smokinjoe Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Baker’s at the end of Braves on radio out back. Outhit 19-9, but still manage to win. Listening to game, you’d think Braves lose 19-5. As Joaquin Andujar said to Don Sutton decades ago when describing things like this: Joo know Sooton, Bezbal is a funny game. It comes down to one word...Youneverknow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasled Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Winding down with a HH6 BiB. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statesboro Blues Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 2 hours ago, smokinjoe said: Baker’s at the end of Braves on radio out back. Outhit 19-9, but still manage to win. Listening to game, you’d think Braves lose 19-5. As Joaquin Andujar said to Don Sutton decades ago when describing things like this: Joo know Sooton, Bezbal is a funny game. It comes down to one word...Youneverknow... Smokin Jo, what part of Braves Cointey do you live? I can’t wait to be apart of a pennant run again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fosmith Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 EHT SmB. Really good and better than the EHT rye, IMO. Haven't tried any others in the line bit would like to... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 So I couldn't take it and had to try a small taste of the old bottle I found of Chapin & Gore that appears to be from the 80s (tax stamp but no UPC or warning label, metric 750ml). It was open but everything appears nice and clear. I trusted it enough for a 1/2 oz pour. I did a sbs with HH 6 Year 90 proof which seemed to be about as close to this as I have on hand. They are both 6 years old. C&G is 93 vs 90 for the HH. They were nearly identical in color and very similar on the nose. The C&G was a little more muted. The HH was a tad hotter and has that HH nuttiness. The C&G tastes VERY similar without the nuttiness. Has a little of that "dusty old" taste on the finish with a little more bitterness than the HH. The C&G is softer on the tongue. Glad I tried it but it's not an "OMG it's a great old dusty" pour. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlutz Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 ECBP A117. I ended up with 4 bottles of this batch, the first after the new bottle type came out. It wasn’t received very well and in comparison to some of the sweeter brown sugar batches I somewhat understood the hits. Having it now after a long break however, it stands up really well on its own. The twelve years of oak is prominent as is the vanilla. It’s maybe a two trick pony plus a big proof punch, but those are really good tricks. Loving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FasterHorses Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 EHT SiB. The nose is off the charts. It smells exactly like rickhouse C. The taste is really good but not up to par with the nose. Getting into the Barrel Proof Friday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfletchgu Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 3 minutes ago, Jfletchgu said: Try mixing it with Stagg Jr. SJR:C101 = 3:1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemosabe Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Four Roses tonight. Started with 17' SmbLE, now OESV PS. Love that 2017 LE = complex with a great nose & finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfletchgu Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 14 minutes ago, Clueby said: Try mixing it with Stagg Jr. SJR:C101 = 3:1. I just might have to do that. I got a bottle of SJR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vosgar Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Thanks to a fellow SB'er (whose nickname happens to have the word "whore" in it ) I'm enjoying some '08 WLW. What an amazing pour! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 2 hours ago, Vosgar said: Thanks to a fellow SB'er (whose nickname happens to have the word "whore" in it ) I'm enjoying some '08 WLW. What an amazing pour! What a coincidence! I somehow managed to finish off an '08 WLW over this past week. I was just posting in the Empty Bottle support thread. Biba! Joe 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 22 hours ago, kemosabe said: Four Roses tonight. Started with 17' SmbLE, now OESV PS. Love that 2017 LE = complex with a great nose & finish. I poured a glass of this last week but fell asleep on the couch before drinking it! Put it in a flask. I think I just decided on my pour for tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz June Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Last night I went back to a Blantons SFTB after some air time, and it has improved from good to great. Tonight started with RR SiB and then moved to JW Dant BiB. There is a very noticeable quality to the Heaven Hill bonded bourbons; do some of you describe it as mint? It doesn't quite seem like mint to me, but I can't put my finger on what I would call it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDN98 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Picked up a bottle of this on Saturday, as it was my first time seeing it in Texas. I think it is quite tasty, regardless of the fact it is sourced juice. Definitely agrees with my palate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 5 minutes ago, NDN98 said: Picked up a bottle of this on Saturday, as it was my first time seeing it in Texas. I think it is quite tasty, regardless of the fact it is sourced juice. Definitely agrees with my palate. MGP makes very good bourbon, they sell very little of it (and only recently) under house brands, if a brand is upfront with it's sourcing I don't think the "regardless of the fact that it is sourced" qualifier is needed these days. Wish we were still in the glory days of cheap SAOS but Boone County and Belle Meade seem to be the most prevalent at this point for well aged MGP. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 1 hour ago, Jazz June said: Last night I went back to a Blantons SFTB after some air time, and it has improved from good to great. Tonight started with RR SiB and then moved to JW Dant BiB. There is a very noticeable quality to the Heaven Hill bonded bourbons; do some of you describe it as mint? It doesn't quite seem like mint to me, but I can't put my finger on what I would call it. I often pick up what I describe as a eucalyptus note, with this house... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmossle Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Kicked off the evening with a Blanton's store pick. It was very tasty with a pronounced cherry note on the finish. Next up, another store pick EC which also happens to be a 12yr old barrel. While I still prefer the "original" EC12, this comes in as a close second. Especially since I can't find any more the of the original. I am seriously thinking about buying a case of this one to have on hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTNBourbon Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 This one is almost done. Not sure if I'll buy it again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 (edited) On 8/12/2018 at 2:33 PM, smokinjoe said: Baker’s at the end of Braves on radio out back. Outhit 19-9, but still manage to win. Listening to game, you’d think Braves lose 19-5. As Joaquin Andujar said to Don Sutton decades ago when describing things like this: Joo know Sooton, Bezbal is a funny game. It comes down to one word...Youneverknow... One word: thatiseffinghilarious Edited August 14, 2018 by flahute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry in WashDC Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 11 hours ago, Paddy said: I often pick up what I describe as a eucalyptus note, with this house... THANK you. For years I've described it, when it pops up which is NOT all the time, as a trace of mint (but not really) or a hint of menthol (but not quite) or some undefined over-ripe fruit zest (but not a known fruit) - none of which quite caught it. Eucalyptus. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reeko Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Back from a rough day at work. It's just one of those days when you can't wait to leave and have some calming whiskey. Ugh I wish I could win the lottery! Anyways I'm enjoying some cold 101 on this hot day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry in WashDC Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Cult - 4R PS OBSK with one ice cube. Needed it after a pre-dinner cocktail (about the time the built-in microwave started on its own, thereby throwing dinner into chaos) of Bulliett and blood orange soda. NEXT - searching online for local appliance stores with an in-stock M/W-oven combo that'll fit in our kitchen. Oh, joy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako254 Posted August 15, 2018 Author Share Posted August 15, 2018 Going cult tonight as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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