Bourbon

[Eggo 3977]

On 9/29/2019 at 3:30 PM, Onboard 2.0 said:

Do you have to go to certain liquor stores in San Antonio to get a good selection of brands ?  Hit one last night in the Pearl district after the airport drive. Nothing but very average offerings other than Makers and Bulleit 10 year (which we got and are drinking currently).

There's a good hole in the wall shop near the Pearl that I got a bottle of EC Barrel Proof. They had a lot of Eagle Rare, McKenna 10, Hancock's, etc. You still in town? 

[Bozo_Casanova 26488]

Today picked up old forester 1910. Apparently it’s a double oaked bourbon like Woodford reserve double oaked but with more char. The store owner I bought it from said its allocated and he only got two bottles. I’ve only seen the 1920 before but not the 1910. Is it really that hard to find?

1910 is very delicious and very hard to get.

[drt 639]

I hit the Rabbit Hole and Old Forester tours today, and have Angel’s Envy and Evan Williams tomorrow. Whoever rec’d Rabbit Hole, thanks. It was much less touristy 

[Neonmoon 38129]

I never see it at Specs,  but of course I don’t go there unless I want some more Honey Cinnamon Texas Bourbon 

[billfromlaketravis 11515]

2 hours ago, drt said:

I hit the Rabbit Hole and Old Forester tours today, and have Angel’s Envy and Evan Williams tomorrow. Whoever rec’d Rabbit Hole, thanks. It was much less touristy 

Have fun. 

I might be going in March. 

Edited October 2, 2019 by billfromlaketravis

[USCATX 1078]

Picked up a couple of bottles of Hancock’s President’s Reserve this week.  Cracked one tonight and it’s not going to win any awards for being edgy or unique, but damn it nails the easy drinking notes and a little of my favorite stone fruit on the palate.  Call it Blanton’s for when Blanton’s seems to aggressive.  Also only $46 so there’s that.  

[billfromlaketravis 11515]

6 hours ago, USCATX said:

Picked up a couple of bottles of Hancock’s President’s Reserve this week.  Cracked one tonight and it’s not going to win any awards for being edgy or unique, but damn it nails the easy drinking notes and a little of my favorite stone fruit on the palate.  Call it Blanton’s for when Blanton’s seems to aggressive.  Also only $46 so there’s that.  

It doesn’t  have the Kentucky Hug elements of Blanton’s, but I think it’s a more complex bourbon. This is pretty tough to do at a lower proof. 

I never liked the “Blanton’s substitute”  moniker given to Hancock’s. This probably came from the Buffalo Trace mash bill crowd. In my opinion, the two bourbons are unique. As I’ve stated before, Hancock’s is a personal favorite of mine, and I prefer it to regular Blanton’s. 

Enjoy. 

Edited October 2, 2019 by billfromlaketravis

[Bozo_Casanova 26488]

Even at the store that shall remain nameless? We’ve got it by the truckload all over DFW

I don’t know, actually- I should run by there later this week.

[thrillhammer 684]

2 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

It doesn’t  have the Kentucky Hug elements of Blanton’s, but I think it’s a more complex bourbon. This is pretty tough to do at a lower proof. 

I never liked the “Blanton’s substitute”  moniker given to Hancock’s. This probably came from the Buffalo Trace mash bill crowd. In my opinion, the two bourbons are unique. As I’ve stated before, Hancock’s is a personal favorite of mine, and I prefer it to regular Blanton’s. 

Enjoy. 

if blantons were more available it might very well be the only bourbon i'd ever drink.  it's a fantastic bourbon.  i said a couple of posts up that i'd found a bottle of parker heritage.  it was hancocks reserve i have a bottle of.  havent cracked it open yet.  it seems way more rare than blantons to me.  I've found 5 bottles of blantons before i found a bottle of hancocks reserve.

[huge 3793]

I found 2 1910 at TW in Houston, bought both.

[Dogfishhead 100]

I found 2 1910 at TW in Houston, bought both.

Nice. Let us know what you think. Waiting to crack mine open for a special occasion


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[Bozo_Casanova 26488]

I found 2 1910 at TW in Houston, bought both.

Buy it every time you see it.

[The Maestro 758]

4 hours ago, Bozo_Casanova said:

I don’t know, actually- I should run by there later this week.

They had 2 bottles out, now only 1.  

[Bert Orange 1120]

Four letter store in Houston has made outbound calls on Weller Full Proof. It has landed. 

[Eggo 3977]

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Another decent day in the Alamo City. 

[Chewbacca 7780]

Found some RY10 today.  Haven't been able to track that down for quite some time.

