. Went to a new place in Louisville called the Blind Squirrel. Had a double pour of Blanton's for only $12. I took today off. LOL! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 27 minutes ago, flahute said: A little 4R LE SmB '16 while watching the beginning of Sunday Night Football. Going to follow with the '14 for comparison. I'm interested in this comparison. I openly disliked my '14 and have been passing on FR LE releases due to that bad experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledInBond Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 6 minutes ago, Kane said: I'm interested in this comparison. I openly disliked my '14 and have been passing on FR LE releases due to that bad experience. A little while ago I responded to a thread about "most disappointing bourbons" or something like that with the 14' Four Roses small batch. It was just a letdown to me, I just never came around to it. The 15' was a good recovery from that debacle though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledInBond Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 I had some 2013 WLW, and had sort of forgotten how much I liked it. Now I'm working on trying to finish a bottle of Bourye someone gave me. It isn't bad whiskey, but it just isn't something I reach for often and I like to keep the open bottles trimmed down fairly regularly so it doesn't get out of hand anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCwhammie Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Representing the cult for the final weekend pour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 BT mashbill #2 tonight with some ETL and Blanton's. Liking Blanton's more tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTaylor Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 (edited) 12 hours ago, mbroo5880i said: I know where that is but have never been there. I need to add it to my try list. It is just up the street from a decent liquor store. Obviously, he deserved a nice tip! He did get a nice tip, and the prime rib was fantastic. Nothing new at the liquor store unfortunately, except for a few Montecristos... We were staying in town doing some Christmas shopping and Mrs. JT took my credit card and headed into Macy's and asked if I'd rather go explore Liquor stores... This Woman... Edited November 13, 2017 by JTaylor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldDrinker1978 Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Good olde EC12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Loblaw Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 (edited) Tasting my BA Manhattans. The left is a fresh one with Pikesville. The right is the BA. Very Strong oak flavors after two weeks. Going to empty the barrel now. Edited November 13, 2017 by Bob_Loblaw 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 17 minutes ago, Bob_Loblaw said: Tasting my BA Manhattans. The left is a fresh one with Pikesville. The right is the BA. Very Strong oak flavors after two weeks. Going to empty the barrel now. Wow, that did pick up big color. What's your prognosis at this point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FacePlant Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Moving around the wheater wheel tonight. First WDO then a Bernheim. With all the holiday cheer about only a WLW will work for the finale. Can't wait to get this party started. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Loblaw Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 42 minutes ago, smokinjoe said: Wow, that did pick up big color. What's your prognosis at this point? Well I emptied the barrel as if another 15 Min would be the backbreaker! Posted a few more thoughts on the vatting thread. Possibly over oaked. But will use the WSR handle and try again tomorrow this time with some orange peel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 1 hour ago, FacePlant said: Moving around the wheater wheel tonight. First WDO then a Bernheim. With all the holiday cheer about only a WLW will work for the finale. Can't wait to get this party started. WRDO isn't a wheater? Or did you mean no wheat (WRDO), some wheat (WLW), more/mostly wheat (Bernheim)..by the "wheater wheel"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTaylor Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Bookers C07-B-7 130.8 Proof. This is one tasty pour. More interesting than the 2017-1 I had at the restaurant Saturday night IMHO... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_OKC Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Started the evening with a taste of VOB BIB that I bought a few years ago, but had not opened until now. Followed with some Charter 101, which I picked up about 4 years ago, but only opened now. I prefer the Charter at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jshleffar Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Some bookers for me as well tonight. Dessert will be some ECBP B517 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmossle Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Kicked off the night with some Blantons which was quickly followed up with some HH6yrBIB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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