The Bourbon Thread!!

[icehog3]

Picked up my first ever bottle of BT for $22 while grocery shopping. It is smooth and easy to drink, but it felt a little "lite" last night. Have a ruined myself with all the 120+ proof bottles? :lr

https://i.imgur.com/v1ILcbo.jpg

[longknocker]

Found This Gem At The Airport Duty Free At Turks & Caicos This Weekend!:D. Never Tried It, Before, But I've Heard It's Awesome!!!:dr:tu

https://i.imgur.com/v4NlrBMl.jpg

[Steve]

Found This Gem At The Airport Duty Free At Turks & Caicos This Weekend!:D. Never Tried It, Before, But I've Heard It's Awesome!!!:dr:tu

Do share your thoughts and impressions. I've seen this in a shop by the house and been tempted but haven't pulled the trigger yet...

[RevSmoke]

Found This Gem At The Airport Duty Free At Turks & Caicos This Weekend!:D. Never Tried It, Before, But I've Heard It's Awesome!!!:dr:tu

https://i.imgur.com/v4NlrBMl.jpg

Do share your thoughts and impressions. I've seen this in a shop by the house and been tempted but haven't pulled the trigger yet...

I will say it is a good bourbon oh, it is a unique bottle, and has a great name. That is all fine a d good, but if it tastes like crap, it is just a sow with lipstick.

Thankfully, (I ha to buy a bottle because of professional interest) it is a nice bourbon, is decently smooth with hints of caramel. It would be a bottle I'd buy again.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

[hammondc]

Angels Envy is decent.


More important...where do you stay when you are in TCI? My girlfriend and I have a been a couple times. We stay at Seven Stars on Grace Bay Beach. TCI is absolutely amazing....

[icehog3]

I haven't bought the Angels' Envy because I haven't liked many of the finished bourbons I have tried. Only one that sticks out in my mind as having enjoyed is A Midwinter Night's Dram by High West Distillery. That being said, if someone has it where I go, I'd try it with an open mind (and palate).

[Steve]

I haven't bought the Angels' Envy because I haven't liked many of the finished bourbons I have tried...

That's kind of where I'm at Tom. I like bourbon that has been distilled and bottled at the same "still". I guess it's a purist holdover from my family cooking stuff up in the hills back in the day.

But I do wonder...:al

[longknocker]

Angels Envy is decent.


More important...where do you stay when you are in TCI? My girlfriend and I have a been a couple times. We stay at Seven Stars on Grace Bay Beach. TCI is absolutely amazing....

We Stayed At The Palms Resort On Grace Bay. Awesome Vacation & Place To Stay!:D:tu

[icehog3]

Stopped by 3 stores that were along my route today just to see what new stuff they had gotten in, which wasn't anything that interested me. Two of them got in some Weller SR and one some EHT Small Batch, but I am flush of both of those. One got in the Weller 12 Year 1.75 at $400 Neither who had the Stagg at $550+ had sold them...shocking.

[stearns]

Never seen the Weller 12 handle before, if they could cut their price in 1/3 it would be a cool buy

I went to a couple stores yesterday as well killing time in a new part of town, saw a 1.75 of Woodford for $71 and a few bottles of Knob Creek 25th anni at $130. Not bad prices but passed on both, was hoping to find something a little more enticing

[icehog3]

Good luck Ben! If anything has the names Stagg or Pappy in them, grab me one too? :D

[stearns]

Good luck Ben! If anything has the names Stagg or Pappy in them, grab me one too? :D

Saw a bottle that said "Old Rip Van" something, but didn't say Pappy so I passed knowing it's not what you want. I'll keep keepin an eye out :tu

[icehog3]

Saw a bottle that said "Old Rip Van" something, but didn't say Pappy so I passed knowing it's not what you want. I'll keep keepin an eye out :tu

If I thought it was true I would likely be crying right now, Ben. :r

[stearns]

If I thought it was true I would likely be crying right now, Ben. :r

:noon:noon:noon

[4WheelVFR]

Just picked up another store/barrel pick of EC Small Batch. This one is called "The 9 minute late 9 year old" as opposed to the 10 yr store pick I got before. They let me sample them side by side in the store and the difference was crazy. I had to pick one up. The manager also let me know that they picked out a few more barrels for the store. Weller Full Proof, Buffalo Trace, and 1792 Reserve. I'll probably need all the above lol.

[stearns]

The manager also let me know that they picked out a few more barrels for the store. Weller Full Proof, Buffalo Trace, and 1792 Reserve. I'll probably need all the above lol.

If you get an extra of the Weller FP I'll happily send you cash and a couple good smokes for your effort :ss

[Black Coral]

Just picked up another store/barrel pick of EC Small Batch. This one is called "The 9 minute late 9 year old" as opposed to the 10 yr store pick I got before. They let me sample them side by side in the store and the difference was crazy. I had to pick one up. The manager also let me know that they picked out a few more barrels for the store. Weller Full Proof, Buffalo Trace, and 1792 Reserve. I'll probably need all the above lol.

I’m with Stearns if you can get your hands on Weller full proof and have and extra bottle keep me in mind. Cash and cigars for your time for sure. Here to hoping

[icehog3]

Ray, I will outbid Ben and John. But they are welcome if you find a 3rd and 4th. ;) :r

Last night, second pour even better than the first.

https://i.imgur.com/dYNDiKX.jpg

[BigAsh]

Ray, I will outbid Ben and John. But they are welcome if you find a 3rd and 4th. ;) :r

Last night, second pour even better than the first.

https://i.imgur.com/dYNDiKX.jpg

Yummy!....hoping a bottle or 3 of Stagg finds its way to TX!!

[icehog3]

Yummy!....hoping a bottle or 3 of Stagg finds its way to TX!!

I'd not complain, Sir Keith. :D

[BigAsh]

Yummy!....hoping a bottle or 3 of Stagg finds its way to TX!!

I'd not complain, Sir Keith. :D

If we only knew people who were in charge of the liquor stock....oh wait, I gotta guy!! :banger

[Steve]

If we only knew people who were in charge of the liquor stock....oh wait, I gotta guy!! :banger

Keith, my buddy! :r:r

[Steve]

Happy Valentines Day to me...bottle #2!

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/Drinks/Old%20Forester%201920%20Prohibition.jpg

[Black Coral]

Well good dfw shopping tonight! Two McKenna 10 bottles in bond, heaven hill bottle in bond, pappy 10, 1792 full proof store pic!

Hope the rest of the weekend continues with some finds for sure

[Adriftpanda]

Technically it’s not pappy but it’s a good find if you paid the right price....

Just killed a WLW ‘17

[Adriftpanda]

Yummy!....hoping a bottle or 3 of Stagg finds its way to TX!!

I’ll bring one for the herf

[icehog3]

Last night had my first pour of Old Ezra 7 Year. Good, but probably only buy a bottle if the price was right.

Got another bottle of Knob Creek Cask Strength for VD, and picked up a couple more Elijah Craig Barrel Proofs…. B519 and C919.

[BigAsh]

Well good dfw shopping tonight! Two McKenna 10 bottles in bond, heaven hill bottle in bond, pappy 10, 1792 full proof store pic!

