How was this?
Official PCF Whisk(e)y Thread (282 Viewers)
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How’s this bottle? Have one and haven’t opened it.
Billy Baroo
Full House
It’s very good! Is it $30 better than regular Green Spot…probably not, but it is a real solid whisky. Add some additional red fruits, more spice and a touch of a longer, drying finish to regular Green and there you are. I think the Leoville Barton Green Spot, which is a Bordeaux finish, is significantly better. What they both do is really make me wish that regular Green would be presented at 46% like those two are instead of 40%. The extra proof is very evident in depth of flavor, finish and mouthfeel. I’m not mad that I bought it
Well, I started opening my "good" bottles. The Old Forester Barrel Strength Bourbon I posted a few pages ago is gone. It wasn't elite, but it definitely got better as I worked my way through it.
The next up was a Rare Character bourbon.....it was MEH....
I really NEEDED to open something GREAT, so I opened this....(and it is FANTASTIC!)
The next up was a Rare Character bourbon.....it was MEH....
I really NEEDED to open something GREAT, so I opened this....(and it is FANTASTIC!)
Just having my second taste here post-dinner.
I’m a relative neophyte when it comes to whisky, so I probably lack the words and experience to give a description justice, but I like it.
Nose is very vanilla forward - definitely gives of the “ice cream” vibe it’s going for.
I got very strong vanilla/caramel flavour on my palate as well with some nice spice that I struggle to describe accurately with some woodiness. The wood flavour seems to linger for while.
I wish I still had a bottle of the 16 year Nectar to compare this to, but I feel like I prefer the Nectar based on my memory.
Again, I’m just really getting into whisk(e)y, but this is a nice dram. Will be curious to come back to it in a few months once I have the chance to try more and other whisk(e)ys.
CoolDude53
Pair
Happy fryeday!
Cheers to Fryeday!
Billy Baroo
Full House
I don’t think I have 8. Or If I do I haven’t opened it. But I’ve had most of 1-7. While I certainly have favorites, they are all pretty good and unique.View attachment 1478794A newer player to our Friday game brought this! Pretty damn tasty
Billy Baroo
Full House
I can’t remember if you’ve had that before. Maybe I sent you a sample? What are your thoughts?
Billy Baroo
Full House
It’s fantastic! I think you sent me a sample of the Hardin’s Creek. This bottle of KC18 is the only taste of it I’ve had. @gopherblue hooked me up with this bottle
The Hardin’s Creek was pretty special too!
They are very similar. And two of the best noses I’ve ever nosed.
Billy Baroo
Full House
Best nose ever for me…Old Forester 1924They are very similar. And two of the best noses I’ve ever nosed.
KC18 is damn close though. Very close. Especially batch 2. I just wish both were 10-15 points higher in proof. Though of course then they'd be twice the price and l'd never see them on the shelves lol
Suited Connector
Flush
Sitting down for the night. Let’s give regular Woodford Reserve a comparison to WR Double Oaked.
Billy Baroo
Full House
detroitdad
Royal Flush
I have a bourbon and sherry cask version of this that isn't bad, but haven't been able to find the Bordeaux cask version, this consistently gets really nice reviews.
Billy Baroo
Full House
I saw this and thought I remembered seeing it in Whiskey Advocate’s top 20 of 2024. The higher ABV (46.3) is what caught my eye initially.I have a bourbon and sherry cask version of this that isn't bad, but haven't been able to find the Bordeaux cask version, this consistently gets really nice reviews.
It’s really good! It reminded me of the Bordeaux finished Green Spot that I have.
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CoolDude53
Pair
Hoping this has opened up nicely!
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