What bourbon are you drinking now?

[mythrenegade]

The EC 12 is going to take another try. I've had bad allergy stuff going on lately...unusual for me (could be the 35mph winds outside and everything within 50 miles pollinating all at the same time)...and I think it has thrown my taste buds off temporarily. All I was getting was faint hints of Listerine.

Being the dedicated taster that I am, I'm going to give it another stab tonight. I also managed to find some Eagle Rare 101/10, which I have never tried, so I guess it's going to be both of those tonight. Taste buds willing!

I look forward to hearing your comments on the EC 12. It seems to have more varied opinions than any other drink around here. I'm wondering if it is very different from barrel to barrel. I really like it, but I've only ever bought one bottle.

"Dedicated taster..." I like it!

I think I'm going to pour some Maker's Mark or Eagle Rare 10 YO.

Joel

[Nebraska]

Had a great day and tried out the Eagle Rare 101/10yo that I found earlier today. I think my taste buds are still off somewhat, but not as bad as last night. I really liked this pour, although I will say I think I have a definite preference for the ERSB. I did notice that once my cube melted down, I definitely could experience much more of the flavor/sweetness.

In my excitement I forgot that I was going to revisit the EC 12yo, but I think it's just as well to wait until Sunday.

I definitely would recommend the ER 101/10yo, too bad it's going south.

Mark/Nebraska

[CrispyCritter]

Tonight I finished off the last of my Redbreast 12yo Irish whiskey, then moved on to the first pour I've tried of Virginia Gentleman 90.

Mmmmmm... easygoing and tasty. This ought to be a very nice summer pour.

[Norton]

Starting off with a little Old Overholt but will be reaching for Old Rip 10/107 real soon.

[ProofPositive]

I find this kind of hard to believe myself - but, I opened my first bottle of WTRB tonight. Now I see what everyone is talking about and what I have been missing! This is one of the best pours I have ever had, period. In fact, I never thought I would say this - but at this point in time of my first pour of RB I would place it slightly ahead of WTKS during my first pour of that one. I'm not yet ready to place it ahead of KS as my #1 pour but RB will definitely give it a run for the money!

[Rughi]

...I opened my first bottle of WTRB tonight. Now I see what everyone is talking about and what I have been missing! This is one of the best pours I have ever had, period.

Is that the WT-03RB about which Gary similarly raved? I keep meaning to try that one...

Roger

[Nebraska]

We went out for Sunday brunch for Mother's Day. Everything was quite nice and tasting like it should be or better.

I sat down about a half hour ago and am currently doing a small pour of EC 12yo. My taste buds are apparently close to being or completely back. I get carmel, a subtle sweetness too, right in the middle of the taste. At the start there is a mild rubbing alcohol taste, then the carmel, then finishes out strong with a definite listerine/pine spirits (?) finish, late I still get some mild sweetness and an occasional peeking out of that carmel.

1st tasting Friday, just tasted listerine/pine spirits, today as described above. I'm gonna give it another shot later in the week, still don't know if my taste buds are completely in sinc. In addition, I'm going to revisit this in the summer, fall, and winter to compare.

I'm not ready to give up on this one yet, but so far I'm gonna say this might not be my cup of bourbon.

Mark/Nebraska

[bluesbassdad]

I happened to grab my bottle of whatever-99-something-something last night just before retiring. I was hard pressed to recall how the -03 could be better, as I have claimed after a head-to-head tasting. Last night's taste may have been more smoky and less floral than the -03, but it was still delicious.

IMO, buy the -03 if it's available. If not, buy the -99, and be happy anyway.

Yours truly,

Dave Morefield

[bluesbassdad]

. . . listerine/pine spirits . . .

:grin: :grin: :grin:

I always get a kick out of seeing a taster's first attempt to describe EC12. Others have referred to camphor, Vicks Formula 44 cough syrup, or eucalyptus. Whatever it is, it's distinctive, and it's fun to try to label.

Yours truly,

Dave Morefield

[CrispyCritter]

Tonight, a pour of PVW 15. Superb as always. I'm not sure what I'll pour next - maybe some Weller Antique.

