Bourbon

[Bozo_Casanova 26277]

Got a couple of decanters and set about tidying up the collection and dealing with some open bottles.
I won’t be drinking these tonight or tomorrow, but in one I made a batch of PMP.

In the other, I started an infinity bottle blending the following:
100ML Basil Hayden (80)
250ML Weller Reserve (90)
100ML Weller Antique (107)
200ML OF1910 (93)
50ML Legent (94)
100ML Flor de Cana 7 (80), because fuck it.

[BigDHornfan 6535]

My wife wins Christmas, she got me these shelves so I could redo the bar.

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

2 minutes ago, BigDHornfan said:

My wife wins Christmas, she got me these shelves so I could redo the bar.

I'm genuflecting as we speak.

[Bozo_Casanova 26277]

Wow

[Bigpoppapump 529]

 

51 minutes ago, BigDHornfan said:

My wife wins Christmas, she got me these shelves so I could redo the bar.

Probably top 3 humblebrag IMO.

Edited December 24, 2019 by Bigpoppapump

[Aqua Buddha 14501]

1 hour ago, BigDHornfan said:

My wife wins Christmas, she got me these shelves so I could redo the bar.

Jesus.

[Aqua Buddha 14501]

On 12/21/2019 at 8:53 PM, heso said:

It’s always been crazy to me how scarce eagle rare is in some places. I’ve never walked into a liquor store in PA and it not been on the shelf. More often than not it’s an end cap with 6+ cases waiting to be bought. 

I know and I don't understand it.  A friend of mine was driving through California and saw Eagle Rare everywhere.  He bought a bunch and brought it back.  Same thing when I'm in the Northeast.  There is plenty.  Can't find Blanton's anywhere, though.

[billfromlaketravis 11358]

1 hour ago, BigDHornfan said:

My wife wins Christmas, she got me these shelves so I could redo the bar.

Parker’s Hertiage and Four Roses Limites Edition on the second to bottom shelf. You monster!!!

[Deej 76546]

I'll be right over.

[BigDHornfan 6535]

I'll be right over.

Everyone of you surly bastards are welcome and I’ll open anything that isn’t.

 

 

 

[Deej 76546]

Now that's a plan.

[heso 2748]

I typically avoid putting a cherry in my Manhattan. That is until a friend gave me a jar of luxardo cherries. If you use cherries or not, get a jar of luxardos. 

[Errestaurants 2570]

1 hour ago, BigDHornfan said:

My wife wins Christmas, she got me these shelves so I could redo the bar.

This guy fucks?

[Neonmoon 38127]

I would probably ask for some WLW as I’ve never tried it, but that OG Old Scout Single Barrel hiding on the bottom left is calling my name 

[Chewbacca 7729]

I typically avoid putting a cherry in my Manhattan. That is until a friend gave me a jar of luxardo cherries. If you use cherries or not, get a jar of luxardos. 

They really are fantastic, aren't they?

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[BigDHornfan 6535]

I would probably ask for some WLW as I’ve never tried it, but that OG Old Scout Single Barrel hiding on the bottom left is calling my name 

It’s an 11 yr. so fucking good

[Okie State 3788]

I don't use them in my drinks either, but what's different about the Luxardos? Almost picked some up last night.

['stache 21765]

1 hour ago, Errestaurants said:

This guy fucks?

When not stricken by whiskey dick, damn that’s a lot o booze.

[Yev Kassem 1026]

1 hour ago, Okie State said:

I don't use them in my drinks either, but what's different about the Luxardos? Almost picked some up last night.

They’re a candied cherry. They taste kind of like a grape.  I hate regular cherries, but love luxardos. 

[RPM 26216]

Grabbed a bottle of Jefferson's Very Small Batch for sippin tonight and tomorrow. So gotdam smooth.

[Okie State 3788]

They’re a candied cherry. They taste kind of like a grape.  I hate regular cherries, but love luxardos. 

Guess I need to get some.

[deft 6797]

You can use the luxardo syrup as lube.  It's that damn good. 

[ckhorn 208]

4 hours ago, BigDHornfan said:

My wife wins Christmas, she got me these shelves so I could redo the bar.

You're the BOSS.

[ckhorn 208]

Just now, ckhorn said:

You're the BOSS.

Whats that GP like. I'm diggin some Gold right now.

[Buzzrock 14870]

So I guess we know where the next Surly happy hour will be taking place.

[Neonmoon 38127]

I must have missed 60 minutes, but Weller Single Barrel is coming in 2020

Please have a wider release than the full proof 

[billfromlaketravis 11358]

I’m sipping Old Rip Van Winkle and watching Die Hard right now. Christmas Eve couldn’t get much better. 

Pappy and Die Hard during Christmas is my most cherished tradition. 

People I would share Pappy with in order: 

1) Argyle 

2)  Hans

3) Ellis

4) Theo

5) John 

Edited December 25, 2019 by billfromlaketravis

[BigDHornfan 6535]

Whats that GP like. I'm diggin some Gold right now.

I don’t know, haven’t cracked it open yet.
Trying to trade it for a GTS and another OFBB.

