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Chainsaw13 12-20-2023 08:33 AM
Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Well, I told myself I was taking a break from buying anymore bottles. Yea, right. :fp

Quote:
Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 2251676)

Bob, did you take notice of the stats (floor, proof)? Love those OFBSSB when they're on.
https://i.imgur.com/0v2eK8Zl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/RkF16VKl.jpg

icehog3 12-20-2023 09:00 AM
Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
130+ proof, nice Bob!

I received a bottle from one Mr. Ben Stearns yesterday...also 13+ proof and right in my wheelhouse. Thank you Ben !

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

Chainsaw13 12-20-2023 01:35 PM
Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
I’m hoping it’s good, Tom. He wasn’t pouring samples. But I’ve enjoyed most of their store picks so far.

Oh, he offered to sell me a Whistle Pig 21 year Beholden, at msrp ($800). Ouch.

stearns 12-20-2023 03:19 PM
Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Christmas allocated drops have been announced at the local spot, they tried being cute last year with random timed releases each day but they probably got tired of people standing around in the store so this year they're going straightforward, a table of stuff out when they open each morning Friday-Sunday. Usually the first 2-3 spots get the big boys (pappy, birthday bourbon, etc) and the next dozen or so get something special (parkers, 4R LE, etc). Last year I got an EHT BP at one of these but the guy a few in front of me that was only there a couple hours earlier got Pappy 23, hopefully I can out-crazy them this year :noon:sl:tf

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13 (Post 2251773)
Oh, he offered to sell me a Whistle Pig 21 year Beholden, at msrp ($800). Ouch.
Get that overpriced single malt out of here!

Actually that price is pretty fair but I'm certainly not a buyer, I have a friend that got one but never heard if he liked it or not

Chainsaw13 12-20-2023 04:31 PM
Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by stearns (Post 2251777)
Christmas allocated drops have been announced at the local spot, they tried being cute last year with random timed releases each day but they probably got tired of people standing around in the store so this year they're going straightforward, a table of stuff out when they open each morning Friday-Sunday. Usually the first 2-3 spots get the big boys (pappy, birthday bourbon, etc) and the next dozen or so get something special (parkers, 4R LE, etc). Last year I got an EHT BP at one of these but the guy a few in front of me that was only there a couple hours earlier got Pappy 23, hopefully I can out-crazy them this year :noon:sl:tf
Im hoping I can snag something from my local store. Owner mentioned a while back their allotment was coming in. Keep going by every few days to see what’s new. Not sure I’ve developed the clout yet. He didn’t mention anything today about those, so the WP surprised me.

BTW, that Blantons is a store pick. Not sure when I’ll crack that. Maybe Xmas.

Black Coral 12-20-2023 05:42 PM
Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Well midwinter night dram and two bottle high west bundle dropping in Minneapolis tomorrow am at top ten so at 9 will see what me and mom get

Should be fun she has never been in a bourbon line

Chainsaw13 12-20-2023 08:29 PM
Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Cracked open the OFSiBBP. The nose reminds me of buttered French toast with maple syrup. Not shabby for a neck pour.

Beagleone 12-20-2023 11:05 PM
Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Black Coral (Post 2251781)
Well midwinter night dram and two bottle high west bundle dropping in Minneapolis tomorrow am at top ten so at 9 will see what me and mom get

Should be fun she has never been in a bourbon line
Oh that will be fun. Hopefully she enjoys it. -(P

Beagleone 12-20-2023 11:09 PM
Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
We are not sure about the annual massive New Year's Eve Eve drop from Saz/BT and Spec's this year. The social media guy from the main store has let it be known he is not in the loop for this year's potential drop. My telegram group is saying it will move from the main Dallas store to one close to my office and corporate apartment. How big and what will be available, we have not heard yet. Last year, the party started 5 days earlier and there was several thousand in line. I avoid it if possible, but with a bed/show/toilet within striking distance, I might consider it if the rumor is true.

stearns 12-21-2023 05:31 AM
Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Beagleone (Post 2251785)
We are not sure about the annual massive New Year's Eve Eve drop from Saz/BT and Spec's this year. The social media guy from the main store has let it be known he is not in the loop for this year's potential drop. My telegram group is saying it will move from the main Dallas store to one close to my office and corporate apartment. How big and what will be available, we have not heard yet. Last year, the party started 5 days earlier and there was several thousand in line. I avoid it if possible, but with a bed/show/toilet within striking distance, I might consider it if the rumor is true.
Always sounds like a fun time, but even with decent weather I'm not gonna be waiting days, especially not for store picks even if it's a whole lot of all the good ones. I'm hoping to score something shiny that makes me feel like the numb toes were worth it :tu

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Originally Posted by Black Coral (Post 2251781)
Should be fun she has never been in a bourbon line
In my experience there are two very different ways it can go when somebody else sees this side of the hobby. I'll never forget the thanksgiving drop when a guy brought his girlfriend, got there 5 minutes before they opened so he was about 300 people back, then she pulls out her phone to make a video calling everybody there plus her boyfriend an idiot for waiting for bourbon. I can't imagine it was worth the day full of ridicule for a consolation bottle of Eagle Rare :r :sl

stearns 12-21-2023 06:13 AM
Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Tony have you seen any Blanton's Gold store picks? I've got a friend in Texas that got one and said there were a few other stores around that had them, first I'd heard of them but he said it was delicious

Black Coral 12-21-2023 08:44 AM
Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Well very civilized, skipped the mid winters since they offered me an Elmer t with a anejo cincorro bundle and mom and old ritz 17 with a casa azul

stearns 12-21-2023 08:50 AM
Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Black Coral (Post 2251793)
Well very civilized, skipped the mid winters since they offered me an Elmer t with a anejo cincorro bundle and mom and old ritz 17 with a casa azul
Double Jackpot!

icehog3 12-21-2023 09:06 AM
Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Great scores, John!

Glad the OF is good, Bob.

Ben, out-crazy them all for sure!

Beagleone 12-21-2023 09:41 AM
Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Black Coral (Post 2251793)
Well very civilized, skipped the mid winters since they offered me an Elmer t with a anejo cincorro bundle and mom and old ritz 17 with a casa azul
Good score! -(P

Beagleone 12-21-2023 09:42 AM
Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by stearns (Post 2251790)
Tony have you seen any Blanton's Gold store picks? I've got a friend in Texas that got one and said there were a few other stores around that had them, first I'd heard of them but he said it was delicious
I haven't seen it, but I haven't been looking for Blantons either. I have plenty as is. I picked up a Gold earlier this year. I should check to see if it was a SP or not. -(P

Chainsaw13 12-21-2023 01:22 PM
Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Did a little hunting while I was out Xmas shopping. As usual, my local store comes thru.

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

Looks like they’re putting out various HTF bottles. There was another one I wanted but it was a limit of one. So I had a friend stop by after work. Snagged me a Bookers 2022-01. :banger

stearns 12-21-2023 01:43 PM
Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
:adam:adam:adam:adam:adam

icehog3 12-21-2023 01:46 PM
Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Some more nice pickups, Bob. :tu :al

Chainsaw13 12-21-2023 02:05 PM
Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by stearns (Post 2251805)
:adam:adam:adam:adam:adam
Quote:
Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 2251807)
Some more nice pickups, Bob. :tu :al
Pretty much.


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