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What Bottle Did You Open Today? 2020

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4 minutes ago, Vosgar said:

Not sure how I got dragged into your self control problems, but bring it on boys! I had to deal with customers in the metal working industry for 42yrs so I'm pretty sure I can handle you bitches :D

 

**Warning** - Don't make me go full tilt Phil T on you ? ?

I am here for ALL of the Phil T!!!

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9 hours ago, Vosgar said:

Not sure how I got dragged into your self control problems, but bring it on boys! I had to deal with customers in the metal working industry for 42yrs so I'm pretty sure I can handle you bitches :D

 

**Warning** - Don't make me go full tilt Phil T on you ? ?

I have it good authority that Vosgar's bark is waaaaaay more terrifying than his actual 'bite'.   ...This is straight from none other than the aforementioned Phil T.   So there!

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48 minutes ago, Richnimrod said:

I have it good authority that Vosgar's bark is waaaaaay more terrifying than his actual 'bite'.   ...This is straight from none other than the aforementioned Phil T.   So there!

Damn, he called my bluff 

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Been saving this for a rainy day.  We've had very little rain this Spring.  Weather.com is predicting 100% heavy rain and wind tonight (SUN) going into tomorrow.  I decided to start early.

 

I have NO intention of finishing it before the lights go out.

 

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53 minutes ago, Harry in WashDC said:

Been saving this for a rainy day.  We've had very little rain this Spring.  Weather.com is predicting 100% heavy rain and wind tonight (SUN) going into tomorrow.  I decided to start early.

 

I have NO intention of finishing it before the lights go out.

 

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Harry, I plan on capping off my Sunday with a pour in solidarity with you.

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Dang you guys with your WTMK!  LLS has one in their premium case that’s been tempting me......

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1 hour ago, parksmart said:

Dang you guys with your WTMK!  LLS has one in their premium case that’s been tempting me......

I picked up mine at MSRP.  It is a STEAL at MSRP.  

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I have to credit Gurgalunas with providing me my first taste of 4RSmBSelect. I thought it extremely impressive but figured it would be hard to impossible to find given its limited distribution at that time. Well, Friday morning I took a short trip across the river to the HyVee supermarket with an excellent wine and spirits department. At the register, I noticed a 4R necktag on a bottle and inquired. It was a 4RSmB Select at a little bit pricey $60 or so but not not so pricey that I could resist. Resistance was futile. I opened it up this cold and grey afternoon and it didn't disappoint. It's going to be a great Sunday afternoon sip.

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Busted out one of the RRSiB bottles that I got from Costco on markdown awhile back at $29.97.  Nose was a bit hot initially, which was somewhat expected based on the 110 proof.  Drank really nicely, with citrus primary and oak secondary on the palate and finish.  Really enjoying this, and wished I found more than the 5 bottles I got initially.....

 

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Cracked an EH Taylor SiB yesterday.  I absolutely love this bourbon and have not had a bottle in about a year.  It's nice to revisit.  What a gem.

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52 minutes ago, fishnbowljoe said:

Now on deck! :P

 

Biba! Joe

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You're my hero!  I wanna be just like you.:D

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20 minutes ago, CardsandBourbon said:

You're my hero!  I wanna be just like you.:D

Like others have said, you can't take it with you. I may as well enjoy some of my better bottles now. ?

 

Biba! Joe

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29 minutes ago, fishnbowljoe said:

Like others have said, you can't take it with you. I may as well enjoy some of my better bottles now. ?

 

Biba! Joe

Am anxious to hear your take on the White label. I was surprised how big it was, and SBS with the Blue label it held up very well. Inquiring minds?

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35 minutes ago, FacePlant said:

Am anxious to hear your take on the White label. I was surprised how big it was, and SBS with the Blue label it held up very well. Inquiring minds?

My CYPB will be part of a 4 way SBS. CYPB, two ps Weller FP’s, and my very own 2018 Weller Blend will be enjoyed. Hopefully not too much though. I have a consultation with my ortho doctor tomorrow. ?

 

Biba! Joe

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6 minutes ago, fishnbowljoe said:

My CYPB will be part of a 4 way SBS. CYPB, two ps Weller FP’s, and my very own 2018 Weller Blend will be enjoyed. Hopefully not too much though. I have a consultation with my ortho doctor tomorrow. ?

 

Biba! Joe

Yeah you don't want to imbibe too much and fall and mess up your shoulder.  "Well Doc, it's like this.  I had to do a 4 way side by side, strictly for scientific purposes and . . . $h!T happens!:D

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Well, I just got home from my latest physical therapy appointment. Good news. It looks like I'll be going into phase three of my therapy. If all goes well concerning the consultation with my surgeon tomorrow, I'll get to start working with actual weights. ?

 

What better way to celebrate? ?

 

Biba! Joe

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On 4/12/2020 at 1:05 PM, Harry in WashDC said:

Been saving this for a rainy day.  We've had very little rain this Spring.  Weather.com is predicting 100% heavy rain and wind tonight (SUN) going into tomorrow.  I decided to start early.

 

I have NO intention of finishing it before the lights go out.

 

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@Harry in WashDC, WOW!!!! I've been wondering whether or not I should spring for that. What are you thoughts about it? Is it worth the $$$$? 

 

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21 hours ago, Harry in WashDC said:

I picked up mine at MSRP.  It is a STEAL at MSRP.  

Nancy, here’s Harry’s take on the WTMK 17...... ?

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2 hours ago, WhiskeyBlender said:

@Harry in WashDC, WOW!!!! I've been wondering whether or not I should spring for that. What are you thoughts about it? Is it worth the $$$$? 

 

As you may recall, I am not a fan of oaky, older (10+ years) bourbon, usually.  The tannins and astringent character of hefty bourbons tend to distract me.  This one, though, is a nice balance of traditional bourbon flavors and has plenty of caramel, spice, pepper, and a creamy mouthfeel with little heat.  The latter is probably due to its under-100 proof.   Those flavors are bundled; they don’t float in and out but, instead, all appear at once as equal parts and perfectly fit together.  I first tasted this in a pour by Jimmie Russell while Eddie watched.  When I smiled, Eddie smiled and said,  “I guess you liked it.”  If I didn’t know better, I’d have guessed a master blender had stuck HER nose in the process of building the 17.:D  But, I suppose Jimmie and Eddie did O.K. on their own.

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Certainly not in the same league as Harry's bottle, but this is a good one nonetheless. I bought it at the Getz Museum fund raising auction during the KBF a few years ago, so yeah, I over paid for it, but I love that place and it was worth it to me. Other than it seems to have a creaminess to it I don't remember with other bottles I've had, it's classic WTKS. ?

 

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Opened this today. 9 yrs 7 months old.

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