Maggie’s What are you drinking right now!?
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On a whim just created the Old Grand-Dad version of the Weller SB blend.
50/50 mix of Basil Hayden 8 yo (80 pf) and OGD 114.
This works very well, if BH was 90 pf, OGD 100 BiB could work but as is think the 114 is needed here. Wish there was a 12 yo version of BH or OGD to try.
50/50 mix of Basil Hayden 8 yo (80 pf) and OGD 114.
This works very well, if BH was 90 pf, OGD 100 BiB could work but as is think the 114 is needed here. Wish there was a 12 yo version of BH or OGD to try.
Couple Pours from the Kentucky trip
Celebration of life tonight. 3 recipients got organs from a family member that was taken from life support to the OR tonight to donate. Love the ones you’re with. 
Sorry for your loss, Brother.Celebration of life tonight. 3 recipients got organs from a family member that was taken from life support to the OR tonight to donate. Love the ones you’re with.
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OK fellow booze hound goon squad members....take a guess on how old this bottle is....that is the original bourbon in there....yes I did sample it...
70’s? Good for you for drinking it!View attachment 8174868
OK fellow booze hound goon squad members....take a guess on how old this bottle is....that is the original bourbon in there....yes I did sample it...
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OK fellow booze hound goon squad members....take a guess on how old this bottle is....that is the original bourbon in there....yes I did sample it...
The Old Taylor bottle was found at my father in law's some weeks ago. His kids never knew it was there. His youngest daughter is my wife. They are sure it belonged to his father. I found a few bottles on various websites with the seal around the cap still intact. They were dated from the 50's and 70's. As you can see this one has '42 partly visible. I think it is that old. I may be wrong...who knows..but the ownership by their grandfather adds up. I tasted it and it tastes like ice tea. No joke. Not sure if I want to drink anymore to be honest, but I had to try it!
And a few other things I'm working on....
If anybody has any other clues on that old bottle...please sound off. Everyone was curious about it. As always, good luck and good shooting!!
And a few other things I'm working on....
If anybody has any other clues on that old bottle...please sound off. Everyone was curious about it. As always, good luck and good shooting!!
Is pre-1984 since still had a tax stamp. The years made and bottled (since was a Bond) would be in red and near the bottom oriented horizontal to the short dimension. https://bourbonveach.com/2020/01/06/tax-stamps/The Old Taylor bottle was found at my father in law's some weeks ago. His kids never knew it was there. His youngest daughter is my wife. They are sure it belonged to his father. I found a few bottles on various websites with the seal around the cap still intact. They were dated from the 50's and 70's. As you can see this one has '42 partly visible. I think it is that old. I may be wrong...who knows..but the ownership by their grandfather adds up. I tasted it and it tastes like ice tea. No joke. Not sure if I want to drink anymore to be honest, but I had to try it!
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And a few other things I'm working on....
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If anybody has any other clues on that old bottle...please sound off. Everyone was curious about it. As always, good luck and good shooting!!
Here's a 1980 with the same bottle and label style (click the image to enlarge):
Old Taylor Bottled-in-Bond (1980) | Malt - Whisky Reviews
This is the type of bourbon I tend to prefer and would like to taste more of.
malt-review.com
There may be a decipherable date code for when the bottle was made on the bottom which can get you closer to the true age it was bottled.
ETA:
Found it, is likely from from 1971 to 1980 based on the type of plastic cap.
Old Taylor Bonded, 750ml, 1971-1980 | whiskey id - identify vintage and collectible bourbon and rye bottles
whiskeyid.com, a resource for identifying vintage bottles of bourbon and rye.
whiskeyid.com
The taste of "ice tea" is a bit concerning though, perhaps it had been refilled with something unless it didn't have a good seal and suffered severe evaporation, but that has a decent fill level. I had some 6 yo non Bottled-in-Bond that was sold after Beam bought them out during the glut years. What was in that bottle was way older than 6 years and is a butterscotcch bomb. A lot of the glut era whiskey was like that, way older than what was on the label (if there was an age statement) unless it was a Bond which has to be from one distiller and one season.
Concur. My findings as well.Is pre-1984 since still had a tax stamp. The years made and bottled (since was a Bond) would be in red and near the bottom oriented horizontal to the short dimension. https://bourbonveach.com/2020/01/06/tax-stamps/
Here's a 1980 with the same bottle and label style (click the image to enlarge):
Old Taylor Bottled-in-Bond (1980) | Malt - Whisky Reviews
This is the type of bourbon I tend to prefer and would like to taste more of.
There may be a decipherable date code for when the bottle was made on the bottom which can get you closer to the true age it was bottled.
ETA:
Found it, is likely from from 1971 to 1980 based on the type of plastic cap.
Old Taylor Bonded, 750ml, 1971-1980 | whiskey id - identify vintage and collectible bourbon and rye bottles
whiskeyid.com, a resource for identifying vintage bottles of bourbon and rye.whiskeyid.com
The taste of "ice tea" is a bit concerning though, perhaps it had been refilled with something unless it didn't have a good seal and suffered severe evaporation, but that has a decent fill level. I had some 6 yo non Bottled-in-Bond that was sold after Beam bought them out during the glut years. What was in that bottle was way older than 6 years and is a butterscotcch bomb. A lot of the glut era whiskey was like that, way older than what was on the label (if there was an age statement) unless it was a Bond which has to be from one distiller and one season.
That iced tea flavor is likely from exposure to air.
Pour a small amount of whiskey into a glass and let it sit for a day or two. A day or two later, pour a fresh glass and compare side by side with the whiskey left overnight. You'll see what I mean. Flavors become more muted and most bourbons become more earthy/tea-like as alcohol evaporates and the whiskey oxidizes.
Pour a small amount of whiskey into a glass and let it sit for a day or two. A day or two later, pour a fresh glass and compare side by side with the whiskey left overnight. You'll see what I mean. Flavors become more muted and most bourbons become more earthy/tea-like as alcohol evaporates and the whiskey oxidizes.
Killed a Bookers Tea Batch sitting on the river ! Happy 4th of July!
Finishing up with a Laird's 7 1/2 yo Apple Brandy.
lairdandcompany.com
Happy Independence Day everyone!
America's Oldest Distiller - Laird & Company
lairdandcompany.com
Happy Independence Day everyone!
How is that? I’ve seen it but never tried it.Finishing up with a Laird's 7 1/2 yo Apple Brandy.
America's Oldest Distiller - Laird & Company
Happy Independence Day everyone!
I like it. IMO it is the best one among the 4-7.5-12 yo choices. To me this or Calvados gets this odd pepper taste the older it gets.
The Laird family still runs it so is a real piece of American history.
Buffalo Trace.........I found this on my front porch this afternoon................12 bottles........
I have an Idea where it came from.........
I have an Idea where it came from.........
