Grady330 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 1792 BiB, 1792 Full Proof, Of Statesman. All different, all so good!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markandrex Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 WTKS for the evening. Brushed down the felt on the pool table today. I also spent about an hour looking for some ashtrays for Saturday’s gathering. I ended up digging through some boxes from years ago that had been tucked away in the basement. I did find about 25 pipes and some tobacco humidors that I had forgotten about. My wife will be thrilled when she gets home. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebo Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 It's an evening of high proofers, Started with WTRB, moved on to JD BP. The evening is still young...... maybe crack open the JD Rye BP. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grady330 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 OGB BiB, 1993 Blanton SiB, bourbon was made better back then!!, OF 1920. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayouredd Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 2 hours ago, Grady330 said: OGB BiB, 1993 Blanton SiB, bourbon was made better back then!!, OF 1920. Hat Trick, right there!!! ----- Myself, going back to one of my favs from last year - VOB90 GW4G warming up in the bullpen... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted January 24 Author Share Posted January 24 I’m not going to say that my recent EWSB’s are as good as I remember from back in the good old days (the 1994 still remains one of the best bourbons I’ve ever had), but these recent bottles at >8 years (2016 here, now) are light years ahead of the lean years that prompted many of us to desert the brand some time ago. In my eye, I’m happy to say that HH has re-established this as a premium bourbon in its lineup. As it deserves to be. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 25 minutes ago, smokinjoe said: I’m not going to say that my recent EWSB’s are as good as I remember from back in the good old days (the 1994 still remains one of the best bourbons I’ve ever had), but these recent bottles at >8 years (2016 here, now) are light years ahead of the lean years that prompted many of us to desert the brand some time ago. In my eye, I’m happy to say that HH has re-established this as a premium bourbon in its lineup. As it deserves to be. What year was it that someone here said it tasted like “wet paper bag”? The 2009 maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayouredd Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 35 minutes ago, smokinjoe said: I’m not going to say that my recent EWSB’s are as good as I remember from back in the good old days (the 1994 still remains one of the best bourbons I’ve ever had), but these recent bottles at >8 years (2016 here, now) are light years ahead of the lean years that prompted many of us to desert the brand some time ago. In my eye, I’m happy to say that HH has re-established this as a premium bourbon in its lineup. As it deserves to be. Really good to see props given to 2016 barreling. I've tucked away a couple of the 2015's and was one of my top goto's of last year. Happy for the continuance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted January 24 Author Share Posted January 24 43 minutes ago, bayouredd said: Really good to see props given to 2016 barreling. I've tucked away a couple of the 2015's and was one of my top goto's of last year. Happy for the continuance. Redd, I’m sure my rediscovery revelation started last year with the 2015, too. Didn’t bunker any, but so happy to have it back to form! And, it’s showing up somewhat regularly! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCwhammie Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 The first 4R PS I bought finally poured its final drop tonight. While this isn't close to my favorite recipe, I do have an appreciation for this bottle. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 I had a pour of my home blend Larceny (BP + 92 proof store pick) to warm up. Now I'm having Remus Repeal batch 2. It's a really good one. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 6 hours ago, smokinjoe said: I’m not going to say that my recent EWSB’s are as good as I remember from back in the good old days (the 1994 still remains one of the best bourbons I’ve ever had), but these recent bottles at >8 years (2016 here, now) are light years ahead of the lean years that prompted many of us to desert the brand some time ago. In my eye, I’m happy to say that HH has re-established this as a premium bourbon in its lineup. As it deserves to be. I'm confused, (no surprise ), but do you mean the barreling or bottling dates? I bought one, years ago, just to use my custom label. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 I wanted something a little different, so opened a G. Dickel 90 proof (used to be #12). There is a certain type of corn aroma I get - reminds me of being inside the mill at Spring Mill State Park when they're grinding the corn meal. The other day, my wife showed me a bottle of Sweetens Cove signed by Manning in a charity auction. It got me to thinking. Hey, there's some GD in my bunker. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 (edited) 2 hours ago, Kepler said: ... Now I'm having Remus Repeal batch 2. It's a really good one. As I often do when sipping from various MGP bottles, I also couldn't help but sample from my other open 100ish proof bottles of MGP bourbon, to compare to the Remus Repeal II. In this case it's an open bottle of Rebecca Creek 16 yr at 93 proof, and a bottle of Belle Meade Reserve (108.3 proof). I usually love this bottle of Rebecca Creek 16yr... but tonight this whiskey is having a bit too much oak bitterness in comparison. The Remus Repeal 2 is great, .... BUT I am really digging the Belle Meade Reserve the most tonight. I think it's the younger whiskey that is suiting my palate on this particular night. Tonight's casual SBS ranking: 1. Belle Meade Reserve 2. Remus Repeal II 3. Rebecca Creek 16yr 93.4 That's the thing about whiskey: sometimes it's more about our palates than the whiskey. YMMV Edited January 25 by Kepler 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWIndy Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 17 hours ago, bayouredd said: Hat Trick, right there!!! ----- Myself, going back to one of my favs from last year - VOB90 GW4G warming up in the bullpen... Glad you said GW4G. I mixed a fresh batch in an old weller 12 liter bottle. Let it marriage up for a few weeks. What do you think is sufficient “decanter” time? VWIndy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FacePlant Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 23 minutes ago, VWIndy said: I mixed a fresh batch in an old weller 12 liter bottle. OMG, the 12 liter bottle must be as big as a five gallon bucket? Well done! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayouredd Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 1 hour ago, VWIndy said: Glad you said GW4G. I mixed a fresh batch in an old weller 12 liter bottle. Let it marriage up for a few weeks. What do you think is sufficient “decanter” time? VWIndy I find it to be pretty good out of the gate, but 2 weeks seems to help... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 4 hours ago, VWIndy said: Glad you said GW4G. I mixed a fresh batch in an old weller 12 liter bottle. Let it marriage up for a few weeks. What do you think is sufficient “decanter” time? VWIndy Sufficient decanter time? About 15 minutes. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayouredd Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 Early Afternoon WSR... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayouredd Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 1 hour ago, bayouredd said: Early Afternoon WSR... Okay, so I divided GW4G. Started with a couple of WSR's. Finishing with an OGD 114. Not disappointed in either. Gumbo in the ready. Nice Saturday... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted January 25 Author Share Posted January 25 18 hours ago, Skinsfan1311 said: I'm confused, (no surprise ), but do you mean the barreling or bottling dates? I bought one, years ago, just to use my custom label. Yeah, it’s a bit confusing. The 2016 bottle in my pic, was barreled in 2016, and bottled in 2024. The 1994 I referred to was barreled in 1994, and bottled in 2004. While immersing myself into this brand here now, it hit me that since the first bottle of EWSB was “1986”, the “2016” represents the 40th year of distillate for the brand. ..I think… 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 It's been 33 years. I don't think I can sleep. I'm hoping that this will help... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 2 hours ago, Skinsfan1311 said: It's been 33 years. I don't think I can sleep. I'm hoping that this will help... Good luck to the 'Skins! cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Booker's B96 batch and Larceny BP A121. Definitely prefer the Booker's tonight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 58 minutes ago, Kepler said: Good luck to the 'Skins! cheers Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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