Empty bottle(s) support group — 2022

[Skinsfan1311]

On 11/9/2022 at 1:04 PM, MissMohawk said:

Emptied the bottle, way too much in the glass (about 2.5 measures), oh well! . Having a drink this evening to celebrate getting a promotion in work.

Congrats on the promotion!

[Skinsfan1311]

[Clueby]

I've been nursing this one for a while. It was a great pick.

[Kepler]

On 11/10/2022 at 8:20 PM, Clueby said:

I've been nursing this one for a while. It was a great pick.

 

The Llama is not amused.

 

[Clueby]

44 minutes ago, Kepler said:

 

The Llama is not amused.

 

He does look a little pissed this time!

Edited November 12, 2022 by Clueby

[Clueby]

Good bye. 

[RT Fan]

Good thing I have another in the bunker and this is readily available. Unlike others which have become unobtainium.

 

[Skinsfan1311]

Later....

[IamMatt]

I was at a big box liquor store a while back and a guy was grabbing a KC Rye off the shelf.  I asked him, "just out of curiosity, what makes you pick the standard bottle over the single barrel store pick at the same price?"  "The what?"  I explained.  He bought the pick.  Mission accomplished.

[JCwhammie]

Last of this oak bomb 15yr 4 mo KC. I put enough to bring it down to probably 95 or so proof. That's the sweet spot for this barrel. It's far too tannic at 120 proof. 

[0895]

The only one happy about this is the cartoon cats…
 

Edited November 17, 2022 by 0895

[Skinsfan1311]

This one hurts.

[smokinjoe]

Put this to rest, tonight.  Great to the end.

[GeeTen]

9 hours ago, smokinjoe said:

Put this to rest, tonight.  Great to the end.

 

I think HWMWND Act 4 (maybe Act 5) was the last of the great ones that had the 5/18yr rye In the Rendezvous component of the port-finished blend (CRS kicking in?).  When they (High West) sold out to Continental (?),  the Rendezvous Rye went to a 4/7 yr blend and my favorite Christmas dram went into the pooper IMHO.  And this year's Act 10 is now $150 a bottle.  They can go pound sand . . .   

 

[0895]

OWA doesn’t last long around here…

[Skinsfan1311]

See ya!

[0895]

On 11/20/2022 at 6:36 AM, GeeTen said:

 

I think HWMWND Act 4 (maybe Act 5) was the last of the great ones that had the 5/18yr rye In the Rendezvous component of the port-finished blend (CRS kicking in?).  When they (High West) sold out to Continental (?),  the Rendezvous Rye went to a 4/7 yr blend and my favorite Christmas dram went into the pooper IMHO.  And this year's Act 10 is now $150 a bottle.  They can go pound sand . . .   

 

Act 5’s  were the last of “the great ones”.

 

I recently tried 10.1 and while reasonably good, the price and being spoiled from the old releases ultimately kept my money in my pocket.

[Anwalt]

Took me years to get through this one.  Didn't hate it, certainly didn't love it.  2nd drink of the night.  Wee servings, 2 ounces.

[CaptTim]

8 minutes ago, Anwalt said:

Took me years to get through this one.  Didn't hate it, certainly didn't love it.  2nd drink of the night.  Wee servings, 2 ounces.

You Sir are enjoying your Wednesday night..  hats off to you

[0895]

On 11/16/2022 at 8:26 PM, JCwhammie said:

Last of this oak bomb 15yr 4 mo KC. I put enough to bring it down to probably 95 or so proof. That's the sweet spot for this barrel. It's far too tannic at 120 proof. 

 

Ugh… I found one of these in my bunker.  At least I know which one not to drink first now.  

[Thomm]

Also cross posted under the category "Tonic Water Bottle Kills."

[0895]

13 hours ago, Thomm said:

Also cross posted under the category "Tonic Water Bottle Kills."

serious question:

Do you drink bourbon & tonics?

If so what does that taste like?

[Thomm]

9 hours ago, 0895 said:

serious question:

Do you drink bourbon & tonics?

If so what does that taste like?

No. I have, on occasion, drunk gin and tonics and vodka tonics. And sometimes I drink tonic water all by itself. This was just a case of two old soldiers heading off to the recycling bin at the same time. 

[IamMatt]

My wife enjoyed Elijah Craig SB and orange juice on Thanksgiving.  Honestly, I am not surprised.

[IamMatt]

I bought 4-ish bottles this weekend so I had to kill at least one to make room.