[Eggo 3977]

Here's our chance to give that fucker alcohol poisoning:

 

[Neonmoon 38129]

Nothing like rolling into a store today and seeing ER, 1910, and OWA on the shelf. 

I’m going to miss these days in the future

[thrillhammer 684]

21 minutes ago, Neonmoon said:

Nothing like rolling into a store today and seeing ER, 1910, and OWA on the shelf. 

I’m going to miss these days in the future

I think you were where I was today.  picked up a bottle of eagle rare for $43.  i have an unopen bottle but haven't seen it in awhile so pulled the trigger.  she had of1910 but I've got that too and passed.  it's 1897 I need a bottle of next.

[BigDHornfan 6549]

I think you were where I was today.  picked up a bottle of eagle rare for $43.  i have an unopen bottle but haven't seen it in awhile so pulled the trigger.  she had of1910 but I've got that too and passed.  it's 1897 I need a bottle of next.

Have you tried the 1897?
It doesn’t hold a candle to the 10 or the 20.
Hell, I like the OF Statesman better than the 1897.

[BigDHornfan 6549]

I think you were where I was today.  picked up a bottle of eagle rare for $43.  i have an unopen bottle but haven't seen it in awhile so pulled the trigger.  she had of1910 but I've got that too and passed.  it's 1897 I need a bottle of next.

Have you tried the 1897?
It doesn’t hold a candle to the 10 or the 20.
Hell, I like the OF Statesman better than the 1897.

[Party_Taco 3741]

Well, gents... it seems I’ll be moving to Greece. The selection here is outstanding!





And, since you’ve been patient:


That Sazerac bottle is a ‘14 by the way...

[Redneck Mutha 8003]

Yellow Rose Outlaw right next to the Pappy, just like it should be.  /4letterstore

[Bozo_Casanova 26488]

Have you tried the 1897?
It doesn’t hold a candle to the 10 or the 20.
Hell, I like the OF Statesman better than the 1897.

You can say that again

[Neonmoon 38129]

49 minutes ago, Party_Taco said:

Well, gents... it seems I’ll be moving to Greece. The selection here is outstanding!





And, since you’ve been patient:


That Sazerac bottle is a ‘14 by the way...

You can buy the Pappy and BTAC for less on secondary. 

I am curious what they are charging for Blantons Gold and Michters 10

[Party_Taco 3741]

I picked up a bottle of BG for $140 USD, was the same price for the Direct from Barrel and the Special Reserve was $80

Can’t remember the 10 exactly, but think it was around $100

Totally agree on the prices for the big boys (main reason I didn’t leave with one) but I was simply surprised to see them on the shelf... been a while!

[After irth 1243]

1 hour ago, BigDHornfan said:

Have you tried the 1897?
It doesn’t hold a candle to the 10 or the 20.
Hell, I like the OF Statesman better than the 1897.

Subjective opinion is subjective. My personal fave of the 4 is always the 1870 Original Batch.

Wouldn’t kick any of them out of bed, though. 4 very distinct bottles. All still very easily acquired in my neighborhood. 

[conVINCEd 21469]

1 hour ago, Party_Taco said:

I picked up a bottle of BG for $140 USD, was the same price for the Direct from Barrel and the Special Reserve was $80

Can’t remember the 10 exactly, but think it was around $100

Totally agree on the prices for the big boys (main reason I didn’t leave with one) but I was simply surprised to see them on the shelf... been a while!

Going to non bourbon-loving countries can be a both a blessing and a curse.  I picked up a bottle of 15 yr Pappy in South Africa for less than American retail that had been sitting on the shelf for 4 years that included a thick layer of dust.  You could also buy Blanton’s Gold by the case if you wanted to.  However, if you walked into a random bar your choices generally consisted of Jack Daniels and Jack Daniels. 

[Neonmoon 38129]

I still have never tried Blantons Gold. I need to remedy that. Might have to bite the secondary bullet 

[Party_Taco 3741]

I’ll crack her open next week and post a review, but I’m hoping she lives up to her reputation.

[After irth 1243]

12 hours ago, Neonmoon said:

I still have never tried Blantons Gold. I need to remedy that. Might have to bite the secondary bullet 

Is Blanton’s Gold so much bette?  I had some in London last year and found it to be fine, but not appreciably different from what we buy in the States. 

Purely my opinion, of course, but I don’t get the mythical status. 

[conVINCEd 21469]

1 hour ago, After irth said:

Is Blanton’s Gold so much bette?  I had some in London last year and found it to be fine, but not appreciably different from what we buy in the States. 

Purely my opinion, of course, but I don’t get the mythical status. 

