fishnbowljoe Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Weird, odd week at work so far, and it will probably be more of the same tomorrow. I’m having a couple pours of a real goodun’ as a nightcap this evening. Joe’s 2018 Weller Blend, Gary’s Batch is in the glass the evening. Not for long though. Biba! Joe 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Really digging on this newly purchased Knob Creek 9 yr. 3 things I love about it: A- the new dimpled bottle and labeling is really nice. 2- great to see this back to a 9 year age stated. D- this whiskey is as good as it ever has been...and for under $30 is almost beyond believable. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 On 2/26/2021 at 4:39 PM, smokinjoe said: Personally speaking, though it is younger, lower proof, and in the price ballpark of Elijah Craig, I enjoy its profile more, and reach for it over the EC. Are we sure current EWSB is younger than current EC Small Batch? I don't think so based on my tasting alone. Current EC tastes young to me. But overall I agree with you that I also prefer the general profile of EWSiB over current EC. I wouldn't have said that just a few short years ago with the 12 yr EC (or probably even the first couple of years of the EC NAS), but certainly the current bottlings of EC is no better than EWSiB and like you, I'd rather drink the EWSiB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 1 hour ago, smokinjoe said: Really digging on this newly purchased Knob Creek 9 yr. 3 things I love about it: A- the new dimpled bottle and labeling is really nice. 2- great to see this back to a 9 year age stated. D- this whiskey is as good as it ever has been...and for under $30 is almost beyond believable. Joe, you lost me with your numbering system, but I wholeheartedly agree with everything you said about KC! Since WT101 has only recently (finally) received its just due within our bourbon geek universe, I think regular ole KC9 might just be the most under appreciated bourbon out there! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 (edited) Finally found a Buffalo Trace today, so out front with a pour with a small cube, and an Oliva Noir. Turned out to be a beautiful afternoon for some porch sittin’! Edited March 6, 2021 by smokinjoe 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCwhammie Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 I mistakenly did not wear winter shoes and wool socks when I went to watch my nephew play soccer tonight, so my first pour of the night is one to warm me up. That'll do it. C919 is average for ECBP, but it's still a fantastic bourbon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.B. Babington Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 21 hours ago, Kepler said: Are we sure current EWSB is younger than current EC Small Batch? I don't think so based on my tasting alone. I'm thinking EWSB 8 year and EC small batch younger, 6 year or so. I agree with you, my tasting suggests standard EC much younger. When EC 1st transitioned away from 12 it went to 8, but doesn't seem like it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grain Belt Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 On 3/5/2021 at 11:19 PM, smokinjoe said: Really digging on this newly purchased Knob Creek 9 yr. 3 things I love about it: A- the new dimpled bottle and labeling is really nice. 2- great to see this back to a 9 year age stated. D- this whiskey is as good as it ever has been...and for under $30 is almost beyond believable. You speak the truth! A local had it for $19.97 a 750 a couple months ago. I bought six for myself and gave away six to worthy friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 5 hours ago, Grain Belt said: You speak the truth! A local had it for $19.97 a 750 a couple months ago. I bought six for myself and gave away six to worthy friends. $19.97?? That’s nuts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 Diving in to a new WestClay W&S selection of a Spirits of French Lick Distillery Mattie Gladden Bourbon. 4 years, interesting 55C/35R/10B mash bill, nice proof, etc., specs had me interested. It is well done, and I am enjoying it. Not as agreeable to my palate as New Riff, but I think it’s the pot still influence, which gives off unnecessarily youngish and flinty notes. I’m going to need to get better acclimated to this style. It does have a nice richness and depth of flavor that indicates to me that there is “more” there than in other crafts. Solid effort. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 I'm starting to see some of their products on shelves, haven't pulled the trigger yet. I believe French Lick qualifies as Kentuckiana. The West Baden Hotel there is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 1 hour ago, PaulO said: I believe French Lick qualifies as Kentuckiana. As a former Cincinnatian I can confirm this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeTen Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 5 hours ago, flahute said: As a former Cincinnatian I can confirm this. So, you like "three ways" (Cincinnati, not LA) ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 5 hours ago, GeeTen said: So, you like "three ways" (Cincinnati, not LA) ???? Yes sir I do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeTen Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 (edited) 40 minutes ago, flahute said: Yes sir I do. Me tooo! Edited March 10, 2021 by GeeTen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 16 hours ago, smokinjoe said: Diving in to a new WestClay W&S selection of a Spirits of French Lick Distillery Mattie Gladden Bourbon. 4 years, interesting 55C/35R/10B mash bill, nice proof, etc., specs had me interested. It is well done, and I am enjoying it. Not as agreeable to my palate as New Riff, but I think it’s the pot still influence, which gives off unnecessarily youngish and flinty notes. I’m going to need to get better acclimated to this style. It does have a nice richness and depth of flavor that indicates to me that there is “more” there than in other crafts. Solid effort. The name and label look like something that someone would come up with as a hyperbole joke about the state of craft bourbon. Better your dollars than mine mi amigo. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedelstaedt Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 Enjoying a pour (or two...) of RRSiB. Just good Bourbon from the House of Russell. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Yes, I did end up climbing the Weller ladder last night. Weller SR Weller CYPB Joe’s 2021 Weller Blend Joe’s 2018 Weller Blend Gary’s Batch A ps Weller FP and the top rung, 2017 WLW It’s been a while since I’ve climbed the ladder. I had fairly small pours so I didn’t over do things. It was fun and tasty. Biba! Joe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarSurfer55 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 THis was my Friday night lineup. 3 1 oz pours of each followed by an A - B comparison of ECBP and ECSB with the missus. Needless to say, I was deep into my cups by the end of the evening. A Friday evening spent by the fire, no shoes radio playing, a beagle puppy at your feet, and your soulmate of 46 years defines the perfect end to a very busy week. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven s Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 15 hours ago, fishnbowljoe said: Yes, I did end up climbing the Weller ladder last night. Weller SR Weller CYPB Joe’s 2021 Weller Blend Joe’s 2018 Weller Blend Gary’s Batch A ps Weller FP and the top rung, 2017 WLW It’s been a while since I’ve climbed the ladder. I had fairly small pours so I didn’t over do things. It was fun and tasty. Biba! Joe where would OWA have fit into this sequence, in your opinion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedelstaedt Posted March 14, 2021 Author Share Posted March 14, 2021 Changing it up tonight. EWSiB 2005 in the glass tonight. So much enjoyment packed into lower proof Bourbon. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edd Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 New to the forums, but here was my Friday night offering for poker night with the fellas 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, Edd said: New to the forums, but here was my Friday night offering for poker night with the fellas Nice! Was that the before or after picture, cuz I’d of been all over the RRSiB Also, Welcome aboard. Edited March 14, 2021 by 0895 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 9 hours ago, steven s said: where would OWA have fit into this sequence, in your opinion? I like Weller 12 and OWA well enough, but I pretty much just use them in my blends. There‘s a couple of reasons for this. The availability of OWA and Weller 12 is one reason. I have a bunch of Weller SR, but limited numbers of bottles of OWA and Weller 12. The other reason is that to be honest, I actually prefer my blend over OWA and Weller 12 by themselves. Also, I don’t really have a set lineup. Other than starting with Weller SR, I just grab the Weller’s I have open on my shelf from front to back. FWIW, I did forget that I had a 2007 ps Weller 12 open. It was hiding on my shelf way in the back. Biba! Joe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edd Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 2 hours ago, 0895 said: Nice! Was that the before or after picture, cuz I’d of been all over the RRSiB Also, Welcome aboard. That was the before pic, the RR was a hit with everyone. Im really liking the Belle Meade as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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