Kepler Posted February 18, 2023 Author Share Posted February 18, 2023 (edited) Score & pour! Saw this on the shelf for $65 so thought wtf and decided to try a new release, even though I have a bunker-full of various ECBP bottles. Tasting impressions: this is a wonderful, balanced bourbon. It has so much going on, I could sip this one forever. I'm very happy to report this is still probably the best value in the "top-shelf" whiskey world, when you consider all factors including price and availability. I also had a pour tonight of an older ECBP batch (136.0 from 2016) and it's striking how different these are ... and its not the difference in proof. Not to detract from this new C922 but they are very different animals and it's very noticeable. The C922 is probably the more balanced whiskey and checks more boxes of different flavor notes. BUT the 136.0 batch 12 is so much more rich and intense on the palate, it's simply not a fair fight. YMMV... Edited February 18, 2023 by Kepler formatting 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double C's Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 Spent the afternoon outside with my boys on a nice February day. Decided to crack his one open while watching them learn to putt golf balls around the yard. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davesnothere Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 (edited) We opened this one tonight. The first impression is it sips hot, lots of ethanol up front. A bit oily in the mouth with a nice fruity finish. I may try a pour over ice with this one. Edited February 25, 2023 by Davesnothere 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM818 Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Initial impressions pretty good. Lots of depth. Had a little astringency to it. Put a drop of water in it and balanced everything out. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 Well this is pretty darn good. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM818 Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 10 minutes ago, 0895 said: Well this is pretty darn good. You open that with the knife? Safety first! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM818 Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 I don’t know how to describe this One. Great nose. I love its vibrancy. It’s a mouthful even past the finish. It’s almost like up front it’s bourbon and the backend it’s scotch. It’s both delicate and too much. Glad to have it open! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 36 minutes ago, MM818 said: You open that with the knife? Safety first! yeah. My OCD is pretty advanced. I like the labels/wax around the cork to look nice 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamMatt Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 Finally cracked my Calumet 16. I see what all the fuss is about. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 1 minute ago, IamMatt said: Finally cracked my Calumet 16. I see what all the fuss is about. The fuss is real. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamMatt Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 And the nose is wonderful. I could almost be happy just smelling it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamMatt Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Finished a store pick so I cracked open a C922. When one door closes, another one opens, right? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anwalt Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Special thanks to Obree for helping me find this one. We'll eventually get to posting. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anwalt Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 4 o'clock starts early on Friday. And it being "the weekend", the 2 oz limit has been suspended until Monday. Straight to the tumbler we go. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anwalt Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 Welp. Being a fan of moderation, opened another one. Because it's almost a full proof point lower. Mmmmm. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obree Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 On 3/9/2023 at 9:42 PM, Anwalt said: Special thanks to Obree for helping me find this one. We'll eventually get to posting. My pleasure! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obree Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Anwalt said: Welp. Being a fan of moderation, opened another one. Because it's almost a full proof point lower. Mmmmm. Very nice, need to try it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obree Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 Big thanks to Anwalt for this one, just opened it and loving it! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomm Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 On 3/9/2023 at 2:42 PM, Anwalt said: Special thanks to Obree for helping me find this one. We'll eventually get to posting. I would like to know your impressions. I very nearly picked one of these up tonight on the way home from work. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obree Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 2 hours ago, Thomm said: I would like to know your impressions. I very nearly picked one of these up tonight on the way home from work. Pretty sure he liked it, he finished with one after a few different ECBP's yesterday 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anwalt Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 5 hours ago, Thomm said: I would like to know your impressions. I very nearly picked one of these up tonight on the way home from work. I liked it a lot. I drink far less rye than bourbon. It had flavor to match its dark color. Spice, proof, but not overwhelming. Very rye-rye, it did not strike me as one of those 51% ryes (I like those too, when the mood strikes me). And yeah, I did finish the ECBP (which I love) spree with that rye. Mmmmm. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bourserker Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 No pic (to lazy to get up and take one), but opened my first bottle of New Riff SB. So far this first pour is really impressing me. It's not particularly complex, but has some really nice integrated flavors with not much burn at barrel proof for It's age. I've recently started exploring some of the micro distilleries (not sure if NR is in that category), and am finding some really good stuff. Way different than several years ago when most of the micro distilleries were just not good. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double C's Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 two recent purchases and opens. A bottle of Benchmark to compare against AA for a low proof warm weather drinker and a Peerless bourbon. Never tried peerless before so the 200ml was a nice way to buy less in case I didn't care for it, but I am really liking it so far. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anwalt Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 19 minutes ago, Double C's said: I am really liking it so far I found it flavorful but also had that harsh young taste. YMMV. Got some double-oaked store picks coming from someone who rarely steers me wrong. Well, never steers me wrong, really. Our palates just differ on a few items. Will report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scratchline Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 (edited) I've been looking for this since Christmas. I wanted to give some bottles for gifts and couldn't find it anywhere in California. Kept looking when I got back east and haven't had any luck. Finally found one today and couldn't resist opening it right up. This takes me back to some Kentucky Spirit that I picked up over 10 years ago in New Jersey. Since then I've purchased it a handful of times, some store picks, and found it just fine. But this is sooo good. I poured a little 101 to compare since I've heard a lot about how Kentucky Spirit is just single barrel 101. No comparison. Even the color is deeper. The nose is dustier, and the finish is richer and longer. Perfectly balanced, pepper and sugar. I know a lot of folks prefer Russell's or Rare Breed but this is right in my sweet spot. I even like this label better than the previous version. Edited March 13, 2023 by scratchline 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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