Bourbon

[ERhine 1894]

You just do random mini bottles or an actual infinity bottle?

[CycleTex87 2967]

A buddy told me “Hey I know a guy, I can get you some allocated bottles”, so I said Yes, please.  What are normal prices at the liquor store for these?  Then I’ll tell you what was charged at the store. 

[BigDHornfan 6546]

3 hours ago, CycleTex87 said:

A buddy told me “Hey I know a guy, I can get you some allocated bottles”, so I said Yes, please.  What are normal prices at the liquor store for these?  Then I’ll tell you what was charged at the store. 

$60 each

[CycleTex87 2967]

Sure. The WA107 was $130 and the EHT was $95. I only found this after the fact so stuck with it. 

[CycleTex87 2967]

Without doxxing anybody, this was a small town liquor store outside Houston. 

[Beantown Express 2.0 6559]

Grabbed these today. Hope they are decent.

[NOMAAA 1696]

Got the gg call today. Russell’s single rickhouse for $225. Worth it?

[billfromlaketravis 11449]

9 hours ago, CycleTex87 said:

A buddy told me “Hey I know a guy, I can get you some allocated bottles”, so I said Yes, please.  What are normal prices at the liquor store for these?  Then I’ll tell you what was charged at the store. 

I paid $50 even for 107 and about $38-42 for EHT Small Batch. 
 

That asshole in San Francisco is charging $150 for EHT Small Batch now. Poor form. 

[billfromlaketravis 11449]

36 minutes ago, NOMAAA said:

Got the gg call today. Russell’s single rickhouse for $225. Worth it?

Why is it 125% more than Russell’s 13? 

Edited January 19, 2023 by billfromlaketravis

[CycleTex87 2967]

27 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

I paid $50 even for 107 and about $38-42 for EHT Small Batch. 
 

That asshole in San Francisco is charging $150 for EHT Small Batch now. Poor form. 

Yes, I trusted that my buddy was buying at MSRP from the small liquor store.

[billfromlaketravis 11449]

12 minutes ago, CycleTex87 said:

Yes, I trusted that my buddy was buying at MSRP from the small liquor store.

They’ll get ya just like a family store in a big city. I got scorched on a Weller 12 - Belfour package deal.

[Mo Horn 8832]

I'm in Steamboat Springs and was wandering through a small market with a liquor section. Had about 12 bottles of Eagle Rare on the shelf for $80.00. I've never seen one in the wild before, but opted not to spend the money. 

[billfromlaketravis 11449]

1 hour ago, Mo Horn said:

I'm in Steamboat Springs and was wandering through a small market with a liquor section. Had about 12 bottles of Eagle Rare on the shelf for $80.00. I've never seen one in the wild before, but opted not to spend the money. 

You might not do better given the season/location. I usually just buy a handle of Buffalo Trace up there. Its satisfies the sipper and cocktail mixers. 
 

I’d look for Four Roses picks up there too. 

 

[Hermanator 7036]

9 hours ago, CycleTex87 said:

Sure. The WA107 was $130 and the EHT was $95. I only found this after the fact so stuck with it. 

I really like both of those. If you don't open them I'll give you what you paid for them

[Hermanator 7036]

On 1/16/2023 at 4:46 PM, Superhero said:

I have no experience with bourbons and have been mostly a Scotch and Japanese whisky drinker.

My palate prefers a drink that isn’t heavy on pepper, but includes a moderate amount of smoke. My go-tos are Lagavulin, Yoichi, Talisker (which is pretty smoky), or Green Label when I’m drinking on a budget.

I want to add some bourbons to my whisky / whiskey shelf and looking for a starting point. Budgeting being $60-$80 per bottle.

 

Nothing too sweet please. I have a few bottles of Irish that I’m still trying to choke down. 

This past weekend a buddy of mine had a bottle that tasted way different than bourbons I'm used to tasting and you might actually like it. It wasn't nearly as sweet as other bourbons and had a hint of smoke with some tobacco notes. Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel. No idea where he got it but he said it was about $50

 

[BigDHornfan 6546]

11 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Why is it 125% more than Russell’s 13? 

marketing.

12 hours ago, NOMAAA said:

Got the gg call today. Russell’s single rickhouse for $225. Worth it?

I don't think it is.  

[NOMAAA 1696]

1 hour ago, BigDHornfan said:

marketing.

I don't think it is.  

thanks.  have to collect by close of business saturday.  planning on going about 830 and seeing what other stuff might not have been collected instead.

[huge 3793]

Who can give me a review of the JD Twice Barreled American Single Malt?

I'm curious, does it taste like scotch?

[billfromlaketravis 11449]

17 minutes ago, huge said:

Who can give me a review of the JD Twice Barreled American Single Malt?

I'm curious, does it taste like scotch?

@BigDHornfan

[T’Boo Ted Marshall 2732]

I’m looking for a full barrel display with lights if anyone has suggestions. I don’t have a huge collection but it is more than what fits in my bar now.

[BigDHornfan 6546]

14 minutes ago, T’Boo Ted Marshall said:

I’m looking for a full barrel display with lights if anyone has suggestions. I don’t have a huge collection but it is more than what fits in my bar now.

sent you a pm

 

[BigDHornfan 6546]

39 minutes ago, huge said:

Who can give me a review of the JD Twice Barreled American Single Malt?

I'm curious, does it taste like scotch?

It does not taste like Scotch.  American Single Malts are their own breed.  
The JD is really good.  It's not as sweet as a bourbon, the sherry finish really shines through on this one.  I am a big fan of this.  It's very fruit forward without being overly sweet and has a great finish to it.  

