Official PCF Whisk(e)y Thread (44 Viewers)
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Billy Baroo
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That deuce chip is absolute gold!!! I still laugh uncontrollably every time I see it 
Indyscammer
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Didn't need them but had to buy them. My favorite in the set.That deuce chip is absolute gold!!! I still laugh uncontrollably every time I see it
BonScot
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It’s a self portraitThat deuce chip is absolute gold!!! I still laugh uncontrollably every time I see it
BlueChipSpecial
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Deuces by the Barrel.That deuce chip is absolute gold!!! I still laugh uncontrollably every time I see it
Big Jilm
4 of a Kind
New Riff Hooker Juice
thanks to @Billy Baroo
for trading me a sagamore Spirits single barrel pick.
In addition he sent a blind flight and a sample of his russell reserve select barrel to compare against mine.
A. His Russell reserve 2020 warehouse G Floor 4
B, My Russel reserve 2021 warehouse B floor 4
A.
Nose: His bottle has a much stronger alcohol smell on the nose, it is also very earthy and strong scent of citrus.
taste: First thing that hit me was it was very oaky on the front. Across the tongue I got a citrus almost orange peel flavor. The finish is mildly spicy and dry, it has a long finish that left my cheeks tingling.
B.
nose: milder scent, hints of caramel and nutty fragrance.
taste: much less oak than his bottle. on the front I get cherry with some cinnamon as it passes over the tongue. The finish is baking spices, it doesn;t have the dryness of his bottle but leaves my mouth tingling the same with a long finish.
Both bottles are very good, but overall I would choose my bottle simply because I am not a big fan of a heavy oak flavor.
for trading me a sagamore Spirits single barrel pick.
In addition he sent a blind flight and a sample of his russell reserve select barrel to compare against mine.
A. His Russell reserve 2020 warehouse G Floor 4
B, My Russel reserve 2021 warehouse B floor 4
A.
Nose: His bottle has a much stronger alcohol smell on the nose, it is also very earthy and strong scent of citrus.
taste: First thing that hit me was it was very oaky on the front. Across the tongue I got a citrus almost orange peel flavor. The finish is mildly spicy and dry, it has a long finish that left my cheeks tingling.
B.
nose: milder scent, hints of caramel and nutty fragrance.
taste: much less oak than his bottle. on the front I get cherry with some cinnamon as it passes over the tongue. The finish is baking spices, it doesn;t have the dryness of his bottle but leaves my mouth tingling the same with a long finish.
Both bottles are very good, but overall I would choose my bottle simply because I am not a big fan of a heavy oak flavor.
Billy Baroo
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Glad everything arrived safely! Enjoyed your take on the two bottles. I’ll do another side by side comparison once my bottle of the same that you have gets here. Our tasting notes are vastly different. Maybe my palate was a little off that night. But you’re dead on about the oak…my bottle is very oaky and that’s a trait I love in a bourbon.
I’ll just say this…prepare yourself for a little bit of oak in some of your blind samples because it’s in those as well. Nothing obnoxious and maybe not as oaky as my Russell’s, but they’ll let you know it’s there.
Edit…you forgot to show everybody the sweet “tater” sticker on the back of the Sagamore
Klobberer
Full House
Blind tasting from @wolfpack ...
Sample A
Not much on the nose. Ethanol and very slight sweetness. Palate is bland up front. Corny mid palate and no finish. Very slight hug.
I'm guessing a 90 proof young whiskey. Doesn't even taste crafty. Maybe a sourced MGP...
Sample B
Here we go... Has some spice to the nose. Very subtle cinnamon or rye spice. Enjoyable.
Palate is nice and sweet. Tastes very Willett. Reminds me of a Willett bourbon. Cinnamonny.
Once again, not high proof. 90-100.
Sample C
Nose is super light and sweet. Like A without the ethanol.
Palate is sweet with a hint of spice like a barely legal rye. Once again 90-100 proof.
Samples D, E, and F will be later.
Sample A
Not much on the nose. Ethanol and very slight sweetness. Palate is bland up front. Corny mid palate and no finish. Very slight hug.
I'm guessing a 90 proof young whiskey. Doesn't even taste crafty. Maybe a sourced MGP...
Sample B
Here we go... Has some spice to the nose. Very subtle cinnamon or rye spice. Enjoyable.
Palate is nice and sweet. Tastes very Willett. Reminds me of a Willett bourbon. Cinnamonny.
Once again, not high proof. 90-100.
Sample C
Nose is super light and sweet. Like A without the ethanol.
Palate is sweet with a hint of spice like a barely legal rye. Once again 90-100 proof.
Samples D, E, and F will be later.
