wadewood Posted April 4, 2004 Share Posted April 4, 2004 I purchased for the first time a bottle of EC 18 (Barrel # 901 bottled on 2-18-03). I'm very fond of EC 12 and wanted try the 18. My initial taste immediately reminded me of Sazerac Rye 18 YO (the fall 2003 bottling).So, tonight I poured a side by side for comparison. The color, almost identical, proof both 90, nose is very similar - to me very floral. The taste is sweet, very sweet, too sweet; oily and fruity.I would not be able to pick these two apart in a blind taste test. I know several who are down on the EC 18; I'm wondering if you feel the same about the Sazerac Rye?Overall, I think both are pleasant, but just to un-bourbon like for my everyday taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdery Posted April 4, 2004 Share Posted April 4, 2004 Although I haven't had enough of the Sazerac to address your comparison, I think what it amounts to is that you are tasting so much wood at that point that anything aged 18 years in new charred oak will probably taste pretty similar, regardless of what it tasted like originally. I like the EC18 precisely because it does challenge what you think bourbon should taste like, while still being enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeNell Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 Very interesting comparison. Inspires me to start checking out some rye vs bourbon in blind sampling. Oh, lordie, more excuses to drink... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black85L98 Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 I love EC 12YO but have not purchased the 18 because I'm sure it will be too woody for my tastes. The 12 YO is about perfect. I would like to try some at 15 just to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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