LCWoody Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 27 minutes ago, fishnbowljoe said: I posted yesterday about opening three private selection bottles, one of which was a Blanton's. Something odd occurred when I opened this bottle. But it's a good odd for a change. Over the years, many of us here have experienced broken corks and what not. It's a pain, but it sometimes happens. Likewise, there are some bottle's that are wax sealed that can also be a pain. I'm talking about the ones with brittle wax. With the last wax sealed bottle I opened, (can't remember what it was) I was finding little wax pieces in the carpet for a few days afterward. I finally had to give in and vacuum. The bottle of Blanton's that I opened yesterday was the exact opposite. I was prepared for the worst, but I needn't have worried. I grabbed the wire tips that were sticking out of the wax and started to pull. Believe it or not, the freaking wax just peeled back ever so neatly in one nice piece. I know this is kinda nerdy, but what can I say? I'm more used to some things not working out quite as planned, so when something goes better than planned, it's very surprising to say the least. Biba! Joe Sometimes its the little things that impress us the most.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 1 minute ago, jvd99 said: Not quite up to the PVW23 from last year, but it’ll do Maybe not, but there ain't a bad one in the bunch. And with that, I have to say that I really like ETL. I'm not poking fun at all, but it appears that maybe, just maybe, the ETL might be sucking hind tit here. And yes, I've been there myself. I hope you and friends have a fantastic time! Biba! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 I posted yesterday about opening three private selection bottles, one of which was a Blanton's. Something odd occurred when I opened this bottle. But it's a good odd for a change. Over the years, many of us here have experienced broken corks and what not. It's a pain, but it sometimes happens. Likewise, there are some bottle's that are wax sealed that can also be a pain. I'm talking about the ones with brittle wax. With the last wax sealed bottle I opened, (can't remember what it was) I was finding little wax pieces in the carpet for a few days afterward. I finally had to give in and vacuum. <_> The bottle of Blanton's that I opened yesterday was the exact opposite. I was prepared for the worst, but I needn't have worried. I grabbed the wire tips that were sticking out of the wax and started to pull. Believe it or not, the freaking wax just peeled back ever so neatly in one nice piece. [emoji33] I know this is kinda nerdy, but what can I say? I'm more used to some things not working out quite as planned, so when something goes better than planned, it's very surprising to say the least. Biba! Joe Other than the perfect opening how did it compare to the Blanton’s PS you opened the day before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 6 minutes ago, HoustonNit said: Other than the perfect opening how did it compare to the Blanton’s PS you opened the day before? It's the same one. Sorry, but I messed up on the day opened. Oh BTW, I finished the sample of the Blanton's SFTB you saw in a previous pic and asked about. It was absolutely marvelous. I've sampled the SFTB three times now thanks to Galvin0791, Vosgar, and another member here. If only...... Biba! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 It's the same one. Sorry, but I messed up on the day opened. Oh BTW, I finished the sample of the Blanton's SFTB you saw in a previous pic and asked about. It was absolutely marvelous. I've sampled the SFTB three times now thanks to Galvin0791, Vosgar, and another member here. If only...... Biba! Joe Ha, sorry thought it was a different one. SFTB is fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeTerp Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 2 hours ago, jvd99 said: Guys weekend in Vail - all from my bunker #2019 goals If you ever visit the DC suburbs I’ve got a place you can stay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckles Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 4 hours ago, fishnbowljoe said: I posted yesterday about opening three private selection bottles, one of which was a Blanton's. Something odd occurred when I opened this bottle. But it's a good odd for a change. Over the years, many of us here have experienced broken corks and what not. It's a pain, but it sometimes happens. Likewise, there are some bottle's that are wax sealed that can also be a pain. I'm talking about the ones with brittle wax. With the last wax sealed bottle I opened, (can't remember what it was) I was finding little wax pieces in the carpet for a few days afterward. I finally had to give in and vacuum. The bottle of Blanton's that I opened yesterday was the exact opposite. I was prepared for the worst, but I needn't have worried. I grabbed the wire tips that were sticking out of the wax and started to pull. Believe it or not, the freaking wax just peeled back ever so neatly in one nice piece. I know this is kinda nerdy, but what can I say? I'm more used to some things not working out quite as planned, so when something goes better than planned, it's very surprising to say the least. Biba! Joe I've got a love/hate relationship with the wax seals. I put the bottle neck in a wastebasket while pulling the strip so the wax bits tend to fall into that. Then I clean up the rough wax edges around the neck and stopper before pulling the cork out. I always seem to pull the strip in the wrong direction too. Think I'd have figured that out by now, but I haven't. Sometimes I have to get needlenose pliers out to grip the strip to pull it. Grrr. But a lot of labels I love have the wax seal, so I gotta deal with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako254 Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Got into a new WTKS last night. From Camp Nelson A. It has that camp nelson prickle! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDN98 Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 While rummaging through the bunker, I found some bottles I forgot about, so decided to bring them out and open a few. Started with this one. It was a very good batch. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpfratn Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 While rummaging through the bunker, I found some bottles I forgot about, so decided to bring them out and open a few. Started with this one. It was a very good batch. I agree! For as young as it is, it was still good enough to justify buying more than one bottle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Boss called. I got a promotion. 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 50 minutes ago, Kane said: Boss called. I got a promotion. Congrats on the promotion Kane. Cheers to you brother! Biba! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Boss called. I got a promotion. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fosmith Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 10 hours ago, Kane said: Boss called. I got a promotion. And congrats too on the B-516. That's a great one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Cheers to everybody! And apologies to boss, I may have dropped an F bomb or two when I saw the call, normally Friday night calls are never fun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDN98 Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Another one I found while rummaging through the bunker yesterday. Barrel 55 (wheat, 105 entry proof, level 6 seasoning, tight grain, concrete ricks, #4 char, top half of tree). Very reminiscent of OWA on palate with a great finish, but the nose is a little funky. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golferpimp1 Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Pretty great stuff!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMartin42 Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Pretty great stuff!! Just wish it was more available. I really enjoyed the bottle I had but irreplaceable anywhere near me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 On 1/25/2019 at 8:42 PM, NDN98 said: While rummaging through the bunker, I found some bottles I forgot about, so decided to bring them out and open a few. Started with this one. It was a very good batch. On 1/25/2019 at 8:52 PM, lcpfratn said: I agree! For as young as it is, it was still good enough to justify buying more than one bottle. Yeah great stuff, I got extras too. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Decided to open a WTKS as I was getting a little low on open Turkey. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako254 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Like Houston, Turkey for me (surprise surprise) A 2017 D for $53 otd. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Loblaw Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 -1 degrees outside and temps dropping to a high of -14 tomorrow. Hot Toddy night. Which is nice because the wife helps drink. Man down, man up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fosmith Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 First time trying this. Really good for three year old rye priced at $30. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 All the WT101 talk lately convinced me to go out and get some. It’s an “LLGK” coded bottle, and it’s pretty darn good. For $27/handle, this is a bargain. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richnimrod Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 2 hours ago, 0895 said: All the WT101 talk lately convinced me to go out and get some. It’s an “LLGK” coded bottle, and it’s pretty darn good. For $27/handle, this is a bargain. You said a mouth full there, 0895! (Emphasis above is mine.) In fact many mouth-fulls. ...Or is that many mouths full? Well, no matter. You get my drift, I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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