What Bourbon Are You Drinking Now? (Fall Edition 06)

[gothbat]

A bit of WT101 before the weekend is over... ...it was a good one though.

[Pappy's Friend]

Last night, it was Vintage 21. Tonight, it is a pour of Black Maple Hill 14.

[smokinjoe]

Was going to meet Troyce at the Sweetwater Brewery here in Atlanta for one of their tours/tastings. Unfortunately, we learned at the last minute that they don't do them any longer on Mondays, so we had to improvise. ATLANTA BOURBON SOCIETY TASTING #24!! :woohoo: Went through Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare 101 10Yr, Thomas Handy, and Old Fitz BIB. Along with a couple Sierra Nevada Porters. Came away really impressed with all, but the Old Fitz was quite a surprise. A lot of bourbon to that one. Tons of flavor for something we thought might be quite weak. It really held up well to the others. This is the first bottle we've tried, and we were very impressed. Really, all were very good though. Had a rip roarin' fire going in the outdoor fireplace, Mama Smokinjoe made beef and Kluski noodles, and a Padron 4000 and Fonseca later...and the night was salvaged. I'll finish it off with a Weller 12.

Cheers!

JOE

[ILLfarmboy]

Just finished my first pour of Handy. Ya..buddy, that's the stuff!!

I was worried the noze might be a bit to sharp and biting (being such a high proof). My worries were unfounded. The noze is alluring and inviting. The palate is big and spicy, zesty even.

[CrispyCritter]

I was rummaging through already-opened bottles, and found my long-forgotten Weller Antique. Forgotten no more - it'll be in my daily rotation until it's empty. :drink:

Now, to continue the 107-proof theme, a pour of ORVW 10/107. Funny thing is, it seems like an amped-up version of the Weller.

The nightcap will be good ol' PVW 15... Life is good.

[Ambernecter]

A Saz 18 followed by a PWV 20 YO. The Saz was really very good indeed.

The Pappy is so good it makes me almost want to weep! A welcome contrast to the spicey Rye from before...

My buddy used to get me all my WT 12 YO when on his travels. I'm gonna get him a bottle of PWV 20, as a thankyou for Xmas. Don't tell him though - it's a secret!

[brian12069]

Right now I am having some I.W. Harper 15 yr old Gold Medal, from the Bourbon Heritage Collection. It's not bad, but the first thing I thought when I tried it was.....why isn't this higher proof? It's only 80 proof and I just think a quality 15 yr old Bourbon should be 90 to maybe 101 or 107 proof. Would have been much better then...

[TNbourbon]

...I.W. Harper 15 yr old Gold Medal, from the Bourbon Heritage Collection. It's not bad, but the first thing I thought when I tried it was.....why isn't this higher proof? It's only 80 proof ...

My best guess would be that there was a limited supply of 15yo I.W. Harper available when the BHC was issued, and the only way to supply enough bottles to make it worthwhile was to lower the proof to 80 (as in, add water). That would also explain why -- unlike the Weller Centennial, Old Fitz Very Special 12yo, and Old Charter Proprietor's Reserve -- it's never been reissued.

Input, Mike V.?

[wku88]

OF 100...a.k.a. Signature.

OK for a everyday pour, and not a bad value, but in this price point, and even higher, I keep finding it hard to beat Very Old HH 10.

[Pappy's Friend]

Tonight, it was a pour of Weller 12 year, followed by a Black Maple Hill 14 year. Both were quite nice!

[TimmyBoston]

Mitchner's American Whiskey. A unique product and quite tasty.

[Jake_Parrott]

For some reason, I think Michter's American tastes like Eggo waffles.

VOB 86 proof. Just a touch before heading to the in-laws. They barely drink, so the wine won't be flowing particularly freely.

[brian12069]

For some reason, I think Michter's American tastes like Eggo waffles.

Thats funny. I find it to be incredibly sweet. An odd sweet, unlike any whiskey I ever had.

[TimmyBoston]

For some reason, I think Michter's American tastes like Eggo waffles.

I think it tastes like syrup. :cool:

[TimmyBoston]

I'm sorry, but I am definately the person who doesn't like Thanksgiving. My least favorite day of the year. Not that I'm ungrateful, just lots of bad memories.

Tonight 1/2 bottle of Old Forester 100

[Ambernecter]

I'm sorry, but I am definately the person who doesn't like Thanksgiving. My least favorite day of the year. Not that I'm ungrateful, just lots of bad memories.

Tonight 1/2 bottle of Old Forester 100

Leave those memories where they belong Tim - in the past! Hope things pick up for you buddy...

[TimmyBoston]

Leave those memories where they belong Tim - in the past! Hope things pick up for you buddy...

Today is a brand new day. Thank you, sir. :cool:

[Ambernecter]

Tough times don't last but tough guys do Tim!

Cliche saying it may be but I reakon it's a good one... have a pour of something really good and smile. I have seen waaayyy too much death and destruction (e.g. friend of mine dead in Iraq yesterday) over the years but nuttin gets me down!

Oops! I'm gonna be moved to "off topic" soon!

I am enjoying a JB black after 2 beers this afternoon.

[mrt]

I took 2 oz. Jack Daniels tonight...Neat.

[bluesbassdad]

While watching the USC/Notre Dame game on TV I started with Kentucky Spirit, switched to WT 12 y/o and finished with Thomas Handy rye.

The KS seemed shellac-like tonight; I didn't finish it. The WT 12 y/o was tasty, but not as good as I remember. The TH rye was interesting -- it reminded me of freshly brewed red ale -- but not the treat I had been expecting. It needed quite a bit of water to keep it from assaulting my palate.

Could it be that I'm just in a crappy mood? I hope so. Otherwise, the recreational value of my liquor collection has just dropped significantly.

Yours truly,

Dave Morefield

[SBOmarc]

Watching Notre Dame lose is always cause for a top pour, so my brother in law and I toasted with RHF. I had not had this in some time and it was just as good as I remember.

[melting]

The KS seemed shellac-like tonight; I didn't finish it. The WT 12 y/o was tasty, but not as good as I remember. The TH rye was interesting -- it reminded me of freshly brewed red ale -- but not the treat I had been expecting. It needed quite a bit of water to keep it from assaulting my palate.

Could it be that I'm just in a crappy mood? I hope so. Otherwise, the recreational value of my liquor collection has just dropped significantly.

Yours truly,

Dave Morefield

That could be a major cause of extreme panic. That's the sort of thing that could drive a man (or woman) to drink.

Chris

[smokinjoe]

An absolutely outstanding pour of EWSB 94. I've been going slow on this open bottle, in that I only have a few more left. It may well be my favorite. It certainly is living up to my expectations tonight.

:toast:

JOE

[mred]

well after a couple JB black shots... now im sippin bookers... just another one of those nights my brothers...

[ThomasH]

I am having a drink of Wild Turkey KS. Had some RR101 and WTRB last night. I have to say I love them all!

Thomas