What Bourbon Are You Enjoying (Winter 2017)

[Phil T]

Not an original thought,  but dang, what a good combination. 

[Wedelstaedt]

10 hours ago, Masset1982 said:

I’ve tasted both side by side, level of enjoyment, equal. On the nose, the Decades has nothing to be ashamed of, really rich and full. On the mouthfeel, the 12yo is the clear winner, thicker than the Decades. The finish is longer with the 12yo. Conclusion, the Decades is close but the 12yo is still the winner my book. The problem is the price, I can get the 12yo between €45-€90 (it becomes pretty rare, though) and €130 for the Decades which is pretty steep, at €90, I would stock up like crazy. 

 

Cheers!

 

Will. 

Thank you for the comparison information. 

I am unlikely to find a WT101 12yr here in the states.  So the Decades or possibly a WT Kentucky Spirit Private Select will be the closest I can get.  I really do enjoy the Decades.  If I can find another bottle in my price range, I may have to claim it as mine.  :-))

 

Cheers

[Wedelstaedt]

5 hours ago, Mako254 said:

 That was my VBT 591, what batch are you working on?

Mine was a Single Barrel. 

 

Cheers

[Darwin]

On 1/13/2018 at 2:39 PM, Clueby said:

Doing a sbs of these 2 today. The EB was on sale for $10 so thought I'd give it a shot. The BT typically runs $20-25.

The EB is darker in color than the BT.  Although EB is 25 proof vs 30 proof for the BT, the EB tastes boozier. It is not as sweet as the BT. The BT bottle says it has a "hint of sugar". No other ingredients except bourbon, cream, and caramel coloring are mentioned on either. The BT is screw cap and the EB has a cork. Only the BT mentions refrigeration after opening.

They are similar enough that I'd gladly get either one I could find to scratch the itch. I think I slightly prefer the BT for the extra sweetness.

Thanks for posting this. 

I like the BT straight up or in my coffee, but it seems to always be out of stock here.  I will go pick up an EB and give it a try.  Might go at half time, the Saints aint lookin so good.  

Thanks!

Edited January 14, 2018 by Darwin

[Vosgar]

Tonight this one's tasting very, very sweet....... like candied cherries??? Lately I've been adding a splash of water to everything, regardless of proof, just to see what happens and maybe that's what brought this out. (Or maybe it's the chocolate chip cookies and/or pizza I had for lunch )

 

[BDanner]

I've been in an Ezra Brooks mood lately.

 

[MTNBourbon]

Nice little pour.

[mbroo5880i]

8 hours ago, Masset1982 said:

Some Full Proof tonight, quite nice! Later I’m gonna do a little SBS, 4R SmB 2015 vs 4R SmB 2017 vs 4R SiB 2012, it’s gonna fun for sure. 

 

Cheers! 

 

Will.

 

 

I have been enjoying a Store Select 1792 Full Proof this weekend.  It is almost empty.    I just sent an e-mail to see if they can help me track down another bottle or two.  I have also been enjoying another Store Select KCSB.  

[mbroo5880i]

2 hours ago, Vosgar said:

Tonight this one's tasting very, very sweet....... like candied cherries??? Lately I've been adding a splash of water to everything, regardless of proof, just to see what happens and maybe that's what brought this out. (Or maybe it's the chocolate chip cookies and/or pizza I had for lunch )

 

So you had chocolate chip cookies for lunch and pizza for dessert? 

[Government Beard]

Almost done with this one 

 

huzzah!

Edited January 15, 2018 by Government Beard

[Vosgar]

27 minutes ago, mbroo5880i said:

So you had chocolate chip cookies for lunch and pizza for dessert? 

Is it wrong? 

[reeko]

I'm celebrating my birthday tonight with my family and trying 4 roses sib PM obsv for the first time. I'm sharing it and from the first taste, it's super delicious! I hope it's not because I've built it up in my head.

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[Clueby]

23 hours ago, Clueby said:

Moved on to this one.

Back into another pour of this tonight. This bottle might not last long. It lives way up high in the cabinet and don't feel like getting the stepstool to put it back.

[Kepler]

Henry McKenna 10yr BiB hits the spot.

[flahute]

6 hours ago, Vosgar said:

Tonight this one's tasting very, very sweet....... like candied cherries??? Lately I've been adding a splash of water to everything, regardless of proof, just to see what happens and maybe that's what brought this out. (Or maybe it's the chocolate chip cookies and/or pizza I had for lunch )

 

I'm gonna go with the chocolate chip cookies. I once had fresh baked chocolate chip cookies with OGDBIB and it was amazing.

 

[Masset1982]

6 hours ago, mbroo5880i said:

I have been enjoying a Store Select 1792 Full Proof this weekend.  It is almost empty.    I just sent an e-mail to see if they can help me track down another bottle or two.  I have also been enjoying another Store Select KCSB.  

I wasn't a big fan of the small batch, but the full proof is pretty good, i bet those store picks are great. I can't drink Beam products, the strong peanut flavor is not for me. Enjoy & cheers! 

 

Will. 

[DCFan]

On 1/13/2018 at 8:43 PM, Kane said:

Thanks for the unusual SBS. I will look for the EZ as I like boozy in my cream+coffee. The BT mostly didn't work because it simply didn't have the kick, and needed to be spiked up like @DCFan said. I never had that problem with Baileys.

I'm enjoying a nice pour of BT Boubon Cream in my coffee on this freezing cold morning. I'm going to venture out and see if they have any of that Ezra Cream left (I saw a bunch of bottles on the shelf last week) and if so pick up a bottle.  The BT comes in very infrequently in these parts. Or I might reuse the BT bottle and make my own.

[gurgalunas]

17 hours ago, Vosgar said:

Tonight this one's tasting very, very sweet....... like candied cherries??? Lately I've been adding a splash of water to everything, regardless of proof, just to see what happens and maybe that's what brought this out. (Or maybe it's the chocolate chip cookies and/or pizza I had for lunch )

 

Eating chocolate frequently highlights a maraschino cherry flavor for me.  I've noticed it with ECBP A117 and Old Forester SiB.  

[Masset1982]

 

it will be missed, who am I kidding, I’ve got back ups 

 

Cheers! 

 

Will. 

[MOwhisky4me]

Cold and snowy day here in mid-MO

 

Fueling the inner furnace with a little Stagg Jr.... Working very well to fight off any chills!

[Cigars&Bourbon]

Standard off the shelf EC. Was a Christmas gift from a coworker... Trying to finnish off open bottles before opening more.

[TheNovaMan]

19 hours ago, reeko said:

I'm celebrating my birthday tonight with my family and trying 4 roses sib PM obsv for the first time. I'm sharing it and from the first taste, it's super delicious! I hope it's not because I've built it up in my head.

Happy belated birthday!

[fishnbowljoe]

2 hours ago, MOwhisky4me said:

Cold and snowy day here in mid-MO

 

Fueling the inner furnace with a little Stagg Jr.... Working very well to fight off any chills!

 

 

What a coincidence Mo. I got home from work this evening and had to shovel off my drive and sidewalk. I also helped a neighbor across the street. Supposedly only about 3" of snow.  After all was said and done, I settled in with a couple of pours of Stagg Jr. Batch #3. In the words of the immortal Tommy Flanagan/Jon Lovitz, "Yeah. That's the ticket." 

 

Biba! Joe

[NDN98]

20 hours ago, Kepler said:

Henry McKenna 10yr BiB hits the spot.

Hard to go wrong there.  I almost always have an open bottle at home.  Good stuff.

[elmossle]

Have to be up and out early for work in the morning. Decided to go with just a small pour of Weller 12 and off to bed.