Anwalt Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 Had a Blanton's Red yesterday. It is really growing on me. Is it me or is there more oak? Word is they are 2 years older than regular Blanton's. In related news, the Old Charter Oak is growing on me as well. Hmmmm. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richnimrod Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 Had a generous pour of Weller Special Reserve from a 'family sized jug' that had been on a shelf in the bunker for quite a long while. I admit, I rarely have poured WSR over the last several years. I'll also admit, I have no idea why not. I guess other "more dynamic" pours have supplanted this previously mundane wheater, and it became a space-hog that had to be relegated to the bunker. That is a mistake I shall endeavor to rectify. This is a fine Bourbon, with a very satisfying nose and more than adequate palate, followed by a decent finish. It's a relatively low-proof, yet very lovely Bourbon, allowing generous pours, and follow-up drams, if desired. Why the hell have I not been pouring and enjoying this stuph?!?!? I long for the days when this brand was on every shelf for around 13-15 bux a fifth. Of course with the wheater-craze of the last several years, along with the insanity for 'all things Buffalo Trace', it's now borderline-unobtanium around The Mitten State. Sad! I'm glad I have more than half of that family sized jug now in the rotation. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted April 17 Author Share Posted April 17 Settling in to the long Easter Weekend with a pour of what is my Best New Bourbon of 2025. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 On 4/17/2025 at 2:09 PM, smokinjoe said: Settling in to the long Easter Weekend with a pour of what is my Best New Bourbon of 2025. Well damn...........now that you have endorsed it I have no choice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bret Bret Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 (edited) On 4/17/2025 at 5:09 PM, smokinjoe said: Settling in to the long Easter Weekend with a pour of what is my Best New Bourbon of 2025. This one is a hidden gem. Could see my bunker running out of space with this one. Edited April 19 by Bret Bret 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebo Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 Bardstown Origin BiB. I like this more, every time I have a pour. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markandrex Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 Some SA Tanager after seeing all of the family away to their travels home. I do enjoy an excellent bourbon enhanced by a quiet house. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 Friday night I visited Albert and Elmer. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 KC12 in the glass.... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayouredd Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 I hope everyone had a great Easter. Mine was done with my eldest Son & Wife, wings, spaghetti squash, taters, doctored up Bush's beans, garlic bread & this trio. After a "bourbon free" Lent, this threesome was perfect... Quickie review on the OGD16... Nose = Excellent - Straight Up 'very bright' Caramel Apple Taste = Continued with a wonderful Caramel Apple followed by pretty big Oak Not very complex but the caramel apple followed by the oak was nice and dare I say, smooth. Not much finish but I'm glad I got this out of my system. I will not replace it, mostly because of cost, but can see myself reaching for this on occasion & enjoying... P.S. Bulliet BiB in the glass now. Pretty sure this is my favorite Bulliet to date... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted April 21 Author Share Posted April 21 4RSB it’s all about ME in the glass after a long, but rewarding Monday. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebo Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 On 4/20/2025 at 2:22 PM, markandrex said: Some SA Tanager after seeing all of the family away to their travels home. I do enjoy an excellent bourbon enhanced by a quiet house. How does that compare to the cask strength? I've been trying to find a bottle, but I haven't found one yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markandrex Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 1 hour ago, ebo said: How does that compare to the cask strength? I've been trying to find a bottle, but I haven't found one yet. It is a completely different profile. The process adds a layered profile. I enjoy their regular and their CS but it is elevated and deeper like a WSR to a WLW. Posted January 12 We opened the SA Tanager last night. Since it was a fresh opening, we gave it about 15 minutes in the glencarin before starting to open up. Again , the packaging and details on this bottle is spectacular! The Still Austin team did an amazing job on every aspect of this offering. Nose: Orange peel, strawberries, raspberries, peanut brittle ( homemade kind), coconut and egg nog Palate: caramel, brown sugar, cinnamon, tea, cocoa and ripe strawberries Finish: Salted caramel, fruit tarts, nutmeg, and cinnamon. This is a very special bottle,, it will be dolled out very sparingly. It has a depth and complexity that is very rare. I am very happy to have three bottles. I may even try to add to that count. My two friends said it was the most amazing bourbon they had ever had. It will be interesting to see if it opens up any with time. Nancy and the distilling team outdid themselves with this. The level of expertise is breathtaking. It easily is in the top five bourbons I have ever had in 50 years of enjoying this hobby. If you have the opportunity to acquire a bottle (or more), do so. You will not regret your decision. