mgilbertva Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 It's officially fall, so it's time to start a new seasonal drinking thread. What's on the agenda tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipFlask Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 WildTurkey Russels Reserve 90 proof. and the honor of first post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozilla Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Mixed some late '80's Old Charter 10yr with some current VOB 90 proof. Made a fabulously ballanced dram for a hot eve. in Austin. Went 50-50 as best I could.....had about six inches of that stuff before I felt about melted. Think I'll try that again soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgilbertva Posted September 27, 2007 Author Share Posted September 27, 2007 Old Old Charter and Barton's, eh? What inspired that choice? I would have never thought to vat them.Do you think it would work with some other years/proofs? I have some not-quite-so-old Old Charter (7 & 8 yr), and some 86pf VOB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgilbertva Posted September 27, 2007 Author Share Posted September 27, 2007 Wild Turkey Rye and Ginger. Yum. I don't think I like it quite as well as Ritt BIB and Ginger, but close, and maybe sometimes better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozilla Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 I really liked the sweet fruits of the Charter and the back bone of the VOB. Plus I had both bottles out from a consolidation effort earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2hunt Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 WLW 2006 :yum::yum: I really like this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Someone on another thread said that Jimmy Russell liked to keep Rare Breed in the freezer and drink it straight. I was told by a distillery manager in Scotland that whisky should be drunk at room temperature where it was made. I tend to agree, but I figure if Jimmy likes it it can't be all bad. I put a bottle in the freezer a couple days ago and had some last night and was surprised how good it was and it seemed that the cold changed the nose. I tried it again tonight, along with a good "Swiss" cigar, and the cigar seemed to cry out "Right distillery, wrong bourbon, Get Kentucky Spirit". I did (at room temperature) and it went much better with the cigar.Stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.W. Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Opned a bottle of Knob Creek last night.JW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Willie Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 ...Polished off a bottle of Eagle Rare... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggilbertva Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Picked up a mini of Knob Creek tonight. My allergies are acting us so I'm not enjoying it as much as I could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBOmarc Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Still on the Binny's Blanton's. I have come to the conclusion that it displays more sweetness, or a honey quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtoys Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Eagle Rare came up on the entry screen and I haven't had it recently, so it is a good choice. I kinda stumbled on it by accident last year when I saw it and it remminded me of Eagle River, WI, where my son goes to camp, so I bought it. I was pleasantly surprised, especially for the reasonable price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozilla Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 ER 10/90 or ER10/101? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintersway Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 ORVW 10yo 107. Mighty fine sippin' whiskey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barturtle Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Willett#1....Mmm, Mmm, good. And well deserved after what must have been the longest week of school in my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luna56 Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Started out tonight with a generous pour of Rare Breed. Still trying to figure this stuff out; I'm sure it's a quality pour but to me it seems a bit overdone somehow, a burnt caramel/pine pitch kind of flavor seems to dominate. I'm not loving it but I'm giving it every opportunity to win me over, though. It does seem to benefit from a bit more time in the glass or an ice cube or two. I like to drink neat, but am open minded enough to try to accept things on their own terms when warranted.That being said, my second pour was a Four Roses Single Barrel 100 proof (having it right now as a matter of fact) and all I can say is, this stuff is PERFECT. I'm a bit of a newbie but once I tasted truly good bourbon I decided to make a bit of a committment to exploring it. I've bought several bottles in the last year, often multiple bottles of the same stuff just to learn the particular characteristics of each one before moving on and comparing. When I arrived at the Four Roses Single Barrel 100 proof I knew I was in a whole 'nother league. I'm glad I brought back two bottles from Kentucky; the first one's almost gone. At least I'll have something to drink on my way back down there from New Hampshire to buy some more!Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintersway Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 750 ml of Three Philosophers Quadrupel topping off with a Stagg as I watch Kansas City Confidential. Doesn't get much better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillman Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Personal blend of four beers (3 stouts and Creemore lager - killer combination, 3:1 stouts to lager) in an English pint sleeve (glass) chased by a half ounce each successively of Harper 80 proof, a genever vatting and a rum vatting. Lots of intense tastes but in toto not more than two drinks taken, which is enough for tonight.And, watching my new Raspberries reunion DVD, it came with their live reunion CD, I love it! "Want a hit, record, yeah, want a hit, record, yeah - oo -oo -oo"!Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggilbertva Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 What didn't I drink. Went to a tasting this afternoon and enjoyed many of the following:ORVW 15ORVW 10 (Frankfort) - really fantastic. I need to get more of these bottlesGTS '04 - best Stagg of all (that we've tried anyway)Ezra B 12 yearJack Daniels Silver Select - Wow...really really good.Blantons Silver - another good oneWT Tribute - hmmm....very much liked this oneBinny's 12 year - honey barrel (14+ year Bernheim)Buffalo Trace Single BarrelEC 12Van Winkle RyeI think there were others but after a while, it got a little fuzzy. Good food, good company and really fine bourbon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBoner Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 OGD 114 this afternoon. Taken on its own terms (i.e. not in relation to the ND stuff), a good, sturdy dram.2-yr-old homebrewed cyser (an apple mead) this evening at dinner. This stuff has gotten spectacularly better in the year since I tasted it. I think most of the 14 bottles we have will be gone before the winter is over.Now, a pour of Cragganmore 12, which will accompany a book at bedtime (I'm tired, so an early Saturday turn-in for me). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBOmarc Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Stagg Fall '04 One shot in a rocks glass cut to 114 Proof. What a pleasant burn. This is about as High a proof of this edition that I can feel and taste the balance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgilbertva Posted October 1, 2007 Author Share Posted October 1, 2007 EWSB, both '94, '95, and '96 (bottled 11/19/06, post-fire).The '94 was first: rich, long finish, elegant if a little sharp and dry. The '95 was bigger, richer with more caramel and vanilla. Again, long finish. The least subtle of the three.The '96 was the lightest of the three, a bit metallic at first, more anise than the other two. Still, like all EWSB it's charms are not forward but reward patience and study. I had read several posters list the '94 as their favorite, so I was surprised to find I like the '95 best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggilbertva Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 EWSB, both '94, '95, and '96 (bottled 11/19/06, post-fire).The '94 was first: rich, long finish, elegant if a little sharp and dry. The '95 was bigger, richer with more caramel and vanilla. Again, long finish. The least subtle of the three.The '96 was the lightest of the three, a bit metallic at first, more anise than the other two. Still, like all EWSB it's charms are not forward but reward patience and study. I had read several posters list the '94 as their favorite, so I was surprised to find I like the '95 best.My vote goes to the '95 as well. Bigger nose, longer finish. Seemed more robust than the '94. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarV Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 I opened up another Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit.Bottled on 2/7/07Barrel No. 11Warehouse ERick No. 13The color of this bottle is lighter than previous WTKS I have had.I have another unopened, from Warehouse C, Rick 40 and it is noticably darker.Also this one is not as sweet as others I have had.But like sex and pizza, even if it is bad, it is still good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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