flahute Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 On 11/27/2022 at 5:04 PM, 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. We miss you Harry! Get well quickly. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasled Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 Cracked an EC12 from el bunkerino. Cheers 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz Nut Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 1 hour ago, beasled said: Cracked an EC12 from el bunkerino. Cheers Great color in that bottle (and glass)! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 7 hours ago, beasled said: Cracked an EC12 from el bunkerino. Cheers The sight of one of those bottles always brings a smile to my brain. Enjoy! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT3NSB Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Gobble… 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Cracked open this local store pick. It's very good. I may have to go back for another. I had the neck pour but since the neck is so short I had some shoulder, too. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeySnakes Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 Opened last night. Barreled on 12.16.08, so figured this would be a good December bottle to have open. Very dark and rich, a good one. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Heuchert Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 The Stork is a german rye, jawoll meine Herren! Not bad, a little too Brandy-tasting imo, which is weird in comparison, but it reminds a lot of some spanish expressions, slightly cherry-ish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Heuchert Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 2 hours ago, JakeySnakes said: Opened last night. Barreled on 12.16.08, so figured this would be a good December bottle to have open. Very dark and rich, a good one. Impossible to get in Germany right now, last time I bought 5 bottles. One of the best there is! Enjoy!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 On 12/1/2022 at 8:16 AM, Clueby said: Cracked open this local store pick. It's very good. I may have to go back for another. I had the neck pour but since the neck is so short I had some shoulder, too. I really, really like Wilderness Trail whiskey. IMHO, they're doing great things over there. I bought my first bottle, at the suggestion of a friend, and have not regretted it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, JakeySnakes said: Opened last night. Barreled on 12.16.08, so figured this would be a good December bottle to have open. Very dark and rich, a good one. I have a couple bottles left, one with a cork, and the other with a screw-top. The one with the screw top was barreled on 12/20/07 and the one with the cork on 6/21/11. They must've made the change shortly after I bought mine. I haven't cracked the older bottle yet, but the cork-topped bottle is pretty tasty. I really do hearken for the days when it was ~$30.00, when it was a staple in my bunker. I just passed on one at $89.99 It's good, (and hit or miss to boot), but not $90.00 good! Edited December 2, 2022 by Skinsfan1311 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUfan99 Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 VOB 100 proof has made it to SC so I excitedly snatched one up for $19. I’ve heard about this bourbon for years so I was pleased to see it even though it’s sans the 6 year age statement. The profile shocked me. I was expecting classic caramel and vanilla and heat due to the proof and age. Heat has been a common experience for me with a lot of Barton I suspected to be younger. This however had no rough corners or burn and was earthy. It’s interesting to say the least. I don’t prefer it to ET or WT 101 but it’s great to have something so different to provide a changeup. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 I went Barton today, too. A lone bottle of 1792 12 year showed up on a locals shelf, so brought it home. A touch grassy, and no typical 1792 banana notes detected on first try, though I like the banana notes…in moderation. Drinking well, at the moment. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RT Fan Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 Old faithful: 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 Fresh crack. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anwalt Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 Consistent, excellent value. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fosmith Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 Opened this last night and it was singing right out of the gate. 6yr. 102 proof single barrel MGP bourbon. Mrs. Smith joined the party and is partly responsible for the fill level, BTW. I've really been enjoying these 5 -6 yr MGP sourced bottles such as Doc Swinson's, SAOS, Heaven's door, NULU, etc. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 ER10 has been showing up pretty regularly over the last several months, and I’ve been picking them up similarly. The Thanksgiving opened bottle got crushed by the family very quickly, so not even time to post a pic. Tonight, opening the Christmas bottle with total understanding that it won’t make it to Christmas. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM818 Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 I came home with this today. It’s enjoyable. I’m not too concerned it’s not V. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 Opened, and emptied, on the same day If I had a daily drinker, this would probably be it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markandrex Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 BT SP 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anwalt Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Have not tried this one before. Opened before 4 pm. Because I'm like a kid on Christmas eve before The Great Ohio Bourbon Drop. We'll see how it goes. https://www.ohlq.com/ohlq-hub/news-and-lifestyle/ohlq-exclusive/single-barrel-saturday 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FasterHorses Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 48 minutes ago, Anwalt said: Have not tried this one before. Opened before 4 pm. Because I'm like a kid on Christmas eve before The Great Ohio Bourbon Drop. We'll see how it goes. https://www.ohlq.com/ohlq-hub/news-and-lifestyle/ohlq-exclusive/single-barrel-saturday How do you like it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anwalt Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 14 minutes ago, FasterHorses said: How do you like it? Still making up my mind. I have found that an awful lot of these drink better after they've been open for a wee spell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anwalt Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Whoring with the Whorey (not to be confused with hoary and especially not with the Hoary Hosts of Hoggoth) Whores. Naughty, dropping in proof. But wanted to open & sip. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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