Bourbon

[After irth 1243]

2 hours ago, BigDHornfan said:

Merry Christmas to me.

Had some for the first time tonight. Heat and char upfront, but mellows into a nice caramel woodiness in the finish. Enjoyed it very much over the past two years. 

[Bozo_Casanova 26232]

I really need this year’s OFBB

[Goofyboy 3156]

When did Eagle Rare get popular? Having issues finding it.

[Anastasis 23375]

5 minutes ago, Bozo_Casanova said:

I really need this year’s OFBB

You have turned into an asshole. 

[Bozo_Casanova 26232]

You have turned into an asshole. 

One of us! one of us!

[USCATX 1067]

11 hours ago, After irth said:

Had some for the first time tonight. Heat and char upfront, but mellows into a nice caramel woodiness in the finish. Enjoyed it very much over the past two years. 

It’s so good.  Probably my favorite sub 100 proof bourbon I’ve had yet.  Also doesn’t hurt that it’s $16 for healthy pours at my neighborhood bar right now.  

[mbpcb 55]

I salute you fine gentlemen finding OFBB in the wild. One day I hope to join your distinguished club.

[otisdog 365]

Interesting that Total no longer has any Old Forester products on the shelf in LA now. Recently had everything but BB.

[Bozo_Casanova 26232]

I salute you fine gentlemen finding OFBB in the wild. One day I hope to join your distinguished club.

I don’t think OFBB really exists in the wild, except where someone accidentally sticks back room inventory up behind the counter. I bought mine at retail, but think that happens exclusively through relationships with store managers, because in general every bottle is spoken for before it even arrives.

[otisdog 365]

On 12/6/2018 at 2:02 PM, ColoradoHorn said:

Anyone see the Basil Hayden 10 year in the wild yet??

Saw some bottles out here @ mission.

Before this bourbon craze took off, Costco had a 3-pak of Bookers, Bakers and Basil Hayden for $69....

Edited December 8, 2018 by otisdog

[RichUT 1790]

Yesterday was a good day.

[ckhorn 208]

43 minutes ago, RichUT said:

Yesterday was a good day.

I think it was better than just good.

[huge 3788]

Ok how the F you get that 4 grain?

[RichUT 1790]

6 minutes ago, huge said:

Ok how the F you get that 4 grain?

I traded a bottle of Black Maple Hill Red Label to PappyVanVinceYoung.

[4th_and_18 687]

Had balcones blue corn bourbon for the first time last night. It’s my new favorite of the balcones. So good. And doesn’t burn like a 120+ proof should.


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[Horn21 168]

I've got 2 unopened '17 OFBB and a 3rd with a few pours remaining.  I know there were less bottles this year, but if anyone gets his hands on a couple '18s and wants to trade one for a '17, I'm your huckleberry.

[Anastasis 23375]

21 minutes ago, Horn21 said:

I've got 2 unopened '17 OFBB and a 3rd with a few pours remaining.  I know there were less bottles this year, but if anyone gets his hands on a couple '18s and wants to trade one for a '17, I'm your huckleberry.

[Horn21 168]

7 minutes ago, Anastasis said:

You're really gonna roll your eyes when I tell you how I acquired 3 bottles in the first place. My wife threw me a big surprise party for my 40th this year and bought a ton of whiskey for it.  She didn't know anything about the OFBB but it had Birthday in the name and because she found out that the annual release date is actually her birthday, so she bought them.

Edited December 9, 2018 by Horn21

[Anastasis 23375]

5 minutes ago, Horn21 said:

You're really gonna roll your eyes when I tell you how I acquired 3 bottles in the first place. My wife threw me a big surprise party for my 40th this year and bought a ton of whiskey for it.  She didn't know anything about the OFBB but it had Birthday in the name and because she found out that the annual release date is actually her birthday, so she bought them.

[Anastasis 23375]

4 hours ago, thestud said:

Blue Corn is greatness but you really need to find a way to get your mitts on their Texas Wheated. 122 proof and drinks like a 90. Absolutely fantastic.

distillery only release from what I understand. do want.

[Horn21 168]

19 minutes ago, Anastasis said:

She also got: 2 bottles of a nice store pick ECBP, 4 bottles of Blanton's, 2 bottles of Kentucky Owl, and 4 bottles of RHF.  Among others.

 

 

Edited December 9, 2018 by Horn21

[Bozo_Casanova 26232]

I was at Total Wine Mueller today, and they had a bottle of Woodford Masters Collection American Oak at the front, which I was looking at as a gift for somebody.
So I’m talking to the manager about it and he reaches down under the counter, produces a bottle of MidWinter Night’s Dram and says: “ this do anything for you?”

[Horn21 168]

5 minutes ago, Anastasis said:

distillery only release from what I understand. do want.

Speaking of Balcones, I am curious about these fellas. But at $85/$115, my curiosity will have to wait until someone tells me they're worth it.

 

[huge 3788]

She also got: 2 bottles of a nice store pick ECBP, 4 bottles of Blanton's, 2 bottles of Kentucky Owl, and 4 bottles of RHF.  Among others.
 
