The Bourbon Thread!! - Page 214

Weelok · 10-28-2024, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I agree that LB Infinite is the better of the two, Ben. But I still bought three of each.

Oh yeah. If a little is good, a lot is definitely better. Party and Herf time!!

Chainsaw13 · 10-29-2024, 03:10 PM

Had a pour of the Michter’s Shenk, this afternoon. Man that’s some good juice.

Weelok · 10-29-2024, 09:37 PM

I come to New York to buy bourbon, smoke cigars, and drink out of paper cups.

Porch Dweller · 10-30-2024, 11:19 AM

icehog3 · 10-30-2024, 12:27 PM

Nice, Dave.

Ran up to Sal's to see if they had any new Booker's. They released a JD BP single barrel pick. Score!

Weelok · 10-30-2024, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Nice, Dave.

Ran up to Sal's to see if they had any new Booker's. They released a JD BP single barrel pick. Score!

Ohhhh nice. I’ve a 24-02 and 24-03 at home when I get back. Still haven’t tried the 24-02.

icehog3 · 10-31-2024, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Weelok

Ohhhh nice. I’ve a 24-02 and 24-03 at home when I get back. Still haven’t tried the 24-02.

It's ok but not great, Dave, I prefer the Master Distiller's by a bunch.

icehog3 · 10-31-2024, 09:16 AM

I've decided I don't like this at all. The Sweet Wheat was ok, but I wasn't a fan of the small batch, bottled in bond or single barrel. The only 1792s I have liked (and loved) are the full proof picks.

Garfield's is dropping their 1792 FP Sazerac pick today, I will grab one to replace this nasty stuff on my bar.

Porch Dweller · 11-01-2024, 02:22 PM

I stopped in at a place I don't get to very often and they had just gotten in their barrel pick of Elijah Craig. I definitely can't pass that up. I also grabbed a 4RSBS. They also had a barrel pick of Woodinville Bourbon, but I know nothing about their product so skipped it...this time.

icehog3 · 11-02-2024, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

I stopped in at a place I don't get to very often and they had just gotten in their barrel pick of Elijah Craig. I definitely can't pass that up. I also grabbed a 4RSBS. They also had a barrel pick of Woodinville Bourbon, but I know nothing about their product so skipped it...this time.

Nice pickups, James. What's the proof on the ECPB?

I've sampled the Woodinville line, nothing I'd seek out.

Got the holiday call from Binny's last night, it was a good one.

Now, do I open it, or try to package a trade for a Booker's Rye?

Chainsaw13 · 11-02-2024, 01:49 PM

Nice score Tom!

Porch Dweller · 11-02-2024, 02:39 PM

Nice, Tom!

The ECBP I grabbed is 125.3.

Weelok · 11-02-2024, 04:33 PM

Nice pick up Tom. I would drink it but I have never had it so that would put sh me that direction. Bit a trade for something you like better, yeah for sure.

Now stuck here in NY over the weekend but the Total Wine here is stocked up!!!! They didn’t have these on the shelf but the app gave them up.

icehog3 · Yesterday, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Nice score Tom!

Thanks Bob, just happy Binny's put me on the roster.

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

Nice, Tom!

The ECBP I grabbed is 125.3.

Very nice, James!

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Originally Posted by Weelok

Nice pick up Tom. I would drink it but I have never had it so that would put sh me that direction. Bit a trade for something you like better, yeah for sure.

Now stuck here in NY over the weekend but the Total Wine here is stocked up!!!! They didn’t have these on the shelf but the app gave them up.

Congrats, Dave, big score!

I actually opened an Infinite last night. It was a bit hotter than the samples I had, but they had probably been open a bit. I'll revisit this one in a few weeks.

stearns · Today, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Now, do I open it, or try to package a trade for a Booker's Rye?

Trade for a Bookers Rye, otherwise keep it

Not expecting anything that fun this year, but did manage to snag a Pride of Anderson County rye yesterday (10 year barrel proof Wild Turkey rye). The price was such that I can only afford to keep half, but the first release last year was neck and neck with Bookers Rye when I tried them blind, a lot of others came to the same conclusion. Looking forward to getting that one in

icehog3 · Today, 09:11 AM

Sounds amazing, Ben. Really expensive, huh? Impressive that it compares favorably to Booker's Rye. A pour of that has still eluded me, nut I have the potential trade bait now.

