Bourbon

[ckhorn 208]

18 minutes ago, ERhine said:

Have you only been to one liquor store?  People keep claiming Eagle Rare is hard to find on here.  I see it all the time.  Buffalo Trace is even easier to locate.

Those people must be going to TW. They had Buffalo Trace up front at Buy one at time counter. I kind of laughed.

Thinking about it some more. I think I will buy up the next 2 or ER i come across. No use in taking a chance.

Also, coming across a few Stagg Jrs. I want the real thing, but can't find any other than the bars. Should I pick the jrs up.

[Bozo_Casanova 26433]

Stagg Jr is to George T Stagg as Frank Sinatra, Jr is to Frank Sinatra.


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[Neonmoon 38129]

Won’t there be a flooded market at some point? Meaning when bourbon started becoming a thing, didn’t all the companies build more rickhouses? I thought I read an article or two about that. So one would think that in 2020 or something, there might be a shit ton of Pappy? Or do they make the same amount to keep it Rare?

[Yankee 39]

There was a relative shit ton of George T Stagg this year (38k) was still impossible to find retail. But buffalo billiards got a bottle, so there’s that.

[Biscuits And Groovy 21]

2 hours ago, ERhine said:

Have you only been to one liquor store?  People keep claiming Eagle Rare is hard to find on here.  I see it all the time.  Buffalo Trace is even easier to locate.

Nope. Spec's, Twin, Total Wine, and multiple local spots are all out of Buffalo Trace when I've gone. Maybe I've just been having the worst luck. They have the section marked off but its just empty. I grabbed a bottle of 1792 on recommendation most recently, but I haven't opened it yet. Been drinking rye.

[BigDHornfan 6545]

Nope. Spec's, Twin, Total Wine, and multiple local spots are all out of Buffalo Trace when I've gone. Maybe I've just been having the worst luck. They have the section marked off but its just empty. I grabbed a bottle of 1792 on recommendation most recently, but I haven't opened it yet. Been drinking rye.

Which 1792?
Only one I’ve liked has been the full proof.

[Biscuits And Groovy 21]

Just now, BigDHornfan said:

 

Which 1792?
Only one I’ve liked has been the full proof.

"Small Batch", 93.7 proof. I'm guessing its the standard 1792 offering. I just didn't have a bottle of bourbon in my cabinet, so I needed to buy something. Since Buffalo Trace was off the menu I went with this one.

[It Takes Eleven 7]

Friday, I had a glass of Larceny for the first time, very enjoyable.  Yesterday, I enjoyed a glass of Old Forester 1897 B.I.B.  Very easy drinking 100 proof.  They have a nice bourbon list at Local Three in Atlanta.  http://localthree.com/menus/menu_liquor.pdf

 

[Jerry Callo 8695]

14 hours ago, Biscuits And Groovy said:

Nope. Spec's, Twin, Total Wine, and multiple local spots are all out of Buffalo Trace when I've gone. Maybe I've just been having the worst luck. They have the section marked off but its just empty. I grabbed a bottle of 1792 on recommendation most recently, but I haven't opened it yet. Been drinking rye.

I usually have no problem finding Buffalo Trace at my Spec's or Twin Liquors.  Rarely on the shelf at Total Wine, though.  In fact, a couple months ago, TW had it as a one per person allocation along with ER10 and Blanton's.  Yeah, my one bottle that day was Blanton's.

[Gene Parmesan 4002]

This may be a stupid question, but what's the deal with Buffalo Trace?  I am not much of a connoisseur and mainly stick to the value brands, but BT was in my wheelhouse.  I new it was popular and for the most part was stocked at most stores.  I just assumed it was more mass produced bourbon.  Now it's not in any the stores I frequent.  I don't hunt like you guys, so I just moved on to another value offering.

[SMUlawUTgrad 81]

Finally tried Pappy 12 while in Vegas this past Friday. It was wonderful. Truly amazing. 

[Yankee 39]

15 hours ago, Biscuits And Groovy said:

"Small Batch", 93.7 proof. I'm guessing its the standard 1792 offering. I just didn't have a bottle of bourbon in my cabinet, so I needed to buy something. Since Buffalo Trace was off the menu I went with this one.

Didn't have a bottle of bourbon in my cabinet? Not sure I understand. Did you check the bunker? The closet? You mean you don't have boxes of bottles stashed all over the house from the last time a bottle was rumored to be going away or becoming allocated?

[BigDHornfan 6545]

Just picked this up at Spec’s.
Reviews have been good. It’s only $40 so if it’s not good I won’t be too upset.
It’s 8 year old WT juice.

[Biscuits And Groovy 21]

So the 1792 was too high rye for my bourbon tastes. I've got rye for when I wanna drink rye. I'm gonna make it my mixing bourbon.

