Bourbon

[billfromlaketravis 11,466]

1 hour ago, NOMAAA said:

Decent Monday. Anyone want?

Did your local store receive a shipment recently? 
 

Im trying to figure something out at Spec’s. 

[billfromlaketravis 11,466]

23 minutes ago, Fondren & Main said:

Would y’all pay $300 for the Russell’s 13?

Also, Colonel Taylor Small Batch for $120. 🥲

I’d pass on both. Honestly, I would just go into Richard’s once a month and ask if they have any EHT Small Batch.

I can’t help you on R13. I got blanked this year. 

[NOMAAA 1,696]

4 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Did your local store receive a shipment recently? 
 

Im trying to figure something out at Spec’s. 

Yeah. They got this one single bottle and a few full proofs. I got 1.5 full proofs left. 

[burns_312 353]

Decent Monday. Anyone want?

I do.

[USCATX 1,078]

Those are both a no for me. 

[huge 3,793]

EHT small batch might be "worth" $50

It was a hard pass when you could still find the SiB on the shelf.  Not sure why people think it got any better when it became scarce.

for @Gale Snoats I would recommend the new offerings from 2XO.  All 3 are great and the bottle looks good.  $89 

[Hornlover 8,830]

14 hours ago, Fondren & Main said:

Would y’all pay $300 for the Russell’s 13?

Also, Colonel Taylor Small Batch for $120. 🥲

EHT Small Batch usually goes for around $80 on Facebook.
RR13 can be found for $250, depending on which batch. Batch 1 is going to be higher.

[NOMAAA 1,696]

Another backup. Specs is coming correct this year. 

[Party_Taco 3,726]

Been hitting the Shaker tastings and it took everything I had not to laugh in the rep’s face as she lauded this lineup.

“Rye of the year” kept being said over and over with the question of “yes, but which list” failing to be answered as she poured for others.

Telling that the only point of interest for me among their 5 offerings was the coffee.

If it’s NY, it’s still baby bourbon or bust for me…




Also, anyone care to educate me on this Dowling? That’s a high price point for something I’ve never heard of…

[Herbie Hancock 7,347]

$130 for Rabbit Hole distillate under 5 years of age?? No thanks

[elguapo 4,586]

But it's "The Mother of Bourbon"!

[billfromlaketravis 11,466]

On 12/5/2023 at 7:06 PM, NOMAAA said:

Another backup. Specs is coming correct this year. 

Can your guy talk to my guy? Please.

[BigDHornfan 6,547]

For the DFW folks,
The big Specs drop is going to be at the Irving location this year.
Probably going to be either the 27th or 28th.

[NOMAAA 1,696]

Yikes

[BigDHornfan 6,547]

Yikes

Yeah the indoor trampoline park next door is gonna fucking love that.

[billfromlaketravis 11,466]

1 hour ago, BigDHornfan said:

Yeah the indoor trampoline park next door is gonna fucking love that.

Midtown Houston crackheads don’t mind the line. 

[NOMAAA 1,696]

Dfw dudes. I am doing an inventory this weekend of my collection. Looking to package up bottles for good trades. I have 7 bottles of Russel’s store picks. One bottle per trade you help me out with. Inventory coming soon. 
 

moving to Arizona and don’t need 70 bottles to come with me. 

[Herbie Hancock 7,347]

BigD is your man if you're looking to move bottles. Shoot him a PM and he can help you.

[NOMAAA 1,696]

Thanks dude. 

[USCATX 1,078]

Little Book had drifted away from the Lord’s light for two years, but it’s back this year and fairly easy to find at retail.  Stellar mouth feel, great nose and interesting flavors outside of the normal caramel/vanilla. It makes me crave pecan pie. 

[Party_Taco 3,726]

Little Book had drifted away from the Lord’s light for two years, but it’s back this year and fairly easy to find at retail.  Stellar mouth feel, great nose and interesting flavors outside of the normal caramel/vanilla. It makes me crave pecan pie. 

[Party_Taco 3,726]

This is actually a really good read on the Dowling upthread… fascinating story and some smart folks involved, even if the price point is a tough sell.

I may snag one if I see it again just for funzies…

https://whiskeyraiders.com/bourbon/mary-dowling-whiskey-co/

[BigDHornfan 6,547]

Found this one at the back of the shelf, might be a sign I’ve got too many bottles when one goes unopened since 2018.
Forgot how good single barrel BiB’s can be.
Drank way too easy last night.

[Party_Taco 3,726]

Found this one at the back of the shelf, might be a sign I’ve got too many bottles when one goes unopened since 2018.
Forgot how good single barrel BiB’s can be.
Drank way too easy last night.

That glencairn is

[59 Burst 434]

On 12/3/2023 at 10:41 AM, Slacks said:

Do any of the most recent bits count? 

Eagle Rare (2)

GH Mckenna

Weller (regular ol green) 

Blantons

1792 (2)

Buffalo Trace (4)

 

I still like to find $25 gems that are as good as the over hyped and over priced stuff. And I would like it to stay available. 

 

I used that green label Weller in place of Irish whiskey to make Irish coffee about a week ago simply because it was the closest bottle to me. Fuck me, I have been slamming them down every night since. I don’t know what it is about that particular sauce, but something really fucking special happens when mixed with strong coffee, heavy cream and brown sugar. 

