Bourbon Live Tasting - 1st Quarter 2009

[Ganga]

I'll work on the Ridgemont Reserve plus I have something else that can be dispersed.

[Ras Mazunga]

February sounds like a good month for bourbon.

[Ras Mazunga]

Whats up with this? When will we start sending out the samples?

26th of January I'll send my samples from London to the European members:
Willie
TreacleSponge
Collector57
Lagadrinker
Cathach

I have a few things I want to share with you. No need to return anything but I'm looking forward to your GTS Cathach.

[pkt77242]

Do we want to create a poll as to which weekend? I can't wait for this tasting, I have been holding off on finishing a couple of bottles in anticipaton of this tasting.

Sean

[TreacleSponge]

I can't wait for this tasting, I have been holding off on finishing a couple of bottles in anticipaton of this tasting.

I should have held off too Only one shot of GTS left, and no Elijah Craig now. Well, I said I didn't like to wait. But I have enough Eagle Rare 10 and Wild Turkey Rare Breed to send out samples.

[Dram fine idea]

Yes, I know it's late, apologies - I would like to join the party. I don't have any bourbon to share around but would be happy to buy a bourbon for sharing or to contribute towards the cost or offer some other whiskies in exchange.

[Ganga]

How about the first weekend of March? Yes, I know, I still need to go get the 1792. I will try to get that this weekend.

[Ryguy]

I have a box going out to Willie for dispersing some samples to others in the UK. Included will be the GTS 2008 and Elijah Craig 12yo. Now I just need to figure out how many samples of each to send him. I'll make sure to include you DFI, it's never too late!

[Dram fine idea]

Cheers Ryguy

[LagaDrinker]

I am really looking forward to this, have we got a date in mind yet? I would like to be included in the samples of the GTS that you are sending to Willie Ryguy?

Would anyone be interested in samples of Bulliet?

[cathach]

So just to confirm the euro guys won't need any GTS from me?

[Ryguy]

March 7th it is then, if that's ok with everyone.

I'll be sending samples to Willie of the GTS and EC 12 for everyone below. If I have left anyone out, please speak up, as it was by mistake. Nick (C57) will already have his samples, because they were sent previously.

Willie, LagaDrinker, DFI, TreacleSponge, Ras and cathach (just the EC 12).

[Willie JJ]

Sounds good team. I have picked up a bottle of the Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 133, 45.2%, because it was a good deal and sounded interesting. So I'll be sending folks samples of that and the Blanton's Gold along with Ryan's samples.

PS I just poured myself some of the WR and its worth sending.

[LagaDrinker]

Thanks Ryguy, let me know when you get the samples Willie and I'll PM you my address.

I have the Bulliet if anyone wants a sample?

[Dram fine idea]

Please go ahead with the tasting on March 7. My brother is visiting that weekend and so, unfortunately, I will not be able to contribute 'live' on the evening. I would still like to take part so if the thread could be opened early/kept open as usual then I will contribute my thoughts on the bourbons. I'll miss the banter but I know the date has to be set for the benefit of the majority. At the moment I don't have any plans for the 28th Feb, 14th March or 28th March. I guess the 'regular' monthly tasting will be on the 21st March.

[Ryguy]

No problem DFI, we'll make sure the thread is up by Friday, March 6th the latest. Your notes will be most welcome.

[LagaDrinker]

I will not be able to make the evening of the 7th either, but will be on with my notes early evening on the 8th.

Really looking forward to it. Got my samples from Ras yesterday. A very nice selection!

[Ganga]

Ridgemont Reserve 1792 is purchased. Divvying it up now.

[Ganga]

Simple reminder that the bourbons are coming up shortly. Unfortunately, Ridgemont intercepted.

[LagaDrinker]

Looking forward to this.

Ryguy are you sending GTS samples to Willie?

[Willie JJ]

Simple reminder that the bourbons are coming up shortly. Unfortunately, Ridgemont intercepted.

Intercepted By Customs?

I was scared to ask.

[Ryguy]

Simple reminder that the bourbons are coming up shortly. Unfortunately, Ridgemont intercepted.

Intercepted By Customs?

I was scared to ask.

I've sent you both a PM.

[Ras Mazunga]

I want to know too.

[Willie JJ]

It seems that, due to the zeal of the USPS in upholding the law where whisky posting is concerned, it would not be sensible for Ryguy to send us stuff that way at the moment. Courier alternatives are just too expensive in my opinion so I think the attempt to get us some Stagg and the EC 12 should be abandoned. Thanks for trying guys.

However, I still have Blanton's Gold and Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 133 for those that would like some. Just let me know by pm asap.

Cheers

[Ganga]

I will definitely encourage S'tan to post notes on various bourbons he has. He is definitely an asset for bourbons.

I will be passing along some to the Bay Area Boys this weekend. Hopefully Mikey and Lohss will be able to give us some notes too. Looking forward to this tastings.

[TreacleSponge]

I've spoken with Ryguy following his & Ganga's unfortunate experience with posting samples, and as I've got a bottle of Elijah Craig 12 I'll send the samples from here to the Euro folks and hopefully we'll have more luck that way. So PM me if I haven't got your address and you were expecting some EC12 from Ryguy.

[Ryguy]

Yes, sadly enough, I will not be able to post samples to the Euro folk this time around. Thanks again for your understanding, and many Thanks again to TreacleSponge for sending out some EC12 to everyone on your side of the pond.

I am looking forward to this tasting, I have a few different bourbons now, will at least 1 more bottle coming before the tasting happens.

[TreacleSponge]

EC12 samples posted today to everyone who pm'd me about them. If anyone else is joining the tasting on Saturday and needs a sample just let me know by Wednesday, tick tock

[Ryguy]

EC12 samples posted today to everyone who pm'd me about them. If anyone else is joining the tasting on Saturday and needs a sample just let me know by Wednesday, tick tock

Cheers TreacleSponge, thanks again!

[Ganga]

Is everyone ready to try some bourbon whiskey? I've encourage S'tan to at least post some of his thoughts this weekend. I'll let Matt know that this is scheduled for this weekend.

[mikeymad]

It seems that, due to the zeal of the USPS in upholding the law where whisky posting is concerned, it would not be sensible for Ryguy to send us stuff that way at the moment. Courier alternatives are just too expensive in my opinion so I think the attempt to get us some Stagg and the EC 12 should be abandoned. Thanks for trying guys.

However, I still have Blanton's Gold and Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 133 for those that would like some. Just let me know by pm asap.

Cheers

Well if my package gets over to you Willie... you will have a couple more to try...

Cheers,

[pkt77242]

I am excited for this tasting though I don't know when I will be tasting them as my parents are visiting for at least part of this weeken. I may have to break it up into parts.
The bourbons I have are:

EC 12
EC 18
GTS 07
GTS 08
1792 Ridgemont Reserve
Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit
Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 20yo

I have also considered picking up a few minis as well but we will see.

Sean

[LagaDrinker]

Really looking forawrd to this now, although I can't join in until the Sunday. Thanks for the samples Willie, I post yours yesterday

[Ras Mazunga]

Many thanks to TS for the package today

Same here.

[cathach]

Many thanks to Willie JJ and to Ras Mazunga for their generosity.

Sorry I missed the start of this but a cousin landed in the door from America at the weekend and yadda, yadda..........