Went to a small neighborhood spot to get something better and they had 4 bottles of Buffalo Trace on the shelf. I snagged two and was talking to the cashier about how various cheaper bourbons are becoming a pain in the ass to find, and how sub-$35 bottles are being reserved to a call list. He ended up letting me buy the one bottle of Weller 12 that they had in the back that someone forgot to pick up when they called. That's a pretty good score IMO. It's been a minute since I've seen Weller 12 on a shelf. 

[Neonmoon 38129]

Ha I want to know how Longbranch is 

[PantsTent 2002]

4 minutes ago, Neonmoon said:

Ha I want to know how Longbranch is 

Meh, It's alright (,alright, alright).

[Buzzrock 14902]

At the bourbon bar in my building (yes it’s dangerous) tonight I tried Taylor Seasoned Wood, Smooth Ambler Contradiction, Yellow Rose and Jameson Caskmate Stout Edition (note: not a bourbon). I enjoyed them all.

[mbpcb 55]

At the bourbon bar in my building (yes it’s dangerous) tonight I tried Taylor Seasoned Wood, Smooth Ambler Contradiction, Yellow Rose and Jameson Caskmate Stout Edition (note: not a bourbon). I enjoyed them all.

damn a bar in your building has EHT seasoned wood? best wishes to your liver

[mbpcb 55]

Ha I want to know how Longbranch is 

seems like a total marketing gimmick playing right into my vices and one i will fall for

[Buzzrock 14902]

damn a bar in your building has EHT seasoned wood? best wishes to your liver

Luckily it’s 25 miles away in some of the worst Atlanta traffic, so I don’t go very often.

I asked about WLW and the bartender said $65 a pour. Fuck that.

[It Takes Eleven 7]

15 minutes ago, Buzzrock said:

 

Luckily it’s 25 miles away in some of the worst Atlanta traffic, so I don’t go very often.

I asked about WLW and the bartender said $65 a pour. Fuck that.

 

Is this well-stocked bar in-town or OTP?

 

[otisdog 365]

So Barbara Bush, on her last night here, enjoyed some bourbon, according to the press. I know we've got some serious insiders here on surly, so who has the inside info on the pour?

RIP good lady...

[achooloco 1067]

On 3/26/2018 at 2:37 PM, mbpcb said:

so glad this thread lives on.  I opened a bottle of HW YKY last night in honor of the pending death of the old board/thread.

What is your take on YKY? This little store by me has blantons for $61, ER 1.75L for $61, and YKY for $72. It really kind of sticks out since it’s not really their fare; they have huge jugs of box wine, big Jose Cuervo signs, etc. but the dudes are nice and their prices for ER, BT, sazerac, EW single barrel, larceny are lower than the city by 5-10 bucks and the rest of the queens competition by a couple bucks.

My only hesitation on the YKY is that it looks dusty as hell. Same for the ER 1.75. Anyone have experience with buying from less high end stores? I know it’s just dust but could that be any indication that their storage methods might not be the best or the bottle could have turned? Worst case scenario I buy a skunk bottle but I’d like to avoid if possible. Full disclosure, I’m a beer drinker so no clue if the same rules apply for bourbon, please be kind surly on my ignorance.

[mbpcb 55]

i absolutely love YKY. i always have a backup bottle of it in my office in case i run out. but i’m a sucker for bourbons and ryes aged in wine barrels like MWND, YKY, and Straight Edge for my night caps in lieu of a more traditional port or for drinking when i’m not in the mood for heat... i also often enjoy with meals where is traditionally pair a big red. i wouldn’t fear the dust. sounds like a store that doesn’t have bourbon connesieurs as regulars so no one knows what it is?

[Jerry Callo 8695]

5 minutes ago, mbpcb said:

sounds like a store that doesn’t have bourbon connesieurs as regulars so no one knows what it is?

Agreed.  Sounds to me like a store owner /  manager you should get acquainted with.  Buy the bottles they have and have him contact when they get in similar bourbon.

[BigDHornfan 6545]

25 minutes ago, achooloco said:

What is your take on YKY? This little store by me has blantons for $61, ER 1.75L for $61, and YKY for $72. It really kind of sticks out since it’s not really their fare; they have huge jugs of box wine, big Jose Cuervo signs, etc. but the dudes are nice and their prices for ER, BT, sazerac, EW single barrel, larceny are lower than the city by 5-10 bucks and the rest of the queens competition by a couple bucks.

My only hesitation on the YKY is that it looks dusty as hell. Same for the ER 1.75. Anyone have experience with buying from less high end stores? I know it’s just dust but could that be any indication that their storage methods might not be the best or the bottle could have turned? Worst case scenario I buy a skunk bottle but I’d like to avoid if possible. Full disclosure, I’m a beer drinker so no clue if the same rules apply for bourbon, please be kind surly on my ignorance.

He only seems to be about $10 higher than retail on the blanton's and ER.   I'd buy him out and get to know him.

[thrillhammer 683]

i was impressed with the two bottles of high west i've bought, but it tends to get snubbed by the bourbon snobs because they use mgp.  

