The Bourbon Thread!! - Page 67

tsolomon · 02-09-2013, 04:42 PM

Stopped by my local dispensary to get Evan Williams SB on sale and they now have the 4 Roses Small batch and Single Barrel. I'll wait a couple of weeks to see if they put them on sale.

frantisek · 02-10-2013, 11:19 AM

We don't have much choice of bourbon overhere but Makers Mark is what I'm drinking

forgop · 02-12-2013, 01:20 PM

Picked up a couple bottles today...

Four Roses 2011 Lt Ed Small Batch
Jefferson Presidential Select 18 year

Blak Smyth · 02-12-2013, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaBear

Shane, how is the Black Maple Hill? I saw some when I was last back home and was tempted to grab it

It is not nearly as smooth as Elijah 12 or WR. I need to revisit this one again, all I remember is the burn.

SvilleKid · 02-12-2013, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forgop

Picked up a couple bottles today...

Four Roses 2011 Lt Ed Small Batch
Jefferson Presidential Select 18 year

Duane..... Glad you found some small batch that you could grab!! Hope you didn't go too far away from home to buy it!

forgop · 02-12-2013, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SvilleKid

Duane..... Glad you found some small batch that you could grab!! Hope you didn't go too far away from home to buy it!

A couple of fine BOTL's here are assisting me with the 2012 limited edition Four Roses small batch and single barrels.

The "high end" liquor store here in Indy didn't have any 2012 limited editions and I thought I'd give a place about a 5 minute drive where I work out a try. They have the biggest beer selection I've seen, so it was the only other hope I had in town. Sure enough, they had the Jefferson 18 year I heard so many things about and noticed the small batch limited reserve from 2011, so I decided to pick it up since it was "only" $69.99 there.

What's your take on the Jefferson Presidential Select 18 year?

SvilleKid · 02-12-2013, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forgop

What's your take on the Jefferson Presidential Select 18 year?

It's been a couple or more years since I had that one. Seem to remember a decent taste, strong bite.

SvilleKid · 02-13-2013, 05:26 PM

Here's the Four Roses I had before. They still have a few bottles of the 2010 stuff bottled just for them in barrel strength. And to make things better, it was on sale tonight for $12 off their regular price! At $47 per bottle, I grabbed two bottles!!

DaBear · 02-13-2013, 06:01 PM

Gah, stop making me so jealous

Boz · 02-14-2013, 03:47 PM

Picked up a bottle of Basil Hayden's a couple days ago. Think I might pour some tonight.

smokin5 · 02-17-2013, 04:59 PM

Update on my "Makers Mock" rant -
I received the following email today from the distillery:

Dear Ambassador,

Since we announced our decision last week to reduce the alcohol content (ABV) of Maker's Mark in response to supply constraints, we have heard many concerns and questions from our ambassadors and brand fans. We're humbled by your overwhelming response and passion for Maker's Mark.
While we thought we were doing what's right, this is your brand, and you told us in large numbers to change our decision.

You spoke. We listened. And we're sincerely sorry we let you down.

So effective immediately, we are reversing our decision to lower the ABV of Maker's Mark, and resuming production at 45% alcohol by volume (90 proof). Just like we've made it since the very beginning.

The unanticipated dramatic growth rate of Maker's Mark is a good problem to have, and we appreciate some of you telling us you'd even put up with occasional shortages. We promise we'll deal with them as best we can, as we work to expand capacity at the distillery.

Your trust, loyalty and passion are what's most important. We realize we can't lose sight of that. Thanks for your honesty and for reminding us what makes Maker's Mark, and its fans, so special.

We'll set about getting back to bottling the handcrafted bourbon that our
father/grandfather, Bill Samuels, Sr. created. Same recipe. Same production process. Same product.

As always, we will continue to let you know first about developments at the distillery. In the meantime please keep telling us what's on your mind and come down and visit us at the distillery. It means a lot to us.

Sincerely,

Rob Samuels
Chief Operating Officer,
Ambassador-in-Chief

Score one for the consumers!
It's true - the squeaky wheel gets the juice.

Blak Smyth · 02-18-2013, 12:14 PM

Some nice glasses at Crate & Barrel today with free shipping! TODAY ONLY for free shipping, no minimum order.
I ordered two glasses, less than $15 shipped.

GWN · 02-18-2013, 12:50 PM

Picked up a bottle of Buffalo Trace based on recommendations here. Look forward to sampling some.

MarkinAZ · 02-18-2013, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokin5

Update on my "Makers Mock" rant -
I received the following email today from the distillery:

Dear Ambassador,

So effective immediately, we are reversing our decision to lower the ABV of Maker's Mark, and resuming production at 45% alcohol by volume (90 proof). Just like we've made it since the very beginning.

Sincerely,

Rob Samuels
Chief Operating Officer,
Ambassador-in-Chief

Score one for the consumers!
It's true - the squeaky wheel gets the juice.

I'm impressed! Didn't know you where an Ambassador Congratulations on your input to the MM Company.

BTW, a few days back or so, I was at Traders Joes and happened to peruse their Bourbon section. Noticed a 750ml bottle of MM sitting there for $23.99 @ 45%alcohol/90proof. Happy to hear they will not be diluting their product...

cobra03 · 02-18-2013, 04:29 PM

Went through a bottle of Elijah Craig 12 on my ice fishing trip last week. Really enjoyed it especially for the $20 i paid for it. Gonna keep some on hand at all times now.

yourchoice · 02-18-2013, 08:39 PM

Enjoyed some EWSB tonight. One of my favorites for the value.

forgop · 02-23-2013, 12:13 PM

My latest addition thanks to a fine BOTL from Texas.

