Bourbon

[Fud 9696]

On 7/7/2021 at 7:37 AM, Buzzrock said:

Seems like everything decent is over $50 now. I went out to grab a couple bottles as thank you gifts, and ended up going with 4RSB for $42. Is there any bang for your buck bourbon any more? Maybe Larceny?

Along with everything already mentioned, I like Old Grandad BIB as a cheap bottle 

[Carl Spackler 3610]

20 hours ago, Herbie Hancock said:

let the taters kill each other in line at 6am at TW, it will all come crashing back to earth in a few years

That's what I said . . . a few years ago.

[Fud 9696]

Going to a raffle tomorrow, how would you rank these bottles purchased at non-marked up prices?

Old Rip Van Winkle

Old Forrester 150 Anniversary

Elijah Craig 18

Parker's Heritage 10 Year Heavy Char

Hancock's President's Reserve

Four Roses OESO

Elmer T Lee

Michter's Toasted 

Micther's Rye

OWA

Weller 12

Blanton's 

 

[billfromlaketravis 11784]

2 hours ago, Fud said:

Going to a raffle tomorrow, how would you rank these bottles purchased at non-marked up prices?

Old Rip Van Winkle

Old Forrester 150 Anniversary

Elijah Craig 18

Parker's Heritage 10 Year Heavy Char

Hancock's President's Reserve

Four Roses OESO

Elmer T Lee

Michter's Toasted 

Micther's Rye

OWA

Weller 12

Blanton's 

 

Old Rip Van Winkle is number 1. @ me surly. 

Parker's and Michter's Rye round out my top 3. 

 

[Fud 9696]

1 minute ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Old Rip Van Winkle is number 1. @ me surly. 

Parker's and Michter's Rye round out my top 3. 

 

The Michter’s Rye was a bigger bottle, maybe 1L? Also the toasted barrel was barrel strength, not sure if the rye was 

[billfromlaketravis 11784]

3 minutes ago, Fud said:

The Michter’s Rye was a bigger bottle, maybe 1L? Also the toasted barrel was barrel strength, not sure if the rye was 

Cool. Hancock's is the sneakiest one in that group. I'd rather win it than Blanton's and OWA, 

[thrillhammer 686]

3 hours ago, Fud said:

Going to a raffle tomorrow, how would you rank these bottles purchased at non-marked up prices?

Old Rip Van Winkle

Old Forrester 150 Anniversary

Elijah Craig 18

Parker's Heritage 10 Year Heavy Char

Hancock's President's Reserve

Four Roses OESO

Elmer T Lee

Michter's Toasted 

Micther's Rye

OWA

Weller 12

Blanton's 

 

rip, parkers, hancocks, etl, ec18, weller 12, blantons, and all the rest.

[Herbie Hancock 7452]

The Michter’s Rye was a bigger bottle, maybe 1L? Also the toasted barrel was barrel strength, not sure if the rye was 

Bigger bottle as in taller and not shaped like the traditional ones? That means it’s the 10yr and that is absolute #2. Almost positive they don’t have any offerings in the 1L or 1.75L

[Fud 9696]

4 minutes ago, Herbie Hancock said:

Bigger bottle as in taller and not shaped like the traditional ones? That means it’s the 10yr and that is absolute #2. Almost positive they don’t have any offerings in the 1L or 1.75L

Yep. #2 behind Old Rip or Parker’s?

[Herbie Hancock 7452]

Rip but that’s because I would immediately flip it for two of those michter’s 10yr. Old Rip isn’t worth anything close to what it’s bringing on the secondary market. I’m not sure I would buy it at retail. Now Lot B, well that’s a horse of a different color.

[Fud 9696]

16 minutes ago, Herbie Hancock said:

Rip but that’s because I would immediately flip it for two of those michter’s 10yr. Old Rip isn’t worth anything close to what it’s bringing on the secondary market. I’m not sure I would buy it at retail. Now Lot B, well that’s a horse of a different color.

