Bourbon

[billfromlaketravis 11,448]

The one and only time I've taken Total WIne's advice and not regretted it, Jefferson's Reserve. 

That's it. All their other suggestions have been hot garbage. I know they have to push certain stuff, it's part of their job. To their credit, Total usually offers samples of their "featured" bottle. An off the beaten path Total can be a gold mine of really good drinkers. 

If you trust a Spec's recommendation, please punch yourself in the face. "Yeah it has some peach extract in it, but it's really good". 

[RaylanGivens 29]

Just know, that if you get screwed by TW and after a couple of pours you hate their suggested pick, you can take it back, with your receipt, for a full refund. I've had to use it one time, and one time only. Now I only accept suggestions from surly types and such. 😎

Edited May 11, 2019 by RaylanGivens

[mbpcb 55]

Sorry I remember seeing KO Confiscated discussion somewhere here... ran across it in the “case” for $119. Worth it?

[RaylanGivens 29]

3 hours ago, mbpcb said:

Sorry I remember seeing KO Confiscated discussion somewhere here... ran across it in the “case” for $119. Worth it?

Can't say personally, but some online reviews like it, but not so much for value. At $119+,   there are other options I'd explore. 

https://www.breakingbourbon.com/review/kentucky-owl-confiscated

 

[Neonmoon 38,129]

Depends on how you spend money. If spending 125 on bourbon isn’t a problem. Go for it. Yes, you are being ripped off. It’s probably overpriced by $80. But is it a bad bourbon? No, it probably taste fine. They are blending bourbons that range from 6-12 years. So if you’re flush with cash and like trying new things, fuck it, try it. 

But if you care about value, or don’t spend that much money, or one of the men with principles. Just buy a 4 Roses Single barrel. It’s $39.99, aged 10 years, 100 proof and delicious. 

I don’t have any principles, or care about value. But I’m incredibly lazy. So if I see it on the shelf and I’m feeling bored with my usual lineup, I might buy it, whatever. I won’t seek it out or ask for it or give a shit if I never have it. 

 

[Quagmire 2,147]

You let Total Wine specs you. Well done. 

Hey I like it, so no regrats.

[HenryJames 66,038]

 

[Neonmoon 38,129]

Is that because they’re the only distillery technically within city limits?

 

[VivaNaranja 466]

18 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

The one and only time I've taken Total WIne's advice and not regretted it, Jefferson's Reserve. 

That's it. All their other suggestions have been hot garbage. I know they have to push certain stuff, it's part of their job. To their credit, Total usually offers samples of their "featured" bottle. An off the beaten path Total can be a gold mine of really good drinkers. 

If you trust a Spec's recommendation, please punch yourself in the face. "Yeah it has some peach extract in it, but it's really good". 

Johnny Drum is not a TW store pick. The bourbon guy had no incentive to push that other than he likes it / thought Quagmire would like it.

 

And he was right

[Smax 3,800]

Finally found 4R sb select out here grabbed a bottle, the place also had this for $99 anyone know anything about it?

[mbpcb 55]

I’ve got a bottle. $100 is too much. Really incredible rye though

 

Also bought a bottle for my FiL. His new favorite rye. He’s a brown water novice so I had to explain that’s not something he will find at every liquor store without sounding like a tool when he mixed it with diet coke for my MiL

 

 

[billfromlaketravis 11,448]

8 hours ago, HenryJames said:

 

Hey long did age bourbon in Austin prior to Prohibition? How long have they traditionally aged bourbon in Texas? I don't think I've ever seen a Texas bourbon older than 2 years. 

There's a throw away line in The Hustler (1961) about Murray Hamilton. He's very well to do and fancy; he drinks 8 year old bourbons. In another scene, George C. Scott orders Paul Newman a pour of JTS Brown to celebrate a special occasion, their new partnership. Bottled in bond JTS Brown currently goes for $10. I believe it's only available in Kentucky. While I'm sure it's a fine daily drinker at that price point, it doesn't seem like a nice bourbon in the context of the film. 

When Kentuckians b**** about the death of Heaven Hill 6, I'm surprised the Heaven Hill people don't bring up JTS Brown BiB. They're still subsidizing the locals to a certain degree. 

 

[billfromlaketravis 11,448]

34 minutes ago, Smax said:

Finally found 4R sb select out here grabbed a bottle, the place also had this for $99 anyone know anything about it?

Uh, go back and buy it. 

[billfromlaketravis 11,448]

It's between Weller Antique and Old Ezra 7 Year Barrel Strength for the best 7 year bourbon. I sill like Antique better, but I wouldn't argue with the Old Ezra side.

Old Ezra is a godsend in a sea of taters. 

