Wedelstaedt Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 Opened up a W12, this one is a recent batch. The profile seems different from the “pot still” bottle. Will see what it brings. Cheers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeySnakes Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Bought a 1L of WT101, just opened it, and am sipping on a bit over a cube while finishing cooking dinner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 A very welcome VOB 90 proof at the end of a challenging day at the plastic factory. Today was a day that reminded that as hard as we might try to put forth clear and concise communication to others, sometimes the receiver(s) just have to posture in any way that blunts the message, regardless of what the message may be…A Stagg may be needed next…Though, this VOB is wonderful. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FacePlant Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 13 minutes ago, smokinjoe said: A very welcome VOB 90 proof at the end of a challenging day at the plastic factory. Today was a day that reminded that as hard as we might try to put forth clear and concise communication to others, sometimes the receiver(s) just have to posture in any way that blunts the message, regardless of what the message may be…A Stagg may be needed next…Though, this VOB is wonderful. Quote of the day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kjbarth Posted June 11, 2022 Author Share Posted June 11, 2022 A BT.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhettro Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Stopped into the ABC to bunker a couple of JD Bonded’s, and found this sitting on the shelf. You’ll notice it’s the new UN label, which indicates 100% homegrown juice. No more sourcing for these fine TN folks. I popped it tonight of course, and as a big TN whiskey junkie, I quite like it. I’ve heard it’s about five years old, and I can tell you there are zero signs of crafty, new make distillate here. It comes across like a classy, more complex, 93 proof JD. Not exactly the same mind you, but the lingering finish certainly reminds me of a really well made JD product. I never ticked their Dickel sourced stuff, but I’m into this. For $50 or so, I’ll be keeping a bottle around from here on out. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 2 hours ago, Kjbarth said: A BT.. Me too @Kjbarth. A ps handle. I normally wouldn’t have opened this because I have a BT open, but I’m not gonna make the same mistake twice. A few years ago I bought a ps handle of BT, I didn’t open it for six weeks or so because I already had an open 750. I finally opened it and it was stellar. I went back to grab another and they’d sold the last bottle earlier in the week. Lesson learned. Biba! Joe 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughewil Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 Bookers 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCwhammie Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Hello, my little wheater friend 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 50 minutes ago, JCwhammie said: Hello, my little wheater friend awesome score. Enjoy! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TunnelTiger Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Having my first our of Rebel. Was afraid it would remind me of Rebel Yell from my youth but this actually quite enjoyable. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 On 6/10/2022 at 9:17 PM, Rhettro said: Stopped into the ABC to bunker a couple of JD Bonded’s, and found this sitting on the shelf. You’ll notice it’s the new UN label, which indicates 100% homegrown juice. No more sourcing for these fine TN folks. I popped it tonight of course, and as a big TN whiskey junkie, I quite like it. I’ve heard it’s about five years old, and I can tell you there are zero signs of crafty, new make distillate here. It comes across like a classy, more complex, 93 proof JD. Not exactly the same mind you, but the lingering finish certainly reminds me of a really well made JD product. I never ticked their Dickel sourced stuff, but I’m into this. For $50 or so, I’ll be keeping a bottle around from here on out. Agreed. I tried some at a bar and was impressed enough to buy a bottle. I snagged one on sale...I think I paid around $40.00 for it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayouredd Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 (edited) I figured, why not? I opened my newly acquired Rebel 10 in celebration of Father's Day + may have the opportunity to score another if it is worth it; I'll give it a try. 2 birds, ya know. Since I have a large pot of spaghetti sauce with meatballs on the stove, I'll allow the pour to open up for a while. Happy Father's Day, All!!! Edited June 19, 2022 by bayouredd 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp55 Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 Opened up a special bottle for Father's Day. Best wishes to all of the other Dads out there! 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kjbarth Posted June 20, 2022 Author Share Posted June 20, 2022 A Saffell batch 1. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeySnakes Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 First pour from a fresh bottle of Old Tub. My favorite baseball-watching whiskey. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 Got this as a Christmas gift back in 2020. Finally getting around to opening it. It’s pretty darn good. I think what works here is the barrel blending. Younger (4-7 years), newer single barrel releases of MGP can sometimes give off a lemongrass profile that isn’t my favorite. This particular blend keeps everything in check and quite nicely. IMO Smooth Ambler is missing an opportunity here by not doing barrel proof blends of current MGP bourbon stocks. Anyway. As much as I wanted to hate this bottle because of the tater nonsense that typically surrounds it, I can’t. It’s good. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 8 hours ago, 0895 said: Got this as a Christmas gift back in 2020. Finally getting around to opening it. It’s pretty darn good. I think what works here is the barrel blending. Younger (4-7 years), newer single barrel releases of MGP can sometimes give off a lemongrass profile that isn’t my favorite. This particular blend keeps everything in check and quite nicely. IMO Smooth Ambler is missing an opportunity here by not doing barrel proof blends of current MGP bourbon stocks. Anyway. As much as I wanted to hate this bottle because of the tater nonsense that typically surrounds it, I can’t. It’s good. Did you have to stab the bottle first to kill it before opening? That's a hellavu knife. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 55 minutes ago, BigRich said: Did you have to stab the bottle first to kill it before opening? That's a hellavu knife. it was a helluva fight. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeySnakes Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 18 hours ago, 0895 said: Got this as a Christmas gift back in 2020. Finally getting around to opening it. It’s pretty darn good. I think what works here is the barrel blending. Younger (4-7 years), newer single barrel releases of MGP can sometimes give off a lemongrass profile that isn’t my favorite. This particular blend keeps everything in check and quite nicely. IMO Smooth Ambler is missing an opportunity here by not doing barrel proof blends of current MGP bourbon stocks. Anyway. As much as I wanted to hate this bottle because of the tater nonsense that typically surrounds it, I can’t. It’s good. I've seen these pop up and disappear quick near me. Always stayed away, somewhat turned off by the hype/nonsense. But I must say, with all the good reviews I'm reading, I may need to buy the next I see, as long as it's at, or around the $65 I have seen it for in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 I opened a MM 101 last night. Biba! Joe 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 18 hours ago, 0895 said: Got this as a Christmas gift back in 2020. Finally getting around to opening it. It’s pretty darn good. I think what works here is the barrel blending. Younger (4-7 years), newer single barrel releases of MGP can sometimes give off a lemongrass profile that isn’t my favorite. This particular blend keeps everything in check and quite nicely. IMO Smooth Ambler is missing an opportunity here by not doing barrel proof blends of current MGP bourbon stocks. Anyway. As much as I wanted to hate this bottle because of the tater nonsense that typically surrounds it, I can’t. It’s good. 35 minutes ago, JakeySnakes said: I've seen these pop up and disappear quick near me. Always stayed away, somewhat turned off by the hype/nonsense. But I must say, with all the good reviews I'm reading, I may need to buy the next I see, as long as it's at, or around the $65 I have seen it for in the past. I also avoided these for a long time for the same reason (hype nonsense) but I finally was presented one at a decent price several months ago and caved during a weak moment. I haven't opened mine yet but I'm sure I'll like it. Heard too many good things and have too much positive experience with other good MGP (SAOS) not to have an open mind. I'm just glad I stocked up on SAOS at $50ish to not worry about these at a higher price. Having said that, if it's good MGP liquid, to me it would be well worth $65 all day long if you can find it at that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 4 hours ago, Kepler said: I'm just glad I stocked up on SAOS at $50ish to not worry about these at a higher price. Having said that, if it's good MGP liquid, to me it would be well worth $65 all day long if you can find it at that. Just keep an open mind that this is more on par with profiles of other current/similar MGP bottles in the younger age crowd. I guess what I mean by that is don't expect well aged oak and cherries goodness. It's a little rough around the edges. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Loblaw Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Mindlessly sipped some M10 bourbon while marinating some chicken for tomorrow. Not my favorite so just cracked this ECBP B522. I can’t comment on the nose as my hands still smell like chicken schwarma rub. Coriander and cumin. Liquid caramel on the palate and dangerously easy drinking. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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