What Bourbon Are You Drinking Spring 2025?

[bayouredd]

1 hour ago, markandrex said:

I’m having some WLW.  I/we spent the day with several doctors at different practices.  I hurt myself a few weeks ago and it has been degenerative.  They are looking at my back and pelvis (x-rays and mri). Hopefully get some answers soon.  
Time for the really good stuff to get poured.

Jealous of the WLW which is an elusive Bigfoot to me, but really hoping for "big improvement" to your health & well-being...

[Kepler]

1 hour ago, markandrex said:

I’m having some WLW.  I/we spent the day with several doctors at different practices.  I hurt myself a few weeks ago and it has been degenerative.  They are looking at my back and pelvis (x-rays and mri). Hopefully get some answers soon.  
Time for the really good stuff to get poured.

Good luck on your condition.  Been there myself and it's not fun.

[Kepler]

On 5/18/2025 at 9:54 PM, rzelinka said:

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

 

21 hours ago, Kepler said:

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

 

Ok I might have sold the 1792 12 Year a little short in my previous response.  Your post inspired me to revisit it for the first time in a long time.  It's a very solid pour and is singing with my palate tonight. (This sort of reinforces my feelings about Barton bourbon -- it's typically hit and miss for me depending on my palate mood. But I enjoy it more times than not ... I just don’t reach for it as often as I probably should, which is on me).  

 

I am very impressed that despite the 12 years in oak this still retains that Barton fruitiness that I like. 

I will still contend that Calumet 14 and 16 are better, ... BUT at a much higher cost of entry than this one.  If you see it for a reasonable price I recommend it.  Just don't overpay since there are plenty of good Barton options out there.

 

 

 

Edited 22 hours ago by Kepler

[Richnimrod]

2 hours ago, markandrex said:

I’m having some WLW.  I/we spent the day with several doctors at different practices.  I hurt myself a few weeks ago and it has been degenerative.  They are looking at my back and pelvis (x-rays and mri). Hopefully get some answers soon.  
Time for the really good stuff to get poured.

Here's my hope for your speedy and complete recovery!   

Here's a bit of what may (or may not) be useful 'wisdom'.   I have had more than a little bit of trouble with my lower back / hips (along with some significant arthritis in various joints).   I finally got the best help from a "spine specialist", a physiatrist (if I spelled that right).   Her practice eschewed using the various diagnostic imaging options before an actual careful hands-on exam, along with an extensive question/answer session.   She believed strongly that too many diagnoses were incorrect or incomplete when relying too heavily on only imaging.    She and her team did what they do, then referred me to a skilled Physical Therapist practice with a treatment plan to follow.    This PT works closely with her team giving and receiving feedback all through the PT course, and adjusting along the way.    If you can find such a person/practice, it may be very beneficial.    Good Luck!!!!

(And, I'll offer this completely useless hope that you enjoyed that awful WLW.)   (I know how rarely that stuph satisfies.)  HA!

[Davesnothere]

My best friend stopped by the other night and he's a Jack guy. I also snuck in a little Buffalo Trace.

 

Edited 20 hours ago by Davesnothere

[MSB]

Picked up the Kicking Chicken btl the other day( WT 101 ) and poured a glass tonight. First time in prolly a couple yrs since I have had it. 

I have never been a BIG fan of the 101. I have prefered OF 100, 4R SiB, KC 100,.... all for about the same price( ok, 4R SiB is 10+$ more, not a fair price comparison) . They all have satisfied my taste buddies on multiple levels where 101 has not. 

 

And tonight, same as before, not really impressed. It is NOT horrible but just not captivating in any way for me. I really was hoping it would be close to the 8yr or even the 70th btls, but it is not close for me. Those other 2 btls are head and shoulders above this 101.  

 

I can't make sense of this. I really love RRSiB, WTKS and Rare Breed. I really enjoyed the 70th and do enjoy the 8yr. I just don't see the hype of the 101.

 

May I still be a member of the flock?  Or am I stuck delivering flowers with the herd?

[Thomm]

I ain't had one of these open in quite a while.  

