ebo Posted Saturday at 10:19 PM Share Posted Saturday at 10:19 PM On 6/26/2025 at 7:56 PM, ebo said: Smoke Wagon Small Batch tonight. Not impressed. It doesn't suck, but I won't buy another bottle. I've been giving this another shot over the last few evenings. I still don't care for it. It is very tanic to me. I don't mind tannins much.... in small doses, but this just lingers on too much for me. I really wanted to like this. I just don't. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvd99 Posted Sunday at 12:31 AM Share Posted Sunday at 12:31 AM Been going back and forth with WT101 8 yr & OGD7. WT is the clear winner for me 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richnimrod Posted Sunday at 01:34 AM Share Posted Sunday at 01:34 AM Took a break from draining the low-fill JD BP SB to drain another of my 'sample bottles' from some time ago. This one was a rather larger one than most; 4-ounces. It was a Booker's "Bluegrass" from early 2016, almost 128-proof. (Nearly did me in!) Not quite as good as the "Toogie's Invitation" Booker's I killed off a week or so ago; but, very nice, as nearly all the Booker's bottles I've ever tasted. The usual profile: peanut brittle, brown sugar, caramel, and alcohol burn (more so that the Toogie's). So... another one bites the dust! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted Sunday at 03:51 AM Share Posted Sunday at 03:51 AM 2 hours ago, Richnimrod said: Took a break from draining the low-fill JD BP SB to drain another of my 'sample bottles' from some time ago. This one was a rather larger one than most; 4-ounces. It was a Booker's "Bluegrass" from early 2016, almost 128-proof. (Nearly did me in!) Not quite as good as the "Toogie's Invitation" Booker's I killed off a week or so ago; but, very nice, as nearly all the Booker's bottles I've ever tasted. The usual profile: peanut brittle, brown sugar, caramel, and alcohol burn (more so that the Toogie's). So... another one bites the dust! Good work Rich! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted Sunday at 03:52 AM Share Posted Sunday at 03:52 AM Russell's Reserve SiB store pick (Tyrone rickhouse A). Good stuff as always. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richnimrod Posted Sunday at 11:59 AM Share Posted Sunday at 11:59 AM 8 hours ago, Kepler said: Good work Rich! Well, it was pretty much a "labor of love" after all, eh? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rzelinka Posted Sunday at 05:59 PM Share Posted Sunday at 05:59 PM On 7/11/2025 at 6:43 AM, JGrassa said: my 2nd bottle in 2025! excellent both neat and on the rocks! Such potent vanilla. I see these from time to time. Who sources the the bourbon for them? They often come with excellent reviews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rzelinka Posted Sunday at 06:00 PM Share Posted Sunday at 06:00 PM 19 hours ago, ebo said: I've been giving this another shot over the last few evenings. I still don't care for it. It is very tanic to me. I don't mind tannins much.... in small doses, but this just lingers on too much for me. I really wanted to like this. I just don't. I've heard similar from others on the Smoke Wagon. It's one of the factors that have prevented me from buying a bottle. Thank you for sharing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGrassa Posted Sunday at 06:04 PM Share Posted Sunday at 06:04 PM 4 minutes ago, rzelinka said: I see these from time to time. Who sources the the bourbon for them? They often come with excellent reviews not sure tbh. I think it is still undisclosed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grady330 Posted Sunday at 06:07 PM Share Posted Sunday at 06:07 PM WTRB, James Pepper, Nashville Barrel. Staples fortunately!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted Sunday at 07:04 PM Share Posted Sunday at 07:04 PM 59 minutes ago, JGrassa said: not sure tbh. I think it is still undisclosed. Probably says "distilled in" with a location in fine print on the back label. If it says distilled in Indiana, then it's MGP. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM818 Posted Sunday at 07:13 PM Share Posted Sunday at 07:13 PM (edited) I am thinking about picking up Batch 2. Edited Sunday at 07:34 PM by MM818 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGrassa Posted Sunday at 07:29 PM Share Posted Sunday at 07:29 PM 22 minutes ago, Kepler said: Probably says "distilled in" with a location in fine print on the back label. If it says distilled in Indiana, then it's MGP. b002 is actually Kentucky. Just not sure where. Hard for me to even get a tell on it by taste either tbh. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGrassa Posted Sunday at 07:32 PM Share Posted Sunday at 07:32 PM https://www.seelbachsspirits.com/product/10-year-batch-002-131-2-proof-10-year-cask-strength-kentucky-straight-bourbon Mashbill can be found there. Apparently only 608 bottles made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted Sunday at 07:59 PM Share Posted Sunday at 07:59 PM 29 minutes ago, JGrassa said: b002 is actually Kentucky. Just not sure where. Hard for me to even get a tell on it by taste either tbh. Ahh okay. Yeah being Kentucky there's no telling who made it. I'm not familiar with that brand personally so I don't have any idea either . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGrassa Posted Sunday at 09:36 PM Share Posted Sunday at 09:36 PM 1 hour ago, Kepler said: I'm not familiar with that brand personally so I don't have any idea either . They are worth looking into. They dont just have a line of whiskies, but they are an online retailer that has built up some great connections with good brands. Despite owning a retail shop in NY, I still just bought a Dark Arts bottling from them that isn't available here in NY otherwise. They also have some pretty good glasses that I think are comparable to Glencairns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted Sunday at 09:59 PM Share Posted Sunday at 09:59 PM 21 minutes ago, JGrassa said: They are worth looking into. They dont just have a line of whiskies, but they are an online retailer that has built up some great connections with good brands. Despite owning a retail shop in NY, I still just bought a Dark Arts bottling from them that isn't available here in NY otherwise. They also have some pretty good glasses that I think are comparable to Glencairns. Thanks for the info. I'm familiar with Seelbach's the online retailer but not the whiskey brand itself. There are so many 'Johnnie come lately' brands of NDP sourced whiskey, I can't keep up. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted Sunday at 10:53 PM Share Posted Sunday at 10:53 PM 3 hours ago, JGrassa said: https://www.seelbachsspirits.com/product/10-year-batch-002-131-2-proof-10-year-cask-strength-kentucky-straight-bourbon Mashbill can be found there. Apparently only 608 bottles made. All we know for sure is, they have to put the state where it was distilled on the label; state where it was bottled too, if that's different. Anyway, I went back to the Whiskey Tree thread. It turns out Barton happens to be (75/15/10) mash bill also. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattk Posted Sunday at 11:30 PM Share Posted Sunday at 11:30 PM I hopefully finished my war with the yellow jackets in the front yard today. So a bourbon seemed just right. I decided to have a pour of this jbdc i happen to own. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted yesterday at 12:58 AM Share Posted yesterday at 12:58 AM Enjoying a sample of a Stagg Jr. single barrel from a friend tonight. It’s hitting all the right notes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzhead Posted yesterday at 02:09 AM Share Posted yesterday at 02:09 AM After a long day at the beach, those who know Fred relax with a Pikesville. Fred himself, having acquired a marine patina to equal the finest Lagavulin, relaxed with kibble. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted yesterday at 03:17 AM Share Posted yesterday at 03:17 AM A pour of 2023 Cellar Aged in the MM glass. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGrassa Posted 15 hours ago Share Posted 15 hours ago Had a bit of this last night. Going to finish it this week. Not technically a Bourbon because it is Canadian. Incredible juice though 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted 5 hours ago Share Posted 5 hours ago What a ClusterF¥{K Monday. A lot to do going in, and a multitude of problems kept me to only getting a fraction of them done. So, called it a day after throwing some shit across my office (luckily didn’t break anything…), poured an Old Forester 86 proof over a big, clear, cube, and now sitting outside to decompress and get some fresh air. Breathe….. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted 4 hours ago Share Posted 4 hours ago 1 hour ago, smokinjoe said: What a ClusterF¥{K Monday. A lot to do going in, and a multitude of problems kept me to only getting a fraction of them done. So, called it a day after throwing some shit across my office (luckily didn’t break anything…), poured an Old Forester 86 proof over a big, clear, cube, and now sitting outside to decompress and get some fresh air. Breathe….. It'll only get better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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