| 4301. Author: Burner02 | Date: Wed, 10/25/2017, 9:20PM EST | |
ETL |
| 4302. Author: Choooch | Date: Thu, 10/26/2017, 11:46PM EST | |
Knob Creek single barrel
Highland Park 12 |
| 4303. Author: Palama | Date: Sun, 10/29/2017, 2:52AM EST | |
Booker's with a large ice sphere. |
| 4304. Author: Palama | Date: Tue, 10/31/2017, 2:25AM EST | |
Blanton's SFTB with a large ice sphere |
| 4305. Author: SmokeMonkey | Date: Tue, 10/31/2017, 5:39PM EST | |
Blanton’s Gold from a barrel dropped in 2015 (friend’s bottle)
Followed by
Blanton’s Gold from 2017 (my bottle) |
| 4306. Author: Palama | Date: Tue, 10/31/2017, 8:30PM EST | |
SmokeMonkey wrote:Blanton’s Gold from a barrel dropped in 2015 (friend’s bottle)
Followed by
Blanton’s Gold from 2017 (my bottle) What were the differences? |
| 4307. Author: TMCTLT | Date: Sat, 11/4/2017, 8:18AM EST | |
Weller Antique 107 last night ( from the 1.75 ltr. bottle that Tuck brought to the MM Herf and then gifted to my bride )
Of course it got set out @ the herf for everyone to enjoy, we just brought back the leftovers.
Thanks Tuck!!!!
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| 4308. Author: SmokeMonkey | Date: Sat, 11/4/2017, 8:59AM EST | |
Palama wrote:What were the differences?
Sorry, Conan, just saw this. If I’m completely honest, I didn’t like either one. The whiskey was completely unbalanced flavor wise and all I really tasted was heat and bitterness. Being a Wild Turkey 101 guy, I figured this would be the perfect Blanton’s for me at 103 proof. I was wrong. To answer your question, the 2017 was not as hot, but still not good. How is the SFTB? |
| 4309. Author: teedubbya | Date: Sat, 11/4/2017, 11:18AM EST | |
I have VIP tickets.
https://westonwhiskeyandtobacco.com/pages/whos-coming
Ah oh. Tees gonna be eldrunko
Sorry for speaking Mexican and stuff. |
| 4310. Author: teedubbya | Date: Sat, 11/4/2017, 11:20AM EST | |
This is a better link I think
https://westonwhiskeyandtobacco.com/pages/about |
| 4311. Author: teedubbya | Date: Sat, 11/4/2017, 3:27PM EST | |
Assume fetal position |
| 4312. Author: Palama | Date: Sat, 11/4/2017, 3:30PM EST | |
SmokeMonkey wrote:Sorry, Conan, just saw this. If I’m completely honest, I didn’t like either one. The whiskey was completely unbalanced flavor wise and all I really tasted was heat and bitterness. Being a Wild Turkey 101 guy, I figured this would be the perfect Blanton’s for me at 103 proof. I was wrong.
To answer your question, the 2017 was not as hot, but still not good.
How is the SFTB? Haven't yet come to a definitive decision. At almost 129 proof, it is a little hot (...in a good way...) so don't think I'll be drinking it neat that often (...the US expression is much easier...). A little water really opened it up and with a large ice sphere, made it much easier to drink. With the ice, I got more flavors but being a lousy reviewer, can't really tell you what I smelled or tasted. As with all the Barrel Strength bourbons I have, I usually only drink them on the weekends when I'm home. After the 2nd glass, I can't remember chit!  However, with all of that said, would I buy more? Absolutely! Especially given the price I paid vs. what the 93 proof costs in Hawaii (...$75-ish vs. $55-$65...). Yeah, I know, 50 ml less in the SFTB but I feel more bang. Btw, I still owe you a backscratcher.  |
| 4313. Author: SmokeMonkey | Date: Sat, 11/4/2017, 3:59PM EST | |
Palama wrote:Haven't yet come to a definitive decision. At almost 129 proof, it is a little hot (...in a good way...) so don't think I'll be drinking it neat that often (...the US expression is much easier...). A little water really opened it up and with a large ice sphere, made it much easier to drink. With the ice, I got more flavors but being a lousy reviewer, can't really tell you what I smelled or tasted. As with all the Barrel Strength bourbons I have, I usually only drink them on the weekends when I'm home. After the 2nd glass, I can't remember chit! However, with all of that said, would I buy more? Absolutely! Especially given the price I paid vs. what the 93 proof costs in Hawaii (...$75-ish vs. $55-$65...). Yeah, I know, 50 ml less in the SFTB but I feel more bang. Btw, I still owe you a backscratcher. Don’t go getting ideas  I started the Gold neat. Awful. Then a few drops of water. Slightly less awful. Then a couple of cubes. No change. To be fair, my buddy loved it so it may be my palate. I told him I’d trade it back for some scotch from the UK when he goes in a few weeks. |
