What are you drinking tonight, Summer '08

[callmeox]

I had a tall WT101 and diet Coke at dinner with famiy. Since the caffeine still has me wired at 0130 local time and I need to be up in 5 hours, a nice pour of 4R 120th will help me wind down.

[Virus_Of_Life]

Gran Centenario Leyenda, it is an Extra Anejo that I bought for myself as a celebratory pour for my move back to Portland. It is good, but not sure it's as good as the price tag suggests. That along with some Busch Light, the best value in canned beer here at about $3.99 for a 6 pack of pounders, and a Blue Heron Pale Ale from Bridgeport. Life is getting better! :grin:

[Attila]

WTAS with my father in law, life cannot get better.

Esp. since my best friend and I empted half a bottle of WTAS last night.

[Attila]

my move back to Portland

congratulations on the move.

lolololololol

[Attila]

Several Manhattans at a local pub. While I was there I educated not 1 but 2 people, friends of my brother, about how JD is NOT bourbon but rather Tennessee Whiskey. Anyway, now it's on to a bit of some WT RR Rye, this is my first bottle and it's pretty damn good!

Still do not understand that. Sound to me like TW is a type of Bourbon, since it meets all the rules of bourbon, but just goes through a subsequent unnecessary process.

[craigthom]

Still do not understand that. Sound to me like TW is a type of Bourbon, since it meets all the rules of bourbon, but just goes through a subsequent unnecessary process.

It's a subject of much debate, and I don't think we'll ever get an official government ruling. B-F would have to try to put "Bourbon" on the label to force a ruling, and they have made too much of not being bourbon to do that.

[TBoner]

WT101 on a nicely cloudy and breezy Saturday afternoon.

Regards,

[smokinjoe]

A day of contrasts around here, today. On one hand, the tiny hummingbirds are in town full force. And, I have been watching them doing a number on the feeder that I have set out. Truly amazing creatures. A start of Woodford from a Delta flight mini, seemed apropos.

On the other hand, there is a Gigantic, Lockheed C-5 transport plane apparently doing touchdown/takeoffs at the Air Force Base a couple of miles from my house. It has been circling overhead at low altitude most of the day. Truly, an awesome spectacle in itself. Something so big, deserves an '04 Stagg.

Cheers!

JOE

[Gillman]

Had a couple of things today (trying to save it for the weekend).

A Sleeman Porter (Ontario-brewed, not a micro but not quite macro either) which is a fine example of the style.

After, a Brakspeare Double Bitter from England, packed with pure English malt and hop flavour and only 3.7 % ABV (a session beer par excellence).

Finally, a very short Havana Club Anejo. This is one of the best rums in the world IMO. It has a characteristic cocoa-lemony-like taste. The price sticker on the shelf had a slash on it which usually means here it is being discontinued. I will check on this and if necessary lay in a supply.

Gary

[callmeox]

J.T.S. Brown BIB with a small cube (it's pretty warm here this evening).

I'm pleasantly overwhelmed. The mouth feel is much fuller and the palate is sweeter than I expected followed by a long, warm finish. Not a hint of burn.

This is really good.

Thanks for the recommendation. :bowdown:

[TBoner]

And now I've moved on to Charter 101 and Coke Zero. Charter 101 is a very good Coke bourbon, especially with a dash or two of bitters to counteract some of the sweet, sweet, sweet.

Regards,

[fishnbowljoe]

Went bowling with a buddy to get ready for leagues starting in a couple of weeks. Went into the bar to have a couple when we were down. Had a couple of MM and Sierra Mists to cap off the evening while listening to the band. Joe

[TNbourbon]

I managed to cadge last week a Stitzel-Weller Old Fitz Prime (86.8 proof) with a lowball eBay bid (it's still possible -- though certainly rarer -- so don't despair quite yet!), and it arrived -- as is so often the case with decanters (South Carolina Tricentennial, 1970) with the cork separated from the porcelain stopper. Fortunately, the seller/shipper had assented to my request that it be 'shrink-wrapped', and all pertinent parts stayed in place and contents were not lost. Thus, opening it was a no-brainer, since it was essentially 'pre-opened' (and you guys know how much a 'collector' I am, anyway:rolleyes:).

