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Drink it how ya like it dammit.

Never underestimate the value of having a friend who owns a whiskey bar:

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That Hirsch is incredible. This year’s WLW is excellent as always. The CYPB was just ok. Didn’t open the Four Roses.

This guy has everything ever made it seems, and he puts Blanton’s Gold in his top 5.

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8 minutes ago, HRSchenker said:

Any thoughts on the Woodford Reserve Master's Collection series of Cherry Wood Smoked Barley? 

Is that next to the Crown Royal? I wonder if it's Maple or Texas Mesquite

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Based off recommendations here, I picked up EH Taylor small batch, four roses single barrel, and a McKenna 10 year all for just over $30 each. Sound about right?

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7 minutes ago, drt said:

Based off recommendations here, I picked up EH Taylor small batch, four roses single barrel, and a McKenna 10 year all for just over $30 each. Sound about right?

Which one did you like the best?

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2 minutes ago, Neonmoon said:

Which one did you like the best?

Literally just picked them up and I'm back at work, so will report back.

My previous go tos have been buffalo trace, eagle rare, blantons and bookers for different price points.  Since those are all apparently impossible to find I thought I'd try something new.  Couldn't decide in store so just grabbed all 3. 

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2 hours ago, Buzzrock said:

Drink it how ya like it dammit.

Never underestimate the value of having a friend who owns a whiskey bar:

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That Hirsch is incredible. This year’s WLW is excellent as always. The CYPB was just ok. Didn’t open the Four Roses.

This guy has everything ever made it seems, and he puts Blanton’s Gold in his top 5.

Looks like Whiskey Cake? 

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2 hours ago, USCATX said:

Is anybody really struggling to find 1910 still?  It’s at most Spec’s now.  

I have 2 behind and might keep buying.  I like it that much.  Anyone else with me?

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2 hours ago, huge said:

I have 2 behind and might keep buying.  I like it that much.  Anyone else with me?

Just picked up a bottle at TW in DFW.  Look forward to trying it.  - Also picked up 1792 BIB SB there -  might have to try them both sat night. 

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5 hours ago, Buzzrock said:

Drink it how ya like it dammit.

Never underestimate the value of having a friend who owns a whiskey bar:

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That Hirsch is incredible. This year’s WLW is excellent as always. The CYPB was just ok. Didn’t open the Four Roses.

This guy has everything ever made it seems, and he puts Blanton’s Gold in his top 5.

I’ve never seen Blanton’s gold or SFTB being poured stateside in a bar....is this his home bar?

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3 hours ago, drt said:

Based off recommendations here, I picked up EH Taylor small batch, four roses single barrel, and a McKenna 10 year all for just over $30 each. Sound about right?

I can't find EHT small batch or 4R single barrel for anything close to $30 where I live, so kudos to you.  I see generally see the McKenna B-i-B for $25-30.

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I’ve never seen Blanton’s gold or SFTB being poured stateside in a bar....is this his home bar?


It is now. He started the place as a side gig (he’s a sales VP for an IT services company) and because he needed somewhere to store his ridiculous collection. He didn’t charge us for anything you see there. I don’t think he can sell the Gold legally because it didn’t come through distribution.
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Knob Creek sb120 Village Liquor store pick drinks like Stagg Jrs cousin

Man it’s hot. And has a ton of character.

Not my thing but I bet proof chasers will LOVE it

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6 hours ago, drt said:

Literally just picked them up and I'm back at work, so will report back.

My previous go tos have been buffalo trace, eagle rare, blantons and bookers for different price points.  Since those are all apparently impossible to find I thought I'd try something new.  Couldn't decide in store so just grabbed all 3. 

Good choices all IMO.  Similar favorites of mine 1792, Four Roses Small batch or SB, Angel’s Envy, and Lexington

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I just overpaid for some Weller 12. I would say it felt dirty but I just don’t see it on the shelves anymore. And it’s my favorite bourbon, so yeah capitalism. 

On another note, BTAC should be dropping before Thanksgiving. I gives us..one chance in three. 

kidding, no chance in hell 

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Anyone ever had a decent home distilled and aged bourbon? I had some last weekend and was expecting it to be garbage. It was 130 proof and actually pretty good.

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5 minutes ago, HouTex said:

Anyone ever had a decent home distilled and aged bourbon? I had some last weekend and was expecting it to be garbage. It was 130 proof and actually pretty good.

