Bourbon

[Neonmoon 38130]

The Bed Bath and Beyond sells hard liquor in Louisiana. Being lit is strongly encouraged in that state 

[billfromlaketravis 11783]

Yep McKenna 10 is still darned good. I bought this bottle at NASA for $40. Worth it. 

[BigDHornfan 6625]

Talked the wife into converting our very sparsely used family room into a bar.
Surprised the shit out of me when she said yes, only cost me a new living room set.
Always a hidden agenda.

But so far, the room is coming together quite nicely.
Just waiting on a media cabinet for under the tv and a bar that’s coming mid June.

[thrillhammer 686]

20 hours ago, Onboard 2.0 said:

Annual fly fishing trip this weekend, the Tribute to red meat, and brown liquor weekend Vol. 18. The OF family was on the menu for the weekend along with the regular standards Blantons, Eagle rare, Bulleit, EH Taylor, Makers.  Had Michters small batch for the first time, damn good stuff. It's going in the rotation. 

Lamb chops, venison sausage, Bacon wrapped venison chunks, smoked pork butts, tuna steaks, NY strips, and assorted other meat offerings were had by all. 

coastal or freshwater flyfishing?   Nice liquor and food selection.  that's the fine life, baby.

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

23 minutes ago, thrillhammer said:

coastal or freshwater flyfishing?   Nice liquor and food selection.  that's the fine life, baby.

We were in the Blue Ridge mountains on the Jackson river, Sort of southwestern Va. about 2,000 elevation. You're fishing for Brook, Brown, Rainbow trout, and the odd smallmouth. Most run in the 10-12" range, but I've pulled a couple 18" trout out. We do catch, and release.

 

[Neonmoon 38130]

I’m moving across country and movers aren’t allowed to haul alcohol. I can only fit a couple cases in the car. There are probably two cases of good bourbon I need to drink before the end of the month. This could get dangerous 

[HouTex 1912]

I’m moving across country and movers aren’t allowed to haul alcohol. I can only fit a couple cases in the car. There are probably two cases of good bourbon I need to drink before the end of the month. This could get dangerous 

Rent a U haul.

[Herbie Hancock 7452]

Rent a U haul.

Driving cross country sitting upright at a 90 degree angle and doing it at 58mph ain’t appealing to most

[Neonmoon 38130]

These guys didn’t make the first cut

I’m probably going to drink the W12 and Boone 12 before I leave.

[billfromlaketravis 11783]

22 minutes ago, Neonmoon said:

I’m moving across country and movers aren’t allowed to haul alcohol. I can only fit a couple cases in the car. There are probably two cases of good bourbon I need to drink before the end of the month. This could get dangerous 

I moved from the Heights to Memorial and I was able to put everything in my car. It took two trips, but I made it work. I used a hodge-podge of soft coolers and extra boxes. 

Moving across country is another ball game, but the bottles are heartier than you think. I think if you wrapped everything well and filled your trunk, most if not all your bottles would survive the trip. 

If all else fails, 3 Men Movers moved a case of booze I forgot about without incident. 

[Neonmoon 38130]

20 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

I moved from the Heights to Memorial and I was able to put everything in my car. It took two trips, but I made it work. I used a hodge-podge of soft coolers and extra boxes. 

Moving across country is another ball game, but the bottles are heartier than you think. I think if you wrapped everything well and filled your trunk, most if not all your bottles would survive the trip. 

If all else fails, 3 Men Movers moved a case of booze I forgot about without incident. 

Yeah this is a one trip only deal. I’m not going to hire an extra set of movers to move a couple cases of bourbon across 10 states. I have two cases that are valuable to me, which will make the cut with clothes and dogs but the rest will be drank, sold, or donated. 

[RichUT 1922]

Tip the movers an extra $50 and tell them you won’t hold them responsible for any bottles that may break. 90%+ chance they will take that deal and your bottles will arrive with no problems.

[conVINCEd 21477]

3 hours ago, Neonmoon said:

I’m moving across country and movers aren’t allowed to haul alcohol. I can only fit a couple cases in the car. There are probably two cases of good bourbon I need to drink before the end of the month. This could get dangerous 

I did not know this was a thing, and will be moving across the country later this year.  Thank you for making me aware of this, bourbon purchases are now on pause and I will begin to plow through what is on hand.

[RichUT 1922]

In addition to the advice I provided above, I want to clarify that they can’t haul any OPEN bottles of alcohol. They can absolutely haul anything that still has the original seal intact.

[Carl Spackler 3610]

4 hours ago, Neonmoon said:

I’m moving across country and movers aren’t allowed to haul alcohol. I can only fit a couple cases in the car. There are probably two cases of good bourbon I need to drink before the end of the month. This could get dangerous 

It's a huge imposition, but I can help.  Go ahead and send me whatever you can't drink.

[Hank Kingsley 21598]

Caught one of my white whales today. I have never ever seen a Michter’s on a shelf that wasn’t their standard bourbon/rye/sour mash/unblended whiskey...until today.

Priced at $159, which is a secondary price I happily paid.




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[Neonmoon 38130]

4 hours ago, RichUT said:

In addition to the advice I provided above, I want to clarify that they can’t haul any OPEN bottles of alcohol. They can absolutely haul anything that still has the original seal intact.

Thanks, this might have saved a few soldiers.

[Fud 9696]

Looks like Buffalo trace allocateds hit houston today. Of course, I’m only 10 hours late in noticing 

[BigDHornfan 6625]

Caught one of my white whales today. I have never ever seen a Michter’s on a shelf that wasn’t their standard bourbon/rye/sour mash/unblended whiskey...until today.

Priced at $159, which is a secondary price I happily paid.




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That’s $100 under secondary.
Nice score


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[billfromlaketravis 11783]

1 hour ago, Fud said:

Looks like Buffalo trace allocateds hit houston today. Of course, I’m only 10 hours late in noticing 

Which ones? 

[USCATX 1087]

22 hours ago, Neonmoon said:

These guys didn’t make the first cut

I’m probably going to drink the W12 and Boone 12 before I leave.

Is this where I offer to send a shipping tag and you see a nice little bump in your Venmo?

[USCATX 1087]

9 hours ago, BigDHornfan said:

That’s $100 under secondary.
Nice score


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Exactly.  That was secondary about a year and a half ago.  Barrel Strength is better than M10 rye so even at $160 you’re winning. 

[Fud 9696]

9 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Which ones? 

Looked like ER, EH Small Batch, and Stagg Jr from the HTX Bourbon Hunter account. So nothing terribly hard to find, but stuff I wouldn't mind getting at near MSRP

[billfromlaketravis 11783]

Get your tickets while they last!!

https://www.bourbonhouse.com/event/dickel-whiskey-dinner-copy/

[stork642 4511]

 

This is damn good for $26.  They’ve got a bunch at Spec’s central expressway in Dallas.  I think I’m going back tomorrow to get another one.  

[4th&Five 41902]

Larceny is great but also readily available. No need to horde it. 

[stork642 4511]

10 minutes ago, 4th&Five said:

Larceny is great but also readily available. No need to horde it. 

This one is a little different because it’s a single barrel.  

[4th&Five 41902]

On 4/22/2021 at 2:20 PM, usmc0331horn said:

Being brand new to bourbon, what should I definitely have in my home bar? I drank some Woodford yesterday and it was decent but I have no idea what is good or isn't at a decent price. I've consumed many if not most of the white whale beers and think I'm ready to move on to our beloved bourbons.

ahh gotcha.  didn't notice.

Edited May 6, 2021 by 4th&Five

[billfromlaketravis 11783]

The Spec's Larceny picks have been hit or miss. If you're going to go that route, I'd recommend Ly's/NASA Larceny picks. I haven't had a bad one yet, and they're under $25. 

[billfromlaketravis 11783]

Elmer T. Lee is incoming. Pics to come later. 

