Bourbon

[RMac5 1551]

On 10/7/2018 at 10:15 PM, Smax said:

Open it
Try it
Let me know how it is

Yeah I need to do that. I opened a new bottle  of the Basil Hayden Rye tonight and I’m not sold on it yet. I got carried away Friday night on Gold Rushes so I’m still a little gun shy and maybe not the best guinnea pig.

Edited October 9, 2018 by RMac5

[huge 3793]

Blantons what?

[RMac5 1551]

Oops! Basil Hayden not Blantons, that would be interesting though.

[Buzzrock 14903]

Saw some Weller Special Reserve on the shelf for $30 over the weekend in Athens, GA. Shopkeep said they had received one bottle of W12 and would let it go for $399. I practically yelled at her. She was selling Blanton’s for $109 too.

[BigDHornfan 6545]

Bitch

[Anastasis 23463]

Firing squad. 

[USCATX 1078]

1 hour ago, Buzzrock said:

Saw some Weller Special Reserve on the shelf for $30 over the weekend in Athens, GA. Shopkeep said they had received one bottle of W12 and would let it go for $399. I practically yelled at her. She was selling Blanton’s for $109 too.

You can find handles of WSR all day in the Austin area for $32.99.  W12 for $399 could be one of the biggest bourbon disappointments of all time.  I’ve been pouring W12 for friends who haven’t had it because it’s about 75% as good as RY10 in my book.  

[PappyVanVinceYoung 85]

For those that really want to try the 2017 BTAC collection, here is a 1 oz. sample of each (plus a regular Sazerac) for $84. Only issue is that delivery is another $44.

https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/42259/buffalo-trace-antique-collection-gift-set-6x3cl

[Neonmoon 38129]

Does the set include a person laughing at me and telling me I’m poor?

[thrillhammer 683]

4 hours ago, PappyVanVinceYoung said:

For those that really want to try the 2017 BTAC collection, here is a 1 oz. sample of each (plus a regular Sazerac) for $84. Only issue is that delivery is another $44.

https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/42259/buffalo-trace-antique-collection-gift-set-6x3cl

I paid $125 for that same tasting at the houston whiskey social.  the pours were extremely generous though - 2-3 oz.

[Trey3216 15345]

Barnett's in Waco just got their Old Forester Single Barrel custom pick shipment in.  Will report the tidings  

[USCATX 1078]

9 hours ago, PappyVanVinceYoung said:

For those that really want to try the 2017 BTAC collection, here is a 1 oz. sample of each (plus a regular Sazerac) for $84. Only issue is that delivery is another $44.

https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/42259/buffalo-trace-antique-collection-gift-set-6x3cl

That’s not a bad deal right there.  Hell of a night of sampling for things you never see at 99% of bars.  You can stumble into a $20-$30 THH or GTS pour but not all 5.  

[billfromlaketravis 11448]

On 10/7/2018 at 8:50 PM, irishtexan said:

Anybody tried this shit? I wasn’t particularly impressed. Just didn’t have anything that stoop out to me. And I love Weller. I guess I was just expecting more out of it. Feel like the abv was too low and there wasn’t enough heat.

 

You just told me there's no Santa Claus. 

[billfromlaketravis 11448]

10 hours ago, PappyVanVinceYoung said:

For those that really want to try the 2017 BTAC collection, here is a 1 oz. sample of each (plus a regular Sazerac) for $84. Only issue is that delivery is another $44.

https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/42259/buffalo-trace-antique-collection-gift-set-6x3cl

Tempting if the shipping were less. Still tempting. 

[USCATX 1078]

1 hour ago, billfromlaketravis said:

You just told me there's no Santa Claus. 

I had it and liked more than W12.  Didn’t hurt that I was paying $14 and went three deep.  Third one went down very easy.  

Edited October 10, 2018 by USCATX

[irishtexan 11515]

15 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

You just told me there's no Santa Claus. 

It wasn't bad. I just was expecting a little more from it. If you poured me a glass, I would happily drink it. 

Now, pour me a glass of bourbon, goddamnit!

[Quagmire 2147]

So I saw that bulliet has. 10 year . Anyone tried it?

