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Eagle Rare IS a good one. Anything with Weller on the label. Elmer T Lee is rumored to be the same recipe as Blanton's, just different barrels. Good stuff there. I know you like your whiskey bolder so I'd give a big thumbs up to Elijah Craig. Rare Breed or Kentucky Spirit are great Wild Turkey labels. Hell, Wild Turkey 101 is a damned fine pour too.
Rare breed kicked our ass one night. Worst headache in a decade. Already an eagle rare on the shelf at the cabin. I will let you know what I find.
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Heading for the liquor store - hoping to find some four roses single barrel. If not, its probably Blanton's that ends up in my cart. Any other recommendations for commonly available bourbon?
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Here's your notes, Weave. Sounds too good for hunting camp. I will drink half the bottle and reek so bad in the morning that deer won't come near me.
Last was a bourbon called Colonel EH Taylor. I've reviewed it here before. I am going to post the revisitied thoughts before a look at what I posted previously. We'll see how much my thoughts have changed as the scenario I'm tasting themin has changed. On the nose I get raw sugar and a green minty/vegetal note. Think freshly picked green mint leaves and sugar. Maybe a touch of fresh lemon zest as well. On the tongue I initially get grain and straw but the sweetness is definitely in the background. Disappointingly thin mouthfeel. I get raisins, grains and dates quickly fading to pepper, and cinnamon Red Hots. This bourbon lacks depth of character. It is a bit thin and starts grainy with a touch of mint then it goes straight to cinnamon and pepper with no middle depth. Another very good, but not world class bourbon.
Of the three, Knob Creek Special Reserve was probably the most enjoyable. It was also the lowest proof, and the only one I drank neat.
Not a bad way to spend an afternoon overall.
weave, on 01 September 2012 - 08:23 AM, said:The first pour was Colonel EH Taylor, it is a premium level wheat bourbon made by Heaven Hill to compete against the great Van Winkle line of wheated bourbons. Wow. I fell in love at the first sip. The nose was sweet and soft with nice caramel and licorice notes. And I had the same impressions at that first sip. It is really, really soft, yet interesting enough at the same time. Instead of the usual sweet vanilla this one was more like honey sweet, but not overly so. Not the most complex whiskey but an enjoyable, terrific pour.
Wow. Talk about a change in my perception. I guess I liked this whiskey alot more the 1st time around.
I've tried that. Yukon Jack is a bit harsh for my palate.
and another!
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Colonel Taylor is good stuff. I think I may have posted about it in this thread. That bottle would be high falutin' hunting cabin whiskey. Search this thread as I am pretty sure I've discussed it in here.
I will look it up
Yukon Jack and meth.
See, its posts like this that DEMAND the return of the plus/minus system.
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hes still the best mayor Toronto has had in a long time. Crack helps you get ###### done. Sleeping is for pussies.Holy mackerel. This guy is a madman.
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I hate that articles like that one tell the whole world how awesome WL Weller is, and that the only difference between Weller and Van Winkle is time. If enough folks find out my precious Weller won't be the bargain it is anymore.
Hey weave - I picked up a bottle if Colonel EH Taylor single barrel but haven't cracked it yet. Any good? Hunting cabin fare or should I save this for cigars on the patio and a nice fire?
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Thanks for the thoughts folks. Figured it wouldn't be right to wait until tomorrow for an update......
We can breathe. It looks like the concern turned out to be swollen lymph nodes. Poor girl was scared pretty good when the office called her back at work to get in right away so more testing could be done. And she gave me a good worry too. Sounds like she was really put through the wringer at the imaging office. She needs to follow up with her GP re: the swollen lymph nodes and she gets to come back for another mammogram in 90 days. yeah, she won't be looking forward to that.
But, it is good news really so we can't complain.
OK, one complaint. My crappy ass job doesn't offer any PTO bennies yet so I get to take this rush to the Dr office right in the backside. As if I wasn't already motivated to keep looking for work.
