What bourbon are you drinking now?

[camduncan]

Old Rip Van Winkle 10yo - UK bottle.

Actually, if my head is anything to go by today:coffeedrinker:.... I drank far to much last night :drinking:

[RedVette]

Since I am traveling tomorrow, I chose quality over quantity and have a glass of Pappy 15 in hand. I am starting to have problems pouring this, knowing how hard it is going to be to replace.

Pappy shortages mess with the mind.

[ProofPositive]

Pappy shortages mess with the mind.

As do ORVW and WT12 shortages. I have experienced neither as of yet but am short on Pappy in all flavors. Also, due to the full moon and bourbon werewolves roaming about the countryside at will spreading mayhem & panic, I was forced to lock down everything in the bunker tonite and provide an extra layer of security to protect the liquid gold. I'm sitting here right now on top of it all with silver tipped bullets in my Glock well within reach of my right hand. With my left hand, am enjoying a pour of Antique 107 to be followed by WT KS. I might have to stay up until sunrise - so there may be a break-out of some Pappy somewhere down the line.

[NorCalBoozer]

had some more last night. got a very distinct smell of ripe banana on the nose. first time I'd ever really had that smell from a bourbon.

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.

[jeff]

Tonight I'm having a pour of this month's BOTM: Baker's. I bought a new bottle today on the way home from work; it's been at least a year since I've had this open at home. And just as I remembered it would be, it's still my favorite Jim Beam whiskey :yum:

[AJ123]

Found a stash of WT Tribute at local store! I was so eager to compare, I laid out PVWFR 20, RR 10, and Stagg, then put a half jigger or less in each glass (tulip tasting glasses), then cut to equalize alchol content and then some. I had a hard time saying which was better - I like them all!! so anyway, I dispensed with tasting and poured myself a generous amount of WT Tribute in my usual evening way of drinking -- and d*mn if it didn't taste hugely more flavorful in every way and less dry then all of my tasting glasses. Now I'm wondering about tasting and glasses a lot more. I guess the solution is just to taste generously one or two at a time in the manner you like to drink it!

In general, I'm currently going through my PVWFR 20 at an alarming rate (my first bottle).

AJ

[Gillman]

Wild Turkey Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey. This has improved so much over the last 5 years it's not funny. It is, amazingly for both a rye and a 101 proof whiskey, soft almost as milk with subtle flavours of spice, damask perfume and light oak (not too much char). Who would have thought a powerhouse straight rye could be subtle? But it is. I would have to say it is the standout straight whiskey for me so far this year.

Gary

[wadewood]

picked up a bottle of WT Rare Breed, the -03 batch. As others have noted, it is very good.

Gary - I agree with your take on the WT Rye. A very good rye at a great price.

[T47]

WT Kentucky Spirit, very nice flavor and warms the tongue without a burn.

[bourbonbob]

I just returned from DC and found a few 1 liter bottles of Eagle Rare 101- 10 Year. What a great pour for the price. :cool:

bourbonbob

[tsangster]

ORVW 10 year 90 proof. Found 2 bottles at a store I had forgotten about (Ok, scared to go in unarmed). Also scored an ORVW 15. If the WT12 on the top shelf sits there long enough I'll grab it too.

The ORVW 10 may replace one of the bourbons on my top 10 list. Still too early to tell after only 1/2 glass. Sure is good.

[fogfrog]

Evan Williams 7YO. As a matter of fact, I am drinking the end of the bottle. Will have to buy another. Am thinking maybe will be Ezra Brooks instead. I hear its the same stuff anyway, but you know its 90 proof instead of 80 so maybe a little better I don't know.

The Evan Williams 7YO is a good whiskey. It is very warming! *smiles* its got a good bourbony taste and finishes with a bit of a peppery taste but not too much.

[ProofPositive]

Tonight, it is Antique 107 to be followed by WT Kentucky Spirit.....a very good night to all!

[mythrenegade]

I'm enjoying a glass of Maker's Mark right now. Great stuff. Prior to that I had a bottle of Stone Ruination in celebration that my finals are finished. If any of you are into IPA's, Ruination is by far the best IPA I've ever had. It's an AMAZING brew.

Joel

[Special Reserve]

Tonight, it is Antique 107 to be followed by WT Kentucky Spirit.....a very good night to all!

I was thinking about the reverse order. I usually like to sample the bourbon that I consider to be better first. They both are good but Antique is one of my "regular" pours.

[AJ123]

I'm going to have a little Makers Mark, Weller 12 (which I'm opening tonight - first time for me), and a little of PVW 20. (I'm getting my wheat grains tonight!). I'll probably end up wondering which other Weller's are good to try.

