Bourbon

[billfromlaketravis 11510]

On 8/3/2023 at 9:39 PM, BigDHornfan said:

Pick up the phone

Spec's received some STFB about 5 weeks ago per my guy at Fountain View. Not happening for this guy. 

[KeysPhoneWallet 807]

Went into wb by my Costco yesterday and sitting on the shelf was a woodford masters collection batch proof at 124 proof. And they had the piglets sitting around so I grabbed three sets.

I was a little underwhelmed by the woodford, it tasted very brown Forman-y so it was way more similar in profile to an old forestor barrel pick than I expected rather than a woody sweet intense woodford double double Oaked type I was hoping for.

[billfromlaketravis 11510]

2 minutes ago, KeysPhoneWallet said:

Went into wb by my Costco yesterday and sitting on the shelf was a woodford masters collection batch proof at 124 proof. And they had the piglets sitting around so I grabbed three sets.

I was a little underwhelmed by the woodford, it tasted very brown Forman-y so it was way more similar in profile to an old forestor barrel pick than I expected rather than a woody sweet intense woodford double double Oaked type I was hoping for.

I wish I had bought 2. 3 was too much. Pretty good, but yeah I wanted more. 

[huge 3793]

Getting to buy something you are interested in and then being underwhelmed is actually great


At least you got to try.

[Party_Taco 3739]

Speaking of that… let’s see how underwhelming this bad boy is…

[T’Boo Ted Marshall 2732]

[KeysPhoneWallet 807]

I wish I had bought 2. 3 was too much. Pretty good, but yeah I wanted more. 

I bought 2 for myself, then added one for a gift

[Txslnghrns 1353]

Goody goody has a bundle of something called Journeyman and Russels 13 for about $195. I wanna do it but I don’t wanna have to purchase some shit bourbon they’re trying to offload. Admittedly I know nothing about journeyman. Maybe it’s great. I don’t know. I haven’t heard anything about it on this thread which means something. Anyways….it feels like I’m paying $200 for the 13. It’s not that paying it bothers me. It’s the principle of the matter. Am I wrong? Is RR13 worth the $200?

[billfromlaketravis 11510]

7 minutes ago, Txslnghrns said:

Goody goody has a bundle of something called Journeyman and Russels 13 for about $195. I wanna do it but I don’t wanna have to purchase some shit bourbon they’re trying to offload. Admittedly I know nothing about journeyman. Maybe it’s great. I don’t know. I haven’t heard anything about it on this thread which means something. Anyways….it feels like I’m paying $200 for the 13. It’s not that paying it bothers me. It’s the principle of the matter. Am I wrong? Is RR13 worth the $200?

I’d do it. RR is about $140 after taxes. All of the Journeyman line is in the $50-60 range. If you don’t like Journeyman, just use it in cocktails. 
 

I’d kill for Goody Goody bundles down here. Also an excellent way to cut into the flippers’ profit margins. 

[billfromlaketravis 11510]

I’ve seen one bundle in Houston. It was at Ly’s on the East side. ECBP and  the most expensive Teeling in the store. I think it was $180. 
 

That’s a pass. If you’re going to bundle at least make the bottles in the same category. 

[Beantown Express 2.0 6559]

I grabbed the last Russells Reserve 13 year at the Goody Goody near me today.  I was forced into a bundle also but this was paired with a $8 bottle of red wine.  The manager at the store was telling me how great the wine was and how bourbon drinkers love it.  I told him when I drink red wine I stick to Silver Oak, Caymus or Opus 1 but will buy his wine to use the next time I need to cook with wine. I also went to Total Wine near me and grabbed a ECBP 9 year store pick or something like that.  I wasn’t sure if those are hard to get or always on the shelf now but I couldn’t resist.  Last purchase was a Redwood Empire Pipe Dream for like $35.  I actually like the Redwood Empire as a cheap daily sipper for a lower proof bourbon.

[USCATX 1078]

On 8/8/2023 at 1:32 PM, Txslnghrns said:

Goody goody has a bundle of something called Journeyman and Russels 13 for about $195. I wanna do it but I don’t wanna have to purchase some shit bourbon they’re trying to offload. Admittedly I know nothing about journeyman. Maybe it’s great. I don’t know. I haven’t heard anything about it on this thread which means something. Anyways….it feels like I’m paying $200 for the 13. It’s not that paying it bothers me. It’s the principle of the matter. Am I wrong? Is RR13 worth the $200?