I like their regular stuff

[mbpcb 55]

Too pricey for the taste IMO

[huge 3793]

Had Kentucky Owl batch 2 at Mastros last night. $28 for 2 oz.

I wasn’t paying

It was great.

[Quagmire 2147]

Anyone seen eagle rare in dfw lately? Running low.

[SMUlawUTgrad 81]

There are at least 6 bottles of Kentucky owl batch 1 at the twins in San Antonio on 281.

[huge 3793]

There are at least 6 bottles of Kentucky owl batch 1 at the twins in San Antonio on 281.

Cost?

[Chewbacca 7767]

Cost?

If you have to ask...

[huge 3793]

Please...

[SMUlawUTgrad 81]

Cost?

I believe it was 199.

[Bert Orange 1120]

2 hours ago, huge said:

Please...

It’s delicious. Not as good as Batch 1, but that’s like saying it was a Kate Upton instead of a Brinkley. Gen 2 is fiiiiine. Had a glass tonight to toast my departed grandmother. 

[billfromlaketravis 11448]

I'd be very careful barrel aging over 4 weeks. I aged 6 weeks and lost 60-70% of the yield.

I'll give it one more go with Elijah Craig and Woodford Reserve Rye. 

I'm solidly in the vatting/decanting camp now. 

[billfromlaketravis 11448]

On 8/15/2018 at 11:41 AM, billfromlaketravis said:

I don’t see why not. 

My schedule: 

Maryland : Larceny, personalized  barrel

Tulsa :  Larceny again (it’s Tulsa, so who wants leftovers) 

USC : Weller Antique, Single Barrel/Store Pick

TCU : Blanton’s Store Pick

K State : Stagg Jr, decanted 3-4 weeks 

OU: Poor Man’s Pappy 

Baylor : Buffalo Trace, personalized barrel

OK State: Sazerac Rye, personalized barrel

WVU : Old Scout Single Barrel , 12 Year (you have to drink a “West Virginia” bourbon on WVU weekend) 

Tech : Elijah Craig Barrel Proof, 12 Year (I know it’s a nice bottle for such an inferior school, but I work at the epicenter of Tech School Pride, so this win would be especially sweet)

ISU : Sazerac Rye, personalized barrel

KU : Stagg Jr, decanted (its close enough to Thanksgiving to drink something good)

 

 

Updating due to my recent haul:

My schedule: 

Maryland : Larceny, personalized  barrel

Tulsa :  Larceny again (it’s Tulsa, so who wants leftovers) 

USC : Weller Antique, Single Barrel/Store Pick

TCU : Blanton’s Store Pick

K State : Stagg Jr, decanted 3-4 weeks 

OU: Poor Man’s Pappy 

Baylor : Buffalo Trace, personalized barrel EH Taylor Single Barrel

OK State: Sazerac Rye, personalized barrel I'm mulling Rebel Yell 10, but it's been so hard to find. 

WVU : Old Scout Single Barrel , 12 Year (you have to drink a “West Virginia” bourbon on WVU weekend) 

Tech : Elijah Craig Barrel Proof, 12 Year (I know it’s a nice bottle for such an inferior school, but I work at the epicenter of Tech School Pride, so this win would be especially sweet)

ISU : Sazerac Rye, personalized barrel Elijah Craig, personalized barrel 

KU : Stagg Jr, decanted (its close enough to Thanksgiving to drink something good) Knob Creek Single Barrel 9 Year, decanted

[BigDHornfan 6545]

20 hours ago, Quagmire said:

Anyone seen eagle rare in dfw lately? Running low.

I've got one I will let you have at cost. $35.

[Quagmire 2147]

I've got one I will let you have at cost. $35.

Thanks buddy, I will buy it from ya

[AustinMT 952]

Bought a bottle of Heaven’s Door Double Barrel Bourbon yesterday .  Have never tried it — anyone had this before?

[billfromlaketravis 11448]

Spec's on Memorial and Westcott has 4 bottles of Whitmeyer's Harvey's Remnants. I couldn't pull the trigger for $84 a bottle. 

