PaulO Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 JW Dant tonight, back to bonds after dabbling in FRYL and WSR lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Kicking things off with some WTRB batch 3RB 108.2. I just opened this bottle a short while ago and it's already getting quite low. It's puzzling how these 3RB's disappear so quickly, I just don't understand it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reeko Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Kicking things off with some WTRB batch 3RB 108.2. I just opened this bottle a short while ago and it's already getting quite low. It's puzzling how these 3RB's disappear so quickly, I just don't understand it.I'm enjoying some wtrb as well, but the newer expression. It's just so damn good!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 3 minutes ago, reeko said: I'm enjoying some wtrb as well, but the newer expression. It's just so damn good!! Yes it sure is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Taking a SAOS SiB 12 year for a spin around the block, courtesy of one of those famously generous SBer samples. Thanks for the sample sir, you know who you are. It's absolutely fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 On 9/12/2018 at 4:31 PM, BigSkyDrams said: I put a solid dent into a 1L WT101 this past weekend. It’s not glamorous, rare, or exotic, but perfectly suits this thread, because I’ve been enjoying the hell out of it. .... I’d like to get a fancy decanter and keep this in it on display as my “house bourbon” just to observe guests’ blind impressions and reactions when they learn what it is. It is great drinking, isn't it? It's hard to understand why good ole cheap WT101 is so satisfying, but I believe it's the unusual balance that it achieves that sets it apart. I can't think of another bourbon anywhere near that price point that possesses the combination of caramel/brown sugar sweetness plus that prickly spiciness. You just don't see those 2 things together in the same whiskey, integrated as well as WT101 is on the palate & the finish. Even other Wild Turkey bourbons like Rare Breed and RR just don't have the same extreme balance that plain old 101 has. I can't explain it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skootch77 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 I’ve mostly lurked here and have learned quite a bit. Had a friend over yesterday and we had some small pours of BT mashbill #1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako254 Posted September 16, 2018 Author Share Posted September 16, 2018 7 hours ago, Kepler said: It is great drinking, isn't it? It's hard to understand why good ole cheap WT101 is so satisfying, but I believe it's the unusual balance that it achieves that sets it apart. I can't think of another bourbon anywhere near that price point that possesses the combination of caramel/brown sugar sweetness plus that prickly spiciness. You just don't see those 2 things together in the same whiskey, integrated as well as WT101 is on the palate & the finish. Even other Wild Turkey bourbons like Rare Breed and RR just don't have the same extreme balance that plain old 101 has. I can't explain it. Jimmy Russell still has it! 101 is my favorite to slip into a blind tasting with other more expensive/elusive bourbons. Always love seeing people react when they learn the pour they favored over other harder to get/hyped stuff is good ol 101. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fosmith Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 8 hours ago, Kepler said: It is great drinking, isn't it? It's hard to understand why good ole cheap WT101 is so satisfying, but I believe it's the unusual balance that it achieves that sets it apart. I can't think of another bourbon anywhere near that price point that possesses the combination of caramel/brown sugar sweetness plus that prickly spiciness. You just don't see those 2 things together in the same whiskey, integrated as well as WT101 is on the palate & the finish. Even other Wild Turkey bourbons like Rare Breed and RR just don't have the same extreme balance that plain old 101 has. I can't explain it. I have similar feelings about EW BiB. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSkyDrams Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 10 hours ago, Kepler said: It is great drinking, isn't it? It's hard to understand why good ole cheap WT101 is so satisfying, but I believe it's the unusual balance that it achieves that sets it apart. I can't think of another bourbon anywhere near that price point that possesses the combination of caramel/brown sugar sweetness plus that prickly spiciness. You just don't see those 2 things together in the same whiskey, integrated as well as WT101 is on the palate & the finish. Even other Wild Turkey bourbons like Rare Breed and RR just don't have the same extreme balance that plain old 101 has. I can't explain it. Agreed, well said. The balance is what makes it so fantastic. Even the proof is just enough to give it a little bite, but low enough to keep it really easy drinking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masset1982 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Some Elmer T Lee, slowly killing my last bottle. Cheers! Will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDanner Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 A little "Florence Evacuee Special Edition" Four Roses. We evacuated to my mother's in Floyd County, VA