Show Us Your Bourbon/Whiskey/Rye/Scotch!

[BBryans3]

I enjoyed this bottle, but…forever how hard it was to get it ..it wasn’t one of my favorites…

[barelfly]

If you like wheated bourbons and have access to Total Wine - see if you can try Old Emmer. They have a regular and a Cask Strength, which I think is phenomenal. It’s a $40 bottle and I believe easy to find.

[Beefchop]

I think Weller is overrated.

[Huskee]

I've never been a big Weller fan, I think it is undeservedly overrated. I got a bottle of it signed by Freddie at Buffalo Trace, and I'm glad because there's no temptation to open it!

[barelfly]

Setting up myself a little blind taster…Battle of BiBs! Been wanting to give this a go. See how this turns out!

[Richard Chrz]

Following with enthusiasm!

[Huskee]

That is a shelf full of envy rot there I tell you h'what.

[Sweaty Paul]

All of those are delicious!

[barelfly]

After the blind tasting, they were all good! Of the four, I’m only familiar with EHT. Old Fitzgerald I had last weekend for the first time, and only a small tasting of it. HH and 1792 I have yet to try, so this was more of a tasting to see what I picked up on the nose, palate and finish as well as which one I enjoyed the most.

For me, as I mentioned, they were all good. Unfortunately all four bottles are hard to come by, so I’ll nurse these over time!

The most enjoyable bottle for me, was 1792 (about $45). I thought the nose carried over very well to the palate and had a great finish. Picked up vanilla notes, with some cherry as well.

EHT ($45) was a close second, a little more softer on the nose but a well-rounded flavor that I enjoyed.

Old Fitz 10yr ($160) was third - was very light on the nose, but offered some cinnamon on the palate to me, as well as a few spices.

And rounding it out, Heaven Hill ($50) - this one confused me a bit - had a wonderful nose but that didn’t carry over to the palate. The palate was spicy compared to the sweetness I got on the nose. The flavor was nice, and something I will enjoy over time.

as a side note, Old Fitz and Heaven Hill come from the same distillery. EHT from Buffalo Trace and 1792 is from Barton 1792 - I really enjoy their Full Proof bottle, and the Wolcott Reserve Rickhouse bottle that also comes from their distillery.

But for now - I sit and watch MI:6 - Dead Reckoning and sip on a pour of the winner for the night - 1792 BiB!

[STEbbq]

Alright. 1792 is my next bottle. You sold me. Not sure if I can find the BIB but I am sure I can find something. Binnys has 1792 Small Batch for $30. Not bad?

[barelfly]

STEbbq - all the1792 are good, at least the three I have had (SB, BiB and FP). BiB and FP are somewhat of an “allocated” bottle, but I have seen these twice this year. The FP, if you like higher proof bottles, is really good! One of my favorites actually!

[STEbbq]

Yeah, I don’t think I have ever seen anything else other than the SB. However, I am sure it must be pretty decent so I will track it down and raise a glass to you buddy.

[barelfly]

Peerless Double Oak - I love this bottle. Woodford Double Oak was my favorite. Until I had this! Love this!

[Richard Chrz]

So a few weeks ago, I was gifted the “Richard’s Pick” bottle from a great friend.

Old Soul Single barrel - barrel proof. Today I invited my friend back over to celebrate the pour, really a nice pour at 120 proof.

[Alan Brice]

Gotta love that! Nothin' better than sippin' with friends.

[barelfly]

120! I bet there were some great flavors with that!

[Whiskeyman53]

Rye night....

[Skinsfan1311]

This is a great pour.
The distillery is only 20 minutes from the house. I really need to check it out.

[Huskee]

I bought their double oaked rye and didn't like it. Have you had that one?

[Skinsfan1311]

Huskee Yes I've had their Double Oaked rye & I'm not fan. I'm not a fan of double oaked anything.

[Skinsfan1311]

Go big, or go home!

[Richard Chrz]

I need to replace the empty JD SBBS what a fantastic pour that is.

[barelfly]

Ok… Skinsfan1311

I’m gonna go big….as in big fRYEday!!!!!!

[Richard Chrz]

Not sure how I messed this! I am breaking mine open next week, I may have to have a pour on fRYEday as well.

[Skinsfan1311]

Ok… Skinsfan1311

I’m gonna go big….as in big fRYEday!!!!!!

My White Whale! I've never seen one around here....

[barelfly]

Attjack I highly recommend it. the JDSBBP line is outstanding! So much flavor to these bottles!

[Richard Chrz]

Attjack I can not speak for the SBBPRye yet, but next week I’m having a sip of my bottle. The JD SBBP that is super easy to get, is so incredibly worth it. I’m beyond excited to open the Rye next week.

[Huskee]

Attjack and Richard Chrz I agree with barelfly, the JDSBBP Rye is amazing. The ONLY rye I've ever had that I think is better is Alberta Premium Barrel Proof Rye. And that's purely from an "I gotta pick one" decision after tasting both side by side. The JD is awesome.

[Attjack]

This is what's on the shelf tonight.

[Richard Chrz]

I did not buy it, but it landed in my line up today, so I will get to try it now.

[Richard Chrz]

I do feed my friends well. HA

I make 12-24 loaves a month for him to use as part of a meal deal, where the proceeds go to pay off the local school districts lunch debt.

[barelfly]

Have you cracked this open yet? All the baking you are doing this week

[Richard Chrz]

barelfly I have not, I might break it open on NYE, I do not have high expectations, and considering it more of a JD collectors bottle than an actual enjoyable bottle.

[barelfly]

Sippin’ on this sample pour from Laws Whiskey House - Straight Wheat. This is the second of four bottles I’ve tried so far out of this pack. First was Rye. Have liked both of these bottles.

[Beefchop]

Just finished an Old Forester 100 proof bottle and have these two crowd pleasers on hand. EW White is an exceptional bourbon for the money and Crown Royal is perfect tor those who want to put on airs but don't know better. (J/K, it is the smoothest thing to come out of Canada since Ryan Reynolds).

[Richard Chrz]

I’ve not had either one of those yet, but the Evan 100 proof has me intrigued for sure,

[Alan Brice]

Evan has been my fall back when the better choices are already taken. There is a 1.75 that makes it quite economical. Great sipper n stands up to a cube.

[Alan Brice]

Never been a fan of blended Canadian Whisky. (Notice there is no "e")

[Skinsfan1311]

This is my favorite Irish whiskey.

[Sweaty Paul]

I really like the Powers Irish. Another I would recommend is Writer’s Tears. It’s a really nice Irish whiskey and affordable too at about $45 a bottle.