| 4314. Author: Palama | Date: Sat, 11/4/2017, 4:02PM EST | |
SmokeMonkey wrote:Don’t go getting ideas I started the Gold neat. Awful. Then a few drops of water. Slightly less awful. Then a couple of cubes. No change. To be fair, my buddy loved it so it may be my palate. I told him I’d trade it back for some scotch from the UK when he goes in a few weeks. Did you get Ram's approval to use his bat? Didn't think so....  |
| 4315. Author: SmokeMonkey | Date: Sat, 11/4/2017, 4:09PM EST | |
Palama wrote:Did you get Ram's approval to use his bat? Didn't think so....  yeah, good point |
| 4316. Author: dkeage | Date: Sat, 11/4/2017, 5:41PM EST | |
Weller 12. Still celebrating Astros win! |
| 4317. Author: Palama | Date: Sat, 11/4/2017, 5:48PM EST | |
dkeage wrote:Weller 12. Still celebrating Astros win! There you go, making us all JEALOUS again! Gotta celebrate when and while you can.  |
| 4318. Author: teedubbya | Date: Sat, 11/4/2017, 10:16PM EST | |
I’m drunk. ****. |
| 4319. Author: dkeage | Date: Sat, 11/4/2017, 10:29PM EST | |
teedubbya wrote:I’m drunk. ****. Ladies and gentlemen, the Lone Ranger |
| 4320. Author: SmokeMonkey | Date: Sat, 11/4/2017, 11:01PM EST | |
Balvenie Caribbean Cask celebrating a Hurricanes win |
| 4321. Author: Palama | Date: Sun, 11/5/2017, 1:38AM EST | |
Basil Hayden Rye |
| 4322. Author: TMCTLT | Date: Sun, 11/5/2017, 6:35AM EST | |
Last night while watching the Wolverines spank the Golden gophers
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style |
| 4323. Author: Speyside | Date: Sun, 11/5/2017, 8:53AM EST | |
2016, Lagavulin, distillers edition, double matured. |
| 4324. Author: Burner02 | Date: Sun, 11/5/2017, 7:11PM EST | |
Rowan's Creek
EC 18 |
| 4325. Author: SmokeMonkey | Date: Sun, 11/5/2017, 9:16PM EST | |
Speyside wrote:2016, Lagavulin, distillers edition, double matured. I really need to try Lagavulin. Tonight, back to the Caribbean Cask celebrating the Monkey Boys 4th consecutive conference championship. On to the NCAA tournament to end their careers. |
| 4326. Author: Palama | Date: Sun, 11/5/2017, 10:35PM EST | |
Blanton's SFTB
Sunday dinner. Son asked if I wanted a drink so I told him to pick something. Nice pour with an ice cube.
Chris - really liking it. If your friend can get you a SFTB, I'd say, "Go For It!" |
| 4327. Author: SmokeMonkey | Date: Sun, 11/5/2017, 10:57PM EST | |
Noted. I think he’s bringing some back. |
| 4328. Author: Speyside | Date: Mon, 11/6/2017, 8:18AM EST | |
Congrats on the conference championship. Lagavulin is very good. The distillers edition is allocated and very hard to find. But it is worth the effort. It is great. |
| 4329. Author: Plowboy221 | Date: Mon, 11/6/2017, 6:21PM EST | |
SMWS 28.27 (Autumn Feeling’s) |
| 4330. Author: shaun341 | Date: Mon, 11/6/2017, 9:07PM EST | |
Dr. Stoner's Smoky Herb Whiskey
Local made whiskey where I am on vacation in Virginia. Didn't care for it l, tasted like lemon grass. |
| 4331. Author: shaun341 | Date: Mon, 11/6/2017, 9:07PM EST | |
Dr. Stoner's Smoky Herb Whiskey
Local made whiskey where I am on vacation in Virginia. Didn't care for it l, tasted like lemon grass. |
| 4332. Author: Whistlebritches | Date: Mon, 11/6/2017, 9:59PM EST | |
Been hitting the OGD 114 pretty regularly.Damn good stuff |
| 4333. Author: frankj1 | Date: Mon, 11/6/2017, 10:15PM EST | |
Whistlebritches wrote:Been hitting the OGD 114 pretty regularly.Damn good stuff seems I've forgotten about this stuff...easy to fix. |
| 4334. Author: Burner02 | Date: Mon, 11/6/2017, 10:16PM EST | |
Knob Creek 25th Anniversary
At 121.7 proof a few drops of water = more better. |
| 4335. Author: frankj1 | Date: Mon, 11/6/2017, 10:24PM EST | |
shaun341 wrote:Dr. Stoner's Smoky Herb Whiskey
Local made whiskey where I am on vacation in Virginia. Didn't care for it l, tasted like lemon grass. once in the beer thread, twice here...how much marijuana is in this stuff, Dr. Stoner? |
