Empty bottle(s) support group — 2022

[RobWayne]

 

So sad!

[LCWoody]

I was trying to have a small sip of some WT 15y Tribute to start the evening off and in WT fashion the cork broke. I had to grab an old whaler 12 empty bottle that I keep around (for such occasions) and decant the wild turkey. I will miss pouring from the Wild Turkey bottle but hopefully it will still taste just as good.

[bayouredd]

On 2/6/2022 at 2:03 PM, Swamp55 said:

These latest recruits for the recycling bin are bottle kills that were opened originally during the recent year-end holidays.  All of these are fine bourbons and fulfilled their roles honorably.  

 

I had been holding a couple of bottles of the EHTSmB in my bunker because of the great difficulty in finding it these days.  So, I hadn't opened a bottle in a while.  It was great to remind myself what an outstanding bourbon it is!

 

 

I couldn't help myself, but saluted when I saw this bin lineup... 

 

On 2/8/2022 at 1:10 PM, Clueby said:

Its funny how our first "big rock concert" experiences remains our favorites.  Was such a blast to the senses.  I saw Sammy Hagar at the old Checkerdome in St. Louis around 1983 that blew me away.  I had actually gone to see the opening act Krokus but had a passing familiarity with Sammy.  I left a fan.

 

Sneaked off to see the Guess Who for my 1st - Awesome!!!

 

On 2/9/2022 at 7:57 PM, smokinjoe said:

I smile every single time you break out that EWSB cup!

 

I could absolutely use that as my goto...

 

Edited February 12, 2022 by bayouredd

[Kepler]

2 hours ago, LCWoody said:

I was trying to have a small sip of some WT 15y Tribute to start the evening off and in WT fashion the cork broke. I had to grab an old whaler 12 empty bottle that I keep around (for such occasions) and decant the wild turkey. I will miss pouring from the Wild Turkey bottle but hopefully it will still taste just as good.

 

That is some dark Turkey juice right there.

Do you need a spare WTKS cork?  I could send you one.

 

[Skinsfan1311]

[GeeTen]

8 hours ago, Skinsfan1311 said:

 

Nice Theismann momento, too!  I still remember seeing LT break his leg on Monday Nite Football, ugh.   

[Jazzhead]

One of my favorite bottles of 2021,  this one's gone to the land of dreams.   I like this sub genre of blends of older and younger bourbons;  this Bardstown Fusion #4 reminded me like no other of WR Old Fine Rare.

[LCWoody]

This past weekend I finished off 2 ECBP (A119 & C919). Both very good. 

[elmossle]

45 minutes ago, LCWoody said:

This past weekend I finished off 2 ECBP (A119 & C919). Both very good. 

 

Just polished off my first bottle of A122 this evening. It was really good and wasn't open long. Will need to dig into the archives to see which ECBP I open next.

[bayouredd]

To the Bin...

One I will miss... (ET - not available here)

One, good riddance... (FAE-01)

Others already replaced...

 

[Clueby]

This was better than expected. If you do the math it works out to about $130 a bottle (~$35 per 20cl grenade).

I like it as well as, or better than, EW red label.

[Bob_Loblaw]

As it often happens, this one did improve as I went through the bottle. However, overall it was just kinda funky/musty. Glad to have tried. Won’t seek out again. 
 

this is the first WTMK release, not the BiB.

[Clueby]

It's been a busy winter. The stuff in the garage is from a friend. I may have helped on a few of those bottles. Got a pretty big "infinity pour".

[fishnbowljoe]

1 hour ago, Clueby said:

It's been a busy winter. The stuff in the garage is from a friend. I may have helped on a few of those bottles. Got a pretty big "infinity pour".

 

“I may have helped on a few of those bottles.”    Yeah, nice try Tim. 
 

Biba! Joe

[bayouredd]

2 hours ago, Clueby said:

It's been a busy winter. The stuff in the garage is from a friend. I may have helped on a few of those bottles. Got a pretty big "infinity pour".

That's some good un's gone!!! 

[steven s]

finished a bottle of pappy 

[mal00768]

1 hour ago, steven s said:

finished a bottle of pappy 

That’s good stuff. It’s like pouring bourbon over your waffles.

[markandrex]

19 hours ago, mal00768 said:

That’s good stuff. It’s like pouring bourbon over your waffles.

Also outstanding over ice cream!

[LCWoody]

I really like the Calumet 14 & 15y. I pick them up for about $109 to $120. I don’t think it’s barrel proof but it’s at a good proof. I have several in the bunker. 

[BigRich]

14 hours ago, LCWoody said:

I really like the Calumet 14 & 15y. I pick them up for about $109 to $120. I don’t think it’s barrel proof but it’s at a good proof. I have several in the bunker. 

Same.  I wanted to not like them but I was impressed.  I also have a couple of each. 

[steven s]

are these Barton?

 

[Rhettro]

8 minutes ago, steven s said:

are these Barton?

 

Yep

[markandrex]

On 3/1/2022 at 9:24 AM, BigRich said:

Same.  I wanted to not like them but I was impressed.  I also have a couple of each. 

+1 here.

[markandrex]

Sorry to see this one go but local stores have been flooded with 4/5/6 tier bottles.  I have not been disappointed in any yet.

 

[fishnbowljoe]

1 hour ago, markandrex said:

Sorry to see this one go but local stores have been flooded with 4/5/6 tier bottles.  I have not been disappointed in any

  Sorry, but I’m drawing a blank.  Explain 4/5/6 tier bottles please.

 

Biba! Joe