Hope the rest of the weekend continues with some finds for sure

These are the times I wish I didn't live in a state with antiquated liquor laws!

I’ll bring one for the herf

My brother !!



Got another bottle of Knob Creek Cask Strength for VD, ....


interesting!....Instead of penicillin?....Hmmmm.....:D

[icehog3]

interesting!....Instead of penicillin?....Hmmmm.....:D

Tasty and cleared those chancres right up. -(P

[Black Coral]

Little book
Eh Taylor rye
Eh Taylor small batch

So far this morning

[4WheelVFR]

I had that Stagg Jr a couple days ago....good stuff. I'll keep you guys in the loop if I can get my hands on any extra bottles. They'll be releasing them just a bottle or two at a time from what I understand.

[Beagleone]

Little book
Eh Taylor rye
Eh Taylor small batch

So far this morning

https://media1.tenor.com/images/d3ab39405ffb94d8494592324b63beb1/tenor.gif?itemid=3561440

[stearns]

Seeing bottles of EC Barrel Proof pop back up on the shelves, B519 and C919. I have the B but I may go back and pick up a bottle of the C, still holding out hope for a bottle of Larceny BP but they seem pretty nonexistent around here, apparently the biggest shipment to any store in CO was 6 bottles and most places only got one

[Steve]

A buddy just dropped of a bottle of Eagle Rare off. Yumm!

[icehog3]

Ben, I like the C better than the B. Which is relative because I like the B a lot.

Have a bottle of A120 in the que as well.

Ray, hope you can find some more Stagg, would love to try the latest batch. :dr

Steve, can't go wrong with the ER. :tu

[Steve]

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/2020-02-Fires%20&%20Bourbon/Eagle%20Rare.jpg

[stearns]

I've got a big bottle of ER that I haven't drank on in a while, may have to change that this weekend :D

Honestly I don't think it's anything super special, but it's a solid go-to that will never disappoint, that's hard to come by these days so I never hate on a staple

[Steve]

I've got a big bottle of ER that I haven't drank on in a while, may have to change that this weekend :D

Honestly I don't think it's anything super special, but it's a solid go-to that will never disappoint, that's hard to come by these days so I never hate on a staple

My thoughts exactly!

[icehog3]

I like the Eagle Rare too, but gravitate towards higher proof bourbons mostly these days. Think I've got 1-2 pours left, might have to restock when I see it under $35.

Today's arrival... I know it won't come close to what Ben is opening tonight, but I'm pretty pleased. I've had good luck with the other 2019 releases, and this is the highest proof one of them all.

https://i.imgur.com/8irfIJ5.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/ZNGLej1.jpg

[icehog3]

Cracked the Elmer T Lee with my Pops over for the Wilder-Fury fight.

https://i.imgur.com/mUn9zRx.jpg

[thebiglebowski]

I like the Eagle Rare too, but gravitate towards higher proof bourbons mostly these days. Think I've got 1-2 pours left, might have to restock when I see it under $35.

Today's arrival... I know it won't come close to what Ben is opening tonight, but I'm pretty pleased. I've had good luck with the other 2019 releases, and this is the highest proof one of them all.

https://i.imgur.com/8irfIJ5.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/ZNGLej1.jpg

Elijah's a nice bourbon with bite. Also, hello!

[icehog3]

Elijah's a nice bourbon with bite. Also, hello!

Hi Larry! Long time Sir! :D

[stearns]

Went out to a nice dinner Saturday night, looked behind the bar and they had some very interesting looking bottles so I asked for the whiskey menu. I was surprised how "reasonable" most of the prices were, especially for being a semi fancy spot downtown (other than the $100/oz for pappy 20) so I ended up buying an ounce of William Larue Weller after the meal. It wasn't as life changing as I was hoping, and Tom's going to kill me but I thought it was slightly too hot (I believe 128 proof). I added a splash of water to it which improved it, but based on everything I've heard I thought it was going to be more of an eye opener. They also had GTS for the same price and if I was hanging out longer that would have been my next pour, but the food was fantastic so I bet I could convince Sarah to go again and this time I'll skip the cocktail (old fashioned with ER barrel pick) and go for the straight stuff

[icehog3]

Never had the WLW, Ben, but not surprised that you think it may be a little overrated. But I'd still give it a try if I was at a place that served it at a reasonable price. I'll be interested in hearing how the Stagg is when you return.

So did you crack the celebration bottle for the Shrine, or did that get pushed back by the outing?

[Steve]

Cracked the Elmer T Lee with my Pops over for the Wilder-Fury fight.

https://i.imgur.com/mUn9zRx.jpg

Very nice!

[stearns]

Never had the WLW, Ben, but not surprised that you think it may be a little overrated. But I'd still give it a try if I was at a place that served it at a reasonable price. I'll be interested in hearing how the Stagg is when you return.

So did you crack the celebration bottle for the Shrine, or did that get pushed back by the outing?

Come to Denver and I'll buy your first pour :al

Had a celebratory pour of pappy 12, not a newly opened bottle but haven't had any in a while

[Steve]

I've also been leaning towards the higher proofs these days, but the Eagle Rare was kind of a nice change this weekend, although I was hitting a couple of Bottled in Bond 100 proofers along the way.

[stearns]

Since Sarah bought me the WLW I let her try a taste, she could barely get it to her lips before the ethanol got to her. The only whiskey she's ever really loved was Macallan Rare Cask we got for free at an event a year or two ago, I looked up the ABV and it's 86 proof, no wonder 128 was a bit hot :r

[stearns]

Went out to another place downtown for dinner last night (restaurant week) and they had a similar whiskey menu as the place over the weekend... but about $10 more per ounce of the good stuff. I got a beer instead and when I got home decided to open up my bottle of Bookers Country Ham. Finally a high proof (124.7) bourbon that I really enjoyed neat, only had a small pour of it but I think I'll be having another after work today :al

[icehog3]

when I got home decided to open up my bottle of Bookers Country Ham. Finally a high proof (124.7) bourbon that I really enjoyed neat, only had a small pour of it but I think I'll be having another after work today :al

Great minds? :D Last night's pour:


https://i.imgur.com/1CUPBpc.jpg

[stearns]

Let's just go with "Minds"

:r

[icehog3]

Let's just go with "Minds"

:r

Between the two of us, we must have at least one! :banger

[icehog3]

https://i.imgur.com/UFJxjzg.jpg

A little EHT Small Batch last night.

[stearns]

Had another pour of the Bookers last night, loving this bottle. Then made the mistake of having a glass of regular buffalo trace, the 35 proof drop made me feel like I was drinking water, definitely going to "proof up" next time

[icehog3]

Or just start high and stay there.

High proof, potheads. ;) :r

[stearns]

Or just start high and stay there.

Wiser words have never been spoken :D

[Steve]

Bourbon 'n BBQ for my daughter's 21st (almost) Birthday Saturday night

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/2020-02-29_Boo's%20Birthday%20BBQ/20200301_195001.jpg

[stearns]

Opened up a bottle of Early Times BiB yesterday, it was recommended to me to buy if I could find it, finally tracked a few down a couple weeks ago. Very smooth for a 100 proof $22 bottle, able to drink neat with no issues, but nothing too exciting in the flavor department. This will probably be used in cocktails in the future

[icehog3]

https://i.imgur.com/5BFMJfK.jpg

I was pleasantly surprised at the price point, Ben, didn't think it was bad at all.

