smokinjoe Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Regular Buffalo Trace never disappoints me, and I can safely say it’s my “favorite” every day, any occasion, always available, bourbon. But, sometimes it just hits my sweet spot even better...like today. When BT is at its best for me there is this rich leathery/earthy tone that powers forward and then becomes enveloped in a caramel sweetness. Together, it’s magic. Over a few cubes after a busy day, it is simply stellar. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenient Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 2 hours ago, smokinjoe said: Regular Buffalo Trace never disappoints me, and I can safely say it’s my “favorite” every day, any occasion, always available, bourbon. But, sometimes it just hits my sweet spot even better...like today. When BT is at its best for me there is this rich leathery/earthy tone that powers forward and then becomes enveloped in a caramel sweetness. Together, it’s magic. Over a few cubes after a busy day, it is simply stellar. For me there's something special, or magical about BT--it was the first bourbon that I instantly loved, rather than just thinking "hey that's not bad" or "well I don't hate it." lol. More OGD114 for me. Or I should say, LESS OGD114, this time... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 16 hours ago, GeeTen said: Or you can vat the OGD114 with WSR, 1:1, and have your own "Grandpa Weller's Four Grain" (a summertime favorite!) - YUM! That sounds interesting, but almost no Weller comes to Indiana anymore. I'm probably more likely to find a genuine LE bottle than Weller - no joke. I think I gave up the snipe hunt officially around 2015 or so. No worries, I'm enjoying the OGD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCWoody Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Having some HM 10y tonight. For the most part, the new barrels are pretty good. The one I'm having tonight is 4320. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 5 hours ago, smokinjoe said: Regular Buffalo Trace never disappoints me, and I can safely say it’s my “favorite” every day, any occasion, always available, bourbon. But, sometimes it just hits my sweet spot even better...like today. When BT is at its best for me there is this rich leathery/earthy tone that powers forward and then becomes enveloped in a caramel sweetness. Together, it’s magic. Over a few cubes after a busy day, it is simply stellar. This describes me yesterday. Earthy.........yes. Followed by caramel.........yes. When it's on, it's really on like few others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masset1982 Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 My personal favorite, cheers! Will. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dad-proof Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Well it's not Stagg, but it is yummy enough for a late afternoon tipple at the office. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayouredd Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 (edited) Going simple! Hot dogs & sausage on the grill with my second bottle of a LS select KC 120 by my side. Edited May 9, 2018 by bayouredd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
km1589 Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Starting the evening with a small pour of Al Young. Not sure where the evening will lead from here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardsandBourbon Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Last night a healthy pour of CEHT SmB. Well there wasn't enough left in the bottle for another pour so . . . Honestly, there really wasn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako254 Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 In situations where I would normally drink beer but am in a bourbon mood Evan Williams single barrel over a big cube ina yeti is my go to. I love the lower proof but still nuanced pour. Each sip is different when factoring in ice melt. Perfect for a warm spring evening by the grill. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reeko Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 My personal favorite, cheers! Will. How does that drink? Smooth or harsh? Just wondering about the proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reeko Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Well it's not Stagg, but it is yummy enough for a late afternoon tipple at the office. In the office? How? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reeko Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 In situations where I would normally drink beer but am in a bourbon mood Evan Williams single barrel over a big cube ina yeti is my go to. I love the lower proof but still nuanced pour. Each sip is different when factoring in ice melt. Perfect for a warm spring evening by the grill. That looks delicious! Is that a big piece of pork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reeko Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 I'm enjoying some four roses tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dad-proof Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 15 minutes ago, reeko said: In the office? How? Not a big deal for my company as long as it's a small pour, and I always offer to share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako254 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 29 minutes ago, reeko said: 2 hours ago, Mako254 said: In situations where I would normally drink beer but am in a bourbon mood Evan Williams single barrel over a big cube ina yeti is my go to. I love the lower proof but still nuanced pour. Each sip is different when factoring in ice melt. Perfect for a warm spring evening by the grill. That looks delicious! Is that a big piece of pork Two pork tenderloins. I brine them in salt/sugar, trim excess fat, rub w/ olive oil and salt and pepper. Grill them on a cedar plank (many people use salmon on the plank). Serve with yellow rice and black beans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurgalunas Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 33 minutes ago, Mako254 said: Two pork tenderloins. I brine them in salt/sugar, trim excess fat, rub w/ olive oil and salt and pepper. Grill them on a cedar plank (many people use salmon on the plank). Serve with yellow rice and black beans. Slip a small piece of bourbon barrel in for a bit of smoke. Heaven... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako254 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 (edited) 8 minutes ago, gurgalunas said: Slip a small piece of bourbon barrel in for a bit of smoke. Heaven... I’ve heard of that but have never really looked into it. Thanks for the tip, I’ll have to find some. Edited May 10, 2018 by Mako254 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 14 minutes ago, gurgalunas said: Slip a small piece of bourbon barrel in for a bit of smoke. Heaven... 5 minutes ago, Mako254 said: I’ve heard of that but have never really looked into it. Thanks for the tip, I’ll have to find some. Barton sells small bags of barrel char in its gift shop. I've also seen barrel char at the BT booth during the KBF. Biba! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurgalunas Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 (edited) 24 minutes ago, Mako254 said: I’ve heard of that but have never really looked into it. Thanks for the tip, I’ll have to find some. 15 minutes ago, fishnbowljoe said: Barton sells small bags of barrel char in its gift shop. I've also seen barrel char at the BT booth during the KBF. Biba! Joe I've got the Barton char, and it isn't as good as pieces of Stave, cut to 4" sections. Best source I've found is to search garden centers, especially big box stores, in summer. Many carry whiskey barrel planters (make sure they are authentic), and quite a few fall apart as the spring/summer shopping season goes by. By the hot summer, nobody is shopping for gardens, and they want to clear them out. Even better is when one completely falls apart. You can get them for next to nothing. I smoke and BBQ a lot, and it's my favorite wood, by far. Btw- I'd probably go without the cedar if introducing the other smoke. Conflicting flavors... Edited May 10, 2018 by gurgalunas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako254 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 That is some quality information. I’ll keep an eye out for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry in WashDC Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Mako254 said: I’ve heard of that but have never really looked into it. Thanks for the tip, I’ll have to find some. B-F JD has licensed a company near it to chip used barrels and sell them under the JD logo for adding smoke when grilling. It is maple rather than hickory so it does have its own flavor. A two pound bag, in my experience, may last years. EDIT - Oh yeah - the thread subject. I haven't had anything tonight. Yet. Think I'll open my KC 25th. Edited May 10, 2018 by Harry in WashDC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fosmith Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Just got home from first time visit to a bar in Oakland. Had Pappy 15, GTS and WLW for $25/1.5oz. pour each. It was a good evening... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpfratn Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 B-F JD has licensed a company near it to chip used barrels and sell them under the JD logo for adding smoke when grilling. It is maple rather than hickory so it does have its own flavor. A two pound bag, in my experience, may last years. EDIT - Oh yeah - the thread subject. I haven't had anything tonight. Yet. Think I'll open my KC 25th. I believe any used barrel chips would be white oak rather than maple. The charcoal that JD uses in the LCP, however, is maple. Back on thread...I'm enjoying some regular WT101 this evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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