flahute Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 The 4R LE Small Batch from this year has very solidly shot to the top of the list. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 5 hours ago, markandrex said: WTMK 17 BiB, no question. Yeah.......my first post in this thread was more about what was new this year but if we're talking about best release this year this one is right up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWBadley Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 On 11/24/2020 at 6:25 AM, Marekv8 said: From the standpoint of cost and availability-- plus a great sense of terroir and rugged minerality, I'm sticking with George… I will second this... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-train Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 (edited) ECBP B520 RRSIB PS - 8Yr 7Mo; Warehouse G, Floor 4 Had to go back for a second bottle of each of these after trying them initially. Really enjoyed them both tremendously. I also had a KC120 that was phenomenal. Not a pick, just the standard Single Barrel Reserve straight off the shelf. Tried MMCS for the first time a few months ago & really liked it as well. Edited November 26, 2020 by k-train Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaStikboy Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 My two would be Weller Single Barrel and Smokewagon Uncut and Unfiltered. I was fortunate to get my hands on both a month or so after the rest of the country seemed to be enjoying them. They both had a lot of hype before I was able to sample and they both delivered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyjd75 Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 For 2020 the bottle that was the biggest, and most pleasant surprise for me, was Bardstown Bourbon Co.'s Discovery Series #2. A great blend of several relatively long aged Kentucky bourbons. I managed just last week to find a couple of bottles in a local store. I was happy because BBC says they are sold out themselves. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarSurfer55 Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 Buffalo Trace has been hitting it for me this year. For WT products, Longbranch has been a favorite as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.B. Babington Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 plain ol' WT101. I like enjoying a good glass that is inexpensive and easily replaceable. When I 1st moved back to WT101 it was like welcoming an old friend home. We've all experienced fickle palate where one day a bottle is great and another day not so great. Not so with WT101, for me it's always a good visit. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-train Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 2 hours ago, B.B. Babington said: plain ol' WT101. I like enjoying a good glass that is inexpensive and easily replaceable. When I 1st moved back to WT101 it was like welcoming an old friend home. We've all experienced fickle palate where one day a bottle is great and another day not so great. Not so with WT101, for me it's always a good visit. I recently went back to WT101 for the first time in several years and was kinda blown away with how solid it is, especially at that price point. I don’t know why, but something about it just didn’t click for me when I had it previously. I seem to remember thinking it was aggressively spicy w/o offering much else... but man, my palate must’ve been waaaay off back then. I absolutely love the WT101 now & fully understand why so many folks mention it as a perfect everyday sipper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markandrex Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 8 hours ago, Kyjd75 said: For 2020 the bottle that was the biggest, and most pleasant surprise for me, was Bardstown Bourbon Co.'s Discovery Series #2. A great blend of several relatively long aged Kentucky bourbons. I managed just last week to find a couple of bottles in a local store. I was happy because BBC says they are sold out themselves. Excellent choice! My local store had a few, key word was had. I have 1.5 left but loved this blend also. Now I am set for awhile. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfoots Posted November 26, 2020 Author Share Posted November 26, 2020 I’ve never seen a BBC Discovery series on a shelf. I absolutely love how they list out the included MB, percentages, and ages of what’s in the bottle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 I'm drinking my favorite right now, a 2006 bottling of WTKS that I just opened for Turkey Day. Has the richest nose and the richest mouthfeel of any WT I've ever drank including 12 Year and RB 99. It has a magical funk that you hear about. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomLamb Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 11 hours ago, Kepler said: I'm drinking my favorite right now, a 2006 bottling of WTKS that I just opened for Turkey Day. Has the richest nose and the richest mouthfeel of any WT I've ever drank including 12 Year and RB 99. It has a magical funk that you hear about. Shame it wasn't the "wheater funk"... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDanner Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 For American Whiskies (either new this year or relatively new and new to ME this year)... KC12 George Dickel BIB 11yr Hirsch Horizon Maker's 101 Stranahan Blue Peak 4Roses Small Batch Select Whistle Pig "Piggyback" 6yr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCWoody Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Remus SR 4, very good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 7 hours ago, PhantomLamb said: Shame it wasn't the "wheater funk"... Haha nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattk Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Ok so I've given this topic some thought. I'm pretty rye centric. I considered a pour of THH, or a M10 rye, because both were fantastic this year. But in the catagory of best I'd have to take into account the ability to replicate and share with friends. I have a lot of friends and they only put so much whiskey in a bottle. So with that said I actually have four picks, which are easy enough to get a couple of here in Maryland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wlrogers Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Honestly think my favorite was my local store pick of Woodford DO. Just so good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMonk Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 (edited) Two different themes for me personally to answer this question. You guys helping me understand that the Russells make some damn good whisky. Led me to to fall in love with RRSiB After years of planning, March of 2020 was the start of my own business after working decades for others. Lucky timing there. So no doubt to my answer on favorite pours of 2020. My most memorable pours are all the WT101 I have drank in cheap hotel rooms trying to get this thing off the ground. Bring on 2021! Edited December 2, 2020 by BlueMonk 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geclbxf Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 On 11/27/2020 at 9:28 PM, Mattk said: Ok so I've given this topic some thought. I'm pretty rye centric. I considered a pour of THH, or a M10 rye, because both were fantastic this year. But in the catagory of best I'd have to take into account the ability to replicate and share with friends. I have a lot of friends and they only put so much whiskey in a bottle. So with that said I actually have four picks, which are easy enough to get a couple of here in Maryland. I really enjoyed my bottle of old pepper rye too! is that the 10 year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattk Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 3 hours ago, geclbxf said: I really enjoyed my bottle of old pepper rye too! is that the 10 year? No just the regular 4 year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threewood Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 My most enjoyable pour has to be Midwinter Nights Dram. And I rarely sip ryes. We found 2 bottles local and bought them both, the wife and I. It was really enjoyable. Both bottles are now just a memory but we're looking forward to next years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troyce Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 Stumbled into more ryes lately. Wild Turkey Rare Breed and Col. E H Taylor Ryes are pretty amazing to me. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Tot Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Slow year for me in US whiskey. So nothing there qualified. Best pours for me were the Potter 34yr Cadenhead whisky, and I expect that the Hampden 27yr from K+L will take top spot, but it will take months to get to me to be sure. Safe bet, though. 375ml on those ones, but I've still got 25ml to spare to watch smokinjoe retch... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 1 minute ago, The Black Tot said: Slow year for me in US whiskey. So nothing there qualified. Best pours for me were the Potter 34yr Cadenhead whisky, and I expect that the Hampden 27yr from K+L will take top spot, but it will take months to get to me to be sure. Safe bet, though. 375ml on those ones, but I've still got 25ml to spare to watch smokinjoe retch... Heehee! Nothing like a tasting note of unexpected burp/vomit in the back of the throat! Honestly, the sooner I get to that moment when I can taste that rum with you and my SB brothers and sisters, the better. I dare say, I will cherish every drop! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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