on Wednesday morning. Tried our damnedest to get home yesterday morning and were forced to turn around in several spots due to washed out roads. We (my wife and I, my 24 and 17yo daughters) along with 2 small dogs and a cat, are currently residing in a hotel in Durham NC. Our town is completely inaccessible by land after 30" of rain and still coming down. No idea when we'll get back in. My first stop after getting checked in was an ABC store with a limited selection, but after a few bourbon-less nights it really hit the spot. When I finally get back to my house (a neighbor who rode it out says it looks fine, but our road is washed out on both ends), I'm cracking open something I've been saving for an occasion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako254 Posted September 16, 2018 Author Share Posted September 16, 2018 2 hours ago, BDanner said: A little "Florence Evacuee Special Edition" Four Roses. We evacuated to my mother's in Floyd County, VA on Wednesday morning. Tried our damnedest to get home yesterday morning and were forced to turn around in several spots due to washed out roads. We (my wife and I, my 24 and 17yo daughters) along with 2 small dogs and a cat, are currently residing in a hotel in Durham NC. Our town is completely inaccessible by land after 30" of rain and still coming down. No idea when we'll get back in. My first stop after getting checked in was an ABC store with a limited selection, but after a few bourbon-less nights it really hit the spot. When I finally get back to my house (a neighbor who rode it out says it looks fine, but our road is washed out on both ends), I'm cracking open something I've been saving for an occasion. Get home safe. Glad yoyr family is safe. The rest is just stuff! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, BDanner said: A little "Florence Evacuee Special Edition" Four Roses. We evacuated to my mother's in Floyd County, VA on Wednesday morning. Tried our damnedest to get home yesterday morning and were forced to turn around in several spots due to washed out roads. We (my wife and I, my 24 and 17yo daughters) along with 2 small dogs and a cat, are currently residing in a hotel in Durham NC. Our town is completely inaccessible by land after 30" of rain and still coming down. No idea when we'll get back in. My first stop after getting checked in was an ABC store with a limited selection, but after a few bourbon-less nights it really hit the spot. When I finally get back to my house (a neighbor who rode it out says it looks fine, but our road is washed out on both ends), I'm cracking open something I've been saving for an occasion. Ditto - glad you're safe. Hang in there and Godspeed to you and all the folks over there. Edited September 16, 2018 by Kepler you not yo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMartin42 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Starting this afternoon with some EC from the family size bottle I just grabbed. As a Bears fan I’m celebrating the Packers Vikings tie. Lol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radioyada Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Some CEHT BP 128.1 hits the spot this Sunday evening after throwing some meat on the grill. Good way to wind down the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCWoody Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Starting with some Johnny Drum 12y. As much as I used to love EWSB back in the day, this is the most flavorful 86p bourbon ever made to me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foppa78 Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 LS had WT101 handles for $29.99. I'm enjoying a nice pour of it tonight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Booker sure knew how to make some bourbon. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry in WashDC Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 B/S Distiller's Cut while watching the ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFULLY filmed "The Miniaturist" on PBS. Getting ready for the show following: The Brokenwood Mysteries. The Nats beat the Braves earlier, but I had to drive so I got a late start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry in WashDC Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 10 minutes ago, kevinbrink said: Booker sure knew how to make some bourbon. Ooooh. I have one of those. But only one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 16 minutes ago, kevinbrink said: Booker sure knew how to make some bourbon. Man, I'm literally a 5 min walk away from the only source I know that stocks two shelves full of 8yr handles. The temptation is strong. I think I'm getting one right now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Kevin. that OGD lamp thing is spooky. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 (edited) OBSF sbs tonight. The shared sample is almost 12 yrs. and is very mint forward.... reminiscent of toothpaste in a way...? My bottle is 9y,5m and is more caramel forward with just a kiss of mint on the end. Very interesting sbs for me, as I haven’t had much experience with the F yeasts. Edited September 17, 2018 by 0895 No, I wasn’t eating spicy cheese-it’s while tasting bourbon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 25 minutes ago, PaulO said: Kevin. that OGD lamp thing is spooky. It really is you should see it in a dark room! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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