Bourbon

[Fondren & Main 6665]

3 hours ago, Buzzrock said:

Blanton’s Gold to become an annual domestic release


https://thewhiskeywash.com/whiskey-styles/bourbon/blantons-gold-to-be-made-an-annual-domestic-bourbon-release-by-buffalo-trace/amp/

Cool another bourbon I won’t be able to get because of the hoarders.  Hope they all get dick AIDS and ebola.

Edited February 28, 2020 by Fondren & Main

[billfromlaketravis 11357]

I picked ups bottle of the Twin Liquors’ Private Select. Hard to say no for $50.99. Interesting stave selection, they skipped Maker’s 46 staves. 
 

I’m drinking a Private Select from a small liquor store in East Houston tonight. Should be interesting. 

[Scooter Monzingo 820]

What are you paying for 15 year old Old Fitzgerald in the glass decanter bottle? 

[achooloco 1065]

welp ...  it's been a historic week, for better or for worse, and i'm still here . . . at least at the beginning, not judging just saying but I can say I was there.  so with that in mind i am cracking open the 1910. smells sweet, mellow and very nice. tastes great, thanks for posting about it. cheers

 

 

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

Of the 2 which would be the rec to buy if you have the choice the 1910 or 1920  Old Forrester ?

[ISUCyclones 216]

2 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

I picked ups bottle of the Twin Liquors’ Private Select. Hard to say no for $50.99. Interesting stave selection, they skipped Maker’s 46 staves. 
 

I’m drinking a Private Select from a small liquor store in East Houston tonight. Should be interesting. 

Glad to see you liked that first private select, those are usually really solid bottles. Can't beat it for 50 bucks. 

[billfromlaketravis 11357]

11 minutes ago, ISUCyclones said:

Glad to see you liked that first private select, those are usually really solid bottles. Can't beat it for 50 bucks. 

I’m a convert. I thought Maker’s was bad at everything, but Private Select changed my mind. It goes to show when you have a some talented people at a giant brand, they can put out a quality product. Jack Daniel’s Heritage also comes to mind. 

Edited February 29, 2020 by billfromlaketravis

[Neonmoon 38127]

32 minutes ago, Onboard 2.0 said:

Of the 2 which would be the rec to buy if you have the choice the 1910 or 1920  Old Forrester ?

Personal preference. Most will rave about one or the other. It’s a Rorschach test of good bourbon. 

[achooloco 1065]

 

36 minutes ago, Onboard 2.0 said:

Of the 2 which would be the rec to buy if you have the choice the 1910 or 1920  Old Forrester ?

never had 1920 so can't judge ...yet. might as well get some this wknd,  f it, if i'm stuck at home i'm gonna be drunk. 

[Yev Kassem 1026]

Drinking some 1920 right now. Very complex flavor profile, but really enjoyable. 

[thrillhammer 683]

3 hours ago, Scooter Monzingo said:

What are you paying for 15 year old Old Fitzgerald in the glass decanter bottle? 

i'd pay a lot.  what are you seeing?

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

1 minute ago, thrillhammer said:

i'd pay a lot.  what are you seeing?

Both are on sale right now for about $50 in Va.  4-8 bottles on the shelf most days.

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

12 minutes ago, Neonmoon said:

Personal preference. Most will rave about one or the other. It’s a Rorschach test of good bourbon. 

Well hell, that's just a good excuse to buy one of each...... for scientific, investigation purposes of course.

[ISUCyclones 216]

19 minutes ago, Onboard 2.0 said:

Both are on sale right now for about $50 in Va.  4-8 bottles on the shelf most days.

If it's actually the 15 year decanter for 50 you should buy them all. Never seen it for less than about 140.

[ISUCyclones 216]

57 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

I’m a convert. I thought Maker’s was bad at everything, but Private Select changed my mind. It goes to show when you have a some talented people at a giant brand, they can put out a quality product. Jack Daniel’s Heritage also comes to mind. 

Absolutely, the jd heritage was one that surprised me too. 

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

Just now, ISUCyclones said:

If it's actually the 15 year decanter for 50 you should buy them all. Never seen it for less than about 140.

