Empty Bottle(s) Support Group — 2021

[Jazzhead]

I am willing to pay more to drink very good bourbon rather than good bourbon even though good bourbon is doggone good.     That being established,  the thrill of the hunt is to find very good bourbon that is great.   It doesn't happen often,  but often enough to justify the premium for paying for very good bourbon.

 

If any of that makes sense.   And I agree that the Little Book is very good but not great.    Part of that is the value proposition  -it shouldn't be priced more,  I think, than Bookers.    

Edited July 31, 2021 by Jazzhead

[elmossle]

Drained a bottle of CEHT Single Barrel this evening. Those are becoming harder and harder to find replacements for these days. At least this one was good until the very last drop!

[Kepler]

On 7/23/2021 at 10:28 PM, Bob_Loblaw said:

Needed to make some space so trying a new tactic for a Barrel Aged cocktail. I’d say the backbone is the Rebel 100 and ER. Very small amount of ECBP.

 

 

 

Is that an EMPTY 1.75ml of Eagle Rare?  If so, then kudos to you sir.  Because that's not something we see every day.

 

[mal00768]

I really need some support for this one. This was by far one of my favorite bottles, I’ve been nursing it for the last 3 years. I hunted for another but couldn’t find one. At least I have the memories.

[markandrex]

Still a good supply in the bunker.

[bayouredd]

5 minutes ago, markandrex said:

Still a good supply in the bunker.

That one was panned fairly hard here, but I really dug it even though it was one and done; gone forever. This "off the beaten path" bourbon as I had described it was totally worthwhile. Wish I was close enough to you to do some horse trading...

[dmatley]

4 minutes ago, bayouredd said:

That one was panned fairly hard here, but I really dug it even though it was one and done; gone forever. This "off the beaten path" bourbon as I had described it was totally worthwhile. Wish I was close enough to you to do some horse trading...

I have been nursing my one bottle.  I dig it too and could hardly stay out of it after picking it up.  I would love to have a back up if the price is right. 

[Clueby]

19 hours ago, bayouredd said:

That one was panned fairly hard here, but I really dug it even though it was one and done; gone forever. This "off the beaten path" bourbon as I had described it was totally worthwhile. Wish I was close enough to you to do some horse trading...

I actually like it quite a bit.  I don't know that its one and done.? I still see it quite a bit around the $45-$50 point.

[markandrex]

My before dinner pour.  

[Kjbarth]

Just finished this…

[fishnbowljoe]

20 minutes ago, Kjbarth said:

Just finished this…

 

That’s a helluva pour.

 

Biba! Joe

[Kjbarth]

10 minutes ago, fishnbowljoe said:

That’s a helluva pour.

 

I get less grief from the wife if I don’t go back for a 2nd pour on those nights I want or need a little extra.

[fishnbowljoe]

Just now, Kjbarth said:

I get less grief from the wife if I don’t go back for a 2nd pour on those nights I want or need a little extra.

Yep, how well I know.

 

Biba! Joe

[TehRegion219]

11 hours ago, fishnbowljoe said:

That’s a helluva pour.

 

Biba! Joe

I call these “kool aid” pours.   Because it’s almost equivalent to a serving of kool aid.

[elmossle]

Figured I would start off my vacation week with clearing some space in the cabinet with the bottles that were just holding on. So, the following bottles have now been sent packing:

 

Makers Mark 101

FRSB OBSK L&K Pick

RRSB Westport Whiskey & Wine Selection from 2017

ECBP C920

 

Four bottles out....Four bottles up from the basement!

[Guss West]

Made quick work of a 2019 PS 1792 BIB this week up at the cabin.  

 

Shout out to my man with the PS honey barrels: 

https://beveragedynamics.com/2021/06/06/greens-farms-whiskey-picks-connecticut/ 

[0895]

Bottle from a barrel I helped pick a few years ago.

OBSV 100p.

 

Funny story, I tasted this one first, declared it the winner and put my glass down.

The others in the group laughed at me and kept tasting.  Then they noticed I wasn’t tasting.

I reiterated that #1 was the winner and I didn’t need to taste anything else.

 

About 15 minutes later, everyone unanimously picked barrel #1.

 

I was quite smug about it for the rest of the day.

Probably still am to be honest!

 

[dwightschrute]

Finished these off last night, as they barely had any left.  Both were very decent, given I’ve become sort of a snob lately but I like variety.  

[fosmith]

Well, this didn't last very long.  Solid and delicious from start to finish.  Sweet caramel and Cinnabon on the nose and palate.  Super QPR at $17

[lemonman]

Finished off a bottle of my Beam blend and followed up killing an exceptional bottle of BT. I hope the next one is as good!

 

 

[Richdel]

This bottle didn't last much longer than a week.  It happens when the Mrs. enjoys it as much as I do.

Good store selection.  Not great, but very good!

 

[Bob_Loblaw]

Few empties for the bin. Open space to be immediately filled later today! 

[Eggman]

Howdy,

 

 Money's tight 'til the holidays. My local big box has EW Black for just $11.99. 'Fraid I'll have to settle for a bottle a month 'til then.

 

[Rhettro]

8 hours ago, Eggman said:

Howdy,

 

 Money's tight 'til the holidays. My local big box has EW Black for just $11.99. 'Fraid I'll have to settle for a bottle a month 'til then.

 

That ain’t settlin’, Eggman. 

[fishnbowljoe]

My low bottle retirement purge has begun. Bottles I’ve finished in the last few weeks are: a nice sized sample of 2019 GTS, a ETL, a ps 90 proof Old Forester SB, a Weller SR, a BT, a MM 101, and a handle of my 2021 Weller Blend. Sorry, no pics. Stay tuned. More to follow.  

 

Biba! Joe