The Bourbon Thread!! - Page 215

icehog3 · 11-05-2024, 07:50 AM

That second bag is worth it for that haul, Dave!

Opened up the 1792 Full Proof. First pour wasn't great, only the second (semi)-disappointing 1792 FP pick I've had. Hopefully it opens up with time. At least it wasn't pricey.

stearns · 11-05-2024, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Weelok

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.

Well worth it. I always bring a second bag when I go to KY, probably good advice for any trip though. You never know when the bourbon fairies will show you the way

Chainsaw13 · 11-05-2024, 11:34 AM

My local store got the Widow Jane Black Opal in this morning. Cool packaging, but is it worth the $500 price tag? Not for me.

Anyone have thoughts on the HH grain to glass? They also had a couple of those.

stearns · 11-05-2024, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Anyone have thoughts on the HH grain to glass? They also had a couple of those.

I tried them all at a tasting, the wheated was my favorite but I didn't think any were worth buying

Chainsaw13 · 11-05-2024, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by stearns

I tried them all at a tasting, the wheated was my favorite but I didn't think any were worth buying

Yea, that was what I figured. They have it for $99. I’m being picky on any pickups now. Plenty of good wheaters for less.

icehog3 · 11-06-2024, 10:59 AM

I'd skip the WJ Black Opal at $500, Bob. I'd skip it personally at $100, because I'm just not pick on finished whiskey.

Almost needed a suitcase for some bottles I was gifted in SoCal last month Ben, but I opened 'em and shared 'em instead.

I passed on the HH G2G as well, like you said, better wheaters out there for cheaper.

icehog3 · 11-07-2024, 09:04 AM

Picked up a couple Jack Daniels BP picks (Sal's and Whiskey Consensus to back up the Jay West pick I'm drinking from now.

Porch Dweller · 11-08-2024, 07:07 AM

Nice grabs, Tom.

icehog3 · 11-08-2024, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

Nice grabs, Tom.

Thanks James.... seems like the JDBP picks are either good or great, I haven't had a bad one yet.

Last night I had a couple pours of the MM Lost Recipe Edition 1.

icehog3 · 11-08-2024, 02:05 PM

I've had the first 4 of the annual Pinhook War Series releases 4,5,6 and 7 year) and enjoyed them all. I saw the 8 Year months ago at Binny's, but passed with the increased price. Thought about it almost every time I went in though.

Well, today they had it marked down $20 (and just 1 left), and I had a $15 coupon, so I bit the bullet.

Weelok · 11-08-2024, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I've had the first 4 of the annual Pinhook War Series releases 4,5,6 and 7 year) and enjoyed them all. I saw the 8 Year months ago at Binny's, but passed with the increased price. Thought about it almost every time I went in though.

Well, today they had it marked down $20 (and just 1 left), and I had a $15 coupon, so I bit the bullet.

Nice discipline on waiting for the price to go down. That’s tough.

I have that on my list but there is more to try then time and money hah.

icehog3 · 11-09-2024, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Weelok

I have that on my list but there is more to try then time and money hah.

Ain't it the truth, Dave!

icehog3 · Yesterday, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Weelok

Nice discipline on waiting for the price to go down. That’s tough.

I have that on my list but there is more to try then time and money hah.

I liked the 7 Year better, Dave. This one has a viscosity and sweetness that reminds me of Eagle Rare. Good, just not great.

Weelok · Yesterday, 11:19 PM

Well found some Pinhook 9 at my local Total Wine.

Open this up tonight and see what this has to offer.

11-05-2024, 07:50 AM	#4281
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,295 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! That second bag is worth it for that haul, Dave! Opened up the 1792 Full Proof. First pour wasn't great, only the second (semi)-disappointing 1792 FP pick I've had. Hopefully it opens up with time. At least it wasn't pricey. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-05-2024, 11:34 AM	#4283
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,180 Trading: (96)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! My local store got the Widow Jane Black Opal in this morning. Cool packaging, but is it worth the $500 price tag? Not for me. Anyone have thoughts on the HH grain to glass? They also had a couple of those. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

11-06-2024, 10:59 AM	#4286
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,295 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! I'd skip the WJ Black Opal at $500, Bob. I'd skip it personally at $100, because I'm just not pick on finished whiskey. Almost needed a suitcase for some bottles I was gifted in SoCal last month Ben, but I opened 'em and shared 'em instead. I passed on the HH G2G as well, like you said, better wheaters out there for cheaper. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-07-2024, 09:04 AM	#4287
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,295 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Picked up a couple Jack Daniels BP picks (Sal's and Whiskey Consensus to back up the Jay West pick I'm drinking from now. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-08-2024, 07:07 AM	#4288
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,399 Trading: (24)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Nice grabs, Tom. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

11-08-2024, 02:05 PM	#4290
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,295 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! I've had the first 4 of the annual Pinhook War Series releases 4,5,6 and 7 year) and enjoyed them all. I saw the 8 Year months ago at Binny's, but passed with the increased price. Thought about it almost every time I went in though. Well, today they had it marked down $20 (and just 1 left), and I had a $15 coupon, so I bit the bullet. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

Yesterday, 11:19 PM	#4294
Weelok I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,087 Trading: (21)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Well found some Pinhook 9 at my local Total Wine. Open this up tonight and see what this has to offer. __________________ Drink, pray, smoke, and work out.