Bourbon

[Firemans4Horn 17827]

I’d rather be stuck drinking WT101 the rest of my life than having to buddy up with a total wine rep and tell him his Nevada Slim rotgut cinnamon peach Hoover Dam edition whiskey was a great pick in order to get Blanton’s

[USCATX 1067]

42 minutes ago, Firemans4Horn said:

I’d rather be stuck drinking WT101 the rest of my life than having to buddy up with a total wine rep and tell him his Nevada Slim rotgut cinnamon peach Hoover Dam edition whiskey was a great pick in order to get Blanton’s

Nothing good ever happens from trying to talk to TW shills.  At least you might actually get something out of Twin and Spec’s.  

[Hank Kingsley 20678]

Bought my first MGP today. Was recommended by my FiL’s neighborhood liquor store guy. He said his big whiskey clients have been snatching it up.





Just opened it up, and it’s pretty good. A lot going on for $32. And a pretty nice finish for 92 proof (or maybe that's the weed I smoked shortly before drinking). 

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Edited September 9, 2020 by Hank Kingsley

[H_Boogie 80]

https://hardinhabitat.com/

I’m sure this violates some sort of board rule, but oh well. Not terrible odds with only 1,000 tickets being sold, and honestly that Stagg is a 2015 I think, which has value on its own. FYI


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[LCHorn 2585]

11 hours ago, H_Boogie said:

https://hardinhabitat.com/

I’m sure this violates some sort of board rule, but oh well. Not terrible odds with only 1,000 tickets being sold, and honestly that Stagg is a 2015 I think, which has value on its own. FYI


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There are no rules here, thanks for sharing.  Frankly I wish more folks would share raffles (preferably with better odds, though 😉).

[Eggo 3974]

Swung by the small liquor store near our family farm in Illinois. No good finds, but at least the baselines are available. 

[Hank Kingsley 20678]

Today was a good day.




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[Chewbacca 7729]

Swung by the small liquor store near our family farm in Illinois. No good finds, but at least the baselines are available. 

34 bucks for regular BT? Fuck me.

[huge 3788]

Today was a good day.




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Don’t tell anyone on here what you stepped in.

They will descend on it like locusts.

[huge 3788]

34 bucks for regular BT? Fuck me.

Is that low for you or high?

[Chewbacca 7729]

Is that low for you or high?

Very high. Even the place that is expensive by me is 26. Usually see it for 24 or so.

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

56 minutes ago, huge said:

Is that low for you or high?

It's a $26 bottle retail here in Va.

[TxTower 650]

34 bucks for regular BT? Fuck me.

Those are liters. Not terrible.

[TxTower 650]

This is good.

[Chewbacca 7729]

Those are liters. Not terrible.

That's better.

[Wanker Bob 379]

On 9/6/2020 at 4:35 PM, Tailgate said:

Fight me.

Go get you a bottle of Lagavulin 16 or even 8 and mix it 1:1 with coke. A "smokey cokey". Good stuff

[BigDHornfan 6535]

This is good.

Nice! Another local DFW pick.
This one is great too!

[Mac8111 2103]

 

Ultimate Spirit Challenge Results 2020

 

https://www.ultimate-beverage.com/upload/editor/2020/USC_2020_Top100_LR.pdf?r=1598878991

[billfromlaketravis 11358]

The Bourbon Pursuit episode this week features Jackie Zykan from Old Forester. Let's say she has some controversial opinions about Birthday Bourbon. 

[billfromlaketravis 11358]

39 minutes ago, Mac8111 said:

 

Ultimate Spirit Challenge Results 2020

 

https://www.ultimate-beverage.com/upload/editor/2020/USC_2020_Top100_LR.pdf?r=1598878991

Handy, Bowman, and Stagg Jr in the top 5. #BuffaloTraceMediaConspiracy 

[billfromlaketravis 11358]

44 minutes ago, Mac8111 said:

 

Ultimate Spirit Challenge Results 2020

 

https://www.ultimate-beverage.com/upload/editor/2020/USC_2020_Top100_LR.pdf?r=1598878991

H-Town representing at Number 56 with Yellow Rose American Rye Whiskey. 

[henrygandorf 29174]

these two arrived in the mail today.  i've never tried either.  nikka coffey is one of my favorites and i like the taste of the standard breck.

[huge 3788]

Someone remind me, is KC 25th store pick worth $130?

I saw an 8 row flint bottle.

[billfromlaketravis 11358]

10 minutes ago, huge said:

Someone remind me, is KC 25th store pick worth $130?

I saw an 8 row flint bottle.

I'd be all over that. 

[Bert Orange 1115]

1 hour ago, huge said:

Someone remind me, is KC 25th store pick worth $130?

I saw an 8 row flint bottle.

I’d bet that’s tasty. Not sure I’d pay $130 for it though. I felt the $90-100 retail for the non store pick was a bit much honestly. 

[Party_Taco 3674]

This is good.

Indeed it is - If you ever find the Double Oak, pull the trigger immediately. I’m lucky to live very close and try nearly everything they produce, but keep coming back to that gem.

[Party_Taco 3674]

Tapa DP

[Bert Orange 1115]

1 hour ago, Party_Taco said:

Indeed it is - If you ever find the Double Oak, pull the trigger immediately. I’m lucky to live very close and try nearly everything they produce, but keep coming back to that gem.

MGP rye is even better than MGP bourbon

[Bert Orange 1115]

Will be interesting to see if they can help restore Baltimore rye to its former prominence when their own distillate matures. 

[RaylanGivens 29]

On 9/9/2020 at 8:48 PM, TxTower said:

Those are liters. Not terrible.

RIF...

[billfromlaketravis 11358]

I had some regular, not s store, not a single barrel, 1792 Full Proof last night. 
 