[hotreds]

A couple of the bottles coming to Shack this year.....

https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/p720x720/89032030_10159240007193238_333285489324851200_o.jp g?_nc_cat=110&_nc_sid=8024bb&_nc_eui2=AeFJQhmqPvsg2sDi4wA_GMB6-Uq8oI5b4xxysho9BaSCxjHLki_O2_l_berqm8j_eiurpnOu8fP qGFTW8rlWgNzkqTdVZrmWVPuXF0zYKFzkjA&_nc_ohc=z92a2ikUdD4AX9A_9K0&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-2.xx&_nc_tp=6&oh=0a98cfa67a3fedd100503a2ec53da150&oe=5E807F28

[Steve]

A couple of the bottles coming to Shack this year.....



:dr:dr

[stearns]

uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[hotreds]

Get your butt out here, Ben!

[stearns]

Doesn't look likely this year. Can you save them for next? Tom won't mind waiting :D

[icehog3]

Holy ****ing ****, Hugh. You will have to allocate so all the bourbon guys get a taste.

If you come up with any more that aren't going to Shack, I have cash and know how to use it. ;) :r

[hotreds]

Yes, prob a shot for as many as possible so as many as possible can try.

[Black Coral]

Holy ****ing ****, Hugh. You will have to allocate so all the bourbon guys get a taste.

If you come up with any more that aren't going to Shack, I have cash and know how to use it. ;) :r

Wow Hugh shack is always something to look forward to but another step up to look for :)

[hotreds]

Last year when I brought the Four Roses someone asked if I didn't want to save it for my friends. I told him if you're at Shack, you're my friend.

[longknocker]

1792 Single Barrel Last Night. Good Stuff!:tu

[Buckeye Jack]

Yes, prob a shot for as many as possible so as many as possible can try.

Should we start the signup list now?! :dr :dr :dr

Last year when I brought the Four Roses someone asked if I didn't want to save it for my friends. I told him if you're at Shack, you're my friend.

And I thank you for that my friend!

[yourchoice]

Mighty awesome of you Hugh!

[icehog3]

https://i.imgur.com/fPX23Lx.jpg

[stearns]

That one's been on my "if you see it buy it" list for a little bit now. Still haven't seen it

[Steve]

https://i.imgur.com/fPX23Lx.jpg

Good stuff right there! I have also made a nice BBQ sauce with a couple of shots of that.

[icehog3]

Found the Booker's batch I have been searching for for months at a Mom&Pop liquor store yesterday...and at regular price. :tu

https://i.imgur.com/BM8tecB.jpg

In the past few days I've tried the BiB from Dickel, McKenna and Early Times. While all were good, I'd probably rank the Dickel as my least favorite of the 3.

[Steve]

In the past few days I've tried the BiB from Dickel, McKenna and Early Times. While all were good, I'd probably rank the Dickel as my least favorite of the 3.

I saw a bottle of the Dickle BiB at the candy store last night and thought about picking up a bottle but wanted to hear what your impressions on it were after seeing your earlier post.

[Beagleone]

That one's been on my "if you see it buy it" list for a little bit now. Still haven't seen it

Which one? The Dickel? I had a case of it...

[stearns]

Which one? The Dickel? I had a case of it...

Stuff that's easy to get elsewhere is HTF in Colorado. I couldn't believe it when I went to MA and saw baby saz just on the shelf, here they post online that they have it with a one bottle limit and it sells out within an hour

The people who did the booze for our wedding are opening a B&M on Friday, sent us a 15% off anything coupon to use, think I'll go right when they open the first day and see if they have anything interesting. Last time I went blind to a liquor store opening there were a ton of whiskey fiends waiting as well and they didn't have anything too cool (other than the handles of ER), but this company does a ton of events and probably moves the volume to get allocate bottles so I'm hoping I can luck out

[icehog3]

Good luck at the event, Ben! Get us some GTS! :D

Last night's pours:

https://i.imgur.com/XnOIDYh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Gn7gVFp.jpg

[Black Coral]

Good luck Ben I’m with Tom on the find stuff for us as well

Nice pours Tom looks like it would have been a good night watching hockey

[Beagleone]

Stuff that's easy to get elsewhere is HTF in Colorado. I couldn't believe it when I went to MA and saw baby saz just on the shelf, here they post online that they have it with a one bottle limit and it sells out within an hour

The people who did the booze for our wedding are opening a B&M on Friday, sent us a 15% off anything coupon to use, think I'll go right when they open the first day and see if they have anything interesting. Last time I went blind to a liquor store opening there were a ton of whiskey fiends waiting as well and they didn't have anything too cool (other than the handles of ER), but this company does a ton of events and probably moves the volume to get allocate bottles so I'm hoping I can luck out

When you are down here, remind me to take you to my preferred store. -(P

[icehog3]

https://i.imgur.com/AeYmBri.jpg

Grabbed these today just on principle, it's not around in IL all that much in my travels around the gin joints.

[stearns]

https://i.imgur.com/AeYmBri.jpg

Grabbed these today just on principle, it's not around in IL all that much in my travels around the gin joints.

I used to buy those up every time I saw them at MSRP, I'm happy to drink that neat all day long. Only stopped because I have more of it than I can drink

When you are down here, remind me to take you to my preferred store. -(P

I'll bring a checked bag :banger

[icehog3]

I used to buy those up every time I saw them at MSRP, I'm happy to drink that neat all day long. Only stopped because I have more of it than I can drink

Yeah, I have 3 full ones so I am done for now. :lr



I'll bring a checked bag :banger

I may BUY a checked bag when I am there if it's that good. ;) :r

[stearns]

Yeah, I have 3 full ones so I am done for now. :lr

Just 750s? -(P

[icehog3]

Just 750s? -(P

Never seen the 1.75 in IL. I did see the 1L Weller 12, but they wanted $250. Pass.

[stearns]

For the longest time I couldn't find 750s of SR, only 1.75s. I was buying them up at <$40 each, eventually did find a 750 and added it to the collection for variety but that one's still sealed

[icehog3]

For the longest time I couldn't find 750s of SR, only 1.75s. I was buying them up at <$40 each, eventually did find a 750 and added it to the collection for variety but that one's still sealed

1.75 under $40 is winning big. :tu

Saw a GTS 2017 today for only $699. :gary :r

[Steve]

https://i.imgur.com/AeYmBri.jpg

Grabbed these today just on principle, it's not around in IL all that much in my travels around the gin joints.

