What Bourbon Are You Drinking Spring 2025?

[Richnimrod]

Still pouring from that bottle of OGD 114.   Low-fill now, so I may as well kill it off.   Maybe not today; but, next time I pour for sure.  Prolly only about 3-decent pours left... or maybe two big-uns.    Lovely Bourbon!

[Clueby]

2 hours ago, fosmith said:

I recently had the opportunity to try both the KC 18 and the EC 18, not blind or side by side but, a pour of the EC following a pour of the KC.  The KC was oaky but with delicious sweet oak.  The EC was oaky but with an astringent finish that I did not like at all.  

 

6 hours ago, rzelinka said:

At the price for an 18 year, I think it's one if not the best value. I prefer this over the Elijah Craig 18. After drinking both in a blind, I know appreciate what it means when someone says a bourbon is oaky. The Elijah Craig smells very oaky

The EC can at times be very astringent and get that "sucking on a toothpick" taste. But since they are single barrels, when you find a good one they are very good. The batched KC18 is pretty consistent with that sweet oak smell and taste. 

[smokinjoe]

Finally, got the 4R Yella Label in the freezer.  Finally, got a good hot and muggy day to open it up.  Finally, got my yard work done, so sipping on this cold beauty while listening to Braves post game show on the radio.  

[Kepler]

42 minutes ago, Clueby said:

 

The EC can at times be very astringent and get that "sucking on a toothpick" taste. But since they are single barrels, when you find a good one they are very good. The batched KC18 is pretty consistent with that sweet oak smell and taste. 

Interesting, I didn't even realize that EC18 was a single barrel.  I tasted one once from a family member's bottle, and was done with them after that.  And this was back when there were available for $90ish or less.  I've never even paid attention to them since then. 

 

Knob Creek has figured out how to get the good part (sweet oak) without the bad part (dry tannins).

[MSB]

4 hours ago, Skinsfan1311 said:

I was very pleasantly surprised when I got my hands on a bottle of the 1792 BiB. 

I really enjoy my 1792 bib's. 

I also find the off the shelf version of the SiB to be a very wise choice as well.(imo)

 

I have had fp, fp sp, sib, sib sp, 12yr, bib, bib sp and wheat releases. They are in their own way a good drink, but I prefer the bib and sib from the shelf.

 

I was just thinking I might have to do a blend of the fp and smb......Anyone try this on SB? Suggestions on mix ratio?

 

 

 

Edited Sunday at 09:05 PM by MSB
Added "mix" and add bib, bibsp

[Kepler]

51 minutes ago, MSB said:

I really enjoy my 1792 bib's. 

I also find the off the shelf version of the SiB to be a very wise choice as well.(imo)

 

I have had fp, fp sp, sib, sib sp, 12yr, bib, bib sp and wheat releases. They are in their own way a good drink, but I prefer the bib and sib from the shelf.

 

I was just thinking I might have to do a blend of the fp and smb......Anyone try this on SB? Suggestions on mix ratio?

 

 

 

 

Yes, definitely blend the Full Proof with any well-aged Barton's bourbon to tone it down.  You can thank me later.

 

I have tried all the 1792 bottles they've released.  I can just say I liked the brand a lot better when they only had an 8 year age stated Ridgemont Reserve bottle for 22 bucks. 

 

Of their current available offerings, IMHO only the beige neck bank "Single Barrel," the yellow Bonded, and the basement priced Small Batch are worth purchasing at regular MSRP.  Yes the Full Proof is a flavor bomb but it's kinda hot and doesn't provide anything better flavor-wise than the SiB or Bonded.  Too many people are blinded by high proof.

 

The High Rye was probably my favorite, but from what I've heard, it's been discontinued... (until they lay down more barrels anyway)

[MSB]

28 minutes ago, Kepler said:

 

Yes, definitely blend the Full Proof with any well-aged Barton's bourbon to tone it down.  You can thank me later.

 

I have tried all the 1792 bottles they've released.  I can just say I liked the brand a lot better when they only had an 8 year age stated Ridgemont Reserve bottle for 22 bucks. 

 

Of their current available offerings, IMHO only the beige neck bank "Single Barrel," the yellow Bonded, and the basement priced Small Batch are worth purchasing at regular MSRP.  Yes the Full Proof is a flavor bomb but it's kinda hot and doesn't provide anything better flavor-wise than the SiB or Bonded.  Too many people are blinded by high proof.

