Bourbon

[Mo Horn 8852]

1 hour ago, Derka said:

got this for $38 just now strictly because it was on sale. is it any good?

 

One of my go to bottles. Always have it in my bar. The bourbon club I'm part of here did a blind tasting of several 10 year bottles. One was a Pappy. Russell's was the unanimous pick. Costco has it at a great price. 

[Carl Spackler 3487]

3 hours ago, Derka said:

got this for $38 just now strictly because it was on sale. is it any good?

 

Yes.  Esp. at $38.

[billfromlaketravis 11520]

Pretty good. A little hot. But  it comes with to the territory on a Heaven Hill high proof wheater. 

[heso 2813]

On 11/22/2024 at 11:31 AM, Derka said:

got this for $38 just now strictly because it was on sale. is it any good?

 

Had a store pick of that that I finished not that long ago that was fantastic. 

[Mo Horn 8852]

13 minutes ago, heso said:

Had a store pick of that that I finished not that long ago that was fantastic. 

The longer aged, I think it's 15 years, is even better but hard to find. 

[heso 2813]

Pretty good. A little hot. But  it comes with to the territory on a Heaven Hill high proof wheater. 

Drinking B524 tonight. Really tasty, but it’s the only larceny barrel proof I’ve had so I dont have much to compare it too. Come to think of it, it might be the first barrel proof wheater I’ve had. I’m a fan.

[Txslnghrns 1354]

Finally got my hands on one of these. I had seen them out in the wild but at a ridiculously high mark up. Found this one for $90 which I think is almost double retail if my research is correct. But based on the other prices I’ve seen out there I decided to jump on this opportunity. I’ll open it up at some point tonight and give it a spin. Never had it so I’m looking forward to it.

[heso 2813]

Guess it’s a barrel proof night.

Love this one.

[Carl Spackler 3487]

2 hours ago, Txslnghrns said:

Finally got my hands on one of these. I had seen them out in the wild but at a ridiculously high mark up. Found this one for $90 which I think is almost double retail if my research is correct. But based on the other prices I’ve seen out there I decided to jump on this opportunity. I’ll open it up at some point tonight and give it a spin. Never had it so I’m looking forward to it.

I think you did well.  I can't find ETL for anything close to $90 out here.

[Txslnghrns 1354]

It’s a solid bourbon. Nothing really jumps out at you. At least not to me. But my palette is still a work in progress and I’m not able to differentiate between flavors that others claim to identify. Oak and a light sweetness is there. A little thin. Classic bourbon profile but nothing really unique. And I suppose that is the draw? You’re getting a really good bang for the buck when paying retail. And honestly I don’t mind that I paid $90 for it. Because those other prices I’ve seen are absolutely ridiculous and I am glad I didn’t pay into the triple figures for it. But I can say I got a bottle and have had an opportunity to try it. Will continue to drink until empty.

[Party_Taco 3742]

It’s a solid bourbon. Nothing really jumps out at you.

Defining characteristics of ETL, IMO. I’ll never kick it out of bed, and the more aged varieties are quite appealing, but it’s the least interesting offering from mashbill #2

[SurlyGator 867]

I chuckle every time I log in and see this thread is on page 420, my inner Beavis coming out.

 

Carry on.

[Herbie Hancock 7369]

ETL back when it was $32+tax and collecting dust on the shelf was always a buy. Nowadays the 3 I have are collecting dust. I’m not turning it down if someone wants to buy me one, but there’s a lot better whiskeys out there for significantly cheaper than you have to pay to get your hands on Elmer.

[Steel Shank 9428]

The longer aged, I think it's 15 years, is even better but hard to find. 

I’ve had one bottle of this (I’m a regular drinker of the 10 year noted above). This bottle was wonderful. Anybody know is of something similar that can be found regularly?

[Fud 9552]

If you were planning a bachelor party and are looking at a half day of distillery visiting from Louisville, what spots would you hit up?

This group is light on bourbon snobs and heavy on just wanting to get drunk and have fun 

[Bert Orange 1120]

Then go to whiskey thief for sure

[billfromlaketravis 11520]

20 hours ago, heso said:

Drinking B524 tonight. Really tasty, but it’s the only larceny barrel proof I’ve had so I dont have much to compare it too. Come to think of it, it might be the first barrel proof wheater I’ve had. I’m a fan.

BP wheaters aren’t easy to come by. Larceny is probably the easiest one to find off the top of my head. 

[billfromlaketravis 11520]

15 hours ago, Txslnghrns said:

It’s a solid bourbon. Nothing really jumps out at you. At least not to me. But my palette is still a work in progress and I’m not able to differentiate between flavors that others claim to identify. Oak and a light sweetness is there. A little thin. Classic bourbon profile but nothing really unique. And I suppose that is the draw? You’re getting a really good bang for the buck when paying retail. And honestly I don’t mind that I paid $90 for it. Because those other prices I’ve seen are absolutely ridiculous and I am glad I didn’t pay into the triple figures for it. But I can say I got a bottle and have had an opportunity to try it. Will continue to drink until empty.

I don’t think BT intended to be anything more than a tribute to Elmer. Then the bourbon boom happened, and it got a reputation as a more aged Blanton’s for $40. Any bar charging more than $10 a pour should be publicly shamed. 

I have no idea why ETL is on Spec’s call list. I assume it’s based on how many cases they get. I’d much rather call me for Stagg Jr or Antique. But I always pick up my bottle in case they want to throw me some party favors while I’m there. 

[billfromlaketravis 11520]

6 hours ago, Steel Shank said:

I’ve had one bottle of this (I’m a regular drinker of the 10 year noted above). This bottle was wonderful. Anybody know is of something similar that can be found regularly?

Where are you located? I’m unfamiliar with that site. 
 

Did you drink a store pick single barrel or just a single barrel? In my experience, the picks are usually better. If it’s a pick, the store or group should be printed somewhere on the bottle. I don’t think WT does tags anymore. 

[Steel Shank 9428]

37 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Where are you located? I’m unfamiliar with that site. 
 

Did you drink a store pick single barrel or just a single barrel? In my experience, the picks are usually better. If it’s a pick, the store or group should be printed somewhere on the bottle. I don’t think WT does tags anymore. 

This was just a screen grab off of the web. The only bottle I was able to but was from Twin Liquors some months ago. Here's a pic of my bottle:

 

 

[billfromlaketravis 11520]

34 minutes ago, Steel Shank said:

This was just a screen grab off of the web. The only bottle I was able to but was from Twin Liquors some months ago. Here's a pic of my bottle:

 

 

Based on the lettering, that’s a pick. Spec’s and Total usually have the SiB on the shelf. Picks come in a few times a year and are priced higher.