What bourbon are you drinking now?

[jeff]

Welcome Mike, glad you found us :toast:

[SBOmarc]

Okay, first things first: This is my first post on this board. Hi, everyone, some of whom I recognize from another board.

Now, to the good stuff: A couple of fingers of Pappy 15 yo from a bottle that Julian and Preston signed at a tasting in Louisville, last December.

A bad day at work means some of the best get poured at home.

Mike

Welcome to the board..

Name Dropper!

[bluesbassdad]

Henry McKenna Single Barrel.

I'm having it along with BBQ pork and mixed vegs in cheese sauce. HMSB continues to be my favorite among HH bottlings. The characteristic eucalyptus/menthol/grassy flavors are less assertive than other members of the line, allowing the basic bourbon flavors to hold sway.

As I've said before in regard to EWSB, this one goes well with just about any zesty food. I can't say the same about any of my favorite solo pours from other distilleries.

Yours truly,

Dave Morefield

[jeff]

Tonight it's an AAA 10yo over ice. Man I love this bourbon :yum:

[RandyJackson] Hey dogpound, we got a hot one in here tonight! [/RandyJackson]

[ratcheer]

Henry McKenna Single Barrel.

I'm having it along with BBQ pork and mixed vegs in cheese sauce. HMSB continues to be my favorite among HH bottlings. .....

Yours truly,

Dave Morefield

I agree.

Tim

[barturtle]

While I was pickingup my bottle of Bakers for BOTM I saw some Old Weller Antique and remembering how much good talk there was about it recently, picked up a bottle. All the good reviews were well warranted, it's far better than I remembered, and am quite glad I picked a bottle up.

[CrispyCritter]

I found one of those WT101 bottles that came with a miniature of RB, so I first poured the RB, and then the standard 101. The RB doesn't have a batch number, but it does have a date code on the bottle that indicates an '05 bottling. It is a bit sweeter than the WT-1-99 that I had before - superb.

The standard 101 actually reminds me of the older RB batch - a bit on the dry side, but still enjoyable.

Finally, the last pour was Elmer T. Lee... it never disappoints.

[camduncan]

Tonight is pizza night, so anything that goes with pizza and that will help me get rid of this damm head cold.....

Maybe some Bookers or Elijah Craig 18yo - both good strong flavors

[T47]

Ah...Bookers, I think that might be my new favorite. I have only sampled it in a bar so far. I need to buy a bottle to perform further tests. I find that for me, OGD 114 has some of the same characteristics and flavor? Has a little more "burn" which surprises me because it is lower proof, but hey that's my tongue! Yes further exploration will be in order. That being said, OGD 114 was my nite cap...

[Ambernecter]

I had a Maker's Mark (or two!) straight up at home, and enjoyed a Four Roses in town. I have said before that Four Roses is quite unremarkable and I stand by that - just really hit the spot after a day of admin in town.

l aways had a fondness for Maker's as it was one of the 1st "better" quality Bourbons I came across. It has it's detractors on this forum but it'll do for me.

[Virus_Of_Life]

Well started the night like so many others with ORVW15, then went to something else that really grew on me while it was the BOTM ETL. And as great as the Elmer is, it just doesn't quite hold up after ORVW 15yr, what does? Even the nights that i think I have become used to and not as impressed by it, the Rip always proves itself when compared to another. One of these days I am going to go Rip vs. GTS just to see!!..... And believe it or not I still have not tried the 10 year ORVW, how does it compare? Hmmmm just had a thought, anyway ever had a single barrel of the ORVW 10?

So after that I had some Weller Antique 107 and then a sip, just a sip, of Evan Williams black, 1783 whatever you call it followed for comparison with the single barrel. This just confirmed what I have always thought, EW is a good enough, very inexpensive, quality everyday pour and I'd never again pay that much for the EWSB because it just isn't that much better or different............ IMHO

[pepcycle]

Last night I ventured into the world of Light Whiskey with Thomas Moore Light Whiskey.