[mbpcb 55]

i enjoy HW quite a bit as a sipper but also the double rye is my go to for old fashioneds. i have a store pick double rye that i savor as a sipper though. double rye, MWND, YKY, Boureye, Son of Bourye... all are staples in my bar.

[Bozo_Casanova 26433]

i absolutely love YKY. i always have a backup bottle of it in my office in case i run out. but i’m a sucker for bourbons and ryes aged in wine barrels like MWND, YKY, and Straight Edge for my night caps in lieu of a more traditional port or for drinking when i’m not in the mood for heat... i also often enjoy with meals where is traditionally pair a big red. i wouldn’t fear the dust. sounds like a store that doesn’t have bourbon connesieurs as regulars so no one knows what it is?

Nice to see a shout out for Straight Edge. People dismiss it because it’s a contract bourbon novelty product (true), but it’s damn tasty.


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[mbpcb 55]

Nice to see a shout out for Straight Edge. People dismiss it because it’s a contract bourbon novelty product (true), but it’s damn tasty.


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as opposed to slaughterhouse which i think is hot garbage, sadly.

[Yankee 39]

Sorry boys McKenna named 2018 worlds best bourbon.

https://www.fredminnick.com/2018/04/19/best-bourbon-or-bourbon-pride-san-francisco/

[Dutchrudder 11133]

Never heard of it. Is it worth the hype?

[BigDHornfan 6545]

Yes. It better not start getting hard to find. Not much better for the price.

[UT Lawnghorn 758]

2 minutes ago, BigDHornfan said:

Yes. It better not start getting hard to find. Not much better for the price.

Seriously. I stopped by Total Wine last week to get a bottle for a friend and got a bottle of Henry McKenna for myself for $27. I'm gonna be pissed if I have to start working to find that like some of the other good brown waters.

[Dutchrudder 11133]

The 10 year is $27 at Total Wine. Should I buy all 18 of them?

[Yankee 39]

If you don’t someone else will. Gonna be hard to find, and they will take away age statement to meet demand, and those 10yrs will be worth lots of money. / tater

 

[Neonmoon 38129]

I picked up some McKenna 10 year a couple weeks ago based on this thread recs. Should have got more. 

[UT Lawnghorn 758]

10 minutes ago, Dutchrudder said:

The 10 year is $27 at Total Wine. Should I buy all 18 of them?

Dammit. I should've kept my mouth shut.

[Dutchrudder 11133]

Specs midtown said they have 36 cases. Sounds like a lot, is it really that plentiful or am I not asking about the right variety?

[BigDHornfan 6545]

Just grabbed the last 2 at my local Specs.

[Horn21 168]

I can’t see an immediate run on McKenna because of this SF award. Sure, it may see an uptick in demand, but the people who follow the SF spirit awards most likely already knew that this was a great value bourbon. Until you start overhearing people at the gas station and grocery store talking about it, I wouldn’t be too concerned.

[4th_and_18 687]

When people say buffalo trace is hard to find I’m always confused.



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[Dutchrudder 11133]

Yeah, got 3 bottles of McKenna 10 just for the hell of it. Specs on Wirt had about 12 on the shelf. Drinking it now, it's pretty good, nothing worth hoarding though. Not like my precious Eagle Rare....

[Bozo_Casanova 26433]

We talking ‘bout Henry McKenna. McKenna. Not Eagle Rare. Not Eagle Rare. We talking about McKenna.

McKenna.


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[Buzzrock 14902]

Is this well-stocked bar in-town or OTP?
 

Midtown. The Establishment.

[Buzzrock 14902]

I’m honestly surprised about the McKenna award. I got a bottle a couple years ago and was unimpressed. As I recall it was missing the sweetness that I like in bourbon.

I guess I should be glad that people are going to start hoarding something I don’t care for.

Can someone write an article about how Weller 12 is total shite?

[It Takes Eleven 7]

Midtown. The Establishment.

Thanks. I work in Midtown, will check it out.


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[Jimbaround 975]

4 hours ago, Dutchrudder said:

The 10 year is $27 at Total Wine. Should I buy all 18 of them?

Short answer: maybe?

I like it with a cube of ice that i leave in for a minute and take out.  Rounds the edges and makes for a very enjoyable sipper.

Edited April 20, 2018 by Jimbaround

[mbpcb 55]

if mckenna 10, which is wonderful at the price point, turns into the next tater chase, i may need to develop a new palate for high end tequila... which i am slowly appreciating because some have a bourbon taste to me, like clase azul... this turn of events would be beyond ridiculous.

 

[elguapo 4586]

11 hours ago, Buzzrock said:

I’m honestly surprised about the McKenna award. I got a bottle a couple years ago and was unimpressed. As I recall it was missing the sweetness that I like in bourbon.

I guess I should be glad that people are going to start hoarding something I don’t care for.

Can someone write an article about how Weller 12 is total shite?

It's a single barrel bourbon and I've found that it can vary quite a bit from bottle to bottle.