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Picked up a bottle of 1792 Bottled in Bond last week, they had it hidden behind the counter but it wasn't marked up like a lot of things in the store. First pour last week thought it was just ok, but a second pour last night was really tasty, more flavorful and "juicy" than the other 1792's I've had. Juicy isn't the right word, but it had an attribute that reminded me of the 1920, almost like as you are taking a sip the air from your glass hits your tongue in a nice way. My favorite 1792 so far (other than maybe the sweet wheat, but I've only had one pour of that amidst many stronger things)

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One "soldier" down, next one up!

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I just want to give a big shout out and thank you to Tony (Beagleone). Sir, thank you for you doing what you did. You are awesome and a true Brother of the Bottle (BOTB)!

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Tony is the best! :tu

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First bottle of Booker's I ever bought bit the dust last night. Next Ham up! :D

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Followed it up with some Kentucky bourbon via Tejas. ;)

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Got to try that Dickel BiB. Seems that I prefer it with an ice cube, to settle it down a bit, but it is a very nice drink. I sipped that along with a Partagas from the motherland today. I have had the stick maturing in my humility for several years (as with all my out of state sticks). This too was awesome. Now only if some of this humidity would blow out of here, life would be almost perfect.

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Tony's good peoples :tu

Had a few pours over the weekend, ended with cracking a new bottle of Smoke Wagon Uncut / Unfiltered. Really enjoyed it, hard to get a good profile on the first pour of the bottle but the proof (113.76) is right in my sweet spot :al

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I’ve heard good things about smoke wagon. Good barrels of MGP stuff always hits the spot.

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Minds just being great again. Cracked a bottle of OE7 last night, really enjoy that stuff

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You must be correct as I partook in a dram of OE7 last night as well. -(P

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Love me some Old Ezra!

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So much brain power (and lack of will power?) in the Asylum! :D :al :r

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Can’t wait to crack this one open!

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Definitely my favorite batch to date, Gabe. I am sure you will not be disappointed. :tu

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Late night pour:

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Took a trip up to WY on Saturday to try to score some stuff we can't get in Denver, heard the stores are getting flooded by CO people but figured I'd try anyways. Did manage to grab the last bottle of OWA from one store, which was really the one thing that I wanted, and got an ECBP B520, Old Tub and an old bottle of Wild Turkey KS. I was up there first thing in the morning, when I eventually got back I checked FB and somebody from CO was up there after me literally taking pictures of the shelf at every store in the town. No wonder the store owners hate CO shoppers. I did get a chuckle out of see the empty OWA slot at the shop I got mine

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Did you go with Peter, Ben, I know he gets up there for bourbon occasionally?

At the gathering for our friend on Friday, I had a few pours including Old Ezra & (yum) and Heaven's Door (meh).

Got the hankering for OE7 at home again last night.

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No but I got his list of spots. The only one from his list that's really a secret since it's off the highway on the way up I struck out on, the rest are just the biggest shops in Cheyenne. Funny enough the place that had $700 Lot B and $900 WLW also had the cheapest ECBP ($63) and loads of other decent stuff cheap ($33 ER but I've already bought too many MSRP bottles of that recently). It's clear that all the shops talk about the CO guys, everybody had WSR on the shelves for $40-50 but most other things were MSRP

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Very nice, Ben, sounds like a fun trip although it's too bad the secret spot was short...

Yeah, I came across a bottle of ECBP B520 for $49 a few days ago. I already have a bottle missing only one pour, but c'mon! It's 49 bucks. :lr

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Ok, I’m not a bourbon connoisseur, aficionado, professional, etc. like some of you. I’ve enjoyed some and have a couple favorites, but I’m a neophyte for sure. Was gifted this bottle today from my coworkers as a going away gift. Just cracked it open and poured a little taste. Damn this is smooth. Definitely doesn’t drink like a 101 proof. Anyone else have experience with this brand?

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Never grabbed the Yellowstone, Bob. And with my palate now, probably won't buy much under 110 proof. :D

Glad you're digging it, a very thoughtful parting gift.

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Heard a lot of good things! Haven't tried it myself but glad you like it

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A couple new scores...

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Great stuff! That EHT Small Batch is one of my favorites when you can find it anywhere close to MSRP. Might pour myself one tonight :dr

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Agree with Ben, two nice scores Steve.

Show a picture of the Blanton's on FB and watch the taters start begging. :D

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:r

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Well Tom, I spoke too soon. Bottle of Kentucky Chew on the way, couldn't pass up the price

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Probably one of my Top 2 or 3 batches, Ben. Good score!

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Latest pick-up

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Pretty tasty...

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Is that one of the finished ones, Steve?

Last night's pour. No surprise I'm sure. :lr

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Should be getting my first bottle of New Riff in today, pick from a private group. Looking forward to giving their stuff a try

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It's sourced from MGP, then aged and blended at Green Brier. Not usually a fan of this type of bourbon, but this one was given to me by a friend that knew I liked "hotter" (this one is 113 proof) bourbons and it's actually pretty good.

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113 proof? I was thinking n 126 and 127 when I got today's additions. ;) :r

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I saw EHT for $90 today, is that on par? What should it cost at MSRP? I pass by this place almost daily on my way into work

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If it is the regular EHT Small Batch MSRP is around $35, I've paid between $35-$45. If you're talking Straight Rye or Single Barrel $90 is a little over but probably worth it, if it's the small batch I'd find something else. I love the small batch but no way I'd pay 2-3x MSRP for it

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Same price range here in NY. Its good stuff, but not $90 good.

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Agree with Ben and Bruce, while many stores around here have it near that price, other (less "gougey") stores have it between $35-49.

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It was $55 for small batch, $90 for single barrel

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Small Batch is slightly high, Single Barrel is a steal, I'd grab a couple at that price.

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I'd probably pick up a Single Barrel as well. I've heard hit or miss on them but the hits are home runs

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Exactly, certainly worth a shot at $90. :tu

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Sound logic to me :tu

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Went with this purchase. Maybe next week I’ll snag the EHT Single Barrel. Recently had WT 101 for first time since I was 19 and now with a developing taste for bourbon it definitely fell into the under the radar for being labeled red neck whiskey. Looking forward to this- All right All right All right!!

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I'm having a similar turkey revelation recently, after hearing so many people talk about how WT 101 is the most underrated affordable whiskey around I had a pour of it neat and really enjoyed it. I bought a bottle each of Rare Breed and Rare Breed Rye, I think I'm gonna give them a try this weekend. TW here has Rare Breed for $38, couldn't say no

I've also been enjoying my through a bottle of Kentucky Spirit, like a single barrel WT101. About $10-15 more than Rare Breed but I really like it

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WT 101 has been my go to for a while now. Another one that flies under the radar is Old Grand Dad 114.

My :2, YMMV!

TGIF!!!

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Fred Minnick recently did a good blind taste off for budget bourbons, an interesting list to look over

https://www.fredminnick.com/2020/07/...l-of-16-to-25/

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Add in Old Forester BiB and those are three staples I always have. The rare breed is another good one. The new rare breed rye sounds interesting but at $65/bottle here it makes me hesitate.

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Gabe, curious to hear your take on the Rare Breed Barrel Proof.

Is all Rare Breed barrel proof, or is there a "regular" version too?

Killed off a Four Roses Single Barrel last night. Doubt I will be replacing it.

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