ggilbertva Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 As some have said, JD is not a drink of choice but for me when I tried the Silver Select, it gave me a new appreciation of Jack Daniels. To me the Select at 100 proof was exceptional. Now I'll just have to find out if VA carries the single barrel as mentioned above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillman Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Thanks, and Jeff I will definitely bring this to Sampler.This whiskey tastes like one aged at least 8 years. I think that may result from the "jump-start" of charcoal mellowing plus the fact that it is (like all SBs I understand) 6 years old at bottling. And once again dumping in cold weather may do something to ramp up the richness. Even if cycling is done in the warehouses they are, I believe, colder in winter than other seasons all things considered.Extra aging plus hand-selection probably does a lot for JD Single Barrel. It does for other whiskeys, too. A recent bottle of Knob Creek impressed by its round, complex, even-tempered taste. You can taste faintly the roots of the drink such as are still apparent in Jim Beam White and Black Labels. But that extra bit of TLC seems to put KC - recent bottlings in particular - into the front division, shall we say.Yet this current R-19 seems to stand out amongst all the JD Single Barrels I have had - I am hoping it heralds a new focus by B-F on this traditional American drink.Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggilbertva Posted April 11, 2008 Author Share Posted April 11, 2008 Started this afternoon with some AAA 10 year, moved to an '07 Handy (cut to about 100p) and then stepped it down with a late 70's Early Times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesW Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Weller Special Reserve... first time trying it ... wow for $13 this is some decent bourbon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shyster512 Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Started with a shot of W. L. Weller which I thought I enjoyed very much. Second glass was a shot of 15 year old Pappy Van Winkle. Man what a bourbon Pappy is! It isn't fair to drink anything with this Pappy. It made the Weller seem tasteless by comparison. I vote the 15 year old Pappy as best in show. It is in a class by itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasH Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 To start of the night, some Elijah Craig 18, to end it, it is to early to tell!Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markoturbo Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Lot B tonight at the start then on to Bookers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgilbertva Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Over the course of the day, I had several things. A little AAA 10yr while I washed the car, a side-by-side with GD Barrel Select and JD Silver Select, and some Willett pot still with my pipe.Life is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BourbonJoe Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Over the course of the day, I had several things. A little AAA 10yr while I washed the car, a side-by-side with GD Barrel Select and JD Silver Select, and some Willett pot still with my pipe.Life is good.What's the verdict between the GD and the JD. Interested in your opinion.Joe :usflag: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgilbertva Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 I must have left my notes in the car - I'll post 'em tomorrow.I think of the George Dickel Barrel Select as the quintessential Tennessee whiskey: lots of grain, maples and char. Not too heavy or overwhelming with a lingering finish. I really like the GD BS.JD Silver Select is extraordinary. It's much closer to a bourbon, albeit a very fruity one. Normally I associate a fruity bourbon with Rye, which means it's also going to have some spice and/or grassyness. JDSS has only the fruit, candied fruit to be exact. I got gum drops or Jujus on the nose. Very intense, velvety, full mouthfeel, long finish.So, give me a choice between the two, I'll choose the SS, but of course it's unavailable in the US market and costs almost twice as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtoys Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 4R small batch. hoping for the 120th anniversary to come here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilidawg7 Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 saw some Silver Select on eBay tonight, including this one which was reasonably priced...http://cgi.ebay.com/JACK-DANIELS-SILVER-SELECT-SINGLE-BARREL-BOTTLE-NEW_W0QQitemZ190213672941QQihZ009QQcategoryZ563QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luna56 Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Trying some Jameson's 18 right now. Very nice and mellow, but fairly tame proof and flavor-wise. More malty tasting than the regular Jameson's, which to me almost has a rye spiciness to it. At its price point I don't think I'd purchase a bottle (this one was a gift!) but I'm glad to have it.Might finish up the night with another pour, or maybe switch over to some Laphroaig QC.Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luna56 Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Out of respect for Jameson's and whiskey in general, I should add that the mouthfeel of the 18 is wonderful and it truly is a first class whiskey. As the pour sits in the glass for awhile the malt seems to increase while the finish gets slightly bitter (not in a bad way). A great nitecap pour.Guess I like it more than I thought!Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighTower Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 EC12 straight outta the freezer. It's been in there over a week, and it was nice and cold...Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesW Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Started with a shot of W. L. Weller which I thought I enjoyed very much. Second glass was a shot of 15 year old Pappy Van Winkle. Man what a bourbon Pappy is! It isn't fair to drink anything with this Pappy. It made the Weller seem tasteless by comparison. I vote the 15 year old Pappy as best in show. It is in a class by itself.I agree Shyster. The Pappy 15 is my favorite, edging out the PVW20 by a margin. If I had to choose one bourbon to drink the rest of my life it would be that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Last night was a pour from the Willet "pot still." This is growing on me a little, but still a bit on the hot side for my tastes. I followed that with a freshly made AAA 10yo Old Fashioned and relaxed out on the deck. I love spring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggilbertva Posted April 11, 2008 Author Share Posted April 11, 2008 Last night was a pour from the Willet "pot still." This is growing on me a little, but still a bit on the hot side for my tastes. I followed that with a freshly made AAA 10yo Old Fashioned and relaxed out on the deck. I love spring!Jeff,Curious as to your impressions of the Willett. My bottle at least, lacks a definitive finish. The nose is somewhat impressive and the initial entry is good but then dies off rather quickly. Mike Veach mentioned that his bottle has a nice long finish so obviously the single barrel comes into play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorvallisCracker Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Today started good and just kept getting better. A test this morning proved I'd successfully solved a problem at a customer site. The weather was great, sunny and high sixties (first time it's been that warm since last autumn), so I went for a walk at lunch. Stopped at a bookstore, saw that Tim Dorsey has a new one out, Atomic Lobster. Left work a little early (4:30), and had a good ride home. Walked in, found a cardboard box, opened it to find a bottle of Wild Turkey American Spirit (sent by a fellow SB.com'r).I have poured myself a generous glass and will take that and my book out to the patio, where I will sip on this fine old bourbon and read about the further misadventures of my hero Serge and his sidekick Coleman.At least until I have to fire up the grill to cook the steaks my wife bought today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBoner Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 I'm currently having a Manhattan: 2.5 oz. WT Rye, 1 oz. Cinzano sweet vermouth, 3 dashes homemade bitters. Absolutely terrific.I will be moving on to some 2007 Handy next. Feels like a night to be exorbitant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggilbertva Posted April 12, 2008 Author Share Posted April 12, 2008 Just plain 'ole Pap 15.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilidawg7 Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 OGD 114 with a bit of Cherry Coke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callmeox Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Bernheim Wheat, followed by a wheater to be determined (maybe the Weller SR). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barturtle Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Kentucky Tavern followed by Evan Williams BIB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spun_cookie Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 WTKS... the end of her... and a dap of rare breed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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