I’d go $200 on one if you generally like Turkey, barrel proof and older and don’t mind a relatively oaky, less sweet profile. It’s really good and I get the feeling it’s going to be pretty easy to find in the next couple of years. 

[BigDHornfan 6549]

Doing a little experiment.
Possibly going to blend these together to make an Amburana Bourye.
Six cubes in each and will see how they progress over the the next week or so.

[Herbie Hancock 7358]

Holy banana bomb. Not banana bread, straight up bananas. I dig it. Thanks to BigD for the assist, this is very delicious.

[Party_Taco 3739]

Doing a little experiment.
Possibly going to blend these together to make an Amburana Bourye.
Six cubes in each and will see how they progress over the the next week or so.

Def interested in how this all shakes out

[billfromlaketravis 11510]

While the cask strength version is much better, the JD Rye SiB is still terrific for $45. Very approachable introduction to the line. 

[Mo Horn 8849]

Went to our local bourbon club. Everyone brings a bottle to share. 

[NOMAAA 1696]

First bottle of rc Spanish oak. Whoa. Shits dark. Great bottle. Paid $60. 

[BigDHornfan 6549]

Our whiskey group had a tasting with the rep from Compass Box.
First real scotch experience,
They have some tasty stuff.
The Spaniard was my personal favorite.
I do know I hate peated shit for sure.

[Mo Horn 8849]

47 minutes ago, BigDHornfan said:

Our whiskey group had a tasting with the rep from Compass Box.
First real scotch experience,
They have some tasty stuff.
The Spaniard was my personal favorite
I do know I hate peated shit for sure.

Thought the same thing the first time I tried it, but it grew on me and I now really like it.

[billfromlaketravis 11510]

13 hours ago, NOMAAA said:

First bottle of rc Spanish oak. Whoa. Shits dark. Great bottle. Paid $60. 

Yeah my rotation right now is : RC Spanish Oak, Maker’s 46 Cask Strength, New Riff SiB, and Jack Daniels SiB Rye. 
 

Each bottle is under $60. 

[BigDHornfan 6549]

Finally bit the bullet on this, been in my Amazon cart for a year.
No more dreaded brown spots at the bottom of a glen.

And a great bottle I forgot I had until I reorganized my shelves.

[Party_Taco 3739]

Finally bit the bullet on this, been in my Amazon cart for a year.
No more dreaded brown spots at the bottom of a glen.

And a great bottle I forgot I had until I reorganized my shelves.

Actually found a whole lineup of OG High West yesterday as I was digging under the stairs, so I feel ya there.

Very jealous of the glass rinser… wife was convinced that it would make the kitchen look “cluttered” so it didn’t sneak through.

[TxTower 652]

Yeah my rotation right now is : RC Spanish Oak, Maker’s 46 Cask Strength, New Riff SiB, and Jack Daniels SiB Rye. 
 
Each bottle is under $60. 

Have you tried the New Riff SiB Rye?

[billfromlaketravis 11510]

3 minutes ago, TxTower said:

Have you tried the New Riff SiB Rye?

I’d like to try Balboa. 

[huge 3793]

On 8/13/2023 at 7:27 PM, BigDHornfan said:

Finally bit the bullet on this, been in my Amazon cart for a year.
No more dreaded brown spots at the bottom of a glen.

And a great bottle I forgot I had until I reorganized my shelves.

Love the rinse.

Love the bottle, just not what comes in it.

[billfromlaketravis 11510]

I remember not liking YKY initially. I put in a cabinet and forgot about for a long time. I tried it again it on leftovers night and really enjoyed it. I think they discontinued it about a month later. 
 

Im not thrilled with the price, but I’m happy High West brought back Bourye. 

[BigDHornfan 6549]

5 days of the BT and Baby Saz with the Amburana cubes was all they needed.
Both are really damn tasty.
Don’t think I’m gonna blend them.
Just enjoy them.
Here’s the link if anyone wants to play around with them.

https://shop.greatfermentations.com/product/amburana-wood-cubes-medium-toast-2-oz/beer-brewing-oak

I put 7 cubes in each bottle and tasted each day after 3 days in.

