Anwalt Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 (edited) 36 minutes ago, mal00768 said: Well at least you didn’t have to stand in the bunker for 30 minutes like a deer in headlights wondering wtf to open. . Yeah, The Universe was trying to tell me something! I did like it (in the mouth, not the eyes). Very sweet, not the astringency that often accompanies wheat. Not super complex, but the finish was more bourbony, a little bitter and really offset the sweetness well. Unique. I liked it. And yup, Markandrex, Gollum all the way. God bless fellow geeks! Edited May 27 by Anwalt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 23 hours ago, Anwalt said: A New Way to Open Bottles (Not Recommended): Old Elk Double Wheated came well recommended from a guy who is usually right. Got via KL Wine. Friend drove to my annual Vegas trip. Another friend took it to Nashville (because I had too many bottles to take back on my own). Made its way to Columbus. Then put on a plane to PR in luggage. Heavily sealed in an inflatable bag that protected it quite well. Got around to opening some of those up that were sitting in the closet. Remove from bag, put away, check XL for accuracy. Cork was super wrapped. Trying to get bottle out of the very tight bag. Pulling, pulling, pulling. on neck. Hand slips to cork/stopper, cork comes out, liquid sprays like a shotgun in my face. And yes, It Burns Us, It Burnnnns Us. Washed face. Cut open bag. Note how much remained in the bag. Get it out, quick! Have too much estrogen already, the plastics and the hobbits is Nasties, Nasty. Most of it made into the Glencairn, some Preciouses Drops didn't make it. My Precious! Another day, another saga. Now we'll see if this stuff is any good. Sprayed in the face! Amazing. Good recovery though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 48 minutes ago, flahute said: Sprayed in the face! Amazing. Good recovery though. “That’s what she said!” 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeySnakes Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 Opened a 4R SB last night. Haven't had it in a while and wow did it hit the spot. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryT Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 Opened a Buffalo Trace tonight, first new bottle of BT I've opened in maybe 4 or 5 years. One of the first bourbons that really got me on this journey. Fittingly was donning my Buffalo Trace shirt just bought in April! Cheers SB! 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 9 minutes ago, GaryT said: Opened a Buffalo Trace tonight, first new bottle of BT I've opened in maybe 4 or 5 years. One of the first bourbons that really got me on this journey. Fittingly was donning my Buffalo Trace shirt just bought in April! Cheers SB! Epic beard, Country! . Ain’t it cool to finally find BT around town…at times… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anwalt Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 ECBP A120. 136.6! Gonna let that one breath for a spell....water drops on the Glencairn, I know, I know. Doubt it'll matter with this heat. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anwalt Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 On 5/28/2024 at 3:22 PM, fishnbowljoe said: “That’s what she said!” I wasn't gonna say it....but. Yeah. Shoe. Other Foot. Etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 Haven't had this one in a while. It's working tonight. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFlash Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 Wasn't today, but a few days ago - Woodford Reserve Double Oaked. Tasty! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double C's Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquavite Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 For me it was yesterday, but... 1) WRDO 2) Fireball Cinnamon 3) Buffalo Trace Std. Doing a little taste testing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1gcountry Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 We don't talk about fireball here man... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 4 hours ago, Double C's said: I've been wanting to try that. I thought their regular Bourbon was pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 14 minutes ago, b1gcountry said: We don't talk about fireball here man... At least not in the Bourbon section - technically it's a liqueur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double C's Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 14 hours ago, PaulO said: I've been wanting to try that. I thought their regular Bourbon was pretty good. I enjoy their standard bourbon as an easy price friendly sipper. I need to do a side by side, but for only a couple dollars more, I think I may prefer MM 101 more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cibsie Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 Cracked a couple of top ten pours of my life over the last couple of weekends. We're terrible at describing things, but notes are below as written at the time. WFE - Nose: Brown sugar, proof, extremely bold. Palate: Sweet molasses, spice, citrus/orange peel. HH18 - Nose: Caramel, whipped cream, so much oak. Palate: Vanilla, caramel, so much oak, burned brown sugar. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 All the recent M101 posts triggered this pour. It's working a lot better than the 4RSB that I had earlier.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 On 6/12/2024 at 5:45 PM, b1gcountry said: We don't talk about fireball here man... On 6/12/2024 at 6:01 PM, PaulO said: At least not in the Bourbon section - technically it's a liqueur. Am I wrong or does it not even contain whiskey? Grain neutral spirits if my memory is right. Don't quote me on that but that's what I recall anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 16 hours ago, Kepler said: Am I wrong or does it not even contain whiskey? Grain neutral spirits if my memory is right. Don't quote me on that but that's what I recall anyway. I think it contains antifreeze..... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted June 16 Author Share Posted June 16 Bought this one several years ago, right before it disappeared for good. Still has that lovely spearmint-ish profile going on that I remember. Good Stuff! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyBrainOnWhiskey Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 Starlight Double Oaked 6-year (finished in American Oak), 111.5 proof The other day I tried the Starlight Double Oaked 7-year (finished in French Oak) and it was fabulous, so today I picked up (and have opened) the 6-year offering finished in American Oak. I'm normally not a big fan of double oaked or finishes in general , but I decided to get out of my comfort zone and experiment a little. Glad I did! The 6-year offering finished in American Oak is more in the neighborhood of what I expect from a double oaked product (rich oak, chocolate, tart cherry jam, vanilla) whereas the 7-year finished in French Oak is a fruit bomb that drinks like a high-rye bourbon or a barely legal rye whiskey. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Reserve Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 19 hours ago, 0895 said: Bought this one several years ago, right before it disappeared for good. Still has that lovely spearmint-ish profile going on that I remember. Good Stuff! Damn That's an oldy but a goody! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1gcountry Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 2 hours ago, Special Reserve said: Damn That's an oldy but a goody! I'm on my last bottle too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 22 hours ago, 0895 said: Bought this one several years ago, right before it disappeared for good. Still has that lovely spearmint-ish profile going on that I remember. Good Stuff! 3 hours ago, Special Reserve said: Damn That's an oldy but a goody! 35 minutes ago, b1gcountry said: I'm on my last bottle too Me three. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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