Larceny Barrel Proof (didn’t look at bottle to see what batch)
EH Taylor Single Barrel
Four Roses Small Batch Select. Bought this one at the distillery last year.
Weller 12 year
Larceny Barrel Proof
Old Fitzgerald 11 year BiB
Jameson black
@Insight posted:Weller 12 yearLarceny Barrel ProofOld Fitzgerald 11 year BiB
Where did you get the Weller and the Larceny BP?
Local grocery had Eagle Rare for $31.99, which sounds great until you tack on an extra $10 in WA state taxes. Nevertheless, I bought 3. One or two may be Xmas presents. Also, upon the recommendation of a friend, I picked up a Widow Jane Decadence 10-year bourbon for an obscene price. But I justify it to myself, saying that it'll last a lot longer than a bottle of wine at the same price.
Well first off good deal on the Eagle Rare ever with the 10 for tax. Our prices are through the roof here. Closer to 70+ per bottle plus sales tax.
I presume that was the 10 year?
Never pulled the trigger on the Widow. Seems a little pricey and I've read some mixed reviews.
Yamazaki presumably the 12 on flight from Tokyo to JFK. Tasty stuff
@wineismylife posted:Well first off good deal on the Eagle Rare ever with the 10 for tax. Our prices are through the roof here. Closer to 70+ per bottle plus sales tax.
I presume that was the 10 year?
Never pulled the trigger on the Widow. Seems a little pricey and I've read some mixed reviews.
Yes, it was the 10-year Eagle Rare. The Widow Jane Decadence is finished in maple syrup barrels. I've had maple syrup finished in bourbon barrels before, but never the opposite, so it should be interesting. My friends says, "It's a Belgian waffle in a glass."
Last night at Thanksgiving dinner, I opened some recent acquisitions.
Springbank 12 Cask Strength (Batch 23) - One of my absolute favorite scotches.
New Riff 6 YO Malted Rye - The 100% malted rye adds pronounced honey notes to its more mellow version of rye spiciness.
Maker's Mark BRT-02 LE - Brought this back from a trip to the Bourbon Trail earlier this month, and one of the best Maker's I've had. This one has a darker chocolate/caramel profile and not overtly sweet. Also have the BRT-01 that I haven't opened yet that is supposed to be on the brighter, sweeter side as it comes from the top of the rickhouse (hotter part) rather than the bottom like the 02. These should start showing up soon in most states (not in FL yet) at $60-70 and a nice 109 proof point.
@vinole posted:Maker's Mark BRT-02 LE - Brought this back from a trip to the Bourbon Trail earlier this month, and one of the best Maker's I've had. This one has a darker chocolate/caramel profile and not overtly sweet. Also have the BRT-01 that I haven't opened yet that is supposed to be on the brighter, sweeter side as it comes from the top of the rickhouse (hotter part) rather than the bottom like the 02. These should start showing up soon in most states (not in FL yet) at $60-70 and a nice 109 proof point.
I've been on the lookout for the BRT-01, but haven't seen it yet in my area. Did open the Decadence last night. The maple is subtle, but there. Takes a few minutes in the glass to open up, then you really get the maple on the nose.
Came home from a celebration dinner last night, and opened a surprisingly heavy bottle of Hardy Noces d’Or Grande Champagne Cognac, a nice and rich drink, lots of warm caramel tones, Brazil nut, very intense, and a bit sweeter than most good Cognacs. Not a style I look for, but pretty good. First time I’ve had a product from this House, and while I wasn’t so keen on this one, I’d try some of their others if I found them.
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Knob Creek 12 year
local bar poured me some
louis XIII, whistlepig boss hog IX and Mac 25 (the mac 25 is surprisingly simple)
one of my favorites lately though has been the midleton dair ghaelach, apricots, orange zest, hazlenuts, a truly worthwhile whisky
@g-man posted:one of my favorites lately though has been the midleton dair ghaelach, apricots, orange zest, hazlenuts, a truly worthwhile whisky
g-man, if you like that apricot profile, check out Barrell Seagrass Rye. It is a finished rye whiskey with the most prominent finish coming from apricot brandy casks (also rum and madeira). I am on my second bottle, and most people I know that have tried it have loved it. The rye spice and sweet finish are a great match.
I have really been on a finished rye kick lately. High West puts out some really nice finished Double Rye Barrel Selects at only $50-55 and nice proof point of 98-104. The Syrah finish I currently have open is amazing. A PX Sherry one I finished made some of the best Manhattens I've ever had. New Riff and Sagamore also make good finished ryes.
