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icehog3 10-09-2020 09:55 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Last night's pours:

https://i.imgur.com/JVAEIcG.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Glwl4ji.jpg

icehog3 10-12-2020 10:27 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Couple pours yesterday, finally cracked a '15 Booker's (15-06, Noe Secret). It did not disappoint. :dr

https://i.imgur.com/lFlYhtG.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/QUlZsDK.jpg

stearns 10-12-2020 10:53 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Did a 3-bottle comparison of EHT Single Barrel on Saturday (third was a sample from a friend). I think the general consensus was that they are all a little different but still pretty similar, the main takeaway was that even though it's the same proof as the small batch these were all noticeably better, probably should have thrown a pour of that in but it's something I've had a bunch of and am familiar with

I'm biased, but I liked my bottle the best, I thought it had a thicker sugar note

https://i.postimg.cc/Gp7GmGNS/PXL-20...-210631825.jpg

icehog3 10-12-2020 03:23 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Cool comparison, and interesting they were pretty consistent. Thanks Ben. :tu

stearns 10-19-2020 09:08 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
https://i.postimg.cc/J7vgP9Pc/PXL-20...-013435234.jpg

I was having a pour from my OWA pick bottle last night and figured I'd do a little taste of the shelfer to go with it. The shelf was all sweet caramel, the pick had a little cinnamon spice to it, tasting side by side really let their differences show :tu

icehog3 10-19-2020 09:33 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by stearns (Post 2206790)

I was having a pour from my OWA pick bottle last night and figured I'd do a little taste of the shelfer to go with it. The shelf was all sweet caramel, the pick had a little cinnamon spice to it, tasting side by side really let their differences show :tu

Did you have a preference, Ben?

Last night's pours:

https://i.imgur.com/glfJDhU.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/cgrqxBq.jpg

stearns 10-19-2020 09:34 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Shelfer would probably be better for casual drinking in large amounts (so smooth and sweet) but the pick was more interesting, made me think a little. The pick takes the overall win but I've been trying to slow down on drinking that one, so the shelfer is what I'm usually grabbing for a Weller fix

icehog3 10-19-2020 09:36 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Sounds like both are good choices. Nice. :tu

stearns 10-19-2020 09:46 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
No losers here :D

Porch Dweller 11-03-2020 01:40 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Saw this in one of my B&Ms and thought I'd give it a try, mainly because it's bottled here in MS and some of the whiskies used in the blend are distilled here, too. It's got a good amount of rye in the mash bill, which is right up my alley.


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icehog3 11-03-2020 03:08 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Killed the Smoke Wagon Uncut/Unfiltered last night.

https://i.imgur.com/GJpKPpR.jpg

icehog3 11-04-2020 07:59 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Back-to-Back Booker's last night with Sip Awhile (17-04) and Kathleen's (18-01),

https://i.imgur.com/XUuePRd.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/GyiAkZM.jpg

icehog3 11-18-2020 09:15 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Cracked the new Booker's, definitely my favorite of 2020 batches so far. After I let it sit, it got a subtle sweetness on the palate like subdued Juicy Fruit gum. The longer it sat, the longer the finish seemed with a little of the initial heat dialed back a touch.

https://i.imgur.com/EOU9Yi3.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/lGhHAR1.jpg

stearns 11-18-2020 11:53 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Sounds pretty darn tasty :tu

longknocker 11-18-2020 12:58 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
On The Advice Of My Good Friend, "The Admiral", I Purchased This For The Thanksgiving Festivities!:D:tu
https://i.imgur.com/NWFmq7bl.jpg

stearns 11-18-2020 02:27 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Good advice, and good judgement on your part to take it :tu

icehog3 11-18-2020 06:31 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Nice all around, Greg and Ben!

Greg, I found it really opened up beautifully after about 20 minutes. I drank it neat, but any guests who aren't high proof peeps probably could use a dash of water to tame the heat. :dr

GreekGodX 11-18-2020 10:35 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
I can’t keep up with all these Booker’s! I still haven’t gotten a bottle of Boston Batch. I need to update my Christmas list with the Pigskin Batch :dr:al

longknocker 11-19-2020 01:32 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Went By The Same Liquor Store, Today, And That Booker's Batch Was All Sold Out! Must Be Good!:tu

icehog3 11-19-2020 01:38 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by longknocker (Post 2208401)
Went By The Same Liquor Store, Today, And That Booker's Batch Was All Sold Out! Must Be Good!:tu

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