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I’m exhausted, but she’s basically done... just a few touch ups and a second lamp... then I get to focus on balancing out the left side. Been very thankful to have this as a distraction during COVID,

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Just won the whisky exchange raffle for 20 yr pappy.

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Suggestions for a gift for my banker for getting our PPP loan approved today?  $100 is the limit (that's the most he's allowed to accept and probably about what I want to spend).  

 

I think I can find Stagg Jr. for that or maybe $10 less.  Weller is a fucking unicorn up here.  Have never seen Weller 12 or Antique in a store in Denver.  Thoughts on the best bottle for (realistically) $100?

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4 minutes ago, Chewbacca said:

Suggestions for a gift for my banker for getting our PPP loan approved today?  $100 is the limit (that's the most he's allowed to accept and probably about what I want to spend).  

 

I think I can find Stagg Jr. for that or maybe $10 less.  Weller is a fucking unicorn up here.  Have never seen Weller 12 or Antique in a store in Denver.  Thoughts on the best bottle for (realistically) $100?

Knob Creek 25th Anniversary is a superb bourbon for $120. Most of your smaller stores should have a bottle. 

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Suggestions for a gift for my banker for getting our PPP loan approved today?  $100 is the limit (that's the most he's allowed to accept and probably about what I want to spend).  
 
I think I can find Stagg Jr. for that or maybe $10 less.  Weller is a fucking unicorn up here.  Have never seen Weller 12 or Antique in a store in Denver.  Thoughts on the best bottle for (realistically) $100?

If Stagg Jr is that readily available I am planning a move. Good choice. Also, consider an OF barrel select or any of the Barrel Bourbons that fall under your limit. I’m also a big fan of Breckinridge’s Distiller’s proof, which should be easy to find in Colorado but isn’t well known.
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If Stagg Jr is that readily available I am planning a move. Good choice. Also, consider an OF barrel select or any of the Barrel Bourbons that fall under your limit. I’m also a big fan of Breckinridge’s Distiller’s proof, which should be easy to find in Colorado but isn’t well known.

I wouldn't call it readily available.  I'd say it can be found (sometimes) for $90-100.  Seeing how it retails for $60, I wouldn't call that great.  But it might be my favorite bottle under $100.  There is a liquor store near me that has George T Stagg for $900.  Needless to say, I'm never going to darken their door again.

 

I've never had a CO bourbon that I really liked, unfortunately.  And they're all priced like premium bourbons.

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1 hour ago, Chewbacca said:

Suggestions for a gift for my banker for getting our PPP loan approved today?  $100 is the limit (that's the most he's allowed to accept and probably about what I want to spend).  

 

I think I can find Stagg Jr. for that or maybe $10 less.  Weller is a fucking unicorn up here.  Have never seen Weller 12 or Antique in a store in Denver.  Thoughts on the best bottle for (realistically) $100?

If you can find it, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof will run you about $80. One of the best rated bourbons of 2019. If he’s a fan of high proof then he should like this one. 

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If you can find it, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof will run you about $80. One of the best rated bourbons of 2019. If he’s a fan of high proof then he should like this one. 
Agreed, although i think i like Stagg Jr a tiny bit better. But i would happily pick up either one i could find.
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He's allowed to accept up to $100, but if they ask, just show them the MSRP online. Pappy 15 is $120 MSRP :)

 

Speaking of Stagg Jr, I snagged a bottle for $90 in San Antonio yesterday. Haven't been drinking this week after giving myself a horrible hangover on Rittenhouse last Saturday, but I'm excited to pop this one. 

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12 hours ago, Party_Taco said:

Ok, this OFSB is outstanding.

Similar mouthfeel as the 1920 with a hint of caramel on the front. Honestly has a lot in common with the KAVALAN port finish, and for 1/4 the price of that bottle I am mighty pleased with this purchase.

I'm always pleased when I can find a cheap drunk.

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He's allowed to accept up to $100, but if they ask, just show them the MSRP online. Pappy 15 is $120 MSRP
 
Speaking of Stagg Jr, I snagged a bottle for $90 in San Antonio yesterday. Haven't been drinking this week after giving myself a horrible hangover on Rittenhouse last Saturday, but I'm excited to pop this one. 
I'm glad he helped us, but not $1500 glad.
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Kicked off my infinity bottle with a couple oz each of Eagle Rare and OF 1910. Using an old Blanton’s Gold bottle. I need to kill more bottles so I’ll have more to add.

I’ve started kicking around ideas for mine. Based on what I currently have, this is what I’m thinking of starting with:

4 oz Eagle Rare

2 oz OF 1920

2 oz Maker’s Mark Private Select

2 oz Elijah Craig Barrel Proof (C919)

2 oz Russell Reserve SiB

Some other stuff I have on hand that I haven’t decided to add includes:

McKenna 10, Buffalo Trace, Weller SR, OF Rye, Redemption Wheated, Early Times BiB, OGD 114 and Balcones Baby Blue.

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I’ve started kicking around ideas for mine. Based on what I currently have, this is what I’m thinking of starting with:
4 oz Eagle Rare
2 oz OF 1920
2 oz Maker’s Mark Private Select
2 oz Elijah Craig Barrel Proof (C919)
2 oz Russell Reserve SiB
Some other stuff I have on hand that I haven’t decided to add includes:
McKenna 10, Buffalo Trace, Weller SR, OF Rye, Redemption Wheated, Early Times BiB, OGD 114 and Balcones Baby Blue.


Good list.

I’m sticking with the last pour of whatever I finish. So that means it will be slow.
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Finished this guy off. Still working on my 1910. It was pretty good, but I think I prefer most Buffalo Trace products. There is a taste in the OF I just can’t quite describe that I notice. It’s not bad but noticeable and is not in the Buffalo Trace stuff which I prefer. What is the major difference between distilleries that makes then distinguishable by taste? Is it the yeast strain?

 

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I am an old guy and not smart enough to know how to upload a pic of my recent purchases from Total Wine.

Elmer T Lee Single Barrel Sour Mash

Blanton's 

Eagle Rare

Stagg -- 127.4 proof

A Midwinter Night's Dram

Weller 12

Col EH Taylor

Yes, it's really true.  Don't be a hater.

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I am an old guy and not smart enough to know how to upload a pic of my recent purchases from Total Wine.

Elmer T Lee Single Barrel Sour Mash

Blanton's 

Eagle Rare

Stagg -- 127.4 proof

A Midwinter Night's Dram

Weller 12

Col EH Taylor

Yes, it's really true.  Don't be a hater.

That is solid effort. I have not seen Blanton’s in a while. And while the ETL can be had in my area, it is way overpriced. 

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