Ill post what everything is after your doen and rank them, although I will say I am really really surprised with your take on sample A
the mentioned tater stickerEdit…you forgot to show everybody the sweet “tater” sticker on the back of the Sagamore
Billy Baroo
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This supposedly beats Elmer T. Lee easily and compares very favorably to Blantons. I’ve never had ETL, but I’ve had plenty of Blantons over the years and I think this is significantly better. Easier to find and at $50, a much easier pill to swallow. Glad I picked up 2 of these when I did.
Klobberer
Full House
@wolfpack
Sample D
Crafty, malty, smoky...not bourbony or rye-y. Tastes just like it smells. Texas?
Sample E
Funky! Weird! Not my jam. Sweet, drying dark fruits, raisins. Probably finished in a weird barrel.
Sample F
Winner! Super delish bourbon nose, 110+ Awesome nose, classic flavor...winner.
Sample D
Crafty, malty, smoky...not bourbony or rye-y. Tastes just like it smells. Texas?
Sample E
Funky! Weird! Not my jam. Sweet, drying dark fruits, raisins. Probably finished in a weird barrel.
Sample F
Winner! Super delish bourbon nose, 110+ Awesome nose, classic flavor...winner.
@Klobberer
Sample A
This is the Grand Dad Weller 4 Grain blend
3 parts weller special reserve to 2 parts old grand dad 114 works out to 99.6 proof
I was surprised by your take on this, I definitely get the spice form the OGD 114 when I drink it.
Sample B
My Russell Reserve select barrel 2021 warehouse B floor 4.
Your tasting notes were similar to mine comparing it to the @Billy Baroo bottle sample
Sample C
Evan Williams Bottled in Bond
Decent drink, I always get a strong roasted peanut on the taste with this.
Sample D
Riverhill Bourbon
small craft distillery located on a farm in Luray Virginia. They distill the grain they grow on the farm, this one is 90 proof and 90% corn and 10% malted barley.
Sample E
1205 Distillery 4 finger rye 90 proof
Craft distillery in Indinapolis
Sample F
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
My favorite bourbon, like drinking candy.
Sample A
This is the Grand Dad Weller 4 Grain blend
3 parts weller special reserve to 2 parts old grand dad 114 works out to 99.6 proof
I was surprised by your take on this, I definitely get the spice form the OGD 114 when I drink it.
Sample B
My Russell Reserve select barrel 2021 warehouse B floor 4.
Your tasting notes were similar to mine comparing it to the @Billy Baroo bottle sample
Sample C
Evan Williams Bottled in Bond
Decent drink, I always get a strong roasted peanut on the taste with this.
Sample D
Riverhill Bourbon
small craft distillery located on a farm in Luray Virginia. They distill the grain they grow on the farm, this one is 90 proof and 90% corn and 10% malted barley.
Sample E
1205 Distillery 4 finger rye 90 proof
Craft distillery in Indinapolis
Sample F
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
My favorite bourbon, like drinking candy.
Is D the same one I had that I thought was scotch?
Big Jilm
4 of a Kind
Neck pour, batch 11
Big Jilm
4 of a Kind
At $300 a bottle, off the neck pour alone.....I say it is not worth the money. However, it could open up like a Stagg Jr, but this bottle should be $80 max.
In other Kentucky Owl whiskey news, the last batch rye #4 is also $300. I feel that it should be half that, but it is the best whiskey I have ever had. Lol
yes, but you thought both you tried were scotch didn't you.
You still have to finish the flight lol
I do! I had a pour of an Eagle Rare store pick last night that was fantastic! It tasted amazing.
I'll get back to your samples this weekend.
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I think it was the smoky/malty flavors that threw me off. For some reason, I got the briny iodine flavor too. With all that, my brain said scotch. Then I rinsed and used the same glass for the 2nd sample.
Mistakes were made. Lol
BonScot
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I couldn’t draw a barrel and not do a tribute to nutN2Lewz and the old HPT site. Hope you all like it*
* usual “don’t give a f*** if you don’t like it” clause applies
* usual “don’t give a f*** if you don’t like it” clause applies
damn you @Klobberer I am going to have to eventually get a bottle of this.
sweetest rye I have had, a little spice and wintergreen on the finish.
this was very good
Big Jilm
4 of a Kind
12 year down!
Billy Baroo
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Just be thankful you can get it. Willet WILL NOT sell to the NC ABC
I can't in Ohio. I will have to look for it on my tripsJust be thankful you can get it. Willet WILL NOT sell to the NC ABC
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
I need to find a bottle of this to make some poor mans pappy
LabMonkey
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This 12 year single barrel is starting to open up and get tasty. Not a label I normally buy, but had an opportunity and I'm not disappointed yet.
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