jeffrey r Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 The mission was two-fold in going deep into the bunker for these two. First, do they stand the test of time, with my experience, collection and palate having evolved quite a bit since these were staples for me. Second, how do they compare to each other. Old Ezra is very nice—good bourbon flavor, punching above its price-point of $19.99 (with the price sticker to prove it!). The age-stated FC is bold, brash and what you would expect of FC. The 6 years of aging surely adds something that the no age-stated version would offer, but it is no top shelf bourbon. Good stuff though. Between the two, the OE101 is definitely more refined and one I would reach for more often. Both are solid. YMMV. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 1 hour ago, jeffrey r said: The mission was two-fold in going deep into the bunker for these two. First, do they stand the test of time, with my experience, collection and palate having evolved quite a bit since these were staples for me. Second, how do they compare to each other. Old Ezra is very nice—good bourbon flavor, punching above its price-point of $19.99 (with the price sticker to prove it!). The age-stated FC is bold, brash and what you would expect of FC. The 6 years of aging surely adds something that the no age-stated version would offer, but it is no top shelf bourbon. Good stuff though. Between the two, the OE101 is definitely more refined and one I would reach for more often. Both are solid. YMMV. Wow, a couple of flashbacks from the past! Great bottles!. I know you are active in the forums but it good to see a post! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 On 11/11/2022 at 11:32 PM, Thomm said: Purchased and opened and mixed and drank one rather delightful Manhattan, with a special thanks to Knob Creek Rye. Did not lather, nor did I rinse, but I shall repeat. Grabbed a bottle last weekend. First bottle of KC Rye in several years. It is a rough around the edges rye. Quite enjoyable! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCwhammie Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 23 hours ago, jeffrey r said: The mission was two-fold in going deep into the bunker for these two. First, do they stand the test of time, with my experience, collection and palate having evolved quite a bit since these were staples for me. Second, how do they compare to each other. Old Ezra is very nice—good bourbon flavor, punching above its price-point of $19.99 (with the price sticker to prove it!). The age-stated FC is bold, brash and what you would expect of FC. The 6 years of aging surely adds something that the no age-stated version would offer, but it is no top shelf bourbon. Good stuff though. Between the two, the OE101 is definitely more refined and one I would reach for more often. Both are solid. YMMV. OE101 was a heckuva value pour. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffrey r Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 2 hours ago, JCwhammie said: OE101 was a heckuva value pour. Confirmed. Still holds its own. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBoner Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 (edited) 22 hours ago, jeffrey r said: Confirmed. Still holds its own. On 11/17/2022 at 5:20 PM, JCwhammie said: OE101 was a heckuva value pour. One of my first bourbon loves. The bottle caught my eye, the flavor profile captivated my palate. Lots of barrel character and a nice bit of raisin in there. Kept some open most all of the time from 2005-2018, and I still miss it. Edited November 19, 2022 by TBoner 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 OE7 and the old Fighting Cock makes us nostalgic for the old bourbon days. Of course, the old bourbon days still primarily applies to those of us who entered the fray post-glut. The real old-timers will tell us "Here hold my ...." Beer, yes, I was saying beer. But, you never hear "Here, hold my shot glass" or "Here, hold my bottle." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mule Skinner Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Yesterday afternoon I opened and enjoyed a few pours of George Dickel 8 yo Bourbon. It just really hit the spot for me. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anwalt Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Little Book 6. I did not like it. It is young and, worse yet, tasted young. I'd rather have a regular Bookers for less. Perhaps it shall improve. I've had other suboptimal starts that improved over time. Perhaps it'll open up, or my palate is off, etc. We'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Had to open up a new regular 101 for Turkey time.. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayouredd Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 I always open several bottles for the holidays when my Daughter & SIL show up. This year, however, I figured to let the bottles catch a little air, not to mention, touch a little foreign handheld glass. So the grand opening is as follows... Tried the Rye, The Remus & working on the Bardstown. So far, all I can say is Happy Holidays to me. I feel so selfish!!! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Breaking in my first Washington Whatevers purchase with this 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayouredd Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 6 minutes ago, Skinsfan1311 said: Breaking in my first Washington Whatevers purchase with this Oft times, that is my decanter fill, also... Red hots, personified!