[Gillman]

Earlier today I had a Manhattan, quite a short one, so I got down in addition a Pilsener Urquel canned only 2 months ago (surely one of the best and most reliable beers in the world). Also, a few ounces of Guinness Foreign Extra Stout (the remainder was corked and will be consumed tomorrow), a special version of Guinness I brought back from England a few months ago. It is 6.5% abv and has that lactic Brett effect that may denote a survivor of the vatted 19th century porters. This also is one of the best beers in the world. Some are brewed in Dublin, some are brewed in former Colonial markets like Caribbean or the Far East. Mine was made in Nigeria and uses sorghum as an adjunct, and corn too, but all-malt brewers should not disdain, it is very good!

Gary

[Gillman]

The Manhattan was made with a blend of about 15 whiskeys (bourbons and ryes) adjusted with Finlandia vodka (only about 15%) to display and adjust the straights.

Gary

[gothbat]

Wild Turkey 101

[wskybnt]

Started off with a nice pour of RB after all the talk got me wanting it. I am finishing off with a couple of Sarerac Rye's......

[mythrenegade]

I poured a glass of Eagle Rare 10 YO while making dinner for my family (Linguini Martini from the Thirsty Traveler Cookbook). I put it on the rocks and it was simply exceptional.

For dinner I poured a Steven Kent Merrillie Chardonnay, which is highly unusual as we don't generally drink white wines, but I thought it would go well with the dinner. It did...

Joel

[ProofPositive]

Is that the WT-03RB about which Gary similarly raved? I keep meaning to try that one...

Roger

Yep, that's the one! I had debated buying the 99 batch instead - but decided

to get the 03 version after reading the positives here. I am having a second round tonite and it is even better than the first - which is fairly normal with most pours as I understand. RB really needs no breathing, ice, water or anything else IMHO. I can see why Jimmy Russell is said to keep his RB in the fridge or freezer. Cool it down a bit and you have a very, very smooth neat pour. Get some soon!

[Edward_call_me_Ed]

:grin: :grin: :grin:

I always get a kick out of seeing a taster's first attempt to describe EC12. Others have referred to camphor, Vicks Formula 44 cough syrup, or eucalyptus. Whatever it is, it's distinctive, and it's fun to try to label.

Yours truly,

Dave Morefield

Hi Dave,

I am the one that referred to camphor. Especially, the first 4 or 5 bottles I bought. Notice that went through it pretty fast back them. I don't get that so much in later bottles. I don't buy it as often, either.

Ed

[Edward_call_me_Ed]

I happened to grab my bottle of whatever-99-something-something last night just before retiring. I was hard pressed to recall how the -03 could be better, as I have claimed after a head-to-head tasting. Last night's taste may have been more smoky and less floral than the -03, but it was still delicious.

IMO, buy the -03 if it's available. If not, buy the -99, and be happy anyway.

Yours truly,

Dave Morefield

I agree. The 99 is wonderful. The 03 is even better.

[pepcycle]

Ed,

Unless your name is Jim Butler, you may not be the only one that refers to that flavor as Camphor.

http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=376&page=2&highlight=camphor

I searched Camphor and got multiple (50 or so) hits and all referred to EC12.

[bluesbassdad]

Ed,

I think you picked a link to the right thread, but it doesn't go directly to Jim's post when I click it. How about this one, instead?

Yours truly,

Dave Morefield

[pepcycle]

Its actually earlier than mine.

The point is that Camphor has been ID'd as far back as year 2000 and apparently as far back as July, 2000.

[bluesbassdad]

Ed,

Ya got get up might early to beat Jim, eh? :grin:

Yours truly,

Dave Morefield

[Frodo]

Yesterday afternoon I had a sample of Eagle Rare SB 10yr. Really nice, and I wish I had a bit more...Slobbering over my new bottle of Bookers, but I won't crack it open for a while yet!

[Edward_call_me_Ed]

Ed,

Unless your name is Jim Butler, you may not be the only one that refers to that flavor as Camphor.

http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=376&page=2&highlight=camphor

I searched Camphor and got multiple (50 or so) hits and all referred to EC12.

I stand corrected. However, I don't think I have ever seen anyone else's tasting note use camphor.

Ed

[brian12069]

Tonight it is Kentucky Vintage, this stuff is delicious.