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I could go on and on about TW, I stopped shopping there almost entirely. There was a law in CO saying a store can't hold lotteries for their first three years in business or something like that so we never had an allocated lottery for GR members, supposedly all the good bottles were stacking up in a warehouse somewhere for a big event whenever they hit the three year mark but that was many years ago and still no allocated bottles going out in any sort of public way.

Then there was the time I went there to grab a certain bottle, it was sold out, I ended up paying $50 more a couple days later to a local guy who told me his roommate was a TW manager and would get in trouble if he was caught selling them so the guy sells stuff in his behalf. That was the end of my relationship with TW, naturally a year later I find myself on a barrel pick with the top spirits manager for all CO TW locations and tried my hardest to bite my tongue but I think a few comments still made their way out :r

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I’ve only been going to TW as it’s about the only place I can find the allocated stuff at normal prices. If I would get off my arse, it’s about the same drive down to Ohio. They seem to get a good supply of Weller. Just need to learn the drop days of a few stores.

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I am on the east side of MI, never get this lucky with stuff, congrats on the bottles especially that OF!

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Thanks. Right place, right time. Where in MI? I’m downriver.

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Some great pickups there, Bob, congrats!

You did miss some nice pours at Shack though, and we missed you.

Thank you to Hugh for sending me home with the rest of the 142 proof Mattingly!

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And who took home the rest of the fitz and maryland rye hmm?

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I think Joey may have got that Stitzel-Weller juice. But the Hazmat was a LOT fuller. ;) :r

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Some nice pours there!

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I opened an NBC single barrel last night, “Return of Jed”.

It’s the sister barrel to “Tennessee Jed”, which was crazy sweet and complex, totally and wonderfully different than what I think of MGP. “Return” is more classic MGP. Not as interesting as the former, but good in its own right.

https://i.imgur.com/Jx41fNH.jpg

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Love me some Tennessee Jed, I'm about half way through the bottle :dr

I typically buy two of every ECBP batch, in an attempt to cut down on bottles I got a sample of B523 and did it blind against the three prior releases. B522 was the standout, fruity caramel and sweet deliciousness. B523 and C922 were pretty similar and well balanced but 922 was slightly better and A123 didn't fare too well, similar but wasn't feeling the finish. I'll pass on B523 and work on drinking through some opens while waiting for C923 - a 13yr7mo 133pf beast that's supposed to be pretty tasty

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Glad you're digging the Jed, Ben! :tu

I heard about the C923, has it been released anywhere yet? I saw one offered on FB for $200 and thought "WTF"? Sounds like a must have.

I appreciate the blind results you posted as I haven't bought a batch since I believe A121. I'm definitely going to look for a B522 now. Dr

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The 2021's weren't very great, 2022 seems to be a better year for them, we'll see about 23

C923 has been released in a state or two, I'm expecting to be able to get them as relatively easy as the other batches, certainly won't be paying the $200+ people are asking now, I can be patient :)

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Yeah, for about $140 in savings I will be patient too. It's not Booker's after all. ;) :r

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I’ll keep my eye out for it in Michigan, but we’re always behind on releases. Have to wait on the state to approve, yada, yada, yada. Still waiting on MM BEP.

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We're usually a couple releases behind as well, distribution stuff, some states just get things sooner than others

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Anyone familiar with this Bourbon? Highly touted by the store manager and wasn’t cheap!
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Have not opened batch 34, but in general I do tend to like the Barrell batches

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Seconded.

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I am a fan f many of the Barrell batches as well, I've bought multiples of my favorite (28). I've heard good things about 34.

Cracked the 2020 MM Private Selection last night. It's even better than the '21, and I hear that the 2019 I have yet to try is the cream of that crop.

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Stopped by a local B&M, only to find out they had an ER SP last week. Went in two days. Did grab their Filibuster SP. it’s young, 3yr 8mos, but the sample was good. 114 proof. Very much berry forward.

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Hit a few places while running errands this morning just to see if there was anything interesting around. Not much to find. I did grab another 4 Roses SBS.

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Peter (physiognomy) surprised me with an awesome bottle today, a 8 Year Pinhook single barrel pick, "Blucifer". 114 proof with a cool Halloween themed label. I've loved the Pinhook high proof picks I've had, can't wait to crack this one. Thank you Peter!

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Hope you enjoy, my friend! Hard to go wrong with 8yr 21% rye MGP at barrel proof. I noticed a good bit more wood on this vs the 7yr. My bottle seemed to open up after a bit of air.

