Bob_Loblaw Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Finished the night with a blind sample from @0895. This one absolutely delivered with a nose that I thought had notes of artificial candy coating (something I normally get in older (dusty not higher aged) bourbons. The palate was rich and full with so many different flavors I could not pick out. Drank so far below it’s proof and I guessed it was a WT product and 100-110 proof! My first time trying the Hazmat ECBP and it was a wonderful end to the celebration! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 2 hours ago, Bob_Loblaw said: Finished the night with a blind sample from @0895. This one absolutely delivered with a nose that I thought had notes of artificial candy coating (something I normally get in older (dusty not higher aged) bourbons. The palate was rich and full with so many different flavors I could not pick out. Drank so far below it’s proof and I guessed it was a WT product and 100-110 proof! My first time trying the Hazmat ECBP and it was a wonderful end to the celebration! Sounds like a great evening! Happy Birthday! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 12 hours ago, Bob_Loblaw said: Finished the night with a blind sample from @0895. This one absolutely delivered with a nose that I thought had notes of artificial candy coating (something I normally get in older (dusty not higher aged) bourbons. The palate was rich and full with so many different flavors I could not pick out. Drank so far below it’s proof and I guessed it was a WT product and 100-110 proof! My first time trying the Hazmat ECBP and it was a wonderful end to the celebration! Glad you enjoyed it. Happy Birthday Buddy. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 On 1/19/2021 at 8:47 AM, Bob_Loblaw said: The OFBB was the winner for both of us. Burnt brown sugar on the nose gave way to a viscous luscious palate. After reading this, I couldn’t resist. Pretty sure you have a 2019 bottling there. For comparison sake, I saved an ounce of my ‘18 bottling The ‘18 is more caramel forward and quite delicious, but the ‘19 is amplified with more brown sugar and cherries. Absolutely wonderful! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 The intense cherry cola notes I am getting tonight in this Last Millennium bottle are really nice. I don’t remember that from earlier tastings of it. Really nice. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parksmart Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 On 1/20/2021 at 2:58 PM, 0895 said: After reading this, I couldn’t resist. Pretty sure you have a 2019 bottling there. For comparison sake, I saved an ounce of my ‘18 bottling The ‘18 is more caramel forward and quite delicious, but the ‘19 is amplified with more brown sugar and cherries. Absolutely wonderful! Loved the ‘18 OFBB. 3 different pours from 3 different bottles on 3 different nights of the ‘19 OFBB all paled in comparison to the ‘18, at least to my palate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Loblaw Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 On 1/20/2021 at 4:58 PM, 0895 said: After reading this, I couldn’t resist. Pretty sure you have a 2019 bottling there. Yep, 2019. Specifically chosen for the 11 year age statement! I am actually not sure if I have ever tried the '18 or not. I think just the '16 & '17 which I recall not being over impressed with. The '19 was excellent. Unfortunately, I do not see many more bottles on this in my future. Both on a cost and availability basis. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 I earned my money this week. Joey worked hard. Beginning decompression with a SB.Com PS Heaven Hill Select Stock. It was the 2 barrels SB picked of these that told me how great a well done secondary barrel finished bourbon could be. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 5 hours ago, smokinjoe said: I earned my money this week. Joey worked hard. Beginning decompression with a SB.Com PS Heaven Hill Select Stock. It was the 2 barrels SB picked of these that told me how great a well done secondary barrel finished bourbon could be. Fantastic bottle and I only have one left. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedelstaedt Posted January 23, 2021 Author Share Posted January 23, 2021 Enjoying a pour of MMCS. My fave batch. It is really good. I needed this after this week. Come on weekend. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedelstaedt Posted January 23, 2021 Author Share Posted January 23, 2021 43 minutes ago, Wedelstaedt said: Enjoying a pour of MMCS. My fave batch. It is really good. I needed this after this week. Come on weekend. Cheers This MMCS just is so under appreciated. Next up WTKS. Another classic. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedelstaedt Posted January 23, 2021 Author Share Posted January 23, 2021 On 1/17/2021 at 8:02 AM, GeeTen said: No, the "edit feature" is now under the 3 little dots in the upper right hand corner of your recent post. Just click on the dots! Ask me how I know . . . . Nice one. Hahahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 It started several months ago with a couple of $0.99 minis I picked up during a pre-Covid business trip. Then, a couple pours at an outdoor bar during Covid. Then a bottle a few months ago. Now another bottle pick up here, recently. For my palate, Beam Black has never been better. Gone are the sooty and tannic notes of the 8yr version and even the double aged, and instead I get the classic Beam profile, with a bit less peanut nuttiness, and a more rich oak backbone. I always thought that the prior iterations were somehow manipulated (rickhouse location?) to get as much charry oak flavor as possible to simply mimic an uber-aged bourbon. It seemed unbalanced and, well...sooty! Nothing wrong with extra aged bourbon as I enjoy many twice the originals 8 year age, but it must be more integrated into the entire profile, rather than being overtly front and center and dominating from front to back, for me. It just wasn’t, but now is, IMO. This is going to be a regular pick-up for me. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 My son and I had some Pappy 15 this afternoon. Good times. Biba! Joe 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhettro Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 This 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Rhettro said: This A nice store pick of 1792 Full Proof can be an excellent experience. I have had several 1792 Full Proof bottles. The store picks are a different level than the standard bottle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Started with a pour of a new bottle of WL12. Just awesome. I believe it is a level above the few bunkered bottles I have. My wife even remarked how creamy it tasted. It's Saturday Night. Unlike Elton John, it is not for fighting. Instead it is for drinking. Followed up with a pour of one of the best standard FRSiB bottles I have had in a long time. I bought two and will be sending the last one to the recycle bin tomorrow. I wish I could find more of the same barrel. Unfortunately, FRSiB disappears from the shelves pretty quickly in my neck of the woods. I am saving the last pour for Championship Sunday. Then followed up with a pour of Remus Repeal Reserve IV. I am saving the last pour for Championship Sunday. A man has to pace himself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven s Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 WT101 rye over a large cube. wonderful 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Enjoying the last couple pours from an older EC12, back when they still had a real natural cork. I emailed HH a couple times to ask them when these were bottled per laser code on the bottle, but I never heard back. This one has some generous barrel char settled at the bottom of the bottle and into my glass it went. Pretty damned impressive for the regular 94 proof version. I sure miss having the EC12 on store shelves. Luckily I have a case stored in my stash, thanks to a very generous family member who thought ahead back in 2015 and gifted me not just a bottle but a whole danged dozen! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 I went up the Weller ladder tonight. Started off with the 12 yr, followed by the Antique, then the full proof. The 12 yr was a nice start with layers of flavor and a nice balance of sweetness and leather. Easy sipping, with a warm and lingering finish. The Antique, as expected, started hotter and drink with less complexity and a thinner mouthfeel. It was a fresh private select single barrel pour that did develop nicely as we drank through it. I love the extra bite of the OWA, but the finish is simpler than that of the 12 year. Regardless, the real treat awaited... The full proof was also a fresh private select single barrel. From the get go it presents itself as a superior whiskey. The extra proof is noticeable, but in a very smooth and refined way. Luxuriously silky and smooth on the palate, with a very balanced and flavorful flourish of caramel, cinnamon, light fruit and leather. Simply wonderful, and easily the best of the three! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 23 minutes ago, Paddy said: I went up the Weller ladder tonight. Started off with the 12 yr, followed by the Antique, then the full proof. The 12 yr was a nice start with layers of flavor and a nice balance of sweetness and leather. Easy sipping, with a warm and lingering finish. The Antique, as expected, started hotter and drink with less complexity and a thinner mouthfeel. It was a fresh private select single barrel pour that did develop nicely as we drank through it. I love the extra bite of the OWA, but the finish is simpler than that of the 12 year. Regardless, the real treat awaited... The full proof was also a fresh private select single barrel. From the get go it presents itself as a superior whiskey. The extra proof is noticeable, but in a very smooth and refined way. Luxuriously silky and smooth on the palate, with a very balanced and flavorful flourish of caramel, cinnamon, light fruit and leather. Simply wonderful, and easily the best of the three! Nice write-up. And my own palate agrees with everything you said. That WFP is something else for sure. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Now I poured myself some SAOS SiB 11 year. Good choice because it manages to make a smooth transition from the dusty EC12 that was hitting the spot. Not much drop off which is saying a lot. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedelstaedt Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 On 1/17/2021 at 8:02 AM, GeeTen said: No, the "edit feature" is now under the 3 little dots in the upper right hand corner of your recent post. Just click on the dots! Ask me how I know . . . . Thank you Gee. I see now, how I missed the edit feature on the three dots. I misunderstood your post. My bad. Thanks again for the help. :-)) Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mal00768 Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 WT101 nuff said 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthATL Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Headed over to my dad’s house this afternoon to watch the Packers game. He’s a big cheese head so we both brought out a few of our favorite bottles. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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