The Black Tot Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 20 hours ago, fosmith said: This one won't be missed. It wasn't bad. It just wasn't in my wheelhouse. My second bottle too so I did give it a chance... I feel the same way about the standard single barrel. I love the small batch, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TehRegion219 Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 6 hours ago, The Black Tot said: I feel the same way about the standard single barrel. Ditto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fosmith Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Not bourbon, I know, but this 20 yr old cask strength single barrel Armagnac was freakin' delicious! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dad-proof Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Had the last pour of my OF Statesman yesterday. Nice bourbon, and nice bottle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BourbonTexan Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Had the last pour of my first Weller 12 last night and then tonight it appears my first bottle of Blantons SFTB will be finished 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 On 8/1/2019 at 9:25 AM, fosmith said: Not bourbon, I know, but this 20 yr old cask strength single barrel Armagnac was freakin' delicious! What is Armagnac? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TehRegion219 Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 6 hours ago, smokinjoe said: What is Armagnac? Brandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fosmith Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 13 hours ago, smokinjoe said: What is Armagnac? It's a brandy that is produced in the Armagnac region of France. Unlike Cognac which is dominated by a small number of high volume producers, Armagnac has many small volume artisanal domains - "craft" producers, if you will. Since it flies under the radar screen, you can get a 20 to 35 year old spirit offering incredible depth and complexity for far less than a comparable Cognac or bourbon would cost. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 14 hours ago, smokinjoe said: What is Armagnac? Something that should have been posted in the French Spirits forum 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fosmith Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 7 minutes ago, kevinbrink said: Something that should have been posted in the French Spirits forum Yeah, yeah, I know. I posted here for two reasons. 1. The French Spirits forum doesn't get much action but mostly 2. Armagnac is the most "bourbon like" French spirit with oaky and savory notes that temper the grapey aromas and flavors that usually dominate brandy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 Just now, fosmith said: 1. The French Spirits forum doesn't get much action but mostly Thats why you should post it over there give the thread some love, keep Nancy, @EarthQuake, @HoustonNit, myself and the other occasional drop ins company 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fosmith Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, kevinbrink said: Thats why you should post it over there give the thread some love, keep Nancy, @EarthQuake, @HoustonNit, myself and the other occasional drop ins company Ok, will do... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vosgar Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 I'm guessing Smokinjoe was just having a little fun with ya 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 58 minutes ago, Vosgar said: I'm guessing Smokinjoe was just having a little fun with ya As was I @fosmith if it wasn't clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpfratn Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 I'm guessing Smokinjoe was just having a little fun with ya [emoji3]I agree Gary, especially since the post about Armagnac was in the wrong forum section, as noted by Kevin’s post. Joe was actually rather subtle about it this time...he’s usually more blunt! [emoji6] 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 It’s been a busy couple of weeks. I had a few low fills that need to go the great recycle bin in the sky. Ok Handy is ridiculously good whiskey very sad to see this go as I’m sure I’m u likely to see another at retail for years. The rest I’d rate as follows.Saffell bourbon is really good and I’d recommend anyone to try it. That being said not sure I’d buy another unless it’s on special. I find the RRSB to be similar and a much better value. 4RSB PS OBSV just under 10 years. I really like OBSV and OESV and there instant buys whenever I see them assuming it’s still under $80.W12 at under $40 for a fifth is a great deal for 12 year wheated at 90 proof. Certainly not worth what people are paying for it. My honey pots for this have dried up but I have enough stashed for the next few years. I’d honestly rather have something like WT101 most days but it’s good for a nice occasional change. ETL very similar thoughts to W12. I bought these for $35 or less and it’s perfectly fine for what it is at those prices. Not complex but easy sipping no thinking bourbon. I think I’d pass at $50 or more if I saw it again.Baby Saz it’s perfectly I just don’t think it’s for me. I seem to be moving away in preference from the BT profile that comes across in all there whiskey whether it be rye, wheated, low or high rye bourbon. I have a coworker from Japan who’s back there on vacation. Told him to keep an eye out for EW 12 year 101 proof red label and WT13 year and if he’s lucky the 12 year. Told him not to bother with any of the Blanton’s offerings as the EW and WT exports are much more interesting to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 It’s been a busy couple of weeks. I had a few low fills that need to go the great recycle bin in the sky. Ok Handy is ridiculously good whiskey very sad to see this go as I’m sure I’m u likely to see another at retail for years. The rest I’d rate as follows.Saffell bourbon is really good and I’d recommend anyone to try it. That being said not sure I’d buy another unless it’s on special. I find the RRSB to be similar and a much better value. 4RSB PS OBSV just under 10 years. I really like OBSV and OESV and there instant buys whenever I see them assuming it’s still under $80.W12 at under $40 for a fifth is a great deal for 12 year wheated at 90 proof. Certainly not worth what people are paying for it. My honey pots for this have dried up but I have enough stashed for the next few years. I’d honestly rather have something like WT101 most days but it’s good for a nice occasional change. ETL very similar thoughts to W12. I bought these for $35 or less and it’s perfectly fine for what it is at those prices. Not complex but easy sipping no thinking bourbon. I think I’d pass at $50 or more if I saw it again.Baby Saz it’s perfectly I just don’t think it’s for me. I seem to be moving away in preference from the BT profile that comes across in all there whiskey whether it be rye, wheated, low or high rye bourbon. I have a coworker from Japan who’s back there on vacation. Told him to keep an eye out for EW 12 year 101 proof red label and WT13 year and if he’s lucky the 12 year. Told him not to bother with any of the Blanton’s offerings as the EW and WT exports are much more interesting to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 On 7/30/2019 at 10:17 AM, fosmith said: This one won't be missed. It wasn't bad. It just wasn't in my wheelhouse. My second bottle too so I did give it a chance... Well you guys are right about one thing here: it isn't bad. That's as far as I can go with you on this one though. I just love the single barrel. One of my favorites no matter the price. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted August 4, 2019 Author Share Posted August 4, 2019 28 minutes ago, Kepler said: Well you guys are right about one thing here: it isn't bad. That's as far as I can go with you on this one though. I just love the single barrel. One of my favorites no matter the price. Amen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fosmith Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 9 hours ago, Kepler said: Well you guys are right about one thing here: it isn't bad. That's as far as I can go with you on this one though. I just love the single barrel. One of my favorites no matter the price. I'm assuming you are speaking of the barrel strength private selections. I'm with you on that. So much better than the regular 100 proof SiB. Not too happy with the recent price increase though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymoall Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 Glad it was a big one...but gone too soon since it will take a 4+ hour drive for a replacement. The last of this had been in the freezer and I think that made it go faster! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 Men down! FWIW, one of the OWA's was used in making a new batch of my Weller Blend. Biba! Joe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted August 4, 2019 Author Share Posted August 4, 2019 Lost an OBSQ today... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 7 hours ago, fosmith said: I'm assuming you are speaking of the barrel strength private selections. I'm with you on that. So much better than the regular 100 proof SiB. Not too happy with the recent price increase though... Actually I was referring to the standard single barrel. But yeah the PS are ever better. Agree with you on the price creep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Loblaw Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 They are all good, but I thought this batch was particularly great. Added a backup then passed on a well priced one, went back and it was gone. Doh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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