fishnbowljoe Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 Tonights I’m having a ps BT from Schnuck’s. It’s not earth shattering by any means, but it’s still BT. Biba! Joe 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzhead Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 11 hours ago, mbroo5880i said: I saw this on sale today for $19.99. Your thoughts? If I had a full proof pour that large, my thoughts might not be coherent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Heuchert Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 Had a dram of Platte Valley corn whiskey. I like this stuff. Sweet, oily, easy to drink. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anwalt Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 Youngest Daughter, former holder of the coveted Worst Child Status, is visiting PR. Headed for a very nice dinner at 5 pm. Pre-gaming with ECBP B522. This is getting hard. I know what I have at home is better and cheaper. And so I feel the need to pregame. I assume this is normal for You People. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anwalt Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 1 hour ago, Sven Heuchert said: Had a dram of Platte Valley corn whiskey. I like this stuff. Sweet, oily, easy to drink. Off topic, but looking to take advantage of your German-ness. I was just informed that Amazon Germany will ship to Paris. I looked at some of what they have and saw one or two interesting ones. Are there other German outfits that do the same? I've heard tell that deals might be found. I have a friend in Paris with a permanent address and I shall be taking him to dinner circa 10/30. All tips welcome! PS: Don't know if you saw the piece on Herr Vietinghoff et al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCWoody Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 20 hours ago, mbroo5880i said: I saw this on sale today for $19.99. Your thoughts? Its good for the price. I have another bottle, but Im not going to open it anytime soon. I would rather add a few dollars and get standard BT. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvd99 Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 Pulled this from the bunker. Didn't have high expectations based on reviews, but was pleasantly surprised. It's quite good, especially with a splash of water 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 4RYL and a big cube. It's my favorite bourbon tonight.... free! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markandrex Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 WSR this evening. Just kicking back and rexaxing. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry in WashDC Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 (edited) On 10/2/2022 at 3:59 PM, TwoFingers said: WT101 watching Washington lose to Dallas. You watched? I passed and spent the night watching bland TV mystery movies on those stations in the 200s that run lots of public service adverts.. I betcha I had the more interesting night. hahahahaha Tonight's imbibement: A shot of HH BIB 7YR and then a shot of VOB 100 and then a drink I made up - Apple Brandy Buck: one ounce vodka, one ounce peach brandy (60 proof - if it'd been a real peach brandy, I'd have bumped the brandy and dropped the vodka), a few drops of lemon juice, a half ounce of OJ. Put all this in a 7-8 ounce OF glass with six or so ice cubes. Top off with ginger ale (which is what makes this a "Buck"). Stir a little., Is WONDERFUL with seafood, Asian-style dishes, etc. The fruity notes work well with Asian cooking (other than Thai which is pepper-centric), not so much with South American. There's not enough citrus to assuage the heat of peppers. Edited October 14, 2022 by Harry in WashDC Just notoced the OP was 2 OCT; I speaking about 13 OCT vs. Bears) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 2 hours ago, jvd99 said: Pulled this from the bunker. Didn't have high expectations based on reviews, but was pleasantly surprised. It's quite good, especially with a splash of water Not sure about the whiskey, but I bet many of us have this glass! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 (edited) Tonight's pours. OE7 BS. Bottle empty. I am sad but I enjoyed the experience. WT101. Less expensive yet equally enjoyable. Sure, I would pick up another bottle OE7 BS but WT101 is a readily available option. David Crosby would say "love the one you're with." So true. Edited October 15, 2022 by mbroo5880i 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Sipping on some bourbon while watching a little baseball and catching up here on SB. I started with Elijah Craig single barrel store pick. It was excellent. Now I'm on to a SAOS 10 year single barrel. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomm Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 It's Weller Special Reserve tonight. This is a new experience for me. I know the wheated bourbons are supposed to be softer on the palate, but this, to me, has a prominent peppery kick to the finish. Maybe just a touch of orange, or the bitter of orange peel here, too. Interesting. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 39 minutes ago, Thomm said: It's Weller Special Reserve tonight. This is a new experience for me. I know the wheated bourbons are supposed to be softer on the palate, but this, to me, has a prominent peppery kick to the finish. Maybe just a touch of orange, or the bitter of orange peel here, too. Interesting. All palates are different, but if I had tasting notes like that with WSR, I'd write it off to my palate being off that day. