StarSurfer55 Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Yep, she does a great job on this every year. Last year she made chocolate acorns and meringue mushrooms to decorate it. It is very rich. I may wait to see what I get for Christmas before a final bourbon selection. Link to post Share on other sites
Kpiz Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Just opened this bottle of 15.5yo KCSB from K&L. Very solid, lots of oak, which I enjoy. I was afraid it may have that flat, overly-oxidized taste (like a bottle that’s been open too long) I’ve detected in a couple older KCSB but this one is nice and sharp. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
MTNBourbon Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 6 hours ago, StarSurfer55 said: So my wife always makes a Buche de Noel cake at Christmas. Can’t wait to have some on Christmas Day. The only question is what bourbon to have with it. Looks very tasty. Go with the highest proof bourbon you got. Link to post Share on other sites
MTNBourbon Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Very nice. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
fishnbowljoe Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 6 hours ago, StarSurfer55 said: So my wife always makes a Buche de Noel cake at Christmas. Can’t wait to have some on Christmas Day. The only question is what bourbon to have with it. It looks a bit like a Yule Log. It also looks delicious. FWIW, my wife made mini chocolate cheese cakes this afternoon. They’ve been a family Thanksgiving and Christmas tradition for quite a number of years now. When she makes these and/ or cookies, I get to be the taste tester/sampler. I know it’s a tough job, but somebody has to do it. Today, I really enjoyed some regular old BT while sampling, etc.. Just Sayin’. Biba! Joe Link to post Share on other sites
Kepler Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Feels like a wheater night. That MMCS bottle over there looks neglected. Okay, MMCS it is. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Kepler Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, JCwhammie said: On the right: standard WT101 On the left: a vat I did today with 6oz WTRB and 9oz RR 10yr This had a proof of 100.72. I then put 2 dashes of WTRB in to bring the bottle to incredibly close to 101 proof (I dont know the exact). I must say wow, this is fantastic. I cant get my nose out of my Glencairn. I love the standard for the price, but this blend adds some depth. I may have to put this in the feather bottle instead of WT101. I'd like to try this against some of the WTKS honey barrels. Nice. Wild Turkey vat/blending experiments are a lot of fun. Even though they only have one bourbon mashbill, they have so many expressions that range from young/spicy to aged/dry, plus a wide range of proofs available through the years, that it's fun to mix them up to find a good balance. My favorite is to use the young and hot 112.8 rare breed (which I don't care for myself on its own) as way to liven up the tame, underproof or boring expressions like Diamond Anniversary (or one of the bland WTKS barrels). The RB112.8 X Diamond blend results in something much better than either on its own. Edited December 23, 2019 by Kepler proof Link to post Share on other sites
Bret Bret Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Sitting in the man cave. Cold outside, toasty inside. 10 Link to post Share on other sites
ThomasGazelle Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 A little taste while doing some Christmas baking on this 63 degree day in the Bluegrass State. Link to post Share on other sites
marshall9779 Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Saturday and last night. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
smokinjoe Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Starting my Christmas with a pour of Baker’s Single Barrel in a Christmas Snowman kiddie cup and 3 ice cubes from the freezer. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
FasterHorses Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 A small pour of Weller Full Proof. Delicious Link to post Share on other sites
0895 Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 3 hours ago, smokinjoe said: Starting my Christmas with a pour of Baker’s Single Barrel in a Christmas Snowman kiddie cup and 3 ice cubes from the freezer. That stuff is fantastic. Even the snowman is smiling! Link to post Share on other sites
kevinbrink Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 As I prepare to have my family descend on my home tomorrow I'm enjoying this immensely, Happy Holidays folks, hope you all enjoy the time with whomever you choose to spend it with. 8 Link to post Share on other sites
PaulO Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 I've yet to see Dickel B.I.B. in the wild. I'm enjoying a pour of EW B.I.B. myself. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
HoustonNit Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 As I prepare to have my family descend on my home tomorrow I'm enjoying this immensely, Happy Holidays folks, hope you all enjoy the time with whomever you choose to spend it with. Need that album. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
flahute Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Celebrating a win in my home fantasy football league that I've been in for more than 20 years. I've won 5 out of the last 7 ( and was in all 7) so the KING George T Stagg came out followed by some WLW. It's a good night. 6 Link to post Share on other sites
Sven Heuchert Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Evan Williams bib Old Forester FEW E.H Taylor Single Barrel That's pretty much the selection for the holidays. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Marekv8 Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 9 hours ago, kevinbrink said: As I prepare to have my family descend on my home tomorrow I'm enjoying this immensely, Happy Holidays folks, hope you all enjoy the time with whomever you choose to spend it with. Need Linus’ blanket. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
StarSurfer55 Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Here it to everyone having a Merry Christmas. I hope the old fat elf brings your bourbon of choice. Those of you that get coal in your stocking “AND YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE” you should really try to do better next year. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
flahute Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 5 hours ago, Marekv8 said: Need Linus’ blanket. Gahhhh! Just noticed that because you pointed it out. That's so good! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
mal00768 Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Having some Blanton’s while I watch a John Wayne western and put together a ship in the bottle LEGO set. I took the week off so it’s nice to have time to relax! 2 Link to post Share on other sites
marshall9779 Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 While wrapping gifts last night. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
GaryT Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Killed off (with @Richnimrod) the last of his 2010 PHC (which we opened together in Georgia in August 2011). Merry Christmas-eve SB! 9 Link to post Share on other sites
TwoFingers Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Mrs. Two fingers declared it coktail time, so I decided to go with the WLW. Very nice and others here agree. 8 Link to post Share on other sites
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