What are you drinking tonight, Spring '08

[cigarnv]

One of the great things about having friends over is that they will get me out of a rotation routine by dragging some bottles from the back of the shelf forward. This was the case Friday evening when a few friends brought forward the Weller 12 (Binny's), Hirsch 13yo Rye and a ORVW 15/107 single barrel. At times one wonders how you can forget about pours like these but it had been years since I had the Hirsch which I enjoyed last evening.... Thank goodness for friends with good taste!!

[jburlowski]

I had some Booker's with a nice rib-eye earlier. Now I'm having milk and Oreos.

Milk & Oreos!!!

Damn... now that stuff (or double-stuff) will kill you!

[Gillman]

Oreos and bourbon are a guilty pleasure.

Tonight I am sipping a mingling (made by your truly) of National Distillers Old Taylor (86 and 80 proofers) from the same era, all early-to-mid 1980's, i.e., bottles stamped on underside from 1983-1987.

This is a honey, quite literally in many ways since you get a sweet mapley smokey taste that sings on the palate. It has particularly well-limned finish, and only the mingling achieves this since none of the whiskeys on their own had it. I have two such minglings but this one is the best, due possibly to the high proportion of 86 proof in there.

Gary

[JamesW]

Tonight I return to drinking bourbon in high style after enjoying a short stretch of excellent scotches these last few nights. I'm in the process of killing off a bottle of Pappy 20 and will most likely move on to some Pappy 15.... ahhh... like coming home . This 20 is outstanding as usual. It certainly holds its own with the best whisk(e)ys on the planet.

[PhilsFan]

Tonight I return to drinking bourbon in high style after enjoying a short stretch of excellent scotches these last few nights. I'm in the process of killing off a bottle of Pappy 20 and will most likely move on to some Pappy 15.... ahhh... like coming home . This 20 is outstanding as usual. It certainly holds its own with the best whisk(e)ys on the planet.

James, I hear you...continuing that theme I'm enjoying Pappy 23 tonight and looking forward to the extra day off tomorrow.

-Joe

[fishnbowljoe]

Back to my old friend Maker's Mark. Was at a party tonight. Had a couple there and when I got home. joe

[cigarnv]

A bit of OFG BIB from the 80's (thanks Mark and Greg) followed up with RRR....

[mgilbertva]

Glad you're enjoying it, Reid!

I mingled about '07 Handy and baby Saz in a 2:1 proportion, then a dribble of spring water to bring the proof down to about 110. Went on a picnic yesterday and had that with some really good salami and cheese. I love Rye and spiced meats.

[jburlowski]

After killing an EWSB 1998 with the neighbors at a cul de sac get-together (good but not up to HH's usual standards)... been working on some PHC. Man, I don't want to go back to work tomorrow!

[OscarV]

Had an Old Forester Birthday '07 while dinning out.

The apples came in just right.

I opened a bottle of Old Rip Van Winkle 10yo 90 proof to keep it mellow and that's what I have been drinking this weekend.

[Gillman]

Balvenie Double Wood 12 years old followed by a small Johnnie Walker Red Label.

Serendipity has dictated that this particular bottle of Johnnie Red is soft and beautifully integrated.

The Balvenie is in character with its honeyed and lightly piney notes. Soft and sweet a dram as they come.

Gary

[PhilsFan]

ORVW 10/107 followed by VOB BIB. Had PVW23 last night and it's interesting to taste the family resemblance between the Pappy 23 and the

ORVW.

-Joe

[SBOmarc]

GTS Fall '06, taken at about 110 proof. There is a distinct sweetness that comes out that balances the evident rye notes. The more I drink this the more it is appreciated.

[JamesW]

Started with Buffalo Trace and now enjoying a nice pour of Thomas Handy '07. A very nice and spicy treat.

[TNbourbon]

I try not to be wedded to habit. Though I generally mix -- when I mix -- my rye bourbons with ginger ale, and wheated ones with cola, sometimes I just feel like mixing it up.

Tonight, I decided to 'sweeten' this month's BOTM, Ten High, with some 126-proof Old Potrero single malt rye, but added it to cola instead of ginger ale.

Makes a nice change-up. Who knows, maybe I'll have some wheat-and-ginger next!:cool:

[callmeox]

Weller Centennial after a really long three day weekend. As crazy as it sounds, I'm happy to go back to work tomorrow.

[ILLfarmboy]

This rural Illinois native is once again sampling more of that south of the border flavor; Gran Centenario Plata, again tonight.

[chilidawg7]

Like Scott, I am enjoying a generous pour of Weller Centennial.

Oddly enough, I too am ready to go back to work. But only because there are only 8 school days left til Summer Break.

[gothbat]

Last weekend we went to PA for my brothers college graduation (summa cum laude!) and we stopped off at the Weyerbacher brewery for a tour, afterwards we sampled a few of their brews and I bought a mixed case of their offerings. That's mostly what I've been drinking this weeekend, tonight I had Muse and Merry Monks followed by the Red Stripe (obviously, not from Weyerbacher). Others I've tried this weekend were Hops Infusion, Blanche, and Double Simcoe IPA. I think my favorites were Double Simcoe IPA and Blanche, two drastically different, but good, beers. By my standards the night is young and I don't have to go to work tomorrow, maybe I'll have a bit of WT Rye after I finish this Red Stripe...

[bigtoys]

I seem to be on a break from bourbon. Last night it was a Bombay Sapphire martini and Cain Cuvee wine with a big filet at Gibson's. Tonight it was a Don Julio Blanco margarita and Capital Brewery Wisconsin Amber Ale with grilled brats.

[Gillman]

Some George Stagg, W.L. Weller barrel strength and a 1960's Beam's Choice 86 proof. The Stagg was really good. It was the one just over 140 proof. The 60's Beam impressed by its balance and elegance.

Gary

[Schpyder]

I hadn't popped the cork on my bottle of OGD114 for a while, so I decided it was time to revisit. With a nice large double.

Hey, I gotta get to bed early tonight! :grin:

[callmeox]

Weller Centennial again (it was the easiest bottle to reach). I'm heading out of town to play golf this weekend and I'm checking out the liquor selection online in advance. I think I may finally pull the trigger on a bottle of Pappy 20.

[mgilbertva]

Willett Bourbon 6yr ("Old Pear Tree"). While there is some alcohol burn, it does not come across as a 122pf bourbon. There is pear after the initial burst of flavor, but more dominant is heavily caramelized, almost burnt sugar taste. Very rich with a long finish. Bright and vibrant like you would expect from a 6 yo.

Then I had some with a cup of coffee. I wasn't sure how it would pair with coffee. The burnt sugar stayed, but then dark chocolate showed up. This is now my favorite coffee-drinking bourbon.

[DoubleT]

Weller Antique 107...on 2 small ice cubes.