 

The High Rye was probably my favorite, but from what I've heard, it's been discontinued... (until they lay down more barrels anyway)

Thanks for the positive feedback on blending down the fp.

 

I wish i could have had the 8yr RR for 22$. And the rye as well. I will have to take your word on those.

[Kepler]

56 minutes ago, MSB said:

Thanks for the positive feedback on blending down the fp.

 

I wish i could have had the 8yr RR for 22$. And the rye as well. I will have to take your word on those.

[Thomm]

4 hours ago, smokinjoe said:

Finally, got the 4R Yella Label in the freezer.  Finally, got a good hot and muggy day to open it up.  Finally, got my yard work done, so sipping on this cold beauty while listening to Braves post game show on the radio.  

Conventional wisdom is to wait for Memorial Day weekend to plant your garden, and as the true beginning of summer.  I disagree.  The first SB member's photo of a frosty bottle of Yellow Label in a back yard is the true indicator.  Thank you for the affirmation.

[rzelinka]

9 hours ago, Skinsfan1311 said:

I was very pleasantly surprised when I got my hands on a bottle of the 1792 BiB. 

I just learned there’s also a 12 year. Anyone tried this?

[rzelinka]

6 hours ago, smokinjoe said:

Finally, got the 4R Yella Label in the freezer.  Finally, got a good hot and muggy day to open it up.  Finally, got my yard work done, so sipping on this cold beauty while listening to Braves post game show on the radio.  

How awesome. I’m still waiting for a hot and humid day here. It’s coming, no doubt about it 

[fishnbowljoe]

[fishnbowljoe]

Second pour of the evening, E H Taylor SmB.

[Anwalt]

RR13 in a 2 oz in the Atlanta Delta lounge. Much better than what they serve here.

[bayouredd]

Started with an EW SiB freezer pour. I don't think I'll repeat the freezer with this one. Good, but not really a hit...

 

Just finished smoking a cigar outside in the heat; why; because I'm cool - or - maybe because Mrs. Redd doesn't let me smoke inside. Most likely the latter!

Funny how after spending the last 3 days at 90 degrees, 84 is quite pleasant.

Anyway, I smoked with a friend...

 

 

[smokinjoe]

2 hours ago, bayouredd said:

Started with an EW SiB freezer pour. I don't think I'll repeat the freezer with this one. Good, but not really a hit...

 

Just finished smoking a cigar outside in the heat; why; because I'm cool - or - maybe because Mrs. Redd doesn't let me smoke inside. Most likely the latter!

Funny how after spending the last 3 days at 90 degrees, 84 is quite pleasant.

Anyway, I smoked with a friend...

 

 

A good man to hang with, for sure.  

[JCwhammie]

Initial thought, I like it. But with similar age and mash bill, I prefer the new 4R SIB OESK 100 proof. 

My next buy will be Bulliett BIB. It's been probably 10 or so years since I bought a Bulliett bottle, but everyone has been speaking pretty glowingly about that one. 

[smokinjoe]

9 minutes ago, JCwhammie said:

Initial thought, I like it. But with similar age and mash bill, I prefer the new 4R SIB OESK 100 proof. 

My next buy will be Bulliett BIB. It's been probably 10 or so years since I bought a Bulliett bottle, but everyone has been speaking pretty glowingly about that one. 

I liked it, too.  But, at 8 years, I didn’t think it was that significantly better than the initial 4 year release. Perhaps, they need to push around with it.  

[Kepler]

23 hours ago, rzelinka said:

I just learned there’s also a 12 year. Anyone tried this?

 

Yes.  It's fine but not my favorite.  If you cannot find it, try a Calumet Farms which is distilled at Barton as well.

 

[MSB]

2 hours ago, JCwhammie said:

Initial thought, I like it. But with similar age and mash bill, I prefer the new 4R SIB OESK 100 proof. 

My next buy will be Bulliett BIB. It's been probably 10 or so years since I bought a Bulliett bottle, but everyone has been speaking pretty glowingly about that one. 

I have been wanting to grab one of those but each time I am a day late or a dollar short( more like 20-30$ short of what the party store is asking above msrp).

[MSB]

Just poured OGD 114. Oh, it is sooo goood!