The Bourbon Thread!! - Page 218

stearns · 12-04-2024, 10:17 AM

Nice grab on the infinity! Hope to find one as well but seeming unlikely. I did grab a Bookers Reserve on black friday, tough decision between that and OGD 16yr until I looked at the prices and the Bookers was $50 cheaper. Haven't bought any Bookers in years (mostly because they're rarely available out here) but I got to try a sample of this one and really liked it. The bottle will get opened in a future year, stuck it in the back of the cabinet for now

Weelok · 12-05-2024, 05:33 PM

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That Little Book Infinite Blend is a banger, Bob! Looking forward to hearing your thoughts.

It’s da bomb!!!!!! Pricy but it is really good.

Great find Bob.

Porch Dweller · 12-06-2024, 10:15 AM

I stopped into Mabry's (formerly Maisano's) while out doing some Xmas shopping. Grabbed a BT barrel select, a Town Branch Single Barrel (for $50, I won't pass it up), and some ECBP B524.

icehog3 · 12-06-2024, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

I stopped into Mabry's (formerly Maisano's) while out doing some Xmas shopping. Grabbed a BT barrel select, a Town Branch Single Barrel (for $50, I won't pass it up), and some ECBP B524.

That's how you make Xmas shopping palatable, James!

stearns · 12-06-2024, 10:50 AM

Nice grabs! I'm curious to hear how the Town Branch is, I tried a single barrel one time that tasted like sour fruit candy, it was wild

Porch Dweller · 12-06-2024, 12:02 PM

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Nice grabs! I'm curious to hear how the Town Branch is, I tried a single barrel one time that tasted like sour fruit candy, it was wild

It's only the third bottle I've had, so I'm hoping for good things. For the other two, one was around 108-ish proof, and was a little hot. The other was closer to 120 and was pretty tasty (but unspectacular). I'm hoping that plays out the same with this one.

For $50 it's worth it. $60+, and I'd rather get a Penelope or Still Austin Barrel Proof, or a KC 12.

Porch Dweller · 12-06-2024, 12:07 PM

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That's how you make Xmas shopping palatable, James!

Weelok · 12-07-2024, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

I stopped into Mabry's (formerly Maisano's) while out doing some Xmas shopping. Grabbed a BT barrel select, a Town Branch Single Barrel (for $50, I won't pass it up), and some ECBP B524.

Nice pick ups. BT Barrel Select, ohhhhhh.

hova45 · 12-09-2024, 10:25 AM

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Nice pick ups. BT Barrel Select, ohhhhhh.

Lovely! my favorite is blantons!

Weelok · 12-10-2024, 09:55 PM

Pillaging Total Wine in Fremont. Bookers 24-04 on the shelf. Actually went back tonight and grabbed another bottle. It’s kind of like the 24-02 IMHO.

icehog3 · 12-11-2024, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Weelok

Pillaging Total Wine in Fremont. Bookers 24-04 on the shelf. Actually went back tonight and grabbed another bottle. It’s kind of like the 24-02 IMHO.

Nice, Dave. I need to open one of mine.

stearns · 12-11-2024, 10:51 AM

Nice pickups!

Tom, these icepiglets gonna top your Booker's collection before you know it

icehog3 · 12-12-2024, 07:38 AM

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After Garfield's released a JDBS and ECPB picks a couple weeks ago, they released an OFBS single barrel yesterday at 134.6 proof. Doesn't have that cherry cough syrup note, so I'm liking it so far.

Porch Dweller · 12-12-2024, 08:28 AM

OF is pretty hit or miss with me, but I'm intrigued by that high of a proof.

icehog3 · 12-12-2024, 11:56 AM

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OF is pretty hit or miss with me, but I'm intrigued by that high of a proof.

I totally agree, James, I've had gems and duds. Probably more duds.

Chainsaw13 · 12-13-2024, 11:02 AM

Stopped by my B&M, grabbed a Bookers 24-04. Just had a pour. Let’s hope it gets better as it opens up. Got a very medicinal cherry note off it. That’s about it.

icehog3 · 12-14-2024, 08:07 AM

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Stopped by my B&M, grabbed a Bookers 24-04. Just had a pour. Let’s hope it gets better as it opens up. Got a very medicinal cherry note off it. That’s about it.

I hope it improves for you when it opens up, Bob. I still haven't opened one, this weekend I will. I get that note from some Old Forester Barrel Strength picks, and it's usually not good.

Walked through the liquor section at Mariano's Grocery yesterday. They have a 10 year 7 day Knob Creek single barrel pick, and it was $16 off MSRP.

This one is much less oak forward than a lot of the KC picks I've had. I've been holding onto my older picks like a nun holds on to her chastity, so it's good to have an open bottle on the bar.

hotreds · 12-19-2024, 10:41 AM

Super rare!

Porch Dweller · 12-19-2024, 02:37 PM

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Super rare!

Save that for a special occasion!

icehog3 · 12-20-2024, 07:29 AM

Sweet, Hugh, can't wait to let someone else try it!

Opened a Pinhook single barrel chosen by Jay West. It's the most "in your face" Pinhook I've had. Jury is still out, I need another try.

12-04-2024, 10:17 AM	#4341
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,404 Trading: (50)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Nice grab on the infinity! Hope to find one as well but seeming unlikely. I did grab a Bookers Reserve on black friday, tough decision between that and OGD 16yr until I looked at the prices and the Bookers was $50 cheaper. Haven't bought any Bookers in years (mostly because they're rarely available out here) but I got to try a sample of this one and really liked it. The bottle will get opened in a future year, stuck it in the back of the cabinet for now __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

12-06-2024, 10:15 AM	#4343
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,563 Trading: (24)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! I stopped into Mabry's (formerly Maisano's) while out doing some Xmas shopping. Grabbed a BT barrel select, a Town Branch Single Barrel (for $50, I won't pass it up), and some ECBP B524. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

12-06-2024, 10:50 AM	#4345
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,404 Trading: (50)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Nice grabs! I'm curious to hear how the Town Branch is, I tried a single barrel one time that tasted like sour fruit candy, it was wild __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

12-10-2024, 09:55 PM	#4350
Weelok I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,118 Trading: (21)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Pillaging Total Wine in Fremont. Bookers 24-04 on the shelf. Actually went back tonight and grabbed another bottle. It’s kind of like the 24-02 IMHO. __________________ Drink, pray, smoke, and work out.

12-11-2024, 10:51 AM	#4352
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,404 Trading: (50)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Nice pickups! Tom, these icepiglets gonna top your Booker's collection before you know it __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

12-12-2024, 07:38 AM	#4353
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,646 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! [quote=stearns;2259748 Tom, these icepiglets gonna top your Booker's collection before you know it [/QUOTE] After Garfield's released a JDBS and ECPB picks a couple weeks ago, they released an OFBS single barrel yesterday at 134.6 proof. Doesn't have that cherry cough syrup note, so I'm liking it so far. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

12-12-2024, 08:28 AM	#4354
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,563 Trading: (24)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! OF is pretty hit or miss with me, but I'm intrigued by that high of a proof. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

12-13-2024, 11:02 AM	#4356
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,219 Trading: (96)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Stopped by my B&M, grabbed a Bookers 24-04. Just had a pour. Let’s hope it gets better as it opens up. Got a very medicinal cherry note off it. That’s about it. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

12-20-2024, 07:29 AM	#4360
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,646 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Sweet, Hugh, can't wait to let someone else try it! Opened a Pinhook single barrel chosen by Jay West. It's the most "in your face" Pinhook I've had. Jury is still out, I need another try. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!