[RMac5 1551]

On 10/12/2018 at 7:56 PM, Bert Orange said:

It’s delicious. Not as good as Batch 1, but that’s like saying it was a Kate Upton instead of a Brinkley. Gen 2 is fiiiiine. Had a glass tonight to toast my departed grandmother. 

That’s good to know, I was told 2.0 was better than the original version, I have a bottle of the original that I have not tapped into yet.

[drt 638]

I finished the bottle of balcones blue last night and I'm about to kill the last of my buffalo trace. Guess I’m headed to TW Brodie this week. ER still available most of the time there?

[BigDHornfan 6545]

Never had Batch 1 but everything I’ve heard and read is Batch 2 isn’t as good.

Never had batch one, but I think 2 is good.
Next time we meet up, I’ll bring you a sample.

[BigDHornfan 6545]

PSA...thewhiskeyexchange.com has Blanton's Gold shipped for $110.    About $40-50 less than what you can normally find it for secondary market.

IMO it's worth every damn cent of $110.    Some of the best bourbon I have tasted.

[USCATX 1078]

1 hour ago, BigDHornfan said:

PSA...thewhiskeyexchange.com has Blanton's Gold shipped for $110.    About $40-50 less than what you can normally find it for secondary market.

IMO it's worth every damn cent of $110.    Some of the best bourbon I have tasted.

They also have old label Elijah Craig barrel proof and WT101 8 yr age stated.  I think you can go up to 5 bottles for $103 shipping if you want to go big.  But you’re right, Gold is the best you can buy routinely for that price. 

Edited October 14, 2018 by USCATX

[Neonmoon 38129]

I’m at a restaurant in Alabama and the old fashioned listed on the menu has Crown Royal in it. 

How do I report someone to the better business bureau?

[RMac5 1551]

You think the Alabama BBB is going to give a shit?

[USCATX 1078]

1 hour ago, Neonmoon said:

I’m at a restaurant in Alabama and the old fashioned listed on the menu has Crown Royal in it. 

How do I report someone to the better business bureau?

Probably has a maraschino cherry or three and a huge slice of orange.  Kill it with fire.  

[Buzzrock 14903]

Did some damage to this on Friday night in honor of the cooler temps:



Quite tasty.

[ckhorn 208]

2 hours ago, Buzzrock said:

Did some damage to this on Friday night in honor of the cooler temps:



Quite tasty.

I concur. My 2nd favorite Rye behind THH.

[billfromlaketravis 11448]

Village Liquor in Houston is selling Knob Creek Single Barrel Store Picks online. I jumped all over one. 

I believe they're selling 90 bottles. 

[huge 3793]

14 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Village Liquor in Houston is selling Knob Creek Single Barrel Store Picks online. I jumped all over one. 

I believe they're selling 90 bottles. 

I bought 2.  

[Smax 3800]

Already sold out..

[huge 3793]

10 minutes ago, Smax said:

Already sold out..

They are raving about it in that email and I really liked the last bottle I had after it was opened and breathed for a while.

Might need to put some in a decanter

[BigDHornfan 6545]

Goody Goody has a great store pick of the Knob Creek SB.    Try to find Barrel #6817 or 6816.  They are both 13yr 11 month old bottles.  For $40 it's really hard to find anything better.

These 2 locations in Houston have some.

2680 Highway 6 South, Houston, TX,77082 

 

 

6401 Woodway Drive, Houston TX 77057 

 

[billfromlaketravis 11448]

10 hours ago, BigDHornfan said:

Goody Goody has a great store pick of the Knob Creek SB.    Try to find Barrel #6817 or 6816.  They are both 13yr 11 month old bottles.  For $40 it's really hard to find anything better.

These 2 locations in Houston have some.

2680 Highway 6 South, Houston, TX,77082 

 

 

6401 Woodway Drive, Houston TX 77057 

 

I'm beginning to regret my purchase. The Village Liquor Store Pick is only 10 years old, and they definitely didn't go to Kentucky to pick it out. 

[huge 3793]

Dont regret it til you taste it.

AND
 

go get one of those GG bottles

[Neonmoon 38129]

I bought Deb's store pick for the Knob Creek SB a while back. It's 14 year old. I haven't opened it yet. Havne't been in the mood for 120 proof.