 

[Trey3216 15,345]

On 5/2/2019 at 5:25 PM, Neonmoon said:

She looks like she’s had a hard pass or 3, at the same time 

[The Maestro 750]

Anybody tried the Widow Jane 12 year?   The guy at my local was pushing it hard this weekend.  ‘Better than Pappy’ he said.   For $99 , I passed. 

Edited May 13, 2019 by The Maestro

[Neonmoon 38,129]

9 minutes ago, The Maestro said:

Anybody tried the Widow Jane 12 year?   The guy at my local was pushing it hard this weekend.  ‘Better than Pappy’ he said.   For $99 , I passed. 

Widow Jane 12 year is sourced from MGP. So it's probably pretty good. It's not better than Pappy though. 

[GreenspointTexas 9,598]

On 5/11/2019 at 8:40 PM, billfromlaketravis said:

Hey long did age bourbon in Austin prior to Prohibition? How long have they traditionally aged bourbon in Texas? I don't think I've ever seen a Texas bourbon older than 2 years. 

There's a throw away line in The Hustler (1961) about Murray Hamilton. He's very well to do and fancy; he drinks 8 year old bourbons. In another scene, George C. Scott orders Paul Newman a pour of JTS Brown to celebrate a special occasion, their new partnership. Bottled in bond JTS Brown currently goes for $10. I believe it's only available in Kentucky. While I'm sure it's a fine daily drinker at that price point, it doesn't seem like a nice bourbon in the context of the film. 

When Kentuckians b**** about the death of Heaven Hill 6, I'm surprised the Heaven Hill people don't bring up JTS Brown BiB. They're still subsidizing the locals to a certain degree. 

 

Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon is 8 years old at this point. Their Balmorrhea is 4 years old. Their yearly release is almost 3 year old bourbon at this point as well iirc

[TheAuditor 1,035]

PSA - D terminal in DFW;  New(?) Duty Free store called Whisky Flight.  About 10 bottles of Blanton's on the shelf -  The catch is you must have an international (direct) boarding pass to buy....60 bucks - ER for 40.  

[RaylanGivens 29]

On 5/12/2019 at 12:23 AM, billfromlaketravis said:

It's between Weller Antique and Old Ezra 7 Year Barrel Strength for the best 7 year bourbon. I sill like Antique better, but I wouldn't argue with the Old Ezra side.

Old Ezra is a godsend in a sea of taters. 

 

Found a bottle tonight, if its 90% as good as OWA, I'll be searching out a backup. 

 

[huge 3,793]

I feel second rate after that post

[huge 3,793]

4 minutes ago, thestud said:

Full disclosure the 4G was opened. It was below secondary but above retail.

Whatever, I heard yesterday 4G is now going for ludicrous prices for SOME REASON.

Like $1000+

Can anyone confirm?

[mbpcb 55]

Downtown Atlanta... drinking a Manhattan at a steakhouse bar and a 2 oz pour of GTS for $20 is taunting me before dinner reservation. Decisions decisions....

[mbpcb 55]

Whatever, I heard yesterday 4G is now going for ludicrous prices for SOME REASON.
Like $1000+
Can anyone confirm?

Going for 700 on 2ndary now. Don’t understand the price jump

[TXs 226]

25 minutes ago, mbpcb said:

Downtown Atlanta... drinking a Manhattan at a steakhouse bar and a 2 oz pour of GTS for $20 is taunting me before dinner reservation. Decisions decisions....

I was in Port A recently, and had a 2 oz pour of Blantons....$30 dollars. Blood pressure went up slightly when I saw the bill. 

[Burt Macklin 19,020]

2 hours ago, thestud said:

In the words of the philosopher Ice Cube: Today was a good day, I didn’t even have to use my AK

Holy shit! That’s a damn good haul. Did you get all of it on the secondary market?

2 hours ago, huge said:

I feel second rate after that post

Lulz I feel ya, but that’s a good haul too.

41 minutes ago, mbpcb said:

Downtown Atlanta... drinking a Manhattan at a steakhouse bar and a 2 oz pour of GTS for $20 is taunting me before dinner reservation. Decisions decisions....

[RaylanGivens 29]

Specs girl tried to get me to bite on Early Times BIB, wasn't sure, so I passed to gather more info. $23 for Liter ? Anyone tried it? Think it's a limited release. 

Edited May 15, 2019 by RaylanGivens

[mbpcb 55]

Surly down...

[billfromlaketravis 11,448]

6 hours ago, RaylanGivens said:

Specs girl tried to get me to bite on Early Times BIB, wasn't sure, so I passed to gather more info. $23 for Liter ? Anyone tried it? Think it's a limited release. 