MarkinAZ · 02-23-2013, 02:31 PM

Very nice pickup Duane

Blak Smyth · 02-25-2013, 05:08 AM

New glasses arrived!

forgop · 03-01-2013, 02:57 AM

Strolled into Meijer and they've got alcohol on sale. Saw Rock Hill Farms on sale for $39.99. Reviews on it seem to be quite good so I'll pick up a bottle. Blantons was $44.99.

02-09-2013, 04:42 PM	#1321
tsolomon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 1,240 Trading: (31)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Stopped by my local dispensary to get Evan Williams SB on sale and they now have the 4 Roses Small batch and Single Barrel. I'll wait a couple of weeks to see if they put them on sale.

02-10-2013, 11:19 AM	#1322
frantisek QUA PATET ORBIS Join Date: Feb 2013 First Name: Frans Location: Zaandam, The Netherlands Posts: 4 Trading: (0)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! We don't have much choice of bourbon overhere but Makers Mark is what I'm drinking

02-12-2013, 01:20 PM	#1323
forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,869 Trading: (40)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Picked up a couple bottles today... Four Roses 2011 Lt Ed Small Batch Jefferson Presidential Select 18 year

02-13-2013, 05:26 PM	#1328
SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Here's the Four Roses I had before. They still have a few bottles of the 2010 stuff bottled just for them in barrel strength. And to make things better, it was on sale tonight for $12 off their regular price! At $47 per bottle, I grabbed two bottles!! __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.

02-13-2013, 06:01 PM	#1329
DaBear Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Bear Location: Raleigh, NC(NC State) Posts: 2,010 Trading: (26)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Gah, stop making me so jealous

02-14-2013, 03:47 PM	#1330
Boz In Vino Veritas Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: William Location: Nashville, Tn Posts: 1,544 Trading: (18)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Picked up a bottle of Basil Hayden's a couple days ago. Think I might pour some tonight. __________________ The snozzberries taste like snozzberries.

02-17-2013, 04:59 PM	#1331
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Update on my "Makers Mock" rant - I received the following email today from the distillery: Dear Ambassador, Since we announced our decision last week to reduce the alcohol content (ABV) of Maker's Mark in response to supply constraints, we have heard many concerns and questions from our ambassadors and brand fans. We're humbled by your overwhelming response and passion for Maker's Mark. While we thought we were doing what's right, this is your brand, and you told us in large numbers to change our decision. You spoke. We listened. And we're sincerely sorry we let you down. So effective immediately, we are reversing our decision to lower the ABV of Maker's Mark, and resuming production at 45% alcohol by volume (90 proof). Just like we've made it since the very beginning. The unanticipated dramatic growth rate of Maker's Mark is a good problem to have, and we appreciate some of you telling us you'd even put up with occasional shortages. We promise we'll deal with them as best we can, as we work to expand capacity at the distillery. Your trust, loyalty and passion are what's most important. We realize we can't lose sight of that. Thanks for your honesty and for reminding us what makes Maker's Mark, and its fans, so special. We'll set about getting back to bottling the handcrafted bourbon that our father/grandfather, Bill Samuels, Sr. created. Same recipe. Same production process. Same product. As always, we will continue to let you know first about developments at the distillery. In the meantime please keep telling us what's on your mind and come down and visit us at the distillery. It means a lot to us. Sincerely, Rob Samuels Chief Operating Officer, Ambassador-in-Chief Score one for the consumers! It's true - the squeaky wheel gets the juice. __________________ Pobody's Nerfect. Last edited by smokin5; 02-17-2013 at 05:01 PM. Reason: The voices told me to.

02-18-2013, 12:14 PM	#1332
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Some nice glasses at Crate & Barrel today with free shipping! TODAY ONLY for free shipping, no minimum order. I ordered two glasses, less than $15 shipped. __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

02-18-2013, 12:50 PM	#1333
GWN Snow City Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Barrie, Ontario Posts: 898 Trading: (10)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Picked up a bottle of Buffalo Trace based on recommendations here. Look forward to sampling some. __________________

02-18-2013, 04:29 PM	#1335
cobra03 Adult Babysitter Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: Hamburg, NY Posts: 1,880 Trading: (15)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Went through a bottle of Elijah Craig 12 on my ice fishing trip last week. Really enjoyed it especially for the $20 i paid for it. Gonna keep some on hand at all times now. __________________ "I'm feelin' low, Apu. You got any of that beer that has candy floating in it, you know Skittlebrau?https://www.facebook.com/thebuffalobeerleague

02-18-2013, 08:39 PM	#1336
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,081 Trading: (36)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Enjoyed some EWSB tonight. One of my favorites for the value.

02-23-2013, 02:31 PM	#1338
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,220 Trading: (40)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Very nice pickup Duane __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

02-25-2013, 05:08 AM	#1339
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! New glasses arrived! __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

03-01-2013, 02:57 AM	#1340
forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,869 Trading: (40)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Strolled into Meijer and they've got alcohol on sale. Saw Rock Hill Farms on sale for $39.99. Reviews on it seem to be quite good so I'll pick up a bottle. Blantons was $44.99.