[NIUHuskies 504]

Not really a bourbon drinker (I know woe is me) but what's the best Texas bourbon and whiskey out there that is affordable. Looking to get my brother in law a Christmas gift.

[Frank The Tank 1,497]

I’m having Deja vu. 

[billfromlaketravis 11,466]

2 hours ago, NIUHuskies said:

Not really a bourbon drinker (I know woe is me) but what's the best Texas bourbon and whiskey out there that is affordable. Looking to get my brother in law a Christmas gift.

Still Cask Strength. 

[ERhine 1,894]

Still Cask Strength. 

This. And it’s not even close.

[billfromlaketravis 11,466]

8 hours ago, NIUHuskies said:

Not really a bourbon drinker (I know woe is me) but what's the best Texas bourbon and whiskey out there that is affordable. Looking to get my brother in law a Christmas gift.

If you’re looking for a rye, I really can’t help you. Some guys on here like the Balcones ryes, but I’ve never gotten into them. 

[Slacks 6,819]

On 12/10/2023 at 5:04 AM, 59 Burst said:

I used that green label Weller in place of Irish whiskey to make Irish coffee about a week ago simply because it was the closest bottle to me. Fuck me, I have been slamming them down every night since. I don’t know what it is about that particular sauce, but something really fucking special happens when mixed with strong coffee, heavy cream and brown sugar. 

I just picked up 6 handles for my BIL who says he can't get them in Phoenix. 

It's weird, some places are hiding Weller, other places have the shelves stocked. 

[Slacks 6,819]

On 12/9/2023 at 9:19 AM, BigDHornfan said:

Found this one at the back of the shelf, might be a sign I’ve got too many bottles when one goes unopened since 2018.
Forgot how good single barrel BiB’s can be.
Drank way too easy last night.

Bought this as part of a Buffalo Trace package centigrade. It was really smooth. It's on my local shelf for $28. It may become my go to. 

[Slacks 6,819]

Disregard. I see now. Single Barrel. 

[NOMAAA 1,696]

Got a mwnd waiting for me at specs. Worth the price of $155 this year? Anyone had?

[billfromlaketravis 11,466]

2 minutes ago, NOMAAA said:

Got a mwnd waiting for me at specs. Worth the price of $155 this year? Anyone had?

It’s a buy every year for me, but I’ll acknowledge they’re getting cute on the MSRP. I remember it being well below $100 a few years back. 
 

I’ve seen $169.99 before taxes at Total Wine. If MSRP ever goes over $200, I’ll tap out.

[NOMAAA 1,696]

Back to mgp juice this year. I hear. Last years sucked. Wish I had the eht sib I traded for it back. 

[CycleTex87 2,970]

So for noobs, mwnd = ??

[Herbie Hancock 7,347]

Not even remotely close to worth what they're asking for it.

[Hornlover 8,830]

31 minutes ago, CycleTex87 said:

So for noobs, mwnd = ??

A Midwinter Night's Dram

https://highwest.com/products/a-midwinter-nights-dram

Edited December 13, 2023 by Hornlover

[elguapo 4,586]

23 hours ago, NOMAAA said:

Got a mwnd waiting for me at specs. Worth the price of $155 this year? Anyone had?

[JCHIL 414]

Just had an impromptu tasting at my local shop of this….It’s special 

[billfromlaketravis 11,466]

Today, was a good day.

[BigDHornfan 6,547]

Just had an impromptu tasting at my local shop of this….It’s special 

Big fan

[BigDHornfan 6,547]

Today was great.
Picked 2 BP SiB Ryes at JD.

[billfromlaketravis 11,466]

3 minutes ago, BigDHornfan said:

Today was great.
Picked 2 BP SiB Ryes at JD.

Barrel Christmas tree is everything. 

[billfromlaketravis 11,466]

I’m pretty excited about the Parker’s Rye. As @USCATX pointed out, it’s probably the closest the thing you can get to Booker’s Rye for less than $3k. How would y’all rank the 2021, 2022, and 2023 Parker’s Heritage releases? 
 

I talked to my guy some about it, and he said he liked the JD Heritage Rye (2023 Special Release) better. It’s pretty cool they had a tasting for their employees. It’s probably a thank you in advance for the end of year drop bullshit they have to endure soon. 

[Eggo 3,977]

I like it less than THH and JDBP, but I'm still a fan. 

[billfromlaketravis 11,466]

The last of the 2021 score. I think I won one at a Goody Goody raffle. Spec’s call on another. Spec’s glass case on the third one.

[billfromlaketravis 11,466]

What’s the easiest/cheapest path to Total Wine Grand Reserve status?

I’ve heard about ways to game the system. Buy a case of Spirits Direct wine on a certain day and get 10x points or something. 

Edited December 16, 2023 by billfromlaketravis

[Bozo_Casanova 26,451]

2 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

What’s the easiest/cheapest path to Total Wine Grand Reserve status?

I’ve heard about ways to game the system. Buy a case of Spirits Direct wine on a certain day and get 10x points or something. 

I got mine the most rewarding way- to buy wine and liquor I then consumed, without really thinking about points.

But as it happens they are doing 10X points on spirits direct wine and 4X on spirits direct liquor right now.

Edited December 16, 2023 by Bozo_Casanova