Bourbon

[Chewbacca 7729]

53 minutes ago, huge said:

I hate finishing things I can’t replace.

I agree, the sad part is that I'm putting more and more bottles to the side because I can't find them anymore.  ECBP and Stagg Jr seem to be the latest 2 casualties around here.

[billfromlaketravis 11358]

5 minutes ago, Party_Taco said:

Today’s snags - Gotta support our local bartenders!

 

 

Passed on both of these but thinking of going back for the Shenk’s... thoughts?

 

 

 

 

Shenk’s is very mysterious. It’s a Michter’s product so none of us should be surprised. No age statement. Unknown mashbill. I bought a couple bottles at around $40 and enjoyed them. I’d say it’s better than Michter’s Sour Mash, but not in the same class of Michter’s 10. 
 

Michter’s is obviously playing with the mashbill and barrels because it’s not classified as a bourbon or rye. It’s a Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey. I’ve read about them using French oak in their barrels. 

Based on past vintages, I’d recommend it as something different and M10 adjacent. 

[thrillhammer 683]

ive been searching for that bardstown.  

[Neonmoon 38127]

6 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

There’s a fairly interesting Weller Single Barrel thread on r/bourbon. They’ve reached a consensus that it’s bait for taters trying to collect money the entire Weller line. 
 

I tend to agree. It’s basically Antique cut with more water. I’ve already been warned Antique will be unusually scarce this year because Buffalo Trace reallocated Antique barrels for the Weller SiB program.

I haven’t had it, but I’ve yet to taste a Weller product that sucks 

[Redneck Mutha 7935]

10 minutes ago, Neonmoon said:

I haven’t had it, but I’ve yet to taste any Buffalo Trace product that sucks 

fifm

[TxTower 650]

There’s a fairly interesting Weller Single Barrel thread on r/bourbon. They’ve reached a consensus that it’s bait for taters trying to collect money the entire Weller line. 
 
I tend to agree. It’s basically Antique cut with more water. I’ve already been warned Antique will be unusually scarce this year because Buffalo Trace reallocated Antique barrels for the Weller SiB program.

Tater bait or not - it does have a burnt orange label.

[billfromlaketravis 11358]

19 minutes ago, TxTower said:

Tater bait or not - it does have a burnt orange label.

I think then toned down the orange. The label they submitted to the Commonwealth of Kentucky was hunter orange. 

[billfromlaketravis 11358]

52 minutes ago, Neonmoon said:

I haven’t had it, but I’ve yet to taste a Weller product that sucks 

I agree. I’ll buy it. I won’t desperately search for it.

[BigDHornfan 6535]

This bottle is pretty damn good.
Very much worth the $50

[billfromlaketravis 11358]

13 minutes ago, BigDHornfan said:

This bottle is pretty damn good.
Very much worth the $50

How would you compare it to Four Roses Small Batch Select? I believe Four Roses is Bulleit's contract distiller. 

[Chewbacca 7729]

This bottle is pretty damn good.
Very much worth the $50

Better or worse than the 10 year bourbon?

[BigDHornfan 6535]

How would you compare it to Four Roses Small Batch Select? I believe Four Roses is Bulleit's contract distiller. 

Need to revisit the SBS, but I’d give this the edge right now.

[BigDHornfan 6535]

Better or worse than the 10 year bourbon?

Much better. I didn’t care for the 10 yr.

[billfromlaketravis 11358]

Wild Turkey Bottled in Bond 17 year will probably be next big spend on bourbon. If I can find it. $175 MSRP.

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

1 hour ago, BigDHornfan said:

Much better. I didn’t care for the 10 yr.

Damn, I like the 10 yr.  this must be candy.

[brown water 3761]

Somehow, even though I haven’t been a huge fan, I end up with a few bottles of Garrison Bros. Today I picked up a TW SB store pick clocking in at 142.4. Struggling with the age but assume it’s 7-8 years even though the pre-printed statement says 3. Believe you can technically be older as the age statement refers to the youngest whiskey in the bottles.  Anyway...   

 

[brown water 3761]

Just comparing the color to a couple other bottles. Hopefully the darker the berry the sweeter the juice. 

 

[billfromlaketravis 11358]

I assume the next Twin Liquors’ Dollar Day will be around Labor Day? I’m basing my research off of recent press clippings. 
 

[billfromlaketravis 11358]

Grab your pitchforks boys. Minnick is advocating Buffalo Trace double the MSRP on Weller Single Barrel to $100. He believes this would discourage retailers from marking it up and scare off flippers.

Yeah, that wouldn't happen. 

[Godzillatron 292]

Old Ezra 7 - WOW that’s sweet. All I can smell or taste is cotton candy.

[BigDHornfan 6535]

Digging this Woodinville Port.
Just wish it was barrel strength.

[billfromlaketravis 11358]

Jim Beam SiB  108 proof tastes like hot white label Jim Bean. Hard pass.

[Neonmoon 38127]

9 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Grab your pitchforks boys. Minnick is advocating Buffalo Trace double the MSRP on Weller Single Barrel to $100. He believes this would discourage retailers from marking it up and scare off flippers.

