Bourbon

[SurlyGator 865]

13 hours ago, KeysPhoneWallet said:

Stupid low or high? I think it’s worth every bit of $24.

It would be low in TN.  Usually $28-$29 around here.

[billfromlaketravis 11,517]

@Party_Taco 

 

 

Edited April 22, 2022 by billfromlaketravis

[Neonmoon 38,129]

Opened my last 10 year Rebel Yell. From 2016

So good. 

 

[USCATX 1,078]

20 hours ago, Neonmoon said:

Opened my last 10 year Rebel Yell. From 2016

So good. 

 

Old Fitz Jr is always a solid choice. 

[Party_Taco 3,742]

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Well, we’re officially moving back to Texas this year so if you save me some I’ll bring some of their goodies that didn’t hit distro!

[Txslnghrns 1,354]

Never bought this because “it’s just Wild Turkey.” But it’s readily available and I think it’s a pretty good bargain for the price point. Can see this being a daily drinker.

[Herbie Hancock 7,367]

Rare Breed and Kentucky Spirit are not your grandfather’s wild turkey. Very tasty stuff

[Txslnghrns 1,354]

[Party_Taco 3,742]

Rare Breed and Kentucky Spirit are not your grandfather’s wild turkey. Very tasty stuff

I will fight a man over some Rare Breed Rye… it’s nearly in a class of its own at that price point.

[Mo Horn 8,849]

Is this legit, or a scam that will take your credit card and either charge it to the limit, or send you a bottle of brown water and then disappear? It goes to some distributor in Hong Kong. Is the fbi going to come visit me if I buy it. Seems like a too good to be true scenario. 

https://www.disscor.com/products/w-l-weller-bourbon-12-year-750ml

 

Edited April 25, 2022 by Mo Horn

[Hornlover 8,830]

26 minutes ago, Mo Horn said:

Is this legit, or a scam that will take your credit card and either charge it to the limit, or send you a bottle of brown water and then disappear? It goes to some distributor in Hong Kong. Is the fbi going to come visit me if I buy it. Seems like a too good to be true scenario. 

https://www.disscor.com/products/w-l-weller-bourbon-12-year-750ml

 

Most likely they fill up a bottle with Kentucky Deluxe, and hope you're a potato that's too dumb to tell the difference.

[Herbie Hancock 7,367]

It’s 2022. If you have to ask if it’s  a scam, it’s a scam. The only legit places on the internet to find rare bottles are overseas and they’re 2-3x higher than secondary. So once again, it’s a trap. Always. 

[Mo Horn 8,849]

32 minutes ago, Hornlover said:

Most likely they fill up a bottle with Kentucky Deluxe, and hope you're a potato that's too dumb to tell the difference.

 

14 minutes ago, Herbie Hancock said:

It’s 2022. If you have to ask if it’s  a scam, it’s a scam. The only legit places on the internet to find rare bottles are overseas and they’re 2-3x higher than secondary. So once again, it’s a trap. Always. 

That's what I figured. I'd just never seen this site before. 

[Herbie Hancock 7,367]

There a couple back in the day that were legit and badass, but that ship sailed with all the taters on board. Now I just wish it would sink.

 

CSB, 4-5 years ago BigD and myself could regularly get Blanton’s Gold for $120 shipped and SFTB for $135-140 if memory serves me right. That same website would occasionally have BTAC for $250-$400 depending on the expression. Hindsight and all, fucking hell

[USCATX 1,078]

7 hours ago, Herbie Hancock said:

There a couple back in the day that were legit and badass, but that ship sailed with all the taters on board. Now I just wish it would sink.

 

CSB, 4-5 years ago BigD and myself could regularly get Blanton’s Gold for $120 shipped and SFTB for $135-140 if memory serves me right. That same website would occasionally have BTAC for $250-$400 depending on the expression. Hindsight and all, fucking hell

I remember those days fondly. Now it’s all auctions higher than secondary and stupid nonsense.  

[KeysPhoneWallet 807]

Russels single barrel store pick coming soon to Austin area.

Really been loving wt101 and rarebreed.

Falling out of favor: OF100, jd sib rye, OGD114.

[Carl Spackler 3,486]

19 minutes ago, KeysPhoneWallet said:

Russels single barrel store pick coming soon to Austin area.

