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Posted: 9/28/2024 2:23:41 PM EST
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Has anyone by chance tried the Dickel Single Barrel 15? There's a little of that in my area, and it looks intriguing. But I'm a fan of Tennessee Whiskey in general, and realize it's not everyone's thing.
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Posted: 9/28/2024 2:31:27 PM EST
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Not yet but have heard good things. If I find a bottle here I will get it.
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Posted: 9/28/2024 2:49:12 PM EST
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Went to a small drop this morning.
Picked up a ETL. There were better things available but it's been so long since I have even tasted any I just couldn't pass it up. There wasn't a huge turn out due to the weather and I got to go back through and get a second bottle. Hope I like the HH. The Blue note was not part of the drop. Just a great store pick.  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/28/2024 9:55:08 PM EST
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Posted: 9/29/2024 10:47:35 AM EST
[Last Edit: justsayin]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cowboy: Without turning this into a poo slinging argument… Have any of yall noticed a distinct change in your go to bottles lately? For example: I usually have a bottle of plain ole Elijah and OGD 114 sitting around. My last bottle of EC is undrinkable. The last 2 OGDs were very very bad. I’ve also had a bad bottle of Buffalo Trace in the past 6ish weeks. I’ve been a bourbon addict for the last decade. I’ve never noticed this much difference in mid shelf bottles, much less across different companies and in a short period of time. It took me a loooooong time for my sense of smell and taste to normalize after a certain case of the wuflu. Most of my preferred pours tasted horrible for almost a year. It seemed like a bad cold otherwise. Just sayin |
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Posted: 9/29/2024 12:02:59 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By justsayin: It took me a loooooong time for my sense of smell and taste to normalize after a certain case of the wuflu. Most of my preferred pours tasted horrible for almost a year. It seemed like a bad cold otherwise. Just sayin Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By justsayin: Originally Posted By cowboy: Without turning this into a poo slinging argument… Have any of yall noticed a distinct change in your go to bottles lately? For example: I usually have a bottle of plain ole Elijah and OGD 114 sitting around. My last bottle of EC is undrinkable. The last 2 OGDs were very very bad. I’ve also had a bad bottle of Buffalo Trace in the past 6ish weeks. I’ve been a bourbon addict for the last decade. I’ve never noticed this much difference in mid shelf bottles, much less across different companies and in a short period of time. It took me a loooooong time for my sense of smell and taste to normalize after a certain case of the wuflu. Most of my preferred pours tasted horrible for almost a year. It seemed like a bad cold otherwise. Just sayin This was my experience as well. Wuflu killed my enjoyment of lots of things for about half a year. But regarding the original point: I've noticed no difference in bottles lately compared to years past. |
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Posted: 9/29/2024 12:28:36 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By justsayin: It took me a loooooong time for my sense of smell and taste to normalize after a certain case of the wuflu. Most of my preferred pours tasted horrible for almost a year. It seemed like a bad cold otherwise. Just sayin I had actually thought about that, as I did have a rather nasty cold bug a few weeks ago. But I picked up a few other (nicer) bottles the past week or two and they have tasted fine/good/as expected. So I don’t know. |
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Posted: 9/29/2024 10:21:14 PM EST
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Did the HH Distillery tour while in town for the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. Saw this pallet marked for export...
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Posted: 10/1/2024 3:44:45 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cowboy: Without turning this into a poo slinging argument… Have any of yall noticed a distinct change in your go to bottles lately? For example: I usually have a bottle of plain ole Elijah and OGD 114 sitting around. My last bottle of EC is undrinkable. The last 2 OGDs were very very bad. I’ve also had a bad bottle of Buffalo Trace in the past 6ish weeks. I’ve been a bourbon addict for the last decade. I’ve never noticed this much difference in mid shelf bottles, much less across different companies and in a short period of time. All bourbon has leveled-down. Higher demand = younger bottles in batches. I'd also wager the barrels are being made by younger and younger growth Oak. Everything that goes into making Bourbon affects the finished product, and everything being used nowadays just isn't as good as it used to be. |
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Posted: 10/2/2024 6:36:03 PM EST
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 Picked up another bottle of JD SB BP Rye last night. These never pop up in my area so I snagged one even though I haven't tried my first one.  I've been enjoying ER, but lately have been on a RR kick. The 10 year is a fantastic buy under $50. The Rye is decent too. In the back I have a couple Weller SR left and a few more Eagle Rare to hold me through for awhile. |
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Posted: 10/4/2024 3:32:08 PM EST
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Posted: 10/4/2024 3:58:37 PM EST
[Last Edit: cat-mechanic]
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Picked up an Angels Envy triple oak and also this one from Sam’s Club. I really like the triple oak. My first time trying a Sam’s club pick.
 
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Posted: 10/4/2024 8:21:29 PM EST
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Posted: 10/5/2024 6:11:26 PM EST
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Has anyone tried any mixes? Like Poor Mans Pappy?
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Posted: 10/5/2024 9:47:45 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gerkyn: Has anyone tried any mixes? Like Poor Mans Pappy? Thoughts on any of them? I've done the Poor Man's Pappy before. Very good in my opinion. Nothing to lose by trying it if you have Weller Antique 107 and Weller 12 on hand. |
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Posted: 10/6/2024 4:41:01 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 2xsl_1998: I've done the Poor Man's Pappy before. Very good in my opinion. Nothing to lose by trying it if you have Weller Antique 107 and Weller 12 on hand. First I'm hearing of this concoction. I'd feel bad mixing either of those bourbons with anything else. |
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Posted: 10/6/2024 5:14:33 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gloftoe: First I'm hearing of this concoction. I'd feel bad mixing either of those bourbons with anything else. "For a ready to to drink blend of Poor Man's Pappy, pour 2 parts (40%) Weller 12 year and 3 parts (60%) Old Weller Antique 107 into a glass" It's certainly not something I would do often, but it is an interesting way to enjoy the bottles if you have both. A way of adding a little more proof punch to the W12. |
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Posted: 10/6/2024 5:51:42 PM EST
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I finally found a bottle of Buffalo Trace today. First impression is that it's pretty rough, but I had just opened it. I'll give a few more tries before making a final judgement.
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Posted: 10/6/2024 10:17:13 PM EST
[Last Edit: justsayin]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By corwin1968: I finally found a bottle of Buffalo Trace today. First impression is that it's pretty rough, but I had just opened it. I'll give a few more tries before making a final judgement. Keep in mind it was the nearly bottom tier distillery offering, and whereas it's ok, it doesn't live up to the hype, in the opinion of most. I think it's decent, and I'll grab a bottle whenever I see one at msrp, makes great old fashioneds. 
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Posted: 10/7/2024 2:47:56 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 2xsl_1998: "For a ready to to drink blend of Poor Man's Pappy, pour 2 parts (40%) Weller 12 year and 3 parts (60%) Old Weller Antique 107 into a glass" It's certainly not something I would do often, but it is an interesting way to enjoy the bottles if you have both. A way of adding a little more proof punch to the W12. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 2xsl_1998: Originally Posted By Gloftoe: First I'm hearing of this concoction. I'd feel bad mixing either of those bourbons with anything else. "For a ready to to drink blend of Poor Man's Pappy, pour 2 parts (40%) Weller 12 year and 3 parts (60%) Old Weller Antique 107 into a glass" It's certainly not something I would do often, but it is an interesting way to enjoy the bottles if you have both. A way of adding a little more proof punch to the W12. This is literally the only bourbons I’ve ever mixed, after hearing about it on a FB group. You should do it at least once. Anything nicer than Weller green label is unobtainium in my area. I lucked into a handle of Weller 12 and a regular Weller 107 a few years back. I’ve been nursing them for all they’re worth. 1-3 glasses a year. But I 100% make a batch of poor man’s Pappy once or twice a year. It’s a very unique flavor, and imo is worth trying once. |
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Posted: 10/7/2024 10:18:12 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By justsayin: Keep in mind it was the nearly bottom tier distillery offering, and whereas it's ok, it doesn't live up to the hype, in the opinion of most. I think it's decent, and I'll grab a bottle whenever I see one at msrp, makes great old fashioneds. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/135145/Buffalo-Trace-Mash-Bill-break-down2-664x-3342703.png Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By justsayin: Originally Posted By corwin1968: I finally found a bottle of Buffalo Trace today. First impression is that it's pretty rough, but I had just opened it. I'll give a few more tries before making a final judgement. Keep in mind it was the nearly bottom tier distillery offering, and whereas it's ok, it doesn't live up to the hype, in the opinion of most. I think it's decent, and I'll grab a bottle whenever I see one at msrp, makes great old fashioneds. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/135145/Buffalo-Trace-Mash-Bill-break-down2-664x-3342703.png I like it, but definitely wouldn't pay secondary price for it. Problem is more and more liquor stores are charging secondary prices now. Store in my area that has been reasonable in the past wants $60 per bottle for Buffalo Trace and $300 for EH Taylor small batch. Hell, I'd take $200 for the Taylor I have and get 5 bottles of JD Triple Mash if they're paying that much. |
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Posted: 10/7/2024 10:36:41 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By shack357: I like it, but definitely wouldn't pay secondary price for it. Problem is more and more liquor stores are charging secondary prices now. Store in my area that has been reasonable in the past wants $60 per bottle for Buffalo Trace and $300 for EH Taylor small batch. Hell, I'd take $200 for the Taylor I have and get 5 bottles of JD Triple Mash if they're paying that much. It's crazy how this varies state-to-state. $60 for BT is absolute insanity. Even in the worst of the boom here in Texas, EHT SmB was $150, tops. Maybe some greedy Indian or Arab store owner would have it at $200, but $150 was the going rate. It's $80 now and the drops at the bigger box stores that don't mark up are becoming a regular thing now. |
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Posted: 10/7/2024 12:01:43 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By alc1343: It's crazy how this varies state-to-state. $60 for BT is absolute insanity. Even in the worst of the boom here in Texas, EHT SmB was $150, tops. Maybe some greedy Indian or Arab store owner would have it at $200, but $150 was the going rate. It's $80 now and the drops at the bigger box stores that don't mark up are becoming a regular thing now. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By alc1343: Originally Posted By shack357: I like it, but definitely wouldn't pay secondary price for it. Problem is more and more liquor stores are charging secondary prices now. Store in my area that has been reasonable in the past wants $60 per bottle for Buffalo Trace and $300 for EH Taylor small batch. Hell, I'd take $200 for the Taylor I have and get 5 bottles of JD Triple Mash if they're paying that much. It's crazy how this varies state-to-state. $60 for BT is absolute insanity. Even in the worst of the boom here in Texas, EHT SmB was $150, tops. Maybe some greedy Indian or Arab store owner would have it at $200, but $150 was the going rate. It's $80 now and the drops at the bigger box stores that don't mark up are becoming a regular thing now. It's like you've been into this store. 
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Posted: 10/7/2024 12:05:13 PM EST
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Buffalo Trace and green label Weller are usually available right near MSRP, even in my podunk town. EH Taylor and Eagle Rare are less available, but can be found a little higher than MSRP around here.
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Posted: 10/7/2024 3:34:15 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gloftoe: First I'm hearing of this concoction. I'd feel bad mixing either of those bourbons with anything else. I just acquired my first W12 and have a bottle of 107 and am having a hard time mixing them. I will probably mix up a small amount to see what happens I also read to mix it in a bottle and let it rest for 30days before you drink it. |
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Posted: 10/9/2024 3:49:04 PM EST
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9 yr 5 month.
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Posted: 10/9/2024 4:47:41 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By alc1343: It's crazy how this varies state-to-state. $60 for BT is absolute insanity. Even in the worst of the boom here in Texas, EHT SmB was $150, tops. Maybe some greedy Indian or Arab store owner would have it at $200, but $150 was the going rate. It's $80 now and the drops at the bigger box stores that don't mark up are becoming a regular thing now. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By alc1343: Originally Posted By shack357: I like it, but definitely wouldn't pay secondary price for it. Problem is more and more liquor stores are charging secondary prices now. Store in my area that has been reasonable in the past wants $60 per bottle for Buffalo Trace and $300 for EH Taylor small batch. Hell, I'd take $200 for the Taylor I have and get 5 bottles of JD Triple Mash if they're paying that much. It's crazy how this varies state-to-state. $60 for BT is absolute insanity. Even in the worst of the boom here in Texas, EHT SmB was $150, tops. Maybe some greedy Indian or Arab store owner would have it at $200, but $150 was the going rate. It's $80 now and the drops at the bigger box stores that don't mark up are becoming a regular thing now. I just grabbed 2 (2 bottle limit in my area of PA at least) for 29$ bottle, on sale from 31$…it’s always that price just sometimes hard to find. |
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Posted: 10/9/2024 5:14:14 PM EST
[#28]
I picked up a bottle of Elijah Craig Toasted today. I’m not a huge fan of EC small batch but I've heard good things about this bottle.
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Posted: 10/9/2024 7:48:54 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Abominable: I picked up a bottle of Elijah Craig Toasted today. I’m not a huge fan of EC small batch but I've heard good things about this bottle. Toasted is my favorite EC. It's a great bottle. |
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Posted: 10/9/2024 7:52:07 PM EST
[Last Edit: D_Man]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By d16man: Toasted is my favorite EC. It's a great bottle. Picked up one each of an Ezra and Rebel stave finish series from our recent state release that are pretty nice, especially the Rebel with toasted oak staves. |
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Posted: 10/13/2024 7:20:24 PM EST
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 Attached FileGot one of the Wild Turkey 8 year 101 proof released to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Jimmy Russell. I'm liking it very much. It's great for a $49.99 MSRP. |
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Posted: 10/13/2024 8:17:02 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 2xsl_1998: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/39683/Screenshot_2024-10-13_191804_png-3348939.JPG Got one of the Wild Turkey 8 year 101 proof released to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Jimmy Russell. I'm liking it very much. It's great for a $49.99 MSRP. Very cool. I'm looking for one. |
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Posted: 10/13/2024 8:21:06 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By d16man: 9 yr 5 month. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/337946/1000005624-3344957.jpg I wonder how this is different from the Kentucky Spirit offerings....I just picked up a couple more from the Camp Nelson warehouse D...Same proof - I'll have to check the age |
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Posted: 10/13/2024 8:36:38 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bondservant2: I wonder how this is different from the Kentucky Spirit offerings....I just picked up a couple more from the Camp Nelson warehouse D...Same proof - I'll have to check the age everything I have seen indicates that there is essentially no difference. It's just a marketing thing and the 101 "Private Barrel" is replacing the Kentucky Spirit "Private Barrel". Honestly doesn't make a lot of sense to me unless it's just a way to inflate the price of a bottle by a few bucks. |
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Posted: 10/13/2024 8:44:46 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 2xsl_1998: everything I have seen indicates that there is essentially no difference. It's just a marketing thing and the 101 "Private Barrel" is replacing the Kentucky Spirit "Private Barrel". Honestly doesn't make a lot of sense to me unless it's just a way to inflate the price of a bottle by a few bucks. I have one of each: 
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Posted: 10/13/2024 10:06:36 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 2xsl_1998: everything I have seen indicates that there is essentially no difference. It's just a marketing thing and the 101 "Private Barrel" is replacing the Kentucky Spirit "Private Barrel". Honestly doesn't make a lot of sense to me unless it's just a way to inflate the price of a bottle by a few bucks. Just like the difference between EC SB/BP and EC Private Barrel/BP, except that the WT ones are proofed down to 101 instead of barrel proof. |
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Posted: 10/13/2024 11:08:57 PM EST
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Posted: 10/14/2024 7:08:17 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By d16man: I have one of each: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/337946/1000005624-3344957.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/337946/1000004853-3289108.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By d16man: Originally Posted By 2xsl_1998: everything I have seen indicates that there is essentially no difference. It's just a marketing thing and the 101 "Private Barrel" is replacing the Kentucky Spirit "Private Barrel". Honestly doesn't make a lot of sense to me unless it's just a way to inflate the price of a bottle by a few bucks. I have one of each: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/337946/1000005624-3344957.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/337946/1000004853-3289108.jpg You should do a side-by-side and let us know what you think..... |
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Posted: 10/14/2024 7:16:12 PM EST
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Posted: 10/15/2024 9:39:58 PM EST
[Last Edit: operatorerror]
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Must have been a Wild Turkey delivery today. Yeah, I picked up a few.
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Posted: 10/15/2024 10:05:59 PM EST
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EHT Small batch in my glass tonight. One of my favs
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Posted: 10/15/2024 10:10:11 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By operatorerror: Must have been a Wild Turkey delivery today. Yeah, I picked up a few. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/5980/IMG_1731-3350511.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/5980/IMG_1730-3350512.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/5980/IMG_1729-3350513.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/5980/IMG_1728-3350514.jpg  Wish Costco and Sam's sold spirits here... 
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Posted: 10/15/2024 10:36:30 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DG_NorthTX: Wish Costco and Sam's sold spirits here... For sure. Texas alcohol laws suck a big one. They've done great on guns and knives recently, but need to get rid of front license plates (not that I have any), and sell booze in Costco. |
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Posted: 10/18/2024 1:32:24 PM EST
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One of the clubs I'm in just secured 1 of 40 barrels Bardstown is doing this year. We should have it soon. It's the only SC pick.
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Posted: 10/19/2024 9:45:45 PM EST
[Last Edit: KILLERB6]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By alc1343: All bourbon has leveled-down. Higher demand = younger bottles in batches. I'd also wager the barrels are being made by younger and younger growth Oak. Everything that goes into making Bourbon affects the finished product, and everything being used nowadays just isn't as good as it used to be. |
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Posted: 10/20/2024 1:27:51 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By corwin1968: I finally found a bottle of Buffalo Trace today. First impression is that it's pretty rough, but I had just opened it. I'll give a few more tries before making a final judgement. I follow a Facebook page for whisky enthusiasts in the state and several have posted finds today, including Blantons and E.H. Taylor Small batch. |
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Posted: 10/21/2024 9:39:44 PM EST
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Finally scored several bottles of this today:
 Also got a Russells Reserve Barrell pick from Tyrone G. |
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Posted: 10/22/2024 7:46:25 PM EST
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Posted: 10/22/2024 7:48:36 PM EST
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For those of you in VA. KO Distilling Bottled in Bond is really freaking good. My usual go to Bourbons are 4 Roses Small batch select, Woodford Double oaked, KO Distilling Bottled in bond. I've had Michters before but wasn't overly impressed. Most of the hard to get stuff is way overpriced so I won't even bother with it.
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Posted: 10/22/2024 8:02:57 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 2xsl_1998: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/39683/GTS_crop_png-3356191.JPG Lost a damned good friend of over 30 years today. Cheers to you old friend! My condolences. |
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