The Bourbon Thread!! - Page 204

Weelok · 06-21-2024, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

Went by my local AFB to see if they had anything interesting. They got a bunch of Still Austin stuff in for the first time, so I grabbed another bottle of the Cask Strength. They also had KC9 Single Barrel Reserve on sale, so I grabbed one of those along with a Larceny Barrel Proof. And they had WT101 1.75L for $32 and you know I'm not passing that up.

Good for a week. Nice pick ups!

Weelok · 06-29-2024, 09:17 PM

That one on left is a Barrel Select. Nor Cal. Trip to Fremont.

icehog3 · Yesterday, 08:15 AM

Nice pickups, Dave!

Chainsaw13 · Yesterday, 04:30 PM

Was at a friends house for a summer pool party. When I left, decided to do some bourbon hunting before the stores closed. First store had a few bottles of MM 2021 wood finishing series. Whoa! Then I saw the price, $149. No thanks.

Next store had a few bottles that piqued my interest. Murray Hill Club Special Release ($200), but that’s out of my price range. Did snag the Bookers 2024-02 though.

Weelok · Yesterday, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Did snag the Bookers 2024-02 though.

Oh nice!!!! First I’ve heard of it being out. Let us know your thoughts

Chainsaw13 · Today, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Weelok

Oh nice!!!! First I’ve heard of it being out. Let us know your thoughts

Surprised me too. I was told Michigan wouldn’t see Bookers until sometime in June due to a distributor change. So when the shop owner mentioned Bookers, I was expecting the 2024-01.

As for this batch. I really like it. Had two pours. Very much regular Bookers profile, but there’s a sweetness there on both the nose and palate. The finish lasted a long time too. I was trying to take notes on the second pour, but at times I get tunnel vision. I kept picking up a notes that reminded me of a Hersheys bar, and kept focusing on that. So I said screw it and just drank it.

Chainsaw13 · Today, 10:52 AM

Phone goes off this morning. Group text from the local B&M. ER10 store pick is in. Limit two. Yes please! Went by to pick them up and asked about Bookers and MI distribution. He’s like, I think I have some, want one? Bank account says no, but when do I listen to that?

Also saw this back out on display. Was able to grab it for a decent price.

Weelok · Today, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Surprised me too. I was told Michigan wouldn’t see Bookers until sometime in June due to a distributor change. So when the shop owner mentioned Bookers, I was expecting the 2024-01.

As for this batch. I really like it. Had two pours. Very much regular Bookers profile, but there’s a sweetness there on both the nose and palate. The finish lasted a long time too. I was trying to take notes on the second pour, but at times I get tunnel vision. I kept picking up a notes that reminded me of a Hersheys bar, and kept focusing on that. So I said screw it and just drank it.

Sounds excellent. There comes a time where you just like it and it’s time to sit back and enjoy. I’m looking forward to trying this batch!

Chainsaw13 · Today, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Weelok

Sounds excellent. There comes a time where you just like it and it’s time to sit back and enjoy. I’m looking forward to trying this batch!

I think you’ll like it. As you see from my post today, I bought a backup bottle.

Weelok · Today, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

I think you’ll like it. As you see from my post today, I bought a backup bottle.

Back up bottles are a good sign LOL. I will be looking at preemptive bottle purchases myself hah. Find a good enough price, get three bottles

Weelok · Today, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Phone goes off this morning. Group text from the local B&M. ER10 store pick is in. Limit two. Yes please! Went by to pick them up and asked about Bookers and MI distribution. He’s like, I think I have some, want one? Bank account says no, but when do I listen to that?

Also saw this back out on display. Was able to grab it for a decent price.

Very nice!!! And now you can do all of your vices at one. Drink, smoke, golf.

stearns · Today, 12:52 PM

Nice pickups all around! Booker's have started showing up at allocated events the last few months, still something you have to line up for or get lucky on but I swear we had a couple years that we didn't see any batches.

I got a chance to try the new Wild Turkey Triumph, a pretty solid 10 year rye. I won't be a buyer at $275 but decent whiskey nonetheless

Chainsaw13 · Today, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by stearns

Nice pickups all around! Booker's have started showing up at allocated events the last few months, still something you have to line up for or get lucky on but I swear we had a couple years that we didn't see any batches.

I got a chance to try the new Wild Turkey Triumph, a pretty solid 10 year rye. I won't be a buyer at $275 but decent whiskey nonetheless

I think it was the Mash and Drum on YouTube I saw recently review the WT Triumph. Had the same conclusion as you, Ben.

06-29-2024, 09:17 PM	#4062
Weelok I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,029 Trading: (21)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! That one on left is a Barrel Select. Nor Cal. Trip to Fremont. __________________ Drink, pray, smoke, and work out.

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,819 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Nice pickups, Dave! __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

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Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,075 Trading: (96)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Was at a friends house for a summer pool party. When I left, decided to do some bourbon hunting before the stores closed. First store had a few bottles of MM 2021 wood finishing series. Whoa! Then I saw the price, $149. No thanks. Next store had a few bottles that piqued my interest. Murray Hill Club Special Release ($200), but that’s out of my price range. Did snag the Bookers 2024-02 though. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

Today, 10:52 AM	#4067
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,075 Trading: (96)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Phone goes off this morning. Group text from the local B&M. ER10 store pick is in. Limit two. Yes please! Went by to pick them up and asked about Bookers and MI distribution. He’s like, I think I have some, want one? Bank account says no, but when do I listen to that? Also saw this back out on display. Was able to grab it for a decent price. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

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stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,360 Trading: (50)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Nice pickups all around! Booker's have started showing up at allocated events the last few months, still something you have to line up for or get lucky on but I swear we had a couple years that we didn't see any batches. I got a chance to try the new Wild Turkey Triumph, a pretty solid 10 year rye. I won't be a buyer at $275 but decent whiskey nonetheless __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams