Bourbon

[Fud 9696]

9 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

I passed as well today. 

Their cheapest bottle isn't bad for high $20s (don't remember exactly what it cost me), but that to $50 is quite the jump 

[henrygandorf 29218]

so back in early january i got tipped off that a west coast chain restaurant was doing a whiskey of the month box, and they knew the picks from the first 5 months of the club.  the chatter also was that spots were limited, and to sign up then in order to get grandfathered in every month, and that you wouldn't be allowed to sign up right before the bottle you wanted, etc.

the closest location to me is huntington beach (about 55 min) but seemed like spots were filling up quick.  by later that day, all the locations were sold out.

january was high west double rye. 

february:

 

then today i picked up this little guy (the reason i joined):

 

april is a double box - buffalo trace + eagle rare.  may is blantons.  no info past that, but i'm happy with my decision.  car ride sucked.

also, yes, the elijah craig hat is awesome, and yes, it fits me terribly.  it fits my wife perfectly and now it's not my hat anymore.

[T’Boo Ted Marshall 2779]

PVW lottery entered.

[BigDHornfan 6625]

Utter shit day started when our new puppy broke her paw in three places,
But my awesome wife told me to honor my promise to our son to take him camping today.
So he’s snuggled in the tent snoring and I’m doing this.

Day doesn’t suck as much now.

[NOMAAA 1699]

13 hours ago, Fud said:

Is smoke wagon small batch a buy for ya'll at $55? I passed, but am wondering if I should buy it if I see it again

yes

[Fud 9696]

Debating whether or not I want to get the second Prideful Goat batch at Ryan's Liquore for $125 pre-tax, while potentially having to wait in a line. Supposedly better than the first batch, which was really damn good 

[BigDHornfan 6625]

57 minutes ago, Fud said:

Debating whether or not I want to get the second Prideful Goat batch at Ryan's Liquore for $125 pre-tax, while potentially having to wait in a line. Supposedly better than the first batch, which was really damn good 

without a doubt.  Get it.

[Fud 9696]

6 minutes ago, BigDHornfan said:

without a doubt.  Get it.

Just did. Got there right in time too

[Fud 9696]

Overheard at Spec's Smith 20 minutes ago

 

"Is there anything in particular you're looking for?"

 

Female: "Yes I need to get a bottle that's about $50 for a special occasion"

 

"Let me recommend Walking Stick to you. It's really good at this price point"

 

"Thanks!"

[BigDHornfan 6625]

Overheard at Spec's Smith 20 minutes ago
 
"Is there anything in particular you're looking for?"
 
Female: "Yes I need to get a bottle that's about $50 for a special occasion"
 
"Let me recommend Walking Stick to you. It's really good at this price point"
 
"Thanks!"

I would’ve walked up after and tell them,
Don’t buy that horse piss, get a bottle of 1920.
Fuck Specs.

[NoName 17103]

1 hour ago, Fud said:

Overheard at Spec's Smith 20 minutes ago

 

"Is there anything in particular you're looking for?"

 

Female: "Yes I need to get a bottle that's about $50 for a special occasion"

 

"Let me recommend Walking Stick to you. It's really good at this price point"

 

"Thanks!"

let me jump in here to ask what y'all rec for the $50 range for a gift/special occasion?

[cknight 184]

ECBP C920 worth $90 buy? I had a couple of bottles of the A release and really liked it but it was about $20 cheaper

[billfromlaketravis 11783]

1 hour ago, NoName said:

let me jump in here to ask what y'all rec for the $50 range for a gift/special occasion?

OF Whiskey Row Series. All of them are good. Try the BiB or the 1870. I’d assume you’ve already had 1910 and 1920. 

[heinhorn 16]

20 hours ago, Fud said:

Is smoke wagon small batch a buy for ya'll at $55? I passed, but am wondering if I should buy it if I see it again

I think so.  Where did you see it?

[Fud 9696]

1 minute ago, heinhorn said:

I think so.  Where did you see it?

Specs smith 

[henrygandorf 29218]

1 hour ago, NoName said:

let me jump in here to ask what y'all rec for the $50 range for a gift/special occasion?

1910.  mm private select.  wt rare breed.  russell's reserve single barrel.

that's if you like the person who's receiving the gift.  if otherwise, i have a different list.

[Neonmoon 38130]

4 hours ago, NoName said:

let me jump in here to ask what y'all rec for the $50 range for a gift/special occasion?

Does the person like bourbon? If so follow gandorf’s advice 

2 hours ago, henrygandorf said:

1910.  mm private select.  wt rare breed.  russell's reserve single barrel.

that's if you like the person who's receiving the gift.  if otherwise, i have a different list.

if not, buy Jack Daniels Single Barrel Select. It has a fancy looking bottle and it’s only $45

[Yev Kassem 1078]

3 hours ago, cknight said:

ECBP C920 worth $90 buy? I had a couple of bottles of the A release and really liked it but it was about $20 cheaper

C920 was the best of the bunch last year and they were all great (though A was a tad too hot). 

[Yev Kassem 1078]

4 hours ago, NoName said:

let me jump in here to ask what y'all rec for the $50 range for a gift/special occasion?

John J Bowman Single Barrel. Should be $45-50. It’s distilled by Buffalo Trace, but aged in Virginia. 

[Carl Spackler 3610]

3 hours ago, henrygandorf said:

1910.  mm private select.  wt rare breed.  russell's reserve single barrel.

that's if you like the person who's receiving the gift.  if otherwise, i have a different list.

Listen to this man.  I would add 4R Small Batch Select and Smoke Wagon Small Batch.

[Mo Horn 8933]

Enjoying a little taste of Texas tonight. 

[SMUlawUTgrad 81]

Having a fat pour of EC B520. Nice way to end the day.

[henrygandorf 29218]

8 minutes ago, SMUlawUTgrad said:

Having a fat pour of EC B520. Nice way to end the day.

then i woke up in bed.

[Hank Kingsley 21598]

Smoke Wagon Small Batch is probably worth $50-55 if you've never had a bottle, but it's not a repeat purchase IMO. 

 

[4th&Five 41902]

On 3/18/2021 at 7:06 PM, henrygandorf said:

so back in early january i got tipped off that a west coast chain restaurant was doing a whiskey of the month box, and they knew the picks from the first 5 months of the club.  the chatter also was that spots were limited, and to sign up then in order to get grandfathered in every month, and that you wouldn't be allowed to sign up right before the bottle you wanted, etc.

the closest location to me is huntington beach (about 55 min) but seemed like spots were filling up quick.  by later that day, all the locations were sold out.

january was high west double rye. 

february:

 

then today i picked up this little guy (the reason i joined):

 

april is a double box - buffalo trace + eagle rare.  may is blantons.  no info past that, but i'm happy with my decision.  car ride sucked.

also, yes, the elijah craig hat is awesome, and yes, it fits me terribly.  it fits my wife perfectly and now it's not my hat anymore.

Now I’m on a quest to find that hat. If your wife wants to sell it have her DM me. 

[henrygandorf 29218]

10 minutes ago, 4th&Five said:

Now I’m on a quest to find that hat. If your wife wants to sell it have her DM me. 

yeah, having it not fit right was one of the more significant bummers of the past several years that included a once-in-a-century pandemic and a capitol insurrection. still stings a bit. 

[billfromlaketravis 11783]

I had a couple pours of the NASA Liquor Doc Swinson’s store pick last night. My goodness, it was tasty. I’ll probably swing over to Ly’s on Monday and pick up a bottle. 

[BigDHornfan 6625]

600 bottles of Prideful Goat Batch 2 were sold by 10:30 this morning at 3 DFW area Goody Goody’s.

[Fud 9696]

My buddy gave me an Elijah Craig barrel proof for my birthday that’s 138.8 proof

[billfromlaketravis 11783]

I’m celebrating  the end of “rodeo”with this EH Taylor colonel guy: 

Edited March 21, 2021 by billfromlaketravis

[BigDHornfan 6625]

Batch 2 is goooood

[Yev Kassem 1078]

1 hour ago, BigDHornfan said:

Batch 2 is goooood

Glad I was able to get some!  I’m a fan as well. 

[Fud 9696]

Total Wine's spring raffle allocated bottle list

- Angels Envy Cask Strength
- Blade and Bow 22 year
- Blanton's
- Blanton's Gold
- EHT Barrel Proof
- Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch
- Michters 25 year Bourbon
- Old Fitz 14 BiB
- Old Forrester Birthday Bourbon
- Old Forrester 150 Anniversary Barrel Proof
- Parker's Heritage 10 year (14th Edition)
- Russell's Reserve 2003 Bourbon
- Weller 12
- Weller CYPB
- Weller FP
- Weller Single Barrel

[T’Boo Ted Marshall 2779]

I assume that is only open to certain level members?

[Fud 9696]

6 minutes ago, T’Boo Ted Marshall said:

I assume that is only open to certain level members?

The grand reserve thing you qualify for if you achieve 25,000 points in a calendar year (works out to $2,500 dollars without any multiplier buys)

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

8 minutes ago, T’Boo Ted Marshall said:

I assume that is only open to certain level members?

You're registered for the Pappy lottery right ?  

[T’Boo Ted Marshall 2779]

You're registered for the Pappy lottery right ?  

Sho nuff

[stork642 4511]

Today I saw Bardstown #2 and WR Double Oak SP each at around $60.  Should I prioritize one over the other or just get both?  

[USCATX 1087]

Not sure which is more dead, this great bottle of MGP or KU’s basketball team. 

[huge 3824]

I opened Disco 4 during the Horns game with some guys.  Oops, just about cashed it.  Need to find another.  (bottle and coach)

[billfromlaketravis 11783]

 

15 hours ago, stork642 said:

Today I saw Bardstown #2 and WR Double Oak SP each at around $60.  Should I prioritize one over the other or just get both?  

How is such a thing possible? 

[RichUT 1922]

 
How is such a thing possible? 

Must have meant Fusion series 2, which sells for ~$60

[stork642 4511]

3 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

 

How is such a thing possible? 

Oops. Should have been more specific.  It’s for Fusion series #2.  

Edited March 23, 2021 by stork642

[thrillhammer 686]

16 hours ago, stork642 said:

Oops. Should have been more specific.  It’s for Fusion series #2.  

get both.  all the bardstown is worth tasting, fusion or discovery.  they're doing interesting stuff as ndp's.  they've kind of bypassed the barrel folks.

woodford double-oaked is also an excellent bourbon.  not a collectors bottle, but a great drinker.

[thrillhammer 686]

5 minutes ago, thrillhammer said:

get both.  all the bardstown is worth tasting, fusion or discovery.  they're doing interesting stuff as ndp's.  they've kind of bypassed the barrel folks.

woodford double-oaked is also an excellent bourbon.  not a collectors bottle, but a great drinker.

sorry, i forgot bardstown is distilling, just not been doing it for that long.  i was thinking they were blenders for some demented reason.

[BrazilHorn 6789]

If you are looking for Buffalo Trace there is a ton at the Twin Liquors off Pleasant Valley & Riverside.

My kid had baseball practice over by there yesterday so I swung in to take a look around. I know there are some BT fans.

[billfromlaketravis 11783]

Are there any upcoming allocated releases I should be on the lookout for? 

[Buzzrock 15115]

1792 12 Year has been dropping around Atlanta but so far I have struck out. Anyone had the latest?

[Buzzrock 15115]

I did pick up a Rare Breed though. That’s good shit.

[SuperSport 1342]

If anyone is flying international from DFW tomorrow afternoon, they might be surprised By Looking At Nice Things On Nice Shelves in the duty free. $60, a little birdie allegedly told me...

Edited March 25, 2021 by SuperSport