Bourbon

[billfromlaketravis 11449]

The Old Scout pick opened up some / I’m not hammered like last night, and I think I’ll pass on another. There was a sweet note on the palate last night, tastes like vitamins today. 

[SurlyGator 865]

52 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

The Old Scout pick opened up some / I’m not hammered like last night, and I think I’ll pass on another. There was a sweet note on the palate last night, tastes like vitamins today. 

Vitamins?  Read the fine print, does it still say its out of Indiana and not Tennessee?  Vitamins just screams Dickel to me, very much in a bad way.

[billfromlaketravis 11449]

18 minutes ago, SurlyGator said:

Vitamins?  Read the fine print, does it still say its out of Indiana and not Tennessee?  Vitamins just screams Dickel to me, very much in a bad way.

It’s Indiana to be sure. But yeah vitamins.

[Buzzrock 14913]

3 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Suggestions for a New Riff noob?

You didn’t ask me but I got to do a barrel pick last year and it was delicious. The off the shelf SiB is every bit as good IMO. I’m looking forward to trying the rye and I kick myself for not grabbing the Balboa Rye when I saw it in Lville last summer. 

[Buzzrock 14913]

I cracked the SiB rye for you chaps. It’s lovely. Comes on big and strong on the first sip but settles in as you go. A little piece of ice opens it up and knocks back the oak I was starting to get. I really like it.

If it’s easy to find once it comes to Texas I can easily recommend adding both SiB to your rotations.

[BigDHornfan 6546]

Yea, NR SiB Ryes are damn tasty.

[BigDHornfan 6546]

As is this.

[Gil Bang 25932]

I've told this story before:  

My local, dirty, shitty liquor store changed hands and remodeled.   They cleaned it up tremendously.  New coolers, lighting, flooring, shelving, etc.

Directly above the register, on the top shelf, was a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle.   I asked the owner about it, and he told me that he had to twist his distributors arm to get it, and also had to buy 100 cases of fireball, but, he wanted it on the shelf for status; the only place in San Diego County to have it.   Retail was $1999, IIRC.  

Today I go in, and they have a bottle of "OFC", and the retail is $7,999.  

[Party_Taco 3724]

I've told this story before:  
My local, dirty, shitty liquor store changed hands and remodeled.   They cleaned it up tremendously.  New coolers, lighting, flooring, shelving, etc.
Directly above the register, on the top shelf, was a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle.   I asked the owner about it, and he told me that he had to twist his distributors arm to get it, and also had to buy 100 cases of fireball, but, he wanted it on the shelf for status; the only place in San Diego County to have it.   Retail was $1999, IIRC.  
Today I go in, and they have a bottle of "OFC", and the retail is $7,999.  

Sounds a LOT like a place in Encinitas I stopped in every so often… fuck that noise

[huge 3793]

12 hours ago, Party_Taco said:

Sounds a LOT like a place in Encinitas I stopped in every so often… fuck that noise

I don't mind places like that doing shit like that.  I'm not going to buy it.  And I didn't expect to find something like that at retail.

But if they want a show pony in their display good for them.

[BigDHornfan 6546]

If anyone wants a chance at some really good bottles.
Buddy does this every year.
The 13 yr Smoke Wagon is fucking
If anyone goes in, I will arrange shipping if you win.

https://superbowlpoolsite.com/contest/464691?p=mahomies

[NOMAAA 1696]

thanks! signed up.

[Wally Pryor 5261]

On 1/29/2023 at 8:21 PM, BigDHornfan said:

As is this.

No interest in pics of your wife.

Just want to see the rest of your bar.

Damn.

[BigDHornfan 6546]

thanks! signed up.

Your fat mom?

[BigDHornfan 6546]

No interest in pics of your wife.
Just want to see the rest of your bar.
Damn.

Wife’s tits are more impressive IMO.

[Wally Pryor 5261]

Must be spectacular.

[Herbie Hancock 7345]

Wife’s tits are more impressive IMO.

Because I have no idea how to respond to this, but feel obligated to do so

[NOMAAA 1696]

15 minutes ago, BigDHornfan said:

Your fat mom?

not me.

[BigDHornfan 6546]

Must be spectacular.

[That Guy 955]

Signed up, as well. Sending money to strangers on the internet…what could go wrong. 

[NOMAAA 1696]

 

9 minutes ago, That Guy said:

Signed up, as well. Sending money to strangers on the internet…what could go wrong. 

i have some Nigerian friends that need your help as well.

[USCATX 1078]

11 minutes ago, That Guy said:

Signed up, as well. Sending money to strangers on the internet…what could go wrong. 

I’ve been defrauded by several legitimate businesses and zero whiskey strangers on the internet.  You should be fine. 