Really been loving wt101 and rarebreed.

Falling out of favor: OF100, jd sib rye, OGD114.

Kentucky Spirit will likely be right up your alley if you enjoy 101 and Rare Breed.  

 

[billfromlaketravis 11,517]

52 minutes ago, KeysPhoneWallet said:

Russels single barrel store pick coming soon to Austin area.

Really been loving wt101 and rarebreed.

Falling out of favor: OF100, jd sib rye, OGD114.

OF100 gives me really shitty headaches the next day. It’s delicious, but not worth it in my case.

I wouldn’t give up JD SiB Rye just yet, but I would stay away from any bottle that’s not a store pick. 

[BigDHornfan 6,549]

There a couple back in the day that were legit and badass, but that ship sailed with all the taters on board. Now I just wish it would sink.
 
CSB, 4-5 years ago BigD and myself could regularly get Blanton’s Gold for $120 shipped and SFTB for $135-140 if memory serves me right. That same website would occasionally have BTAC for $250-$400 depending on the expression. Hindsight and all, fucking hell

Sigh.

[Herbie Hancock 7,367]

Sigh.

Back when whiskey was easy and so were the women. Double sigh.

[Eggo 3,977]

On 4/25/2022 at 8:43 PM, Herbie Hancock said:

Back when whiskey was easy and so were the women. Double sigh.

[billfromlaketravis 11,517]

What’s the thread’s consensus on Blue Run High Rye Bourbon Batch 2?

[Party_Taco 3,742]

I have zero complaints on my BR purchases but have yet to try Batch 2

[RichUT 1,832]

What’s the thread’s consensus on Blue Run High Rye Bourbon Batch 2?

Smells almost exactly like a Werther’s original. Huge caramel profile, with some spice on the back end from the Rye content. It’s tasty, but not terribly complex. It’s probably $40-$50 bourbon that’s being sold for more because they have a sexy bottle.

[billfromlaketravis 11,517]

12 minutes ago, RichUT said:

Smells almost exactly like a Werther’s original. Huge caramel profile, with some spice on the back end from the Rye content. It’s tasty, but not terribly complex. It’s probably $40-$50 bourbon that’s being sold for more because they have a sexy bottle.

I found an extra $50 in my pocket, and pulled the trigger. I’m not proud of myself. 

[H_Boogie 80]

Smells almost exactly like a Werther’s original. Huge caramel profile, with some spice on the back end from the Rye content. It’s tasty, but not terribly complex. It’s probably $40-$50 bourbon that’s being sold for more because they have a sexy bottle.

Speaking of caramel, Pinhook’s Bourbon Heist High Proof Bourbon (pink bottle - NOT the Bohemian though) is screaming with caramel. I was already somewhat of a fan of Pinhook’s MGP stuff, but their C&K products seem to be promising for as young as they are.


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[CycleTex87 2,972]

Picked up the Bardstown Fusion #6 from Specs this afternoon.  Any thoughts / opinions on this one?

[huge 3,793]

55 minutes ago, CycleTex87 said:

Picked up the Bardstown Fusion #6 from Specs this afternoon.  Any thoughts / opinions on this one?

I have never heard anyone say a single good thing about any Fusion.  Hopefully you can change that...

[RichUT 1,832]

Fusion is on the upswing as Bardstown’s distillate has aged. I picked up 5 to share with a couple of friends and it was crushable. I expect that each batch will continue to get better.

For context, I had some of batch 2 and thought it was pretty mediocre.

[CycleTex87 2,972]

#5 went to the finals of Bourbon Madness on the SLB Bourbon Basement YouTube channel.  If that has any relevance or meaning at all whatsoever.  I’m just a very novice taster, so can really only identify bad vs good at this point. 

Edited April 29, 2022 by CycleTex87

[billfromlaketravis 11,517]

Good, but it drinks thin/young. 
 

[billfromlaketravis 11,517]

I’d say it’s high rye Beam. Probably not Four Roses. Oh well. 

