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On 6/17/2024 at 8:42 AM, Bret Bret said:

A Father’s Day gift from one of my fabulous kids. Just one bottle in this picture opened so far. I’ll get around to opening the others sooner or later. 

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My kids didn't even wish me Happy Father's Day and I didn't even get a coffee mug.  But, I still love them.  

 

I had to buy my own lunch and dinner on Father's Day.  I am going to bust their balls forever. 😀

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6 hours ago, jvd99 said:

The PHC I opened last night isn’t a daily for me, so I moved on to something within reach in my main cabinet, a sure thing…a muled bottle from a friend traveling from Japan.

 

 

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Loved the wood boxes in the background - especially the one with the belted leather straps!  I have one (1) opened and one (1) left on deck.  Japanese WT12yr looks fantastic as well.  Great stuff!!!  😋

 

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On 6/22/2024 at 6:17 PM, jvd99 said:

The PHC I opened last night isn’t a daily for me, so I moved on to something within reach in my main cabinet, a sure thing…a muled bottle from a friend traveling from Japan.

 

 

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How is that one? My wife brought back a bottle from Japan a while back. I snoozed on opening it and now it's on her "souivenir" shelf. 🤨

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We opened the EC 524 and my first impression is that it's not my favorite. In fact it's probably my least favorite EC in a few years, and I say that as an EC fan boy. I'm not good with tasting notes, but I know what I like. It's a bit ethanol forward, the mouth feel is nice, but the finish to me is not so much oaky as sour. 

Mind you, it's in no way a bad bourbon, I'm just comparing it to the last few releases which I thought were fantastic. If someone gave me a pour, I would gladly finish it. I'll certainly have a few more pours in the coming weeks and see how it fares,  perhaps it was the chorizo tacos I had for lunch 🤷‍♂️

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1 hour ago, Davesnothere said:

How is that one? My wife brought back a bottle from Japan a while back. I snoozed on opening it and now it's on her "souivenir" shelf. 🤨

It’s OK, nothing special IMO. As suggested upthread, I’ll probably use it for old fashioneds.

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Tonight I opened a recently-purchased bottle of Chattanooga BiB.  It's a brand that is new to me, but I'm glad our paths have crossed.  1st pour is yummy 😋.  The high malt content comes through on the nose and on the palate, and it's an element of the overall profile that I enjoy. 

 

Based on info posted to the company's web site it looks like they change the formula of the BiB from release to release, which is pretty cool.  This Fall 2019 bottle features a lot of "toast" (about 64% of the total blend).  Does that put it in the "double oaked" category?  I assume not; however, my knowledge of the rules/requirements to be designated as a "double oaked" product is lacking.  Whatever the proper designation, it tastes darn good and it's quite interesting! I look forward to digging into this bottle and will purchase more Chattanooga products.

 

Mash Bill: 46% SB091 + toast, 18% SB091, 9% B005 + toast, 9% B005, 9% SB055 + toast, 9% SB055 (reference: https://chattanoogawhiskey.com/product/bib-fall-2019/)

        

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It's summertime and I'm watching some baseball so it's time for my favorite Baseball Bourbon.  Roasted peanuts in a glass ⚾🥃

 

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13 hours ago, Kepler said:

It's summertime and I'm watching some baseball so it's time for my favorite Baseball Bourbon.  Roasted peanuts in a glass ⚾🥃

 

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I always bring a bottle of the OT to the farm during deer season.  My hunting buddies love it.  

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It's been years since I've had OGD114.  I opened the bottle as soon as I got home, poured a small amount, and I must have nosed it for 20 minutes before taking a sip.  On the palate it's youthful and a bit rambunctious, but the overall experience is wonderful.  Very nice mouthfeel, a medium to long finish.  At $32 per 750ml, it's a winner!

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The smell of this is enough to make any HH fan start salivating.

It tastes pretty great too.

 

Happy Independence Day!

 

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On 7/3/2024 at 5:42 PM, MyBrainOnWhiskey said:

It's been years since I've had OGD114.  I opened the bottle as soon as I got home, poured a small amount, and I must have nosed it for 20 minutes before taking a sip.  On the palate it's youthful and a bit rambunctious, but the overall experience is wonderful.  Very nice mouthfeel, a medium to long finish.  At $32 per 750ml, it's a winner!

OGD114 is a winner all right!  I just heard a new rumor that it will be discontinued in the not too distant future.  I know this rumor seems to pop up every few years but I bought a few bottles for the bunker just in case...  

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Opened a couple bottles this past week while on vacation with family. I brought a bottle of Blanton's to share, and my brother brought a bottle of Green River. First time having Green River, and I was pleasantly surprised! Ended up bringing both bottles home with me to finish off. 

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Here's to my first week of retirement, with a Pikesville and Freddy to enjoy it with!

 

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2 hours ago, Jazzhead said:

Here's to my first week of retirement, with a Pikesville and Freddy to enjoy it with!

 

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Congrats on your retirement! 🍻

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On 7/4/2024 at 6:36 PM, 0895 said:

The smell of this is enough to make any HH fan start salivating.

It tastes pretty great too.

 

Happy Independence Day!

 

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That may be the most precise wax top cut I've ever seen.  You even had the discipline to split the finger pull tab.  Not sure I would have been that bold. 😁

 

Nice bottle too 👍

 

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13 hours ago, Kepler said:

 

That may be the most precise wax top cut I've ever seen.  You even had the discipline to split the finger pull tab.  Not sure I would have been that bold. 😁

 

Nice bottle too 👍

 


Some might say I’m annoyingly meticulous.

🙃

 

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Glad I didn't have any wax to cut. :)

in sticking with the BT theme this weekend....ER, Blanton’s, now moving to the Colonel.

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52 minutes ago, Clueby said:

Glad I didn't have any wax to cut. :)

in sticking with the BT theme this weekend....ER, Blanton’s, now moving to the Colonel.

 

My man! 😁👍🥃

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It was a different day today. A longtime neighbor that lived across the street from us passed away back in March. Today was her celebration of life. I opened up a Blanton’s and had a few pours this evening. She always had a smile and or a wave no matter what. I’ve really missed that. Cheers Margie.  🥃 

 

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On 7/5/2024 at 7:43 PM, Jazzhead said:

Here's to my first week of retirement, with a Pikesville and Freddy to enjoy it with!

 

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Big congrats!!!

Hopefully you're more excited than Freddy looks😉

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On 7/5/2024 at 6:43 PM, Jazzhead said:

Here's to my first week of retirement…..

 

 

Welcome to the club Bubba.  😉 👍 🥳 😎 🥃

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I finally opened a Madeira finished HW American Prairie store pick bottle that's been hanging around in my bunker for years unopened.   I've never tasted a Madeira finished whiskey before.  At first taste I was thinking the finishing is too strong and overpowering for my taste, but after I've let it sit in the glass a little while it has calmed down.  Now it's pretty good and I think I will enjoy this bottle over time.  But like a lot of HW finished whiskies (e.g. Midwinter Night's Dram) a little bit goes a long way.  One 2 ounce pour should do me. 

 

 

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