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I got this one a couple months ago and like it. It's easy to set up / break down, and it's sturdy. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DCAD2O0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It’s been bizarre passing on Eagle Rare the last 4-5x I’ve seen it on the shelf. Up until recently it was an auto-buy. Now I’ve got enough to last me for quite some time. Still searching for that elusive RHF, though.

Would have been weird if you DIDN’T get a pic of that situation.

My wife and I just got back from Jackson Hole 2 days ago after spending a week there. We absolutely loved it. The trip was originally scheduled around a friend's 40th birthday, and we decided to head up there a few days early and make a vacation out of it. We felt weird not going up to Yellowstone, but decided there was plenty in and around JH to occupy us this go-around, so we saved Yellowstone for next time. A few highlights for us: * Hiking from the Jenny Lake boat launch on the south bank up to Hidden Falls on the west bank and taking the boat back across. We did this on our last day there, and it was a nice easy hike to end the trip on for us. We don't have any kids, but this hike is easy enough for kids regardless of age as long as they can walk. The falls are awesome. * The Park Rangers won't give you any details since it's "off trail", but we hiked up to Delta Lake on our 2nd day in town, and we couldn't stop talking about it for the rest of our trip. It's a bit NW of Bradley Lake just off the trails for Surprise & Amphitheater Lakes. Although enough people know about this lake at this point, so there is a discernible "trail", it is still very much a difficult hike at points. Definitely not for kids or anyone unsure of their footing/trail ability as you can definitely hurt yourself pretty easily with one slip. And I wouldn't go alone. If your kids are young enough to be with you the entire time, then I would rule this hike out. However, if you and the wife are up for it, the payoff is incredible. The lake sits in a valley at the base of the Grand Teton peak, and the view is absolutely unreal. Just google "Delta Lake." * The fishing won't be all that good for another month or more, but if you enjoy fly-fishing, it's worth the time to throw a line into the Snake River or one of the many lakes/streams inside Teton National Park. * It sounds weird, but it's hot enough right now that the alcoholic frozen drinks that they call "sloshies" around town hit the spot. I can't even recount how many I consumed last week. Our fav is at the Creekside Market on Cache St. just north of downtown. "The Hound"...essentially just a frozen greyhound cocktail. * Million Dollar Cowboy Bar. Not necessarily kid friendly, but it's worth your time to stop in and take a look. The bar seats are horse saddles, which I imagine the kids will get a kick out of. Even Kanye had to sit in one of the seats recently while he was in town. I spent most of the next day hungover after we met some strangers at dinner the night before and ending up playing pool here until God knows what time. * Local Restaurant & Bar. Great burger. * Snake River Brewing. Surprisingly great food for a brewery. * Persephone Bakery. This place is fantastic. Great spot to grab a seat outside on their patio and enjoy a really good breakfast and coffee. And I think there is a toy store across the street if I remember correctly. * There are a number of Thai places...4 or 5, I believe. We went to Teton Tiger for lunch one day and loved it. We heard good things about Teton Thai as well. * If you're in JH on Tuesday, go to the visitor center just north of downtown on Cache St. for "Talon Tuesday." There is a bird rescue organization in town that does educational presentations that your kids would probably enjoy. We didn't see them at the visitor center, but we did see them at Amangani on Friday night and it was fascinating. Btw, Amangani. WOW. It's like $1k/night to stay there, but they'll let you drop in for drinks and food. The view is amazing. * Take the gondola up to the restaurant in Teton Village. Incredible view, and the kids should enjoy it. * Dornan's Chuckwagon on the Snake River just outside the Teton National Park visitor center. This is a really cool place. It's the kind of breakfast and coffee situation that you would expect from a chuckwagon. We weren't expecting it, but this was something we really enjoyed. * Not sure if your kids are old enough, but we went horseback riding just on the outside of Teton Village and enjoyed it. There's so much else to do that I wouldn't stress about making a strict plan that you feel you have to stick to...it's such an incredible place that I really think you'll have a blast regardless of what you decide to do. We didn't have much of a plan for our first 3-4 days there, and this was honestly one of the best vacations we've ever taken. Have a blast!

Good question. This sounds weird, but I feel like it's really well-balanced and I didn't have anything in particular stand out above the others. I found myself thinking it was pretty nutty, and then dark chocolatey, and then some deep caramel. Unlike something like Lagavulin where I know exactly what it is that I love about it, with the 1920 I keep thinking "man, this is just really really delicious." I think they nailed it with the 115 proof. It's heavy and has a lot going on without it being overpowering. I think adding a small piece of ice opened up some different flavors, but I also really enjoyed it neat.

