Bourbon

[BigDHornfan 6514]

MWND most overrated shit out there IMO.
Herbie will agree.

[RichUT 1771]

I'm not Herbie but I definitely agree. Never understood the hype.

[billfromlaketravis 11301]

I was talking about MWND releases with Barton rye.

I’ll agree they’ve fallen off dramatically ever year since. Pretty dramatic decline after the Constellation buy out.

[huge 3785]

Whatever, I still have 3 open that I drink while wrapping presents on xmas eve and if that's wrong I dont want to be right.

[Herbie Hancock 7288]

It’s overrated as all get out. Is it swill? Absolutely not. Is it worth more than $50? Absolutely not.

[NOMAAA 1696]

Bought two out here. 150 or so a pop. Still a good rye. Goddammit I overpaid but one goes to the boss who will enjoy the price I paid. 

[Bozo_Casanova 26123]

On 11/3/2024 at 12:07 AM, BigDHornfan said:

MWND most overrated shit out there IMO.
Herbie will agree.

 

On 11/3/2024 at 7:59 PM, RichUT said:

I'm not Herbie but I definitely agree. Never understood the hype.

The old releases were delicious, come on. 

 

 

12 hours ago, Herbie Hancock said:

It’s overrated as all get out. Is it swill? Absolutely not. Is it worth more than $50? Absolutely not.

I refuse to pay more than MSRP for any whiskey, and there's almost no reason to pay more than $50 for anything.

[Herbie Hancock 7288]

For the most part I would agree, but I paid $58 each for Rebecca Creek Spanish oak and felt it was a steal at that price. I’m about to the point where I’m going to pay secondary to get my mitts on some OWA if it doesn’t show up soon in my hood.

[BigDHornfan 6514]

For the most part I would agree, but I paid $58 each for Rebecca Creek Spanish oak and felt it was a steal at that price. I’m about to the point where I’m going to pay secondary to get my mitts on some OWA if it doesn’t show up soon in my hood.

It’s not that much over retail.
$100 vs $60
Almost a no brainer to not have to fuck hunting it down.

[billfromlaketravis 11301]

I’m trying to remember the last High West product I really liked. I felt like shit asking a friend to  mule me a Prisoner back from Utah. We cracked it when he got back and it was disappointing. It did open up towards the end, landing somewhere near fine for me. Not worth the money. Interesting bottle if it was under $80.

Their cask strength bourbon is good-ish, but too much money. 
 

Bourye was terrific when they still sold it in Texas.

[thrillhammer 682]

whatever happened to black maple hill.  10 years or so ago i had a bottle and thought it was excellent.  then i heard they changed their sourcing and it went downhill.  now i never see it or hear anyone talking about it whatsoever.

[BigDHornfan 6514]

17 minutes ago, thrillhammer said:

whatever happened to black maple hill.  10 years or so ago i had a bottle and thought it was excellent.  then i heard they changed their sourcing and it went downhill.  now i never see it or hear anyone talking about it whatsoever.

what they changed to sucked ass.  good riddance

 

[Herbie Hancock 7288]

what they changed to sucked ass.  good riddance
 

You mean robitussin mixed with Vick’s vaporub doesn’t taste good??

[NOMAAA 1696]

Anyone had/heard anything about the parkers 14yr single malt?

[Bozo_Casanova 26123]

Guy a row ahead of me flying with a teenage boy, presumably his son or perhaps towel boy:

“Only drink single malt Scotch or single barrel bourbon. That’s the good stuff.”

I am so thankful these people exist and that the liquor industry produces products to separate them from their money, so that bottlers and distillers can afford to produce an abundance of excellent and widely available products for the rest of us. 

[billfromlaketravis 11301]

1 hour ago, NOMAAA said:

Anyone had/heard anything about the parkers 14yr single malt?

Bought one today. I really want to try it at a bar before I open it. Feels like a love or hate it release. 

[Pablo 494]

On 10/25/2024 at 5:25 PM, billfromlaketravis said:

This might be better than I remember it being. Things could get interesting in a blind with Old Fitz 8. As always, I wish I bought 2. 
 

I've still never seen this on a store shelf, but I've looked for it when I'm out there.  I do love the Distiller's Collection version of it that Spec's usually has.

[Pablo 494]

On 10/25/2024 at 9:40 PM, Yev Kassem said:

Picked these up today via trade for a Blanton’s SFTB. The Disco 12 is fucking 🔥. 

You look like a Bourbon Junkies fan.  How's their Evernorth products?

[Yev Kassem 1022]

37 minutes ago, Pablo said:

You look like a Bourbon Junkies fan.  How's their Evernorth products?

It’s great! Great bang for your buck (most bottles are anywhere from $60-80) and they’re really starting to put out some interesting stuff. They’re doing a lot of blending with 6-8 year juice from MGP and Sagamore. 

I’ve been a Patron of theirs for several years so I get access to their releases. 

[billfromlaketravis 11301]

Lunch was fun. 
 

[TankedBevo 2482]

[NOMAAA 1696]

6 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Bought one today. I really want to try it at a bar before I open it. Feels like a love or hate it release. 

Sounds like we are on the same schedule. 

[billfromlaketravis 11301]

Just now, NOMAAA said:

Sounds like we are on the same schedule. 

I’ll call around this weekend. Hoping to hit on a Whiskey Cake location. Thank goodness hostesses are very knowledgeable of their menu. I fully expect to be on hold for 45 minutes per location. 

[NOMAAA 1696]

Got my ec18 coming next week. Flying that, Parker’s and of birthday on the same flight. Might get insurance. 

[billfromlaketravis 11301]

The Weller 12 was a floor drop at Uno Mas. I was luckily about 10 minutes away. That’s the most W12 I’ve seen in 1 place since the Spec’s after Christmas drop. 
 

[huge 3785]

Assume that was yesterday and its all gone?

[freyguy 4243]

Been seeing Weller & Buffalo Trace all over lately.  Must've increased production finally.

[T’Boo Ted Marshall 2720]

Isn't that below MSRP for W12?  

[billfromlaketravis 11301]

1 hour ago, T’Boo Ted Marshall said:

Isn't that below MSRP for W12?  

Slightly? Maybe I paid $45ish the last time. 

 

3 hours ago, huge said:

Assume that was yesterday and it’s all gone?

Si. 

[CycleTex87 2951]

n/m. I like Bourbon. 

Edited 2 hours ago by CycleTex87

[billfromlaketravis 11301]

Old enough to vote. As always, pretty good.