Good to hear, weave, good to hear.
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That would be a hoot.
Welcome back to posting. It's been a while, although I do think you were lurking a bit.
It's good to see you around.
Not really, but the "recent viewers" section of our profiles page tells me you were lurking on mine.
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LaFontaine will never let them wear those putrid third jerseys, right?
Why hasn't the media asked this question yet? :censored:
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lol wouldn't that be interesting :P
Yes it would - although its safe to say your numbers would have improved substantially by now. Good work.
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Well, the last couple of seasons haven't really brought out the best in us. But better days are coming.
SDS is bringing back the plus/minus post ratings?
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Oh, chill. I'm sure its me. I plugged in a link but i am looking at code where a picture should be on my screen. The picture showed in the post preview pane, but just code in the thread.
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I heard there was a Korab sighting -- it is indeed a great day!
Don't be a stranger.
We'll see. I give it 72 hours before we find something new to hate on. Love the hockey discussion, but contrived arguments for sake of having something to argue about all day don't do it for me. It became too much work to weed through the bull to get to the good stuff.
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I see the media links haven't improved in my absence.
I loved Ted Nolan then, but that doesn't mean I want him to be our coach now.
I prefer administrators with no connection to the organization at all - its a lot easier to fire someone if their number isn't hanging in the rafters.
Ted must hire Hasek as his assistant immediately, as he never accomplished anything without leaning heavily on Hasek.
One thing I will say about Ted - he knows what to do with a stable full of guys who enjoy the rough stuff. I expect PK to be switching spots with stafford within the next two weeks.
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I want the boogie man to be our next strength and conditioning coach
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Baseball is geh.
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oh man. That sucks. Thoughts,prayers and all that jazz.Well, this became very un-awesome.
So, here I am at Point Breeze trying to convince a coho salmon or steelhead to come home with me when I get two texts from guys that report to me. One says "have you seen the news yet?" and the other says "did [my boss' name] call you yet?" Oh, feck. Now what?
Well, it was definitely bad news. Those of you who live in Rochester will probably figure out where I work quite easily. My employer announced today that they are closing our facility in 90 days.
Looks like I'm job hunting. So much for an awesome Friday.
Don't bother with well wished folks. I'll be fine. And although I wanted to post it, I don't want to further hijack the thread.
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Went in the other direction and caught Lake Ontario perch. Destined for the fry pan.
Watch out for the bones - sounds like a delightful day and dinner.
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens.
Woolen mittens are itchy - how about a nice soft cotton sock instead?
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A sunny weekday in early April spent fishing with my son.
Rainbows stuffed with sweet basil and butter wrapped in foil on the grill?
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Heavy, heavy red.So.. what wine pairs well with peanut butter cookies?
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Caol ila is a damn fine scoch, but it's not strong enough to stand up to an ice cube. See my notes in the whiskey thread. I poured one in your honor. Cheers to yins! Your carpet needs swept!
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Pictures or t didn't happen. Oh wait. I can't post pictures while mobile either. Damn.I have had pappy van winkle ism assuming its the same maker. Any who i have a nice 18 year old Caol Ila 2 fingers one cube. Tastes pretty smokey with a vanilla undertone.
I'm in Winston Salem for lunch on Monday. Anyone available? I've got deep fried cornbread and peache shine on the mind for lunch.
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I am a troubadore on the rusty trombone.I think you and Swamp need to hook up. Piano players are a dime a dozen, but the 3 hardest instruments to swing on are 1) drums 2) trombone 3) bass
Anyone play trombone? We could get a SS skype band going.
Hey now.Korab plays flute.
Good whisky/whiskey
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No Elijah Craig but they did have four rose single barrel so that was an easy decision. Had a high end dickel listed for $42 but the shelf was empty. Several labels I hadn't seen before. One I've seen but never tried is Willet - ever had it?