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v1pe said:
First time I've seen this on the shelves

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I had a hazmat 134 proof bottle that was pretty damn tasty if a little hot. Lots of cinnamon banana spice
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I think my favorite part of this thread is that I have no clue what 90% of these bottles are or how much any of them are worth. I just know I like bourbon. I can see myself walking into my local liquor store with a few Benjamins in my pocket hoping to score a bottle of 1974 AH Hirsch or some Michters, then getting laughed at by the guy behind the counter.

"Hmm... No Hirsch or Michters? Uhhh... Got any Buffalo Trace?"

"Ya, it's right behind you. Over there on the floor, next to the red licorice."

"Thanks." ... "Hmm... I guess I'll grab two!"
 
longflop said:
So I sent a picture of my jumbled mess of a bar to a guy I coach hockey with (there's some decent bottles hidden in there).
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Then he sent a picture of his.
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I felt like I was showing up to an orgy with an innie.
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He just bitch slapped you. or maybe hip checked? Either way you gotta hang with that dude!!
 
Cracked open a bottle of 1920 tonight.
It was (cough) really good (cough), but pretty strong (cough, cough).
I tried it straight, and then with a small cube of ice.

I got some banana on the nose. It's definitely big and bold. I like the oak level.
I can tell it's better than my go to, Buffalo Trace.
Just a little hard to fully appreciate it because it was so hot.
Bigger ice cube tomorrow night and more sipping.
Thanks for the recommendation!
 
chutracheese said:
Cracked open a bottle of 1920 tonight.
It was (cough) really good (cough), but pretty strong (cough, cough).
I tried it straight, and then with a small cube of ice.

I got some banana on the nose. It's definitely big and bold. I like the oak level.
I can tell it's better than my go to, Buffalo Trace.
Just s little hard to fully appreciate it because it was so hot.
Bigger ice cube tomorrow night and more sipping.
Thanks for the recommendation!
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The only difference between 115 proof and 90 proof is water. The distillery can add it or you can, so don’t feel you need to drink it hot. :tup:

And great palate ... banana is signature Brown-Forman in my mind (think Woodford Reserve)!
 
Doing an EHT Straight Rye while I comb your posts. Damn it is delicious.....as are your posts!
 
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Windwalker said:
I got a call from a long-time supplier of mine in DC, saying he was able to secure two bottles of the A. H. Hirsch 16 Years Pot Stilled Sour Mash Reserve from 1974. He offered them to me for a steal, almost too good to be true, about 60% less than I've EVER seen. Grabbed them on the spot, on their way to me now.

There was an entire book written about this bourbon, by whiskey documentarian Charles Cowdery, called "The Best Bourbon You'll Never Taste : The True Story of A. H. Hirsch Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Distilled in the Spring Of 1974".

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The book is out of print now, but is available on eBay. I had read it some years ago, but found it almost impossible to get a hold of a bottle. The tasting notes make you kinda giddy with anticipation: "Rich sweetness on the nose, creamy vanilla and caramel, followed by oak spice. The palate echoes the nose with smooth complex layers, revealing soft notes, toffee and vanilla followed by a dry oaky finish with smoke, baking spices and a touch of black pepper."

Super excited to check this one out, I'll do a tasting post when it arrives. And @ssanel54, I'll add this one to the sample bottles I'm sending you.
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Oh...you want 1974 bourbon? I found this 1974 dusty (along with that 1954 airplane bottle of OGD) while cleaning out my wife's grandmother's liquor cabinet.
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Eagle rare has been mentioned a bunch recently. I absolutely DO believe that ER WILL be an allocated bottle soon. 1 year? 3 years? I don't fucking know, I am not Nostradamus! But I see a 10 year old Buffalo Trace bourbon on the shelf for $30 and I think it is delicious. Look at the color!! Could it use a lil more proof, hell ya. If it was at least 100 proof it would already be super scarce. My opinion is stock up while you can. I know I did!

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Water is such an interesting variable drinking whiskey/bourbon. I like adding my own, because I get the effect and experience of the high proof or barrel strength, but also the effect and experience of how the flavor changes as my ice melts, or as water dilutes and interacts with the whiskey.