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 1 minute ago, bayouredd said: Oft times, that is my decanter fill, also... Red hots, personified!!! Good call! I keep John J Bowman in the other decanter. That way, I can go hot, (or not), and both are firmly in my 100 proof wheelhouse. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT3NSB Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 B&B Pick from a few years back.. . 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp55 Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Getting ready to settle down on the couch for some NFL football on this fine Thanksgiving Day. Seemed like a good day to open a great bottle! Cheers, and Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 On 11/23/2022 at 8:21 PM, JT3NSB said: B&B Pick from a few years back.. . I’ll bet it’s good. I’ve always had good luck with their pucks over the years. The owner, Thomas, is a really nice guy, too. I’ve bought a lot of whiskey there. A lot of good dusties back in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Been saving this for Thanksgiving season! 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anwalt Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 See "What Bourbon Are You Drinking Fall 2022" for very brief notes. Friends visited, several bottles were described, 3 were opened anew, 2 were opened for the first time. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RT Fan Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Looked into the liquor cabinet and asked myself exactly why I hadn’t gotten around to opening a bottle that AE. It’s not like it will open itself. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bret Bret Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Found this in the back of the bunker and thought, this is for drinking, not bunkering. It’s the last one in there of the six a year releases - Off Your Rocker. The wax is a bit brittle but the contents is outstanding. Regret not buying more, like when I used to see ETL 6 deep on the shelf. Cheers. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Fresh crack on a store pick from a buddy. Been waiting all summer for this. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry in WashDC Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Been celibate vis-a-vis bourbon/alcohol since circa 7 NOV 2022. Yeah, med issue. Running out of parts the docs can rebuild. SO! "They" told me no alcohol while taking Tylenol extra strength plus Tramadol three times a day "as needed". Two days ago, I decided to stop the T and Tr. Last night, I had a SIP (like, less than one ounce) of HH BIB neat. Restless night, but worth the tossing. Tonight, I'm celebrating my survival with 4R SiB PS OESQ - 59.4 proof, 10 yr 5 month. REALLY floral even with a small cube dropped in it. Finished off the last 1/2 oz. with a dollop of vanilla ice cream. Back on the wagon after tonight - see the doc on 1 DEC and want to be clear headed and ready. OESQ happens to be my favorite 4R recipe, and this bottle, purchased a month or so ago at a relatively small markup from MSRP, is the first 4R PS of any recipe I've seen or purchased in a couple years. Should have bought multiples. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Harry in WashDC said: Been celibate vis-a-vis bourbon/alcohol since circa 7 NOV 2022. Yeah, med issue. Running out of parts the docs can rebuild. SO! "They" told me no alcohol while taking Tylenol extra strength plus Tramadol three times a day "as needed". Two days ago, I decided to stop the T and Tr. Last night, I had a SIP (like, less than one ounce) of HH BIB neat. Restless night, but worth the tossing. Tonight, I'm celebrating my survival with 4R SiB PS OESQ - 59.4 proof, 10 yr 5 month. REALLY floral even with a small cube dropped in it. Finished off the last 1/2 oz. with a dollop of vanilla ice cream. Back on the wagon after tonight - see the doc on 1 DEC and want to be clear headed and ready. OESQ happens to be my favorite 4R recipe, and this bottle, purchased a month or so ago at a relatively small markup from MSRP, is the first 4R PS of any recipe I've seen or purchased in a couple years. Should have bought multiples. Sorry to hear you weren't feeling well. Glad to hear you are on the mend. Good luck on your follow up with the doctor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anwalt Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 13 hours ago, Harry in WashDC said: Been celibate vis-a-vis bourbon/alcohol since circa 7 NOV 2022. Yeah, med issue. Running out of parts the docs can rebuild. SO! "They" told me no alcohol while taking Tylenol extra strength plus Tramadol three times a day "as needed". Two days ago, I decided to stop the T and Tr. Last night, I had a SIP (like, less than one ounce) of HH BIB neat. Restless night, but worth the tossing. Tonight, I'm celebrating my survival with 4R SiB PS OESQ - 59.4 proof, 10 yr 5 month. REALLY floral even with a small cube dropped in it. Finished off the last 1/2 oz. with a dollop of vanilla ice cream. Back on the wagon after tonight - see the doc on 1 DEC and want to be clear headed and ready. OESQ happens to be my favorite 4R recipe, and this bottle, purchased a month or so ago at a relatively small markup from MSRP, is the first 4R PS of any recipe I've seen or purchased in a couple years. Should have bought multiples. To good test results, less pain, functioning parts, and a proper mending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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