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icehog3 03-09-2020 09:41 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Haven't seen the Larceny BP on the shelves here, but I've heard lots of good things, Ben. Glad you dig it, and the McKenna is really good too.

Last night's pours:

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

https://i.imgur.com/1u91a1M.jpg

Beagleone 03-09-2020 01:09 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by stearns (Post 2194906)
Finally tracked down a single bottle of Larceny BP on Saturday, had a pour of it on Friday and was very impressed. Called the store, they said they had one bottle and couldn't hold it, I rushed down to get it and as I was walking in the door a guy was walking out with it :sl

They did have one bottle of McKenna 10 year, so I picked that up instead, but not what I was hoping for

I'll check, but last I saw, there were quite a few on the shelves here in DFW. That was a few weeks ago.

stearns 03-10-2020 07:25 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Opened up my bottle of ECBP B519 last night, I think this is one of the best pours I've had in recent memory. Sweet charred oak from nose to finish, reminded me of freshly cut used barrel staves. To be fair this is my first ECBP and now realize how much I've been missing out, looking forward to opening up some more :al

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Originally Posted by Beagleone (Post 2194936)
I'll check, but last I saw, there were quite a few on the shelves here in DFW. That was a few weeks ago.

When they first showed up a month or so ago they sold out immediately, they've been slowly trickling in since then and last a day or two now but still gotta be vigilant to land one

icehog3 03-10-2020 09:17 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Cracked the Booker's 2019-01 last night. My friend from another board said it was pure "funk". True, but in a delicious way. The finish is amazing, cayenne and spice. Right in my wheelhouse. It's one that I'll want to share with friends, but will have a hard time keeping my mitts off of. Yup, if I ever see another bottle near MSRP, I'm snaggin' it.

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

Ben, I have another uncracked B519, along with an uncracked C919 and a 3/4 full A119. Haven't had a disappointing pour from the BPs yet.

stearns 03-10-2020 09:40 AM

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We Want The Funk! We Want The Funk!

icehog3 03-10-2020 04:09 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
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Originally Posted by stearns (Post 2194994)
We Want The Funk! We Want The Funk!

https://i.imgur.com/2NUdyUH.jpg

Gotta have that funk.

stearns 03-11-2020 07:26 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Opened up the McKenna 10 last night, thought it was very solid. Enjoyed the Bookers Country Ham I poured after more but will be working the McKenna into the regular rotation

Steve 03-16-2020 10:09 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictur...314_221323.jpg

My weekend self-medication...

icehog3 03-16-2020 05:05 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
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Originally Posted by Steve (Post 2195408)

You Dick(el)! :D

Last night:

https://i.imgur.com/S2ypZtv.jpg

Gabe215 03-16-2020 07:22 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Slim pickings at the Pennsylvania controlled liquor store. New to bourbon but drink and really enjoy Eagle Rare. Only good bourbon they had left after announcing its closing due to coronavirus was Basil Hayden 80 proof any good?

icehog3 03-16-2020 11:20 PM

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The regular BH Straight Kentucky Bourbon, Gabe? If so it's not bad, and on par with the Eagle Rare for smoothness.

Spent some quality time with the Colonel tonight.

https://i.imgur.com/jgeP0KD.jpg

stearns 03-23-2020 08:33 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
In the store a couple days ago and saw a few bottles of Dickel BiB so I grabbed one. I really enjoyed it, not quite as complex as some of the higher end (and higher priced) bottles but I happily grabbed a second pour and am looking forward to my next glass :tu

icehog3 03-23-2020 09:56 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
I'm got 3 BiB bottles from Black Carl recently (he's a gentleman and a scholar). McKenna 10 Year, Dickel and Early Times. The Early Times is a $24 1L bottle, and crazy as it seems, I like it best of the 3 so far.

https://i.imgur.com/kfb3WcM.jpg

The camaro show 03-23-2020 10:18 AM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
With the liquor stores being closed really makes me wanna go grab a new bottle.

stearns 03-23-2020 10:19 AM

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Get a few :tu

icehog3 03-23-2020 01:56 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
They're open here. I'll pop in if I go by one, but I will only buy if it's something that I've been looking for and unable to find.

Speaking of which, I am not a fan of the 1792 Small Batch, but I am intrigued by the 1792 Full Proof. Anyone had both who can comment, please?

stearns 03-23-2020 02:46 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Haven't had the small batch in years and can't really compare, but I'm not super impressed with the full proof. I keep retrying it as a change of pace but I don't get much more than an ethanol heat out of it. It has gotten better since the bottle was opened, the first pour was not pleasant

SSDVC 03-23-2020 02:46 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by stearns (Post 2195925)
In the store a couple days ago and saw a few bottles of Dickel BiB so I grabbed one. I really enjoyed it, not quite as complex as some of the higher end (and higher priced) bottles but I happily grabbed a second pour and am looking forward to my next glass :tu

If that is the 13 Year Old BiB, that is quite the score. I can't find it anywhere here in the east, same for the Four Roses Small Batch SELECT (just finished the bottle). I would love to be able to find a few bottles of either, but I also heard the original retail price of $36 for the Dickel is a long gone dream.

stearns 03-23-2020 03:03 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by SSDVC (Post 2195974)
If that is the 13 Year Old BiB, that is quite the score. I can't find it anywhere here in the east, same for the Four Roses Small Batch SELECT (just finished the bottle). I would love to be able to find a few bottles of either, but I also heard the original retail price of $36 for the Dickel is a long gone dream.

This is the 13, got it at $36 after a couple months of looking. Shoulda bought more, I might go back and see if I can get another before everything shuts down tomorrow afternoon

icehog3 03-23-2020 06:22 PM

Re: The Bourbon Thread!!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by stearns (Post 2195973)
Haven't had the small batch in years and can't really compare, but I'm not super impressed with the full proof. I keep retrying it as a change of pace but I don't get much more than an ethanol heat out of it. It has gotten better since the bottle was opened, the first pour was not pleasant

Thanks Ben. You saved me $50 in "speculation". :D


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