[Eggo 3974]

What is our collective opinion about Noah's Mill? Went into Total Wine and didn't find anything interesting, so almost grabbed a NM. 

[NOMAAA 1696]

3 minutes ago, Eggo said:

What is our collective opinion about Noah's Mill? Went into Total Wine and didn't find anything interesting, so almost grabbed a NM. 

when i bought my first house i drank a bottle of it in one night.  woke up with a staph infection the next day.  does that help?

[Scooter Monzingo 820]

45 minutes ago, Eggo said:

What is our collective opinion about Noah's Mill? Went into Total Wine and didn't find anything interesting, so almost grabbed a NM. 

I’m no expert, and I don’t like to say a particular bourbon is bad. Only that I didn’t like the taste. That doesn’t apply to Noah’s..... that is bad bourbon.

[billfromlaketravis 11358]

1 hour ago, Eggo said:

What is our collective opinion about Noah's Mill? Went into Total Wine and didn't find anything interesting, so almost grabbed a NM. 

I believe it sourced by Willett, so it’s not good. 

[ISUCyclones 216]

Yesterday's pickups

[billfromlaketravis 11358]

4 minutes ago, ISUCyclones said:

Yesterday's pickups

Did you do some gift shop store shopping? 

[ISUCyclones 216]

Did you do some gift shop store shopping? 

Just old forester actually, makers 101 was at a store in Louisville and the Michters was at the Costco near my hood when I was getting gas to end the day haha.

[billfromlaketravis 11358]

1 hour ago, ISUCyclones said:

1 hour ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Did you do some gift shop store shopping? 

Just old forester actually, makers 101 was at a store in Louisville and the Michters was at the Costco near my hood when I was getting gas to end the day haha.

Nice...

[Neonmoon 38127]

3 hours ago, Eggo said:

What is our collective opinion about Noah's Mill? Went into Total Wine and didn't find anything interesting, so almost grabbed a NM. 

Noah’s Mill got its name because it was originally really good sourced 15 year old bourbon. Willet sourced it from Heaven Hill...allegedly. After it became a thing and probably because they ran out of the good 15 year stuff, they dropped the age statement and blend from bourbon that is rumored to be 4 year to 20 year stuff. Willet still sources it, rumored to be mixed from Heaven Hill and Beam. Who knows. But after the name became popular, the quality went down. I’m sure it’s still fine, but you might be able to get better stuff for $60 on the shelf. 

[billfromlaketravis 11358]

@Bert Orangedropped a bag. 
 

[Hank Kingsley 20678]

43 minutes ago, Neonmoon said:

Noah’s Mill got its name because it was originally really good sourced 15 year old bourbon. Willet sourced it from Heaven Hill...allegedly. After it became a thing and probably because they ran out of the good 15 year stuff, they dropped the age statement and blend from bourbon that is rumored to be 4 year to 20 year stuff. Willet still sources it, rumored to be mixed from Heaven Hill and Beam. Who knows. But after the name became popular, the quality went down. I’m sure it’s still fine, but you might be able to get better stuff for $60 on the shelf. 

Old Forester 1920 and Russell's Reserve SiB are my favorite buys (so far) around or under  $60. 

 

[Wanker Bob 379]

Ok bourbon snobs, I love reading this thread because I find it relaxing for some reason. And informative. I've gotten to try a few ones I liked from seeing it here so thank you guys for that. 

So I went to help out my sister in law today and stopped off at a Liquor King in her hood and saw some stuff I've never seen in my usual total wine/specs trips. Maybe you gents can take a look and tell me if anything here is worth the dough. I'm a wheater fan and picked up a bottle of Weller from them on this trip but will go back for more stuff if it's interesting. 

First up is their shelf of store pics

Ive never seen this particular wild turkey

Or this Bulleit

And I know several of you like the Old Scout but I was intrigued by their wheat one I've never seen before 

[ISUCyclones 216]

Under no circumstance should you get smooth ambler big level

[billfromlaketravis 11358]

5 minutes ago, ISUCyclones said:

Under no circumstance should you get smooth ambler big level

Listen to this man. 

[billfromlaketravis 11358]

13 minutes ago, Wanker Bob said:

Ok bourbon snobs, I love reading this thread because I find it relaxing for some reason. And informative. I've gotten to try a few ones I liked from seeing it here so thank you guys for that. 

So I went to help out my sister in law today and stopped off at a Liquor King in her hood and saw some stuff I've never seen in my usual total wine/specs trips. Maybe you gents can take a look and tell me if anything here is worth the dough. I'm a wheater fan and picked up a bottle of Weller from them on this trip but will go back for more stuff if it's interesting. 

First up is their shelf of store pics

Ive never seen this particular wild turkey

Or this Bulleit

And I know several of you like the Old Scout but I was intrigued by their wheat one I've never seen before 

I’d buy the Rare Breed and roll the dice with the Blender’s Select. 

[Neonmoon 38127]

Take the Rare Breed or actually, I spy some OF 1920 or 1910 on the shelf in the aisle behind the first pic

[billfromlaketravis 11358]

Zykan dropped one interesting piece of info during her third appearance on Bourbon Pursuit. Old Forester 100 is a blend of 4,6, and 8 year product. She said much of their 8 year inventory is dedicated to it. Not bad for $22. 
 

She also said every OF product is at least 4 years old. 

[Wanker Bob 379]

Now this is the excellent info I don't pay you blokes for. I bought a 1920 a few weeks ago and like it. Got a weller today and I've never tried weller so looking forward to it. 

They also had a Master's Keep Rye but I'm not paying that much for this stuff

Edited September 12, 2020 by Wanker Bob

[billfromlaketravis 11358]

Hancock’s Reserve remains delicious. I’m trying to save the good stuff until after I move.