What Bourbon Are You Drinking - Fall 2023

[Kepler]

8 minutes ago, fishnbowljoe said:

Running with the herd again. BT in the glass.

 

I'm flying with the flock myself

[Anwalt]

ECBP C922 and OF 1920. Some things are just consistently good.

[JCwhammie]

15 hours ago, flahute said:

What the heck is up there with those slanted fill lines?

Haha! I think my table may be less than level. 

[CUfan99]

On 10/3/2023 at 8:09 PM, markandrex said:

This was last night at a neighbor’s house.  His father passed away and he just got back in town.  He said he was not a fan of Old Grandad and offered me 6 of the BiB and 3 of the 80.  I told him it was too much and convinced him to try them again because it had been years since he tried them.

 I went home empty-handed.  We drank our fill but yes I did cry a little when I got home.

The pic was after quite a few comparisons so, I apologize.

It might be in my head but the screw caps just taste better. 

[smokinjoe]

Decided to go with the Solo rather than the outdoor fireplace for first fire of the season.  Enjoying it with a hefty pour of a locals Yellowstone pick.  

[Harry in WashDC]

English murder mysteries on PBS are fun to watch while sipping on VOB 100.  Should have brought a glass as drinking from the bottle doesn’t quite fit with English mysteries.

[Wedelstaedt]

Gonna try climbing a mini Weller ladder tonight, with assistance from my brother (he gave me samples of  CYPB & WSiB). I don’t have an OWA and WFP open , therefore a mini. My first go at a Weller ladder, we will see how it goes. 
 

Opening up with WSR, as time goes by, I become more of a fan. It just is a comfortable pour. Not that complex, so no expectations, but it just tastes nice. 
 

Cheers

[fishnbowljoe]

12 minutes ago, Wedelstaedt said:

Gonna try climbing a mini Weller ladder tonight, with assistance from my brother (he gave me samples of  CYPB & WSiB). I don’t have an OWA and WFP open , therefore a mini. My first go at a Weller ladder, we will see how it goes. 
 

Opening up with WSR, as time goes by, I become more of a fan. It just is a comfortable pour. Not that complex, so no expectations, but it just tastes nice. 
 

Cheers

Lookin’ good  @Wedelstaedt.   Please post some tasting notes later on.  FWIW, I’ve tried describing Weller SR a few times over the years. I probably only did a so-so job. In the simplest of terms you said; “but it just tastes nice.” You freakin’ nailed it! Nicely done sir.

[Kepler]

Two big sports victories by my favorite teams today.  Sooners in the annual clash against the Longhorns. Then followed up by an Astros win in game 1 of the ALDS. 

 

I'm having a celebratory pour for both.

 

[Wedelstaedt]

47 minutes ago, fishnbowljoe said:

Lookin’ good  @Wedelstaedt.   Please post some tasting notes later on.  FWIW, I’ve tried describing Weller SR a few times over the years. I probably only did a so-so job. In the simplest of terms you said; “but it just tastes nice.” You freakin’ nailed it! Nicely done sir.

Wow, thank you Joe, compliments about anything Weller, from The self proclaimed “Weller Whore” means a lot.
I will do my best on tasting notes. 
 

Cheers 

[Wedelstaedt]

15 minutes ago, Kepler said:

Two big sports victories by my favorite teams today.  Sooners in the annual clash against the Longhorns. Then followed up by an Astros win in game 1 of the ALDS. 

 

I'm having a celebratory pour for both.

 

Boomer

[Kepler]

6 minutes ago, Wedelstaedt said:

Boomer

Sooner!  Cheers

[Anwalt]

Yesterday - Michters 10y bourbon and that Peerless Rye SP I've been trying. Both were very good.

[Anwalt]

On 10/5/2023 at 8:56 PM, mbroo5880i said:

That's when I tore my meniscus

 

Looks like I did the same, or close to it. Not sure if it's "all the way through", but walking has been rough, never mind kicking people and whatnot. I may pick your brain on rehabbing it, haven't decided on surgery yet.

 

Stupid aging. Makes ya wanna drink.

[Anwalt]

On 10/3/2023 at 6:59 PM, GeeTen said:

(Pittsburgh rare, of course)

I like 'em Pittsburgh charred, but closer to medium rare. Gotta have one heckava grill to get it hot enough.

 

I stick a cast iron frying pan in the oven at 500 for 20+ minutes then put it straight over a gas fire. Great for those steaks and smashburgers. But creates a lot of smoke, Wifey does not allow it indoors.

[Anwalt]

On 10/3/2023 at 11:16 PM, Davesnothere said:

We did a Weller blind(ish)

 

Gonna try that and see what happens.

 

On 10/3/2023 at 11:16 PM, Davesnothere said:

during the Phillies game tonight

 

 

Sounds like that might distort one's judgment. 

 

On 10/3/2023 at 11:16 PM, Davesnothere said:

but always subject to change tomorrow

 

Ain't that the truth.

 

 

 

[Anwalt]

On 10/4/2023 at 6:26 PM, markandrex said:

Having some Bookers before dinner.  Ky Tea from last year.

 

I liked all of last year's Bookers.

 

I have not tried this year's yet. Any favorites for 2023? Did the much-maligned Apprentice Batch deserve the bad rap?

[StarSurfer55]

Pumpkin spice is now in everything but this too far

 

just kidding saw this elsewhere and thought I would post it just to rile up the Weller lovers

[markandrex]

5 hours ago, Anwalt said:

 

I liked all of last year's Bookers.

 

I have not tried this year's yet. Any favorites for 2023? Did the much-maligned Apprentice Batch deserve the bad rap?

The only one I had from 2023 is the KY Tea.  I have a lot of the older/earlier editions but heard this was very similar in profile.  I would agree.  Nose is currant, toffee and leather.  Palate is currant, nutmeg, leather and oak. Finish is oak fanning to currants.  

[markandrex]

We worked in the yard all day yesterday so today is for relaxing.  It is a sunny and warm Fall afternoon, so KC9 sours on the deck is just what I needed.  

[smokinjoe]

Cheers to you Sooner guys.  I watched a good part of that game.  Really entertaining, and what a spectacle that rivalry is with Texas.  I love college football, and while OU and TU will be extremely worthy programs to join the SEC next year, I hate what is happening with teams being lured into other conferences like that.  USC and Oregon et al, going to the Big 10?  Ugh…. 

[Anwalt]

10 minutes ago, markandrex said:

The only one I had from 2023 is the KY Tea.

I think Kentucky Tea is 2022-3, the one Mr. Fred touted.

[markandrex]

You are likely correct, my vision/typing may have been “impaired “.

[Skinsfan1311]

The JDSBBP mentions, in 

other threads, triggered this pour.  

Edited October 8, 2023 by Skinsfan1311

[Skinsfan1311]

Keeping with the barrel proof theme today.