I finally picked up a bottle of the 1920 yesterday after the glowing reviews here as well as local store manager raving about it. Damn. This is some fantastic bourbon. I haven’t had any of the other OF Whiskey Row bourbons, but I’m not sure I need to after having this. I was leery when the nose was described to me as “medicinal...but in a good way.” Somehow that’s true. And the flavors are outta sight. Thanks for the rec, you surly assholes. This is absolutely going to be a mainstay on our shelf at the house. I can see why some of you guys think this could be allocated before too long. I’m already tempted to keep 3-4 bottles on standby just in case it gets hard to find all of a sudden.

I keeping meaning to buy some Belle Meade, but I have yet to do so. I know that @capnamerca celebrates the BM catalogue. I bet he’s got a good take on the SiB for you.

Btw, congrats on this. Sounds like one hell of a day on the course.

Probably not. Although hitting fairways is usually a big part of hitting greens for me. I’ve had plenty of days where my iron play was great. But then I couldn’t find a fairway, and it didn’t matter much what I did with my irons. Other than losing 1-2 strokes a round chalked up to stupidity, I think sometimes I lose the most strokes on the green. Or perhaps it’s my chipping. If I could chip better, I’d most certainly drop strokes putting. That’s one of the many reasons why I love this game so much. I don’t think I’ll ever figure it out. And I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of trying to figure it out.

Unfortunately, I do not have any personal experience in the matter, but I have been told that this year’s BB is a big step back from previous years. I’ve also heard that the 1920 outdoes the BB on the latest release.

Went back and forth on pours between a couple bottles purchased today. Knob Creek SiB store pick bourbon as well as separate store pick for KC SiB Rye. I’ve stayed away from KC for a few years now because it just didn’t do it for me, but I picked up these bottles based on a few recs. I gotta say, I am really pleased with both.

If anyone in Austin gets a lead on a RHF, I would be indebted. I had an easier time getting my hands on a THH than this.

Eagle Rare continues to be everywhere in Austin. Gunters Liquor at Balcones Woods / 183 has a plethora of 750s and a couple magnums on the shelf.

If you want to get all technical about it, its origin is Tejano, north of the border. As in, Texas. In other words, it is something that those of Mexican/Chicano/Hispanic shared culture and ancestry created while living in and identifying as being from Texas. As a proud Texan, I am quite thankful for their creation.

Nope.

Offended by “chicken fajitas?” Really? Someone lost the key to his safe space and decided to come cry in here instead. What an eye roll worthy temper tantrum that was.

I got a 1.75 of ER at nearby TL 2 weeks ago. Picked up another 750 at TW Arboretum this week. Passed on a 750 at 2 different stores yesterday, including TL. Try Chris’ Liquor at Cameron/290 if you’re somewhat close. They had several bottles yesterday. Was talking with my local hookup last night and I told him that I finally quit buying ER because I was buying faster than I could drink it. He said “yeah, it’s out there and easy to find right now.”

It is fairly sexual, truth be told.

I don’t know what it’s like everywhere else, but Eagle Rare is anything but in Austin these days. It’s stocked at almost every store I’ve been in the last few weeks.

I picked up their 1792 Full Proof store pick as well a couple weeks ago. I haven't bought their store pick on the 4R barrel proof SiB, but I imagine it's probably pretty damn good, and they've got a pretty decent amount of it. Check out NW Hills Liquor on Mesa if you haven't already. I picked up a bottle of RY10 a couple weeks ago there for ~$50.

Deb's does indeed have some gems. I paid $40 for Weller Antique a couple weeks ago because I just don't see it very often. However, I passed on Blanton's for $79 because I'm just not ready to pay more than ~$65 for it yet.

After opening, how long do you guys take to work through the rare bottles? I opened a '17 THH about 5 weeks ago, and we're almost 1/3 through it. We've shared it with some friends, but it's so damn good that I have a hard time not sneaking in a pour every few days. Gonna be pretty sad when it's gone. I haven't opened the '17 WLW yet. Probably gonna wait until something worthwhile to crack it open. I have a feeling that one is gonna take longer than the THH to work through, but who knows.

I'm not even sure what I'm looking at there, but I'm positive that it makes me ragey.

Northwest Hills Liquor on Far West has Blood Oath (assume it's Pact #4, but not 100% sure) for $90. Manager said he's trying to open up some shelf space and wants to sell last 3 he has. Offered it to me for $80, but since I grabbed his last bottle of RY10, I passed. My wife is seriously questioning my bourbon purchases at this point. It's becoming an almost daily question of "So, what did you buy today?" when I get home. I was distracted by the RY10, and now I am second-guessing his price offer on the BO. He may have even offered for $70. Just FYI in case that price sways anyone here who is on the fence.