Yeah, that wouldn't happen. 

Fred Minnick is a parasite. 

[billfromlaketravis 11358]

4 hours ago, Neonmoon said:

Fred Minnick is a parasite. 

That about sums it up.

[billfromlaketravis 11358]

Poor Man’s Pappy/Weller Centennial this weekend. 

[billfromlaketravis 11358]

6 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Poor Man’s Pappy/Weller Centennial this weekend. 

Yep. Resting for a year helps. @ me. 

[smokeeater 10]

Anyone tried the recent Michters 10 release?

i’ve got one available for 126+, but the last couple of bottles were just ok, compared to 2-3ish years ago.

and, FFMinnick

 

[Neonmoon 38127]

17 minutes ago, smokeeater said:

Anyone tried the recent Michters 10 release?

i’ve got one available for 126+, but the last couple of bottles were just ok, compared to 2-3ish years ago.

and, FFMinnick

 

I will buy that from you

[Buzzrock 14870]

I haven’t had it, but I’ve yet to taste a Weller product that sucks 

Dunno about sucks but CYPB was unremarkable

[BigDHornfan 6535]

Good pickups today from Goody Goody!


And got my new humidor back from getting engraved.

[crainiac 37]

Anyone tried the recent Michters 10 release?
i’ve got one available for 126+, but the last couple of bottles were just ok, compared to 2-3ish years ago.
and, FFMinnick
 

Yeah, the toasted barrel I hit maybe 3-4 years ago was finominal. Got one this year that’s fine but nothing special. That said, I cracked open a michters 10 a few weeks ago and am enjoying the hell out of it. If you open it and don’t like it, I’d take the rest.


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[billfromlaketravis 11358]

Michter’s 10 is my Texas bowl game bourbon. I’d love to crack one open during the playoffs. God willing, I will someday.

[Eggo 3974]

4 hours ago, BigDHornfan said:

Good pickups today from Goody Goody!


And got my new humidor back from getting engraved.

They spelled Big D wrong. 

[huge 3788]

What the hell is going on with that Balcones?

Looks like a lot

[Chewbacca 7729]

What the hell is going on with that Balcones?

Looks like a lot

I got some as a gift. Not a fan. In fact, i have yet to try a Balcones product that i like.

[BigDHornfan 6535]

What the hell is going on with that Balcones?

Looks like a lot

It’s a club barrel pick from my local DFW whiskey group. Cask strength single barrel rumble finished in a tequila barrel.

[Godzillatron 292]

Was able to grab a TL Blanton’s pick. Notwithstanding it’s a 375, it’s the first Blanton’s I’ve ever found in the wild.

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

15 minutes ago, BigDHornfan said:

It’s a club barrel pick from my local DFW whiskey group. Cask strength single barrel rumble finished in a tequila barrel.

Finished in a tequila barrel ?  That does not sound tasty at all.

[Neonmoon 38127]

Finally got a Russels Reserve SB store pick. Can’t wait to try it tonight 

[BigDHornfan 6535]

Finished in a tequila barrel ?  That does not sound tasty at all.

I was skeptical as well. But the guys that picked it have hit some real big home runs with picks lately so I trust their judgment.
I’ll report back when I crack it.

[ISUCyclones 216]

Finally got a Russels Reserve SB store pick. Can’t wait to try it tonight 

I've got a bunch and I really like them, tasty drinker that isn't impossible to find.

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

5 minutes ago, BigDHornfan said:

I was skeptical as well. But the guys that picked it have hit some real big home runs with picks lately so I trust their judgment.
I’ll report back when I crack it.

Thanks, that just seems like a very at odds flavor.  

[Neonmoon 38127]

29 minutes ago, ISUCyclones said:

1 hour ago, Neonmoon said:

Finally got a Russels Reserve SB store pick. Can’t wait to try it tonight 

I've got a bunch and I really like them, tasty drinker that isn't impossible to find.

Working on it now. It is very tasty. Very balanced 

[BigDHornfan 6535]

Finished in a tequila barrel ?  That does not sound tasty at all.

This is a strange but pretty damn tasty whiskey.
Definitely get the fig and honey on the nose along with some mint. Big time sweetness on the palate up front which tails into a bit of cinnamon.

Don’t get the tequila until the tail end of the finish.
Very unique release. It may turn off some of the people who aren’t real big Balcones fans but
Overall I dig it, may end up getting a 2nd bottle.

[conVINCEd 21468]

8 hours ago, BigDHornfan said:

Good pickups today from Goody Goody!


And got my new humidor back from getting engraved.

I thought I probably knew you, but the initials say otherwise.

[Yev Kassem 1026]

Finally got into my Larceny Barrel Proof A120 tonight. It’s the tits. 

[ISUCyclones 216]

This wasn't terrible

[T’Boo Ted Marshall 2724]

From my days at the UT club around ‘01.
Need to crack this open

[BigDHornfan 6535]

I’m sad.

[billfromlaketravis 11358]

14 minutes ago, BigDHornfan said:

I’m sad.

I assume you’d recommend Woodford Batch Proof at MSRP?