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big pete 12-07-2013 06:47 PM

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Called them back and they had one bottle of ORVW 12yr Lot B so I grabbed it. Just sucks that I was one call away from getting the 15/20yr

CamoFlogged 12-07-2013 06:56 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by big pete (Post 1907209)
Called them back and they had one bottle of ORVW 12yr Lot B so I grabbed it. Just sucks that I was one call away from getting the 15/20yr

Still a nice grab for sure. But missing the call for Pappy's...now that plain sucks.

big pete 12-11-2013 09:15 PM

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Xmas arrived early this year! Scored a bottle of PVW 15, ORVW 10, and OFBB. Came down to the last store to get their Pappy allocation. Got the last bottle of 15yr and my wife helped me grab a bottle of 10yr. They sold out of 25 bottles in about 10min (most went to their bourbon club members)

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c7...ps58fbf1a0.jpg

bigdaddy003587 12-11-2013 11:49 PM

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i have a gallon bottle unopened from 1971 old grand dad. i like my jack daniels and gentleman jack. im gonna try the new jesse james bourbon soon. bottle in cabinet waiting on me

Porch Dweller 12-12-2013 06:41 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by big pete (Post 1908588)
Xmas arrived early this year! Scored a bottle of PVW 15, ORVW 10, and OFBB. Came down to the last store to get their Pappy allocation. Got the last bottle of 15yr and my wife helped me grab a bottle of 10yr. They sold out of 25 bottles in about 10min (most went to their bourbon club members)

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c7...ps58fbf1a0.jpg

:dr :dr :dr

Nice scores!!!

Blak Smyth 12-12-2013 07:30 AM

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Hell of a score!

CamoFlogged 12-12-2013 08:19 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by big pete (Post 1908588)
Xmas arrived early this year! Scored a bottle of PVW 15, ORVW 10, and OFBB. Came down to the last store to get their Pappy allocation. Got the last bottle of 15yr and my wife helped me grab a bottle of 10yr. They sold out of 25 bottles in about 10min (most went to their bourbon club members)

An almost perfect bourbon score. Congrats.

Porch Dweller 12-12-2013 05:40 PM

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I'm having some Booker's for the first time. I don't know if I've ever had a liquor that was so smooth yet was at such high proof.

thebayratt 12-14-2013 12:04 PM

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Went to my favorite local store and found they had Woodford gift sets for the same price as a regular 5th. I wasn't really looking to buy a 5th, but the set had a cool copper pot still bottle stopper in it. It sold me.

http://i1327.photobucket.com/albums/...psa9e3a991.jpg
http://i1327.photobucket.com/albums/...ps31973288.jpg

bruceolee 12-14-2013 01:35 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Porch Dweller (Post 1908939)
I'm having some Booker's for the first time. I don't know if I've ever had a liquor that was so smooth yet was at such high proof.

Couldn't agree more! The last bottle I had was 68% ABV and after cutting the first dram and after that I didn't cut anymore. Really great stuff but you've got to be careful 2-3 glasses and you're getting pretty close to blitzed in some cases. I guess it depends on what you call a glass. I usually pour doubles and sip so I'm done after 2.

Porch Dweller 12-14-2013 02:32 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bruceolee (Post 1909586)
Couldn't agree more! The last bottle I had was 68% ABV and after cutting the first dram and after that I didn't cut anymore. Really great stuff but you've got to be careful 2-3 glasses and you're getting pretty close to blitzed in some cases. I guess it depends on what you call a glass. I usually pour doubles and sip so I'm done after 2.

That's about what I do, pour doubles and sip. But I'll usually switch to something else after one.

Col. Kurtz 12-14-2013 03:54 PM

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Pouring old weller 107. IMO this is a very underrated wheater. Beautiful dark appearance. I'd love to get my hands on some 12yo to try. Darn N.C. being an ABC state....

maverickdrinker 12-15-2013 09:54 PM

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got lucky today.....

http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/...pscgr7omzc.jpg

big pete 12-15-2013 10:15 PM

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Nice!

proguy747 12-16-2013 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by maverickdrinker (Post 1910063)

Robitussin like taste fresh out of the bottle. Decant for a month and it is a total different bourbon. really opens up.

Lockspur 12-16-2013 02:23 PM

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A friend of mine let me try some Knob Creek…and I was pleasantly surprised. So I picked up a bottle of Basil Hayden (at the recommendation of a friend), and I'm quite enjoying it. I'm a complete newbie to it. Any recommendations?

I never ventured down this road primarily due to the "burns" I got from scotch…and I just lumped all whiskey/bourbon/scotches into the same boat…and skipped them. Shame on me.

Anyhoo. Carry on. :)

Porch Dweller 12-16-2013 02:40 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Lockspur (Post 1910317)
A friend of mine let me try some Knob Creek…and I was pleasantly surprised. So I picked up a bottle of Basil Hayden (at the recommendation of a friend), and I'm quite enjoying it. I'm a complete newbie to it. Any recommendations?

I never ventured down this road primarily due to the "burns" I got from scotch…and I just lumped all whiskey/bourbon/scotches into the same boat…and skipped them. Shame on me.

Anyhoo. Carry on. :)

My "cheap, everyday" bourbon - Evan Williams, especially the Single Barrel. A great bourbon at a great price.
My "mid-range, glass on the weekends" bourbon - Woodford Reserve
My "special occasion" bourbon - Pappy van Winkle, of which I've only ever had one bottle.

CamoFlogged 12-16-2013 02:42 PM

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Hey Scotty, there are a few good suggestions in this thread but a good place to start would be Woodford Reserve. Not the Double Oak or whatever, just the straight stuff.

Although I prefer my bourbon neat, you might try throwing just 1 or 2 ice cubes in the glass and let them do their thing until melted. It will lower the temp just a bit of the bourbon which some feel you get less alcohol burn from. It also dilutes the drink just a bit but not too much to ruin the taste.

Pretty soon you will be getting on the wait list for Pappy's.

You are probably going to get a ton of suggestions though but Woodford is a pretty safe bet IMHO.

Lockspur 12-16-2013 02:51 PM

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Sweet! Thanks for the advice. The Spec's by me is a new store, so they don't have crap in stock. They DO have Hendricks gin, though. My other fav.

I'll venture out to a better store and see what they have.

CamoFlogged 12-17-2013 05:43 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Lockspur (Post 1910332)
I'll venture out to a better store and see what they have.

Done venturing yet?

Whipper Snapper 12-17-2013 10:07 PM

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So I've been enjoying the bourbon as of late. Might have to consult this thread and posters some more...

Lockspur 12-19-2013 03:33 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CamoFlogged (Post 1911022)
Done venturing yet?

Not yet. Some life crap got in the way. Will probably do some venturing this Saturday. :)

CamoFlogged 12-19-2013 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Lockspur (Post 1911882)
Not yet. Some life crap got in the way. Will probably do some venturing this Saturday. :)

I hate when life gets in the way of bourbon.

Lockspur 12-21-2013 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by CamoFlogged (Post 1911962)
I hate when life gets in the way of bourbon.

Didn't venture...due to holiday traffic...but I went back to the place by my house and they have Bulleit 750ml on sale for $20. Pretty tasty.

RWhisenand 12-21-2013 04:10 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Lockspur (Post 1912564)
Didn't venture...due to holiday traffic...but I went back to the place by my house and they have Bulleit 750ml on sale for $20. Pretty tasty.

Pretty good stuff, I like it. At $20 it's a fair price too.

Col. Kurtz 12-21-2013 08:38 PM

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Pouring some E'dub single barrel and reminiscing montano. You are still missed pal!

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...hlight=Montano

Porch Dweller 12-22-2013 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by RWhisenand (Post 1912691)
Pretty good stuff, I like it. At $20 it's a fair price too.

:tpd:

Whipper Snapper 12-22-2013 07:04 PM

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Wifey picked me up some russell reserve 10 year for a christmas present. Yup, I like bourbon!

mastershogun 12-22-2013 09:53 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Col. Kurtz (Post 1909643)
Pouring old weller 107. IMO this is a very underrated wheater. Beautiful dark appearance. I'd love to get my hands on some 12yo to try. Darn N.C. being an ABC state....

:tpd: 107 is a great bourbon.

Just picked up a 1.75L of Weller 12 today. :banger

brylee 12-23-2013 09:20 AM

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Just received a present in the mail: russell reserve 10 year and 2 la gloria cubana cigars...life is good!

MrClean 12-23-2013 09:38 AM

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I just found Russell Reserve Rye 6yr. Pretty darn good stuff. Seemed a little better once I put a couple of ice cubes in it. There seem to be just too many burbons/whiskeys that I haven't tried and apparently I like them all :r

Barcode 12-23-2013 02:54 PM

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http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j...87921962149770

Picked up a bottle of this EH Taylor. It is supposed to be on par with Pappy's. Anybody tried this yet?

Col. Kurtz 12-23-2013 03:30 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mastershogun (Post 1913047)
:tpd: 107 is a great bourbon.

Just picked up a 1.75L of Weller 12 today. :banger

Lucky dog :tu

CamoFlogged 12-23-2013 09:15 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Barcode (Post 1913243)
Picked up a bottle of this EH Taylor. It is supposed to be on par with Pappy's. Anybody tried this yet?