The carnation asked if it could be included in the shot, to ensure "thematic cohesion." I agreed but didn't let on that I had no idea what that meant.

Even the flowers around here are smarter than me (I).

[MSB]

3 minutes ago, Thomm said:

I ain't had one of these open in quite a while.  

The carnation asked if it could be included in the shot, to ensure "thematic cohesion." I agreed but didn't let on that I had no idea what that meant.

Even the flowers around here are smarter than me (I).

[Kepler]

28 minutes ago, MSB said:

...

May I still be a member of the flock?  Or am I stuck delivering flowers with the herd?

 

No, sorry, .... your application to The Flock is hereby rejected

[MSB]

 

 

 

[MSB]

1 minute ago, Kepler said:

 

No, sorry, .... your application to The Flock is hereby rejected

I guess any flock that WOULD have me, I wouldn't want to be part of.

 

 

[Kepler]

10 minutes ago, MSB said:

I guess any flock that WOULD have me, I wouldn't want to be part of.

 

 

 Lmao.  Okay, Groucho! 

[MSB]

1 hour ago, MSB said:

Picked up the Kicking Chicken btl the other day( WT 101 ) and poured a glass tonight. First time in prolly a couple yrs since I have had it. 

I have never been a BIG fan of the 101. I have prefered OF 100, 4R SiB, KC 100,.... all for about the same price( ok, 4R SiB is 10+$ more, not a fair price comparison) . They all have satisfied my taste buddies on multiple levels where 101 has not. 

 

And tonight, same as before, not really impressed. It is NOT horrible but just not captivating in any way for me. I really was hoping it would be close to the 8yr or even the 70th btls, but it is not close for me. Those other 2 btls are head and shoulders above this 101.  

 

I can't make sense of this. I really love RRSiB, WTKS and Rare Breed. I really enjoyed the 70th and do enjoy the 8yr. I just don't see the hype of the 101.

 

May I still be a member of the flock?  Or am I stuck delivering flowers with the herd?

Add OGD BiB to the "prefered" list.

Edited 18 hours ago by MSB
Prefered, not better.

[PaulO]

15 hours ago, markandrex said:

I’m having some WLW.  I/we spent the day with several doctors at different practices.  I hurt myself a few weeks ago and it has been degenerative.  They are looking at my back and pelvis (x-rays and mri). Hopefully get some answers soon.  
Time for the really good stuff to get poured.

I wish you a speedy recovery.  

[Skinsfan1311]

11 hours ago, MSB said:

Picked up the Kicking Chicken btl the other day( WT 101 ) and poured a glass tonight. First time in prolly a couple yrs since I have had it. 

I have never been a BIG fan of the 101. I have prefered OF 100, 4R SiB, KC 100,.... all for about the same price( ok, 4R SiB is 10+$ more, not a fair price comparison) . They all have satisfied my taste buddies on multiple levels where 101 has not. 

 

And tonight, same as before, not really impressed. It is NOT horrible but just not captivating in any way for me. I really was hoping it would be close to the 8yr or even the 70th btls, but it is not close for me. Those other 2 btls are head and shoulders above this 101.  

 

I can't make sense of this. I really love RRSiB, WTKS and Rare Breed. I really enjoyed the 70th and do enjoy the 8yr. I just don't see the hype of the 101.

 

May I still be a member of the flock?  Or am I stuck delivering flowers with the herd?

I did a blind SBS with the 8yr vs the standard 101.  I thought that the 8 year was a little better than the standard, but not $20.00 better.    

You like what you like....now go deliver some flowers!! 

[MSB]

12 minutes ago, Skinsfan1311 said:

I did a blind SBS with the 8yr vs the standard 101.  I thought that the 8 year was a little better than the standard, but not $20.00 better.    

You like what you like....now go deliver some flowers!! 

 

Lol

Edited 8 hours ago by MSB

[PaulO]

11 hours ago, MSB said:

Picked up the Kicking Chicken btl the other day( WT 101 ) and poured a glass tonight. First time in prolly a couple yrs since I have had it. 