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven s Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 9 hours ago, Anwalt said: Youngest Daughter, former holder of the coveted Worst Child Status, is visiting PR. Headed for a very nice dinner at 5 pm. Pre-gaming with ECBP B522. This is getting hard. I know what I have at home is better and cheaper. And so I feel the need to pregame. I assume this is normal for You People. Normal. I take a glass flask to restaurants, concerts, etc. I know, and have invested, too much to pay high prices for pours of mid-grade bourbon when out. I really hope this doesn't make me an asshole- I do make it a point to tip well on the rest of the tab and the free glass/cup of ice.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomm Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 11 minutes ago, Kepler said: All palates are different, but if I had tasting notes like that with WSR, I'd write it off to my palate being off that day. Yeah, I think you may have something there. Tongue still feels a little sensitive a good 30 minutes after the bourbon. That would explain a peppery presence. I shall try again another night. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apt43bear Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Had to drown out my sorrows for another dismal Dodger postseason offensive showing. Went with fresh bottle pour of Russell Reserve store pick which was great. Loads of vanilla and baking spices. Followed this up with another fresh bottle proof of ECBP B522 which was a nice follow up. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anwalt Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 7 hours ago, Thomm said: It's Weller Special Reserve tonight. This is a new experience for me. I know the wheated bourbons are supposed to be softer on the palate, but this, to me, has a prominent peppery kick to the finish. Maybe just a touch of orange, or the bitter of orange peel here, too. Interesting. I find that many of the wheated bourbons start sweet and finish astringent, WSR included. I do not feel that with A107 which probably explains its popularity. Still need to experiment with the Larceny BP's, I did not like their regular bottle; the recent C922 release is supposed to be very good and not have that harsh finish. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anwalt Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 (edited) 6 hours ago, apt43bear said: Went with fresh bottle pour of Russell Reserve store pick which was great. Loads of vanilla and baking spices. Followed this up with another fresh bottle proof of ECBP B522 which was a nice follow up. I'm fairly new to this. But you just nailed two of my consistent favorites; I learned about them here, really. Those are so good and yet not insanely priced. Salud! Edited October 15, 2022 by Anwalt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anwalt Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 6 hours ago, steven s said: know, and have invested, too much to pay high prices for pours of mid-grade bourbon when out. I really hope this doesn't make me an asshole- I do make it a point to tip well on the rest of the tab and the free glass/cup of ice.... We bought lots and tipped very well. Including high-priced mixed girlie drinks for the child (who is working hard to regain Worst Child Status) and her friend. Plus two bottles of Red Schooner Voyage #10 Malbec - which is very good. The story behind it is pretty neat. They are now doing something similar from Australia, I think it was "Journey #1" or some such. I'm well enough known & liked at this restaurant that I could have openly BYOB, it hadn't occurred to me. I've actually brought them bourbon to try and always share a bit of wine from each bottle with the waiters. The restaurant priced the wine oddly well. It's about $50 in stores and only $57 in the restaurant; I was surprised. Personally, I like the flask idea as long as buying & tipping are in line, like you said. I'm gonna try it. Betcha if I'm discreet, buy, tip, and wink, nothing bad happens. Indeed, I'll bet if I share a good pour with the bartender, he shares something right back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMohawk Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Eagle Rare this evening. One of my favourites. Time of year again for the open fire. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Heuchert Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 EW Bib with a large cube. I like this stuff. Its got a lot of wood and earth, but almost no heat, that is for me. Really good, especially for the price. Btw, fishnbowljoe recommend me this expression. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anwalt Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 (edited) Well, watching the CA guys enjoy their KL picks made me go back to a Dickel 15y I bought from that store. $50 for a 15y is pretty darned hard to beat. Starting to get what is meant by "that Dickel flavor". I do not dislike it, just trying to figure out how I like it compared to other options. Probably one of those "when I'm in the mood" things. Definitely a distinct flavor for which I presently lack original adjectives. Because I think "mineral" is taken. Edited October 15, 2022 by Anwalt 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 23 hours ago, Anwalt said: I assume this is normal for You People. Oh yes. We all have better at home and don't want to pay inflated restaurant prices. I will always pre-game and generally stick to a cocktail and wine at dinner. There's a BBQ place that has GTS and WLW for $25 a pour so I'll get that when there. If I do ever get a pour at a bar it's usually WT101 because it's cheap and I know it will deliver. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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