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cibsie Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 Won this at a raffle for MSRP today. Very solid pour, but I can't say I'd buy another at this price, especially when it's fairly easy to find a barrel strength store pick for less. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 51 minutes ago, Cibsie said: Won this at a raffle for MSRP today. Very solid pour, but I can't say I'd buy another at this price, especially when it's fairly easy to find a barrel strength store pick for less. Yeah but those barrel strength store picks are only 4 year old whiskey, 5 years tops. That one is 10 years age stated. So which is the better value? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDN98 Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 8 hours ago, Cibsie said: Won this at a raffle for MSRP today. Very solid pour, but I can't say I'd buy another at this price, especially when it's fairly easy to find a barrel strength store pick for less. I felt the same with the one I bought last year. I enjoyed it, but not as much as I enjoy the OF Barrel Strength store picks. The 1924 mash bill (79% corn, 11% rye, and 10% malted barley) is also different from your standard OF mash bill of 72% corn, 18% rye, and 10% malted barley and I get none of the notes I usually get in the OF offerings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 37 minutes ago, NDN98 said: I felt the same with the one I bought last year. I enjoyed it, but not as much as I enjoy the OF Barrel Strength store picks. The 1924 mash bill (79% corn, 11% rye, and 10% malted barley) is also different from your standard OF mash bill of 72% corn, 18% rye, and 10% malted barley and I get none of the notes I usually get in the OF offerings. Yeah, the 1924 is the Early Times mash bill. That used to be sourced for Michters and Cream Of KY too. I guess they age ET enough, then it's $$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 9 hours ago, Kepler said: Yeah but those barrel strength store picks are only 4 year old whiskey, 5 years tops. That one is 10 years age stated. So which is the better value? I usually think in those same terms, especially with my penchant for being such a cheap bastard, but if I like what's in the bottle I don't care how old it is.... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grady330 Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 Bulliet BiB, WT 101, 4R SmB 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 11 hours ago, Skinsfan1311 said: I usually think in those same terms, especially with my penchant for being such a cheap bastard, but if I like what's in the bottle I don't care how old it is.... Yep I agree with this. It's just when assessing value of a whiskey at retail prices, to me the age of the liquid comes before the the proof level. That's the only point I was trying to make (clumsily I admit). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 On 4/21/2025 at 6:51 PM, ebo said: How does that compare to the cask strength? I've been trying to find a bottle, but I haven't found one yet. 23 hours ago, markandrex said: It is a completely different profile. The process adds a layered profile. I enjoy their regular and their CS but it is elevated and deeper like a WSR to a WLW. I think the Tanager is a blend of the bourbons from their Bottled in Bond seasonal collection (red corn, blue corn and white corn). I mean if one can't find Tanager (I didn't) I suppose a "poor man's" version could be blended at home using those three BiB bottles. I emptied my only white corn Bib (the one called "High Rye") and now I wish I'd kept a few ounces for a home blend. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 1 hour ago, Kepler said: Yep I agree with this. It's just when assessing value of a whiskey at retail prices, to me the age of the liquid comes before the the proof level. That's the only point I was trying to make (clumsily I admit). Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markandrex Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 Some leftover Dic Swinson in a cherry limeade, not worth a pic, while opening the pool, worth a pic! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 Had a pour of BT last night. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 2 hours ago, markandrex said: Some leftover Dic Swinson in a cherry limeade, not worth a pic, while opening the pool, worth a pic! Ohhhh now that looks nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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