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Old 12-29-2010, 09:47 AM   #861
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None of the van Winkle whiskies are bottled in minis. If you want an opportunity to sample various bourbons, you should consider attending the Bourbon Sampler in Bardstown, Kentucky. It is one of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival events and will be held the last Saturday in April 2011. All of the major distilleries are there handing out samples of their bourbons. For more information, go to The Kentucky Bourbon Festival website.
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Old 12-29-2010, 09:58 AM   #862
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You have some good taste! I just picked up this bottle of Willett's! It’s extremely well balanced and smooth.
My wife picked up the liter for me for my birthday and this is one fine bourbon. I had to run out and grab some cheaper favorites to keep me off that bottle. Definitely good juice.
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Old 12-29-2010, 10:03 AM   #863
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, I would love to try some but cannot afford to buy a whole bottle, any of you all ever seen them?
Your best bet unfortunately might be a good bourbon/whiskey bar. I cracked open mine last night for the game and it's just freakin' wonderful.

And the best thing about bourbon is you can find something tasty and respectful in your price range.
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Old 12-29-2010, 10:07 AM   #864
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Thanks guys, I did a lot of searching on the internet and could not find any mini's, oh well, guess I will have to save up for a bottle. I am really enjoying the Makers 46 currently. Think I will pick up Buffalo Trace next as i have heard good things and the price is right!
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Old 12-29-2010, 04:28 PM   #865
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Had a nice haul this week. Bottle of Van Winkle 12, 15, and the 107 proof. I can't get enough of the 12.

My favorite right now, unfortunately is the rare bottle of Fred Noe Bookers that I picked up. Such an amazing, and complex bourbon. Too bad I'll likely never come across another...
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Old 12-29-2010, 05:36 PM   #866
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Had a nice haul this week. Bottle of Van Winkle 12, 15, and the 107 proof. I can't get enough of the 12.

My favorite right now, unfortunately is the rare bottle of Fred Noe Bookers that I picked up. Such an amazing, and complex bourbon. Too bad I'll likely never come across another...
Can you post a picture of the Fred Noe Bookers?

I'd love to see what it looks like.
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Old 12-29-2010, 07:56 PM   #867
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the last two bottle, I had to scoop it up :P
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Old 12-29-2010, 08:55 PM   #868
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anyone have source for the van winkle 12 year or maybe the 15 year? I have some limited viaje releases to trade?
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Old 12-29-2010, 09:31 PM   #869
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the last two bottle, I had to scoop it up :P


Nice score!
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anyone have source for the van winkle 12 year or maybe the 15 year? I have some limited viaje releases to trade?
What is this, I am not familiar with that name?
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Old 12-29-2010, 09:51 PM   #871
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my exact reaction... it was the last two bottle.

The SA open the glass case, and I only wanted one. I sat there for a good 2 minute thinking. Then he just hand me the last bottle and I was like why not?!
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Old 12-30-2010, 05:40 AM   #872
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What is this, I am not familiar with that name?
Its a cigar brand.
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Old 12-30-2010, 07:46 AM   #873
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Got some Blantons for Christmas..it's ok..not super impressed. Fav is still Eagle Rare.
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Old 12-30-2010, 10:57 PM   #874
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Having a Weller 12yr pour right now. Weller is so underrated. 12yr, 90prf (wish it was 100), very nice bourbon, for $22 a 750 where I got it. Can't beat it.

The best bourbon I've had to date, definitely over Pappy 15 - William Larue Weller 12yr, barrel proof unfiltered, 126 proof. Amazing. Neat, room temp, no burn and crazy smooth, amazing flavor, then a late warming of the torso. Never had a bourbon like it.
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Old 12-31-2010, 03:43 PM   #875
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having a pour of Bakers 7yr 107 proof. Warming up for the celebration to come, I think I will get the Stagg out tonite though I'll be the only one drinking nobody else that will be around can handle it. What's everybody else drinking tonite?
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I crack open up my Eagle Rare 17 last night...smell and taste so gooood
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Old 01-03-2011, 04:21 PM   #877
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Ordered a bottle of William LaRue Weller and Sazerac 18yr today
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Old 01-03-2011, 04:50 PM   #878
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I was fortunate enough to obtain a few bottles of 15 yr old Elmer T Lee special release, single barrel bourbon. The regular bottling is quite good. I expect this special release to be exceptional.
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Old 01-03-2011, 05:35 PM   #879
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Got a sweet gift of Woodford Masters Reserve from somebody as a belated (sep 12th!) birthday present last week lol. Anyone had this, any good?
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What are your 1st, 2nd & 3rd, best "New To You" Bourbons that you tried in 2010?

If you do not have 3, don't sweat it. Just one, or even two, will be fine.

Don't hesitate to elaborate if you'd like!
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