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So for our Saturday night family night (or forced family fun as my kids call it lol) we watched old home movies of my kids from 2000-2005. I’m a fucking mess now haha. It’s crazy watching them as newborns and toddlers while one is drinking wine with you and the other is 6’3” 215. I guess I’m old AF as they say. George T Stagg please take me away...cheers!
image (resized).jpgIs it ok to switch from different brands in one night or do most prefer to stick to just one bottle if having more than one glass? Just curious what you all do and think about it. I have done both at times but think it might be best to stick to one kind but not entirely sure. I feel if I switch I don’t get the true taste of a glass in the bottle.
Quoted from ZAuxier:So, I can't really say that I'm as IN to bourbon as many of the folks on this thread - but wondering what the consensus is on this stuff? Did a blind taste test against one of my baselines, Elijah Craig, and I honestly think I like the Craig better?[quoted image]
I have that one and EJ, personally I liked EJ better.
Quoted from Jackontherocks:Is it ok to switch from different brands in one night or do most prefer to stick to just one bottle if having more than one glass? Just curious what you all do and think about it. I have done both at times but think it might be best to stick to one kind but not entirely sure. I feel if I switch I don’t get the true taste of a glass in the bottle.
I prefer multiple smaller pours. I also like to stay within a distiller for the evening (all Buffalo Trace, or all heavenhill, or all XXXXX) as I think it is fun to compare and develop my taste to see what I like.
It then makes it fun to hunt based on those taste profiles I like.
For example, I find I tend to like 8-15 year old bourbon, w 12 being a sweet spot in many cases.
I dont like the high proof stuff as much as many do. It is good but the hug can be too long for me, so I tend to focus on 90-105 proof.
I dont like the cheery, sherry, etc... finished stuff in most cases. Again, a nice change but I prefer the good old classic.
When I find a mash bill I like, then it is fun to hunt out those other similar ones and really dig in to see how stuff is different.
I really enjoy doing a vertical.
One of my favorite experiences was going to a bar (before this was really so popular) and we did a vertical of Pappy. 1.5oz pour of the 10, 12, 15, 20, and 23, and Saz. Line up all up and sip to see what you liked best 
That said, everyone has different methods and also different pallets so to me it can be really fun to learn what others enjoy.
Quoted from Whysnow:I prefer multiple smaller pours. I also like to stay within a distiller for the evening (all Buffalo Trace, or all heavenhill, or all XXXXX) as I think it is fun to compare and develop my taste to see what I like.
It then makes it fun to hunt based on those taste profiles I like.
For example, I find I tend to like 8-15 year old bourbon, w 12 being a sweet spot in many cases.
I dont like the high proof stuff as much as many do. It is good but the hug can be too long for me, so I tend to focus on 90-105 proof.
I dont like the cheery, sherry, etc... finished stuff in most cases. Again, a nice change but I prefer the good old classic.
When I find a mash bill I like, then it is fun to hunt out those other similar ones and really dig in to see how stuff is different.
I really enjoy doing a vertical.
One of my favorite experiences was going to a bar (before this was really so popular) and we did a vertical of Pappy. 1.5oz pour of the 10, 12, 15, 20, and 23, and Saz. Line up all up and sip to see what you liked best
That said, everyone has different methods and also different pallets so to me it can be really fun to learn what others enjoy.
I appreciate you sharing this strategy the other night. You explained it very nicely.
It's the only way I do most things. Sadly, having to triage that customer issue I was telling you guys about the other night or I would be having one now with you. What did you pour?
Quoted from DBLM:It's the only way I do most things. Sadly, having to triage that customer issue I was telling you guys about the other night or I would be having one now with you. What did you pour?
I went with the 8yr Bakers
1587326082152256266415746449823 (resized).jpgQuoted from DBLM:How do you like that? The store did not have it yesterday when I was there.
I wasn't super impressed with it but after a few drinks it's kind of growing on me. I will definitely say it's much better than the old bakers that crap was nasty. I will say after that sample of the Bakers 13 Chisox sent me I will definitely be keeping an eye out for it.
15873279678813965973294388191170 (resized).jpgQuoted from Chisox:Let me be the second person to invite myself over to Fulltiltfest 2020. I’ll bring a couple nice bottles and a tent.
Fulltitltfest has started. Pitch that tent!
DE054038-8017-4076-9071-9F28C44A83AE (resized).jpeg51046D19-DA51-4A47-A120-BD5343C31544 (resized).jpegQuoted from Green-Machine:Have any of you used a power mate dolly for moving pins up stars?
I have an escalara and love it.
Quoted from Whysnow:I have an escalara and love it.