[SBOmarc]

It does not happen very much, so in response I will be enjoying a Blanton's or 2 with the NCAA hoops. From there I plan to finish with a Booker's.

[jeff]

I'm enjoying a glass of Maker's Mark right now. Great stuff. Prior to that I had a bottle of Stone Ruination in celebration that my finals are finished. If any of you are into IPA's, Ruination is by far the best IPA I've ever had. It's an AMAZING brew.

Joel

Agreed, but I'm suprised that you could taste the bourbon after your taste buds had been cauterized by all those hops:lol:

[AJ123]

Well, I think that PVW 20 is still my fav of everything open on my shelf. Just a really nice blend of flavors from intial whiff to the lingering aftertaste. There is both rye and wheat and other flavors and no bite despite being aged for 20 years. MM will remain a fav as it got me into this - the hometown favorite and recognizable. Weller 12 had a little afterbite, but an extremely nice aroma.

Bought a bottle of Baker's on way home - so will be able to join in the BOTM review. Also picked up two more Wild Turkey Russel Reserve 101 TRIBUTE. There is one more at my secret source. All three were $81 so I may go back for last one and just wait and sell on EBAY in a year or two for $150... then again, may just stock up for my own use!!! Despite my own predilection for everything wheat, I like it!:slappin:

I'm going to have a little Makers Mark, Weller 12 (which I'm opening tonight - first time for me), and a little of PVW 20. (I'm getting my wheat grains tonight!). I'll probably end up wondering which other Weller's are good to try.

[T47]

I picked up a bottle of Bookers today; I was hoping I would enjoy it as much as the one I tried in a bar a few weeks ago and I am not disappointed. For me this has the best taste of any of the bourbons I have tried so far. Quite a bite for a finish, but I am nursing it along and really enjoy it.

I was surprised when I went in to the Liquor store to find a Rittenhouse Rye 80 proof...I just bought 2 of the 100 proof a few weeks ago and thought that was the last Rittenhouse in the State (well it was according to the web site which I find to be less than accurate all the time!). I didn't know it came in an 80 proof, of course a short search here, and I did find it has been mentioned, so i guess this is not an example of a distillery dropping the proof of another bottle. I picked one up for part of a Rye Tasting later this summer.

Hope you all have a great weekend.

:toast:

[mrt]

Early Times Bourbon, again. I had a little pour, while I was listening the football match on the radio (Fenerbahçe-Ankaragücü). I took a sip for every goal that Fenerbahçe scored, and the score was 4-1 . Four sips, and that's ok

[Geo]

Started with a pour of Old Weller Antique 107. Then a nice pour of William Larue Weller, now I am starting a nice 2oz pour of Fall '05 Stagg....

[TNbourbon]

I found a stash of 20 semi-old, Bill Friel-era Very Old Barton BIB 200mls today (1995 bottlings, from the look of them), and picked them up quite reasonably. Am sampling now and, quite frankly, I can't decide whether or not I like it. With no age statement, I assume 4 years old -- and, certainly, there is a youngish nose remiscent of baled straw. There's some 'bite' in this, and a substantial, warm finish. I suspect my problem with it isn't so much the bourbon itself as my palate training -- I have bottlings mostly more than 10 years old open, so this one displays a lot more 'whiskey' and fewer 'barrel notes'. In fact, as I try a second pour, I'm appreciating the clean, fresh sense.

I'll be interested to try this against a current bottle as soon as I grab one next week. And, as Bill frequently joins us at the Gazebo during Bardstown gatherings, I'll bring some along both for his insight into it, and perhaps a signed bottle:cool: .

By the way, there is a rumor afoot that Barton may soon discontinue the BIB/100 proof.

[bluesbassdad]

Rock Hill Farms. When all my WT 12 y/o is gone, I think this one will head my Top 10 list. It's a little weak on the nose tonight, but the palate and finish are spectacular. To use the trite phrase, it's dangerously drinkable. I had two generous pours tonight, and they were both gone in less than 45 minutes. I wouldn't drive with this much of a buzz.

My off-hand tasting impression: raisin bread toast, slightly burned, no icing.

Yours truly,

Dave Morefield

[ratcheer]

Dave, I always get an impression of raisins from RHF, too. Not as specific as yours, though. :cool:

Last night, while fixing steaks on the grill for my family, I had a nip of Elmer T. Lee (one of RHF's siblings). It never fails to impress.

With the dinner, we had a bottle of Francis Coppola's Blue Diamond Merlot. I had read an article in WSJ a couple of weeks ago on mid-priced Merlots. I have never been a big fan of Merlot and the article agreed that most reasonably priced ones are pretty crappy. But, for once, the one that came out at the top of their list was one that I knew where I could get it. And it was heavenly. Bursting with flavor and with a buttery soft palate. Yum.

Tim