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Old 12-04-2024, 11:17 AM   #4341
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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
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Old 12-05-2024, 06:33 PM   #4342
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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.

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Old 12-06-2024, 11:15 AM   #4343
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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.

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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!
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Old 12-06-2024, 11:50 AM   #4345
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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
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Old 12-06-2024, 01:02 PM   #4346
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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.
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Old 12-06-2024, 01:07 PM   #4347
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Old 12-07-2024, 03:45 PM   #4348
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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.
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Old 12-09-2024, 11:25 AM   #4349
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Nice pick ups. BT Barrel Select, ohhhhhh.
Lovely! my favorite is blantons!
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Old 12-10-2024, 10:55 PM   #4350
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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.

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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.
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Nice pickups!

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

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

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Super rare!
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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.

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