Ben's Blind Bourbon Reviews - Page 2

icehog3 · 06-01-2020, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Flynnster

Oh, I love this idea! I'm a big bourbon fan, but no way I could even fathom a guess at what brand something was out of thin air like that! Maybe something about mashbill and proof, but this is impressive.

Albeit an incorrect guess, Flynn!

But I felt fairly good about getting in the right ballpark. Watch me trash my confidence tonight with #2.

RevSmoke · 06-01-2020, 10:00 PM

yourchoice · 06-02-2020, 08:53 AM

Looking forward to the rest of the reviews!

icehog3 · 06-02-2020, 09:40 AM

Pour #2:

Dark amber in color with a much stronger nose than the 1792. Strongest of the aromas for me was tobacco.

Heat precedes flavor on this one. Definitely a higher proof than the 1792. The flavors that come through the heat included oak and tart berries.

Finish was longer and lots of heat on the tongue. More heat than spice though.

My guess for this one is Larceny Barrel Proof. This is mostly based on the heat, as I’ve never sampled any Larceny product

And I am 0 for 2.

Thanks Ben, another interesting pour that I enjoyed more than the 1st.

Gabe215 · 06-02-2020, 09:46 PM

Love this concept, maybe rate them 1-10 blind as well!

The camaro show · 06-02-2020, 11:12 PM

Great reviews!!

icehog3 · 06-03-2020, 10:35 AM

Pour #3

Light amber in color with a subtle nose, a touch of sweetness but very light.

The taste has the same subtle sweetness, a touch of caramel and candied apple. The finish is short with slight white pepper spice. Overall a bit light for my palate.

This one has me completely stumped. No guess because I don’t feel any confidence this round.

Ben told me this was the one he least expected me to get.

RevSmoke · 06-03-2020, 12:37 PM

Well, that was fun to watch!

Enjoyed it!

icehog3 · 06-03-2020, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by RevSmoke

Well, that was fun to watch!

Enjoyed it!

Taint over yet! #4 coming this evening.

Ben, I never would have got #3. I had always heard Japanese Whisky drank more like Scotch. I can see some small similarities there, but no peat (which is good for my palate, I hate peat).

stearns · 06-03-2020, 12:52 PM

I don't really expect you to get any of them, but if you were even close on that one I woulda sent you the bottle

This has been fun, there's too much out there in the world to be able to really guess any without making it multiple choice but I like hearing the blind thoughts. For anybody watching along, I'm not sending him the picture of what each are until after he said he's tried it

stearns · 06-03-2020, 02:53 PM

While sending something peated would have been fun, I figured I'd stick with an oddball that you'd at least enjoy enough to drink the whole pour

icehog3 · 06-03-2020, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by stearns

While sending something peated would have been fun, I figured I'd stick with an oddball that you'd at least enjoy enough to drink the whole pour

And I did.

Yeah, if it was heavily peated, I may not have even made it past the nose to try a sip. I might have thought you snuck me in some Johnny Walker.

Snook · 06-03-2020, 06:57 PM

Standing by for the final tasting....

icehog3 · 06-04-2020, 09:10 AM

Pour #4

Copper colored juice with a sweeter nose, exhibiting scents of dates and citrus fruit. Stronger nose than the 1792 and Nikka.

The palate had sweetness too, molasses and fruit at the forefront. Not a lot of heat initially. The heat comes through on the finish, which is relatively long. Baking spices dominate that finish.

This was my favorite of the 4, and something I would seek out depending on price. I’m going to guess Larceny BP again, while repeating that it’s a guess as I’ve never had any Larceny product.

And I was incorrect again...in fact, this was the first of the 4 that I have previously had and even have an open bottle.

Ben, this was so interesting and so much fun! Thank you again. I'll be putting together your tasters this weekend, and look forward to being on this side of the fun next week.

RevSmoke · 06-04-2020, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Pour #4

And I was incorrect again...in fact, this was the first of the 4 that I have previously had and even have an open bottle.

Ben, this was so interesting and so much fun! Thank you again. I'll be putting together your tasters this weekend, and look forward to being on this side of the fun next week.

Fun stuff. This last shows that evening knowing something, do we truly know it? I often say that sometimes flavors change according to what I am eating/smoking/experiencing/drinking besides the thing I am trying to "taste" that may effect and colour the flavors of that thing.

Sometimes, as I get older, it is just flat out - a failing memory.

icehog3 · 06-04-2020, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by RevSmoke

Fun stuff. This last shows that evening knowing something, do we truly know it? I often say that sometimes flavors change according to what I am eating/smoking/experiencing/drinking besides the thing I am trying to "taste" that may effect and colour the flavors of that thing.

Sometimes, as I get older, it is just flat out - a failing memory.

Lot of truth to the variables and how much of an effect they have, Todd. I have made sure to try and cleanse my palate after eating and always having Ben's samples be my initial pour, but I am smoking and who knows what else to affect the experience. I was truly pleased, being a relative bourbon rook, how I was in the ballpark for 3 of the 4.

icehog3 · 06-05-2020, 09:55 AM

So I ordered a mini-funnel for filling the sample bottles, turns out my funnels are too wide and I am going to spill too much. It arrives Sunday from Amazon, so the samples will go out Sunday or Monday.

