StraightBoston Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 An Old Granddad vertical: 1968 BIB, 1972 86pf, 1985 86pf and a 50ml from last year for comparison's sake.A common thread runs through them, but the ND product has a complexity that today's Beam version can't touch. (I actually preferred the 80s expression, with a hint of buttered popcorn(!) in the nose.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACDetroit Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Eagle Rare 101 Lburg bottle very dark juice in this bottle! it is better that the other 2 releases of the 101! Just the opposite of Martian! I love the 101 and can drink the 90 in a pinch!!To each his own!Cheers!Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Lamplighter Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 OFBB, 2005 edition followed by WTRB.......better end it there, got to work this Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzhead Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I'm relaxing this Friday with a glass of I .W. Harper Gold Medal, some Hank Williams and a new car mag. Life is good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texascarl Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Buffalo Trace. It's finally available here so I'm playing catchup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fogfrog Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Four Roses Single Barrel. I just finished a half a shot. Now will try the Beam Black I also just bought...I will say the Four Roses Single Barrel is a totally different experience than your 10 dollar whiskeys. It doesn't even taste like whiskey to me, but more like some sort of liquer, .... unfortunately it tastes like doctor pepper or robitussin so far, I can learn to appreciate it though I bet! Its not like your Evan Williams Vanilla Maple Syrup (I love that taste) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fogfrog Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 OK, now I am trying the Jim Beam Black and it is more familiar tasting, more bourbon tasting to me than the Four Roses. I like this Jim Beam Black. It was still expensive but it came with a hip flask, so I didn''t feel so bad about it. Like 2 bucks with a flask. The 4Roses Single bbl was like 26. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightBoston Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Still enjoying the 1985 ND Old Granddad I started last night; finished up with a short pour (only a few left from this bottle) of 1968 Old Fitz BIB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman1099 Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Old Forester BB 2007.Really good stuff at a reasonable price.:grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggilbertva Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Couple of things this evening. First, Bookers and then finished off the night with my Weller Single Barrel 9 year, 107 proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Lamplighter Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 OC 12Saz JrVWFRRand finally, the nightcap to see me off to bed and a night of sweet dreams, a neat pour of Lot B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamba Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 RHF - as this bottle gains air time it seems to be losing some of the earthiness that has always defined it and is gaining sweetness.OGD 114WLW 06Parkers Heritage 122.6aaaand now its time for bed... :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACDetroit Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Yesterday! not so much tonight I made a road trip to Oscar's house with a buddy of mine! The kind Doctor was also in the house and fun was had by all! As for the day I stopped at a great BBQ joint on the way and picked up some ribs, Oscar's wife made slaw and F-fries (needless to say we did not walk away hungry). Before dinner we started with the baby Saz and all were impressed for the money this was a great bottle!The next pour was a ER 101 La bottle just outstanding, after dinner we had a sip of some Pappy 20 and a great choice for after a meal. Then we had a blind tasting which was really fun!OGD 114 ND and OGD 114 currentThe ND bottle won out in my opinion but we all agreed JB has done a great job with the current OGD 114.Thank you Oscar for all the hospitality and food & drink you're alright in my book!!Oh yeah you need to show off your Bourbon room fella!! That place is amazing, I really did not want to leave!Cheers!TonyJust remembered I said nothing about the Parker Heritage 122.6 first release Oscar opened while there. The bottle is right with just a splash of water this stuff really opens up! We all were impressed! Thanks again Oscar!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shyster512 Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 ORVW 10 Year Old 107 Proof. This was my first taste and I agree will all the favorable comments I have read. A fine whiskey at a good price. I will purchase the next one I find as a backup to this soldier now on the front line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillman Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Jack Daniels Single Barrel, rocks, some water. Not my favorite whiskey, but quite drinkable.Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spun_cookie Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Started with the '07 B-Day bourbon, then a couple Gunness then plenty of Basil and Knobb at a buddy's Super Bowl party... he wanted me to finish them off... I tried my best:grin: now... a little decaf English Afternoon tea ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shyster512 Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 I am toasting the Giants with a bottle of 20 Year Old PVW. Great game, and so far a great pour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtoys Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Eagle Rare 10 and Pappy 20 at a Superbowl party.The Pappy 20 was emptied (only about 25% left to start) by halftime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gothbat Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 A small, celebratory, pour of VOF:BIB. Now a bit more ORVW10 90 and then bed. Work tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarV Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 Thanks again Oscar!!Thanks for posting Tony, after Saturday today is the first time I felt good enough to even think about bourbon. I still don't want any.:shocked: Yep Sat was fine and it looks like we were drinking;Sazerac Rye (Baby Saz)Pappy Van Winkle 20 yoParker's Heritage CollectionWilliam Larue Weller 2007 BTACFour Roses Single Barrell McScrooge's BottleEagle Rare 101 10yoOld Grand Dad 114 old National Distillers bottle-AND- a new Global Beam bottle for comparisionBernheim Original Wheatand a taste of Mellow CornI can still feel it.:bigeyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chperry Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 W L Weller 19yr from 2002. I save it for special occasions such as today, my birthday. It is as good as I remember. What a shame that it is no longer available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNbourbon Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 W L Weller 19yr from 2002. I save it for special occasions such as today, my birthday. It is as good as I remember. What a shame that it is no longer available.Damn, ANOTHER Tennessean! Happy birthday. Have you tried the William Larue Weller barrel-proof (from the BT Antique Collection, as was the Weller 19)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACDetroit Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 L'Burg Eagle Rare 101 bottle says it's 1987. Really glad this is a big bottle! I will still hate to see the end of it.Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggilbertva Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Something I haven't had in some time....Wathens Single Barrel. Barrel 215, bottled 2/17/06. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggilbertva Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 L'Burg Eagle Rare 101 bottle says it's 1987. Really glad this is a big bottle! I will still hate to see the end of it.TonyTony,Have you compared that bottle to others? I have two bottles from Frankfort and two from New Orleans. I've been unable to any bottle from L'burg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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