Bourbon

[BourbonTahoe 2]

Has anyone here had Wathens? Picked up a bottle at TW. Wondering what other people think about it?

[billfromlaketravis 11481]

2 minutes ago, BourbonTahoe said:

Has anyone here had Wathens? Picked up a bottle at TW. Wondering what other people think about it?

Is it the 12 year? The Oak man off of 183 had a store pick and I passed.

Wathen's doesn't have the best reputation and it's not cheap. 

[Dutchrudder 11139]

 I would say your offer might be right on.  Are you trading at secondary values?  Secondary pricing wise, I would guestimate values from BSM at:
ORVW is $400 (+/- $25)
W12 1.75 $200 (+/- $ 20)
OWA 1.75 $125 (+/- $10)
OWA SP $90 (+$10 for NCF)  

Guy now wants 2 W12s and the store pick. Not sure I want to do that when I could easily get 450 for them

[Bert Orange 1120]

7 hours ago, Dutchrudder said:

10 hours ago, Steelhorn said:

 I would say your offer might be right on.  Are you trading at secondary values?  Secondary pricing wise, I would guestimate values from BSM at:
ORVW is $400 (+/- $25)
W12 1.75 $200 (+/- $ 20)
OWA 1.75 $125 (+/- $10)
OWA SP $90 (+$10 for NCF)  

Guy now wants 2 W12s and the store pick. Not sure I want to do that when I could easily get 450 for them

Your gut is telling you no. Listen man. 

 

A) it is going to be harder to find an ORVW than it is Weller product (on the margin) so if it is your grail, maybe

B) you’d literally be swapping over 5 times the juice for it - and that isn’t bad juice man. Hard to justify. 

[USCATX 1078]

8 hours ago, Dutchrudder said:

11 hours ago, Steelhorn said:

 I would say your offer might be right on.  Are you trading at secondary values?  Secondary pricing wise, I would guestimate values from BSM at:
ORVW is $400 (+/- $25)
W12 1.75 $200 (+/- $ 20)
OWA 1.75 $125 (+/- $10)
OWA SP $90 (+$10 for NCF)  

Guy now wants 2 W12s and the store pick. Not sure I want to do that when I could easily get 450 for them

ORVW is not that great.  It goes for more than GTS on secondary but you’d have to be a huge wheater fanboy to like it more.  Like anyone else I’d buy at retail but you need to try it before unloading that much for it.  If you’re in Austin it’s $15 at Oasthouse.  Or $16/2 oz at the golf club in my neighborhood.  

[Bozo_Casanova 26462]

Well what would you offer?  I have 3 handles of W12, 1 handle of Antique, and a 750 Antique Spec's store pick to trade. He wants nearly all of those for this one bottle that retails for about $90.  I'm thinking 1 W12 and the two Antiques is about fair, but maybe I'm underestimating the ORVW 10 year value. 

I’d do 2 W12 handles or a W12 and a Rock Hill or ETL.
ORVW is rare but gettable and your antique store pick and handles are just throw ins, but I wouldn’t do the store pick and the handle AND two W12s.

[ckhorn 208]

3 hours ago, Bozo_Casanova said:

I’d do 2 W12 handles or a W12 and a Rock Hill or ETL.
ORVW is rare but gettable and your antique store pick and handles are just throw ins, but I wouldn’t do the store pick and the handle AND two W12s.

I need a he’s right you know gif.

[Steelhorn 0]

1 hour ago, ckhorn said:

I need a he’s right you know gif.

Best I could find...more of a meme than a gif

[Whiskyteer 51]

On 1/22/2019 at 9:28 PM, billfromlaketravis said:

Correct. I'm guessing it hits Texas in March or April. There's always a lag. 

OF Rye has hit the Texas shelves.  Hurry.

[Smax 3800]

Is it not worth it?  Weird flavor?

I dont think it's worth it, W12 is a far better bourbon

[huge 3793]

2 hours ago, Whiskyteer said:

OF Rye has hit the Texas shelves.  Hurry.

How plentiful will it be?  1910 level?  

[davidg 4038]

Anybody else tried a SiB Russell's Reserve? My local LS has had a front display of these store picks for a while and haven't paid it much attention until last night.  Had two samples and really liked it although a little hotter than what I normally drink.  I bought a bottle primary as a gift for a friend but am thinking I need to get one for myself. 

 

[thrillhammer 683]

3 minutes ago, davidg said:

Anybody else tried a SiB Russell's Reserve? My local LS has had a front display of these store picks for a while and haven't paid it much attention until last night.  Had two samples and really liked it although a little hotter than what I normally drink.  I bought a bottle primary as a gift for a friend but am thinking I need to get one for myself. 

 

I would buy as many of those as you come across.  Excellent values.  I've tried two different store picks, one from Houston and one from Austin, and they were both outstanding.

[Whiskyteer 51]

12 minutes ago, huge said:

How plentiful will it be?  1910 level?  