Opened the recent Maker's Mark Lost Recipes release, "mocha". I'd put it middle of the pack of MM wood finished releases on first taste. We'll see how it opens up going forward.

stearns · Today, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Sounds amazing, Ben. Really expensive, huh? Impressive that it compares favorably to Booker's Rye. A pour of that has still eluded me, nut I have the potential trade bait now.

I got an ounce off a friend when he cracked his Booker's and poured half of it in a blind against POAC, Parkers 10yr Rye and THH at the end of last year. It was clear just from the nose that two of these were not like the other two, ultimately I picked Booker's as the top but it could have gone either way. Methinks I'll drink the other half of the sample when this POAC gets in and try it against the first batch as well, probably do Kentucky Owl Rye Batch 1 as the fourth

icehog3 · Today, 12:59 PM

Looking forward to hearing the results, Ben.

icehog3 · Today, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I've decided I don't like this at all. The Sweet Wheat was ok, but I wasn't a fan of the small batch, bottled in bond or single barrel. The only 1792s I have liked (and loved) are the full proof picks.

Garfield's is dropping their 1792 FP Sazerac pick today, I will grab one to replace this nasty stuff on my bar.

Weelok · Today, 10:29 PM

Needed a second luggage for the crazy NY bourbon find. I have to fly to NY to get bourbon I want at Total Wine. West Coast just isn’t that into Bourbon. Well, they are happy charging a premium for Bourbon.

10-29-2024, 03:10 PM	#4262
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,177 Trading: (96)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Had a pour of the Michter’s Shenk, this afternoon. Man that’s some good juice. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

10-29-2024, 09:37 PM	#4263
Weelok I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,085 Trading: (21)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! I come to New York to buy bourbon, smoke cigars, and drink out of paper cups. __________________ Drink, pray, smoke, and work out.

10-30-2024, 11:19 AM	#4264
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,386 Trading: (24)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

10-30-2024, 12:27 PM	#4265
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,266 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Nice, Dave. Ran up to Sal's to see if they had any new Booker's. They released a JD BP single barrel pick. Score! __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

10-31-2024, 09:16 AM	#4268
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,266 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! I've decided I don't like this at all. The Sweet Wheat was ok, but I wasn't a fan of the small batch, bottled in bond or single barrel. The only 1792s I have liked (and loved) are the full proof picks. Garfield's is dropping their 1792 FP Sazerac pick today, I will grab one to replace this nasty stuff on my bar. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-01-2024, 02:22 PM	#4269
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,386 Trading: (24)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! I stopped in at a place I don't get to very often and they had just gotten in their barrel pick of Elijah Craig. I definitely can't pass that up. I also grabbed a 4RSBS. They also had a barrel pick of Woodinville Bourbon, but I know nothing about their product so skipped it...this time. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

11-02-2024, 01:49 PM	#4271
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,177 Trading: (96)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Nice score Tom! __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

11-02-2024, 02:39 PM	#4272
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,386 Trading: (24)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Nice, Tom! The ECBP I grabbed is 125.3. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

11-02-2024, 04:33 PM	#4273
Weelok I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,085 Trading: (21)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Nice pick up Tom. I would drink it but I have never had it so that would put sh me that direction. Bit a trade for something you like better, yeah for sure. Now stuck here in NY over the weekend but the Total Wine here is stocked up!!!! They didn’t have these on the shelf but the app gave them up. __________________ Drink, pray, smoke, and work out.

Today, 09:11 AM	#4276
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,266 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Sounds amazing, Ben. Really expensive, huh? Impressive that it compares favorably to Booker's Rye. A pour of that has still eluded me, nut I have the potential trade bait now. Opened the recent Maker's Mark Lost Recipes release, "mocha". I'd put it middle of the pack of MM wood finished releases on first taste. We'll see how it opens up going forward. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

Today, 12:59 PM	#4278
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,266 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Looking forward to hearing the results, Ben. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

Today, 10:29 PM	#4280
Weelok I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,085 Trading: (21)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Needed a second luggage for the crazy NY bourbon find. I have to fly to NY to get bourbon I want at Total Wine. West Coast just isn’t that into Bourbon. Well, they are happy charging a premium for Bourbon. __________________ Drink, pray, smoke, and work out.