The Bourbon Thread!! - Page 154

Gabe215 · 08-30-2022, 10:49 AM

Was all out of an every day sipper, had to grab a bottle of Eagle Rare, haven’t had it in a while.

icehog3 · 08-30-2022, 11:46 AM

Best New Riff single barrel pick I've had to date, dark fruit and chocolate notes and a crazy finish.

stearns · 08-30-2022, 11:49 AM

Nice! I love ER, I have the big bottle of it and usually start any tasting with that to set my palate

The barrels I picked back in October finally came in, probably bought more horses than I need but I wasn't going to turn anything down after waiting this long

icehog3 · 08-30-2022, 11:51 AM

Did you pick the 1792 barrel as well, Ben? I can't remember.

stearns · 08-30-2022, 11:55 AM

I did, and at the time I swear it was the best Barton product I had every tried. I haven't opened the final product yet and I'm sure standing in the rickhouse trying them influenced that, but all the guys I was with were Barton-skeptics and we were all impressed with the one we landed on

icehog3 · 08-31-2022, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by stearns

I did, and at the time I swear it was the best Barton product I had every tried. I haven't opened the final product yet and I'm sure standing in the rickhouse trying them influenced that, but all the guys I was with were Barton-skeptics and we were all impressed with the one we landed on

Very cool!

Binny's had a 1792 FP a couple years back that has been the only 1792 product I've really loved. I grabbed another there after trying it and traded for a 3rd, still have one left.

stearns · 08-31-2022, 09:34 AM

I've only tried 3 or 4 Full Proofs, one went almost exclusively into cocktails (which were admittedly delicious), the others lasted a while and were more end-of-night pours. We tried 4 at the distillery, the first was so bad the woman made a note to pull it out of future SBS offerings, the other three were pretty similar with varying levels of nose and finish but all decent

icehog3 · 08-31-2022, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by stearns

I've only tried 3 or 4 Full Proofs, one went almost exclusively into cocktails (which were admittedly delicious), the others lasted a while and were more end-of-night pours. We tried 4 at the distillery, the first was so bad the woman made a note to pull it out of future SBS offerings, the other three were pretty similar with varying levels of nose and finish but all decent

When I crack my last one I'll be sure to send you a sample for you to compare.

icehog3 · 09-02-2022, 07:59 AM

Who is really brave (or twisted)?

Not this guy, I can tell you that.

jledou · 09-02-2022, 09:04 AM

Nope on a Rope!

stearns · 09-02-2022, 09:12 AM

That sounds fake, but that other company actually did make whiskey out of crabs, so who knows these days

Porch Dweller · 09-02-2022, 10:28 AM

I've drank some piss-tasting whiskies in my time, but not to that extent.

physiognomy · 09-02-2022, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Who is really brave (or twisted)?

Shudder. Nope, just no.

Beagleone · 09-02-2022, 03:25 PM

Christmas exchange ideas, Tom?

Mikepd · 09-02-2022, 05:38 PM

I bet it has similar tasting notes to a cremosa!

icehog3 · 09-03-2022, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Beagleone

Christmas exchange ideas, Tom?

Maybe. You should smell the brownies I'm sending as well, Tony.

Porch Dweller · 09-30-2022, 11:40 AM

Steph'll be out of town for my bday so she grabbed a couple of owner's selects as an early present.

Porch Dweller · 10-01-2022, 10:24 AM

I poured some of the Huber's last night. I knew nothing about it. It smelled like a cinnamon roll. The taste was very complex; it had the flavor of an apple-raison coffee cake with a caramel-bourbon sauce. There's a touch of spice from the rye, but very balanced. It's 112 proof but has no harshness.

All I can say is "wow". It's definitely not a bourbon that you slug back a few while watching the game. It's meant to be savored, and savor it I will.

jledou · 10-03-2022, 08:56 AM

Nice one James, I have seen the starlight but have not pulled the trigger on them yet. I will have to pick one up to try.

stearns · 10-04-2022, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

I poured some of the Huber's last night. I knew nothing about it. It smelled like a cinnamon roll. The taste was very complex; it had the flavor of an apple-raison coffee cake with a caramel-bourbon sauce. There's a touch of spice from the rye, but very balanced. It's 112 proof but has no harshness.