I would say good score. Some folks say it is better than Pappy's. I would say that one isn't better than the other. Both are excellent in their own right and it is always a good find.

big pete 12-24-2013 05:04 PM

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Went into one of my usual stores to pick up some beer and saw this in the cabinet

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c7...ps7253371d.jpg

I was going to stop buying bourbon for a while after the Pappy release but couldn't resist since it was close to retail price. I asked the worker if they had anymore of the BTAC release and he said they only had the Pappy 20yr that was next to my bottle. They were selling it for $699!! Laughed at the guy and told him I'll pass. They had a bottle of 15yr last week and I guess some poor sap bought it at their asking price ($499).

I'll have to go back in a few days because I think they have more of the BTAC release but are just putting them out as the previous bottle sells

mastershogun 12-26-2013 06:04 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by big pete (Post 1913813)
Went into one of my usual stores to pick up some beer and saw this in the cabinet

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c7...ps7253371d.jpg

I was going to stop buying bourbon for a while after the Pappy release but couldn't resist since it was close to retail price. I asked the worker if they had anymore of the BTAC release and he said they only had the Pappy 20yr that was next to my bottle. They were selling it for $699!! Laughed at the guy and told him I'll pass. They had a bottle of 15yr last week and I guess some poor sap bought it at their asking price ($499).

I'll have to go back in a few days because I think they have more of the BTAC release but are just putting them out as the previous bottle sells

Great find!

Crazy how much people will pay for pappy.

bruceolee 01-05-2014 04:10 PM

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This ever happen to you? I'm enjoying some Knob Creek single barrel while smoking a cigar. I have a glass of sprite (to cut the nicotine from the cigar) and a glass of water (to cut the bourbon after all it's 120 proof) So, I proceed to cut the bourbon with sprite! :mad: Now I have a lemon/lime flavored glass of bourbon!

Porch Dweller 01-05-2014 07:00 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bruceolee (Post 1919065)
This ever happen to you? I'm enjoying some Knob Creek single barrel while smoking a cigar. I have a glass of sprite (to cut the nicotine from the cigar) and a glass of water (to cut the bourbon after all it's 120 proof) So, I proceed to cut the bourbon with sprite! :mad: Now I have a lemon/lime flavored glass of bourbon!

Yep...and it gets tossed down my throat anyway. :D

bruceolee 01-05-2014 07:32 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Porch Dweller (Post 1919134)
Yep...and it gets tossed down my throat anyway. :D

Waste of alcohol otherwise! :D


Who doesn't like a bourbon spritzer?

Lockspur 01-09-2014 12:53 PM

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Picked up some Rowan's Creek. :dr

maverickdrinker 01-09-2014 05:34 PM

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picked up the last 3 bottles of Staggs Jr....

http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/...psgzxnkwyu.jpg

CigarSquid 01-10-2014 08:19 AM

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Got introduced to Eagle Rare last night. Some good stuff.

Lockspur 01-13-2014 05:00 PM

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Jim Beam bought by Japanese corporation.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemc...apans-suntory/

CamoFlogged 01-13-2014 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Lockspur (Post 1922952)
Jim Beam bought by Japanese corporation.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemc...apans-suntory/

Interesting. Yamazaki and Hakushu aren't that bad actually. Drink them a lot when I am on the road.

Not a Beam fan anyway, although people like their Makers and that flavored Pinnacle vodka stuff.

Nice little payout for sure...

smokin5 01-13-2014 07:46 PM

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Yup, I was just gonna post this.
Another American monument purchased by the Japanese.....

Almost enough to make me turn to tequila....
oh, wait, not American, huh? :ss

mastershogun 01-14-2014 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by maverickdrinker (Post 1921350)
picked up the last 3 bottles of Staggs Jr....

http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/...psgzxnkwyu.jpg

nice find. jr came and went in my area. wasn't able to get a bottle. how is it?

Felixcigar 01-27-2014 12:39 PM

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I have simple tastes: and I know its not, strictly speaking, a Bourbon, but I sure do enjoy JD.

OLS 01-27-2014 12:43 PM

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These liquor threads are experiencing a re-vitalization, obviously owing to the fact that propane is through the roof.

markem 01-27-2014 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by OLS (Post 1928105)
These liquor threads are experiencing a re-vitalization, obviously owing to the fact that propane is through the roof.

Me thinks that every single one of them will be revitalized singlehandedly.

Porch Dweller 01-27-2014 02:08 PM

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Picked up some Eagle Rare Single Barrel today. I've never had it before but have heard good things.


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