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I'm a big fan of Knob Creek and Maker's Mark myself.

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picked up my first bottle of Elijah Craig 12yo.... I know, I know....this should have been one I tried a long time ago.

It was very good, but I think Buffalo Trace's sweetness still gives it a slight edge over the EC12.

I was also able to snag anothe bottle of Thomas Handy Rye from the 2008 Antique Collection for $70. :banger

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:dr I love me some good rye, and that is a VERY good rye:dr

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Great pick-up. Did they have any more bottles???

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For some of my Bourbon lover's Not sure if you kept tab's but Knob Creek has been well RUN OUT OF STOCK at the source. And its all our fault ;)


There commitment to 'never rushing' still to this date stands true, even when the whole source is out, they will never dump a barrel or too just to make a few people happy, so, lets just say I cannot wait for Countdown Knob! ( some L.C's still have it in stock, the ones that do i promise people don't buy it there or know what it is haha, cause i found a place in clear lake, but way over priced ha)

http://www.knobcreek.com/share/webcast

Enjoy guys!

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pick up a bottle of woodford reserve yesterday...good stuff!

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after browsing through the thread, i think that'll be my next purchase also :banger

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Yes. 2 more....might be gone by now though....:confused:

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I got a bottle of Elmer T. Lee and Ancient Ancient Aged from TPS :tu First time I had Elmer T. Lee and it was delicious. Can't wait to try the other stuff!

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Now I know we're talking about "Bourbon" here, but two that I've found are very good and good great with a cigar are....

Evans Williams Single Barrel Vintage Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (put in oak 1998) and Bernheim Original Kentucky Straight Small Batch "Wheat" Whiskey.

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Well tonight my wife and I finally closed on our house! To celebrate I cracked open a bottle of Jefferson's Reserve Presidential Select 17yr. I must say, it is one phenomenal bourbon. It's a bit pricey, but I purchased it for a special occasion and this evening was definitely one of those. I highly recommend this bottle if you have a chance to pick it up.

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kentucky bourbon festival is coming up next week!!

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eagle rare 10 year

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Picked up a Pappy 12yr and just waiting to pop it open. I probably should have grabbed another bottle or two, though. The early release in Ky is nice. :D

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The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection is on the shelves. Hurry before it's all gone ;s

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Just a calm Much neeeded Basil Haydens night after another bogus day in the fryer ;)

CHEERS!

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Had A pour of Rock Hill Farms.

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Just picked up my 2 bottles.
This years proof is 141.4

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my local store also had 3 bottles of the William Larue Weller from this years Antique collection, @ 136 proof.

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WOW! some brutal stuff, Can't find it down here. How is it compared to a Bookers, or Wild Turkeys rare breed for straight barrel strength bourbon?

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It is a very unique taste. I generally drink Buffalo Trace, but enjoy the Rare Breed also.
Stagg is not even close to either of those.

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right on, Atleast i dont have to start a STATE wide search for it any time soon :banger

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Was in Louisville, KY this last week. Went to Four Roses Distillery. Picked up a bottle of Corner Creek Reserve 88 Proof at the liquor store. Ya'll ever have it?

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Dropped some coin on bourbon today...

2009 Eagle Rare 17 (BTAC)
2009 W.L. Weller (BTAC)
Jefferson Reserve Presidential Select

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nice, skipped the Stagg?

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Stagg was sold out. I have another spot that should have some real soon that not too many people know about. I'm not worried. ;)

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I was at total wines today and they had about 6 bottles each of all the Antique collection. Most I've seen in one store.

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My local shop had Booker's 127 on sale for $40, so I picked up a bottle last night. The tag on the bottle says to drink it neat, so I did and although it's real smooth with hints of vanilla and caramel, it was a little much. Dropped an ice cube in it and that helped to open it up and it went down much easier. Refilled my glass 2 more times and smoked 2 cigars, good stuff! :D

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Starting early with some Wild Turkey Rare Breed.
After some Cash is saved up i'll try out Bookers again, But hell after finding the Deal of the century with bottles of Glenlivet Nadurra for 24$ ( Normally 60+$) I snagged 2 bottles and one is going down QUICK! lol


Cheers

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The last bottle I picked up was Russel's Reserve 10yr. Very nice for $25. I really wish I could have got some of the BTAC, but at $70 a bottle, no thanks.