Great minds must think alike...I picked up a bottle of that last night while at the candy store. :D

[icehog3]

Great minds must think alike...I picked up a bottle of that last night while at the candy store. :D

Because you are even wiser than you are handsome. :D

[Steve]

Because you are even wiser than you are handsome. :D

:D

[BigAsh]

Great minds must think alike...I picked up a bottle of that last night while at the candy store. :D

Because you are even wiser than you are handsome. :D

There goes Murph....disproving Steve's original statement....:D

[icehog3]

There goes Murph....disproving Steve's original statement....:D

https://i.imgur.com/PfM6wQL.gif

[icehog3]

Last night's pours:

https://i.imgur.com/dIztCv8.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/V1Jef6q.jpg

[longknocker]

Last night's pours:

https://i.imgur.com/dIztCv8.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/V1Jef6q.jpg

:banger:D:noon:banger:tu

[Steve]

:dr:dr

[stearns]

Going to a concert up in Fort Collins tonight, gonna hit up a whiskey bar a couple blocks down (http://www.thewhiskeyfc.com/whiskey-menu/) and walk over. Their prices have gone up on certain things that seemed underpriced when I first checked them out, but I think I'll still be able to finds something I like :dr

[stearns]

Went to the liquor store opening, not too many exciting things. I did get the last of their two bottles of Taylor Rye but other than that and SR they didn't have much for allocated bourbon. After that hit up the gas station liquor across from my old apartment and found a bottle of C919 :D

[icehog3]

Went to the liquor store opening, not too many exciting things. I did get the last of their two bottles of Taylor Rye but other than that and SR they didn't have much for allocated bourbon. After that hit up the gas station liquor across from my old apartment and found a bottle of C919 :D

Now that's a good day, Ben! Taylor Rye rocks!

I've got a bottle of the C919 but have yet to crack it, I hear it's the best of 2019. I'm still working on an open A119.

Wish I could get that much good stuff at a non-exciting grand opening~! :D

[stearns]

Finally tracked down a single bottle of Larceny BP on Saturday, had a pour of it on Friday and was very impressed. Called the store, they said they had one bottle and couldn't hold it, I rushed down to get it and as I was walking in the door a guy was walking out with it :sl

They did have one bottle of McKenna 10 year, so I picked that up instead, but not what I was hoping for

[icehog3]

Haven't seen the Larceny BP on the shelves here, but I've heard lots of good things, Ben. Glad you dig it, and the McKenna is really good too.

Last night's pours:

https://i.imgur.com/vOTFiit.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/1u91a1M.jpg

[Beagleone]

Finally tracked down a single bottle of Larceny BP on Saturday, had a pour of it on Friday and was very impressed. Called the store, they said they had one bottle and couldn't hold it, I rushed down to get it and as I was walking in the door a guy was walking out with it :sl

They did have one bottle of McKenna 10 year, so I picked that up instead, but not what I was hoping for

I'll check, but last I saw, there were quite a few on the shelves here in DFW. That was a few weeks ago.

[stearns]

Opened up my bottle of ECBP B519 last night, I think this is one of the best pours I've had in recent memory. Sweet charred oak from nose to finish, reminded me of freshly cut used barrel staves. To be fair this is my first ECBP and now realize how much I've been missing out, looking forward to opening up some more :al

I'll check, but last I saw, there were quite a few on the shelves here in DFW. That was a few weeks ago.

When they first showed up a month or so ago they sold out immediately, they've been slowly trickling in since then and last a day or two now but still gotta be vigilant to land one

[icehog3]

Cracked the Booker's 2019-01 last night. My friend from another board said it was pure "funk". True, but in a delicious way. The finish is amazing, cayenne and spice. Right in my wheelhouse. It's one that I'll want to share with friends, but will have a hard time keeping my mitts off of. Yup, if I ever see another bottle near MSRP, I'm snaggin' it.

https://i.imgur.com/GQgYnvC.jpg

Ben, I have another uncracked B519, along with an uncracked C919 and a 3/4 full A119. Haven't had a disappointing pour from the BPs yet.

[stearns]

We Want The Funk! We Want The Funk!

[icehog3]

We Want The Funk! We Want The Funk!

https://i.imgur.com/2NUdyUH.jpg

Gotta have that funk.

[stearns]

Opened up the McKenna 10 last night, thought it was very solid. Enjoyed the Bookers Country Ham I poured after more but will be working the McKenna into the regular rotation

[Steve]

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/2020-03-14_Weekend/20200314_221323.jpg

My weekend self-medication...

[icehog3]

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/2020-03-14_Weekend/20200314_221323.jpg

My weekend self-medication...

You Dick(el)! :D

Last night:

https://i.imgur.com/S2ypZtv.jpg

[Gabe215]

Slim pickings at the Pennsylvania controlled liquor store. New to bourbon but drink and really enjoy Eagle Rare. Only good bourbon they had left after announcing its closing due to coronavirus was Basil Hayden 80 proof any good?

[icehog3]

The regular BH Straight Kentucky Bourbon, Gabe? If so it's not bad, and on par with the Eagle Rare for smoothness.

Spent some quality time with the Colonel tonight.

https://i.imgur.com/jgeP0KD.jpg

[stearns]

In the store a couple days ago and saw a few bottles of Dickel BiB so I grabbed one. I really enjoyed it, not quite as complex as some of the higher end (and higher priced) bottles but I happily grabbed a second pour and am looking forward to my next glass :tu

[icehog3]

I'm got 3 BiB bottles from Black Carl recently (he's a gentleman and a scholar). McKenna 10 Year, Dickel and Early Times. The Early Times is a $24 1L bottle, and crazy as it seems, I like it best of the 3 so far.

https://i.imgur.com/kfb3WcM.jpg

[The camaro show]

With the liquor stores being closed really makes me wanna go grab a new bottle.

[stearns]

Get a few :tu

[icehog3]

They're open here. I'll pop in if I go by one, but I will only buy if it's something that I've been looking for and unable to find.

Speaking of which, I am not a fan of the 1792 Small Batch, but I am intrigued by the 1792 Full Proof. Anyone had both who can comment, please?

[stearns]

Haven't had the small batch in years and can't really compare, but I'm not super impressed with the full proof. I keep retrying it as a change of pace but I don't get much more than an ethanol heat out of it. It has gotten better since the bottle was opened, the first pour was not pleasant

[SSDVC]

In the store a couple days ago and saw a few bottles of Dickel BiB so I grabbed one. I really enjoyed it, not quite as complex as some of the higher end (and higher priced) bottles but I happily grabbed a second pour and am looking forward to my next glass :tu

If that is the 13 Year Old BiB, that is quite the score. I can't find it anywhere here in the east, same for the Four Roses Small Batch SELECT (just finished the bottle). I would love to be able to find a few bottles of either, but I also heard the original retail price of $36 for the Dickel is a long gone dream.

[stearns]

If that is the 13 Year Old BiB, that is quite the score. I can't find it anywhere here in the east, same for the Four Roses Small Batch SELECT (just finished the bottle). I would love to be able to find a few bottles of either, but I also heard the original retail price of $36 for the Dickel is a long gone dream.

This is the 13, got it at $36 after a couple months of looking. Shoulda bought more, I might go back and see if I can get another before everything shuts down tomorrow afternoon

[icehog3]

Haven't had the small batch in years and can't really compare, but I'm not super impressed with the full proof. I keep retrying it as a change of pace but I don't get much more than an ethanol heat out of it. It has gotten better since the bottle was opened, the first pour was not pleasant

Thanks Ben. You saved me $50 in "speculation". :D

[icehog3]

https://i.imgur.com/dCFGztB.jpg

[stearns]

Went back and got two more bottles of the Dickel. I don't think the one I got last weekend will last long :al

[Steve]

Went back and got two more bottles of the Dickel. I don't think the one I got last weekend will last long :al

Mine didn't...

