Bourbon

[Neonmoon 38,127]

1 hour ago, billfromlaketravis said:

The Blackwells pick sold out in less than an hour. I’m about to throw in the towel on Four Roses picks. I’ve struck out many times this year. 

Yeah I could of bought one but flinched, when I circled back around. They were out. I blame myself. 

This Sam Houston 14 better be good to drown my tears 

[billfromlaketravis 11,358]

Wow. What a game. Knocking back an Eagle Rare store pick to celebrate. 

[Herbie Hancock 7,303]

What are we celebrating? That we had to scrape out a win by a red cunt hair against the same team that barely beat Houston Baptist by two???? If I had any Garrison Brothers I would punish my liver with that because it would be appropriate given today’s game, but I don’t possess that nastiness so 4R single barrel will have to do.

[RichUT 1,791]

Did someone say Garrison Brothers?

Picked this guy up this morning. I’ve only poured the neck so far, but I loved it.

[Neonmoon 38,127]

Drinking this Sam Houston 14. Taste is decent, very easy drinker, but zero nose and very light on the mouth. Repeal Reserve 4 blows the doors of this bottle. 

[BigDHornfan 6,535]

My local club’s latest pick. I was in on the tasting for it,
It’s damn tasty for being

If you’re looking for a great club to join,
Lookup Someone Say Whiskey on the FB.
Unlike most, it’s not just local.

[billfromlaketravis 11,358]

I wish Eagle Rare Store Picks we’re dramatically better than regular ER, but they’re not.This is disappointing given how much better Buffalo Trace Store Picks are that regular BT. 
 

I’ve heard legends about 11 year old Eagle Rare picks. I bet those are darned good. 

[Bozo_Casanova 26,277]

Meh, most store picks are nothing special in my experience, with some notable and consistent exceptions.

(no offense meant, @billfromlaketravis)

Edited September 28, 2020 by Bozo_Casanova

[billfromlaketravis 11,358]

5 minutes ago, Bozo_Casanova said:

Meh, most store picks are nothing special in my experience, with some notable and consistent exceptions.

(no offense meant, @billfromlaketravis)

Agree to disagree. Buffalo Trace, 1792 Full Proof, Knob Creek SiB, and Russell Reserve SiB are much better. 

[Bozo_Casanova 26,277]

Fair enough. 

[Herbie Hancock 7,303]

I will agree with Bozo for the most part, but the best store pick I’ve ever had was a 1792 FP barrel #505 from TW. Good god that was majestic

[huge 3,788]

I’ve had some knob creek store picks that were waaaaay better.

That’s been the biggest improvement for me.

[Eggo 3,974]

I guess the difference comes down to whether or not the barrel picker in the store has similar tastes to the customers. Human error and all 

[billfromlaketravis 11,358]

26 minutes ago, Herbie Hancock said:

I will agree with Bozo for the most part, but the best store pick I’ve ever had was a 1792 FP barrel #505 from TW. Good god that was majestic

I had a superb Total Wine pick before. I wonder if it was the same barrel? I bought at the TW Galleria location last year. 

[Herbie Hancock 7,303]

I had a superb Total Wine pick before. I wonder if it was the same barrel? I bought at the TW Galleria location last year. 

This one was two years ago and exclusive to the Hulen store I believe because they had the barrel on display. It was heavily ripe with very dark chocolate and a slight hint of leather. If I ever find another I’ll trade my son for it.

[BigDHornfan 6,535]

I will agree with Bozo for the most part, but the best store pick I’ve ever had was a 1792 FP barrel #505 from TW. Good god that was majestic

Don’t forget those 2 KC Goody picks we stumbled upon a couple of years ago.
God those were amazing

[Herbie Hancock 7,303]

Don’t forget those 2 KC Goody picks we stumbled upon a couple of years ago.
God those were amazing

Still have the one hidden in the very back of the closet so I don’t do something stupid like drink half of it in one night......again

[alincoln 2,364]

Anyone try the ECBP C920 yet?  Picked up a bottle on Saturday but haven't opened it yet.