All I can say is "wow". It's definitely not a bourbon that you slug back a few while watching the game. It's meant to be savored, and savor it I will.

Their cigar batch is an interesting one, they finish in Amburana casks which is a brazilian wood more similar to cinnamon bark than white oak. A few people are using them, some better than others, but it's definitely a standout finish and reminds me of cinnamon toast crunch cereal

08-30-2022, 10:49 AM	#3061
Gabe215 Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2012 First Name: Gabe Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,120 Trading: (20)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Was all out of an every day sipper, had to grab a bottle of Eagle Rare, haven’t had it in a while.

08-30-2022, 11:46 AM	#3062
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,251 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Best New Riff single barrel pick I've had to date, dark fruit and chocolate notes and a crazy finish. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

08-30-2022, 11:49 AM	#3063
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,381 Trading: (50)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Nice! I love ER, I have the big bottle of it and usually start any tasting with that to set my palate The barrels I picked back in October finally came in, probably bought more horses than I need but I wasn't going to turn anything down after waiting this long __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

08-30-2022, 11:51 AM	#3064
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,251 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Did you pick the 1792 barrel as well, Ben? I can't remember. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

08-30-2022, 11:55 AM	#3065
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,381 Trading: (50)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! I did, and at the time I swear it was the best Barton product I had every tried. I haven't opened the final product yet and I'm sure standing in the rickhouse trying them influenced that, but all the guys I was with were Barton-skeptics and we were all impressed with the one we landed on __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

08-31-2022, 09:34 AM	#3067
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,381 Trading: (50)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! I've only tried 3 or 4 Full Proofs, one went almost exclusively into cocktails (which were admittedly delicious), the others lasted a while and were more end-of-night pours. We tried 4 at the distillery, the first was so bad the woman made a note to pull it out of future SBS offerings, the other three were pretty similar with varying levels of nose and finish but all decent __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

09-02-2022, 07:59 AM	#3069
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,251 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Who is really brave (or twisted)? Not this guy, I can tell you that. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

09-02-2022, 09:04 AM	#3070
jledou Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jay Location: Kansas Posts: 2,224 Trading: (27)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Nope on a Rope!

09-02-2022, 09:12 AM	#3071
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,381 Trading: (50)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! That sounds fake, but that other company actually did make whiskey out of crabs, so who knows these days __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

09-02-2022, 10:28 AM	#3072
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,378 Trading: (24)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! I've drank some piss-tasting whiskies in my time, but not to that extent. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

09-02-2022, 03:25 PM	#3074
Beagleone Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Between here and there Posts: 830 Trading: (18)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Christmas exchange ideas, Tom? __________________ Whoever said "laughter is the best medicine" didn't have gonorrhea.

09-02-2022, 05:38 PM	#3075
Mikepd I Miss Pnoon Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Michael Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 579 Trading: (10)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! I bet it has similar tasting notes to a cremosa!

09-30-2022, 11:40 AM	#3077
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,378 Trading: (24)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Steph'll be out of town for my bday so she grabbed a couple of owner's selects as an early present. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

10-01-2022, 10:24 AM	#3078
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,378 Trading: (24)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! I poured some of the Huber's last night. I knew nothing about it. It smelled like a cinnamon roll. The taste was very complex; it had the flavor of an apple-raison coffee cake with a caramel-bourbon sauce. There's a touch of spice from the rye, but very balanced. It's 112 proof but has no harshness. All I can say is "wow". It's definitely not a bourbon that you slug back a few while watching the game. It's meant to be savored, and savor it I will. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

10-03-2022, 08:56 AM	#3079
jledou Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jay Location: Kansas Posts: 2,224 Trading: (27)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Nice one James, I have seen the starlight but have not pulled the trigger on them yet. I will have to pick one up to try.