ggilbertva Posted April 3, 2008 Author Share Posted April 3, 2008 Willett pot still bourbon from barrel 8053. At 94 proof, I expected a more robust palate. Also, the finish was somewhat short and uneventful. I like it, but it didn't wow me.I've moved on to a 70's Old Forester BIB. Now this one has a finish that's quite eventful. :grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spun_cookie Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Going high class tonight... Old Forester 86 proof. Only think they had here near the airport.... and I have never had it... .. after the nose burns off a little... does not smell to bad... to bad the taste is hahaha... I'm going to need a mixer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesW Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Going high class tonight... Old Forester 86 proof. Only think they had here near the airport.... and I have never had it... .. after the nose burns off a little... does not smell to bad... to bad the taste is hahaha... I'm going to need a mixer... You gotta get home Spun before they have you drinking your bourbon with an umbrella in the glass I toast you with some Centennial 13yr. I know that you have many bottles of these at home that miss you very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggilbertva Posted April 3, 2008 Author Share Posted April 3, 2008 Going high class tonight... Old Forester 86 proof. Only think they had here near the airport.... and I have never had it... .. after the nose burns off a little... does not smell to bad... to bad the taste is hahaha... I'm going to need a mixer...Spun - is that OF a current bottling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILLfarmboy Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 I'm sitting here with the bottle in front of me drinking Weller Antique and I'm struck by how much the picture in the top middle of the label reminds me of the picture on a bag of Sterzings potato chips. Best damn 'greasy as hell' potato chips in the world, made right across the river over in Burlington IA. I'm hungry and a little bit under the influence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WineGuy Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 I'm revisiting WT101 and enjoying it much more than my first two tries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sijan Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 I'm revisiting WT101 and enjoying it much more than my first two tries.Glad to hear it. I still think it holds up quite well, even after trying some of the top-shelf stuff from WT and other distilleries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spun_cookie Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Spun - is that OF a current bottling? Yes sir... my guess would be 4 yrs old plus time to ship to the store in LA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rake Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Revisiting my 4RSmB. I like it better this time around, although still not quite as much as the single barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee Dave Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Just finished the remains of Dickel 12 bottle last night. Good pour for a change of pace. This bottle will be replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburlowski Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Finsihing off an ETL tonight after my usual WT101. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggilbertva Posted April 4, 2008 Author Share Posted April 4, 2008 Opened one of the 70's Early Times I picked up today. It's an 80 proof and rather sweet. It's mild on the palate as expected considering the proof. Overall, for an 80 proof, I like this bourbon and will look to pick up some more when found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggilbertva Posted April 4, 2008 Author Share Posted April 4, 2008 Stu, I will be at the Sampler and I grabbed a 750ml of some old tax stamped Early Times and I also found it very good for a young 4 yr old. I believe one of the Gilbert's said they new where some of this old Early Times was in VA?? I will bring the open bottle I have with me. I think it's good stuff.TonyI remembered this post today when I spied a 200ml bottle of Early Times. As my earlier post indicates, I opened this one tonight and I think it's quite good also. I'm glad you posted your opinion on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgilbertva Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 I indulged in the 1982 Virginia Gentleman distilled in Virginia I purchased yesterday. It's 80pf, so not much of a finish. Not bad at all, though. However, if I was doing a blind tasting, I would peg it as a Heaven Hill product because of the pronounced menthol flavor in the middle, as well as anise. And at $11 for a .750, I definitely didn't go wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesW Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Tonight I started with some PH 122.6 which was fantastic and now I'm on to OF B-Day '07 which has a really great nose and sweet finish. Man life is good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBoner Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Started with some Four Roses Nano Batch (1:1 ratio of 4RSmB and Bulleit). Delicious.Now on to WT Rye. Even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spun_cookie Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 The last sips (about an once) of Bernheim.... and then onto a bottle of something I need to kill... I add more later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesW Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 The last sips (about an once) of Bernheim.... and then onto a bottle of something I need to kill... I add more laterHey Spun, How's that Bernheim.... I'm always tempted to pick one up. I also have a bottle I need to kill that I'm working on tonight. I had vatted 1/3 EC18 with 1/3 Rare Breed and 1/3 JBB to make space on my shelf. The mixture is actual quite tasty, more so than any of these alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorvallisCracker Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Weller Antique Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtoys Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 van Winkle 10 yr old, Lot B, Pappy 15, 20, 23, with Julian pouring and signing bottles at Lush tonight. Lush is a great store (great selections of wine, beer, liquor)and I plan on returning. Many bottles open for tasting. Nice, knowledgable staff.Really sorry I'm not going to the 'Fest tomorrow. Hopefully next year.Went out to dinner. Now I'm finishing the evening with a Pappy 20; still my favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNbourbon Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 van Winkle 10 yr old, Lot B, Pappy 15, 20, 23, with Julian pouring and signing bottles at Lush tonight... Wish I were there, as originally planned. I hope to make up my failure in Bardstown later this month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spun_cookie Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 van Winkle 10 yr old, Lot B, Pappy 15, 20, 23, with Julian pouring and signing bottles at Lush tonight. Lush is a great store (great selections of wine, beer, liquor)and I plan on returning. Many bottles open for tasting. Nice, knowledgable staff.Really sorry I'm not going to the 'Fest tomorrow. Hopefully next year.Went out to dinner. Now I'm finishing the evening with a Pappy 20; still my favorite.I am so green I am almost Emerald Green... XOXOXOEmerald Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorvallisCracker Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Wild Turkey Rare Breed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggilbertva Posted April 5, 2008 Author Share Posted April 5, 2008 Four Roses Single Barrel from barrel 47-5M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spun_cookie Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 EV23, RHFs, EV Antabellum... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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