These are the bottles of prohibition style 1910 and 1920. 

[Neonmoon 38127]

I’m enjoying some 1910 now

[ISUCyclones 216]

20 minutes ago, Onboard 2.0 said:

These are the bottles of prohibition style 1910 and 1920. 

My bad, about msrp and both are excellent

[Chewbacca 7729]

Of the 2 which would be the rec to buy if you have the choice the 1910 or 1920  Old Forrester ?

I much prefer 1910, but to each his own.

[Buzzrock 14870]

I’ve prayed and dreamed for this day to come.

I recently got a bottle shipped from the UK for $125. $120 MSRP for the US release is bullshit.

[Godzillatron 292]

I’m a convert. I thought Maker’s was bad at everything, but Private Select changed my mind. It goes to show when you have a some talented people at a giant brand, they can put out a quality product. Jack Daniel’s Heritage also comes to mind. 

Opened a bottle myself tonight. Agree with your take, good juice.

[deft 6791]

I picked ups bottle of the Twin Liquors’ Private Select. Hard to say no for $50.99. Interesting stave selection, they skipped Maker’s 46 staves. 
 
I’m drinking a Private Select from a small liquor store in East Houston tonight. Should be interesting. 

Twin private select is ok. Specs private is better even without $1 sale.

I’m a convert. I thought Maker’s was bad at everything, but Private Select changed my mind. It goes to show when you have a some talented people at a giant brand, they can put out a quality product. Jack Daniel’s Heritage also comes to mind. 

Makers bad at everything? Delete your account.

I’m enjoying some 1910 now

Delicious every time I crack it.

[Scooter Monzingo 820]

4 hours ago, thrillhammer said:

i'd pay a lot.  what are you seeing?

I hate to say it, but around $400

[thrillhammer 683]

5 hours ago, Scooter Monzingo said:

I hate to say it, but around $400

okay, well I wouldn't pay that much.  it's a rare find though. 

[T’Boo Ted Marshall 2723]

I haven’t seen Makers PS in Dallas for less than $60.

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

Doing a job site visit to a rural, river region of Va. yesterday (The Northern Neck). Stopped in the local ABC store.

They'd just stocked the shelves with 8 bottles of ER. I know it's not really rare, but you just don't see it on shelves like ya used to. Grabbed 2, and a bottle of Rare Breed 116, which is also getting scarce lately.   They had a pretty damn nice selection of stuff you don't see often. I'll have several more visits before the project is finished, I'll be stopping in to grab some 1910, and 1920 next time.

[billfromlaketravis 11357]

8 hours ago, deft said:

 

Twin private select is ok. Specs private is better even without $1 sale.



Makers bad at everything? Delete your account.



Delicious every time I crack it.

 

Spec’s store picks/single barrels are usually really good.

[Bozo_Casanova 26271]

15 hours ago, Scooter Monzingo said:

What are you paying for 15 year old Old Fitzgerald in the glass decanter bottle? 

It doesn't exist. 

[Bert Orange 1115]

16 hours ago, Scooter Monzingo said:

What are you paying for 15 year old Old Fitzgerald in the glass decanter bottle? 

Regularly available at 300 (sometimes less) or twice retail. 

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

54 minutes ago, Bozo_Casanova said:

It doesn't exist. 

So you were waxing philosophical like ?

[Party_Taco 3674]

Just circling back to say that Parker’s Heritage Rye is stupid delicious.

[deft 6791]

I haven’t seen Makers PS in Dallas for less than $60.

I think the price point being discussed was twin dollar days.

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

I used to dislike Makers Mark, but have come back around to it as of late.  It's one of those bourbons a non bourbon bar will often have along with Jack, Jim and Woodford.

[T’Boo Ted Marshall 2723]

MM was my back up mixer when Weller SR started rising in price and scarcity. Now MM is going that route as well.
Tired Benchmark while hunting last week and it will probably replace them.

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

Just now, T’Boo Ted Marshall said:

MM was my back up mixer when Weller SR started rising in price and scarcity. Now MM is going that route as well.
Tired Benchmark while hunting last week and it will probably replace them.

I never liked MM as a mixer.  Bourbon and ginger are one of my favorites, and I never liked MM and ginger.

