BMartin42 Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 After a couple of others, standard BT is a great way to settle in and watch a 1986 Queen concert. Just never really disappoints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Loblaw Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 On 2/28/2019 at 12:39 PM, Mako254 said: Both. I drank more barrel proof than watered down. Glens were not provided. I love it. Proper glassware is key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Loblaw Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 1 hour ago, JCwhammie said: Me too. It's pretty slick. The store sticker looks like it belongs instead of just being slapped on like most I did not like the metal plate store pick “sticker” at all. This looks much better 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshall9779 Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Desert. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmossle Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Now that I am trying to settle back into my normal bourbon routine, I figured I should do it right. Started the evening with some Old Fitz 9yr BIB. While it is good, it has not grown on me like some other seem to like it. It is still very good bourbon, just seemed to be a little over hyped. Speaking of over hyped, my second pour was 2018 CEHT Four Grain. Again, a good whiskey, just not as good as everyone seem to make it out to be. I might try it with a little water the next time I go for a pour. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeTerp Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 15 hours ago, JCwhammie said: I picked up two of these today. It's 14yr 2mo old from the 5th floor and it's fantastic. I was a little slow to act and it looks like I missed out on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCwhammie Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 1 hour ago, JoeTerp said: I was a little slow to act and it looks like I missed out on that one. I think they sold out (162 bottles) in about 3 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 4 minutes ago, JCwhammie said: I think they sold out (162 bottles) in about 3 hours. Going by to pick mine up today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statesboro Blues Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 A very healthy pour of The Black Prince at Congress Street Social club in Savannah. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LCWoody Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 (edited) 26 minutes ago, Mako254 said: Im going to pick #3 or #5...... Edited March 3, 2019 by LCWoody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMartin42 Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 John J Bowman really landing in the wheelhouse this evening. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 On 3/1/2019 at 6:39 PM, JCwhammie said: I picked up two of these today. It's 14yr 2mo old from the 5th floor and it's fantastic. Just opened mine. This is a very elegant feeling KC. The mouth feel is outstanding. It tastes even older than it is. It has almost a bit of that old dusty taste to it. The Beam nut/funk is pretty light which is a positive for me. The only nitpicking negative is a tiny bit of bitterness on the finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Loblaw Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 BA Boulevardiers for the wife. I’m enjoying a pour of ECBP Batch 518 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 On 2/28/2019 at 10:19 AM, HoustonNit said: You brought your own glass? Did you try it watered down to bottle proof? You have to bring your own glasses because BT is cheap and only provides one per barrel for the whole group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 You have to bring your own glasses because BT is cheap and only provides one per barrel for the whole group.This is fascinating, are other barrel programs like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vosgar Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 5 minutes ago, flahute said: You have to bring your own glasses because BT is cheap and only provides one per barrel for the whole group. I've never understood why BT does that. IIRC, they're the last of the big distilleries to give free tours when they could be raking in $$ like the rest of them, so why do they skimp on glassware for barrel selections? Hell, even cheap plastic shot glasses would be better than going the "common cup" route. I've told them what I think about it, but obviously it doesn't matter. I'm a big BT fan, but they really let me down when it comes to barrel selections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 23 minutes ago, HoustonNit said: This is fascinating, are other barrel programs like this? Nope. Every other one provides individual glasses and even multiples so you can do side by sides of all the barrels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vosgar Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 18 minutes ago, HoustonNit said: This is fascinating, are other barrel programs like this? No Unless they've changed in the last couple of years, Four Roses has a very nice tasting room where each person has their own Glencairns and they provide one glass for each barrel. If the group was tasting 10 barrels, every person had 10 glasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 16 minutes ago, Vosgar said: I've never understood why BT does that. IIRC, they're the last of the big distilleries to give free tours when they could be raking in $$ like the rest of them, so why do they skimp on glassware for barrel selections? Hell, even cheap plastic shot glasses would be better than going the "common cup" route. I've told them what I think about it, but obviously it doesn't matter. I'm a big BT fan, but they really let me down when it comes to barrel selections. Yeah, it makes no sense. I guess it's part of the "800 lb. gorilla" factor that I've mentioned a number of times. They can be as cheap and inconsiderate as they want and everyone will still come begging for an OWA barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vosgar Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Back on topic..... After going darkside earlier tonight, settling in with some WT Tradition. Outstanding as always 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCwhammie Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 3 hours ago, Clueby said: Just opened mine. This is a very elegant feeling KC. The mouth feel is outstanding. It tastes even older than it is. It has almost a bit of that old dusty taste to it. The Beam nut/funk is pretty light which is a positive for me. The only nitpicking negative is a tiny bit of bitterness on the finish. I pretty much agree with the way you described it. I'm really happy with this barrell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedelstaedt Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 RY10 SiB. Pretty good stuff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 WT12 SBS, a freshly cracked '06 from Europe vs a 2012 blue label from Asia that's been opened (and gassed) for what must be a couple years now. They are very similar but if I'm contrasting, the '06 is a bit creamier on the mouthfeel but also is oakier and tastes like it might have more older whiskey in there. They are both fantastic examples of well crafted whiskey. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 WT12 SBS, a freshly cracked '06 from Europe vs a 2012 blue label from Asia that's been opened (and gassed) for what must be a couple years now. They are very similar but if I'm contrasting, the '06 is a bit creamier on the mouthfeel but also is oakier and tastes like it might have more older whiskey in there. They are both fantastic examples of well crafted whiskey.No WT101 12yr but finishing off an export 8yr. The 2nd half was really nice once it opened up. Decent spice and WT sweetness. I’d put it up there with a good RR SB. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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