BourbonJoe Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 It was the 90 proof. I thought it was very refined and not quite as sweet as the antique. Similar profile though.Joe :usflag: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickAtMartinis Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 It was the 90 proof. I thought it was very refined and not quite as sweet as the antique. Similar profile though.Joe :usflag:Thanks. Was curious since I've really enjoyed the Antique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulbish Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 I had Bulleit Frontier Whiskey last night. Interesting pour, bottle, etc. Reminded me of EC 12yr some. I had never seen it myself and I was looking for something different. I liked it alright and am glad I got it but don't know that I'd get it again. Does anyone keep track of what they get and thier thoughts other than making notes here? I mean like a bourbon journal or the like? I'm thinking I might do this and it could help develop my understanding and appreciation for bourbon, not that I don't appreciate the heck out of it....I would also like to have a chart or some type of visual reference for which bourbon comes from what distillery, what location, what age, blends, proof, etc. Anyone know of such a thing or how to go about it? ok, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillman Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 I'd encourage to use the search function on the site.Bulleit (and there have been at least two iterations) has been tasted and rated by many here. Plus that way you would see a range of opinion which might guide you better. Just a suggestion.I find Bulleit has a signature spicy note which I call "cinnamon red hots". Some bottles show it more than others, sometimes this trait lies more under a woody blanket, but it is always there. The brand is owned by an individual of that name and it is made for him (or last I heard) at Four Roses Distillery in Lawrenceburg.Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburlowski Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 I have the day off (while workmen are installing a new furnace) and am using the time to further my comparison of the new 2007 WLW to Weller Centennial. Still can't notice much difference when the former is reduced in proof to approximate the latter. Science is fun... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarV Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 I to am off work, (an operation 2 weeks ago and now further complications).I am comparing Old Weller Antique 107 and Old Rip Van Winkle 10yo 107, this is the result of another thread.Yes jburlowski, science is fun, I like to think of this as data gathering for future reference.:grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburlowski Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 It's a dirty job, but someone has to do it. I consider it a sacrifice for greater humanity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACDetroit Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Well I just got home from my B-day dinner and what fun I had. The restaurant had a fair bourbon selection. I started with the 1988 EWSB, pretty good and a healthy pour, Lamb Chops for dinner with the house brewed Imperial Stout (always great). After the meal a taste of Corner Creek (free) really liked it with some spice and light oak. My dessert pour was the OCPR 13 yr. Lville bottle, although smooth as silk i found it a bit bland really. Maybe I was overpowered by the rest of the evening...I hope cause I have a few of my own. PS. The resaurant had all BHC except Dickle, Ezera Brooks 15yr. 1988 EWSB, McKenna BIB, Corner Creek, The small Batch collection, OGD 114, Dickle 12 yr. and a couple others I do not recall, Prices were fair. PeaceTony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickAtMartinis Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 I am drinking Weller Antique and it is so much better than PVW20. There is actually some complexity here at just seven years as oppossed to a very flat, one-dimensional flavor in the PVW20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Lamplighter Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Long day at work followed by long nap afterwards has not left much time before it all starts over again. So, just a small pour of WTRB to warm the body before hitting the hay will do it for me this evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rughi Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 I am drinking Weller Antique and it is so much better than PVW20. There is actually some complexity here at just seven years as oppossed to a very flat, one-dimensional flavor in the PVW20.Okay Mark,Step away from the Pappy's. :shocked:It sounds like you're going through a feisty young thing phase - don't fight it, bust out the young'uns and celebrate! :woohoo:You can put Pappy away for a couple of months. He'll be there, waiting, with rewards quite different from the young bourbons when you're ready.I recently went through a time where nothing satisfied like the raw power of the Willett's Young Bourbons. Night after night everything older seemed a bit bland or musty to my 'buds compared to the bright, tingly, even cedary-aroma in one case, Young Bourbons. Of course the Willett's young'uns are barrel proofers, but even Stagg, Willett's Old Rye and 4R Rutledge couldn't dethrone them while it was their time on the podium. Now it's their time to sit on the side for a bit.Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNbourbon Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Roger says it well, Mark. You may never come to claim Pappy 20 as a 'favorite', but set it aside awhile -- it'll grow on you. It's fine whiskey, and NOT one-dimensional -- unless that dimension is "tastes good". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickAtMartinis Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Very fine points, Roger and Tim. Thanks for the advice and I certainly agree. We all go through our phases and right now very old wheated bourbon is not for me. Oh well, on to the young wheated bourbons and rye'd bourbons.Thanks for the advice.Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILLfarmboy Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 WLW '06, accompanied by some cherry goo filled Hershey's kisses. wonderful combination! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighTower Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Wild Turkey American Spirit. This stuff is awesome. A cube really opens it up.Thanks again Oscar!Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macon Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Just got in my 2007 GTS. Verry good with just a splash of water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryG Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Last night saw the end of my first bottle of Jim Beam Rye. I won't be in any particular hurry to replace it.Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike R Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 FR Single Barrel followed by WTRB. Will be pouring both of these more often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polyamnesia Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 leaving work, i decided to check the Delaware stores for OGD 114 before i checked the PA stores (where on sale/closeout at $19.99 !)...well, there it was in no-taxes Delaware for $19.99...so, there it is. i can get it anytime.so i figured, heck, let me try the OGD BIB since i've yet to try ANY OGD...i know (or hope) the 114 will be worth the price....and maybe challenge ole WT???anyways, on first taste, not NOT what i expected...it's ok....not yet mind-blowing. did i put the old bust of grand dad up on a pedestal???help me appreciate this obviously appreciated whiskey...i don't detect apple pie or caramel. or anything scrumptious...again, it seems--initially, a 'better' version of the 4 year heaven hill i recently bought...but still oily, still a weird NOSE.:frown: is that the Rye? the Corn? again, my palate precedes my vocabulary? or does it???what's the mashbill HERE?maybe i'm spoiled...from the WT and the Eagle Rare...and the RR 101 and 90 ... and... and... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickAtMartinis Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 I had my first pour of WTRB and really liked it. Next up, PVW15. It's poured and to my left as I type this out, awaiting my first sip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifeisgood Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Tonight started with Knob Creek and a cigar. I will finish it off with Jim Beam Black. Its been a good day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polyamnesia Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 c'mon, please tell my why i should keep my OGD BIB stashed and tapped into occasionally....and why i should NOT blow dollars on a liter charred barrel to improve it...i mean, 'improve' it....to be honest, a really VIOLENT swish in the mouth makes it sing out some of that rank-i-ness......................maybe that HH similarity ruined it for me. i am so disappointed over this. i wanted o so much to love old grand dad....i haven't yet jumped ship though...yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNbourbon Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 c'mon, please tell my why i should keep my OGD BIB stashed and tapped into occasionally...Because I find Old Grand-Dad -- any iteration -- is more susceptible to the positive 'open-bottle effect' than almost any other bourbon. Old Forester -- especially the Bottled In Bond -- comes close.Almost every bottle of either of these I've ever had 'sweetens' as the level lowers and time lingers on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polyamnesia Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 thanks timdo you mean OGD gets better over time as it 'diminishes' ?i like that economy ratio if that is so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 I don't know if OGD gets sweeter as the evening wans but I like it more.Squire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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