What are you drinking tonight, Summer '08

[shaman]

First up tonight Weller SR to be followed by.....

another

[JamesW]

Julio's Weller, ORVW 10/107, PVW 15.

[SBOmarc]

Evidently, anything not nailed down.

[jburlowski]

Had one of those weeks from hell at work. Eased the frustration with Lot B.

[callmeox]

After missing the opening Saturday of college football season while helping two different friends move, I'm relaxing with some Very Special Old Fitzgerald 12 and the Cal/M*ch*gan State game.

[JamesW]

Started with a Milagro blanco Margarita, then a PVW 15, and now some ORVW 10/107.

[razerburnt]

PVW 15, OFBB 07. then some single barrel, unfiltered Weller Antique 107 9 year old.

[chilidawg7]

After missing the opening Saturday of college football season while helping two different friends move, I'm relaxing with some Very Special Old Fitzgerald 12 and the Cal/M*ch*gan State game.

those two friends owe you BIG! me and a few college buddies have enjoyed some Weller Centennial, Bernheim Wheat Whiskey, Maker's Mark, Weller 12 and Stagg 07. A good night.

[callmeox]

I've got the games that I want to watch sitting on the DVR and there's rarely a good game on opening Saturday, so it wasn't a huge sacrifice.

Moving on to Weller Centennial

[JamesW]

Centennial it is! I'll have a pour of Julio's 13 yr to join the crowd.

[fishnbowljoe]

Went out to dinner with some friends. WT 101 and Coke before dinner. Watered down.:mad: KC and Coke after dinner. Watered down.:hot: Came home and I'm now having a pour of Weller Antique:woohoo: Peace at last. Joe

[TBoner]

WT101 and ginger ale. 2 of 'em. Big ones.

Good night.

Regards,

[theDon]

2 Bud Lights and 2 Wild Turkey Ryes. Who wants to fight?

[TBoner]

Dickel No. 12. Just unbelievably good. It's been months since I had this; I'm dumbfounded by the quality of this pour. I have a few bottles in reserve, and I will be picking up more while it's still this very well-aged juice in the bottle.

Regards,

[PhilsFan]

After watching the last two at Wrigley, I'm home from Chicago and watched the Phils win and split the series with the Cubs on WGN, and enjoyed a pour of Pappy 15.

-Joe

[chilidawg7]

First, a Sauza Hornitos Anejo margarita with some grilled chicken for dinner. Now, moving on to WTRB, OGD 114 and a bit of Weller 12.

[smokinjoe]

Had a nice family cookout at my brother's house. Miller Lites and Old Forester 86. The 86 was surprisingly good, as I prefer the 100 so much more. Must have been the great company, great setting, and great weather, I guess.

Now, after an absolutely terrific Weihenstephaner Hefe Weissbier, I'm on to Weller Antique and FR 120. It's getting late, but a Sazarac cocktail and cigar, are calling me...

JOE

[ILLfarmboy]

Van Winkle "lot B". Somehow bourbons at 90 or in this case 90.4 proof seem to go fast.

[fishnbowljoe]

Was at a party tonight at a friends house. Had a few different things. Hennessy Paradis Cognac, GTS 2007, Weller Antique, and JD Silver Select. It was a great night, with good food, good friends, and good whiskey. Joe

[Jono]

After watching the last two at Wrigley, I'm home from Chicago and watched the Phils win and split the series with the Cubs on WGN, and enjoyed a pour of Pappy 15.

-Joe

Joe....of course I would have preferred a Cubs sweep but I am glad you saw the Phils win one while you were in town! I owe you a pour!

[bluesbassdad]

We were starting to get a little long there in the other thread so it's time to start a new one.... Maybe not officially summer but close enough!

I'll kick it off with a bottle that could also be found very soon in the empty bottle support group thread and also the what did you purchase thread; Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit pewter top first issue - bottled August of 1996 to be exact. One more pour out of this wonderful bottle and it's gone, luckily I recently found a dusty replacement; although one of these is never enough so I'll be looking for more!

Tim's mention of a Binny's bottling of Van Winkle reminded me that I still have a few ounces of a superficially similar bottling. The label says Van Winkle Family Reserve, 18 years old, 105.2 proof, bottled exclusively for Park Avenue Liquor Shop.

I drink so seldom these days that I sometimes fear I'll lose all my taste memory. I shouldn't have worried.

As soon as I pulled the cork I flashed back to the first Van Winkle I ever opened, the Old Rip Van Winkle 10 y/o, 107 proof. I can't do a detailed comparison, but the family resemblance is unmistakable. My overall impression is that the VW character still comes through, but I would have preferred to drink this bottling at a younger age. There's just a little too much char influence for my taste. The finish is very long, but it is much too dry.

I'm glad I had the opportunity to acquire this bottle, but I wouldn't replace it, even at the price I paid about six years ago.

Yours truly,

Dave Morefield

[callmeox]

VS Old Fitz 12 after a trying day at work. I'm really enjoying this bottle.

[spun_cookie]

Caught up with the Gilbert Borthers tonight. The Firehouse Sub shop is doing great. Those are the best subs I have ever had.

Got to pull them away for a little while to have a couple drinks...

With Mark

Willett 15 yr

Willett 22 yr rye

Weller 19 yr

JW Dant 1980

Some corn whiskey 100 proof

2007 BDB

and With Greg.. Lot B

[OscarV]

Evan Williams Single Barrel 1998, neat.

Sunday I took some WLWeller Centennial over to a party and it got some good reactions.

One guy said I can't smell but I can smell the carmael in it.

[smokinjoe]

Just had my first Sam Adams Octoberfest beer of the season (even though it's 90 outside :confused:). This has been my Fall beer for the last several years, and I'm finding this one to be exceptional. It's a great bridge from the lighter Summer beers, and the Dark Winter brews which I'll be going to in a couple of months.

I'm staring longingly at my OCPR. It's next...

Cheers!

JOE