[Guest]

If you're ever in Ruidoso and needing a fix, there is an older liquor store/ bar/ axe throwing place( yes, really!) called Win, Place, & Show.  We were throwing axes and I had ordered a double of some Rare Breed Barrel proof.  The owner walks by and asks if I like WT products.  I told him yes, I enjoy bourbons but that I had only been into the better products for about a year and that my sons and I enjoy them for special occasions.  He then told me they go to Kentucky every year and do private selections.  It was my turn to throw and I did my thing and owner disappeared for about 10 minutes, before bringing me a Makers Mark private barrel they had done, in which they selected the barrel staves for aging( please don't hammer me if I fuck up a certain description or nomenclature of a process.) He said they enjoy that one a lot, and I most certainly did too.

 We were there for a group event and had catered dinner. I ended up closing the evening with an Old Forester BiB, which was very tasty.  Then I remembered there was an actual liquor store attached to the bar.  I went in there and he had some very nice bottles I cannot get anywhere in West Texas.  I left with this one for $80 and can't wait to have a good reason to open it- probably this July when grandson is born...  I wish couple of y'all would have been there to steer me towards something special, as I am still very much a novice.  Mostly just wanted to share that if you're in the neighborhood on a trip, that his inventory might be worth a look.

[BigDHornfan 6,549]

I’m a Bardstown whore,
But holy fuck, take my money.

[USCATX 1,078]

33 minutes ago, slorch said:

If you're ever in Ruidoso and needing a fix, there is an older liquor store/ bar/ axe throwing place( yes, really!) called Win, Place, & Show.  We were throwing axes and I had ordered a double of some Rare Breed Barrel proof.  The owner walks by and asks if I like WT products.  I told him yes, I enjoy bourbons but that I had only been into the better products for about a year and that my sons and I enjoy them for special occasions.  He then told me they go to Kentucky every year and do private selections.  It was my turn to throw and I did my thing and owner disappeared for about 10 minutes, before bringing me a Makers Mark private barrel they had done, in which they selected the barrel staves for aging( please don't hammer me if I fuck up a certain description or nomenclature of a process.) He said they enjoy that one a lot, and I most certainly did too.

 We were there for a group event and had catered dinner. I ended up closing the evening with an Old Forester BiB, which was very tasty.  Then I remembered there was an actual liquor store attached to the bar.  I went in there and he had some very nice bottles I cannot get anywhere in West Texas.  I left with this one for $80 and can't wait to have a good reason to open it- probably this July when grandson is born...  I wish couple of y'all would have been there to steer me towards something special, as I am still very much a novice.  Mostly just wanted to share that if you're in the neighborhood on a trip, that his inventory might be worth a look.

You know what time is the right time to open a Russell’s pick?  Right now. 

[Herbie Hancock 7,367]

Yeah there’s no such thing as a bad RR pick. You paid a bit more than you should have, but of all overpriced whiskeys that’s one that I can live with overpaying for.

[Herbie Hancock 7,367]

I’m a whore,

Fify

[Yev Kassem 1,031]

53 minutes ago, slorch said:

If you're ever in Ruidoso and needing a fix, there is an older liquor store/ bar/ axe throwing place( yes, really!) called Win, Place, & Show.  We were throwing axes and I had ordered a double of some Rare Breed Barrel proof.  The owner walks by and asks if I like WT products.  I told him yes, I enjoy bourbons but that I had only been into the better products for about a year and that my sons and I enjoy them for special occasions.  He then told me they go to Kentucky every year and do private selections.  It was my turn to throw and I did my thing and owner disappeared for about 10 minutes, before bringing me a Makers Mark private barrel they had done, in which they selected the barrel staves for aging( please don't hammer me if I fuck up a certain description or nomenclature of a process.) He said they enjoy that one a lot, and I most certainly did too.

 We were there for a group event and had catered dinner. I ended up closing the evening with an Old Forester BiB, which was very tasty.  Then I remembered there was an actual liquor store attached to the bar.  I went in there and he had some very nice bottles I cannot get anywhere in West Texas.  I left with this one for $80 and can't wait to have a good reason to open it- probably this July when grandson is born...  I wish couple of y'all would have been there to steer me towards something special, as I am still very much a novice.  Mostly just wanted to share that if you're in the neighborhood on a trip, that his inventory might be worth a look.

I was there over New Year’s and got the same pick. I’m a fan. 

I also picked up a MWND Act 9 for $250. Yeah, I overpaid, but I felt better about overpaying the owner (nice guy, talked to him for a bit) than some FB flipper. I hadn’t seen MWND in a store before and wanted one, so I said “fuck it”. 

