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  1. 8 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

    I’m drinking the Blanton’s Store Pick right now Wow my goodness. That first sip, and clean, smooth finish. 

    God Bless that literal golden label. Store Picka. And Store Picks again. 

    I assume I’ll miss out on and all Pappy bottles for Christmas. I might splurge on STFB or Blanton’s Gold from the UK to keep under the tree. 

    Save your money and get the gold.  I have all three and my gold is down to the last pour while my SiB and SFTB have 6 oz gone.  The gold is just the best, easily the finest bourbon you can have show up on your doorstep for $120.  

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  2. Cochon was on point, especially for lunch and for drinking $14 Weller CYPB pours.  Restaurant August was strong to quite strong for the French/Cajun/New American  vibe and the best service we had anywhere in New Orleans.  La Boca was also a great choice (Argentinian steakhouse) for something more low key and less crowded but still excellent steaks.  Bourbon street sucked, I don’t get it.  

  3. Found Weller CYPB at a bar in New Orleans this afternoon and made a dent at $14/pour.  They had it priced between WSR (store pick) and standard Antique 107.  It’s really good but I’d like to compare it blind with W12 and 107 because I have a sneaking suspicion it’s not worth the $300 secondary ask.  

  4. Just poured an EHT single barrel to keep me company while I smoke a 9 lb prime brisket on the BGE.  Sorry* the Horns suck again, but at least there’s bourbon. 

    *not sorry

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  5. Had to go to three Twins to find it, but picked up an 18/01 Kathleen’s batch Booker’s for $47.  Those places are cleaned right the hell out now.  They might have a russel’s single barrel pick left if you’re lucky. 

  6. I’m thinking about picking up a Booker’s since I’m always on the edge of picking one up when there’s nothing on the shelf and a buddy said they had a few at $55 at our local twins.  I’m sure everything limited is long gone by noon at most locations.  

  7. 59 minutes ago, BigDHornfan said:

    Got bored earlier and reorganized the bar today and then decided it was a good day to enjoy some Gold.
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    That Blanton’s setup is so great.  And after many tastings I’m convinced Gold is my favorite Blanton’s over Single Barrel and SFTB.  It’s an amazing value if you don’t get shanked on the shopping importing. I’d buy a case at retail if I ever saw it at a duty free.  

  8. 6 hours ago, elguapo said:

    Where y’all finding RY10 in Austin?

    Specs behind the Buccees in New Braunfels usually has it along with EH Taylor small batch and sometimes single barrel. 

  9. 1 hour ago, Brothahorn said:

    So after trying 8 different stores, a brotha had to go all the way to California for the Eagle. The shipping was $14. I know I spent that much in gas and wasted time. 9bed53549392dbd91d3d2c3129eb498f.jpg

    Nice.  I picked up a bottle for $31.99 at the hood liquor store by my office on the way home today.  They charge more than retail on everything but typically have Blanton’s, W12 and other solid items for secondary or just under.  They also had ER handles for $89 which makes no sense to me.  

  10. 3 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

    I hope EH Taylor Single Barrel isn't head that way. It's the same price as Elijah Craig Barrel Proof right now. It shouldn't exceed that threshold. 

    Drinking EHT single barrel tonight and it’s pretty damn good for something routinely available and $65 out the door.  

  11. On 6/29/2018 at 4:51 PM, troph said:

    We were out from 10a - 4p today and whoa the amount of alcohol being taken to boats as we left the marina was mind bottling.

    Sorry for partying.  

    But yeah, it seems wild out there this year.  Our marina has the Travis County Sheriff boats which seems to keep things reasonable, but people are leaving the Gar pretty much falling down drunk every time we are there.  And lots of morons in rental boats going full speed up the wrong side of the lake.  

  12. 2 hours ago, FigurelliPwC said:

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    Bourbon list at dinner last night (Iberian Pig in Atlanta)


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    Whistle Pig and Booker’s for $12 and Basil Hayden for $14?  Ooook.  

  13. 10 hours ago, Texaus said:

    This may have already been covered, but is it possible to get an older wakeboard boat set up with a good enough wave to wakesurf on. My kids are starting to bug me about it and the I/o chaparral and the tubes aren’t cutting it for them anymore. I’d rather not spen 100k on a new one, fucking ridiculous.

    If answer is yes, what are some boats I should be looking for? Anyone interested in a well cared for 09 chaparral 210ssi?

    I wouldn’t bother if you have kids.  Boats that are heavily listed with balllast bags all over the seats and floor are the opposite of family friendly.  What you want to do is find a (generally, brand dependent) ‘14/‘15 or newer 22’ boat from Axis, MB or Moomba with a gate/tab system plus enough factory hard tank ballast for a kid to surf.  Most of these boats will have plumbed in soft bags or it will be plug n play to add them.  Cost should run you mid $40s to high $50s and it’s a great price range for resale.  

    And you should definitely do this, I’m already at 27 days on the lake this year in our ‘15 MB Sports Tomcat and my 10 and 11 y/o boys are surfing like mad without the rope.  Our 21’ bowrider was a great start but can’t hold a candle to the fun of a tow/surf boat.  

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  14. 1 hour ago, huge said:

    Several bottles of Bowman Single on the shelf at GG Woodway last week.

    I'd love to find an EHT SiB

    It was stacked up 5 bottles deep at the specs off 35 in New Braunfels.  

  15. Found an EH Taylor single barrel at specs new braunfels today, giving it a try while watching the CWS tonight.  Pretty decent finish, but crazy boozy nose.  Definitely not as good as the Blanton’s gold I illegally imported.  

  16. 1 hour ago, Yarbr said:

    Want to add to our boat toys since my son 10 is having trouble skiing and my daughter 6 is still too little to ski. I found a deal called the Zup  board and was wondering if anyone has tried it or has any better ideas for something they both can enjoy.

    https://www.overtons.com/product/details?pdesc=ZUP-YouGotThis-2-0-Multi-Sport-Board&i=321897

    Kneeboard for the little one, all three of mine learned at age five and I’ve gotten at least a dozen kids up on them without difficulty.  Skis are hard, probably easier to get him up on a 124-128cm wakeboard.  

  17. Too much trailer talk here.  Went out in Travis for an evening surf session and there were maybe three boats in the bend under Lucy’s.  That was our 22nd day on the water this year since buying the new MB.  Boating really is the best.  

  18. 1 hour ago, BigDHornfan said:

    Tulsa has been good to me this week.
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    First time I’ve ever seen the FR SB in Barrel Strength
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    All Four Roses barrel picks are barrel strength.  But the OBSQ I have is probably my favorite bourbon that I own, so hopefully that mash bill and yeast mix treats you right.  

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