Anyway -- with notable exceptions; Gary Gillman has recorded his youthful enjoyment of the OF Prime -- the Prime and 86.8-proof bourbon, in general, are often dismissed here. This one is a stated 7 years old (making it 1963, or earlier, distillate, when Pappy still haunted the place). It's a very spirity 86 proof, and also quite dark for a 7yo. The nose is Heavenly -- rich in smoky vanilla, with some caramel peeking around the edges. The trademark S-W 'burnt caramel' is present on the palate, drying to a non-tannic, medium-length, Brach's (not Kraft) caramel finish.

Not the best Prime I've ever opened, but far above the average low-proofer, whether Old Fitz Prime or otherwise. A fine bourbon, which I will enjoy with others if I can, alone if I must -- but always fine bourbon!

[Virus_Of_Life]

I hate to say it, but it is too damn hot for bourbon, so I drink my second favorite spirit Tequila (and beer)! Well, I am lumping Bourbon and Rye together essentially, as #1. Los Azulejos Silver which I find to be very, very good from the refrigerator for the absurd price of ~$16 a bottle - yeah try to get Cuervo Gold Mixto rot gut for that here in Oregon!

If I had some Ginger Beer I'd be drinking a dark and stormy with the El Dorado 15 year Rum I bought right before moving, but I haven't gotten around to find a place that has good ginger beer yet... Tomorrow, maybe. Oh, and I need Lime too; otherwise I'd make a margarita right ,now poor man's version that is...

[OscarV]

I had a nice drinking experience yesterday.

My wife and I went out for a late breakfast at Zingerman's Roadhouse in Ann Arbor.

I had Anson Mill's grits topped with eggs and applewood smoked bacon, also got a side of White Lily buttermilk biscuits and sorghum syrup. The coffee awesome.

So whilst we were already there and they have a large bourbon selection I ordered a WLWeller Centennial neat. I was hoping they still had it but the waiter came back with a taste of "something from the same church but a different pew" because they were out of the Centennial.

I tasted it and I thought hmmm, same church, different pew, this must be Weller Antique 107, I did not know they carried it.

But no, it was Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit, the waiter informed me.

And yes, so it was, I thanked him for the taste but I ordered a Van Winkle Family Reserve Lot B.

The scent and taste of cherries was perfect after what I had for breakfast.

When we got home I went directley for my WTKS, I love Saturdays.

[TBoner]

I managed to cadge last week a Stitzel-Weller Old Fitz Prime (86.8 proof) with a lowball eBay bid (it's still possible -- though certainly rarer -- so don't despair quite yet!), and it arrived -- as is so often the case with decanters (South Carolina Tricentennial, 1970) with the cork separated from the porcelain stopper. Fortunately, the seller/shipper had assented to my request that it be 'shrink-wrapped', and all pertinent parts stayed in place and contents were not lost. Thus, opening it was a no-brainer, since it was essentially 'pre-opened' (and you guys know how much a 'collector' I am, anyway:rolleyes:).

Anyway -- with notable exceptions; Gary Gillman has recorded his youthful enjoyment of the OF Prime -- the Prime and 86.8-proof bourbon, in general, are often dismissed here. This one is a stated 7 years old (making it 1963, or earlier, distillate, when Pappy still haunted the place). It's a very spirity 86 proof, and also quite dark for a 7yo. The nose is Heavenly -- rich in smoky vanilla, with some caramel peeking around the edges. The trademark S-W 'burnt caramel' is present on the palate, drying to a non-tannic, medium-length, Brach's (not Kraft) caramel finish.

Not the best Prime I've ever opened, but far above the average low-proofer, whether Old Fitz Prime or otherwise. A fine bourbon, which I will enjoy with others if I can, alone if I must -- but always fine bourbon!

Tim, I have only 1 fifth and a pint of Old Fitz prime. The pint is open. I need to drink from it today. Thanks for your excellent notes, particularly on the specificity of the caramel finish.

Regards,

[smokinjoe]

I had a nice drinking experience yesterday.

My wife and I went out for a late breakfast at Zingerman's Roadhouse in Ann Arbor.

I had Anson Mill's grits topped with eggs and applewood smoked bacon, also got a side of White Lily buttermilk biscuits and sorghum syrup. The coffee awesome.

So whilst we were already there and they have a large bourbon selection I ordered a WLWeller Centennial neat. I was hoping they still had it but the waiter came back with a taste of "something from the same church but a different pew" because they were out of the Centennial.

