What Bourbon Are You Drinking Fall 2024?

[mal00768]

Sounds great to me. 
 

But I like oaky.

[Skinsfan1311]

2 hours ago, fishnbowljoe said:

Ya’ might say that. A bit tannic too.

I kinda sorta figured that.

Hopefully it'll be better when you revisit it.

 

[Skinsfan1311]

You know those nights when even a pour of WT101 doesn't taste that good?

Yeah, me neither...

Edited October 31, 2024 by Skinsfan1311

[Kepler]

16 hours ago, Richnimrod said:

I had a healthy, post-work pour from that (now) pretty low-fill bottle of 1792 High Rye.   Although I like it well enough neat or over a cube, I never really fell in love with this variation on Barton's offerings.    The High Rye makes a lovely Manhattan and very nice Old Fashioned; but, the 1792 BiB is far and away my favorite from them, though the price and rarity (in Michigan, anyway) are an issue for me.   Frankly, if I could still get 'em, I'd rather have 3-or-4-Barton BiB's for the same cheddar instead.   Oh, well.

 

I get you.  Personally, I like the High Rye the best, along with the beige Single Barrel.   But I can see why you prefer the BiB.  I think it would make a better "daily" because it comes across as a younger whiskey to me, and all things being equal I am more apt to enjoy a younger whiskey on a regular basis. I get a banana note from the BiB that is not as noticeable in the other ones. I rarely reach for a 1792, so when I do it's an occasional pour and I like the uniqueness of the High Rye.  To me, the most boring of them all is the Sweet Wheat.  YMMV.

 

[Kepler]

I had a pour of Weller Full Proof and now following that up with Weller CYPB.  I enjoy both of these.

[Kepler]

6 hours ago, fishnbowljoe said:

Ya’ might say that. A bit tannic too.

 

Personally I don't get tannic from my KC18.  A little bit, of course.  It's 18 year so it will have some tannins for sure.  Definitely an Oak bomb.  But in a balanced way that keeps it in check.  That's just me however.

[Richnimrod]

7 hours ago, Kepler said:

 

I get you.  Personally, I like the High Rye the best, along with the beige Single Barrel.   But I can see why you prefer the BiB.  I think it would make a better "daily" because it comes across as a younger whiskey to me, and all things being equal I am more apt to enjoy a younger whiskey on a regular basis. I get a banana note from the BiB that is not as noticeable in the other ones. I rarely reach for a 1792, so when I do it's an occasional pour and I like the uniqueness of the High Rye.  To me, the most boring of them all is the Sweet Wheat.  YMMV.

 

Yeah, that Sweet Wheat never hit me right.   I had one bottle and tastes from a couple others, and never found much there to like.   

Again, I'd far rather see Barton re-invigorate the old 6-year BiB Very Old Barton.   Now that's a brand to love; for flavor, character, and price.   ...If only.

[LW25]

19 hours ago, Kepler said:

 

I get you.  Personally, I like the High Rye the best, along with the beige Single Barrel.   But I can see why you prefer the BiB.  I think it would make a better "daily" because it comes across as a younger whiskey to me, and all things being equal I am more apt to enjoy a younger whiskey on a regular basis. I get a banana note from the BiB that is not as noticeable in the other ones. I rarely reach for a 1792, so when I do it's an occasional pour and I like the uniqueness of the High Rye.  To me, the most boring of them all is the Sweet Wheat.  YMMV.

 

I've never even seen the High Rye in person, I half assumed that it was a discontinued offering.  

I've had all of the 1792 lineup except that one, and the 12 year.  Sweet Wheat is the most boring one, I agree 1000%.  I just ignore them all except for the Full Proof store picks...

[mbroo5880i]

Other than the standard 1792 and full proof, we rarely see any of the other offerings on the shelf.  We may occasionally see the BIB or Single Barrel but rarely.  I have never seen the High Rye or Sweet Wheat.

 

My wife likes the standard 1792 for bourbon mules so we always have a bottle on hand.  I occasionally will try a neat pour.  I guess thinking it will different than the last time.  But, alas, it is not in my wheelhouse.  However, I have enjoyed every BIB or Single Barrel I have had.  Full Proof, not so much.  Standard or Store Pick.  Full Proof always seems out of balance.   This mashbill sings at around 100 proof.  I guess I could try blending the standard 93.7 with the Full Proof to establish another data point along the proof curve. 

Edited November 2, 2024 by mbroo5880i

[Kepler]

2 hours ago, LW25 said:

I've never even seen the High Rye in person, I half assumed that it was a discontinued offering.  

...

 

Someone on here said the High Rye was discontinued.  I never heard that but I think it's correct because nobody has seen any in years.

[Kepler]

We're having BBQ tonight so I poured my favorite whiskey for BBQ... Baker's 7.  This one is the newer single barrel.

 

For me, Baker's is in that rare "dessert island" category, meaning (whether it's my favorite bourbon or not), it's one of those very balanced ones that I would never get tired of drinking if that's the only one I could have forever.

[fishnbowljoe]

Okay, I believe I’m posting in the right forum this time. I had a pour of MM earlier.

[PaulO]

All the turkey talk got to me.  I had to grab one of those WT101 (from the sale) out of the bunker, and open it.   

[MM818]

A couple weeks ago I had a pour of this over a large cube. The first two sips were incredible. The best this bottle has showed. As the cube melted the whiskey didn’t hold up. 
 

Tonight several drops of water trying to catch that magic. Didn’t work but enjoyable pour nonetheless. 

[fishnbowljoe]

Okay, I’m now having a nightcap pour.  

 

[Kepler]

35 minutes ago, MM818 said:

A couple weeks ago I had a pour of this over a large cube. The first two sips were incredible. The best this bottle has showed. As the cube melted the whiskey didn’t hold up. 
 

Tonight several drops of water trying to catch that magic. Didn’t work but enjoyable pour nonetheless. 

 

Ok, some friendly advice.  I drink most of my whiskey neat.  But when I'm drinking something that needs dilution like Booker's or Old Forester Barrel Proof, I like it with some water or a cube of ice.  If you are going to add ice, then I recommend you remove the cube(s) from the glass at the point in time you obtain the taste you are looking for.  If you leave them in past that, it will just destroy the taste.  

 

If I'm using small cubes from the ice maker, just throw them away in the sink.  If I'm using a special "big cube" that I made myself, I will put the big cube back into the ziplock bag that it came from, back into the freezer, ready for my next pour.  Good luck.

 

 

 

Edited November 2, 2024 by Kepler

[fishnbowljoe]

A second nightcap. A pour of EH Taylor SmB in the glass.

[fishnbowljoe]

And now for the grande finale. I had the last pour from my bottle of 2007 WLW.  Dark, rich, thick, chewy, yummy and more. This bottle will be so missed.

 

[FacePlant]

13 hours ago, fishnbowljoe said:

And now for the grande finale. I had the last pour from my bottle of 2007 WLW.  Dark, rich, thick, chewy, yummy and more. This bottle will be so missed.

 

 

I can hear the drumroll in Memphis from far north. I just wish I could taste it that far away. 

[Skinsfan1311]

16 hours ago, Kepler said:

 

Ok, some friendly advice.  I drink most of my whiskey neat.  But when I'm drinking something that needs dilution like Booker's or Old Forester Barrel Proof, I like it with some water or a cube of ice.  If you are going to add ice, then I recommend you remove the cube(s) from the glass at the point in time you obtain the taste you are looking for.  If you leave them in past that, it will just destroy the taste.  

 

If I'm using small cubes from the ice maker, just throw them away in the sink.  If I'm using a special "big cube" that I made myself, I will put the big cube back into the ziplock bag that it came from, back into the freezer, ready for my next pour.  Good luck.

 

 

 

That is great advice.  

The icemaker in our crapola Samsung fridge makes banged up cubes resulting in some smaller chips of ice, which are perfect for dropping into higher proof whiskey without over-dilution.

 

I have another tack, when it comes to the large cube.    I drink faster     Probably not good advice.....

Edited November 2, 2024 by Skinsfan1311

[natedawg]

Penelope 4 grain, tastes similar to an ASW Georgia Heartwood I have. Both are mgp I believe, both are good 

[mbroo5880i]

21 hours ago, fishnbowljoe said:

Okay, I believe I’m posting in the right forum this time. I had a pour of MM earlier.

 

You ran out of MMR already?  

[mbroo5880i]

17 hours ago, fishnbowljoe said:

And now for the grande finale. I had the last pour from my bottle of 2007 WLW.  Dark, rich, thick, chewy, yummy and more. This bottle will be so missed.

 

 

Sort of like Fourth of July fireworks.  Was that the finale? Nope.  Was that the finale?  Nope.  Is this the finale?  I will tell you when its the finale. 

[mbroo5880i]

19 hours ago, Kepler said:

 

Ok, some friendly advice.  I drink most of my whiskey neat.  But when I'm drinking something that needs dilution like Booker's or Old Forester Barrel Proof, I like it with some water or a cube of ice.  If you are going to add ice, then I recommend you remove the cube(s) from the glass at the point in time you obtain the taste you are looking for.  If you leave them in past that, it will just destroy the taste.  

 

If I'm using small cubes from the ice maker, just throw them away in the sink.  If I'm using a special "big cube" that I made myself, I will put the big cube back into the ziplock bag that it came from, back into the freezer, ready for my next pour.  Good luck.

 

 

 

 

2 hours ago, Skinsfan1311 said:

That is great advice.  

The icemaker in our crapola Samsung fridge makes banged up cubes resulting in some smaller chips of ice, which are perfect for dropping into higher proof whiskey without over-dilution.

 

I have another tack, when it comes to the large cube.    I drink faster     Probably not good advice.....

 

Great minds think alike.  I will put in a few small cubes and keep sampling until it hits the sweet spot.  My icemaker also bangs up the little cubes a little so sometimes a sliver or two is all it takes.

 

I have no problem dipping my fingers into my whiskey glass to pull the ice back out.

[Skinsfan1311]

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