[huge 3,793]

3 minutes ago, Herbie Hancock said:

Yeah there’s no such thing as a bad RR pick. You paid a bit more than you should have, but of all overpriced whiskeys that’s one that I can live with overpaying for.

its the best available bottle on the planet

[Txslnghrns 1,354]

Still fairly new to the game but I have previously purchased four bottles of Blantons. I was fourth place in a monthly drawing they do at a little mom and pop liquor store in my neighborhood. Unfortunately, the Stagg Jr I was hoping to snag was already picked. So I said to hell with it, picked the Blantons and figured maybe I’ll get one letter closer to spelling out BLANTONS. I opened up the box and was met with this sticker on the bottle.

I know all Blantons are single barrel. But is the designation of “Distiller Select” anything of note? Or are they all distiller selects? I’ve just never seen this sticker on any bottles of Blantons I’ve bought in the past.

[TxTower 652]

Yeah there’s no such thing as a bad RR pick. You paid a bit more than you should have, but of all overpriced whiskeys that’s one that I can live with overpaying for.

Not sure he overpaid that much. Most of the Russell’s picks I’m seeing nowadays are running $70 retail. Up from $55 last year. Still worth it.


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[billfromlaketravis 11,517]

19 hours ago, Txslnghrns said:

Still fairly new to the game but I have previously purchased four bottles of Blantons. I was fourth place in a monthly drawing they do at a little mom and pop liquor store in my neighborhood. Unfortunately, the Stagg Jr I was hoping to snag was already picked. So I said to hell with it, picked the Blantons and figured maybe I’ll get one letter closer to spelling out BLANTONS. I opened up the box and was met with this sticker on the bottle.

I know all Blantons are single barrel. But is the designation of “Distiller Select” anything of note? Or are they all distiller selects? I’ve just never seen this sticker on any bottles of Blantons I’ve bought in the past.

Distiller Select indicates that Buffalo Trace, not a store, picked the bottle. Pretty common. I think store picks are usually better, but you can't go wrong. 

[billfromlaketravis 11,517]

22 hours ago, BigDHornfan said:

I’m a Bardstown whore,
But holy fuck, take my money.

This is a pretty good follow on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/comingwhiskey/?hl=en

The 14 year old Baltimore rye caught my eye. The Old Forester King Ranch is going to be a hot bottle. 

[Party_Taco 3,742]

This is a pretty good follow on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/comingwhiskey/?hl=en
The 14 year old Baltimore rye caught my eye. The Old Forester King Ranch is going to be a hot bottle. 

Scrolled through a bunch and didn’t see the Baltimore Rye… who is seeking to claim that title?

Anyway, ton of exciting stuff on that page, but this one leapt off… if it’s anything like Belle Meade Honey it will be highly sought after.

[USCATX 1,078]

2 hours ago, Party_Taco said:

Scrolled through a bunch and didn’t see the Baltimore Rye… who is seeking to claim that title?

Anyway, ton of exciting stuff on that page, but this one leapt off… if it’s anything like Belle Meade Honey it will be highly sought after.

Toasted, honey finish and NCF.  I’ll call it the taterfecta.   

[billfromlaketravis 11,517]

17 hours ago, Party_Taco said:

Scrolled through a bunch and didn’t see the Baltimore Rye… who is seeking to claim that title?

Anyway, ton of exciting stuff on that page, but this one leapt off… if it’s anything like Belle Meade Honey it will be highly sought after.

[CycleTex87 2,972]

On 4/28/2022 at 9:09 PM, CycleTex87 said:

Picked up the Bardstown Fusion #6 from Specs this afternoon.  Any thoughts / opinions on this one?

The Bardstown Fusion #6 was really tasty to my palate.  Then I found someplace online that was selling it for 2.5x what I paid, and that made me feel better. 

[USCATX 1,078]

10 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

14 year MGP?  I’ll allow it, but calling it Baltimore Pure Rye seems intentionally misleading. 

[billfromlaketravis 11,517]

5 minutes ago, USCATX said:

14 year MGP?  I’ll allow it, but calling it Baltimore Pure Rye seems intentionally misleading. 

No argument here. 

[Party_Taco 3,742]

Mmmhmmmm - Color me disappoint