Vosgar Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 42 minutes ago, BigRich said: Gary - that doesn’t exactly make me want to try some. Understandable, it's certainly not a ringing endorsement. This particular bottle has been open for a couple of years and I want to like it, but I always end up comparing it to the old DSP-16 (as far as my limited memory allows) which isn't fair. However, even though I've got a cold, I still wanted a pour. Figured I'd go with this Old Fitz and if my taste buds were way out of whack and I ended up pitching the pour, not a big loss. The enjoyment of it was a very pleasant surprise. It didn't help my cold, but I think I'll keep it around as my official "under the weather" bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 18 hours ago, Vosgar said: I've just discovered that when I have a head cold, the current Old Fitz BIB tastes better than ever! I trust you are not letting this opportunity go to waste! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil T Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 I'm having just the opposite effect Gary. I too, have a head cold. I just cracked a fresh bottle of 10 yr old EC single barrel from TPS. It's really not tasting very good. I'll put it away for another day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obeezy1Kaneezy Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Tonight’s Saturday pour 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCwhammie Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 This WT 1855 Reserve is absolutely incredible. The 12 is actually fairly disappointing. It is good, but it's lacking the signature WT spice/boldness. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMartin42 Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 This WT 1855 Reserve is absolutely incredible. The 12 is actually fairly disappointing. It is good, but it's lacking the signature WT spice/boldness. This picture reaffirms Pavlov. My mouth literally watered at the sight of all those expressions together in one place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 This WT 1855 Reserve is absolutely incredible. The 12 is actually fairly disappointing. It is good, but it's lacking the signature WT spice/boldness. Very cool lineup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golferpimp1 Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 It’s like drinking Candy!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedelstaedt Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 W12. Can't go wrong with this one. Cheers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako254 Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 If y’all haven’t gotten aholt of a late summer/fall Rare Breed yet, get on it. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUfan99 Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Moved from some 4R SiBs bottled in 2016, an OBSQ and OBSF, to OF 1920. The 1920 drinks like water. I love the flavor of the 20 but there’s just nothing that matches the thick syrupy mouthfeel of a good 4R SiB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 34 minutes ago, Wedelstaedt said: W12. Can't go wrong with this one. Cheers. I’m having a night cap pour or two of Weller 12 myself. But..... Earlier this evening, I attended my companies annual awards banquet. I had a pour of MM to start the evening there. Fortunately for myself and a co-worker who is also into bourbon, the bartender in our banquet room side bar found a bottle of BT. Our choice of BT drew the interest of a couple other co-workers. Long story short, by the end of the evening, that bottle of BT was empty. FWIW, I received two awards this evening. The first was for my perfect attendance. For 24 years. The second award was for my quality. I had an error rate of less than 1 error for every 10,000 lines that I processed over the last year. I don’t really mean to brag, but I’m really proud of both of those accomplishments. Biba! Joe 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedelstaedt Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 ^^^^ Those accomplishments do deserve kudos & a nice pour of Weller 12. Congrats. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedelstaedt Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 BTW Joe, I have been meaning to ask you. When you make up a batch of Your Weller Centennial Blend, do you mix the same ratios each time or adjust each component to your preference? Also, do you pick out W12, WSR, OWA bottles that stand out to your taste buddies or whatever you have available? Thanks -Wedel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasick Sailor Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 5 hours ago, JCwhammie said: This WT 1855 Reserve is absolutely incredible. The 12 is actually fairly disappointing. It is good, but it's lacking the signature WT spice/boldness. Very Jealous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasick Sailor Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Went out for sushi tonight. Started with an EHT SB then switched to boulevardiers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Trying a sample from a fellow SBer. 4R 130th SmB. Very nice and classic Four Roses flavors. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedelstaedt Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Mako254 said: If y’all haven’t gotten aholt of a late summer/fall Rare Breed yet, get on it. So, are you finding a parallel to the improved summer 2018 WT101? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Started the evening out with some RR SiB store pick earlier tonight while watching a documentary about Freddie Mercury with the wife. She's gone to bed and now I'm having some other pours. Finished my 4R 130th sample and moving on to an OESK store pick. I might go back to the Russell's after that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako254 Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 7 hours ago, Wedelstaedt said: So, are you finding a parallel to the improved summer 2018 WT101? Yes. Both lines got some older stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seldomseen Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 My Saturday night started with finishing off an open bottle BT (one pour). I think I have found a place locally where BT will be readily available, had been striking out in that search recently. Next I had two pours of EC. Not a bad way to enjoy the warm comfort of a fireplace on a cold January evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statesboro Blues Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 I’m having the first ever pour from my infinity bottle this afternoon. Equal parts Blanton’s SFTB, Gold & SiB, RHF, ETL, CEHT SiB and SB, OFBB, Stagg Jr #8&9, Blood Oath 4, WT Decades, W12, OWA, WSR, Noah’s Mill, MWND, and WhistlePig. It’s delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCWoody Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 (edited) I opened anew batch of Belle Meade (12), and although not as good as batch 8, its good. I just don't think Ill buy another. Edited January 27, 2019 by LCWoody 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Last sip from a Maker’s Mark Cask Strength with a burning sunset ain’t a bad way to finish up this weekend. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 I opened anew batch of Belle Meade (12), and although not as good as batch 8, its good. I just don't think Ill buy another. Totally agree with this. It’s good whiskey but for the price I have a number of other similarly aged and proofed whiskeys I’d go for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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