The Bourbon Thread!! - Page 205

icehog3 · 07-03-2024, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

Nice find, Tom!

Honestly, James, I was more surprised by the price than by the find.

icehog3 · 07-04-2024, 08:16 AM

Got my first bottle of the latest Booker's from Kentucky yesterday (24-02, Beam House Batch). Hoping to crack it this weekend.

Stayed with the Beam/Booker's theme last night with some Little Book 3.

Weelok · 07-04-2024, 11:55 AM

First time at a local whisky bar. Very nice selection. Definitely go back. Fun to try things I don’t have.

Weelok · 07-04-2024, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Got my first bottle of the latest Booker's from Kentucky yesterday (24-02, Beam House Batch). Hoping to crack it this weekend.

Stayed with the Beam/Booker's theme last night with some Little Book 3.

Oh yeah. Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on the new Bookers.

Beagleone · 07-04-2024, 11:09 PM

Killed this bottle while smoking with friends.

Weelok · Yesterday, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Beagleone

Killed this bottle while smoking with friends.

Good times and a very nice bourbon.

icehog3 · Yesterday, 08:14 AM

Some really nice pours, Dave! Curious to your thoughts on the Barrell New Year (I like it)

and Booker's 23-02 Apprentice Batch (my least favorite Booker's ever).

Porch Dweller · Yesterday, 01:26 PM

I was out and around and hit a couple of my usual spots. I was looking for some EC single barrel but couldn't find any. But I came home with a Penelope Barrel Strength, Ezra Brooks Cask Strength, Rebel Cask Strength, MM Cask Strength, and Russell's 10 Year.

Chainsaw13 · Yesterday, 06:07 PM

Nice haul James.

Revisited my JDSBBP bottles (regular and rye) this afternoon while watching soccer. Man I love both of them. But that rye, wow.

Weelok · Today, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Some really nice pours, Dave! Curious to your thoughts on the Barrell New Year (I like it)

and Booker's 23-02 Apprentice Batch (my least favorite Booker's ever).

I’m with you on Apprentices Batch. It had more heat and less flavor than it should have had in my opinion. It lacked the sweetness I would have preferred to balance the heat. Seems out of balance on the blend. This batch probably needs a bit of ice and if I try it again, it will be over ice.

The Barrell New Year was definitely a star along with the Basil Hayden.

I am becoming a big fan of Barrell.

icehog3 · Today, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

I was out and around and hit a couple of my usual spots. I was looking for some EC single barrel but couldn't find any. But I came home with a Penelope Barrel Strength, Ezra Brooks Cask Strength, Rebel Cask Strength, MM Cask Strength, and Russell's 10 Year.

Some solid picks there, James!

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Nice haul James.

Revisited my JDSBBP bottles (regular and rye) this afternoon while watching soccer. Man I love both of them. But that rye, wow.

I've got a new JDSBBP pick coming in today, absolutely love this stuff, Bob.

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Originally Posted by Weelok

I’m with you on Apprentices Batch. It had more heat and less flavor than it should have had in my opinion. It lacked the sweetness I would have preferred to balance the heat. Seems out of balance on the blend. This batch probably needs a bit of ice and if I try it again, it will be over ice.

The Barrell New Year was definitely a star along with the Basil Hayden.

I am becoming a big fan of Barrell.

Yeah Dave, that Apprentice was pure pepper, Heat without flavor.

But those Barrell blends. Lotsa great stuff for sure.

07-04-2024, 08:16 AM	#4082
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,845 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Got my first bottle of the latest Booker's from Kentucky yesterday (24-02, Beam House Batch). Hoping to crack it this weekend. Stayed with the Beam/Booker's theme last night with some Little Book 3. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

07-04-2024, 11:55 AM	#4083
Weelok I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,035 Trading: (21)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! First time at a local whisky bar. Very nice selection. Definitely go back. Fun to try things I don’t have. __________________ Drink, pray, smoke, and work out.

07-04-2024, 11:09 PM	#4085
Beagleone Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Between here and there Posts: 823 Trading: (18)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Killed this bottle while smoking with friends. __________________ Whoever said "laughter is the best medicine" didn't have gonorrhea.

Yesterday, 08:14 AM	#4087
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,845 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Some really nice pours, Dave! Curious to your thoughts on the Barrell New Year (I like it) and Booker's 23-02 Apprentice Batch (my least favorite Booker's ever). __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

Yesterday, 01:26 PM	#4088
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,254 Trading: (24)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! I was out and around and hit a couple of my usual spots. I was looking for some EC single barrel but couldn't find any. But I came home with a Penelope Barrel Strength, Ezra Brooks Cask Strength, Rebel Cask Strength, MM Cask Strength, and Russell's 10 Year. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

Yesterday, 06:07 PM	#4089
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,076 Trading: (96)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Nice haul James. Revisited my JDSBBP bottles (regular and rye) this afternoon while watching soccer. Man I love both of them. But that rye, wow. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.