[icehog3]

Last nights pour

https://i.imgur.com/0C0dsoZ.jpg

And yesterdays find. Seemed like a no-brainer; "Tommy's Batch" at MSRP.

https://i.imgur.com/w1kOFjy.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/SPesqOB.jpg

[stearns]

Hell of a find. Haven't seen any bookers on the shelves for months, next time I see one near MSRP I'll be picking up regardless of the batch. Although I wouldn't be upset if all I could find are more Country Ham :dr

[icehog3]

Hell of a find. Haven't seen any bookers on the shelves for months, next time I see one near MSRP I'll be picking up regardless of the batch. Although I wouldn't be upset if all I could find are more Country Ham :dr

Ham is good. :D

The Mom & Pop shop had one more Tommy's Batch... ;)

[big pete]

I need to start buying Bookers and Blantons (has some here and there but never followed them too much). Just picked up a bottle of ECBP (batch 519). Can’t really beat it at its price point (60-70)

[Porch Dweller]

Enjoyed some Four Roses Small Batch last night.

[icehog3]

I need to start buying Bookers and Blantons (has some here and there but never followed them too much). Just picked up a bottle of ECBP (batch 519). Can’t really beat it at its price point (60-70)

Love the ECBP too Pete, every batch I have tried has been stellar.

Blanton's is tough to come by around here, but I managed to snag one from the recent shipment at a local grocery for $59.

Booker's is wonderful, especially the 130+ proof ones for me. There's still some 2019-03 (Country Ham) floating around, I highly recommend that one.

Enjoyed some Four Roses Small Batch last night.

James, you should give the Single Barrel a try. It's around $45 here, and I like it even more that the SB.

[big pete]

Love the ECBP too Pete, every batch I have tried has been stellar.

Blanton's is tough to come by around here, but I managed to snag one from the recent shipment at a local grocery for $59

Booker's is wonderful, especially the 130+ proof ones for me. There's still some 2019-03 (Country Ham) floating around, I highly recommend that one.



Can find Blantons fairly easy in the Bay. I’ll keep my eye out for the high proof Bookers :tu

[Chainsaw13]

No affiliation, but Oak and Eden is offering free shipping on orders of 2+ bottles.

https://shop.oakandeden.com/?mc_cid=2f095dd0f0&mc_eid=2327221b7f

They only ship to certain states though, so your mileage may vary.

[Steve]

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/Drinks/2020-03-27_Old%20Ezra.jpg

[icehog3]

Thanks Bob. They don't ship to Illinois, but that is ok, as I generally don't like finished whiskeys.

[hotreds]

Kill any virus or bug with a shot of Booker's Annis' Answer from 2016. 127 proof.

[icehog3]

Kill any virus or bug with a shot of Booker's Annis' Answer from 2016. 127 proof.

Why go low when you can do Booker's Teresa's Batch from 2019 at 136 proof? :D

https://i.imgur.com/vyPwXsz.jpg

[icehog3]

https://i.imgur.com/3ASyJre.jpg

[Steve]

https://i.imgur.com/3ASyJre.jpg

Looks good, let us know your thoughts.

[icehog3]

Looks good, let us know your thoughts.

Big fan, Steve. I've had the BiB, BiB Rye and SiB Rye. Price points around here from $39 for the BiB bourbon to $49 for SiB store picks.

[Steve]

Big fan, Steve. I've had the BiB, BiB Rye and SiB Rye. Price points around here from $39 for the BiB bourbon to $49 for SiB store picks.

:banger

[icehog3]

https://i.imgur.com/ksrVEMU.jpg

Missing the ability to pull people over right about now. :r

[icehog3]

https://i.imgur.com/UFqAwrD.jpg

Did my best internal disinfecting last night with some 136 proof EC Barrel Proof.

[Steve]

https://i.imgur.com/UFqAwrD.jpg

Did my best internal disinfecting last night with some 136 proof EC Barrel Proof.

:banger:banger

[hotreds]

I'm actually gargling a bit before swallowing! Kill anything lurking.

[icehog3]

I'm actually gargling a bit before swallowing! Kill anything lurking.

:lr

[big pete]

https://i.imgur.com/dCFGztB.jpg

Saw a bottle of the Bookers Little Book yesterday for $119. Passed on it and grabbed a bottle of Basil Hayden. Tom, how much is it in your area for the Little Book?

[icehog3]

It's $99 here, Pete. One of my stores still had a Chapter Three or 2 last time I was there, let me know if you are interested....though I'm guessing with shipping it would be a wash.

[big pete]

Thanks for the offer but wouldn’t be worth it with shipping. I’m sure it’ll still be there when I go back

[icehog3]

Thanks for the offer but wouldn’t be worth it with shipping. I’m sure it’ll still be there when I go back

Definitely delicious if you like higher proof whiskey, Pete.

Last night some Blanton's.

https://i.imgur.com/wCV1HaX.jpg

[Steve]

Any thoughts on Belle Meade Cask Strength?

[stearns]

Cracked a bottle of 11.5 year knob creek store pick last night, I liked it but will need a few more pours before I render my final verdict :D

Any thoughts on Belle Meade Cask Strength?

Haven't tried anything from Belle Meade yet ;s

[icehog3]

Any thoughts on Belle Meade Cask Strength?

I haven't tried any Belle Meade yet. Have no interest in any of the "finished" ones. The regular has me a little curious. The Cask Strength has me even more intrigued, but not sure at the price point.

Cracked a bottle of 11.5 year knob creek store pick last night, I liked it but will need a few more pours before I render my final verdict :D



What's the proof, Ben?

Went to my closest Binny's yesterday to see if they had anything new and exciting. Nothing caught my fancy, so I grabbed a couple 1L everyday drinkers that were on sale.

https://i.imgur.com/9UjVFL9.jpg

And some Teresa's Batch for my evening pour.

https://i.imgur.com/zn6E2yr.jpg

[stearns]

What's the proof, Ben?

A nice safe 120 proof :tu

[icehog3]

A nice safe 120 proof :tu

COVID Warrior!! :bx

[stearns]

Just doing my bit :al:al:al

[icehog3]

Just doing my bit :al:al:al

Good, but not good enough. I am drinking for 3. -(P

[stearns]

Good, but not good enough. I am drinking for 3. -(P
:sad

[hotreds]

A nice safe 120 proof :tu

130 proof min to kill the nasties!

[icehog3]

130 proof min to kill the nasties!

I had a double pour of HWDR last night, so that means it's 184 proof, right?

https://i.imgur.com/gmRtXOk.jpg

[hotreds]

I had a double pour of HWDR last night, so that means it's 184 proof, right?

Placebo effect works, too!(Sometimes!)

[Steve]

Quarantine Happy Hour...

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/2020-04-10_Happy%20Hour/2020-04-10_Happy%20Hour01.jpg

Extended Happy Hour!

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/2020-04-10_Happy%20Hour/2020-04-10_Happy%20Hour02a.jpg

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/2020-04-10_Happy%20Hour/2020-04-10_Happy%20Hour02.jpg

[RevSmoke]

I had a double pour of HWDR last night, so that means it's 184 proof, right?

https://i.imgur.com/gmRtXOk.jpg

Yeah, go ahead and tell yourself that! Even if it is not, I think it is OK.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

[icehog3]

Quarantine Happy Hour...

