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Did you ever have any Baker's 7 Year when it was small batch as opposed to single barrel produced currently, James?

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No, I didn't. Which one do you think is tastier?

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I much preferred the old small batch, James. Much more consistency, the single barrels have been quite varied in taste for me.

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Hit up my regular store this morning. Really don’t need anything else, but wanted to see what they might’ve gotten in. Bookers 23-02, WT Kentucky Spirit SB, Russel’s SP. Talked with the owner. Might get him to sell me a bottle of MM Cellar Aged. I did come home with the WT.

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Booker's 23-02 (Apprentice) isn't one of my favorite batches, Bob, probably a wise pass.

I've heard some Maker's Mark fans say that the Cellar Aged isn't much different than the Cask Strength that sells for $35. I haven't tried the CA, just passing along what I've heard.

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Just got my hands on the formula one commemorative bottle piggy back from whistle pig. Alfa Romeo team bottle.

Will be opening on and have one to keep sealed.

Something different for the palate and one for being a formula one fan.

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I’ve tried both MM. Had a taste of the MM Cellar Aged at a local bar. It’s really good, definitely different from the cask strength. I’d honestly buy it to trade/sell if I can get one.

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:tu

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Interesting and good to hear., Bob.

Yeah, if I could get one around MSRP, absolutely great trade bait.

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Great minds....I opened another of my favorite WP pick last night.

https://i.imgur.com/PBU5V8v.jpg

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Finishing a bulleit BP pick. Some of these are pretty good, some are pretty just ok at best. Luckily this was a good one.

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That's the dilemma with the picks.... you just never know until you try.

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Happy Monday Bourbon Fam :salute:

Thinking about going down to the shop to pick up a couple Russell's picks to bring to the two houses we're visiting for thanksgiving, nothing beats the gift of a turkey, plus they had three different barrels so I'll get an excuse to try two of em :al

I have fun trades if you find one :)

I have fun trades if you find one :)

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A DEVR, Ben?

Yeah, I don't know what that is. :r

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Double Eagle Very Rare. Used to be the top dog until this Eagle Rare 25yr came along, now it's a steal at only $2.5k retail

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So maybe $2.6 K on secondary?-(P

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Watching a review on Bookers 2023-04, The Storyteller Batch. Got a good review. Typical Bookers notes, but sweet, viscous. Going to keep my eye out for it.

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Hoping that one hits Chicago soon as well, Bob. :tu

I got a call from Binny's last night, grabbed one of these at retail. First bottle I've owned since about Act 5.

https://i.imgur.com/OrzKil7.jpg

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Curious to hear how this one is, with the serious ramp up to almost 200k bottles this year couples with continues price increases I'm expecting this one to be somewhat available but haven't heard if quality dropped with the volume increase

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Got a call at 8pm weller 12 on shelf for 59.00

Well we all went grabbed three bottles
Left from 6. All went to people we know

It was a good grab

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Great grab, Johnny! :tu

Ben, not certain I'll open it, I may trade it. Don't expect any real secondary value, maybe $220-225 at best in trade value,

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Stopped by my local store. The owner left his sample bottle of the 1792 FP SP out. They’re not releasing until Black Friday. Guess who got a sample? Delicious.

Snagged a bottle of Bookers Apprentice Batch. I know it’s not widely liked, but figured I’d grab one to see for myself. First sip, I really like it. They have six left. Hmm…

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Walked into the store by my gym and they had the Hardin's Creek Series at retail. All 3 in the trilogy in 200ml bottles. Now I can keep my 750s intact for the time being.

https://i.imgur.com/q8vwiRe.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/1aaIg0B.jpg

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That’s pretty cool Tom.

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Thanks Bob....it inspired me to have a pour of my open Clermont.

https://i.imgur.com/LmL61JP.jpg

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Bookers Mighty Fine batch (23-03) landed here less than three weeks ago, imagine my happy surprise when I found Storyteller's batch (23-04) in the store today.

https://i.imgur.com/5lO6att.jpg

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Score!

Cracked open my EC BP C923. Phenomenal.

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:tu :banger

I went with the Bung Banger....

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

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Stopped by the local store. Owner says he’s got a few cool things on the shelf. Found this.
https://i.imgur.com/zDbJJEDl.jpg

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Ben stopped by to enjoy some winter sunshine Saturday. Pours, cigars, bs, etc. eclipsed by the company.

https://i.imgur.com/tFw92x2l.jpg

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Sitting in a local cigar bar with my friend, sipping a Bookers Kentucky Tea. Omg this is amazing.

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I like that one a lot, Bob. :tu

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I thought you mentioned this one before. The nose was nothing like what I was expecting. The taste was even better.

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That and Charlie's are probably my 2 favorites from the last 3+ years.

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Cracked open the JD Rye I picked up yesterday. If the neck pour is this good, can’t wait to see how the bottle progresses.

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Glad it's a good one, Bob! :tu :al

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Hit up my local store for BF. Snagged a bottle of their 1792 FP SP. they also had all the BCBS variants up front. Stupid prices. No thanks.

https://imgur.com/UTqmmpJl.jpg

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I've loved most of the 1792 FP picks I've tried, Bob. Looking forward to hearing how this one is.

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Finally got my hands on an ECBP C923 last night, hopefully it lives up to the hype it has been getting online. Anyone have it yet?

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Yes. It’s phenomenal. I have two bottles sitting on my kitchen table for a friend. Tempted to keep them. But he paid me, and I’m not going to be a dick.
:D

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I enjoyed my bottle of C923, but it's only my 3rd favorite batch at best. But for MSRP, I'd buy more.

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What are 1, 2? And did you finish this one already?

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I did finish the C923 already, Bob. :D

My two favorites are B520 and C919. They both have a depth of flavor that C923 doesn't quite reach for me.

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Opened a gift from another Inmate, this one is really good. Sweet and savory notes, some super interesting flavors. Thanks John!

https://i.imgur.com/8gB4oag.jpg

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Dayum! I need to up my game.

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the OFKR is a good pour. We still have tons of it around here. Not sure I like the price hike from the OR ($65 to $85).

I do like those Noel Rojas Street Tacos. One of my consistent NC to smoke. Rojas rolls those from his warehouse here outside of Dallas. Nice guy too. -(P

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You have upped your game recently, and it keeps rising Bob. :tu

Crazy that the OFKR is only sold in Texas, it's fetching $130-150 on secondary here...you could come to Illinois with a few cases and make a killing, Tony.

The Rojas ST are probably my favorite NC right now that aren't Padron/Fuente priced.

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Did you try the 2023-04 Bookers, Tom? Just wondering how it rates.