[billfromlaketravis 11783]

[Party_Taco 3882]

Lucky bastard...

Today’s haul was light on bourbon but high on deliciousness:

[conVINCEd 21477]

6 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

The Spec's Larceny picks have been hit or miss. If you're going to go that route, I'd recommend Ly's/NASA Larceny picks. I haven't had a bad one yet, and they're under $25. 

Had a bad one from Total a few weeks ago, and I like Larceny more than most.

[SMUlawUTgrad 81]

Going to whisky cake bay brook for the first time tonight. I think wife and friend chose it thinking it would fit the niche for me.

Anything I should look out for or will it just have a lot of regular shelf filler at higher prices?

[billfromlaketravis 11783]

17 minutes ago, SMUlawUTgrad said:

Going to whisky cake bay brook for the first time tonight. I think wife and friend chose it thinking it would fit the niche for me.

Anything I should look out for or will it just have a lot of regular shelf filler at higher prices?

I’ve been to that location twice. They have everything you’d ever want, but bring your second mortgage. The BTAC pours are $45, and Pappy is more. “Good value” at $21 for EH Taylor Barrel Proof. There are many other good pours in the $20-35 range. I believe Elmer is $14. 
 

If it’s still on the menu, I’d recommend the duck. 

[SMUlawUTgrad 81]

I’ve been to that location twice. They have everything you’d ever want, but bring your second mortgage. The BTAC pours are $45, and Pappy is more. “Good value” at $21 for EH Taylor Barrel Proof. There are many other good pours in the $20-35 range. I believe Elmer is $14. 
 
If it’s still on the menu, I’d recommend the duck. 

That’s the kind of info I was looking for. Thanks!

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

13 hours ago, Party_Taco said:

Lucky bastard...

Today’s haul was light on bourbon but high on deliciousness:

The bar's looking good. Even without all the perty bottles.

[RMac5 1552]

Big fan of the DJ 1942.

[Party_Taco 3882]

Stuff is just so consistent - I have better in the bar, but 1942 never disappoints, and figured at least one bottle was required.

[Vic Mackey 47842]

Picked this up this morning.

 

Edited May 8, 2021 by Vic Mackey

[Godzillatron 295]

Picked this up this morning.
 

Is that a store pick? Can’t speak to that, really enjoyed the regular bottle.

[Godzillatron 295]

Sad to see this one go.

[Vic Mackey 47842]

37 minutes ago, Godzillatron said:

Is that a store pick? Can’t speak to that, really enjoyed the regular bottle.

Yep it is Empire Liquor. Plano's location got 20 bottles and Allen got 30 bottles. There was a little line to get in the store this morning to get it. A buddy of mine recommended it to me and said I would not be disappointed. 

[Vic Mackey 47842]

38 minutes ago, Godzillatron said:

Sad to see this one go.

I need to try this one. My sister's ex bf put me onto Weller's some years ago. The basic green bottle. But it was a great taste for me for the price point. But I haven't had it in a few years and never explored the rest of their line.

[4th&Five 41902]

Unfortunately it has become quite difficult to sample the rest of their line. If you see something grab it. 

[billfromlaketravis 11783]

I tried Old Forester 1897 BiB and McKenna 10 side by side last night. I wish 1897 took it down, but that was not the case. McKenna 10 in a landslide. 1897 has its merits, but it can't keep up with well aged Heaven Hill. 

[Neonmoon 38130]

Drinking on my last bottle of Boone 12. It is sublime. 
 

I apologize in advance for any shitposting later 

[USCATX 1087]

A successful week of trading and waiting for auction buys to roll in.  I already know that ‘18 GTS and ‘17 THH go hard, but I’m pumped for this barrel pick Bernheim.  

[stork642 4511]

1 minute ago, USCATX said:

A successful week of trading and waiting for auction buys to roll in.  I already know that ‘18 GTS and ‘17 THH go hard, but I’m pumped for this barrel pick Bernheim.  

Damn.  

[Party_Taco 3882]

JFC...

Not holding back with that post!