Empty Bottles Support Group New & Improved

[gblick]

A '96 pewter-top WTKS gave up the ghost on Halloween.

[OscarV]

A '96 pewter-top WTKS gave up the ghost on Halloween.

Hey Man, that calls for flowers, tell us where to send them.

[gothbat]

A little while ago I had the last of my WT:T. By far the best WT offering I've had, even better than RR101. I'm really glad I happened to come across this one, I'm pretty sure I paid a premium for this bottle but thankfully it was well worth it!

WT:AS is likely the next to fall ;]

[spun_cookie]

my 1980 WT 86.8 just gave up the ghost.... great bourbon at that proof

[cowdery]

Finished off a bottle of Jim Beam black with some Dr. Brown's Ginger Ale.

[chefnash51]

Second bottle to hit the dirt. Weller Antique 107. Went from kinda liking it, to loving it. Glad there are planty more around, but I might have to try the Special Reserve next.

[smokinjoe]

Second bottle to hit the dirt. Weller Antique 107. Went from kinda liking it, to loving it. Glad there are planty more around, but I might have to try the Special Reserve next.

Chef, my experience with that bottling mirrors yours. I never disliked it, but wasn't crazy about it, either. But, lately have been loving the last couple of bottles I've had. Recent bottlings seem to have more vanilla and caramel than previous ones. Also, less tannic, now. And, you can't beat the price. When these things happen I always figure it's me changing, and not the bottle. :confused:

[cowdery]

A bottle of Jim Beam Rye.

[JamesW]

just finished off a Pappy 15... each one hurts.

[polyamnesia]

it's scary when a bottle bought on friday is gone sunday evening. for some reason, that 2nd bottle (i ever had) of OGD100 just got better and better as it went down. the last two pours were nectar. is it the oxygen? or the lack of it in my brain?

i trust my olfactory-tastebud coalition....:grin:

[polyamnesia]

A bottle of Jim Beam Rye.

[ACDetroit]

Eat the Ten Dollar bill it has more flavor than the Beam Rye I had!

Tony

[PhilsFan]

Said goodbye tonight to one of my favorites, Weller Antique 107...the empty is going to my son-in-law for his collection. I don't have another one yet, but that situation will change shortly.

-Joe

[cowdery]

was it the newer label version? if not (or so), is it any different from the canary yellow label version? i am tempted to pick one up across the state line...up here it's $15 or so...in delaware it's $10

what's it comparable to...?

The one I had was the old label but it was just a label change, no difference in the product. The price difference may be related to the locations or just to the fact that the old label bottles would be older stock.

This product is not for everyone as it is pretty young and you can taste a lot of raw spirit. I like it for that reason, but if you are used to bourbon and rye that is more fully aged, you might not appreciate its charms.

[ThomasW]

A bottle of Maker's Mark is now long gone!

[jburlowski]

This product is not for everyone as it is pretty young and you can taste a lot of raw spirit. I like it for that reason, but if you are used to bourbon and rye that is more fully aged, you might not appreciate its charms.

Seems lately that that's the the way younger women seem to feel about me. (sigh):frown:

[Attila]

Update and reassessment on the three bottle

You have easy access to VWFRR13, WT Rye and VOSN Winter Rye. Why would you waste your time on those three?

[snakster]

Drinking the last of my Pappy 20 as I write. It won't be replaced. I know many here have high regard for this bottle, but to me, there was just too much oak in the taste. I'm thinking 20 years is a wee bit too long. Never had the 15, but I would guess it would be better. Not a bad bourbon otherwise, but definitely too much wood.

I have reached the conclusion that I need not spend much more than 30 for a premium taste (WTRB). And for a daily pour, I'd go with Weller antique 107 over most bourbons that cost 2, 3 or 4x the price. The next time I spend more than 50 on a bottle of whiskey, it will be on an Islay (e.g., Lagavulin 16).

[spun_cookie]

Drinking the last of my Pappy 20 as I write. It won't be replaced. I know many here have high regard for this bottle, but to me, there was just too much oak in the taste. I'm thinking 20 years is a wee bit too long. Never had the 15, but I would guess it would be better. Not a bad bourbon otherwise, but definitely too much wood.

I have reached the conclusion that I need not spend much more than 30 for a premium taste (WTRB). And for a daily pour, I'd go with Weller antique 107 over most bourbons that cost 2, 3 or 4x the price. The next time I spend more than 50 on a bottle of whiskey, it will be on an Islay (e.g., Lagavulin 16).

There is nothing better than finding love at a lower price... I am in the book with the WTs... the old 8 yrs for $25 are the best bourbons at any price...

... tonight I killed my WTKS 2001 Pewter it will be missed.... anyone got one for trade

[fishnbowljoe]

Finished two today that only had one pour left. WTRR 90, and JTS BROWN. Joe

[JamesW]

killed an ORVW 10/107...7 bunkered. Great stuff.

[ggilbertva]

Polished off my Wathens Single Barrel from Feb '06.

[fishnbowljoe]

Not today, but a couple of nights ago, a bottle of Weller 12.:cry: Joe

[Rughi]

My one and only bottle of Daniel Stewart 12yo 86 proofer gave it up tonight.

One of the few non-TE Heaven Hill bottles I found out west, from about 1990.

This is the one that made Doug exclaim

"Oh my God...that smells like a dead fish!"

Daniel Stewart was open for several years and finished its life on Ginger Ale duty.

Roger

[jburlowski]

My wife's off to her company Xmas Party tonight so I'm sitting by the fire all alone. Killed my last bottle of OCPR.

Major mourning in progress here....