I tasted it and I thought hmmm, same church, different pew, this must be Weller Antique 107, I did not know they carried it.

But no, it was Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit, the waiter informed me.

And yes, so it was, I thanked him for the taste but I ordered a Van Winkle Family Reserve Lot B.

The scent and taste of cherries was perfect after what I had for breakfast.

When we got home I went directley for my WTKS, I love Saturdays.

Oscar, that sounds positively, AWESOME! I am now both hungry AND thirsty, here on Sunday morning. Flying Biscuit, here I come! Unfortunately, I'll have to take my own WTKS...

:toast:

JOE

[craigthom]

My brother lives in Midtown, not horribly far from the Piedmont Park Flying Biscuit. I keep meaning to go. Or should I go to the Decatur one?

Maybe I'm blaspheming here, but I haven't been all that impressed by Lynn's Paradise Cafe. It's better than Denny's, sure, but it's not something I'd wait in line for.

Last night I had some 1849 that by my calculations was distilled no later than 1980 (bottle says "88" on the bottom).

[OscarV]

Oscar, that sounds positively, AWESOME! I am now both hungry AND thirsty, here on Sunday morning. Flying Biscuit, here I come!

I have never heard of Flying Biscuit so I looked them up and read the menu.

Yeah, if ever in Hot 'Lanta I'll be stopping in there.

I love the description for the Fried Green Tomato BLT sandwich,...

"crisp turkey bacon, fried green tomatos, lettuce, cashew-jalapeno relish and goat cheese."

Hey Joe, do you think it would keep if you mailed one up to me?:grin:

[smokinjoe]

Craig, I've never been to any of the intown locations. FB is now part of the group that owns/owned Moe's, Mama Fu's, Doc Green's, Shane's Rib Shack etc., so they have begun to open FB's out here in the burbs. I've often wondered if they are as good as the original. The Johnson Ferry one that we frequent, is just a few miles away, and it is excellent. Shrimp & Grits and Love Cakes...Yummy!!

BTW, did you clean out the rest of the Fighting Cock 8 year's from the Columbus store? I was in there this week, and it was all gone I've noticed that they are raising prices on the dusties. The WT 86.8 is up to something like $5 for the little one. Guess we have to be more subtle in our drooling. Good business folks, them.

Cheers!

JOE

[smokinjoe]

Oscar, I'll just put a pint of Hazmat in with it. Should keep for a month, or two!

And, if you make a trip down here, you better call!

Cheers!

JOE

[craigthom]

I think they sold Moe's to the Carvel Ice Cream people. There are Moe's all over Louisville now. They still play only music by dead people, and they still yell when you walk in the door, so it hasn't changed much.

I only bought a 200ml bottle of the old Fighting Cock from that store. That's all I saw. There was at least one 1.75l bottle of the Turkey 86.8 that I left on the bottom shelf.

There's a 1.75L bottle of '88 (faux tax strip, Georgia tax decal) Rebel Yell at a liquor store in Fairburn, and there are at least a half dozen 750ml bottles of ER101 in LaGrange. There used to be two bottles of old 1849 in Fairburn.

And I swear I saw, somewhere in the Atlanta area, a bottle of the hirsch gold foil so cheap I wasn't sure it was the right stuff until I checked later. Seems it was in the $50 range. I hit so many stores, though, I have no idea which it was in. This was three weeks ago.

[CorvallisCracker]

El Dorado 15 year Rum I bought right before moving

The is at least one OR liquor store that sells that - the one I told you about.

As for the ginger beer and that tequila - can't help you there. We buy Milagro Silver, normally $30 but frequently marked down to $26.

[ratcheer]

I usually seem to mostly enjoy my bourbons when I am cooking, these days. I just put a new recipe into the oven, "Orange pork chops". It is very simple and sounds like it will be delicious. Pork chops in a roasting pan. A sauce of orange juice, brown sugar, dry mustard, salt, pepper, and lemon pepper. I added a tablespoon of orange marmalade on my own, just because I thought it would be good. Pour the sauce over the chops, roast at 375 for one hour.

After I did a little cleanup, I poured about two oz WT101 in a highball glass filled with ice cubes. Just waiting for lunch....

Tim

[TBoner]

Tim, sounds fantastic. I await a report on the results. By the way, it sounds like a sauce that would do well with a touch of bourbon in it, too...

Regards,