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/2020-04-10_Happy%20Hour/2020-04-10_Happy%20Hour01.jpg


Nice, Steve! :dr :tu

Little happy juice for me too...

https://i.imgur.com/o2Hd46F.jpg

[stearns]

Got a bottle of Kentucky Spirit Single Barrel and drank a good portion of it last night, really enjoyed

[stearns]

Enjoying the last night of good weather for over a week with an '85 LCFD Preferido and a pour of ECBP B519. A match made in heaven :ss:al

https://i.postimg.cc/Hs1z2Zy7/IMG-20200411-201540.jpg

[icehog3]

Had some Russell's 6 Year Rye for a late night pour last night.

https://i.imgur.com/8IMVqSD.jpg

Did my first bourbon drain pour ever, 2/3rds of a bottle of Basil Hayden Dark Rye. If I want port flavor, I'll drink port.

On the good side, still have a sealed bottle of B519, Ben. Also open bottles of A119 and C919. Still searching for A120 in the wild though.

[Steve]

Trifecta of Goodness...

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/Drinks/2020-04-11_Trifecta%20of%20Goodness.jpg

[icehog3]

Good stuff, Steve! :dr

No luck finding the Old Ezra 7 around here. Bastards. :r

[massphatness]

Been digging Jefferson's Reserve Old Rum Cask Finish

[stearns]

Picked up a bottle of 1792 Single Barrel store pick, haven't tried the single barrel expression yet and for $45 it seemed reasonable, comes in just under 100 proof. I plan on having a pour tonight :tu

[icehog3]

Looking forward to a review, Ben. All I have had was the regular small batch, and I wasn't impressed. :(

Last night:

https://i.imgur.com/tFAg8wR.jpg

[Hippi3Slay3r]

https://i.postimg.cc/VvcWc9Ck/20200416-224731.jpg (https://postimg.cc/XGQCfCLR)

👍👍👍

[stearns]

Looking forward to a review, Ben. All I have had was the regular small batch, and I wasn't impressed. :(

I thought it was good not great, liked it better than the full proof but I didn't think it stood out too much. I'll be revisiting soon

[Steve]

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/Drinks/2020-04-17_Old%20Grandad.jpg

Introducing Lu to my Granddad...

[icehog3]

https://i.imgur.com/4yioIsS.jpg

[Hippi3Slay3r]

https://i.postimg.cc/bYbhLp73/20200419-072938.jpg (https://postimg.cc/dDqpVPty)

Love the finish on this, citrus and licorice.

[Porch Dweller]

https://i.imgur.com/4yioIsS.jpg

That's just getting hard to find around here. Any time I see anything Weller I grab it.

[Steve]

This weekend had an Old Grand Dad theme it seems...

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/Drinks/2020-04-18_OGD114.jpg

[icehog3]

That's just getting hard to find around here. Any time I see anything Weller I grab it.

I see the Weller SR from time to time here, but I've never seem the 107 in Illinois.

Last night....like this as an inexpensive regular drinker, can't drink the "tough to replace" stuff every night.

https://i.imgur.com/cb4Gdt0.jpg

I'm curious how it would compare to the OGD 114, Steve.

[Steve]

I see the Weller SR from time to time here, but I've never seem the 107 in Illinois.

Last night....like this as an inexpensive regular drinker, can't drink the "tough to replace" stuff every night.

https://i.imgur.com/cb4Gdt0.jpg

I'm curious how it would compare to the OGD 114, Steve.

I haven't had the Early Times. OGD 114 was pretty tasty I thought. It may not have some of the complex flavors of some other mid-top shelf bourbons, but it certainly wasn't a push over. Nice vanilla and carmmelo hints and a pretty strong finish. I'm not much of a cocktail guy, but this would probably make a real nice Old Fashioned.

[stearns]

I also had some Early Times BiB over the weekend, good "end of night" pour after already having a few

[icehog3]

Thanks Steve.....I gotta quit buying bourbon. :r

Ben, I know it's not even a mid-level entry, but for the cost ($26 for 1L), it's around the same proice point as Buffalo Trace, and may be just a bit tastier.

[Steve]

Thanks Steve.....I gotta quit buying bourbon. :r

Ben, I know it's not even a mid-level entry, but for the cost ($26 for 1L), it's around the same price point as Buffalo Trace, and may be just a bit tastier.

Did someone say Buffalo Trace?

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/2020-04-20_Buffalo%20Trace%20&%20Bif%20Gurl/2020-04-20_Buffalo%20Trace%20&%20Big%20Gurl.jpg

:ss

Mail lady brought Big Gurl's new barrel today, figured It drop it in and maybe sneak out to the range tomorrow ant try her out.

[icehog3]

Did someone say Buffalo Trace?

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/2020-04-20_Buffalo%20Trace%20&%20Bif%20Gurl/2020-04-20_Buffalo%20Trace%20&%20Big%20Gurl.jpg

:ss

Mail lady brought Big Gurl's new barrel today, figured It drop it in and maybe sneak out to the range tomorrow ant try her out.

:al :tu

[Steve]

:al :tu

Now I'm just waiting to my 230 gr solid hard-cast ammo to show up :banger:banger

[icehog3]

Now I'm just waiting to my 230 gr solid hard-cast ammo to show up :banger:banger

Guns and bourbon. What could go rwong? ;) :D

[Steve]

Guns and bourbon. What could go rwong? ;) :D


Depends on which one comes first brother!

:lr

[icehog3]

https://i.imgur.com/NHYJJ0X.jpg

Courtesy of QTEE. :)

[Steve]

https://i.imgur.com/NHYJJ0X.jpg

Courtesy of QTEE. :)

:banger:banger

[stearns]

Had a few pours last night, by far the best was Nikka From The Barrel (I know, not bourbon, but really stellar juice). Next best was 1792 Single Barrel, liked it more than the first time I cracked it

[Steve]

Shelf of Goodness

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/Drinks/2020-04-23_Shelf%20of%20Goodness.jpg

[icehog3]

https://i.imgur.com/Q5rpOU4.jpg

Cracked the newest Booker's (Granny's Batch). Better with a couple drops of water, and I'll reserve final judgement until after a couple more (non-neck) pours. Definitely like the 2019 releases I've had better....that being said, this one is still better than the majority of stuff out there for my palate.

[stearns]

The Heaven Hill fairy stopped by last night :tu

https://i.postimg.cc/C1TH1cPG/IMG-20200427-211754.jpg

[icehog3]

Haven't been able to find the Larceny BP around here, and you're the second friend to tell me they got some yesterday, Ben. :tu

Cracked my ECBP C919 last night. Even with a neck pour, best ECBP batch I've had to date.

https://i.imgur.com/JtxKPGf.jpg

And since I've discovered that Booker's is pretty much my wheelhouse pour, took the opportunity to grab a batch I didn't have yesterday....Kitchen Table. I'll likely crack that later in the week.

https://i.imgur.com/XO5cA4H.jpg

[stearns]

Haven't been able to find the Larceny BP around here, and you're the second friend to tell me they got some yesterday, Ben. :tu

Seems to be plenty of C919 around here, but I'm sticking to just one bottle of each release. Haven't seen A120 yet but I'm sure they're coming soon

[icehog3]

Seems to be plenty of C919 around here, but I'm sticking to just one bottle of each release. Haven't seen A120 yet but I'm sure they're coming soon

Yeah, I see A120 in some parts of the country (and for a while now), yet nary a sniff at any place near me. In a normal year the 2nd batch would be getting bottled in the next couple weeks. Wonder if that's still the case?