I was going to rent one but only one to rent in my area is the power mate dolly. The Escalera seems easy to use but I’m not up for buying it. I just won’t use it enough to justify the cost
Quoted from Whysnow:Worth getting?[quoted image]
Quoted from Jackontherocks:Love me some rock n roll metal. Cheers to my Dad for his 75th bday and battle with Stage 4 cancer.[quoted image]
Been down that road with my dad and it sucked.
Quoted from SirScott:Cracked open a new bottle.[quoted image]
I've never tried that one but know a lot of guys that like it.
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:I don't know how you guys work on your machines but this is the way I do it[quoted image]
Mean Green. (:
Quoted from Green-Machine:Have any of you used a power mate dolly for moving pins up stars?
Yeah, I rented one before I bought an escalera. I moved a fridge, some pins, and some other furniture. It worked, but it's a totally different mechanism compared to escalera. Watch a video of one in action. Until you figure out what you're doing, it's very dangerous. The balance point shifts such that your load could easily topple down the stairs if you don't maintain the balance. It wasn't so bad with the pins because you can wrestle it back to a balanced position when you mess up, but bigger items like a fridge, watch out.
Quoted from sulakd:Yeah, I rented one before I bought an escalera. I moved a fridge, some pins, and some other furniture. It worked, but it's a totally different mechanism compared to escalera. Watch a video of one in action. Until you figure out what you're doing, it's very dangerous. The balance point shifts such that your load could easily topple down the stairs if you don't maintain the balance. It wasn't so bad with the pins because you can wrestle it back to a balanced position when you mess up, but bigger items like a fridge, watch out.
Thanks for info. I’m going to rent the power mate m-1 to move my pins up steps. It’s my only choice because there are no Escalera to rent in my area. I agree that the Escalera looks more user friendly
I was running low on my favorite go to bourbon, Woodinville whisky company port cask finished bourbon so I stopped by at the distillery to get a bottle. To help out fight the virus they have pivoted to also manufacture hand sanitizer which they donate for free to health and government organizations on the frontline of this crisis. When you bought a bottle, they gave a bottle of the hand sanitizer also. Talk about win win, love this company and their bourbon
20200421_124421.jpgQuoted from Kkuoppamaki:I was running low on my favorite go to bourbon, Woodinville whisky company port cask finished bourbon so I stopped by at the distillery to get a bottle. To help out fight the virus they have pivoted to also manufacture hand sanitizer which they donate for free to health and government organizations on the frontline of this crisis. When you bought a bottle, they gave a bottle of the hand sanitizer also. Talk about win win, love this company and their bourbon[quoted image]
Dammit I want to try that one
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:Dammit I want to try that one
I'm sure we can find a way to get you a bottle. Unfortunately I've not been able to find it anywhere else except at the distillery, where they sell at MSRP which for this is $70 so not cheap...
Quoted from Fulltilt:Let’s do a side by side.[quoted image]
About damn time you open that bottle.
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:About damn time you open that bottle.
The near empty one? (:
Quoted from Fulltilt:Let’s do a side by side.[quoted image]
So, what's the verdict? Btw, that's a manly pour (or an optical illusion)
Quoted from Kkuoppamaki:So, what's the verdict? Btw, that's a manly pour (or an optical illusion)
Manly pour challenge.
Old Forester is very good. It’s not GTS though.
5C126735-3D85-4FF8-8B66-7F7D72BAC534 (resized).jpegQuoted from Chisox:[quoted image]
LOL!!!
still waiting on shipping supplies to arrive.
Sample packs are sitting here waiting...
Hoping to have them in the mail by Friday.
Quoted from Fulltilt:Manly pour challenge.
Old Forester is very good. It’s not GTS though.[quoted image]
Yeah there is obviously no comparison between the 2 but I still think that particular barrel pick is outstanding on the OF single barrel.
Quoted from Fulltilt:Manly pour challenge.
Quoted from Kkuoppamaki:I was running low on my favorite go to bourbon, Woodinville whisky company port cask finished bourbon so I stopped by at the distillery to get a bottle. To help out fight the virus they have pivoted to also manufacture hand sanitizer which they donate for free to health and government organizations on the frontline of this crisis. When you bought a bottle, they gave a bottle of the hand sanitizer also. Talk about win win, love this company and their bourbon[quoted image]
Definitely want to try that one. I tried their regular one and it was good, but I find I'm usually a big fan of whiskey that's finished in port casks.
No bourbon today for me. My buddy stopped by yesterday to give me a hand with my bowler project and nxt thing I know we killed half a bottle and didn't get shit done. So only a few beers today and I got a ton of shit done. Anyone else see a correlation going on here?
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:No bourbon today for me. My buddy stopped by yesterday to give me a hand with my bowler project and nxt thing I know we killed half a bottle and didn't get shit done. So only a few beers today and I got a ton of shit done. Anyone else see a correlation going on here?
What? It’s Whiskey Wednesday Bill! You’re gonna make me go on a solo mission?
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