It's not that I don't enjoy 80 proof bourbons. But they rob me of that experience. It's not like I'm adding chlorinated tap-water ice cubes with floaties to my whiskey. I'm adding water of just as high a quality (though perhaps a different quality if their water has some minerals in it or what not) as they are. But I can drink 120 proof whiskey, or add an ounce of water to 2 ounces of that whiskey, and make it 80 proof myself.
 
chutracheese said:
I got some banana on the nose. It's definitely big and bold.
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You guys keep talking about getting some "banana on the nose". Is this some sort of inside joke? Am I the idiot here or are you guys just completely oblivious to how this sounds to everyone else?

All I can hear when I read that is Dr Dre...

"If I had some nuts, hanging on the wall, what would I have honey?"
I said, "Darlin', you'd have some walnuts"
She said, "Well, daddy, if I had some nuts on my chest, would those be chestnuts?" I said, "Hell yeah"
She said, "Well daddy if I had nuts under my chin would those be chin-nuts?"
I said, "Hell no, b**ch, you'd have a d**k in your mouth!"

"Banana on the nose"... GTFO here with that. :ROFL: :ROFLMAO: :ROFL: :ROFLMAO: :ROFL: :ROFLMAO:
 
RainmanTrail said:
You guys keep talking about getting some "banana on the nose". Is this some sort of inside joke? Am I the idiot here or are you guys just completely oblivious to how this sounds to everyone else?

All I can hear when I read that is Dr Dre...

"If I had some nuts, hanging on the wall, what would I have honey?"
I said, "Darlin', you'd have some walnuts"
She said, "Well, daddy, if I had some nuts on my chest, would those be chestnuts?" I said, "Hell yeah"
She said, "Well daddy if I had nuts under my chin would those be chin-nuts?"
I said, "Hell no, bitch, you'd have a dick in your mouth!"

"Banana on the nose"... GTFO here with that. :ROFL: :ROFLMAO: :ROFL: :ROFLMAO: :ROFL: :ROFLMAO:
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Actually banana is a note I get off several bourbons. Most notably, the 1792 BiB. But it can be found in all bourbons if you're looking. Look for not "fresh banana" but for processed sugar candy banana. You'll find it big dog!
 
Tonight's rap battle.... ;)

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As much as I typically enjoy the spice of the Rare Breed, tonight the nod goes to the RR, its really grown on me - the rye notes are really well balanced with the sweeter oaks and cherry/vanilla.
 
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RainmanTrail said:
You guys keep talking about getting some "banana on the nose". Is this some sort of inside joke? Am I the idiot here or are you guys just completely oblivious to how this sounds to everyone else?

All I can hear when I read that is Dr Dre...

"If I had some nuts, hanging on the wall, what would I have honey?"
I said, "Darlin', you'd have some walnuts"
She said, "Well, daddy, if I had some nuts on my chest, would those be chestnuts?" I said, "Hell yeah"
She said, "Well daddy if I had nuts under my chin would those be chin-nuts?"
I said, "Hell no, b**ch, you'd have a d**k in your mouth!"

"Banana on the nose"... GTFO here with that. :ROFL: :ROFLMAO: :ROFL: :ROFLMAO: :ROFL: :ROFLMAO:
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https://thewhiskeywash.com/lifestyle/the-basics-of-nosing-and-tasting-whiskey/

http://bourbonr.com/blog/how-to-taste-bourbon/

The second link does a bit to explains the dialect of nose expressions, and palate expressions.
 
Big Jilm said:
Actually banana is a note I get off several bourbons. Most notably, the 1792 BiB. But it can be found in all bourbons if you're looking. Look for not "fresh banana" but for processed sugar candy banana. You'll find it big dog!
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I couldn't put my finger on the flavor ID yesteray when I was trying the 1792 BiB, but you're 100% right thats it, its banana.
 
RainmanTrail said:
You guys keep talking about getting some "banana on the nose". Is this some sort of inside joke? Am I the idiot here or are you guys just completely oblivious to how this sounds to everyone else?

All I can hear when I read that is Dr Dre...

"If I had some nuts, hanging on the wall, what would I have honey?"
I said, "Darlin', you'd have some walnuts"
She said, "Well, daddy, if I had some nuts on my chest, would those be chestnuts?" I said, "Hell yeah"
She said, "Well daddy if I had nuts under my chin would those be chin-nuts?"
I said, "Hell no, b**ch, you'd have a d**k in your mouth!"

"Banana on the nose"... GTFO here with that. :ROFL: :ROFLMAO: :ROFL: :ROFLMAO: :ROFL: :ROFLMAO:
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A lot of people get flavors like banana Runts candies.
 

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