JCwhammie Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Having a pour that’s close to a 3:2 ratio of BT:SJR. A roughly 105 Proof BT is really nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Had a HW Bourye 2017 batch. Amazing stuff. It tastes exactly like what you'd expect, a bourbon amped up with an extra serving of rye spice. I am getting a bottle of my own on sight. Now having a KC 25th, 121.7 proof. Underwhelming. To me this doesn't taste like KC or Beam at all. Very tannic, dry, with an uncomfortable ethanol bite. It's not a dull, flavorless whiskey; there is a lot of clove, caramel, and dr pepperiness(?) going on, but it is not what I wanted when I ordered a KC/Beam. I've had much better KCSBs than this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 To celebrate the Astros making the world series, I'm breaking out the good stuff. Go 'Stros! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurgalunas Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Had a family wedding this weekend. Got to try Bakers at the Rehersal dinner on Friday and enjoyed several glasses neat. The wedding on Saturday had BT at the bar, and a bartender that poured 6+ oz when ordered neat. Actually said "tell me when to stop" a few times... Tonight, hosted a bonfire party for my wife's employees. Set out W12, Blanton's, and ECBP. All were a hit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako254 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 OBSO. So so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_OKC Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Kepler said: To celebrate the Astros making the world series, I'm breaking out the good stuff. Go 'Stros! Although I am a Rangers fan, I will say that I am pumped up for the Astros, and cheered when they won last night. As an aside, I have always hated the Yankees, so doubly glad! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDN98 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Enjoying a pour of OGD114. I like this bourbon, but I have to be in the mood for it. Definitely not an every day drinker for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry in WashDC Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 David Nicholson 1843. As a wheated, it reminds me of my youth - all Hot Ralston cereal with cream and sugar. Made by me. So, that burnt wheat taste in there . . . At least I don't have to scrub the pot by hand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Kepler said: To celebrate the Astros making the world series, I'm breaking out the good stuff. Go 'Stros! That there is some good stuff. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpfratn Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 That there is some good stuff. Steve, I'm having some good stuff this evening too...and I think you know what it is! [emoji12][emoji106]Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 19 minutes ago, lcpfratn said: Steve, I'm having some good stuff this evening too...and I think you know what it is! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Right now you are trolling me with some Dickel aren't you? Haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpfratn Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Right now you are trolling me with some Dickel aren't you? Haha!Well, just like that WT12, it has a 12 in the name too...of course it's No.12 instead of 12 yrs. When I saw your comment on the WT12, I thought about what I was drinking and knew you'd make the connection with my comment. [emoji471]Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFan Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 8 hours ago, Patrick_OKC said: As an aside, I have always hated the Yankees, so doubly glad! Truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFan Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 On 10/21/2017 at 4:10 PM, HoustonNit said: Not that there's anything wrong with a highball but is DN1843 that bad? It's HH and I really like Luxco RY10. Maybe you're not a wheater guy. Your post got me to thinking that maybe I was a tad too hasty in my judgement of said wheater. Tried it neat yesterday and for the first time I got a taste of grass. It was actually pretty tasty. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Your post got me to thinking that maybe I was a tad too hasty in my judgement of said wheater. Tried it neat yesterday and for the first time I got a taste of grass. It was actually pretty tasty. Thanks.Cool, if you ended up not liking it's ok to not be a wheater fan. You might to give OWA another chance with your now with your lower expectations. It's one my favorite daily pour type bourbons. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardsandBourbon Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 While watching the Patriots vs. Falcons game last night I enjoyed a very healthy pour of EC. My bottle is one that is age stated on the back. Got one more handle of it that is age stated. After that I don't know what I'm going to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcgumbohead Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 A splash of 4R smb on this breezy Monday afternoon on the deck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry in WashDC Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 (edited) Some more of my DN 1843. Guess I'm in a wheat cereal mood. Today it hit me with brown sugar. EDIT - Just remembered Skins play the Iggles in Philly tonight. Better pace myself - I'd hate to fall asleep and miss the game. Edited October 23, 2017 by Harry in WashDC Oh, yeah. Monday Night Football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spade Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 A pour of RRSB after a long Monday. The last bottle I had of this was mediocre but this one is excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCWoody Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Keeping it simple tonight with a small pour of ER 17y after supper. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bourbon Fanatic Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 I hope I don't get any flack for this (because Henry McKenna 10 year seems to be a favorite around here). But I just had my second pour from my bottle (picture was before my pour) and it was.... Interesting... It started out calm with a slow showing/lingering burn, then as time went on it became harsh on the attack. Eventually after about 10 mins in the glass, it was pretty "flat". I'm going to keep coming back to this and may even buy another bottle from another barrel to give it another chance. But so far, I'm unimpressed... And I wanted to like it soooooooo bad! Cheers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy6107 Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 41 minutes ago, Bourbon Fanatic said: I hope I don't get any flack for this (because Henry McKenna 10 year seems to be a favorite around here). But I just had my second pour from my bottle (picture was before my pour) and it was.... Interesting... It started out calm with a slow showing/lingering burn, then as time went on it became harsh on the attack. Eventually after about 10 mins in the glass, it was pretty "flat". I'm going to keep coming back to this and may even buy another bottle from another barrel to give it another chance. But so far, I'm unimpressed... And I wanted to like it soooooooo bad! Cheers! I am with you on this. I have only tried one bottle so far, so I will give a different barrel a try, but I did not find it to be something I would want to reach for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spade Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 54 minutes ago, Bourbon Fanatic said: I hope I don't get any flack for this (because Henry McKenna 10 year seems to be a favorite around here). But I just had my second pour from my bottle (picture was before my pour) and it was.... Interesting... It started out calm with a slow showing/lingering burn, then as time went on it became harsh on the attack. Eventually after about 10 mins in the glass, it was pretty "flat". I'm going to keep coming back to this and may even buy another bottle from another barrel to give it another chance. But so far, I'm unimpressed... And I wanted to like it soooooooo bad! Cheers! In my experience there’s a fair bit of variation with McKenna. I’ve had bottles ranging from just OK to excellent. I’d say median bottle is very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 ^^^^Don't feel bad. I've also had what I felt was a 'bad' bottle (once). The good thing is...the next one I purchased ended up being a home run! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Heaven Hill BIBs/age stated 100+ proof bottom shelf goodness. Haven't got to the FC6yr yet but it's remarkable how much difference there is in the EW to HH BIB. The EW is much sweeter and has a strong vanilla/leather taste and nose. The HH6yr taste much older than the age statement much less sweet and a good amount of oak. I think for me I prefer the HH but if your not an oak guy and like vanilla there's nothing wrong with taking EW over HH. Also based on the day I might prefer HH. Had JW Dant BIB before, it had a weird mustiness like my Grandma's basement that I didn't like. It's remarkable how HH can have such different variations for brands that are the same mashbill and similar ages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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