[Party_Taco 3739]

$270 is mighty steep but damn if I don’t love purple tops… catch and release

[billfromlaketravis 11510]

I believe Spec’s Dallas and Houston dropped McKenna10 this morning, and possibly Larceny Barrel Strength this evening. 
 

I picked up my annual allotment for Rock Hill Farms and Elmer T. Lee after work today. Not 1 peep from my guy about the Larceny BS. Oh well, I guess it beats following around the Buffalo Trace truck all day. 

[Hank Kingsley 20966]

12 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

I believe Spec’s Dallas and Houston dropped McKenna10 this morning, and possibly Larceny Barrel Strength this evening. 
 

EC Toasted as well. 

[TxTower 652]

EC Toasted as well. 

Not a fan.

[NOMAAA 1696]

Solid gift from a buddy. Any yall had it?

[Party_Taco 3739]

Hmm… from what I’ve heard, that dog don’t hunt.

Also, I’m generally wary of products with already lackluster branding simply covering themselves in accolades from dubious sources.

[NOMAAA 1696]

Had a couple. It’s ok. Spicy as f which I like in a rye. Charcoal on the palate. It’s ok as a gift and I’ll finish it. Was hoping for more based on prior reviews. 
 

maybe it will be better in a couple years. Got golf with the boss in 8 hours. Will see how the smell factor is. 

[BigDHornfan 6549]

I like the 291 SiB Rye. It’s just expensive for a young whiskey.

[billfromlaketravis 11510]

Blind squirrel, nut, and all that. 

[billfromlaketravis 11510]

I’ll listen to trade offers for these two. 

[Longhornfan1024 1707]

2 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

I’ll listen to trade offers for these two. 

I will offer up one rep point.  

[MirrOlure 14787]

Nice little surprise my neighborhood store was holding for me:

[HouTex 1878]

So Spec's Fountain View even had Weller SR today in 750 ML and 1.5.  I haven’t seen Weller SR in the wild in Houston in about a year.  What gives?

[Mo Horn 8849]

50 minutes ago, HouTex said:

So Spec's Fountain View even had Weller SR today in 750 ML and 1.5.  I haven’t seen Weller SR in the wild in Houston in about a year.  What gives?

We get it in this area pretty regularly

Edited August 19, 2023 by Mo Horn

[Party_Taco 3739]

I’ll listen to trade offers for these two. 

Cash offers or just trade?

[BigDHornfan 6549]

I’ll listen to trade offers for these two. 

I’ll trade you an OWA and a Booker’s Kentucky Chew for the Rock Hill’s

[BigDHornfan 6549]

Will crack it tonight.
Joins one hell of a tasty vertical.

[Herbie Hancock 7358]

Holy goddamned Christ on a cracker. The only Spec's I'll go to has a manager that always takes care of me. Says he's got a McKenna 10 if I want it. Yeah sure toss it in the box. Didn't pay any attention at the register. Get home and that $30 bottle was $58.99 before tax. New Riff single barrel was only $56. Fuck

[billfromlaketravis 11510]

12 hours ago, BigDHornfan said:

I’ll trade you an OWA and a Booker’s Kentucky Chew for the Rock Hill’s

Certainly the best Booker’s in the past 5 years, but I’ll politely decline. 

14 hours ago, Party_Taco said:

Cash offers or just trade?

I’ll keep an open mind. 

[BigDHornfan 6549]

Holy goddamned Christ on a cracker. The only Spec's I'll go to has a manager that always takes care of me. Says he's got a McKenna 10 if I want it. Yeah sure toss it in the box. Didn't pay any attention at the register. Get home and that $30 bottle was $58.99 before tax. New Riff single barrel was only $56. Fuck

That’s been msrp on the McKenna for a long while now.

Bullshit price for that bottle

[BigDHornfan 6549]

I’ll listen to trade offers for these two. 

What do you want for the RHF?

[billfromlaketravis 11510]

It’s starting to dawn on me why Spec’s had about 2 cases of EC Toasted out at 11 am. It’s decent, but nothing special. It could be great at a higher proof. Hopefully some store picks are on their way.