What’s it to you Narc? 

Kidding. 

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2 hours ago, Buzzrock said:

Why does decanting change the flavor? Aren’t you just moving it from one glass bottle to another?

In my experience, decanting/oxidation can and will cool it off some. Smoothes out the rough edges. 

I'm not a "proof chaser", I don't like the distiller cutting the bourbon unnecessarily. If something is great at 120 proof, don't cut it make it good at 90 proof.  

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10 hours ago, BigDHornfan said:
10 hours ago, Neonmoon said:

I just overpaid for some Weller 12. I would say it felt dirty but I just don’t see it on the shelves anymore. And it’s my favorite bourbon, so yeah capitalism. 

On another note, BTAC should be dropping before Thanksgiving. I gives us..one chance in three. 

kidding, no chance in hell 

That's a bit of a drive for me, but thanks!   :)

Stagg and Handy last year. My spending habits haven't changed at all. This is my basement. My pie in the sky dream is WLW or Old Rip Wan WInkle.

Handy 2017 was amazing. There's not a better 6 year old rye/bourbon on this planet. That stuff will literally pop in your mouth. 

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Blanton's Gold is my BTAC/Pappy safety plan. Well done. 


It’s quite excellent. The Savannah 88 is not good.

My buddy up thread who owns the whiskey bar with 1,000 bottles says Blanton’s Gold is in his top three.
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I hit a Happy Hour at Morton's last night. The bourbon injustices I witnessed, I can't even...

I saw a glass full of ice and some Blanton's. Bartenders should be trained to not to pour this. 

I had a Manhattan with Evan Williams Black. Pretty good when you pair it with a filet. 

A couple reviews: 

- Old Scout Single Barrel 12 Year. I wanted to like this more. I think they were shooting for Elijah Craig Barrel Proof and they came just short.Good B+ bourbon, but not worth the 80 bucks I paid for it. 

The early returns for Elijah Barrel Proof are really good. I think I'm done drinking Small Patch Elijah Craig. It dampens the greatness of ECBP. 

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Another day, another bottle...

Hoping this gets me through the Tech game.

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Also got to try this yesterday for the first time. Apparently it’s Black Maple Hill in a different bottle and, at $27, you absolutely cannot complain.

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3 minutes ago, Party_Taco said:

Another day, another bottle...

Hoping this gets me through the Tech game.

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Also got to try this yesterday for the first time. Apparently it’s Black Maple Hill in a different bottle and, at $27, you absolutely cannot complain.

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I'd call you a Spec's sock, but you didn't include 1835 Honey Texas Whiskey. 

Have at it hoss. 

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Another day, another bottle...

Hoping this gets me through the Tech game.

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Also got to try this yesterday for the first time. Apparently it’s Black Maple Hill in a different bottle and, at $27, you absolutely cannot complain.

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Pic didn’t come thru for me but if it’s the same as the new purple label BMH then $27 is too much.
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Pic didn’t come thru for me but if it’s the same as the new purple label BMH then $27 is too much.

It’s more like the old ish... very solid bottle IMO. Would have gone back to buy more last night but this was their last in the store.
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1 hour ago, billfromlaketravis said:

I hit a Happy Hour at Morton's last night. The bourbon injustices I witnessed, I can't even...

I saw a glass full of ice and some Blanton's. Bartenders should be trained to not to pour this

I had a Manhattan with Evan Williams Black. Pretty good when you pair it with a filet. 

Ice shamer. 

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19 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Once every hour, Pappy is poured over Sonic ice. I can't allow this injustice to continue. 

What’s the proper coke to bourbon ratio with Pappy?  I go 50/50 with other bourbons, but is Pappy different?

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1 hour ago, billfromlaketravis said:

I hit a Happy Hour at Morton's last night. The bourbon injustices I witnessed, I can't even...

I saw a glass full of ice and some Blanton's. Bartenders should be trained to not to pour this. 

I had a Manhattan with Evan Williams Black. Pretty good when you pair it with a filet. 

A couple reviews: 

- Old Scout Single Barrel 12 Year. I wanted to like this more. I think they were shooting for Elijah Craig Barrel Proof and they came just short.Good B+ bourbon, but not worth the 80 bucks I paid for it. 

The early returns for Elijah Barrel Proof are really good. I think I'm done drinking Small Patch Elijah Craig. It dampens the greatness of ECBP

 

I think that’s my favorite bourbon. 

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