Blanton’s Gold from a barrel dropped in 2015 (friend’s bottle)

Followed by

Blanton’s Gold from 2017 (my bottle)

SmokeMonkey wrote:

What were the differences?

Palama 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?

SmokeMonkey 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. :-"

Palama wrote:

Don’t go getting ideas[ram27bat]

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.

SmokeMonkey wrote:

Did you get Ram's approval to use his bat?

Didn't think so.... 🤐

Palama wrote:

Weller 12. Still celebrating Astros win!

dkeage wrote:

I’m drunk. ****.

teedubbya wrote: