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I keep a bottle of Buffalo Trace and rotate Bulleit, Rebel Yell and Hogs3 for regular drinking. Eagle, Willet, Knob Creek and 1792 are my specials.

I've found my sticking point is $50. Anything over that and I start thinking too much instead of enjoying the drink.
Good for you, there’s plenty great (not good) below $50.
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45 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Weller Antique 107 is the absolute best under $30. 

 

46 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Weller Antique 107 is the absolute best under $30. 

It absolutely is.   I even enjoy Old Grandad 114 which is still half solid for the $$.  

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1 minute ago, Neonmoon said:

The bar at my hotel has Pappy Lot B, OFBB 2016, Parker Heritage, and Sazerac BTAC. 

Which should I choose? 

I'd say the Parker's is probably the worst of the lot, but  would try them all if it's within your means.

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27 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

I'd say the Parker's is probably the worst of the lot, but  would try them all if it's within your means.

BFLT, it truly depends on which years you’re referring.  Neon,  I would scratch Parker’s 8yr Malt, but the other Parker’s releases are solid and I wouldn’t discount them.  Without knowing the years, I’d sip Sazerac since it’s the only rye and then Parker’s, Lot B & OFBB16 in that order.

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6 minutes ago, Whiskyteer said:

BFLT, it truly depends on which years you’re referring.  Neon,  I would scratch Parker’s 8yr Malt, but the other Parker’s releases are solid and I wouldn’t discount them.  Without knowing the years, I’d sip Sazerac since it’s the only rye and then Parker’s, Lot B & OFBB16 in that order.

I completely agree. Parker's is really good, just not as good as the other three options in my opinion. 

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2 hours ago, Carl Spackler said:

Turn yourself in to the local police station, because that's a steal.

Fun quandary to ponder:

store has EHT Single Barrel, Blanton’s and EC barrel Proof all for $59 each. What do you choose? I went ECBP based solely on how much I like it. 

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5 hours ago, Neonmoon said:

The bar at my hotel has Pappy Lot B, OFBB 2016, Parker Heritage, and Sazerac BTAC. 

Which should I choose? 

You wont make a bad selection. Parker Heritage is terrific. Is the Sazerac the 18yr, then you should start there.

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Barrel guys, a couple questions: 

1) Is it best to age the cheap, lower proof stuff? Larceny and regular Elijah Craig seem about right. 

2) How long should I age it? A month seems like the consensus. 

3) How do blends, like Poor Man’s Pappy fare in the barrel? Seems like they don’t turn out well from the reviews. 

 

 

 

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On 7/21/2018 at 4:36 PM, Bozo_Casanova said:


Ranking those according to my opinion:
1) Sazerac 18
2) OFBB
3) Lot B
4) Parker Heritage

I went with the OFBB2016. It was very good. $30

The Parkers Heritage was Promise of Hope. It’s $28

They have all the Blood Packs. One of them, don’t remember was $40

Strange. Wild Turkey Diamond was $40

4 Grain was $20

Might get that 4 grain now 

 

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I would go back and drink more if it’s the Promise of Hope bottle. Holy mother of god that was a great release. Probably the first great harder to find bottle I ever purchased.


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It was really fucking good. I’m definitely going to try and sneak away from the family again
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So I lost track of this thread since the move from the place in my avatar.  Just uncorked a bottle of Angel's Envy tonight.  First time sipping it at home.  Only other time I was at a bar and had a few shots after I had other drinks so I was not paying as close of attention.

 

I really like this stuff.  Might be my new favorite on the sweeter side.  Has a fruity flavor like there is some fruit wood in the barrel.  Was thinking it reminded me of a Scotch I like so I looked it up and yeah, the port barrel finish must remind me of something I've had before.  I'll have to try at my Father's house this week.  He has a lot of Scotch, he picked up that habit when we lived in Scotland.

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On 7/22/2018 at 3:37 PM, billfromlaketravis said:

Barrel guys, a couple questions: 

1) Is it best to age the cheap, lower proof stuff? Larceny and regular Elijah Craig seem about right. 

2) How long should I age it? A month seems like the consensus. 

3) How do blends, like Poor Man’s Pappy fare in the barrel? Seems like they don’t turn out well from the reviews. 

 

 

 

For mini barrels, I like aging cocktails like a manhattan or boulivardier.  For the manhattan, I just age rye and vermouth and add the bitters when serving.  

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46 minutes ago, huge said:

Any Tulsa area recommendations for stores to check for good bottles?

I had awesome luck at 

Deep Discount Liquor

 6525 E 51st St, Tulsa, OK 74145

Picked up several bottles of OWA when I was there in June.  And I hit almost every other Mom and Pop store I passed and ended up with a couple Blanton's.  

Paid $22 for the 750ml OWA and $28 for the 1.75L.   Blanton's ran about $60.

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49 minutes ago, Yankee said:

For mini barrels, I like aging cocktails like a manhattan or boulivardier.  For the manhattan, I just age rye and vermouth and add the bitters when serving.  

I’m concerned about overpowering oak tasting notes, any suggestions? 

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That was 18 months ago.

Also at $115 I figure I won’t open it until I taste elsewhere and then I can use as trade bait.

Batch 1 was damn good even at $130.

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This week has seen W107, Blanton’s, KOR, RY10, Stagg Jr. and RHF hit a lot of stores in the DFW area. And of course I’ve been at work for the last three days

Which stores?
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2 hours ago, thestud said:

This week has seen W107, Blanton’s, KOR, RY10, Stagg Jr. and RHF hit a lot of stores in the DFW area. And of course I’ve been at work for the last three days emoji35.png

Where was the RHF at?   ugh.

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Anyone seeing Weller CYPB yet? The northeast is getting it this week. I’ve been watching closely on 2ndary bc no one knows how to price it. Some brave soul put a bottle up for auction on BSM and sold for $375 tonight. Unfuckingreal for a gimmick 8-year bourbon bc of the weller brand association.

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