Well, its light. Distinct sweet corn flavor. Like corn syrup. Mild sweetness, kind of like rum. Barrel influence is hard to find. Color is pale and consistency thin.

Very easy to drink though.

Thanks to Tim (TNBourbon) for digging up a variety of light whiskey's for me.

[photogjunkie]

Well started the night like so many others with ORVW15, then went to something else that really grew on me while it was the BOTM ETL. And as great as the Elmer is, it just doesn't quite hold up after ORVW 15yr, what does? Even the nights that i think I have become used to and not as impressed by it, the Rip always proves itself when compared to another. One of these days I am going to go Rip vs. GTS just to see!!..... And believe it or not I still have not tried the 10 year ORVW, how does it compare? Hmmmm just had a thought, anyway ever had a single barrel of the ORVW 10?

I

[fogfrog]

EWSB... this stuff is good.

[Gillman]

Tonight with some friends before dinner we sampled Evan Williams 7 years old, just superb. Every time I try it it tastes "Bardstown" to me. Also, some EC 18 year old, but I think I like the EW 7 better. Its finish was more integrated and there were still hints of the corn and congener in it, perfect balance.

Then some JD from one of my JD vattings (i.e., all JD Black but from different bottles with lashings of JD Single Barrel added).

This JD was as good as JD can be (we all agreed on it) but was not as good as any of the bourbons, not so much the flavor itself but the finish seemed a little ragged.

The piece de resistance was my own vatting of Charter 8 years old, WT, RB, Buffalo Trace and a bit of Lot 40. This was very soft and pillowy, in perfect balance. There was no Canadian whisky in it (except for the Lot 40 but that's like a straight), no spirits (vodka, etc.) and no flavouring. The others felt it was best of show but I thought the EW 7 year old was as good but different in style (more robust, forward).

In a way my vatting reminded me of Four Roses, and one can see why, but mine was (I honestly felt) better.

A very nice tasting. Some of my vatting may end up at sampler because it was particularly good.

Gary

[dale3mike]

EWSB... this stuff is good.

But, what year? I find distinct differences. :skep:

Not to be difficult, of course.

This evening, I'm enjoying (like I couldn't enjoy it) some Weller Centennial.

Mike

[bluesbassdad]

Wild Turkey 12 y/o.

Yours truly,

Dave Morefield

[BourbonJoe]

Dave, you lucky guy.

Joe

[Sijan]

Last night it was Old Forester 100 proof, then a quick comparison between OFBB Fall 1990 & Woodford Reserve.

Tonight it's Stagg, the Spring 2005 bottling. First straight, now watered down a bit.

[CrispyCritter]

Tonight I revisited my WT 101 having let it stand for a few days after the first pour. The woodiness that I noticed last time is mostly gone, and it's more into the sweet 'n' spicy realm now. Definitely a steal - especially with the mini of RB that came with it! The standard WT 101, the WT Rye, and the RB are all mighty fine pours.

Earlier, I finished off the last of my Aberlour 10yo SMSW. It has never let me down - and it was what convinced me that whisk(e)y was worthwhile in the first place.

[Sijan]

VG90, which is sweeter than remembered. About to move on to an old bottle of Elmer T. Lee, an old favorite.

[BourbonJoe]

Last night I had a pour of plain old Ezra Brooks with a Zino "Honduran" cigar. It's been a long time since I tasted regular Ezra. I found this stuff pleasant with nice vanilla and caramel notes. All this backed up by 90 proof, selling at a price just north of 10 bucks. It's a real bargain.

Joe :usflag:

[NorCalBoozer]

last night it was Jim Beam Black 7 y.o. 90 proof. I was very surprised at the fruitiness. very good. I will make sure I pick up whatever i can find on the shelves.

[BourbonJoe]

last night it was Jim Beam Black 7 y.o. 90 proof.

Is this an older expression of Beam Black. From what era?

Joe :usflag:

[NorCalBoozer]

I believe it was the previous version before the current 8 y.o. 86 proof. TNBourbon would know for sure.