[Carl Spackler 3,461]

On 9/25/2020 at 6:21 PM, billfromlaketravis said:

Pre-COVID my go to bourbons: 

Dive bar : Shot of WT101 and a High Life 

 

Many years ago at the Vesuvio Cafe in SF they had a "Rescession Special," which was a shot of Old Crow and a Bud draft.  Old Crow remains the worst Bourbon I have ever tried.  

[Yev Kassem 1,026]

1 hour ago, alincoln said:

Anyone try the ECBP C920 yet?  Picked up a bottle on Saturday but haven't opened it yet.

I’m still waiting on B520 to hit Texas...

[billfromlaketravis 11,358]

2 minutes ago, Carl Spackler said:

Many years ago at the Vesuvio Cafe in SF they had a "Rescession Special," which was a shot of Old Crow and a Bud draft.  Old Crow remains the worst Bourbon I have ever tried.  

Old Crow has a very interesting history. The last barrels distilled by founder James C. Crow in 1856 were said to be some of the finest bourbon ever produced. Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Crow

But yes, modern Crow is awful. It's younger Jim Beam White Label which is disgusting. 

[RichUT 1,791]

4 hours ago, alincoln said:

Anyone try the ECBP C920 yet?  Picked up a bottle on Saturday but haven't opened it yet.

A buddy of mine has a bottle. I tried a pour a little over a week ago, but it was in a social setting and not one where I was drinking it with any sort of critical thought. It was good, but I would like to gave another crack at it and compare it next to the A120 bottle I have. 

[billfromlaketravis 11,358]

Our guy reviewed all three batches of Old Forester 150. Link: 

 

[billfromlaketravis 11,358]

Some observations from the Mash & Drum Review: 

- Jason ranked the batches in order 1-3, but he seemed to like them all. 1 is fruity, 2 is less fruity with more oak, and he compared 3 to a Kentucky rye or a blend like Bourye. So pretty consistent with the press release tasting notes. It looks like OF is sending out pint size samples of Batches 2 and 3. It's kind of curious the reviewers aren't getting Batch 1 samples. Based on the number of barrels, I would guess Batch 1 will be the hardest to come by. 

- No age statement, but he said they're 6-7 years old and aged in a heat cycled rickhouse. It pisses me off that Old Forester cuts corners, but it seems to work. 

- Jason suggested not paying more than the MSRP of $150. He estimated some of the batches will go for $450 to $600 on the secondary market. He said the OF 150 is better, but SiB Barrel Proof has many of the same qualities.

[Neonmoon 38,127]

I'll just continue to drink my 1870 and 1910 

[BrazilHorn 6,576]

Picked up a bottle of this at Shaker off airport yesterday. Looking forward to trying it.

[Bozo_Casanova 26,277]

 

1 hour ago, Neonmoon said:

I'll just continue to drink my 1870 and 1910 

[billfromlaketravis 11,358]

2 hours ago, Neonmoon said:

I'll just continue to drink my 1870 and 1910 

1870 is tasty. 

[RichUT 1,791]

I'd happily pick up any of the three 150 releases if I somehow managed to score them at retail. I don't see any scenario where that happens, and have already written off ever getting to try them. 

[USCATX 1,067]

6 hours ago, BrazilHorn said:

Picked up a bottle of this at Shaker off airport yesterday. Looking forward to trying it.

100% jimmy red corn so you know it’s good!  Also extra points for the twee packaging.

Edited September 30, 2020 by USCATX

[billfromlaketravis 11,358]

@Yev Kassem, I’m just getting Mash & Drum’s reviews. I think he has a really good palette, but it seems like Jason likes everything. 
 

Has he ever panned a big release? 

[Yev Kassem 1,026]

30 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

@Yev Kassem, I’m just getting Mash & Drum’s reviews. I think he has a really good palette, but it seems like Jason likes everything. 
 

Has he ever panned a big release? 

If I recall, he wasn’t huge on OFBB this year. I don’t think he said it was bad, just not as good as previous years. 

