Clueby Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 41 minutes ago, HoustonNit said: I’ve heard just hot tea, a little lemon and if you can local honey or just any honey, also some whiskey neat on the side to go with it. The tea is supposed to help soothe your throat, lemon for vitamin C, local honey is supposed to help with local areas infections and is also a good cough suppressant, whiskey will open your pours and help you sleep. I made one with some WSR, honey, and lemon with some hot water. It was terrible. I brewed some lemon lift tea and mixed the 2 together. It was drinkable and did seem to help some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCwhammie Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Ive been on a high rye bourbon kick for the 2 months. This one has been screaming "hey, what about me?!" Sorry for the neglect, little buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 I made one with some WSR, honey, and lemon with some hot water. It was terrible. I brewed some lemon lift tea and mixed the 2 together. It was drinkable and did seem to help some.Yeah I’d just drink the whiskey by itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 I bought third bottle last Thanksgiving in Western NY when visiting, I’m thinking this is two year old RRSB store pick. Maybe a bit off profile but taste like it was a barrel that aged gracefully into the 10+ year range with a bunch of caramel sweetness. Really liked it and was shocked to see the last few bottles still available on closeout, this year. Picked up two more and enjoying the last third of a bottle I opened last year. Sitting outside on some folding chairs in the garage on a crisp November night by Lake Ontario with some bargain sticks. Ok just checked the laser code on this it’s a 2014 bottling, I might email WT to see if they can give me the age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornfed12 Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Pour of very old Barton did it for me tonight! What a sleeper really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obeezy1Kaneezy Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 It was a night of great cheap BIB’s... ETBIB & EWBIB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUfan99 Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 8 hours ago, HoustonNit said: Ok just checked the laser code on this it’s a 2014 bottling, I might email WT to see if they can give me the age. I asked RareBird101 about these and he said based on conversations he’s had with Eddie they are 9 to 10 years old with some store picks up to 11 years old. Also, based on it being a 2014 bottling and a store pick it would likely be juice that entered the barrel at 110 or 107 proof. Entry proof changed in 2004 from 107 to 110 and again in 2006 to 115 proof. If yours is 10 years old it had 107 or 110 entry proof or if it’s 11 years old it went in at 107 for sure. So basically these are as close to CS as you can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako254 Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 13 minutes ago, CUfan99 said: I asked RareBird101 about these and he said based on conversations he’s had with Eddie they are 9 to 10 years old with some store picks up to 11 years old. Also, based on it being a 2014 bottling and a store pick it would likely be juice that entered the barrel at 110 or 107 proof. Entry proof changed in 2004 from 107 to 110 and again in 2006 to 115 proof. If yours is 10 years old it had 107 or 110 entry proof or if it’s 11 years old it went in at 107 for sure. So basically these are as close to CS as you can get. What he said. With any single barrel, there will be some variance but most of these are really good in my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 @CUfan99 thanks for the very informative post. I’m hoping for a response on the age from WT, although expect a delay as I assume Turkey holiday is a big deal at that place and a lot of folks are on vacation. I didn’t think about the fact this likely has lower entry proof whiskey in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUfan99 Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 56 minutes ago, HoustonNit said: @CUfan99 thanks for the very informative post. I’m hoping for a response on the age from WT, although expect a delay as I assume Turkey holiday is a big deal at that place and a lot of folks are on vacation. I didn’t think about the fact this likely has lower entry proof whiskey in it. You’re welcome. Older, no longer produced the same with a story to go along with it definitely makes it taste better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasled Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 4R 2018 SmB LE - agree with other comments that this is as good as if not better than the 2015. Certainly beats the 16 and 17. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurgalunas Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 22 hours ago, HoustonNit said: I bought third bottle last Thanksgiving in Western NY when visiting, I’m thinking this is two year old RRSB store pick. Maybe a bit off profile but taste like it was a barrel that aged gracefully into the 10+ year range with a bunch of caramel sweetness. Really liked it and was shocked to see the last few bottles still available on closeout, this year. Picked up two more and enjoying the last third of a bottle I opened last year. Sitting outside on some folding chairs in the garage on a crisp November night by Lake Ontario with some bargain sticks. How did those cigars smoke? Just picked up a box for $30 myself... 5.75 x 48 corona? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 How did those cigars smoke? Just picked up a box for $30 myself... 5.75 x 48 corona?Ha we got the same deal, I liked it. That being said if you have a humidor I’d put them up a month or so. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Turkey Day Week (credit still to Harry) continues today with this mongrel of a gobbler, I've had the bottle for a few years but after having a pour as part of a flight at the Brown Hotel a couple years ago and being underwhelmed I never really was compelled to open it, the good news for me is that I'm enjoying it more than my recollection, it's nothing spectacular but it's not bad at all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTNBourbon Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Finally getting to this bottle, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 7 Yr. Old (Batch 186) (Bottle Date 6/21/16) (99 Proof). Pretty tasty, nice cinnamon, vanilla, oaky, nice dry finish. Looking forward to the other's I have from SA. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 16 hours ago, Mako254 said: What he said. With any single barrel, there will be some variance but most of these are really good in my experience. Never had a bad one. I've not even had an average one. They've all been good to great with most being great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Enjoying some JTS Brown BIB tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmossle Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Some EHT Single Barrel for me tonight. Nice pour with dinner and after the kids went to bed on this wonderful snowy night. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Loblaw Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 On 11/19/2018 at 7:32 PM, Clueby said: I made one with some WSR, honey, and lemon with some hot water. It was terrible. I brewed some lemon lift tea and mixed the 2 together. It was drinkable and did seem to help some. Here is what I do for Hot Toddy's. Wife is a big fan and during the cold months can really help me get through some bottles quickly. Fill mug with boiling water and let sit while tea steeps. After a minute or two dump water and add honey to bottom of warm mug. I generally use enough to cover the bottom and adjust to taste. Squeeze half lemon over honey and stir. Add 2oz bourbon then top with tea. Bourbon wise I think 100 plus proof works best. Any BiB is good and actually found that KC single barrel makes a very nice hot toddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dabbings Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Got off work early today! 1910 is very good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFan Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 58 minutes ago, Dabbings said: Got off work early today! 1910 is very good! How does it taste mixed with root beer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dabbings Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Two good things ... that are likely not complimentary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasled Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Old Forester Statesmen. A little rough round the edges but for the proof there's a hell of a lot of flavour. Sweet an oaky with a bitter finish. Good stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Turkey Day Eve is upon us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Loblaw Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 On 11/20/2018 at 5:34 PM, HoustonNit said: Ha we got the same deal, I liked it. That being said if you have a humidor I’d put them up a month or so. I’d recommend doing this with any new purchase. Really 2-3 months to let stabilize at the RH you prefer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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