[stearns]

Looks like Weller FP has made its way to CO, got an email from one of the big stores raffling off the chance to buy one. First entry is free, you get an extra entry for each bottle of CO liquor you purchase. I think I'll stick with the one free entry and keep a lookout at other stores for it to hit the shelves :po

[icehog3]

Looks like Weller FP has made its way to CO, got an email from one of the big stores raffling off the chance to buy one. First entry is free, you get an extra entry for each bottle of CO liquor you purchase. I think I'll stick with the one free entry and keep a lookout at other stores for it to hit the shelves :po

Good luck Ben! I know we ain't gonna see that here.

[icehog3]

Care package from Texas. I'm just humbled that somebody cares. :D

https://i.imgur.com/aVGM83b.jpg

[icehog3]

https://i.imgur.com/lYSxfOg.jpg

[big a]

Care package from Texas. I'm just humbled that somebody cares. :D


I just had OE7 the other day for the first time. great pour for the price IMO.

[icehog3]

I just had OE7 the other day for the first time. great pour for the price IMO.

I absolutely agree wit you, Andrew, and at 117 proof it's right in my wheelhouse.

Opened "Beaten Biscuits" batch last night. Started neat, then a couple drops of water to open it up. It's definitely my least favorite of the 2019 batches. That being said, it's still better than 80% of the other bourbons on my bar. ;)

https://i.imgur.com/I5U1Z8v.jpg

[big a]

Another great affordable bourbon that just got to my state is Old grand dad 114. did a blind taste of 4 bourbons with 50+ people and it tied with OE7 for 1st.

Have you picked up a bookers 2020-01 grannys batch? talk about peanuts!

[stearns]

Only 8 days left to bid on a Pappy pack benefiting a local food bank put on by one of the big liquor stores here:

Old rip Van Winkle 10-year, 2016
Van Winkle Special Reserve 12-year, 2018
Van Winkle Family Reserve 13-year rye, 2018
Pappy Van Winkle 15-year, 2017
Pappy Van Winkle 20-year, 2017
Pappy Van Winkle 23 year, 2017

If you want to bid and need a local to pick it up I'm happy to help, you can even choose which bottle you give me for the services. Just beat the top bid of $9k :tu

[icehog3]

It's gonna go a LOT higher, Ben. Crap, I'd buy it all for 9K, sell the 15, 20 and 23 for 9K and get the rest for free. :lr

[stearns]

It's gonna go a LOT higher, Ben. Crap, I'd buy it all for 9K, sell the 15, 20 and 23 for 9K give the 10 to Ben and get the rest for free. :lr

Good plan :tu

[icehog3]

Good plan :tu

You get it for me for 9K and I think we got a deal. -(P

[stearns]

Just email trevor@argonautliquor. com and tell them you want to bid $9,001, I'll cover the extra $1 :tu

[icehog3]

Just email trevor@argonautliquor. com and tell them you want to bid $9,001, I'll cover the extra $1 :tu

If I do the work, I keep the 12. :su

[stearns]

It's called a finders fee. You're welcome for getting you the email address

[icehog3]

It's called a finders fee. You're welcome for getting you the email address

Really? PVW 12? I'm thinking a Old Grandad 114. :)

[icehog3]

Washed down a disappointing pour of Buffalo Trace with a pour each of two favorite ryes.

https://i.imgur.com/vh6ncYi.jpg

[icehog3]

Two pours of each last night. And I didn't even stumble up the stairs at bedtime. :al :lr

https://i.imgur.com/o6eBBFB.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/l97u5Rr.jpg

[stearns]

Picked up a bottle of Rittenhouse Rye on Saturday to make Boulevardiers. Half a bottle later I think I got the recipe down :tu

[icehog3]

Rittenhouse any good on its own, Ben?

Yesterday, some KC Cask Strength, followed by some High West Double Rye.

https://i.imgur.com/TQlF2BT.jpg

[Steve]

Rittenhouse any good on its own, Ben?

Yesterday, some KC Cask Strength, followed by some High West Double Rye.

https://i.imgur.com/TQlF2BT.jpg

I had some Knob CS last night in the pool while digesting some delicious ribs! Great minds think alike!

[icehog3]

I had some Knob CS last night in the pool while digesting some delicious ribs! Great minds think alike!

https://i.imgur.com/EJsH0Tt.gif

[stearns]

Rittenhouse any good on its own, Ben?

I had a little pour and liked it, but at that point I was a few deep, I'll need to revisit. In general I'm not a huge rye guy but I'm open to keep trying :)

[icehog3]

I had a little pour and liked it, but at that point I was a few deep, I'll need to revisit. In general I'm not a huge rye guy but I'm open to keep trying :)

Definitely have a couple ryes you might like, Ben, when you coming to the Midwest? :al -(P

A couple pours last night:

https://i.imgur.com/R17Vk6H.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/UaSv363.jpg

[stearns]

Definitely have a couple ryes you might like, Ben, when you coming to the Midwest? :al -(P

I'm confident you do :)

Just put that bottle of Booker's Rye away for another year or two, I'll put the midwest on my list of places to travel to after I make up all the other trips I've missed recently

[icehog3]

I'm confident you do :)

Just put that bottle of Booker's Rye away for another year or two, I'll put the midwest on my list of places to travel to after I make up all the other trips I've missed recently

I promise there will be a larger selection of Booker's than any other one bourbon, Ben. I'm sitting on 8 different open ones, and backups of a couple favorites. ;)

I've got cigars and other vices too! ;)

[Hippi3Slay3r]

If your a fan of Rye's give this a try you won't be disappointed.
https://i.postimg.cc/C5rChxPj/20200519-195622.jpg (https://postimg.cc/dZdZnwK1)

[stearns]

I've heard good stuff about Rabbit Hole but haven't had a chance to try yet, I'll put it on the list :tu

[icehog3]

Thanks Kyle. I've seen Rabbit Hole at some of the Binny's stores, but was hoping to find it in a bar (no time soon I guess :( ) and try before buying.

Last night's pours. When your first pour is at 100 proof, there's no where to got but up. Way up! :al :r

https://i.imgur.com/QlnHNLX.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Yr04Xz7.jpg

[stearns]

You inspired me to have a pour of EH Taylor Small Batch last night. That stuff never disappoints, I was listening to a local podcast doing a review of a few different Taylors and one guy mentioned that a distributor said they are always out of stock because "if you can get it, why would you need anything else?"

Makes sense :al

[icehog3]

You inspired me to have a pour of EH Taylor Small Batch last night. That stuff never disappoints, I was listening to a local podcast doing a review of a few different Taylors and one guy mentioned that a distributor said they are always out of stock because "if you can get it, why would you need anything else?"

