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

[TNbourbon]

Last Night was a taste of Makers Mark while working on the web page. I am planning a trip to the "Bourbon Mecca" this spring to taste and learn more about the early distillers and how they fit into my antique bottle collecting.

Welcome, and be advised there will be quite a collection of us in Bardstown, KY for the KY Bourbon Festival Sampler the last Saturday (actually, the whole weekend) of April, the 28th. It's a good meet-and-greet opportunity.

I took a peek at your website -- most interesting and entertaining, but I think I'll probably retain my interest chiefly in a bottle's contents.:grin:

[OscarV]

I had a pour of Pappy 20 year old.

Now I am into a pour of WT Kentucky Spirit.

I know the Pappy 20 is ledgendary, and I love it.

But one thing that I look for in a bourbon in depth. I think the WTKS has it over the Pappy.

Also there is an initial sweetness in the WTKS before the heat comes on that I like.

[gothbat]

A mixture of JB White label and FC103 at about a 1.5:2 ratio, respectively. It's not too bad but unfortunately there is more of the thin, woody taste of the white label than there is the FC103's sweetness.

[jburlowski]

VSOF, followed by a little ETL.

[minnesota wade]

Just finished off a bottle of MM and EWV 95 and am starting a bottle of WT RB. Looking forward to a happy new year.

[melting]

OGD BIB

Ardbeg

[ratcheer]

Wild Turkey Rare Breed, id'ed as WT-01-99. Straight. Delicious, sweet, and smooth. I don't know what more I can say. It is simply superb.

Tim

[CrispyCritter]

I'm currently finishing up a pour of Kentucky Vintage (1997/2005), and then have AAA 10yo on-deck.

[SBOmarc]

Inspired by Tim, WTRB WT-03RB. Gift from an employee.

He may just get a raise.

WTKS on deck.

[FlashPuppy]

Freaking drama tonight. I grabbed an 06 WLW, 129.9 proof, to open up today. Well, I went to a store today which I know carries them, and I knew would have them. The store is overpriced, and I only buy from them when I can't get it anywhere else.

Well, I got the bottle, tossed it in the car, drove home, and then I pulled it out. It leaked. Great.

I go to pull the cork out and replace it with that of a Stagg I just finished, it nreaks off. Even better.

So I get the wine cork puller out, extract the cap, and proceed to drop a bunch of cork pieces in the bottle.

Now what? I spend the next fifteen minutes fishing cork pieces out of my bottle with a barbecue skewer.

I think I'll have a beer. Whiskey done pissed me off tonight.

[T47]

I am having my first taste of Van Winkle 12 Lot B. I have read to many good things about this, I had high expectations.

The color is a rich caramel.

The nose is fruity with a hint of pepper.

The taste is fruity and creamy

The finish is slightly spicy, but like I just finished a caramel apple.

Nice when the product meets the expectations. A great Bourbon.

[JDutton]

Now look what you made me do...

I thought I was finished after a few "red riders" made with WLW SR.

After reading your post I had to have a pour of my new Lot B that I just got for Christmas.

A great finish to the evening...

Jeff

[CrispyCritter]

Well, that pour of AAA went down so well, I had to have another pour - in this case, Spring '05 Stagg. I'm still in a "finish yer open bottles first" mode...

[Old Lamplighter]

Started with WT-03RB.....no weakness here anywhere. From first sip to last, always dependable, always a friend. Finished with a generous pour of the current BOTM, OGD 114, with an ice cube in the middle. It doesn't get much better. I should pack it in for the night but now eyeing that Ezra B15 I picked up last week.....maybe a small pour, maybe not.....maybe tomorrow night. As everyone advised, the Ezra 15 is a bit woody but still pleasant enough for my taste and definitely worth the money.

[Old Lamplighter]

Tonight - or this morning I guess I should say, it has been ERSB followed by WTRR (101) and now finishing up with the last shot from a ORVW 15......been a smooth, smooth rainy evening.

Addendum: Not as much left in the ORVW bottle as expected. So, moving on to one last pour - OGD 114.......just can't say enough good things about this one!

[fog]

WT RR 90, for breakfast. For some reason, this bourbon tastes best to me in the morning.

[ratcheer]

WT RR 90, for breakfast. For some reason, this bourbon tastes best to me in the morning.

All set for New Year's Eve, I see. :bigeyes:

Tim

[fogfrog]

It is an ice storm here in Kansas City. The State of Missouri is in a state of emergency and they are calling out the national guard. I did manage to go to Walmart, Lowe's and Aldi's even though the weather is rough. Because I am camping in, I figured I'd have a little and I have this bottle of Very Old Barton 86 proof. It is really nice whiskey. I got a new job in Knoxville TN starting February 1. I guess they sell this in TN right? I like this VOB better than Elmer T. Lee.