Soberiquet Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 I broke my Lenten fast with some WT 101, along side a breakfast of blueberry pancakes and bacon. The bourbon was delicious, and so was the breakfast, and they went great together. Happy Easter everyone! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskeythink.com Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 last night saw my latest 2 pickups. a '19 WTKS pic followed by a '13 WT101. Been in a turkey mode; the WTKS was a fresh crack, very balanced, & looking forward to time with this. The 101 has been open a week, & is lotsa fruit & vanilla with little wood & only a bitbof spixebon the back, but great for a sweet tooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 9 hours ago, Kepler said: The Blanton's Gold was really excellent but I have to ration that bottle a bit because of the high price when I imported this bottle. no kidding. I thought it was expensive when I could do it legally. Now it’s arguably almost not worth it.... and then I take a sip and sadly the gold just really does it for me. I have (had, depending on how the bourbon economy is affected now) great fears that the US release of gold (supposedly this year) will drive the tater prices even higher on this bottle, especially once the gouger museum stores get ahold of a bottle to display and public knowledge spreads about this bottle. Once it crests a certain threshold, I’m just simply going to be out of the game financially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richnimrod Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 29 minutes ago, Whiskeythink.com said: last night saw my latest 2 pickups. a '19 WTKS pic followed by a '13 WT101. Been in a turkey mode; the WTKS was a fresh crack, very balanced, & looking forward to time with this. The 101 has been open a week, & is lotsa fruit & vanilla with little wood & only a bit of spixebon the back, but great for a sweet tooth. OK. Here; I'm sure I'm showing my naivete'... but, what is 'spixebon'? ...Not a descriptor I've ever seen or heard before in my admittedly limited experience. Help, please.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vosgar Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Richnimrod said: OK. Here; I'm sure I'm showing my naivete'... but, what is 'spixebon'? ...Not a descriptor I've ever seen or heard before in my admittedly limited experience. Help, please.... Don't you know Rich? WT makes your fingers get a bit fatter, thus making typing a little more challenging Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymoall Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Ever since enjoying Beam Distillers Cut, I decided to explore the Beam catalogue a bit more. First time for the Bonded (which was surprisingly difficult to find in my area) and Extra Age (took advantage of a $4 coupon). While I didn’t expect to be blown away, I wasn’t disappointed with either for the price. And since I’m bored, decided to vat the Extra Aged and Bonded together 50/50 in an old DC bottle to see what will happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskeythink.com Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 3 hours ago, Vosgar said: Don't you know Rich? WT makes your fingers get a bit fatter, thus making typing a little more challenging yes, its commonly known as "turkey finger". "spixebon" is a common euphemism in some parts for "spice on". or is it a eupgebidn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarSurfer55 Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 (edited) On 4/10/2020 at 8:33 PM, mbroo5880i said: My wife and I are disappointed. We usually take a couple of trips each year to Bear Lake, Traverse City, Petosky. We also like the Holland/South Haven area. We usually take a trip in the April/May time frame and then again in mid-October. This is going to be a tough year for Michigan tourism. Yep I understand your disappointment. We normally take a trip to Petoskey then drive the tunnel of trees to Cross Village for a late lunch at Legg’s Inn. May be able to do that later this Summer but we will have to wait and see. You are absolutely correct that Michigan tourism will have a very tough year. Edited April 12, 2020 by StarSurfer55 Added content. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mal00768 Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Reached for some of the good stuff. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCWoody Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 (edited) Going Texas this afternoon. I’ve been hard on Texas “bourbons/whiskeys” over the years, just can’t get enough age on them. BUT, I have found a few good ones, and they are so funky that it makes them extremely interesting. I will say that store picks really make the Texas whiskeys worthy of buying. Edited April 12, 2020 by LCWoody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richnimrod Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 6 hours ago, Vosgar said: Don't you know Rich? WT makes your fingers get a bit fatter, thus making typing a little more challenging I cannot imagine, no matter how hard I try... or how drunk I get ... having typing be more of a challenge for me, and my one good typing finger, than it already is. ...And, that particular finger, fat and clumsy as it is, is the very best one I have for which to make the attempt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 I started with EC NAS, then SAOS 8 year Rye, then EC NAS. I think I am done for the night. Or, am I? Time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose3218 Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Happy Easter guys and gals! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Toasting all of you and celebrating this Easter with a large pour (bottle kill!) of Stagg ‘17. A fit holiday for the King of whiskey. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshall9779 Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Easter weekend pours; Friday, Saturday but the cigar didn’t happen, then Easter pour last night. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardsandBourbon Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 It was Easter so I figured it called for some of the nicer bottles. Started with Then moved on to The older higher proof version of the ER is not as spicy as the newer version but seems to have more dark fruit on the palate. Mouth feel is also more substantial than the 90 proof. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.B. Babington Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 17 hours ago, mbroo5880i said: I started with EC NAS, then SAOS 8 year Rye, then EC NAS. I think I am done for the night. Or, am I? Time will tell. wait, is this three pours or three bottles you emptied? I'm imagining the latter and you crawling home for something new to sample. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcgumbohead Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 (edited) Early Times BIB, haven't visited this one in awhile and its really hitting the spot. I need to reach for this more often, well done Brown Forman!!! In fact since I am boycotting VOB BIB since Sazerac decided to drop the BiB designation, methinxkt this ETBIB is a more than suitable replacement. Edited April 13, 2020 by kcgumbohead 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDanner Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 "Old Ezra" 7 yr Barrel Proof. Takes a splash or two, but it really hits the spot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCWoody Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 Having some HM 10y tonight. So good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnewberg Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 Jumped into a New Riff Single Barrel tonight and it is a huge improvement over their stock bourbon... Doesn’t taste nearly as young as it is... Have to think the extra $15 is easily worth it but still many better options at $55 in MI 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obeezy1Kaneezy Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 On 4/12/2020 at 1:06 AM, Kepler said: How is that? I've been tempted to try that one but I've never actually pulled the trigger on a bottle. If you enjoy Dickel I’d have a hard time believing you wouldn’t enjoy PLP. The hickory note is in there, but it takes a back seat. Doesn’t taste like it’s artificial to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDanner Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 14 minutes ago, Obeezy1Kaneezy said: If you enjoy Dickel I’d have a hard time believing you wouldn’t enjoy PLP. The hickory note is in there, but it takes a back seat. Doesn’t taste like it’s artificial to me. I really like the PLP. Per the owner, this is Dickel that didn't get the Lincoln County Process. His filtering through Hickory charcoal happens after it's batched and really imparts a nice subtle smokey/ashy flavor. I referred to it as "Murican Peat". t has the flavor I was kind of expecting/hoping for from WT Longbranch. I'd love to try their 8 or 12 year age stated, but they are a little pricey. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double C's Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 last night was a pour of HM 10yr. Today has started out with a RY 100pf, not sure what I will go to next but I will probably pour a barrel proof option later this evening once the kids are in bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FacePlant Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 What bourbon am I drinking today? Well pretty much anything I get my hands on. This high spirit consumption order we are under is suiting me just fine. Guess that's just how we roll. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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