Oh, gotcha. Thoughts on the rest? 

[USCATX 1087]

8 hours ago, Fud said:

Going to a raffle tomorrow, how would you rank these bottles purchased at non-marked up prices?

 

 

 

Here’s sorted by secondary:

Old Rip Van Winkle

Parker's Heritage 10 Year Heavy Char

Old Forrester 150 Anniversary

Elmer T Lee

Michter's 10 yr Rye 

Michter's Toasted 

Weller 12

Elijah Craig 18

Four Roses OESO

Blanton's 

OWA

Hancock's President's Reserve

[Redneck Mutha 8158]

The Mutha house paying homage to this valiant soldier tonight.


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[Hank Kingsley 21598]

If you're planning on actually drinking the bottle, put EC18, W12, ETL and Blanton's towards the bottom. 

 

[ousuxndallas 65]

Old Rip is hilarious. It's not Pappy, yet gets treated like that on secondary.

Still I would grab it and sell it. Can turn it into multiple SJRs or whatever you like.

[NOMAAA 1699]

I like bourbon. 

[Neonmoon 38130]

Walked into store this weekend. Bunch of Henry McKenna 10 year on the shelf. Man it’s been 2 years since I’ve seen that. 

[billfromlaketravis 11784]

I love Old Rip. Better than Lot B. Holds its own against WLW. It’s a damned good wheater. I think people are pissed because it once cost $50 and was attainable. 

I know we bitch a lot in this thread, but we’re relatively blessed in Houston/Austin/Dallas/San Antonio. If you don’t believe me go check out a liquor store in Big Spring or Midland. 

[conVINCEd 21477]

18 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

I love Old Rip. Better than Lot B. Holds its own against WLW. It’s a damned good wheater. I think people are pissed because it once cost $50 and was attainable. 

I know we bitch a lot in this thread, but we’re relatively blessed in Houston/Austin/Dallas/San Antonio. If you don’t believe me go check out a liquor store in Big Spring or Midland. 

Or we could go back to the good old days when the Centennial at Walnut Hill/75 was the highest volume liquor store in the country because if you headed north from there you wouldn’t hit another one until Oklahoma.

[Fud 9696]

On 7/10/2021 at 2:08 PM, Hank Kingsley said:

If you're planning on actually drinking the bottle, put EC18, W12, ETL and Blanton's towards the bottom. 

 

Didn’t get called for the main raffled, but did get an EC barrel proof, so at least I got something?

[Hank Kingsley 21598]

Damn good bottle!

[BigDHornfan 6625]

Or we could go back to the good old days when the Centennial at Walnut Hill/75 was the highest volume liquor store in the country because if you headed north from there you wouldn’t hit another one until Oklahoma.

Damn. Hadn’t thought about Centennial in years.
Throw Red Coleman’s in the mix too.

[billfromlaketravis 11784]

Any word on this release? I believe the label came out in April 2021. 

[Eggo 4026]

Poured this guy in the decanter. Great value

[billfromlaketravis 11784]

Any word on Twin bringing Dollar Days back next month? 

[Eggo 4026]

18 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Any word on Twin bringing Dollar Days back next month? 

[henrygandorf 29218]

 

out now.

[billfromlaketravis 11784]

1 hour ago, henrygandorf said:

 

out now.

For those that might not know, one of the episodes is on Pappygate.

[Party_Taco 3882]

Gentlemen…

Good morning from the bountiful state of California!

[billfromlaketravis 11784]

1 hour ago, Party_Taco said:

Gentlemen…

Good morning from the bountiful state of California!

Wheat is the best Kosher, but Rye Recipe is a solid second. 

Edited July 15, 2021 by billfromlaketravis

[billfromlaketravis 11784]

I finally ended my Bowman SiB cold snap, and picked up a couple bottles today. Fantastic stuff for $46. 

