The Bourbon Thread!! - Page 178

Chainsaw13 · 10-10-2023, 09:05 AM

Met up with my friends and their boss to sell him (the boss) my bottle of Old Fitz. The restaurant has a very nice selection of bourbons. Had a 1oz pour of the Makers Mark Cellar Reserve. Wow! You get a huge oak hit right off the bat, but it mellows out into a creamy vanilla. I would buy a bottle at retail if I happened across it.

What’s everyone’s thoughts on High West cask strength? A local store had their barrel pick in. No samples, so I’m not about to drop $95 on a bottle.

stearns · 10-10-2023, 09:13 AM

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Anyone see the Old Forester 1924 10 year old yet?

I'm guessing we'll see this released next year

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Grabbed the 3rd of the Hardin's Creek 17 Year trilogy today, Boston.

Nice grab! I've heard that's the most different of the three from the other two, I have samples I've been saving of the first two that I'll open up whenever I get around to trying Boston

stearns · 10-10-2023, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Met up with my friends and their boss to sell him (the boss) my bottle of Old Fitz. The restaurant has a very nice selection of bourbons. Had a 1oz pour of the Makers Mark Cellar Reserve. Wow! You get a huge oak hit right off the bat, but it mellows out into a creamy vanilla. I would buy a bottle at retail if I happened across it.

I've been dying to try the Makers, I'm kicking myself for passing up a 2oz sample for $40, cheapest I've seen a bottle was $430 but most are closer to $500

Hope you made a couple bucks on that Old Fitz

Chainsaw13 · 10-10-2023, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by stearns

I've been dying to try the Makers, I'm kicking myself for passing up a 2oz sample for $40, cheapest I've seen a bottle was $430 but most are closer to $500

Hope you made a couple bucks on that Old Fitz

I paid $25 for the 1oz. Iirc 2oz was $45-50.

Made out well on the OF. Made money and he got a good deal.

Chainsaw13 · 10-10-2023, 01:39 PM

So the guy I sold the OF to told us a story about the time he and his brother drank a bottle of Pappy 23. Does a yearly fly fishing trip to Wyoming every year with his Dad and brother. First couple years at the lodge, he sees an older gent smoking a cigar on a huge porch. Told that’s the owner and likes to keep to himself. A year or two later as they’re having dinner in the main lodge, the owner comes in and asks if he can join them. Eventually they find out he used to own Ameritrade, thus how he afforded the lodge. More small talk about what he does now. Tells them, “I dabble in baseball”. Turns out it’s Joe Ricketts, owner of the Chicago Cubs. At one point he grabs a bottle and tells them he’s not much of a bourbon drinker himself, maybe they might like it. Yup, Pappy 23. Both brothers spent the rest of the night drinking the bottle.

Porch Dweller · 10-10-2023, 07:23 PM

Great story!

stearns · 10-11-2023, 05:54 AM

Snagged one of these yesterday, had to see if it was worth the ~$300 price tag. Some friends helped with the cost by splitting it up into a few samples, really liked the first pour but feel like it needs a couple more sittings and a little oxygen before it will really show itself, felt restrained on the palate and finish

icehog3 · 10-11-2023, 08:25 AM

Bob, that's crazy. The story, AND 2 guys killing a whole bottle of 23 in 1 night.

Ben, how to you think the Single Rickhouse compares to the RR 13 Year?

stearns · 10-11-2023, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Ben, how to you think the Single Rickhouse compares to the RR 13 Year?

I haven't tried RR13 since the first batch came out and I promptly killed the bottle, but based on memory they're in the same ballpark. I thought RR13 was a little heavy on the oak, RRSR CNF had some but it was more of a caramel fruit type profile with an oak backbone. The first pour of the SR was lacking a little on the finish but I think it will open up and show some more tannins on the finish to balance it all out

icehog3 · 10-12-2023, 08:14 AM

Nice that is compares favorably with the RR13, Ben. I've only had Batch 2 of the 13, but promptly finished it AND found another.

Opened up the Knob Creek Bung Bangers last night. It's the oldest KC sib I've seen since they stopped doing 14-15 year sibs. This one is just short of 11 years, and on first pour I'd put it up against the older ones I have.

Chainsaw13 · 10-12-2023, 11:31 AM

Stopped by my local B&M. They had gotten their Russel’s Private Barrel pick in. Sampled it. Guess who came home with a bottle? ~8.5 years. Delicious.

Owner also said he’s doing another EC pick. Either 8 or 9 year old. And then he’s got a Woodford Double Oak pick coming.

icehog3 · 10-13-2023, 07:46 AM

Some of those Russell's picks are amazing.... I'm glad you got a good one, Bob!

Porch Dweller · 10-13-2023, 08:13 AM

I grabbed another bottle of Larceny Barrel Proof. I was surprised to see it on the shelf on my local AFB.

Chainsaw13 · 10-13-2023, 01:27 PM

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I grabbed another bottle of Larceny Barrel Proof. I was surprised to see it on the shelf on my local AFB.

Which one, James?

