0895 Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 Sampling my 2 week old mini barrel aging project. Got the barrel as a gift about 2 years ago and finally decided to give it a go. Multiple sources recommend breaking it in initially with something you are willing to drain pour, so I got some 80p 3y Heaven Hill (I believe) KSBW for the first run. First let me say that the control sample is actually not bad. I’ve had way worse bourbon. The aged liquid is noticeably less harsh than the original, and has a much more noticeable presence of wood. Its perfectly drinkable, but for lack of a better term, it’s not good wood. Let the inappropriate jokes fly... Plan is to eventually do some barrel aged Manhattans, since @Bob_Loblaw keeps enticing me with his creations. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 I’m having an old reliable pour(s) after getting home from work today. EW BIB. To quote a saying from the bowling team Vosgar and I once bowled with, “Same as it ever was.” Biba! Joe 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 Moved onto this... tastes a lot like Elmer T Lee to me, with a familiar mustiness. It is good, but I think I prefer Weller Special Reserve. This doesn’t quite scratch the BT wheater itch if you will... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 Unexpected night off from soccer, A little OF 100 followed by a little WTRB followed by more OF100. A little +a little + a little = a lot. Back to work tomorrow. Taking a "Paint-cation." Off work, painting, then soccer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCwhammie Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshall9779 Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 (edited) A couple pours from the last few days. Edited September 3, 2020 by marshall9779 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardsandBourbon Posted September 3, 2020 Author Share Posted September 3, 2020 After doing a BIB night recently I decided to do a BT 90 proof night while watching Hamilton (again). Started by finishing off an ETL, then a pour of a PS of BT and finished up with ER. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parksmart Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 Finally was able to find and dip into the JB DC. I agree with the widespread positive sentiment here. For a sub $20 OTD bottle, it’s a great QPR. @fosmith refers to it as a “baby Baker’s”, and I agree wholeheartedly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardsandBourbon Posted September 3, 2020 Author Share Posted September 3, 2020 On 9/1/2020 at 3:16 PM, 0895 said: Sampling my 2 week old mini barrel aging project. Got the barrel as a gift about 2 years ago and finally decided to give it a go. Multiple sources recommend breaking it in initially with something you are willing to drain pour, so I got some 80p 3y Heaven Hill (I believe) KSBW for the first run. First let me say that the control sample is actually not bad. I’ve had way worse bourbon. The aged liquid is noticeably less harsh than the original, and has a much more noticeable presence of wood. Its perfectly drinkable, but for lack of a better term, it’s not good wood. Let the inappropriate jokes fly... Plan is to eventually do some barrel aged Manhattans, since @Bob_Loblaw keeps enticing me with his creations. Wouldn't know good wood from bad wood. My wife is the expert on good wood. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 29 minutes ago, CardsandBourbon said: My wife is the expert on good wood. Nope. Not gonna do it. Biba! Joe 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Some tasty Baker’s tonight after a unexplainably annoying day at work. Still using my new favorite glass (newly enjoying a glass that’s been here a few years). Everything tastes great from this glass, so I’ve temporarily sidelined my glens. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardsandBourbon Posted September 4, 2020 Author Share Posted September 4, 2020 2 hours ago, fishnbowljoe said: Nope. Not gonna do it. Biba! Joe Chicken? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 I'm having VOB 100. What else do you say about a great value pour. I need to go across town to get a couple for the bunker. I don't need no silly precious unicorn tears nonsense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 18 minutes ago, CardsandBourbon said: Chicken? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedelstaedt Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Kicking off the Labor Day holiday weekend early, with a Bourbon Spritzer. LB3 with Ginger Ale. Always works for me. Have a fun & safe holiday. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMonk Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 (edited) First time to have Rare Breed and it is so good. Really loving all things Wild Turkey these days. Need to try some RRSB soon. Edited September 4, 2020 by BlueMonk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Enjoying a couple of small pours before bedtime. I was in the mood for some gentle sipping of Wild Turkey, so I poured myself some MK17 bib and some of the Decades. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Starting off a long weekend with some Paddleford Creek Bourbon Cream in my coffee. I put this a distant 3rd place behind BTBC and EBBC. It's almost white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil T Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Helloooooo three day weekend. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigars&Bourbon Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 3 hours ago, Clueby said: Starting off a long weekend with some Paddleford Creek Bourbon Cream in my coffee. I put this a distant 3rd place behind BTBC and EBBC. It's almost white. Off question, how long do these keep? Do you store in the fridge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgtspitter101 Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 59 minutes ago, Cigars&Bourbon said: Off question, how long do these keep? Do you store in the fridge? I think the bt cream is 6-9 months refrigerated, that is what they said on my tour a couple weeks ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgtspitter101 Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Opened a new weller 107 today and also opened a blantons 375 that is way more sweet and mellow than the last blantons 750 i had. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Sgtspitter101 said: I think the bt cream is 6-9 months refrigerated, that is what they said on my tour a couple weeks ago. I keep in the fridge after opening. They never last long enough to find out how long they should last 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCwhammie Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Having a celebratory pour with a buddy that just got a job offer in California. Helluva way to celebrate. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 39 minutes ago, JCwhammie said: Having a celebratory pour with a buddy that just got a job offer in California. Helluva way to celebrate. Nice! When did TW get a WFP PS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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