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Some Angel's Envy. Tried to get the rye version of this but it was all sold out....:(

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My local store still has a couple bottles Art. Let me know if you want some

Picked up a bottle of Woodford Reserve yesterday

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Just poured me a couple sips of the bottle of Stag I just got. Wow.... this is amazing!

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Is the Angels Envy hard to get? I haven't looked for it yet but I think I would really like it. Will have to check into it.

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Thanks for the offer bro. Can you share with me how much it is for the Rye. PM is fine if you want to go that route.

Thanks again

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I don't think the bourbon is, but maybe their Rye is? I have never seen their rye, didn't even know they made it.

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Shane, its only sold in CA, FL, IL, NJ, KY, TN, TX, MA, NY, NJ, PA (at least from what Ive read online)

$90-95ish after tax. Think they still had 3-4 bottles left when I went in earlier in the week.

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Anyone have a shot at getting the Angels Envy Cask Strength? Do they have that at your store Pete, Shane? (I think its only sold in IL, KY, MA, NY, TN)

Would love to get some of this if anyone has the Cask Strength in their stores, I can't get it in VA, shoot me a PM please :tu

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Don't think they have it. I'll keep an eye out for it if I go to other stores

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Thanks brother

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No I have only seen the regular in local stores.

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Thanks for the offer. Located a couple of bottles in NJ. They will be arriving in the next week or so....:)

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Found these locally...

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That's one heckuva score right there!

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WTF. DO WANT PVW15. Do they have anymore?

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Beer Barrel Bourbon from New Holland Brewing Co.

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Have recently been making Manhattans & Old Fashions with Bulliett rye whiskey & have been converting ppl in droves from the old Bourbon & Canadian whisky based cocktails to rye.

Rye almost went the way of the dinosaurs, after Prohibition, but seems to be making a comeback.

I hate Old Fashions, but like them with rye whisky.

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Picked up a bottle of this yesterday and got on Bevmo's wait list for Pappy today. 1st on the list..woot! (if they call)

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I picked up the Angels Envy and saw this bourbon too. Any good? It caught my eye but I've had bad experiences with beer companies making booze.

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I've had it and remember thinking it was okay. Let Rev chime in on a more recent tasting though.

Their gin on the other hand, I didn't care for at all.

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Atta boy. :tu

I'm always glad to see others enjoying rye. I really like bulleit rye, and have recently begun my search for Thomas handy sazerac.

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Score for the past week:

Four Roses 2013 LE Single Barrel
Four Roses 2013 LE Small Batch
Parker Heritage Collection 2013

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Missed out on all the Buffalo Trace Antique releases :(

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^me too. But the closest retailer to me is a five hour drive. :(

I did find some bottles of the regular Eagle Rare at my local yesterday. $32 spent still makes me happy, though some of the barrel proofs would've been nice.

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Picked up the 2013 Old Forester Birthday Bourbon today. Read great things about it.

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I'd be curious about your reactions to it. John Hansel (ed Whisky Advocate) stated it was one of the more impressive bourbons he's tried this year...

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I decided to crack it open when I got home from work this morning.

I've probably only sampled maybe 10 different bourbons and been stockpiling bourbon for the day I do start to develop a much bigger taste for it.

If I have one word to describe it, it's wow. This is what I've been waiting for-great flavors without singing the hairs off on the outside of your throat.

I read a lot of reviews off sourmashmanifesto.com. Now, back to my bourbon. :tu

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Been on a bit of an old Weller 107 kick lately. If you like Maker's, give it a whirl..

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Thanks for that Duane! Think I might need to look around for some...

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It was actually excellent. I wish I'd have bought more. I got it on trip to the southern part of the state - haven't seen it up here. It is definitely a "buy again" bourbon.

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Had a small sampler bottle of Knob Creek Smoked Maple today. Wow was it good. I was expecting a sickly sweet syrupy concoction, but what I got was a really good bourbon with a smooth light maple flavor and just a touch of smokiness to dial the maple sweetness back. Would love to get some more of this, but just wish it was priced a little better.

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I'll have to give that a try. The only "maple" whiskey I've tried is Crown Royal Maple and I didn't care for it at all. Thought it might be good poured over some pancakes, but not served in a glass.


I'm having some simple Evan Williams on the rocks tonight.

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That's what I was afraid this was gonna be, but was pleasantly surprised. Was actually a decent maple flavored bourbon instead of the bourbon flavored maple syrup I was expecting. And glad you mentioned that about the Crown maple. I was planning on trying it in the near future, but I think I'll take a pass now.

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Hey guys I just started really getting into Bourbons (and other American whiskeys) recently. It really started for me when during my visit to Colorado for my brothers wedding we toured the Stranahans (not bourbon) distillery and picked up a bottle there. I just fell in love with it and started me down this path. My go to's so far are 4 Roses Single barrel & Buffalo Trace but lately on every pay day I've been picking up a new bottle of Bourbon or whiskey just to try. I find that I really go for the higher proof bourbons just because they pack so much more flavor usually (not all the time though) but I'll try any of them really.

Currently trying Old Grand Dad 114 (for the price its a very nice budget bourbon but certainly there is better out there)

Last tried Bookers Single Barrel (Found it to be surprisingly drinkable neat considering it's proof and I really enjoyed this as well but not an every day bourbon considering the price)

Anyways, just wanted to make my presence known on this thread :cool2:

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Just picked up a bottle of Woodford Reserve Double Oaked. Love the regular Woodford and wanted to see if the double oaked was worth the extra $20

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So, what's the verdict, is it worth the extra $$?

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Just got home. Will open now and report back in 15min

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Bulleit n coke for me tonight.

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I think the Double Oaked is really good, but as good as the regular Woodford is, I'm not sure it's worth the extra $20, just my :2

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Final verdict: I don't think it's worth the extra $20. It's just a tad smoother but doesn't have the sweetness like the regular Woodford has. It does have a long finish with hints of vanilla. It really reminds me of some rums (Zacapa 23 and Diplomatico) but with less sweetness and vanilla.

*please note that I'm a bourbon newbie*


With that said, I would really like to track down a bottle of the Old Forester Birthday bourbon. If anyone can find me a bottle, I would like like to give you a E-hug

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PM Duane (Forgop). He has a lead on some

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My mom dropped off some gifts from her US shopping trip.
1.75 L of eagles rare, Weller's and buffalo trace and some Blanton's and four roses single barrel...

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...and a thoughtful mom you have Art:tu

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:tpd: Nice haul for sure Art.

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Wish my mom would bring me back souvenirs like that! Nice haul. :tu

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Today's score:

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Not quite the 15 or 20yr that I wanted but I can't complain

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Picked up Knob Creek Single private barrel select $ 4 Roses 2013 small batch LE today. Haven't cracked the 4 Roses but Thought I'd give Knob Creek a try. For the price and proof it's very nice. Very heavy sweet corn smell and in terms of sweetness it almost matches 4 Roses single barrel but it has a little most burn going down. Pretty nice considering I was only going in to pick up 4 Roses single barrel but they happened to be out but had a few alternatives instead. :)

Still no luck on any Pappy or Rip van winkle but I never give up so someday I'll get mine.

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Worst day ever! Went to one store today and the guy in front of me bought the last bottle of Old Forester bday bourbon. If that wasn't bad enough, I missed my phone call for Pappy! F*%+¥^*%€€!!!!

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Ouch! We all know how hard it is to find Pappy so my sympathies!