What are you drinking tonight? (Summer '07)

[TNbourbon]

Having a couple of bourbon-and-colas (diet, of course, but real Coke, this time!) using a brace of single-barrel, S-W Weller 12yos. Some of you might call that sacrilege, but I forgive you (trust me here -- it's not ALL I use these bottlings for) -- you just haven't caught on, yet, to the concept of using the best ingredients available. And I think S-W wheat makes about the best bourbon-and-Coke extant!

Isn't the purpose of drinking bourbon to enjoy it?:skep:

[ThomasH]

Last night it was Van Winkle 13yr. rye and Weller Antique 107. Next up, ER17 and Evan Williams white BIB!

Thomas

[ggilbertva]

Settled on some Old Pogue last night. Good nose, nice on the palate.

[fog]

Henry McKenna Single Barrel: this is the best bourbon that I have ever tasted.

I wonder why it is not discussed more often here.

[TBoner]

fog,

I've been put off by a few 10-yr-old HH products, to a point where I'm afraid to spend the $30 for something that seems likely to disappoint my particular tastes. However, I keep reading good reports on this stuff, and I do like me some EWSB, so...

As for me, after several dry days while helping my wife at a youth convention, I've got an ear infection and a sinus infection. I haven't had much booze, but I have been putting a splash of bourbon in my tea with honey to help take the bite out of a wicked cough. Last night was the last bit of a bottle of Booker's. Tonight, I think I'll go WT 101 in my tea. Good medicine.

[OscarV]

Tonight, I think I'll go WT 101 in my tea. Good medicine.

Yeah, no doubt.

101 is excellent medicine.

[SBOmarc]

A rye evening. Sazerac and Saz Jr. Rittenhouse BIB will end the night. The question is ....should I wedge in a pour of Thomas B Handy???

[CrispyCritter]

you just haven't caught on, yet, to the concept of using the best ingredients available. And I think S-W wheat makes about the best bourbon-and-Coke extant!

Isn't the purpose of drinking bourbon to enjoy it?:skep:

:toast:

I've always subscribed to the "better ingredients make better cocktails" school of thought. While Rittenhouse BIB makes for very fine rye cocktails, once in a great while I'll use VWFRR instead, and believe me, it's quite a treat.

Tonight: first a Tanqueray/Vya Negroni, then a Tanqueray & tonic, and I just finished a rye-based experimental cocktail which I'll discuss elsewhere. I'm going to hold off a while before having anything else...

[ggilbertva]

Last night I pulled out my old bottle (early 80's) of Old Forester 86 proof. It's been sitting in the back of my closet for a number of months so I grabbed it and poured a nice dram. I remember this being a fine bourbon but for whatever reason last night, it was especially good. :yum:

[ILLfarmboy]

ORVW 10 year 107. This bottle is two thirds gone and will be a pain to replace. The store where I purchased it apparently no longer carries it and I know of no other. So I'll have to add this bottling to my list of things to order from Binny's. The "pain" part is both the wife and I work days. Which means I usually have alcohol shipped to my folks' house. Then I have to ask mom if she would arange to be home to signe for it.

[ggilbertva]

ORVW 10 year 107. This bottle is two thirds gone and will be a pain to replace. The store where I purchased it apparently no longer carries it and I know of no other. So I'll have to add this bottling to my list of things to order from Binny's. The "pain" part is both the wife and I work days. Which means I usually have alcohol shipped to my folks' house. Then I have to ask mom if she would arange to be home to signe for it.

I'll tell you what Brad, go ahead and ship it to my house, I'll make sure I'm home to sign for it.

[mgilbertva]

I'll tell you what Brad, go ahead and ship it to my house, I'll make sure I'm home to sign for it.

How's that for generosity? The people here at sb are all about helping.

Anyway, I opened the bottle of AAA 10yr I picked up the other day. Lots of brown sugar right off with some vanilla and toast. That's followed by bitter lemon, which is the best I can describe it. That resolves into cinnamon, but not a hot cinnamon. More like the sugar and cinnamon with butter combination I used to put on my toast when I was younger. Moderate finish.

For $12.50 a liter, how can that be anything but good?

[bigtoys]

Had my first Manhattan at Wildfire. Asked for Maker's instead of their usual Basil. Bartender said he usually didn't use bitters but I asked for them. Made sure there'd be no grenadine. Enjoyed it. Looking forward to making them at home, maybe with Pappy 15.

Sipped a Heineken Dark watching the Cubs win again over the Rockies.

[gothbat]

C – Coppery brown.

N – Leathery but a little stale.

T – There’s a bit of chocolate with some caramel up front but dissipates quickly and I’m left with a woody taste, almost tastes like an old cork smells. There is a lot of burn, even for a 101 proof bourbon.

F – A bit hot, not in a bad way.

A bit of water seemed to take the edge off and make the chocolate last a little longer but it also made the nose stale, better there than in the taste I guess.

This was my first pour of Rowans Creek and overall I thought it was a good break from the wheaters I’ve been drinking almost exclusively these past few weeks. I think I’ll give it another go tomorrow but for now it’s a bit of Weller Antique.

[Phischy]

My 2nd bottle of Lot B....the only one open.... good stuff. I like the initial and lingering spice. I love black pepper, this is good stuff. Also a night of drinking double IPA (aka San Diego Pale Ales)...I'm looped and a good ending!

[ggilbertva]

Let's see, last night I poured a healthy dram (e.g. more than I usually pour) of Old Fitz Prime 80 (Distilled late 80's bottled '92). Of course at 80 proof it's a little light but not so light that it's boring. Good flavor and definately the SW nose.

[heatmiser]

Last night was mainly a scotch night. Me and a few buddies had Scapa 14, Clynelish 14 and Laphroaig Quarter Cask. Although all three were very very good, the Clynelish took first place. The evening was complete when I poured everyone a dram of GTS...

[Jake_Parrott]

Pewter-top WT KS. Man this is good stuff. Not exactly summery, but wow. Great leather, complex spice.

[fog]

Earlier I had some ETL. I do not care for ETL much; I finished my pour after the addition of some Sprite.

Now I am having some Eagle Rare 101, New Orleans. This one is definitely in my top 5. Tonight it tastes perfect.

I have not yet tried the single barrel expression. I am praying that I will find it as enjoyable.

[ggilbertva]

Last night, I grabbed what was front on center on the shelf.....early 80's Old Fitz BIB. :bowdown:

[ratcheer]

A large pour of Elmer T. Lee on lots of rocks. Yum! :yum: It is 103 F outside and I had a pretty rough day at the office.

Tim

[HighTower]

Last night I had some EC18, haven't had it for a while, had forgotten how much I like this bourbon!

Scott

[ggilbertva]

Right now...a tall ginger and Fighting Cock. The Rye and ginger really is fantastic together.

[Aged In Oak]

The weather has cooled down some, so for me tonight it's a bit of Booker's with just a little water mixed in to take the edge off. Mmmmmm... good!

[CrispyCritter]

I took the Red Hook and substituted Luxardo triple sec for the maraschino, but still used Punt e Mes and Rittenhouse BIB, using 2 oz. rye, 2/3 oz. Punt e Mes, and 1/3 oz. triple sec, plus a generous dash of Peychaud's bitters. Yum!

Next up: probably Blanton's.