 

I have some shit I’d like to trade for Bb17

[huge 3788]

Also. Happy wedding@champkind

[USCATX 1067]

30 minutes ago, Horn21 said:

She also got: 2 bottles of a nice store pick ECBP.

 

 

That’s not a real thing.  

 

I’m working on some WT Decades Batch 02 and WT 101 8 year age stated tonight.  Both are great with the 101 winning on the nose and the Decades on the finish.  About the same on palate.  Spec’s has Decades for $90 through December and it’s a worthwhile pickup at that price.  

[Horn21 168]

58 minutes ago, Horn21 said:

She also got: 2 bottles of a nice store pick ECBP

 

25 minutes ago, USCATX said:

That’s not a real thing.  

And yet...it is.

[Whiskyteer 51]

4 minutes ago, Horn21 said:

 

And yet...it is.

And I can assure you...it is not

[Horn21 168]

9 minutes ago, Whiskyteer said:

And I can assure you...it is not

Okay.  Cool.  Hook em.

[Horn21 168]

And just to let @USCATX and @Whiskyteer know....imaginary barrel no. 5017755 tastes delicious.  You're welcome to try it sometime if you live in Austin.  But only if you have enough Christmas spirit to believe that it exists.

[USCATX 1067]

1 hour ago, Horn21 said:

And just to let @USCATX and @Whiskyteer know....imaginary barrel no. 5017755 tastes delicious.  You're welcome to try it sometime if you live in Austin.  But only if you have enough Christmas spirit to believe that it exists.

It has a small batch 94 proof label, right?  Probably lists the original barrel proof and age on the side label but unless I’m missing something it’s proofed down like every other ECSB store pick.  

Edited December 9, 2018 by USCATX

[ERhine 1894]

Also. Happy wedding[mention=286]champkind[/mention]

Not shown is the bottle of Blanton’s Gold finished by he groomsmen before the wedding.

[Jimbaround 973]

Not shown is the bottle of Blanton’s Gold finished by he groomsmen before the wedding.

I’m drinking Michters 10 and Old Fitzgerald BiB In solidarity.

[USCATX 1067]

8 hours ago, thestud said:

 

 

He said ECBP

 

 

I was just trying to guide him to the sad but inevitable truth. 

[Neonmoon 38127]

Is there an establishment in Austin that I may try this 2018 OFBB? 

[That Guy 952]

They just opened a moonshine at Parmer and Avery ranch that has a couple of bottles. I think it was 24, but not sure. If in north austin they have a nice little offering.

[Covri 6229]

ECBP? Elijah Craig barrel proof? Looks legit 

 

https://elijahcraig.com/barrel-proof

[mbpcb 55]

It’s going down

[RMac5 1549]

Where is that? 

[That Guy 952]

Tell the blondo with the hat I said sup. 

[mbpcb 55]

I see you 2017 hiding back there. You are next.

[GreenspointTexas 9556]

On 12/8/2018 at 7:26 PM, Horn21 said:

Speaking of Balcones, I am curious about these fellas. But at $85/$115, my curiosity will have to wait until someone tells me they're worth it.

 

Buddy and I went to Balcones after the OU game last weekend. A few thoughts:

- I liked Balcones a lot more before my trip. Their blue corn bourbon, brimstone, single malt, and rum are all good stuff to me. However, almost everything we tried was not good at the distillery

- the rye was awful

- the brujeria was ok, but not worth $120

- hechiceros was the best thing i had there and I bought a bottle to bring home

- like i said, i love their blue corn bourbon, but their wheated bourbon was strange and nothing like the BC bourbon. Was hoping to buy a bottle of it to take home, but passed after trying it

- their egg nog cocktail was excellent, and their pricing was solid. Space was also tight

[BigDHornfan 6522]

Well this is pretty much as expected. A gimmick release that’s drinkable. That’s all.

[Horn21 168]

- hechiceros was the best thing i had there and I bought a bottle to bring home

That one is ~$85? Think you’ll buy a 2nd bottle?

[GreenspointTexas 9556]

4 minutes ago, Horn21 said:

 

That one is ~$85? Think you’ll buy a 2nd bottle?

 

Since its distillery only, no, but even if it were distributed prolly not.

 

would much rather go with non locals that are better or if im going for TX distillates, GB Balmorrhea... which is incredible

[Bud Davis 13]

I'm in So Cal where you can never find Weller. Just left a bar that pours Special Reserve for 4 bucks at happy hour. Nothing like watching Weller and coke, 7 up, etc being poured.

[Bozo_Casanova 26232]

Well this is pretty much as expected. A gimmick release that’s drinkable. That’s all.

Now that’s a gimmick release.

[Horn21 168]

Since its distillery only, no, but even if it were distributed prolly not.

They actually do distribute it.

[GreenspointTexas 9556]

44 minutes ago, Horn21 said:

 

They actually do distribute it.

 

Well fuck me. They told me they didnt.

and its cheaper at specs than at the distillery

[huge 3788]

Purchased today for $130