StarSurfer55 Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 (edited) So I am now deep in my cups which always causes me to wax philosophical. I started with some Buffalo Trace and have now moved to Longbranch. For each one, I appreciate the years that it took for a master distiller to learn his craft so that he could provide me with this level of product. Craftsmanship is something we should always pause for a moment to appreciate. I will leave you, my friends, with this thought from Max Erhmann. What if we are measured by how lightly we tread on other’s souls as we journey through life. Have a great weekend. Edited August 18, 2019 by StarSurfer55 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCWoody Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 I enjoy steaks over an open fire and it’s just been too damn hot, but this afternoon it felt really good so I thought I would lite my pit and cook some steaks and enjoy a very good glass of buffalo trace store pick. Life is good.... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 EW Master Blend. Picked this up this past April, at the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Polishing off some JW Dant. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 18 hours ago, GeeTen said: I like Baker's - what proportions of Baker's and Distiller's Cut do you use in your blend? 50:50? I like OWA/WA107 (Loch & K(e)y Society picks) and Maker's Mark Private Stock, too. Does that make me a "Tater" now or just an everlovin' Bourbon drinkin' kinda' guy??? Yeah I just keep it simple at 50:50. If I wanted to put more time into it I'd experiment with 2/3 Bakers to 1/3 DC. Everlovin' Boubon drinkin' kinda guy? I like that, you need to put that in your SB signature line 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Col. E.H. Taylor small batch is tasting good tonight. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollywood Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Enjoying this sweet, dark chocolate and cherry goodness! One of a half dozen bottles acquired to the team over the weekend. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwperry Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Which batch is that? A118? Can't read the label in your photo. B519 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasled Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fosmith Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 2 hours ago, jwperry said: "Which batch is that? A118? Can't read the label in your photo. " B519 Glad to hear that. I just picked up a few bottles of B519 but A119 has not shown up on No. Calif. shelves yet. Maybe never will? It's the only batch I've missed since the one before the new bottle shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macdad Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 I had an old fashioned last night made with Bulleit. I already had a bottle of Angostura Aromatic bitters, and I picked up a bottle of their orange bitters on Friday. I had to make an old fashioned to see how it tasted with both. I also had a small pour of RR10 this afternoon. It really seems like it has changed, since it was opened a couple weeks ago. Maybe my taste is also changing??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 20 hours ago, bayouredd said: Outa' the freezer, into the Dombey... Questions: 1. How is that outta the freezer? 2. Why do you need a bottle of degreaser next to your computer? (you don't necessarily need to answer this) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 It appears me and the in-laws are enjoying this. The 101 MM truly seems to just be likely regular MM at 101. Not complaining it’s nice but nothing complex. It has a nice dryness very different than most MM which I find to be sweet. No chocolate or anything as like the private select BS with the stave selections. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 4 minutes ago, HoustonNit said: It appears me and the in-laws are enjoying this. The 101 MM truly seems to just be likely regular MM at 101. Not complaining it’s nice but nothing complex. It has a nice dryness very different than most MM which I find to be sweet. No chocolate or anything as like the private select BS with the stave selections. Thanks for the review. I picked up a bottle at a Duty-free store in Canada. I haven't cracked it open yet. I'm with you on MM. It's an acceptable pour if nothing else is available. Mrs Skinsfan likes Maker's , a lot. I like the cask strength, (if it's on sale), but there are a lot better offerings for the price. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwperry Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Glad to hear that. I just picked up a few bottles of B519 but A119 has not shown up on No. Calif. shelves yet. Maybe never will? It's the only batch I've missed since the one before the new bottle shape. I found A119 to be overly oaky and overly hot. It definitely always got a few ice cubes, while I can do B519 neat. I do prefer it with a single cube as I think the temperature drop and proof drop help open it up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayouredd Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 4 hours ago, 0895 said: Questions: 1. How is that outta the freezer? 2. Why do you need a bottle of degreaser next to your computer? (you don't necessarily need to answer this) Right out of the freezer, it was excellent!!! Buuuuut, I put my second pour, in the glass, back in the freezer & got it just a bit colder. It wasn't nearly as good. My company thought it was a different bourbon altogether. After it warmed for about 5 min, it was back to lovely... 2. Why do you need a bottle of degreaser next to your computer? Damn, I knew this question was coming! Shoulda' called Vegas!!! That is actually my decanter. Note the intense burnt orange. hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollywood Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 BIB day (many are, as I’m a BIB Freak)! Started the day with OFBIB 1897, switched gears with GDBIB. May hit OGDBIB later... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obeezy1Kaneezy Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshall9779 Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Last night.This infinity bottle just keeps getting better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemosabe Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Started with KC store pick on ice with BBQ ribs. Now sipping ER10 with a stogie. The KC has the ER10 beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obeezy1Kaneezy Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Second pour of the evening 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 I've heard good things about that High Rye; still haven't seen one in the wild. I'm enjoying EW BIB. There has been some variability. Luckily I found a better batch. Bought several at a cheap sale price. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 2 hours ago, marshall9779 said: Last night. This infinity bottle just keeps getting better. That's funny. I have a bottle dumped the same day. What barrel # is yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshall9779 Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 That's funny. I have a bottle dumped the same day. What barrel # is yours?Don’t recall off the top of my head. I’ll have to check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardsandBourbon Posted August 19, 2019 Author Share Posted August 19, 2019 Saturday at dinner was a pour of 4R SiB. Later at home a healthy pour of Baker's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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