The mythical status is, IMO, strictly due to the fact that it’s not available at a retailer in the states.  It’s been a few years, but it is very good, as is regular Blanton’s, with a higher proof point, which I certainly approve of. If I could purchase it on a regular basis at the price it cost me in SA (around $60 IIRC) I wouldn’t drink anything else, but that isn’t happening.

[huge 3793]

Blantons Gold is great.  Is it SO MUCH BETTER?  No.  But if you can have both in your bar you do that.  Because variety is the spice of life.

[BigDHornfan 6549]

Got lucky on my way home this evening.

[Neonmoon 38129]

Niiiiiiiiiceeeeeeeeeee

[Dogfishhead 100]

Got lucky on my way home this evening.

Damnnn super jealous. Have yet to bite the bullet and cough up the $250-300 on the secondary for that yet


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[Jimbaround 975]

2 hours ago, BigDHornfan said:

Got lucky on my way home this evening.

I got mine on Saturday.  The last bottle I had was one of my favorites.  Just awesome.

[BigDHornfan 6549]

Finally cigar weather.

[Party_Taco 3741]

Finally cigar weather.

Whole lotta class on that patio...

Your choice of citronella candles is appreciable.

[Eggo 3977]

Where in the fuck is all the good bourbon in Texarkana? I think I know the answer, so moving on to my next question:

Will be in Dallas this weekend (Las Colinas). Where can I go to find y'all's good booze on the shelf?

Edited October 8, 2019 by Eggo

[BigDHornfan 6549]

2 hours ago, Eggo said:

Where in the fuck is all the good bourbon in Texarkana? I think I know the answer, so moving on to my next question:

Will be in Dallas this weekend (Las Colinas). Where can I go to find y'all's good booze on the shelf?

We ain't telling you shit Yankee!  Hands off our liker!

[Eggo 3977]

1 hour ago, BigDHornfan said:

We ain't telling you shit Yankee!  Hands off our liker!

I live in San Antonio, homes (I think that's what I'm supposed to say). Either way, looking for a good sports bar/restaurant with a good bourbon selection to watch the game on Saturday since I don't have tickets and my lady (no pics) won't let me spend $600.

[BigDHornfan 6549]

1 minute ago, Eggo said:

I live in San Antonio, homes (I think that's what I'm supposed to say). Either way, looking for a good sports bar/restaurant with a good bourbon selection to watch the game on Saturday since I don't have tickets and my lady (no pics) won't let me spend $600.

Union Bear at 121 and Dallas N Tollway has a great bourbon selection and pretty good food.  Can catch the game at the bar.
Whiskey Cake (couple of locations) has a great selection but not suitable for watching the game.


 

[Eggo 3977]

18 minutes ago, BigDHornfan said:

Union Bear at 121 and Dallas N Tollway has a great bourbon selection and pretty good food.  Can catch the game at the bar.
Whiskey Cake (couple of locations) has a great selection but not suitable for watching the game.


 

LOL you must really hate me to send me from Las Colinas out to Frisco. I've actually been out to Union Bear during a conference at the Omni. Good spot. 

[BigDHornfan 6549]

2 minutes ago, Eggo said:

LOL you must really hate me to send me from Las Colinas out to Frisco. I've actually been out to Union Bear during a conference at the Omni. Good spot. 

There is a whiskey cake right near Las Colinas, just not sure how many tv's they have in the bar.  Maybe check with Taverna Rossa in Southlake.
I'm just going by the places I know of with a better than normal bourbon selection. All the sports bars here suck on that end.

[cknight 184]

For any of you guys in the metroplex; Specs in Lewisville had McKenna 10 on the shelf

[Fondren & Main 6725]

6 hours ago, BigDHornfan said:

There is a whiskey cake right near Las Colinas, just not sure how many tv's they have in the bar.  Maybe check with Taverna Rossa in Southlake.
I'm just going by the places I know of with a better than normal bourbon selection. All the sports bars here suck on that end.

Champp’s used to have a great selection and will likely have all the TVs on the game.

[billfromlaketravis 11515]

26 minutes ago, Fondren & Main said:

Champp’s used to have a great selection and will likely have all the TVs on the game.

Champps is really solid for games. I’m surprised it’s still open as many locations have closed. 

Edited October 9, 2019 by billfromlaketravis

[RaylanGivens 29]

On 10/3/2019 at 4:03 PM, Bert Orange said:

Four letter store in Houston has made outbound calls on Weller Full Proof. It has landed. 

Doing some research this weekend. It landed at about 4-5 locations with most lf that being a allocated for bars and restaurants. So, not so much. 

Edited October 9, 2019 by RaylanGivens

[Girdwood 118]

Fuck Spec’s