What bottle(s) did you open today? (Summer ‘19)

[fishnbowljoe]

On 11/4/2019 at 6:09 PM, WhiskeyBlender said:

@fishnbowljoe, thank you Sir. I assume that's the 6 y.o. '17 WW Outryder you're sippin' on?

 

Wow, I can't get over the descriptor "Beau Monde." I know what you're talking about, and that sets a completely new standard for tasting notes! Mind if I steal that descriptor? I'd happily give credit where it's due. 

 

I can see how you might not necessarily get vanilla. In fact, I find a lot of Lipton iced tea/black tea with muddled spearmint and a little lemon citrus notes on the palate. I do get a little vanilla bean or vanilla bean ice cream, but that's just my palate.

“You’re killin’ me Smalls!”  I had another pour of the Outryder when I got home from work today. Darned  if I didn’t get tea, and a slight hint of vanilla. I thought you’d mentioned those flavors, so I had to take another look at your post to be sure. Crazy. 

 

As far as the Beau Monde descriptor goes, it’s a long story, but I’ll try and cut to the chase. A long time ago, we used to make our own veggie/dill dip. Dill Weed and Beau Monde are two of the ingredients. Dill Weed is a fairly tasty spice. The Beau Monde off sets it a bit and brings more balance to the dip. I also think of Beau Monde as slightly laid back version of All Spice. Soooooo........  

 

Every once in a while something in a bourbon (or?) will trigger a taste or olfactory memory. This has happened a couple of times now when it comes to Beau Monde. BTW Nancy, please feel free to use the Beau Monde descriptor as you see fit. No need to give credit. It is what it is. 
 

Biba!  Joe

[WhiskeyBlender]

On 11/4/2019 at 5:49 PM, HoustonNit said:

 

Wait this Wyoming whiskey Outdryer is near rye at 48% and 6 years or 8 years old and 100 proof. Hmm I’m definitely interested, saw one of these recently I also think on the discount rack, will need to check it out.

 

Sorry @HoustonNit, I just saw your post. Actually, because the "rye-ish" whiskey with only 48% rye in the mash bill couldn't legally be called a rye whiskey, we decided to blend it with the rye recipe bourbon. and just make it all into one product. Thus, the blend is roughly 1/3 "rye-ish" whiskey and 2/3's of the rye  bourbon. Although the 8 year old is bottled, I don't think it's hit the shelves yet. It has a different label from the old one. Whatever is on the discount rack is most likely the 6 y.o. '17 version. 

 

Cheers,

Nancy

Edited November 7, 2019 by WhiskeyBlender

[Radioyada]

First time seeing this bottle at my local store, and they want me to let them know how it is. It is an easy drinker, but not one I would reach for unless it were one of my last bottles. 
 

[dad-proof]

4 hours ago, Radioyada said:

First time seeing this bottle at my local store, and they want me to let them know how it is. It is an easy drinker, but not one I would reach for unless it were one of my last bottles. 
 

Suggestion - try it in a rocks glass or tumbler with a small bit of ice and report back.

[FasterHorses]

4 hours ago, Radioyada said:

First time seeing this bottle at my local store, and they want me to let them know how it is. It is an easy drinker, but not one I would reach for unless it were one of my last bottles. 
 

You just saved me $29

[0895]

25 minutes ago, dad-proof said:

Suggestion - try it in a rocks glass or tumbler with a small bit of ice and report back.

Exactly!

[Clueby]

21 minutes ago, FasterHorses said:

You just saved me $29

While $29 is on the high end for this unless you are counting after tax, I still think this is one of the best values in bourbon. A good balance of classic bourbon notes, wood, and a bit of chocolate.  I'm told it takes water/ice really well.

[lcpfratn]

While $29 is on the high end for this unless you are counting after tax, I still think this is one of the best values in bourbon. A good balance of classic bourbon notes, wood, and a bit of chocolate.  I'm told it takes water/ice really well.

And don’t forget that it also only comes in a liter bottle!

[Clueby]

Cracked open LB3 tonight for a taste. The Booker's DNA is there but I think there is quite a bit of BH in there as it has a lot of rye spiciness vs. Booker's sweetness. Just had a tiny taste so far.

[CUfan99]

On 11/7/2019 at 7:42 PM, Radioyada said:

First time seeing this bottle at my local store, and they want me to let them know how it is. It is an easy drinker, but not one I would reach for unless it were one of my last bottles. 
 

 

On 11/8/2019 at 12:04 AM, FasterHorses said:

You just saved me $29

Don’t be hasty fellas. A half pour from a fresh crack usually doesn’t tell the full story. 

[BMartin42]

Jus because I REALLY wanted to open it...

Well worth it. Wow! Amazing. Can’t wait to actually decipher this one.

[Kane]

Well I wouldn't miss this chance for a last SBS.

[0895]

 

 

[0895]

Guess I’ll go again...

 

Thanks to a fellow SB’er for the Hookup.

Been wanting one of these for awhile.

 

Not quite as good as the Old Ezra 7/101, but still darn tasty.

Edited November 18, 2019 by 0895
Just noticed that glass is leaning/flawed ... it’s hard to get good help these days.

[JakeySnakes]

Haven't had any previous batches to compare this too, but this is very tasty. 

 

[Bob_Loblaw]

So far lots of sweet cocktail cherry on the nose. Have not gotten into the sip yet just taking a sniff as I go back and forth getting the rest of the days chores completed before I can sit and enjoy. 
 

 

[FasterHorses]

On 11/18/2019 at 5:02 PM, 0895 said:

Guess I’ll go again...

 

Thanks to a fellow SB’er for the Hookup.

Been wanting one of these for awhile.

 

Not quite as good as the Old Ezra 7/101, but still darn tasty.

Wonder if it was the same SBer that hooked me up.  Subtle difference between this and the OE.. In my opinion VB was the slightest bit harsher  but definitely very tasty like you say. 

[0895]

Opened a 2016 dated Gold today with some friends for brunch because one of the attendees “loves Blanton’s” and had never tried it.
Its a pretty good bottle.

 

[Richnimrod]

16 hours ago, 0895 said:

Opened a 2016 dated Gold today with some friends for brunch because one of the attendees “loves Blanton’s” and had never tried it.
Its a pretty good bottle.

Hmmmmm.   "Loves Blanton's" in spite of never having tried it?   How exactly does that work?   

But, I do I understand having a desire to taste it based upon the experiences reported by others that have tried it.   

[Clueby]

3 minutes ago, Richnimrod said:

Hmmmmm.   "Loves Blanton's" in spite of never having tried it?   How exactly does that work?   

But, I do I understand having a desire to taste it based upon the experiences reported by others that have tried it.   

I think he meant he loves Blanton's but had never tried Blanton's Gold.

[Richnimrod]

1 minute ago, Clueby said:

I think he meant he loves Blanton's but had never tried Blanton's Gold.

Ahhh.   OK.   Now it makes sense.

[0895]

9 minutes ago, Clueby said:

I think he meant he loves Blanton's but had never tried Blanton's Gold.

 

7 minutes ago, Richnimrod said:

Ahhh.   OK.   Now it makes sense.

Clueby is correct.

He “loves” US Blanton’s.

So I figured I would ruin it for him forever by letting him taste gold,

[Kepler]

Time to open up a fresh  ER

[Bob_Loblaw]

On 11/29/2019 at 11:28 PM, Kepler said:

Time to open up a fresh  ER

“He separates the weak bottle from the herd . . .”

[Bob_Loblaw]

Newly acquired 15 year KC. Thanks @0895

Edited December 4, 2019 by Bob_Loblaw