[billfromlaketravis 11784]

On 7/9/2021 at 9:22 AM, Fud said:

Along with everything already mentioned, I like Old Grandad BIB as a cheap bottle 

Try the Jim Beam Signature Craft High Rye recipe. You’ll like it. 

[USCATX 1087]

6 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

I finally ended my Bowman SiB cold snap, and picked up a couple bottles today. Fantastic stuff for $46. 

Blanton’s wants to be Bowman SiB when it grows up.  

[Hank Kingsley 21598]

I just poured a Bowman SiB for the first time in a month or so. My god. If I could buy a case right now, I would. 

[Chewbacca 7827]

I just poured a Bowman SiB for the first time in a month or so. My god. If I could buy a case right now, I would. 

Pic of bottle?

[Okie State 3887]

In-laws got me a bottle of George Dickel 9 year single barrel select for my birthday. Haven't opened it yet, but anyone here had it? I've had other George Dickel that was okay, but not my favorite. Guess I could just open it.

[Hank Kingsley 21598]

1 hour ago, Chewbacca said:

3 hours ago, Hank Kingsley said:

I just poured a Bowman SiB for the first time in a month or so. My god. If I could buy a case right now, I would. 

Pic of bottle?

[billfromlaketravis 11784]

3 hours ago, Hank Kingsley said:

I just poured a Bowman SiB for the first time in a month or so. My god. If I could buy a case right now, I would. 

Do you want to split one? I could use a few more.

Edited July 17, 2021 by billfromlaketravis

[billfromlaketravis 11784]

I’m low key kicking it with some Blanton’s tonight. Pretty good, but yeah, I like the tasting notes on Bowman SiB better. The extra proof is a big help. 
 

Making more Bowman SiB, less Blanton’s, and much more SFTB is how I’d steer Buffalo Trace. Unfortunately my opinion counts for jack squat. 

Edited July 17, 2021 by billfromlaketravis

[Neonmoon 38130]

I’ve been cruising through McKenna 10. It is tasty 

[billfromlaketravis 11784]

12 minutes ago, Neonmoon said:

I’ve been cruising through McKenna 10. It is tasty 

Catch a good bottle/barrel, and it’s like catching a good wave. 

[stork642 4511]

2 hours ago, Hank Kingsley said:

What’s the preferred price range on this one.  I found Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye this week for $62 so I passed.  Same store had Stagg Jr #15 for $200 and ER for $80.  Stupid.  

Edited July 17, 2021 by stork642

[Herbie Hancock 7452]

I’m guessing you meant #15, because Stagg Jr #5 for $200 would be about $250-$300 under the current market price.

[stork642 4511]

3 minutes ago, Herbie Hancock said:

I’m guessing you meant #15, because Stagg Jr #5 for $200 would be about $250-$300 under the current market price.

Yes. 15.

[billfromlaketravis 11784]

37 minutes ago, stork642 said:

What’s the preferred price range on this one.  I found Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye this week for $62 so I passed.  Same store had Stagg Jr #15 for $200 and ER for $80.  Stupid.  

$46 in Houston. 

[Redneck Mutha 8158]

3 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Catch a good bottle/barrel, and it’s like catching a good wave. 

[Redneck Mutha 8158]

Just a BT store pick night here.  Mrs. Mutha's favorite.

[crainiac 37]

Cracked open some bottles with bil last night. Smokewagon u/u, michters 10, michters sour toasted, cream of Kentucky, plain ol’ Blantons, pappy 15. First time trying smoke wagon - not sure if I got an off bottle, but it tasted almost like Marsala or Sherry to me.. super sweet, tons of dried fruit (prune, fig), just really weird.


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[billfromlaketravis 11784]

What’s the thread consensus on Widow Jane 15 for $188? 

[USCATX 1087]

1 hour ago, billfromlaketravis said:

What’s the thread consensus on Widow Jane 15 for $188? 

Haven’t had it, but had 14 and didn’t love it. I’d grab a 13 year single barrel for almost half the price.  They batch Dickel in those Vault blends.