Porch Dweller · 10-13-2023, 02:12 PM

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which one, james?

c923

Chainsaw13 · 10-13-2023, 06:30 PM

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c923

Porch Dweller · 10-13-2023, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Yeah, I really enjoyed the one I had earlier this year.

Chainsaw13 · 10-13-2023, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

Yeah, I really enjoyed the one I had earlier this year.

Yea, they’ve been really good this year.

big a · 10-14-2023, 08:54 AM

Some buddies and I had a blind tasting of some big bottles last night. Results below

EHT BP batch 11> 2017 GTS> Parker’s 8yr rye> 9year willett hazmat

(I tried to upload a picture for 10 minutes and still can get it

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icehog3 · 10-14-2023, 09:06 AM

Crazy that the EHTBP beat out the GTS, Andrew. And that the Hazmat Willet was last.

I got a call from Binny's yesterday; they were holding a bottle for me. Third call in a month, looks like I finally "got a guy".

Weller Full Proof single barrel pick. QT said let's open it now, so we cracked it and promptly made it "our bottle". It is outstanding, fruit and molasses and goodness.

10-10-2023, 09:05 AM	#3541
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,039 Trading: (96)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Met up with my friends and their boss to sell him (the boss) my bottle of Old Fitz. The restaurant has a very nice selection of bourbons. Had a 1oz pour of the Makers Mark Cellar Reserve. Wow! You get a huge oak hit right off the bat, but it mellows out into a creamy vanilla. I would buy a bottle at retail if I happened across it. What’s everyone’s thoughts on High West cask strength? A local store had their barrel pick in. No samples, so I’m not about to drop $95 on a bottle. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

10-10-2023, 01:39 PM	#3545
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,039 Trading: (96)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! So the guy I sold the OF to told us a story about the time he and his brother drank a bottle of Pappy 23. Does a yearly fly fishing trip to Wyoming every year with his Dad and brother. First couple years at the lodge, he sees an older gent smoking a cigar on a huge porch. Told that’s the owner and likes to keep to himself. A year or two later as they’re having dinner in the main lodge, the owner comes in and asks if he can join them. Eventually they find out he used to own Ameritrade, thus how he afforded the lodge. More small talk about what he does now. Tells them, “I dabble in baseball”. Turns out it’s Joe Ricketts, owner of the Chicago Cubs. At one point he grabs a bottle and tells them he’s not much of a bourbon drinker himself, maybe they might like it. Yup, Pappy 23. Both brothers spent the rest of the night drinking the bottle. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

10-10-2023, 07:23 PM	#3546
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,166 Trading: (24)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Great story! __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

10-11-2023, 05:54 AM	#3547
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,347 Trading: (50)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Snagged one of these yesterday, had to see if it was worth the ~$300 price tag. Some friends helped with the cost by splitting it up into a few samples, really liked the first pour but feel like it needs a couple more sittings and a little oxygen before it will really show itself, felt restrained on the palate and finish __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

10-11-2023, 08:25 AM	#3548
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,561 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Bob, that's crazy. The story, AND 2 guys killing a whole bottle of 23 in 1 night. Ben, how to you think the Single Rickhouse compares to the RR 13 Year? __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

10-12-2023, 08:14 AM	#3550
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,561 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Nice that is compares favorably with the RR13, Ben. I've only had Batch 2 of the 13, but promptly finished it AND found another. Opened up the Knob Creek Bung Bangers last night. It's the oldest KC sib I've seen since they stopped doing 14-15 year sibs. This one is just short of 11 years, and on first pour I'd put it up against the older ones I have. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

10-12-2023, 11:31 AM	#3551
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,039 Trading: (96)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Stopped by my local B&M. They had gotten their Russel’s Private Barrel pick in. Sampled it. Guess who came home with a bottle? ~8.5 years. Delicious. Owner also said he’s doing another EC pick. Either 8 or 9 year old. And then he’s got a Woodford Double Oak pick coming. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums. Last edited by Chainsaw13; 10-12-2023 at 11:41 AM.

10-13-2023, 07:46 AM	#3552
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,561 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Some of those Russell's picks are amazing.... I'm glad you got a good one, Bob! __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

10-13-2023, 08:13 AM	#3553
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,166 Trading: (24)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! I grabbed another bottle of Larceny Barrel Proof. I was surprised to see it on the shelf on my local AFB. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

10-14-2023, 08:54 AM	#3559
big a Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: Ohio Posts: 910 Trading: (42)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Some buddies and I had a blind tasting of some big bottles last night. Results below EHT BP batch 11> 2017 GTS> Parker’s 8yr rye> 9year willett hazmat (I tried to upload a picture for 10 minutes and still can get it ) __________________ "If heaven has no cigars, I shall not go there" -Mark Twain

10-14-2023, 09:06 AM	#3560
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,561 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Crazy that the EHTBP beat out the GTS, Andrew. And that the Hazmat Willet was last. I got a call from Binny's yesterday; they were holding a bottle for me. Third call in a month, looks like I finally "got a guy". Weller Full Proof single barrel pick. QT said let's open it now, so we cracked it and promptly made it "our bottle". It is outstanding, fruit and molasses and goodness. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!