[huge 3788]

What about Larceny as a mixer. It’s cheap enough

[USCATX 1067]

I’ve somehow made it 100+ bottles into this without ever trying WT rare breed.  Found it for $38 at an otherwise picked over Twin during the sale for $38 and couldn’t pass it up.  

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

1 minute ago, USCATX said:

I’ve somehow made it 100+ bottles into this without ever trying WT rare breed.  Found it for $38 at an otherwise picked over Twin during the sale for $38 and couldn’t pass it up.  

$38 ?!  Typically $54 around here.  That's a solid buy.   I think for a 116 proof bourbon, it drinks got damned smooth.

I throw a small ice chip in to negate the alcohol burn.  Some nice flavors come forward, and 2 good pours gets you where you need to be.

[T’Boo Ted Marshall 2723]

What about Larceny as a mixer. It’s cheap enough

It’s doesn’t change the fact it is awful

[Bozo_Casanova 26271]

 

11 minutes ago, T’Boo Ted Marshall said:

It’s doesn’t change the fact it is awful

Awful? Larceny is exactly as good as regular Makers. It’s a fine wheater for mixing, a crowd pleaser  straight, and it’s got no spikes in the profile to hate. 

[conVINCEd 21468]

1 hour ago, T’Boo Ted Marshall said:

MM was my back up mixer when Weller SR started rising in price and scarcity. Now MM is going that route as well.
Tired Benchmark while hunting last week and it will probably replace them.

I throw a bottle of Benchmark in the cart last week after reading about it here.  That’s the best bottle of dirt cheap bourbon I’ve ever had.

[T’Boo Ted Marshall 2723]

I know it is unpopular around here. I just don’t like the profile. I’ve tried numerous times and it leaves a bad finish for me.

[USCATX 1067]

2 hours ago, Onboard 2.0 said:

$38 ?!  Typically $54 around here.  That's a solid buy.   I think for a 116 proof bourbon, it drinks got damned smooth.

I throw a small ice chip in to negate the alcohol burn.  Some nice flavors come forward, and 2 good pours gets you where you need to be.

Yeah, dollar sale for the win.  I’ll try it with my favorite RR pick and WT decades to see how it holds up. 

[Party_Taco 3674]

There are good days, and then there are VERY good days...

[Carl Spackler 3461]

20 hours ago, Onboard 2.0 said:

Of the 2 which would be the rec to buy if you have the choice the 1910 or 1920  Old Forrester ?

1910

[billfromlaketravis 11357]

4 hours ago, Party_Taco said:

Just circling back to say that Parker’s Heritage Rye is stupid delicious.

Missed the cut by a couple days. SOB. 

Spec’s Larceny SiB are much better than regular Larceny. Otherwise it’s a pass, even as a mixer. 

Benchmark 8 is the people’s champ in Texas. It’s our Heaven Hill 6. 

I have Friday/Saturday drinkers and Sunday drinkers. The Sunday stuff is usually a cut below Friday/Saturday. I usually drink Rare Breed on Sunday, but it consistently out performs its counterparts. It’s my most frequent recommendation. 

[Godzillatron 292]

I throw a bottle of Benchmark in the cart last week after reading about it here.  That’s the best bottle of dirt cheap bourbon I’ve ever had.

Try Early Times BiB. Pretty solid cheap bottle.

[Scooter Monzingo 820]

1 hour ago, Carl Spackler said:

1910

That is what I went with. It was following a recommendation upthread where someone claimed that it tastes like a “Twix bar”. I bought it, I liked it. Don’t look at the label, judge the juice.

It is what caused me to start doing taste tests. At $50 it held its own against some bottles I paid far more for. Solid recommendation right there. 

[Party_Taco 3674]

Holy shittttt this Calumet is good.

Light notes of vanilla and charcoal on the front, mouthfeel is syrupy and the finish is char forward with hints of oak and just a touch of sweetness.

Very distinct, not too hot for a 12 year. I dig it as a change of pace, but this would bowl you over as anything but a special occasion drinker. Half way through the pour and I’m already contemplating bad decisions...

[BigDHornfan 6533]

It’s a really awesome night.