Makes sense :al

Definitely one of my go-to BiBs, Ben. Locally, haven't seen anything but SB, would love to run into a bottle of Barrel Proof but not holding my breath.

Black Carl made last night enjoyable, so enjoyable I forgot the picture 'til after I slurped it all up. (Phrasing).

https://i.imgur.com/OmtqF9T.jpg

[stearns]

Definitely one of my go-to BiBs, Ben. Locally, haven't seen anything but SB, would love to run into a bottle of Barrel Proof but not holding my breath.

I'd buy a single barrel in a second. Really want to try the 18 year that's coming out this year, but I think we both know how likely that will be

[icehog3]

I'd buy a single barrel in a second. Really want to try the 18 year that's coming out this year, but I think we both know how likely that will be

Me too, even though I know the barrels can vary widely. I hadn't even heard about the 18 year, but figure it will be like finding a virgin at Planned Parenthood. :hn

[stearns]

The release name is "18 Year Marriage." I heard it being described by as hard to find as two 18 year olds getting married and staying together for 18 years :r

https://17pvpo1atgwq2icomn3sti3r-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/taylor-18yrmarriagebourbon.jpg

[icehog3]

The release name is "18 Year Marriage." I heard it being described by as hard to find as two 18 year olds getting married and staying together for 18 years :r

https://17pvpo1atgwq2icomn3sti3r-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/taylor-18yrmarriagebourbon.jpg

But did it survive a tornado? ;)

[Gabe215]

Still new to bourbons, Really like eagle rare, just finished Basil Hayden which was good but not great, bout to try Elijah Craig Small Batch later tonight! Any other under $50 bottle suggestions are greatly appreciated!!

[Porch Dweller]

Still new to bourbons, Really like eagle rare, just finished Basil Hayden which was good but not great, bout to try Elijah Craig Small Batch later tonight! Any other under $50 bottle suggestions are greatly appreciated!!

Four Roses Small Batch and Single Barrel are both quite good and can be had for in the mid-$30 range.

[icehog3]

Still new to bourbons, Really like eagle rare, just finished Basil Hayden which was good but not great, bout to try Elijah Craig Small Batch later tonight! Any other under $50 bottle suggestions are greatly appreciated!!

Early Times Bottled in Bond
EH Taylor Small Batch BiB
New Riff (rye or bourbon)
Sazerac

Sure there's many more, I'm just brain farting now. :D

[icehog3]

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Booker's Broken Biscuits last night with an '04 RyJ Ex. 4

[icehog3]

https://i.imgur.com/6QsHiKo.jpg

A taste of Kentucky, via Texas. Thanks Johnny an Tony. :)

[Steve]

Good stuff right there!

[stearns]

Had a pour of EH Taylor SB back to back with Eagle Rare the other night, really helped highlight the differences. Both were great but I think if I had to pick one it'd be the Taylor. At some point I'd like to review my open bottles before they turn into empty bottles, but I suck at reviewing

Still new to bourbons, Really like eagle rare, just finished Basil Hayden which was good but not great, bout to try Elijah Craig Small Batch later tonight! Any other under $50 bottle suggestions are greatly appreciated!!

So many good options, other than the ones that Tom said I'd look into Evan Williams Bottled in Bond (<$20 and delicious), Makers 46, Buffalo Trace, or if you can find it any Weller expressions (the green label, "Special Reserve" or "SR" is fantastic and $20 for a 750 msrp). You're already onto Elijah Craig, if you like that try to find a bottle of their barrel proof releases, they come out 3 times a year but are all great, although that may get you up closer to the $60 range (and may be higher ABV than you're looking for). If you're feeling rye, give Old Forester Rye or Rittenhouse a try, they're both great and under $30.

[icehog3]

Had a pour of EH Taylor SB back to back with Eagle Rare the other night, really helped highlight the differences. Both were great but I think if I had to pick one it'd be the Taylor. At some point I'd like to review my open bottles before they turn into empty bottles, but I suck at reviewing

I agree that Taylor trumps Eagle Rare (for my palate), and disagree that you suck at reviewing. ;)



So many good options, other than the ones that Tom said I'd look into Evan Williams Bottled in Bond (<$20 and delicious), Makers 46, Buffalo Trace, or if you can find it any Weller expressions (the green label, "Special Reserve" or "SR" is fantastic and $20 for a 750 msrp). You're already onto Elijah Craig, if you like that try to find a bottle of their barrel proof releases, they come out 3 times a year but are all great, although that may get you up closer to the $60 range (and may be higher ABV than you're looking for). If you're feeling rye, give Old Forester Rye or Rittenhouse a try, they're both great and under $30.

Good suggestions, Ben, though where one lives will play heavily on the price of the Weller SR. Especially love the Elijah Craig Barrel Proof if you're willing to spend up, the last two releases I have are amazing (C919 & A120). I saw the C520 has started popping up, it's about 4.5% lower on the ABV.

[stearns]

Last night had a pour of Dickel BiB and one of Kentucky Spirit. Both tasty, very different but I think I liked the Dickel a little more

[icehog3]

Willett 4 year and McKenna 10 year last night. Willett does it better in only 40% of the time. :r

https://i.imgur.com/cZb1XsQ.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/G0cY5Kz.jpg

[4WheelVFR]

Still new to bourbons, Really like eagle rare, just finished Basil Hayden which was good but not great, bout to try Elijah Craig Small Batch later tonight! Any other under $50 bottle suggestions are greatly appreciated!!

One of my favorites is Woodford Reserve. I think it runs $35-40.

[yourchoice]

Wild Turkey 101 is a favorite of mine in that price range.

[stearns]

One of my favorite small local shops put out a 15yr 120 proof KC store pick yesterday around 3pm, went this morning when they opened and they were sold out :(

[icehog3]

One of my favorite small local shops put out a 15yr 120 proof KC store pick yesterday around 3pm, went this morning when they opened and they were sold out :(

That sucks. I'm hearing good things too.

[Beagleone]

Had some time this week and picked up a few bottles.

https://photos.smugmug.com/RandomUploads/n-3cNt3K/i-RMNKsNS/0/20121458/XL/i-RMNKsNS-XL.jpg

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[icehog3]

Had some time this week and picked up a few bottles.

https://photos.smugmug.com/RandomUploads/n-3cNt3K/i-RMNKsNS/0/20121458/XL/i-RMNKsNS-XL.jpg



Just a few, Tony. :lr

[Hippi3Slay3r]

Distinct enough to keep a bottle on hand heavy Orange on the nose.
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[SSDVC]

I have to ask. Where are you guys finding the Dickel BiB and the Four Roses Small Batch? I have looked at almost every liquor store between here and southern Maine and have not found a single bottle of either. And some of the online retailers have the bottles available (maybe) but at 3-4 times retail. Crazy!

[icehog3]

I still see lots of Four Roses Small Batch everywhere around here, Scott. Plus the Single Barrel, Small Batch Select and others.

Friends sent me my Dickel BiB from Dallas-Fort Worth, have not seem that in the wild in Chicago.

[icehog3]

Last night, Kitchen Table Batch (x2) and Batch 13.

https://i.imgur.com/TJz39Py.jpg

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[Gabe215]

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Picked this up today and super excited to try it!!!