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Has anyone tried the 2009 4 Roses Mariage?? How does it compare to the 2008?

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Bought a bottle of Eagle Rare 17 yr this weekend. They didn't have any Stagg or I would have picked that up to.

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At lunch a picked up a bottle of Rittenhouse Rye BIB. I've had the 80 which was good, so I'm expecting a song and dance from higher proof.

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I've never had this and don't think I've ever seen any, but have heard about it. I'll be eagerly awaiting a review.

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It R-O-C-K-S!!! Best Rye I've had at any price.

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I have about half a bottle left and another full bottle. Been my go-to bourbon for the past few months.

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A guy down below said;
I concur and further thoughts to come. I looked around Louisville and couldn't find it even at the larger stores, then found a very selective small spirits store close to work and they had a few bottles. Hopefully I can make it over quickly to grab another.

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Are you guys talking bout the 80 or 100 proof?

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If its the Bottled in Bond then it has to be this one.

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BIB has to be 100 proof

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The 100; bonded. I've had the 80 and I liked it. A bit lighter then I usually prefer, but it was good. Probably a good starter for someone newer to spirits with the lower proof. With the 100 I let it sit for a minute after I pour a glass to let the ethanol escape the rim and then dig in. It has a rich sweet and spicey taste.

At some points it seems so rich I could image putting in on pancakes. Don't think I will, but, there are moments of a thick syrupy molasses thing going on. I think the best part about drinking a rye is getting a good picture of what rye brings to the taste of bourbon.

I went out and picked up another bottle. I'll probably grab a couple more after Christmas if they're still on the shelf.

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I'm not too much of a Bourbon nut, but I did pick up a bottle of Eagle Rare 10 yesterday evening to do some cooking and drinking. :D
When I was in the store I noticed that they had a TON of the Rittenhouse 100 and a few bottles of the Stagg. But, the one that really caught my eye and made me run away from the Whiskey section was Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve 23.... @ $299!
Holy bejesus, that better be some fantastic stuff!

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I was in Total Wines. They still had decent stock on Stagg, Eagle 17, Sazerac, and Handy.

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:r :r :r Just the way you write it Timmy.....cracks me up :r

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DAMN, I was at Total Wines last week, in Atlanta, and they had no BTAC bottles.:(

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I'm sipping some Old Wellers Antique right now with an Oliva V. Thanks to Eric (eman67) for turning me on to this wonderful stuff.

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The Total Wines around Atlanta rarely have the BTAC but the Total Wines in SC and FL seem to stock them. Buffalo Trace is not available in GA period, Eagle Rare 10yr is but thats about it.

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Snagged a bottle of Van Winkle 10yr 107 and 12yr Lot B. We got some 15yr in at the store but it didn't go on the floor, all the managers snagged them I think. Maybe I'll get one next time. We sold out of every VW in 1 day, including 20 and 23yr.

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This thread makes me wish I was still in the states...bourbon is hard to come by in Germany.

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Thanks to Eric and Patrick for telling me about Weller Antique, very good stuff!

Since I made the trip to get some good cheap Bourbon, I made it a theme and grabbed these bottles on the same trip:

Four Roses
Ancient Ancient Age
Rittenhouse Rye BIB
Old Fitzgerald BIB
Very Old Barton BIB


The Very Old Barton and Old Fitz were new for me. The VOB got some good reviews on Straightbourbon.com, however so far I don't really care for it. The Old Fitz is quite nice...

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this past weekend with my Uncle down in Louisiana.. Wweooow!

He is a scotch guy so had Glen.12 yr one night- Gone

Then I settled for some Woodford Rsv =]

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I haven't gotten into many of the really expensive ones. A few I fancy

Buffalo Trace
1792
Woodford Reserve
Bookers

I've been waiting to try any of the Pappys



-Gianni-