marshall9779 Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Bought and cracked the Woodinville yesterday. I have to say I’m impressed. It is a little Wild Turkey-esque to me but softer. And with WT on the mind followed up with some Rare Breed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry in WashDC Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 KC 12 YR 100 proof neat while getting psyched to do the dishes. Dinner was grilled Omaha Steaks filets with garden green beans and rice pilaf (wine was a premium Chianti left over from a rich dinner four nights ago) followed by fresh cherries and peach chunks sweetened with a drizzle of Tuaca so clean-up will be quick and easy. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCwhammie Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 8 minutes ago, Harry in WashDC said: KC 12 YR 100 proof neat while getting psyched to do the dishes. Dinner was grilled Omaha Steaks filets with garden green beans and rice pilaf (wine was a premium Chianti left over from a rich dinner four nights ago) followed by fresh cherries and peach chunks sweetened with a drizzle of Tuaca so clean-up will be quick and easy. Harry, I'm intrigued by the 12yr KC SmB. Would you say it's worthy of purchase if an 11-14yr KC SiB PS pick is available at $5 cheaper? I realize there has been a pretty good bit of variance in the SiB. I'm hoping the 12yr SmB rounds the edges and is more refined/balanced than the oft times heavily oaked SiB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedelstaedt Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 It has been a long day. So I'm winding down with a nice pour of 2017 4R SmB. Very enjoyable. I'm glad I have a bunkered bottle for someday in the future. Cheers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Went out to dinner with the wife earlier, and enjoyed a nice old fashioned with Bulleit rye, pre dinner. The seared ahi tuna was nice. Now home and watching an old movie, Rebel Without a Cause. Poured a little store pick Larceny to warm up, now sipping some OF 1897 which is working just fine. I guess I should be drinking Rebel Yell 10yr considering the movie. I hope they don't ban the Rebel Yell label, wouldn't surprise me given all the other ridiculous nonsense going on. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedelstaedt Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 (edited) The 4R is working well, so another pour of 4R 2017 SmB it is. Cheers Edited June 21, 2020 by Wedelstaedt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry in WashDC Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 10 hours ago, JCwhammie said: Harry, I'm intrigued by the 12yr KC SmB. Would you say it's worthy of purchase if an 11-14yr KC SiB PS pick is available at $5 cheaper? I realize there has been a pretty good bit of variance in the SiB. I'm hoping the 12yr SmB rounds the edges and is more refined/balanced than the oft times heavily oaked SiB. For years, I avoided "older" bourbons which I almost always found hot, too oaky for me, and not very complex. The WT MK series got me to rethink my bias. Because I really like basic KC and have been lucky with several store picks of it at various proofs and ages, I bought the KC 12 on impulse. It does round edges even compared to basic KC and does not have an overwhelming oak element. It has a nice mix of flavors. While it does not have the WOW! feature appearing in the occasional SiB (thinking of you, HMcK 10), I expect that, as a mix of barrels, it will avoid the "Ah, man, I coulda picked an EC BP," downer. One takes one's chances or one can hedge one's bet with an extra $5. But then, I really like the KC profile so I, myself, would throw in the $5 just to be sure. ASIDE - I don't THINK I overthought this. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshall9779 Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Last night’s pour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshall9779 Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Happy Father’s Day gents. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 One of my favorite hot weather drinks. Ice cold Mellow Corn, poured over an insulated mug, packed with ice, and topped off with Reed's ginger beer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry in WashDC Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 3 hours ago, Skinsfan1311 said: One of my favorite hot weather drinks. Ice cold Mellow Corn, poured over an insulated mug, packed with ice, and topped off with Reed's ginger beer. So, does this rip-off of a Stormy Weather/Moscow Mule have a name? How about, "Summer Fling" or "Beach Bunny Bingo"?? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.B. Babington Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Found an unusual ER10. I've been drinking ER10 for almost 40 years and found flavor usually consistent bottle to bottle. This one is different. Sweeter. Like flavored water. Not complex nor lingering after, but nice, refined, "gentlemanly" I'm not sure the difference, perhaps a higher rye?? I'd never guess it in blind taste test for sure. Pleasant change o' pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 20 minutes ago, Harry in WashDC said: So, does this rip-off of a Stormy Weather/Moscow Mule have a name? How about, "Summer Fling" or "Beach Bunny Bingo"?? Not sure, but I like both of those names! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Old reliable. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 14 minutes ago, B.B. Babington said: Found an unusual ER10. I've been drinking ER10 for almost 40 years and found flavor usually consistent bottle to bottle. This one is different. Sweeter. Like flavored water. Not complex nor lingering after, but nice, refined, "gentlemanly" I'm not sure the difference, perhaps a higher rye?? I'd never guess it in blind taste test for sure. Pleasant change o' pace. What is a regular or PS bottle? There has been speculation that occasionally a MB2 barrel gets bottled as ER. I've had at least one that would definitely fit that profile. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshall9779 Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Finished off Father’s Day with a SBS of ‘18 vs ‘19. ‘19 drank a couple proof points lower but the finish was shorter . 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.B. Babington Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 On 6/21/2020 at 10:30 PM, Clueby said: ...There has been speculation that occasionally a MB2 barrel gets bottled as ER. I've had at least one that would definitely fit that profile. Wow, that's stroke of genius. Wish I'd seen your post earlier. I spent time with that ER10 again tonight and certain it's different, and some AAA, but not sure I'm up to digging out some old quality mb2 now. I'll do that tomorrow as a project; you just might have hit nail on head! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTNBourbon Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Very nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Not having anything to drink just yet, but I have a distinct feeling that some of my 2018 Weller Blend will find its way into my glass later on this evening. I have a little work to do first. Biba! Joe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.B. Babington Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 On 6/21/2020 at 10:30 PM, Clueby said: ...There has been speculation that occasionally a MB2 barrel gets bottled as ER. I've had at least one that would definitely fit that profile. Dude, I owe you one. Without your comment I probably would not understand what I have. I pulled a 1/3 gone deteriorating cork 2007 Blanton's which was near spot on to my mystery ER10 though less flavorful. Worried about congeners loss, I opened fresh a 2014 Rock Hill Farms which was similar but more bite. Of the 3, I liked my ER10 best. This flavor I identified as rye, my ER10 was strongest. Be it mb2 or extra shovels of rye into mb1 this ER10 unique. I've marked and saved the bottle to share with connoisseur friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 24 minutes ago, B.B. Babington said: Dude, I owe you one. Without your comment I probably would not understand what I have. I pulled a 1/3 gone deteriorating cork 2007 Blanton's which was near spot on to my mystery ER10 though less flavorful. Worried about congeners loss, I opened fresh a 2014 Rock Hill Farms which was similar but more bite. Of the 3, I liked my ER10 best. This flavor I identified as rye, my ER10 was strongest. Be it mb2 or extra shovels of rye into mb1 this ER10 unique. I've marked and saved the bottle to share with connoisseur friends. I don't get the credit. It's the folks on here that have shared that info in the past. Someone had even shared a pic of a barrel head attesting to that fact I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CL Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 From the bunker, just a small taste of Old Scout private selection, Go Big Blue, from Lawrenceburg, KY stores. Barrel #772, 57.2% ABV. I believe their first private barrel pick. I bought it in Oct 2014. (Life is not always this good. I usually buy inexpensive stuff nowadays.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomLamb Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Been having regular old Henry McKenna as a daily sipper and I'm blown away every time. Dirt cheap here in PA, $20 for a handle and a fairly complex nose with a decent finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 13 hours ago, PhantomLamb said: Been having regular old Henry McKenna as a daily sipper and I'm blown away every time. Dirt cheap here in PA, $20 for a handle and a fairly complex nose with a decent finish. I assume you're talking about the 80 proof version, not the bottled in bond. We see that in Indiana now and then. I've had it a couple times, but not recently. Most of the stuff from HH I find good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomLamb Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 3 hours ago, PaulO said: I assume you're talking about the 80 proof version, not the bottled in bond. We see that in Indiana now and then. I've had it a couple times, but not recently. Most of the stuff from HH I find good. Indeed, not the hyped up BIB version although that is very good too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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