@vinole posted:g-man, if you like that apricot profile, check out Barrell Seagrass Rye. It is a finished rye whiskey with the most prominent finish coming from apricot brandy casks (also rum and madeira). I am on my second bottle, and most people I know that have tried it have loved it. The rye spice and sweet finish are a great match.
I have really been on a finished rye kick lately. High West puts out some really nice finished Double Rye Barrel Selects at only $50-55 and nice proof point of 98-104. The Syrah finish I currently have open is amazing. A PX Sherry one I finished made some of the best Manhattens I've ever had. New Riff and Sagamore also make good finished ryes.
will def hunt for it, thanks for the rec!
I've been more on a irish whiskey session lately, the knappouge castle 12 has been a steady of mine. readily available here at 45$/750
Peerless Small Batch Bourbon
i Finally found it
Red breast 27
my word this is one of the best spirits i've ever had the pleasuire of swallowing. i will have to take a few to recollect my notes on it, but wow
Finally found the Maker's Mark 2022 BRT-01.
Tumblin' Dice 4-year Single Barrel, Barrel Proof Heavy Rye Bourbon
Woodford Reserve Double Oak Bourbon
Col Taylor Barrel Proof. Was available at a very reasonable price in the NW Chicago burbs on a recent business trip. Had to have a couple to make sure I liked it as much as I initially thought.
Blanton's last night. Was able to buy a bottle on the secondary market for something less than my firstborn.
Just had a nice bourbon package delivered. Contained some Peerless Small Batch, Woodford Reserve Double Oak, and Frey Ranch. Looking forward to trying them, as soon as I can get rid of this cold.
Mrs. H just returned from visiting family in Taiwan and gave me a bottle of Kavalan Solist "French Wine Cask." Only 155 bottles produced (our is stamped as 145/155). It is really nice. I've enjoyed Kavalan in the past, but never had one as nice as this.
After dinner last night, couple we were with wanted to have an after-dinner drink. I was going to order a cognac when my friend said he was buying and wanted my permission to order something else, so why not? He ordered Johnnie Walker Blue Label. I rarely drink whisky any more, but this is going to change my drinking habits.
Lots of butterscotch, vanilla, prune, honey, hints of chocolate, rich and smoky, and extremely smooth. I get it.
For me, this is a more than acceptable alternative to cognac. I'll buy a bottle later today. I have a couple bottles of good scotch that I keep for friends who are so inclined; both have been open for many months, probably well over a year. I don't think the Blue Label is going to last nearly that long.
I had a similar experience, Seaquam. I pretty much stick to Scotch, preferring the Islay and Jura ones like Talisker and Lagavulin. I am acquiring a taste for Kavalan, as I indicated above. Anyway, a friend bought me a bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue, which I found to be revelatory. I have tolerated some other JW bottlings, but this was fantastic. I will be treating myself to a bottle next time I'm out shopping.
Funny, I've had the opposite reaction to JW Blue. The first couple of times I had it I really liked it. The last time I had a glass the smoke overwhelmed the rest of the flavors. Started tasting like an Islay (which I am NOT a fan of). I haven't had any since.
the walker blues has a new master blender Rothko back in late 2021, the new 2022/2023 are much more mellow having a much less talisker component in the blend.
I've been a huge fan.
@mneeley490 posted:Woodinville Whiskey Co. Straight 100% Rye Whiskey Finished with Toasted Applewood Staves, 100 proof.
Bought this at the distillery a couple months ago, about 20 minutes from my house. This was a special limited release, and is good stuff. A lot of spice from the WA-grown rye, but a touch of sweet fruitiness from the apple wood gives it a nice counterbalance.
So it's been about 4 years since WWC made their toasted apple stave spirits. Had to go back and look for this one, and was a little surprised to find that it was their rye.
This morning they released a 100 proof straight bourbon version of it. Only 1 barrel was made (god knows why), so there were less than 200 bottles produced. It certainly isn't going to be commercially available any time soon. I got in line early and procured the 2-bottle limit. I'm sure there were more people in line than bottles available, but the early bird gets the worm.
So similar notes as the rye, with it being slanted toward the bourbon profile, of course. Straight bourbon being aged only 2 years or more, the toasted apple wood definitely influences the nose and taste. I would have liked to have seen what it could be like with an older bourbon, at least 4 years. But still a great sipper. 
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