I don’t have current numbers but seeing that the rye is not part of the whiskey row series, the affordability of it and it being the newest mash bill in 150yrs, I surmise that it will be a permanent fixture in the BF portfolio.  I look forward to tasting it against Rittenhouse, Sazerac and Turkey.

[Quagmire 2147]

Fucking idiot

[Carl Spackler 3483]

On 1/29/2019 at 3:11 PM, Dutchrudder said:

I got a guy who is willing to trade a 10 year ORVW for 2 1.75l W12s, a 1.75 Antique and a 750 Antique store pick. Seems kind of high price to me. What do you guys think?

Way too high, IMO, and I'm not nearly as big a fan of Weller as some on this board.     

[Rollo Tomassi 80]

22 hours ago, BourbonTahoe said:

Has anyone here had Wathens? Picked up a bottle at TW. Wondering what other people think about it?

Yeah.  It's just ok to me. It was recommended to me by my guy at Twin. It doesn't stand out to me as memorable. 

[Smax 3800]

I know this stuff was discussed several pages but cant find it now.

My question is, is it good?

[Neonmoon 38129]

MWND?

Yes it is good. Buy it

Edited January 31, 2019 by Neonmoon

[ckhorn 208]

2 hours ago, Rollo Tomassi said:

Yeah.  It's just ok to me. It was recommended to me by my guy at Twin. It doesn't stand out to me as memorable. 

Was it the Barrell Proof. The BP is very Oaky, but very Okie. 

Highly recommend.

[Lynchburg Horn 11]

6 hours ago, Whiskyteer said:

I don’t have current numbers but seeing that the rye is not part of the whiskey row series, the affordability of it and it being the newest mash bill in 150yrs, I surmise that it will be a permanent fixture in the BF portfolio.  I look forward to tasting it against Rittenhouse, Sazerac and Turkey.

It’s a permanent line extension.  Most likely some supply inconsistencies early due to initial demand, but not an in and out item. 1910 will be back in stock this summer

[ERhine 1894]

Found six bottles of 1910 at a store this afternoon.

[huge 3793]

I bought the last 1910 that Nasas sister had on Tuesday.

New store down the street had KO for $249. Don’t think I will be back in there.

[milkman 428]

Got a call for some Kentucky Owl Batch 2 Rye that just landed at a store. The asking price was stupid high. I can buy on the secondary market for $50 less. The liquor stores are starting to figure out the end game.

[Party_Taco 3729]

Finally found this bad boy tonight - Interested to see how it holds up, as I had a buddy hyping the shit out of it to the tune of “damn the reviews.”

 

 

Spot I landed at tonight also had magnums of ER, Elijah Craig 12 SB (For $250 eek) and a type of Booker’s I had never heard of... needless to say I’ll be back.

 

They also had a Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Oat Grain Kentucky Bourbon – which was a solid WTF and I couldn’t find much about online - Anyone else seen that bottle?

 

[billfromlaketravis 11481]

8 hours ago, Party_Taco said:

Finally found this bad boy tonight - Interested to see how it holds up, as I had a buddy hyping the shit out of it to the tune of “damn the reviews.”

 

 

Spot I landed at tonight also had magnums of ER, Elijah Craig 12 SB (For $250 eek) and a type of Booker’s I had never heard of... needless to say I’ll be back.

 

They also had a Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Oat Grain Kentucky Bourbon – which was a solid WTF and I couldn’t find much about online - Anyone else seen that bottle?

 

Spoiler alert, Big Level stinks. Donated the bottle to my wife. 

[billfromlaketravis 11481]

19 hours ago, Whiskyteer said:

OF Rye has hit the Texas shelves.  Hurry.

Thanks for participating in the Surly Bourbon Thread Pact. 

I’ll pick up two bottles today. 

[mbpcb 55]

Finally found this bad boy tonight - Interested to see how it holds up, as I had a buddy hyping the shit out of it to the tune of “damn the reviews.”
 

 
Spot I landed at tonight also had magnums of ER, Elijah Craig 12 SB (For $250 eek) and a type of Booker’s I had never heard of... needless to say I’ll be back.
 
They also had a Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Oat Grain Kentucky Bourbon – which was a solid WTF and I couldn’t find much about online - Anyone else seen that bottle?
 

Oat grain is overpriced. I have yet to find a WR MC worth the markup

[BigDHornfan 6548]

1 hour ago, mbpcb said:

 

Oat grain is overpriced. I have yet to find a WR MC worth the markup

 

Batch Proof was really good, but even then it wasn't quite worth the $$ they were asking.

[Bozo_Casanova 26462]

I know this stuff was discussed several pages but cant find it now.

My question is, is it good?

Yes. It’s super fucking delicious and you should buy it.

[billfromlaketravis 11481]

Spec’s Houston still doesn’t have Old Forester Rye. I would advise y’all to look elsewhere. 