[huge 3793]

39 minutes ago, BigDHornfan said:

It does not taste like Scotch.  American Single Malts are their own breed.  
The JD is really good.  It's not as sweet as a bourbon, the sherry finish really shines through on this one.  I am a big fan of this.  It's very fruit forward without being overly sweet and has a great finish to it.  

Admittedly I have not had any American Single Malts other than Balcones 1 in prob 8 years.  Looking forward to trying this now.

[CycleTex87 2967]

16 hours ago, Hermanator said:

I really like both of those. If you don't open them I'll give you what you paid for them

Thanks but planning to keep them. 

[Fondren & Main 6706]

Weller Antique ceases to be great past the $23 price point.  This shit is so stupid.

[huge 3793]

39 minutes ago, Fondren & Main said:

Weller Antique ceases to be great past the $23 price point.  This shit is so stupid.

So you stopped buying it 2 years ago?

[conVINCEd 21469]

7 minutes ago, huge said:

So you stopped buying it 2 years ago?

More like 5 years ago.

[Fondren & Main 6706]

15 minutes ago, huge said:

So you stopped buying it 2 years ago?

Longer than that.  I have a bottle that’s unopened.  You want to buy it?

[huge 3793]

3 minutes ago, Fondren & Main said:

Longer than that.  I have a bottle that’s unopened.  You want to buy it?

I guess?  Why are you looking to sell?

107 is fine but I don't care one way or the other.  However I would buy 2 if I found it at retail.

[Fondren & Main 6706]

18 minutes ago, huge said:

I guess?  Why are you looking to sell?

107 is fine but I don't care one way or the other.  However I would buy 2 if I found it at retail.

Well, if people want to be retarded and overpay, why not?  I also have an unopened bottle of Stagg Jr. Batch 1 if anyone wants to over pay for that shit too.

[NOMAAA 1696]

1 hour ago, Fondren & Main said:

Longer than that.  I have a bottle that’s unopened.  You want to buy it?

yes.  $23.  what is your venmo?

[henrygandorf 29189]

On 1/19/2023 at 8:06 AM, huge said:

Who can give me a review of the JD Twice Barreled American Single Malt?

I'm curious, does it taste like scotch?

i hope so.

[Fondren & Main 6706]

1 hour ago, NOMAAA said:

yes.  $23.  what is your venmo?

Put a one in front and you’ve got a deal.  I’ll drink it otherwise.

Hell, I’ll sell it to you for an even C note.  I’ll give you the cool buddy discount.

Edited January 20, 2023 by Fondren & Main

[billfromlaketravis 11449]

@Fondren & Main going full Mo City on the thread’s asses.

I’m here for it. 

[BigDHornfan 6546]

Longer than that.  I have a bottle that’s unopened.  You want to buy it?

I’ll give you $100 for it if you ship it to Dallas

[MirrOlure 14760]

What are y’all seeing Buffalo Trace 750 ml bottles going for? Local store has 25.99 which I think is a very good price. Just curious.

[Herbie Hancock 7345]

Anything $35 or less is a good deal in my opinion. Over that not so much, but I’m in a position to say that because I have plenty available. If I didn’t have any and hadn’t seen it in a good while I might be tempted to spend a bit more 

[BigDHornfan 6546]

What Herbie said.

[Bert Orange 1120]

Bookers is quite good. And sometimes it’s magnificent. This was in my top 10 pours all time….

 

 

[billfromlaketravis 11449]

Bert is back!

[Bert Orange 1120]

I had to right a wrong. My spider sense was tingling. 

[Bert Orange 1120]

On 1/20/2023 at 11:05 AM, Fondren & Main said:

Well, if people want to be retarded and overpay, why not?  I also have an unopened bottle of Stagg Jr. Batch 1 if anyone wants to over pay for that shit too.

Single most disgusting pour bottled. I have 24.2 ounces left. 

[BigDHornfan 6546]

Stretched this bottle over 2 years.
Finally killed it tonight.
Fuck it was good.
The Goody picks over the last 2-3 years have been so good. Damn shame their picker left the company in November.

[billfromlaketravis 11449]

57 minutes ago, Bert Orange said:

Single most disgusting pour bottled. I have 24.2 ounces left. 

Yeah I remember the early ones were rough. They’ve definitely improved. 

[USCATX 1078]

I did a little organizing (caught the Covid and I’m bored) today and moved all my unopened bottles except the top shelf out of our pantry and the bar.  Found a couple I thought I’d traded but apparently I’m down a Barterhouse 20 so that sucks.  If anybody wants to trade a shitty Stagg Jr Batch 1 for a good batch I got you.  

[NOMAAA 1696]

What little book is that?

[USCATX 1078]

5 minutes ago, NOMAAA said:

What little book is that?

Those are Chapter 4, I quit buying them after Chapter 5.  Chapter 2 is what got me into the series because I have a soft spot for that weird ass 40 y/o corn whiskey.  I highly recommend any of the Chronicles bottles to anybody with $215 who’s bored with bourbon.  

Edited January 22, 2023 by USCATX

[RichUT 1832]

Sigh.

[NOMAAA 1696]

I have a 5 I haven’t opened yet. 

Yet. 

[USCATX 1078]

50 minutes ago, RichUT said:

Sigh.

I feel like I got you into some secondary groups and caused you to hate all collections and allocated bourbon. Sorry if I ruining it for you with fruit from T he tree of knowledge.  If it makes you feel any better I have pretty much all of this open (and more) and many people have enjoyed drinking at my bar.