The Whiskey Jug guy gave it a B+, 87. He has a really good palate in my opinion and isn’t overly generous with his scoring. I’d pick it up for that price. 

http://thewhiskeyjug.com/bourbon-whiskey/early-times-bottled-bond-review/

Edited May 15, 2019 by billfromlaketravis

[huge 3,793]

9 hours ago, RaylanGivens said:

Specs girl tried to get me to bite on Early Times BIB, wasn't sure, so I passed to gather more info. $23 for Liter ? Anyone tried it? Think it's a limited release. 

At least it wasn't some Texas swill.  That's a step forward in my estimation at Specs.

[ckhorn 208]

14 hours ago, mbpcb said:

 

Going for 700 on 2ndary now. Don’t understand the price jump

 

They are not making it anymore. Last year of the four grain. The one replacing this is the Amaranth Grain of the Gods. It most likely will not be cheaper. Sounds like an expensive bourbon to me.

[huge 3,793]

41 minutes ago, thestud said:

 

I have a connection at my TW that takes care of me and really knows bourbon. He was in the back doing something one day and some other slappy came by while I was waiting on him and tries to sell me on the Whitmeyer’s Peach whiskey being the best he’s had in years and definitely the best Texas made whiskey.

 

[Steelhorn 0]

10 hours ago, RaylanGivens said:

Specs girl tried to get me to bite on Early Times BIB, wasn't sure, so I passed to gather more info. $23 for Liter ? Anyone tried it? Think it's a limited release. 

I love this stuff and especially at that price point.  It just came to TX after being a somewhat limited release previously - maybe it still is?  All of the Spec's in Fort Worth are sold out already.      

[huge 3,793]

8RF

[HookEm 2,463]

Which is worse: flavored whisky or flavored coffee? Both make me a little ragey.

[GreenspointTexas 9,598]

Ive never once asked for recs from in-store peers for beer, liquor, cider, or mead

 

Not sure how people dont do their research beforehand and instead rely on “opinions” of uneducated workers that are trying to only push shit product 95% of the time.

 

just use google, jfc. If you get screwed on a rec, thats on you

Edited May 15, 2019 by GreenspointTexas

[huge 3,793]

Ok I am ready to report.

That Troubador is big time for a 6 year and about as good as you can find at that price point if you are into Proofers. Rolls like a better ECBP or the like. More complex anyway.

Highly recommend.

2oz $20

[TXs 226]

On that topic, why is Total Wine always pushing Bib and Tucker? I had 2 separate employees tell me that is their no.1 seller, which I find hard to believe. 

[Chewbacca 7,768]

Managed to find a 1920 today for $57.99.  Should have bought both of them, don't know why I didn't.  But I'm happy to have one of them.  Thought they were sold out until later this year?

[Coyote 269]

So I should go pick all of these up tomorrow?

[Chewbacca 7,768]

15 minutes ago, Coyote said:

So I should go pick all of these up tomorrow?

Maybe, I dunno.  I haven't seen it around here in months.  Maybe it's back?  And I only see 2 of them there.

[ISUCyclones 216]

7 minutes ago, Chewbacca said:

Maybe, I dunno.  I haven't seen it around here in months.  Maybe it's back?  And I only see 2 of them there.

You are probably thinking of 1910. 1920 is on every shelf everywhere in ky at least. 

[Chewbacca 7,768]

Just now, ISUCyclones said:

You are probably thinking of 1910. 1920 is on every shelf everywhere in ky at least. 

Nope.  1910 has been around here since it was released.  I'm guessing you see a lot better shit on the shelves in KY than I do in CO.

[billfromlaketravis 11,448]

3 hours ago, huge said:

8RF
 

In. 

Edited May 15, 2019 by billfromlaketravis

[Chewbacca 7,768]

3 minutes ago, thestud said:

Whereabouts in CO are you? I come up a half dozen times a year and have a few spots in the Denver and Pueblo area that have come through for me pretty regularly

I'm near Parker. 

[huge 3,793]

Also just cracked the Ezra 7. For $30 it’s 1910 hoardable.

Happy hunting you jackals

[RaylanGivens 29]

54 minutes ago, huge said:

Also just cracked the Ezra 7. For $30 it’s 1910 hoardable.

Happy hunting you jackals

Definitely worth grabbing a second bottle...

[ISUCyclones 216]

2 hours ago, Chewbacca said:

Nope.  1910 has been around here since it was released.  I'm guessing you see a lot better shit on the shelves in KY than I do in CO.

Well I'll be damned, complete opposite of here. 

Yes to the amount of good bourbon on the shelf at all times here though. 

[Buzzrock 14,903]

Downtown Atlanta... drinking a Manhattan at a steakhouse bar and a 2 oz pour of GTS for $20 is taunting me before dinner reservation. Decisions decisions....

Which steak house?

[huge 3,793]

This was michters toasted (18)

Fitz 11 (20)

Makers cask strength blackout (16)

The blackout was the winner

8RF is still a great place to get interesting 2 oz pours