ModernThrist gave it a 90 score and said it was comparable to Rittenhouse Bottled in Bond Rye. Very encouraging. 

Edited January 31, 2019 by billfromlaketravis

[huge 3793]

If it’s twice as costly what’s the point?

[billfromlaketravis 11481]

2 hours ago, huge said:

If it’s twice as costly what’s the point?

Correct. 

[billfromlaketravis 11481]

I'll probably crack open the Old Forester Rye next weekend. I'm drinking Booker's Kitchen Table this weekend. Pretty good, but not exactly special. Perfect for a Super Bowl you don't really care about. 

[BigDHornfan 6548]

Picked up the OF Rye last night at Goody Goody for $26. Looking forward to cracking it open tonight.  

Edited February 1, 2019 by BigDHornfan
ou sucks

[huge 3793]

48 minutes ago, BigDHornfan said:

Picked up the OF Rye last night at Goody Goody for $26. Looking forward to cracking it open tonight.  

Good to know.

[elguapo 4586]

On 1/31/2019 at 11:26 AM, billfromlaketravis said:

Spec’s Houston still doesn’t have Old Forester Rye. I would advise y’all to look elsewhere. 

ModernThrist gave it a 90 score and said it was comparable to Rittenhouse Bottled in Bond Rye. Very encouraging. 

Rittenhouse is the best bang for your buck whisky out there imho

[billfromlaketravis 11481]

5 hours ago, BigDHornfan said:

Picked up the OF Rye last night at Goody Goody for $26. Looking forward to cracking it open tonight.  

Good man. I think Goody Goody was the first store to get it. 

I think I speak for everyone when I say, I’m looking forward to your review. 

Edited February 1, 2019 by billfromlaketravis

[Llano Estacado 1257]

My boys at IronRoot won another world whiskey award (have no idea on the legitimacy of these various competitions and trade group deals).

Hubris is still pretty damn hot as you’d expect from a young corn whiskey, but looking forward to what they can do once they have some barrels with some good age on them. Come on 2027

[BourbonTahoe 2]

Been hunting down some ER10 and can’t find it anywhere for a reasonable price. Thought I’d try 34 Spirits for the first time and it was $100. Unreal. 

[billfromlaketravis 11481]

18 minutes ago, BourbonTahoe said:

Been hunting down some ER10 and can’t find it anywhere for a reasonable price. Thought I’d try 34 Spirits for the first time and it was $100. Unreal. 

It was briefly available last week in Houston at the store that shall remain unsaid. I’d say it usually sells out in 24-48 hours in inner loop Houston. 

If you’re in Austin, Twin usually has it. 

If you’re not in Texas, PM me and I’ll recommend some online retailers. 

[billfromlaketravis 11481]

First sip of Booker's Kitchen Table, damn that's good. 

[Llano Estacado 1257]

You know the Likarish bros? 

Yes sir. Good people.

[billfromlaketravis 11481]

Has anybody sampled the 2018 Little Book? Sky high hopes after a few pours of Booker's Kitchen Table 2018. 

-Cursing under my breath about missing out on Booker's 30-

Edited February 2, 2019 by billfromlaketravis

[Redneck Mutha 7956]

11 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Has anybody sampled the 2018 Little Book? Sky high hopes after a few pours of Booker's Kitchen Table 2018. 

-Cursing under my breath about missing out on Booker's 30-

I actually opened this thread this morning to ask about Little Book.  Store I frequent has had it sitting on the shelf for a few weeks, thought it was either a disappointment or nobody knew anything about it.  

[Party_Taco 3729]

I actually opened this thread this morning to ask about Little Book.  Store I frequent has had it sitting on the shelf for a few weeks, thought it was either a disappointment or nobody knew anything about it.  

Found a couple bottles of Chapter 1 this week and passed based on reviews. If this second batch comes out better I know where I’m going...

[USCATX 1078]

I love Little Book 02 and have a spare bottle because it will eventually be hard to find. At the $89 Specs price it’s kind of a no brained.  There’s some type of toasted marshmallow note in there that I just love, but the palate is pretty similar to OF1910 if you’re looking to save a few bucks.  

[ckhorn 208]

22 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Good man. I think Goody Goody was the first store to get it. 

I think I speak for everyone when I say, I’m looking forward to your review. 

Bill, panther creek liquor is holding a bottle of OF Rye for you. Call Michael at the woodlands location.

[billfromlaketravis 11481]

30 minutes ago, ckhorn said:

Bill, panther creek liquor is holding a bottle of OF Rye for you. Call Michael at the woodlands location.

Thanks. 

[BigDHornfan 6548]

I have both Little Books and think they are both really good.  Chapter 2 is a lot different than 1.  

Ch 2 is a blend of Kentucky Rye, Canadian Rye, and 40 yr old Canadian corn whiskey.   It is super sweet but very smooth for being over 100 proof.

Ch 1 is closer to what you'd expect a high rye bourbon to taste like.