Sorry for the delay, Ben, but I didn't want to spill all that Pappy and Stagg....

stearns · 06-05-2020, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

So I ordered a mini-funnel for filling the sample bottles, turns out my funnels are too wide and I am going to spill too much. It arrives Sunday from Amazon, so the samples will go out Sunday or Monday.

Sorry for the delay, Ben, but I didn't want to spill all that Pappy and Stagg....

New challenge idea. You send me Pappy 12, 15, 20 and 23 and I try to guess which is which

Steve · 06-05-2020, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by stearns

New challenge idea. You send me Pappy 12, 15, 20 and 23 and I try to guess which is which

icehog3 · 06-05-2020, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by stearns

New challenge idea. You send me Pappy 12, 15, 20 and 23 and I try to guess which is which

I can do this as soon as a get a Pappy 23.

And a 20.

And a 15.

And a 12.

06-02-2020, 09:46 PM	#5
Gabe215 Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2012 First Name: Gabe Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,120 Trading: (20)	Re: Ben's Blind Bourbon Reviews Love this concept, maybe rate them 1-10 blind as well!

06-02-2020, 11:12 PM	#6
The camaro show Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Nov 2018 First Name: Chayse Location: West Virginia Posts: 497 Trading: (1)	Re: Ben's Blind Bourbon Reviews Great reviews!!

06-03-2020, 10:35 AM	#7
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: Ben's Blind Bourbon Reviews Pour #3 Light amber in color with a subtle nose, a touch of sweetness but very light. The taste has the same subtle sweetness, a touch of caramel and candied apple. The finish is short with slight white pepper spice. Overall a bit light for my palate. This one has me completely stumped. No guess because I don’t feel any confidence this round. Ben told me this was the one he least expected me to get. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

06-03-2020, 12:37 PM	#8
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,849 Trading: (51)	Re: Ben's Blind Bourbon Reviews Well, that was fun to watch! Enjoyed it! __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

06-03-2020, 12:52 PM	#10
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,386 Trading: (50)	Re: Ben's Blind Bourbon Reviews I don't really expect you to get any of them, but if you were even close on that one I woulda sent you the bottle This has been fun, there's too much out there in the world to be able to really guess any without making it multiple choice but I like hearing the blind thoughts. For anybody watching along, I'm not sending him the picture of what each are until after he said he's tried it __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

06-01-2020, 10:00 PM	#2
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,849 Trading: (51)	Re: Ben's Blind Bourbon Reviews __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

06-02-2020, 08:53 AM	#3
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,091 Trading: (36)	Re: Ben's Blind Bourbon Reviews Looking forward to the rest of the reviews!

06-02-2020, 09:40 AM	#4
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: Ben's Blind Bourbon Reviews Pour #2: Dark amber in color with a much stronger nose than the 1792. Strongest of the aromas for me was tobacco. Heat precedes flavor on this one. Definitely a higher proof than the 1792. The flavors that come through the heat included oak and tart berries. Finish was longer and lots of heat on the tongue. More heat than spice though. My guess for this one is Larceny Barrel Proof. This is mostly based on the heat, as I’ve never sampled any Larceny product And I am 0 for 2. Thanks Ben, another interesting pour that I enjoyed more than the 1st. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

06-03-2020, 02:53 PM	#11
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,386 Trading: (50)	Re: Ben's Blind Bourbon Reviews While sending something peated would have been fun, I figured I'd stick with an oddball that you'd at least enjoy enough to drink the whole pour __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

06-03-2020, 06:57 PM	#13
Snook Still Watching My Back Join Date: Apr 2020 First Name: Leo Location: South Texas Posts: 179 Trading: (3)	Re: Ben's Blind Bourbon Reviews Standing by for the final tasting....

06-04-2020, 09:10 AM	#14
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: Ben's Blind Bourbon Reviews Pour #4 Copper colored juice with a sweeter nose, exhibiting scents of dates and citrus fruit. Stronger nose than the 1792 and Nikka. The palate had sweetness too, molasses and fruit at the forefront. Not a lot of heat initially. The heat comes through on the finish, which is relatively long. Baking spices dominate that finish. This was my favorite of the 4, and something I would seek out depending on price. I’m going to guess Larceny BP again, while repeating that it’s a guess as I’ve never had any Larceny product. And I was incorrect again...in fact, this was the first of the 4 that I have previously had and even have an open bottle. Ben, this was so interesting and so much fun! Thank you again. I'll be putting together your tasters this weekend, and look forward to being on this side of the fun next week. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

06-05-2020, 09:55 AM	#17
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: Ben's Blind Bourbon Reviews So I ordered a mini-funnel for filling the sample bottles, turns out my funnels are too wide and I am going to spill too much. It arrives Sunday from Amazon, so the samples will go out Sunday or Monday. Sorry for the delay, Ben, but I didn't want to spill all that Pappy and Stagg.... __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!