| 4336. Author: SmokeMonkey | Date: Mon, 11/6/2017, 10:49PM EST | |
Speyside wrote:Congrats on the conference championship. Lagavulin is very good. The distillers edition is allocated and very hard to find. But it is worth the effort. It is great. Thanks, Spey. I think I may pick up the regular once my Ardbeg disappears. |
| 4337. Author: shaun341 | Date: Tue, 11/7/2017, 10:55AM EST | |
frankj1 wrote:once in the beer thread, twice here...how much marijuana is in this stuff, Dr. Stoner? That Dr. sure knows how to mess people up! |
| 4338. Author: Burner02 | Date: Sat, 11/11/2017, 9:35PM EST | |
Willett Reserve |
| 4339. Author: Burner02 | Date: Thu, 11/16/2017, 7:52PM EST | |
E.H. Taylor Single Barrel |
| 4340. Author: TMCTLT | Date: Mon, 11/20/2017, 4:27PM EST | |
Burner02 wrote:Willett Reserve For me last night Dan Has been a good week or two for securing some good bourbon, heading out to pick up my bottle of Blantons Single Barrel Store Select that I was lucky enough to get through our Big Red VIP program. And today they sent out an e-mail for an opportunity to snag a twofer on 375ml bottles of Eagle Rare 10 yr Single Barrel from (2) different barrels for $40 ( nearly 12 yr old as it was barreled in 05 ) those should be in next week. I hope our buddy namadio got in on these |
| 4341. Author: Mattie B | Date: Mon, 11/20/2017, 6:45PM EST | |
Wild Turkey Masters Keep Decades.
Recently voted #3 best bourbon of 2017. This should retail around $150.
But I’ll bet the press drives the price way up. I’ll be getting a bottle just for the collection. |
| 4342. Author: Palama | Date: Tue, 11/21/2017, 1:59AM EST | |
Russell's Reserve 10
First pour, neat |
| 4343. Author: SmokeMonkey | Date: Wed, 11/22/2017, 10:23AM EST | |
Glen Marnoch Bourbon Cask Finish
A friend brought this back from England. It’s more of a budget offering (NAS), but actually very impressive. Sort of a spicy Auchentoshan. |
| 4344. Author: Abrignac | Date: Wed, 11/22/2017, 11:54AM EST | |
Maker’s 46 Private Reserve custom made for the Bourbon House in NOLA.
Neat with hand selected Champagne oysters from Grande Isle, LA. |
| 4345. Author: TMCTLT | Date: Wed, 11/22/2017, 1:21PM EST | |
Just got back from a bourbon tasting / offering @ our Big Red liquors HQ where we had the opportunity to try several bourbons listed below: We were given a number upon arrival, then were allowed to go in in pairs and select our bottles. I was hoping for a bottle of the Rock Hill Farms but it was gone along with the EJ 18 YR & BP...when I got in there. LIMIT: 2 DIFFERENT bottles per person – event starts at 11:00 a.m., first come, first served Weller Antique 107 Single Barrel NCF 1.75 – 12 bottles Weller Antique 107 750 – 12 bottles Weller 12yr – 12 bottles Rock Hill Farm 750 – 3 bottles Elijah Craig Barrel Proof – 3 bottles Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Sherry cask fin.– 6 bottles ( Meh ) Parker’s Heritage – 3 bottles NEW Jim Beam Distiller’s Cut - Unlimited ( this was not terrible for a lower tier Beam bourbon ) Added when we arrived: Elijah Craig 18 YR Angels Envy finished rye I scored the ones in BOLD. ( and Red ) |
| 4346. Author: Palama | Date: Thu, 11/23/2017, 6:12AM EST | |
^^^ Veeerrry nice!  ^^^ |
| 4347. Author: SmokeMonkey | Date: Thu, 11/23/2017, 11:37PM EST | |
Got a buddy bringing me Balvenie Peat Week from the Uk. I am seriously excited. |
| 4348. Author: Burner02 | Date: Fri, 11/24/2017, 8:19AM EST | |
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition |
| 4349. Author: TMCTLT | Date: Fri, 11/24/2017, 9:53AM EST | |
Burner02 wrote:Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Dang Dan....kinda early isn't it? lmao / jk last night with my MUWAT...a pour of Willet Res. That O.F 1920 is some GOOD bourbon, still on sale here for $45 |
| 4350. Author: Burner02 | Date: Fri, 11/24/2017, 10:44AM EST | |
Liking the 1920 more and more. Actually last nights pour but posted this A.M.
Nice score on the Weller 12 and Antique. I have decided that the Antique is more than a suitable sub for the 12 when it can not be found (which is most of the time).
Just presented the oldest cub with an early portion of this years Christmas gift. A bottle of Old Forest 2017 Birthday bourbon, he be real happy. |