[billfromlaketravis 11,358]

5 minutes ago, Yev Kassem said:

If I recall, he wasn’t huge on OFBB this year. I don’t think he said it was bad, just not as good as previous years. 

He’s been critical of the Buffalo Trace secondary market. It’s the only time I can remember Jason getting really negative. 

[Yev Kassem 1,026]

4 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

He’s been critical of the Buffalo Trace secondary market. It’s the only time I can remember Jason getting really negative. 

Yeah, he’s definitely hit them hard on that front. 

I think he also wasn’t too crazy about Old Tub. 

[billfromlaketravis 11,358]

I ran the math on the OF 150 releases. I wouldn't get your hopes up. 

Batch 1 = 46 barrels 

Batch 2 = 48 barrels 

Batch 3 = 53 barrels 

A close reference point would be the 2018 release of Eagle Rare 18. 

45 barrels 

1,627 bottles 

 

I hope the reviewers jealously guard their pint sample bottles. It's probably the only OF 150 they will obtain. 

 

 

Edited September 30, 2020 by billfromlaketravis

[Smax 3,800]

Nice find today

[Neonmoon 38,127]

You didn't want any of that Devil's River action?

[billfromlaketravis 11,358]

10 minutes ago, Smax said:

Nice find today

Texas, that is not. 

[Smax 3,800]

27 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Texas, that is not. 

Lafayette 

[billfromlaketravis 11,358]

15 minutes ago, Smax said:

Lafayette 

While you're in town, I see that Total Wine has the 2020 Maker's Mark Limited Edition. 

 

edit: I'd check your local Total Wine. I just bought two SE4 X PR5's, and Marker's Mark 101. 

Edited September 30, 2020 by billfromlaketravis

[Smax 3,800]

While you're in town, I see that Total Wine has the 2020 Maker's Mark Limited Edition. 
 
edit: I'd check your local Total Wine. I just bought two SE4 X PR5's, and Marker's Mark 101. 

Oh?

[Carl Spackler 3,461]

While I can complain about the relative shortage of Weller, ETL and others in SoCal, one thing that is plentiful here is ER10.  This is a pretty common sight at my local place.

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[RichUT 1,791]

Why do people still refer to it as Eagle Rare 10 when the age statement was dropped years ago. Aren’t all indications that it’s younger than 10 years now?

['stache 21,764]

8 minutes ago, RichUT said:

Why do people still refer to it as Eagle Rare 10 when the age statement was dropped years ago. Aren’t all indications that it’s younger than 10 years now?

My last bottle I bought about a year ago still said "Aged 10 Years" on the back. 

['stache 21,764]

Has there been a recent release of Eagle Rare? I saw it a few placed last year and am willing to do a little "hunting" this week if there has been a large recent release. I only know of one shop that treats it like a unicorn and advertises limited releases throughout the year.

[smwhorn 481]

28 minutes ago, Carl Spackler said:

While I can complain about the relative shortage of Weller, ETL and others in SoCal, one thing that is plentiful here is ER10.  This is a pretty common sight at my local place.

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where dis is?

 

[Carl Spackler 3,461]

36 minutes ago, RichUT said:

Why do people still refer to it as Eagle Rare 10 when the age statement was dropped years ago. Aren’t all indications that it’s younger than 10 years now?

It still has the 10-year age statement on the back label.

[Carl Spackler 3,461]

12 minutes ago, smwhorn said:

where dis is?

 

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[Hank Kingsley 20,678]

Just got this at Total Wine Heights location in Houston. Watched them stack 3 cases on storage area above bourbon shelves. Had an employee snag me one from the box. Currently not on the shelf but ask them to climb up and get you one. $53.99 + tax.


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[Herbie Hancock 7,303]

While I can complain about the relative shortage of Weller, ETL and others in SoCal, one thing that is plentiful here is ER10.  This is a pretty common sight at my local place.

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Grab that Larceny barrel proof as well. Tasty stuff. Not a fan of their small batch offering but the BP is tits