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I am sure I will, right up my alley Peter! Every bit of it sounds good. I'll make sure to give it a couple weeks before I do a second pour as well.

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That is a cool label. I do like Pinhook, but haven't had any in a while. Might have to do some digging in my supply. -(P

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Yes Tony, I realized I didn't have a single Pinhook left, so the gift gets better and better!

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Love the label on it, almost bought the bottle just for that. It's a reference to the cursed horse statue out by the airport where it fell over and killed the artist as he was putting it up (or something like that)

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Maybe I should sacrifice it to the gods then? -(P:noon

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Any secondary or trade value for Kentucky Owl? Found a place with four different bottles (multiple of each) that ain’t going anywhere anytime soon. 10yr Rye, St Pats, Confiscated, and I think Batch 11.

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Outside of Rye Batch 1 and 2, easy pass. Even those don't have a crazy secondary value (SRP $200, secondary $300) but they are damn delicious. I think those were 11yr's and are mostly long gone from stores. I have never tried batch 2 but it's from the same stocks as 1 which I've had a few times :al

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Yup, most of it sits on the shelf around here too.

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The guy at the gas station said a manager ordered them a year ago. None have sold. Not the type of place or location for higher end stuff. I’ll pass then. Thanks guys.

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Happy Birthday!

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It’s still a few days away. :D

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A friends wife bought him the "confiscated" bourbon, I think it was around $150. He would send it out blind to people to prove how meh they are, he did it to me one time and I thought it tasted like a buffalo trace single barrel pick, I wouldn't pay more than $30 :r

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But I'd pay $69 for this one all day....

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It’s a Bourbon Friday! Had a couple small pours of Larceny BP (C922 & B523). Now onto Larceny SB. Now I really understand when reviews when they say it tastes thin. It’s good, but not as robust.

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Great start to the day Bob!

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Thanks! After the Larceny SB was a pour of 1792 SiB. Whew!

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Anyone here in the Ohio/KY/MO area that can ship me a bottle of RD1 Amburana? Should be $60-$70

https://internetwines.com/cdn/shop/f...g?v=1686164684

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Nice day indeed, Bob.

I got a couple full proof single barrel picks from a downtown Chicago liquor store. Very excited to try both.

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Nice, Tom. I can't remember the last time I've seen any Weller or Stagg around here.

I picked up an Elijah Craig SB B523 today.

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Nice, James. :tu

I'm still looking for the C923, sounds like it might be a ripper.

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Cracked a couple new bottles this weekend, the 2019 Maker's Mark Private Selection and Stagg batch 22A.

The Maker's is definitely the best on the 3 Private Selections ('19, '20 & '21), and I'll drink this bottle a little more judiciously.

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

The Stagg 22A is super hot, and I'm big on high proof bourbons. I'm hoping a little time opern will tame this just a tad.

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Dang, thought I might’ve had a nice score of WhistlePig 10yr SB Rye. Local supermarket had bottles in the clearance rack. Alas, still regular price. They’re just not carrying it in the store any longer.

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Did manage to find a 375ml of High West American Prairie. Not cask strength. Still delicious. I think, and that’s a hard thing to remember, this was the pour my chef friend (RIP Jason) bought me a number of years back. He was running the kitchen at a very popular spot in Detroit that I stopped at before a concert. The whole evening was fantastic.

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Lucked into the new ECBP at a store I hit every couple of months (that's going to change, lol).

13 years 7 months age at 133 proof. Should be right up my alley.

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High West is an interesting one, their blends used to include a heavy portion of teenage MGP rye (I think up to 17 year old components) but slowly started incorporating more of their own distillate as it came of age, and I think now most of what they're putting out is distilled by them. I have a couple older bottles that are fun but not my favorite style of rye. I have tried their BouRye releases but don't think I've had their bourbon, did a quick search and American Prairie looks like it's 2+ years old, that could include some older stuff but I'd guess it's still a pretty young average age

Nice grabs! People have been asking for it feverously around here, the store owners are telling them to buy more B523 so the distributor will give up the C's. I'd rather overpay and have one shipped in :rolleyes:

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Nice score Tom! Patiently waiting for it to drop around here.

Ben, it definitely tasted young, but not overly so. Had a nice sweetness to it. At $22 for the smaller size, it was worth it to try.

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Where are you in MI? I am on the east side and cannot wait for it to drop either. Seems like we are usually a few months behind after release unfortunately.