JCwhammie Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Dipping into 3 different CNF barrels. This includes the final bit of the Lincoln Road bottle. Happy turkey Thursday. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry in WashDC Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Had an OF Rye 100 proof/Dolins 2:1 rocks (1 OZ: 1/2 OZ) Manhattan before dinner of charcoal grilled bison burger (bun, lettuce, a dab of ketchup, and some potato chips (don't laugh) and sour cream on salad) THEN after dinner we (well, I) finished off a JB Dist Cut (100 proof, 5-6 years per the label) which is an UNhomogenized JB BIB then while watching Will Farrell and John C. Reilly in "Holmes & Watson (2018)", I switched to OGD BIB (BIG SURPRISE!!). I dunno if it is the new bottle or just a palate event, but the fruit and spice mix of this particular OGD is memorable. If it always tasted like this, I'd be (happily) dead of alcohol poisoning in a week. Gotta keep an eye on this as I getting so old I forget what I doing so bad stuff sneak up. As Samuel Pepys, says, "And, so to bed." Pepys = https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Pepys 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCwhammie Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 10 minutes ago, Harry in WashDC said: Had an OF Rye 100 proof/Dolins 2:1 rocks (1 OZ: 1/2 OZ) Manhattan before dinner of charcoal grilled bison burger (bun, lettuce, a dab of ketchup, and some potato chips (don't laugh) and sour cream on salad) THEN after dinner we (well, I) finished off a JB Dist Cut (100 proof, 5-6 years per the label) which is an UNhomogenized JB BIB then while watching Will Farrell and John C. Reilly in "Holmes & Watson (2018)", I switched to OGD BIB (BIG SURPRISE!!). I dunno if it is the new bottle or just a palate event, but the fruit and spice mix of this particular OGD is memorable. If it always tasted like this, I'd be (happily) dead of alcohol poisoning in a week. Gotta keep an eye on this as I getting so old I forget what I doing so bad stuff sneak up. As Samuel Pepys, says, "And, so to bed." Pepys = https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Pepys Damnit, Harry. That was too many parenthetical citations for someone who's had a few pours to have to read!!! But I did enjoy it. Cheers good sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 13 minutes ago, Harry in WashDC said: As Samuel Pepys, says, "And, so to bed." Pepys = https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Pepys Gotta love a Samuel Pepys reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 (edited) This is probably the third or fourth time I've had a pour from this David Nicholson 1843 bottle (the wheater, white label). And it's the first time I've actually thought to myself "not too shabby." Before it was rather blah and unremarkable whiskey but tonight it is actually hitting the spot fairly well. Edited June 5, 2020 by Kepler Nicholson, not Nichols. Can't forget the son. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCwhammie Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 37 minutes ago, Kepler said: This is probably the third or fourth time I've had a pour from this David Nicholson 1843 bottle (the wheater, white label). And it's the first time I've actually thought to myself "not too shabby." Before it was rather blah and unremarkable whiskey but tonight it is actually hitting the spot fairly well. I put mine in the freezer a few months ago to use as a mixer. Maybe I should give it another chance, but in the past it's also been very meh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 18 minutes ago, JCwhammie said: I put mine in the freezer a few months ago to use as a mixer. Maybe I should give it another chance, but in the past it's also been very meh Maybe, but it's probably just one of those "good palate nights" that I get every now and then when a lot of average stuff tastes good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Kepler said: This is probably the third or fourth time I've had a pour from this David Nicholson 1843 bottle (the wheater, white label). And it's the first time I've actually thought to myself "not too shabby." Before it was rather blah and unremarkable whiskey but tonight it is actually hitting the spot fairly well. In fairness I will say that I'm a legit fan of the regular DN "Reserve" black label (rye based bourbon). It's quite a nice bourbon for the price that I will definitely buy again. Edited June 5, 2020 by Kepler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 (edited) For my last pour of the night I stepped up a level to an absolute stellar Knob Creek PS single barrel from several years ago. There is a lot of "tater hype" around the various 14-15 year Knob Creek store picks that have been recently available. But I am here to tell you that this "mere" 9 year pick from a well-regarded store known for excellent private selections is every bit as good as those -- and IMO even better than most! Edited June 5, 2020 by Kepler 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 21 minutes ago, Kepler said: Maybe, but it's probably just one of those "good palate nights" that I get every now and then when a lot of average stuff tastes good. I both love and hate those nights. I love them because so many whiskies taste awesome. I hate them because it gets me excited about whiskies that I then hate for the week following that night. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 13 minutes ago, flahute said: I both love and hate those nights. I love them because so many whiskies taste awesome. I hate them because it gets me excited about whiskies that I then hate for the week following that night. Haha so true. Back in my single days I had ex-girlfriend "relations" like that. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry in WashDC Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 17 hours ago, Kepler said: This is probably the third or fourth time I've had a pour from this David Nicholson 1843 bottle (the wheater, white label). And it's the first time I've actually thought to myself "not too shabby." Before it was rather blah and unremarkable whiskey but tonight it is actually hitting the spot fairly well. THX for this. I have one DN 1843 in the front row of my bunker so I have to reach around it to get anything. Bought two way back when and, like you, concluded it was at best average so never opened the second. I stopped intentionally overlooking it this late Spring as part of my bunker clunker disposal (by swallowing, not by dumping). It is now time to open it. Wheateds work better for me in Summer, anyway, so it'll fit in this month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTStagg Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 4RSBS tasting real good after sitting half full for a few weeks. Glad i started early, because one pour just won't do when it's tasting this good. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDanner Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Picked up a bottle of the new to NC Cooper's Craft Barrel Reserve. I am not a fan of the original Cooper's, but it was on sale for $30 and there was nothing else screaming my name so I took a flier. Glad I did. The scoring of the barrel staves really imparts great Oaky, dark chocolate, burnt sugar, graham cracker notes. Think "value minded" OldFo 1910 or Woodford DO. I'm betting in non-control states, this one may even be had in the $20-$25 range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Significant (and expected) oak influence, and nicely proofed. Extremely dry and getting drier by the minute. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, GTStagg said: 4RSBS tasting real good after sitting half full for a few weeks. Glad i started early, because one pour just won't do when it's tasting this good. Just finished off my second bottle of this tonight. I really like it but I am not certain that I prefer it over FRSiB. I will probably buy another bottle at some point. My first bottle was $62.99. The second was $49.99. I have seen it for %69.99. I believe the $49.99 price is where it piques my interest. It is a welcome addition to the FR product line. Edited June 6, 2020 by mbroo5880i 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 New Riff barrel pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vosgar Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Enjoying some 2015 FR LESmB that I brought with me when the wife and I made our trek out west to see the youngest granddaughter on her 1st birthday. We're on our way back home, so my pour is in one of those paper/waxy disposable cups in our hotel room. I think the whiskey may be causing some of the wax to separate from the cup . Time to drink up 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSkyDrams Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Bought an OF1920 for the first time in a long time tonight. Poured about three fingers over a big clear ice block and sipped for nearly an hour and half as the ice melted. Incredible spectrum of flavor as it evolved with the dilution. Oaky toffee and burnt-marshmallow with a hint of vegetal funk slowly transforming to a smooth caramel and baking spice, and a whole range of sensations in between. For $68 at my local its pretty pricey, but I love this bourbon and should probably keep it stocked more regularly. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTStagg Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 11 hours ago, mbroo5880i said: Just finished off my second bottle of this tonight. I really like it but I am not certain that I prefer it over FRSiB. I will probably buy another bottle at some point. My first bottle was $62.99. The second was $49.99. I have seen it for %69.99. I believe the $49.99 price is where it piques my interest. It is a welcome addition to the FR product line. I agree it should be in the 40-50 range. For 60 + i tend to expect significant age or barrel proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 I'm going through some files on my old computer and in my filing cabinet this afternoon. I'm sipping on some FR while doing so. Not that I need help or anything, but I might have to stretch this out a bit so I can have another pour or two. Biba! Joe 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshall9779 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Some MMCS last night. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 I thought the earlier 17yo was well done-- but this new one has a remarkable delivery and finish. The wood presence is at an Orphan Barrel level, so it's not as well-balanced as the earlier WTMK17 release or an EC18-- but that's just my opinion. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 19 hours ago, Marekv8 said: Significant (and expected) oak influence, and nicely proofed. Extremely dry and getting drier by the minute. Nice! If you've tried the Russell's 2002, how would you say it compares? I found the RR2002 almost too oaky (and I like oak). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 (edited) 53 minutes ago, Marekv8 said: I thought the earlier 17yo was well done-- but this new one has a remarkable delivery and finish. The wood presence is at an Orphan Barrel level, so it's not as well-balanced as the earlier WTMK17 release or an EC18-- but that's just my opinion. Hmm, if you are saying the new MKBiB is even less balanced than the EC18, then this may be the wrong Turkey for this Turkeyhead. Not a fan of EC18, too much woodchips for me. Edited June 6, 2020 by Kepler EC not W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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