[BigDHornfan 6546]

Steve’s a good guy even if he’s a tech fan

[BigDHornfan 6546]

I have sent thousands of dollars to internet strangers for bourbon.
Has never been an issue.

[Herbie Hancock 7345]

I have sent thousands of dollars to internet strangers for bourbon in exchange for weener pics.
Has never been an issue.

Fify

[Party_Taco 3724]

Snagged a couple - Should be fun.

For you newbs, this is legit… won a Pappy couple years back.

[NOMAAA 1696]

@BigDHornfan I’ll bring you a sample when I win. 

[T’Boo Ted Marshall 2732]

Paid for 3 spots.

[henrygandorf 29189]

13 hours ago, BigDHornfan said:

I have sent thousands of dollars to internet strangers for bourbon.
Has never been an issue.

[BigDHornfan 6546]

If your local Total Wine has this, absolutely get it.
It’s phenomenal.

[NOMAAA 1696]

Thanks for the rec. Got one for pickup tomorrow. 

[RMac5 1551]

Tried to sign up but it said card not allowed. It’s a Visa card and the site says they take Visa.

[NOMAAA 1696]

38 minutes ago, RMac5 said:

Tried to sign up but it said card not allowed. It’s a Visa card and the site says they take Visa.

For the squares deal? Or total wine?

[RMac5 1551]

Squares. 

[NOMAAA 1696]

Gotta Venmo the guy. Not pay on the site. 

[henrygandorf 29189]

10 minutes ago, NOMAAA said:

For the squares deal? Or total wine?

[RMac5 1551]

On 2/1/2023 at 7:00 PM, BigDHornfan said:

If anyone wants a chance at some really good bottles.
Buddy does this every year.
The 13 yr Smoke Wagon is fucking
If anyone goes in, I will arrange shipping if you win.

https://superbowlpoolsite.com/contest/464691?p=mahomies

This is the one I tried to pay with Visa. Where is the Venmo payment option? I think I got it now, I’m slow.

Edited February 3, 2023 by RMac5

[RichUT 1832]

If your local Total Wine has this, absolutely get it.
It’s phenomenal.

I concur. The Total by my house went ten deep on that bottle. I picked up the one so as not to be a hypocrite. But it’s really excellent.

[Party_Taco 3724]

They have an Armagnac cask bourbon as well which seems to be getting some love… anyone tried that?

[BigDHornfan 6546]

8 hours ago, Party_Taco said:

They have an Armagnac cask bourbon as well which seems to be getting some love… anyone tried that?

That one is good too.  

[huge 3793]

I ended up buying the Armagnac and the Port Cognac ones.  They better be good.

 

OR ELSE

[BigDHornfan 6546]

It’s good. You won’t be disappointed

[SurlyGator 865]

What is MSRP at TW in TX?  I'll check if mine in TN has it.

 

EDIT:  $79.99 here for each

Edited February 3, 2023 by SurlyGator

[NOMAAA 1696]

picked up a huling station store pick too.  the GG pick was good, hope this one is as well.

[BigDHornfan 6546]

1 hour ago, SurlyGator said:

What is MSRP at TW in TX?  I'll check if mine in TN has it.

 

EDIT:  $79.99 here for each

same

 

[Jimbaround 975]

Picked some up today. It’s very nice (granted I like a high rye mash bill). It will make for some excellent manhattans or an old fashioned if you don’t want to sip it.

[billfromlaketravis 11449]

23 minutes ago, Jimbaround said:

Picked some up today. It’s very nice (granted I like a high rye mash bill). It will make for some excellent manhattans or an old fashioned if you don’t want to sip it.

Not a ringing endorsement. I’ll try at the bar first. 

[BigDHornfan 6546]

Not a ringing endorsement. I’ll try at the bar first. 

I know you probably watch all of the bourbon podcasts on YouTube,
Don’t take my word for it, but It’s Bourbon Night had the Nobleman in their top 10 of 2022.
It may have even been top 5.
It’s a Total Wine pick, I’d imagine you’re not gonna find it in a bar.

It’s good.

[NOMAAA 1696]

Didn’t realize it was a rye until I got to the store today. Bonus points

[billfromlaketravis 11449]

25 minutes ago, BigDHornfan said:

I know you probably watch all of the bourbon podcasts on YouTube,
Don’t take my word for it, but It’s Bourbon Night had the Nobleman in their top 10 of 2022.
It may have even been top 5.
It’s a Total Wine pick, I’d imagine you’re not gonna find it in a bar.

It’s good.

Hmm. Yeah if I can find a pick, I’ll go for it. Is the cognac finish better than the other one?

Yep it’s just as good as I remembered.