I have never been a BIG fan of the 101. I have prefered OF 100, 4R SiB, KC 100,.... all for about the same price( ok, 4R SiB is 10+$ more, not a fair price comparison) . They all have satisfied my taste buddies on multiple levels where 101 has not. 

 

And tonight, same as before, not really impressed. It is NOT horrible but just not captivating in any way for me. I really was hoping it would be close to the 8yr or even the 70th btls, but it is not close for me. Those other 2 btls are head and shoulders above this 101.  

 

I can't make sense of this. I really love RRSiB, WTKS and Rare Breed. I really enjoyed the 70th and do enjoy the 8yr. I just don't see the hype of the 101.

 

May I still be a member of the flock?  Or am I stuck delivering flowers with the herd?

All the legacy distillers have labels in their line ups that do or don't appeal to me for various reasons.

From WT, I wont be buying the 81, or flavored stuff.  Pretty much anything else - yes, please.

I'm not an ER fan, but like other stuff from BT.

My most expensive bottle of 4R was not my favorite from them.

And on and on 

[MSB]

23 minutes ago, Skinsfan1311 said:

I did a blind SBS with the 8yr vs the standard 101.  I thought that the 8 year was a little better than the standard, but not $20.00 better.    

You like what you like....now go deliver some flowers!! 

I will do a blind sbs and see if it is me or the liquid inside.

Either way, I hope the 8yr price drops as some have predicted here on SB.

[MSB]

10 minutes ago, PaulO said:

All the legacy distillers have labels in their line ups that do or don't appeal to me for various reasons.

From WT, I wont be buying the 81, or flavored stuff.  Pretty much anything else - yes, please.

I'm not an ER fan, but like other stuff from BT.

My most expensive bottle of 4R was not my favorite from them.

And on and on 

I agree with you  about certain products from various distilleries not being in anyone's wheelhouse. ( for whatever reasons)

For me, most sub 90pf's don't make it home with me. Exceptions, but not limited to, 4R YL, OF 86pf, EW SiB, EW 1783 86pf( out of production now).

[Skinsfan1311]

2 hours ago, MSB said:

I will do a blind sbs and see if it is me or the liquid inside.

Either way, I hope the 8yr price drops as some have predicted here on SB.

It wasn't exactly blind for me.   Mrs. Skinsfan poured them, but it was immediately obvious which one was the 8 year, because it was darker.    You should almost have whoever pours them, wrap the bottom of the glasses in painters tape so it will be a true blind.  

 

 

 

[MSB]

6 minutes ago, Skinsfan1311 said:

It wasn't exactly blind for me.   Mrs. Skinsfan poured them, but it was immediately obvious which one was the 8 year, because it was darker.    You should almost have whoever pours them, wrap the bottom of the glasses in painters tape so it will be a true blind.  

 

 

 

I recall you "cheated" on your blind. Lol

 

I will do something as you suggested, cover the glasses. I hope they are closer to flavor as you discovered so I too can save 20$.

[Skinsfan1311]

27 minutes ago, MSB said:

I recall you "cheated" on your blind. Lol

 

I will do something as you suggested, cover the glasses. I hope they are closer to flavor as you discovered so I too can save 20$.

Yup!      I don't have the most sophisticated palate, but there wasn't much difference to me.    Who knows, maybe the bottle that you've had for a few years isn't as good as the current releases.     I hope it works out for you and you can save a few $$$.    If the cost of the 8 year goes down, significantly, I'd reconsider buying it again.

[Anwalt]

22 hours ago, markandrex said:

I’m having some WLW.  I/we spent the day with several doctors at different practices.  I hurt myself a few weeks ago and it has been degenerative.  They are looking at my back and pelvis (x-rays and mri). Hopefully get some answers soon.  
Time for the really good stuff to get poured.

 

I hope you get good answers, heal up!

[Anwalt]

4R SBLE 2022. Loving it (though I think the '23 is better, more complex, deeper flavor, a bit less burn). I keep meaning to get into the 4R BP SiB's I have....but other bottles keep getting in the way.