[Bert Orange 1115]

6 hours ago, BigDHornfan said:

My wife wins Christmas, she got me these shelves so I could redo the bar.

Your longhorn and shelf system is shaming my container store rack system. 

BTW, that old Fitz sample was delicious. You need to try a sip of the SW versions. I just opened a 1972 and I’m in bourbon love. 
 

 

Edited December 25, 2019 by Bert Orange

[Buzzrock 14870]

Can someone stack rank the 1792s? I think I’ve only had the Full Proof and the regular. The FP is delicious napalm.

[Bert Orange 1115]

4 minutes ago, Buzzrock said:

Can someone stack rank the 1792s? I think I’ve only had the Full Proof and the regular. The FP is delicious napalm.

Sweet wheat man. Sweet wheat. 

[Party_Taco 3674]

WLW and Old Fitz with dinner leads into prepping for tomorrow...

Cheers y’all!

[BigDHornfan 6535]

Can someone stack rank the 1792s? I think I’ve only had the Full Proof and the regular. The FP is delicious napalm.

1. Full proof-store pick
1b. Full Proof
2. Sweet wheat
3. High Rye
4. Bottled in Bond
I haven’t had the 12 year or the port finish

[BigDHornfan 6535]

Your longhorn and shelf system is shaming my container store rack system. 

BTW, that old Fitz sample was delicious. You need to try a sip of the SW versions. I just opened a 1972 and I’m in bourbon love. 
 
 

DAMN.

[billfromlaketravis 11358]

2 hours ago, BigDHornfan said:

1. Full proof-store pick
1b. Full Proof
2. Sweet wheat
3. High Rye
4. Bottled in Bond
I haven’t had the 12 year or the port finish

I passed on the 12 year because I splurged that week. Big mistake. It was the first and the last time I’ve ever seen it for near MSRP. 

The Full Proof Total Wine Store Pick is amazing and the only reason I continue to shop their intermittently. 

[RaylanGivens 29]

7 hours ago, Neonmoon said:

I must have missed 60 minutes, but Weller Single Barrel is coming in 2020

Please have a wider release than the full proof 

Orange Label 

https://www.gobourbon.com/a-weller-single-barrel-label-has-appeared-on-the-ttb/

 

Edited December 25, 2019 by RaylanGivens

[Aqua Buddha 14501]

Merry Christmas!

 

[billfromlaketravis 11358]

6 hours ago, RaylanGivens said:

Orange Label 

https://www.gobourbon.com/a-weller-single-barrel-label-has-appeared-on-the-ttb/

 

I’m hoping for Antique like availability. 

Buffalo Trace is doing some cool things with Weller, Old Charter oak experiments, Buffalo Trace Experimental, and 1792 but I think they could do more. 

An eight to ten year old single barrel Sazerac Rye would be awesome. So would a high proof Eagle Rare. How about releasing some the Blanton’s European/Japanese products in the US? Their portfolio is so massive and includes so many beloved brands that could use a new offering. The possibilities are limitless. 

Edited December 25, 2019 by billfromlaketravis

[Bert Orange 1115]

18 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

I’m hoping for Antique like availability. 

Buffalo Trace is doing some cool things with Weller, Old Charter oak experiments, Buffalo Trace Experimental, and 1792 but I think they could do more. 

An eight to ten year old single barrel Sazerac Rye would be awesome. So would a high proof Eagle Rare. How about releasing some the Blanton’s European/Japanese products in the US? Their portfolio is so massive and includes so many beloved brands that could use a new offering. The possibilities are limitless. 

While Sazerac owns 1792, it isn’t a BT product. Different distillery and oversight. On Blantons, Sazerac can’t. They don’t own it.

Edited December 25, 2019 by Bert Orange

[Bert Orange 1115]

Bill, if you can get your hands on the BTAC ER17, it was increased to 101 proof last year and all years going forward. Realize it’s not exactly what you meant, but it, while rare and pricey, will at least give you a glimpse into what a high proof ER can be. 

[Bert Orange 1115]

And Merry Bourbon everyone!

[AustinMT 952]

So I know this is a bourbon board, but the Scotch board is dead.  Thought there would be plenty of general whisky knowledge here.  Gift from daughter/son-in-law.  Anyone familiar with this?

[Bozo_Casanova 26277]

I think it’s excellent.

[ERhine 1894]

Love almost everything I’ve had from Kavalan. They know what they’re doing.

[Party_Taco 3674]

Love almost everything I’ve had from Kavalan. They know what they’re doing.

Same, same.

[Ths71 472]

Can always depend on the brother-in-law to have something interesting.


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[Neonmoon 38127]

It’s okay, but I think it’s a little overrated. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Lot B is great though 

 

 

[heso 2748]

Merry Christmas gentlemen. 
 

I noticed tonight that Blanton’s seems to flow out of the bottle much faster when you have 5 more bottles in reserve. 

[billfromlaketravis 11358]

Old Rip Van Winkle is of course terrific. It’s probably the pick over Lot B every time. 

Here’s to hoping to Pappy 15 next December. 

[USCATX 1067]

Been loving the old MGP these days.  The OLC Magnus pick, Redemption 10 year high rye and Remus Volstead 14 are all on point.