fishnbowljoe Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 I got from work this evening and had a few things to take care of. After all was said and done, I ended up having yet another impromptu sbs of Blanton's and RHF. I sure wish that both of these were just a tad more affordable. Biba! Joe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 ^Who's winning Joe?Also having a little BT #2 myself.Salut! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bourbon Fanatic Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 19 minutes ago, fishnbowljoe said: I got from work this evening and had a few things to take care of. After all was said and done, I ended up having yet another impromptu sbs of Blanton's and RHF. I sure wish that both of these were just a tad more affordable. Biba! Joe Which do you prefer? I saw this and it prompted me to want to do a SBS of my Blanton's and RHF when I get home. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 5 minutes ago, Bourbon Fanatic said: Which do you prefer? I saw this and it prompted me to want to do a SBS of my Blanton's and RHF when I get home. Cheers! I did the same sbs a few days ago. As I posted then, there ain't no winner in this one. Both are great. Biba! Joe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scratchline Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 I've been jumping all over the place tonight. Started with a Private Selection FRSB, OBSQ 11 1/2 years old, 109.2 proof. Found this strangely thin and hot. Not bad by any means but not the whiskey that inspired me to buy four or five bottles. So I switched over to the cheesy gold foil WT 12 that I found absolutely unbeatable around Thanksgiving. Again, very good but too much oak, too much oak. Inspired by Joe's post I reached for the open Blanton's. Not SFTB, not Gold, just old, boring, fancy-bottle Blanton's. Ahhh, just right. Nice that it's readily available in MA for 50 a bottle out the door. Leaning into Christmas. Cheers. -Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Just had a small pour of 4R SmB LE 2015 edition. The epitome of a great high rye bourbon flavor. Mmm good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 On the back end of a cold so the taste buds are a little off. I opted for something with a little oomph so I could enjoy the flavor. Nice pour of 1792 Full Proof store selection. I proofed it down to around 102. Watching the Colts-Broncos game. Might have a little bit more...for medicinal purposes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
$helby Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Healthy pour of HWAMND by the fireplace. It's tasty and I'm toasty.... Not toasted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 4R OESF at 115.2 proof, 11yr 2m old. This eventually develops into custard & fudge, but the first alcohol impact is strong. I need to aerate this bottle more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako254 Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 On 12/9/2017 at 11:34 AM, AlexM said: Arenal? Yep that was it. Familiar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jshleffar Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 CEHT small batch, it's the next bottle Im aiming to empty. Tonight it's coming off as one of the best whiskey's I've ever had, so with my pallet working well tonight Im going to go after some stuff I don't like very much next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishin49er Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 18 minutes ago, Mako254 said: Do you have a favorite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy6107 Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 cracked open a ECBP b517. just couldnt let it sit unopened any longer. 1st pour is really good. if like most bourbons to me, it gets better after a little air time then Im in for a treat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako254 Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 (edited) 14 minutes ago, chappy6107 said: cracked open a ECBP b517. just couldnt let it sit unopened any longer. 1st pour is really good. if like most bourbons to me, it gets better after a little air time then Im in for a treat. Have another couple pours then let it sit for a month or so. Fantastic bourbon. 49er, more research is required! //mako Edited December 15, 2017 by Mako254 Spelling. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 1 hour ago, Mako254 said: Left, right, middle has been my experience.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Well this is up there among my favorite open bottles at the moment (which are plentiful) old KBD was fantastic.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bourbon Fanatic Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 @fishnbowljoe inspired me to do a SBS of my Blanton's and RHF. He's got a point - both are freakin amazing! I think I have to politely disagree with him on one aspect though... I think RHF takes the cake on this one - that's just my humble opinion. Don't get me wrong, Blanton's is delicious but RHF agrees with my palate ever so slightly more. Cheers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Old Turkey ain't no slouch neither... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bourbon Fanatic Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 3 minutes ago, kevinbrink said: Old Turkey ain't no slouch neither... Did you really finish your last pour in 4 minutes?! I'm not even mad! I've always wanted to try the Austin Nichols, but I've never been able to secure a bottle/pour for myself. Guess I'll keep looking. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 1 minute ago, Bourbon Fanatic said: Did you really finish your last pour in 4 minutes?! I'm not even mad! I've always wanted to try the Austin Nichols, but I've never been able to secure a bottle/pour for myself. Guess I'll keep looking. Cheers! Nope, posted the first one just before I poured pour #2 though full disclosure pour number two is gone now.... if it makes you feel better I think the current stuff is better than the last year or two of the old Austin Nichols label (2010ish). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bourbon Fanatic Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 1 minute ago, kevinbrink said: Nope, posted the first one just before I poured pour #2 though full disclosure pour number two is gone now.... if it makes you feel better I think the current stuff is better than the last year or two of the old Austin Nichols label (2010ish). That is good to know, maybe I should save my hunting for other hard to finds and just keep buying "plain 'ol" WT101. Cheers to you, sir! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako254 Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 5 hours ago, fishnbowljoe said: I got from work this evening and had a few things to take care of. After all was said and done, I ended up having yet another impromptu sbs of Blanton's and RHF. I sure wish that both of these were just a tad more affordable. Biba! Joe RHF for me. I get this huge sweet cherries/candied cherries on the nose. And the (rumored) extra time in the rick house shows. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako254 Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 49 minutes ago, kevinbrink said: Old Turkey ain't no slouch neither... Wish it was easier to get aholt of. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpfratn Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 I went over to FacePlant’s place this evening for a little dinner and “refreshments”. This was quite an enjoyable spread! Thanks for a wonderful evening. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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