IamMatt Posted August 18, 2024 Share Posted August 18, 2024 10 hours ago, fishnbowljoe said: Been working on this one for quite a while now. This handle was Intended for a member at our get together in Bardstown back in 2019, but that didn’t work out. One thing lead to another. Shoulder surgery, Covid, etc… Anyway, samples have been shared, a couple of informal tastings, shared at the Legion on the deck with cigars, etc… Not great, but doesn’t suck. Fairly serviceable at 80 proof. Biba! Quite a while indeed since it has been a straight bourbon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamMatt Posted August 18, 2024 Share Posted August 18, 2024 Here's what I was drinking yesterday: Ry3; Ron Izalco; Four Gate; Old Forester; Woodford Reserve; Jack Daniels; Tromba Tequila; Tequila Tesoro Azteca; Frey Ranch; Bhakta Spirits; Hirsch Whiskey; Nikka; Starward; Michter's; Whiskey Del Bac; Penelope; Westland Whiskey. Well, I didn't drink ALL of them, but it is a partial list of who was represented at West Coast Whiskey Club's 2nd annual Spirits Showcase. There were many other brands represented as well, and co-sponsor Corked on Stearns had a table with about a dozen of their store picks. I am so lucky to have such a great whiskey club in my area. Tap 24 in Long Beach closed down for the private 4-hour party and provided delicious food--sliders, salami and cheese, popcorn chicken, mozzarella-wrapped cherry tomatoes, and much more. I would estimate over 250 people attended. True to the whiskey world, everyone I met was like a new friend. Katy O'Donnell (@katyinkentucky) who I met when she was Buffalo Trace's national brand ambassador is now managing Tromba Tequila for Sazerac and it was a pleasure to see her again. Anyone in Southern California should check out WCWC. They host events every month or two so even visitors should check their events. I met one guy from Denver who was in L.A. on business and came to the party. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeySnakes Posted August 19, 2024 Share Posted August 19, 2024 Superb 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richnimrod Posted August 19, 2024 Share Posted August 19, 2024 I poured a generous dram from a "special" bottle of Evan Williams Black Label. I soaked a cinnamon stick in it about a year ago, for about a week. I coulda pulled that cinnamon stick after about 4 or 5-days, I think. But, it's nice. Different. I added several dashes of Fee Bros. Black Walnut Bitters. An interesting and satisfying pour. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Aged Posted August 19, 2024 Share Posted August 19, 2024 Has anyone heard when or if Makers Mark Cellar Aged will release in 2024? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markandrex Posted August 19, 2024 Author Share Posted August 19, 2024 8 minutes ago, Cellar Aged said: Has anyone heard when or if Makers Mark Cellar Aged will release in 2024? The Whisky Drop from them has it as one of the bottles for October but it normally shows up in stores the month before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markandrex Posted August 19, 2024 Author Share Posted August 19, 2024 (edited) BTW welcome to Straightbourbon.com. Drop in to the Welcome to SB folder and tell us about yourself. Edited August 19, 2024 by markandrex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomm Posted August 19, 2024 Share Posted August 19, 2024 I opted for a little RR SiB tonight while watching the Packers JV squad get picked apart by the Denver Broncos bench warmers. This one hit me with a very unusual yeasty bread scent when I removed the cork, but on the palate there is overwhelming vanilla cake frosting and butter pecan ice cream. My olfactory senses may mislead, but the Russels never disappoint. Stellar bourbon, as expected. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted August 19, 2024 Share Posted August 19, 2024 On 8/11/2024 at 10:08 PM, 0895 said: Enjoying a pour of the King tonight. Not that one… No, not the other one… Curiosity finally got to me so I had to look it up (being a big Old Forester fan). I had never seen or heard of that one before, not even here on SB.com. From the Old Forester website - This is available in TX only. It is Old Forester aged in heavily charred barrels, then filtered through mesquite charcoal from the King Ranch. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted August 19, 2024 Share Posted August 19, 2024 6 hours ago, PaulO said: Curiosity finally got to me so I had to look it up (being a big Old Forester fan). I had never seen or heard of that one before, not even here on SB.com. From the Old Forester website - This is available in TX only. It is Old Forester aged in heavily charred barrels, then filtered through mesquite charcoal from the King Ranch. I like that the flavors are more intense. I probably wouldn’t go crazy trying to get a bottle unless it was an easy grab while passing through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grady330 Posted August 19, 2024 Share Posted August 19, 2024 WTRB, Yumm!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grady330 Posted August 19, 2024 Share Posted August 19, 2024 Yesterday was a 1792 day. Sweet Wheat, single barrel, Full Proof. I like the Full Proof the most. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyBrainOnWhiskey Posted August 19, 2024 Share Posted August 19, 2024 Nothing fancy or expensive tonight, but I love it anyway! Can't go wrong with WT101. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1gcountry Posted August 20, 2024 Share Posted August 20, 2024 3 hours ago, MyBrainOnWhiskey said: Nothing fancy or expensive tonight, but I love it anyway! Can't go wrong with WT101. At first I thought you filled that glass to the tippy top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted August 20, 2024 Share Posted August 20, 2024 Tonight it’s…. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double C's Posted August 20, 2024 Share Posted August 20, 2024 last night was a pour of a store pick BT while prepping the kids stuff for their first day back to school today. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markandrex Posted August 20, 2024 Author Share Posted August 20, 2024 A beautiful, almost Fall-like, afternoon so, sipping on some WLW on the back deck. The wife is out so, I may need to just bring the bottle out with me. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyBrainOnWhiskey Posted August 20, 2024 Share Posted August 20, 2024 I saw a couple more posts about the possibility of Cooper's Craft being discontinued. Based on plentiful stock in my area I didn't give it much credence, but rumors of the brand's demise seem to be gaining steam. That would be sad if true. Good bourbon it is, regardless of price. However, it's also very good value for money in the $28-$32 range. I'm very much enjoying it! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grady330 Posted August 21, 2024 Share Posted August 21, 2024 OGD 114, OF 1920, WT101. Guess I have a thing about numbers!!!! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamMatt Posted August 22, 2024 Share Posted August 22, 2024 On 8/20/2024 at 4:51 PM, MyBrainOnWhiskey said: I saw a couple more posts about the possibility of Cooper's Craft being discontinued. Based on plentiful stock in my area I didn't give it much credence, but rumors of the brand's demise seem to be gaining steam. That would be sad if true. Good bourbon it is, regardless of price. However, it's also very good value for money in the $28-$32 range. I'm very much enjoying it! I have looked a lot online and FL seems to be where Cooper's Craft is plentiful, and FL allows shipping spirits to other states. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markandrex Posted August 22, 2024 Author Share Posted August 22, 2024 Some VOB100 that has been hiding in the back of the bar. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anwalt Posted August 22, 2024 Share Posted August 22, 2024 Flock Day. This one definitely has that funk. I don't taste the funk as much in RR...is it just me? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1gcountry Posted August 22, 2024 Share Posted August 22, 2024 2 hours ago, Anwalt said: Flock Day. This one definitely has that funk. I don't taste the funk as much in RR...is it just me? IMO, rare breed has less than RR10. That looks like an old bottle. Is that what you get in PR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markandrex Posted August 22, 2024 Author Share Posted August 22, 2024 Calumet 16 for some oak and cherry after dinner. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted August 23, 2024 Share Posted August 23, 2024 4 hours ago, Anwalt said: Flock Day. This one definitely has that funk. I don't taste the funk as much in RR...is it just me? Nice pic and great bottle . I do love me some batch 3RB. Great bourbon, so rich and intense! I have to go back to older Turkey to really get the real turkey funk however. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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