The Bourbon Thread!! - Page 220

Chainsaw13 · 01-08-2025, 11:18 AM

Yea, I was kinda chaffed when I saw the prices. I’m ok with a little markup, but some of the rarer bottles were up there. I paid $150 for this bottle. Overpriced, sure. But the cheapest I’ve seen it and was in my budget and on my hit list.

Tried it last night. Well worth it.

stearns · 01-08-2025, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Ben, looking forward to the results of your Stagg tasting. Remind me of your top few in the ECBP battle please.

My personal top 3 were C919 B519 and A120, the group as a whole preferred A119 C919 then A120

Beagleone · 01-08-2025, 06:32 PM

Nice pick up!

I have not been lucky to get any of the Batch 24 series from my regular stores, but I have have tastes from 24A and 24B. I like 24B a lot.

icehog3 · 01-09-2025, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Yea, I was kinda chaffed when I saw the prices. I’m ok with a little markup, but some of the rarer bottles were up there. I paid $150 for this bottle. Overpriced, sure. But the cheapest I’ve seen it and was in my budget and on my hit list.

Tried it last night. Well worth it.

Glad it's worth the price, Bob! I love me some Stagg.

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Originally Posted by stearns

My personal top 3 were C919 B519 and A120, the group as a whole preferred A119 C919 then A120

Thanks Ben!

I had B520 and C919 as my faves. I've never had A120, looks like I will be "hunting".

stearns · 01-09-2025, 09:27 AM

B520 was an interesting one, we did a poll before asking what everybody thought the best would be and B520 was up there with what people remembered as their favorites, but after trying it blind it ranked 13 out of 16. Sweet oak but not as much complexity as the others. The brackets were randomized so nobody had it facing the same matchup as anybody else and everybody still thought it was in the bottom

icehog3 · 01-09-2025, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by stearns

B520 was an interesting one, we did a poll before asking what everybody thought the best would be and B520 was up there with what people remembered as their favorites, but after trying it blind it ranked 13 out of 16. Sweet oak but not as much complexity as the others. The brackets were randomized so nobody had it facing the same matchup as anybody else and everybody still thought it was in the bottom

Crazy.

Chainsaw13 · 01-10-2025, 09:16 AM

Stopped by my local store to see if anything was left after their raffle. Wanted the Weller 107, but there’s still two people who need to pick their bottles. There’s only the one 107, so that wasn’t available yet. But…

icehog3 · 01-10-2025, 09:17 AM

That looks like a banger. Bob.

Weelok · 01-10-2025, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Got tha call from my B&M, I was next up on their list to grab one of the HTF bottles. I think I was like 15-18 on the list. The few BTAC they had gotten were gone. There were some really nice bottles though, but at close to secondary prices. Just couldn’t swing those prices. So I got one of the two I’ve been wanting.

I am envious. Very nice pick up.

stearns · 01-10-2025, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Stopped by my local store to see if anything was left after their raffle. Wanted the Weller 107, but there’s still two people who need to pick their bottles. There’s only the one 107, so that wasn’t available yet. But…

Score!

Chainsaw13 · 01-11-2025, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by stearns

Score!

Had some last night. The nose is incredible. Tastes really good. My only complaint is the finish is a bit short.

Chainsaw13 · 01-15-2025, 09:21 AM

Watching The Mash and Drum review the new ECBP A125. Interesting. 10yr, 7mos, 118 proof. Tom, you might really like this. Says it gives him a Bookers vibe.

icehog3 · 01-15-2025, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Watching The Mash and Drum review the new ECBP A125. Interesting. 10yr, 7mos, 118 proof. Tom, you might really like this. Says it gives him a Bookers vibe.

I try to give each ECBP batch a try, and this one sounds intriguing even without the Booker's nod, Bob.

The proof will be in the taste though, the C923 was 13 years + and 133 proof, but I thought it was way overhyped. Selling for $150+, after having one bottle at retail I passed on any more.

stearns · 01-15-2025, 11:25 AM

I haven't tried the last few, I do love ECBP but really wish I had a nice tasting bar where I could give releases like those a try first. Too many ~$100 bottles coming out makes me not want to buy any of them

Had a friend looking to rehome an old bottle of Kentucky Owl Rye, which I've had my eye on for a while. Yadda yadda yadda I made it two whole weeks into the year without buying any whiskey

Chainsaw13 · 01-15-2025, 03:40 PM

I get that Ben. I think the last ECBP I grabbed was A124. And you made it longer than I did with buying.

icehog3 · 01-16-2025, 07:35 AM

Agreed, Ben, and not just for ECBP but for lots of releases. We have a liquor store with a bar kind of like that, it's saved me a few bucks more than once.

Brian D. · 01-16-2025, 08:05 AM

Before COVID, Party Source had a "tasting library". Most anything they had an open bottle of, you could get a splash. Never brought back the concept, that was a combination of stupid, short sighted, and greedy.

icehog3 · 01-17-2025, 10:00 AM

Couple old Booker's the last couple nights.

Beagleone · 01-18-2025, 05:12 PM

Picked these up yesterday.

icehog3 · 01-19-2025, 10:03 AM

Picked this one up at Binny's yesterday:

01-08-2025, 11:18 AM	#4381
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,220 Trading: (96)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Yea, I was kinda chaffed when I saw the prices. I’m ok with a little markup, but some of the rarer bottles were up there. I paid $150 for this bottle. Overpriced, sure. But the cheapest I’ve seen it and was in my budget and on my hit list. Tried it last night. Well worth it. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

01-08-2025, 06:32 PM	#4383
Beagleone Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Between here and there Posts: 840 Trading: (18)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Nice pick up! I have not been lucky to get any of the Batch 24 series from my regular stores, but I have have tastes from 24A and 24B. I like 24B a lot. __________________ Whoever said "laughter is the best medicine" didn't have gonorrhea.

01-09-2025, 09:27 AM	#4385
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,404 Trading: (50)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! B520 was an interesting one, we did a poll before asking what everybody thought the best would be and B520 was up there with what people remembered as their favorites, but after trying it blind it ranked 13 out of 16. Sweet oak but not as much complexity as the others. The brackets were randomized so nobody had it facing the same matchup as anybody else and everybody still thought it was in the bottom __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

01-10-2025, 09:16 AM	#4387
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,220 Trading: (96)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Stopped by my local store to see if anything was left after their raffle. Wanted the Weller 107, but there’s still two people who need to pick their bottles. There’s only the one 107, so that wasn’t available yet. But… __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

01-10-2025, 09:17 AM	#4388
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,646 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! That looks like a banger. Bob. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

01-15-2025, 09:21 AM	#4392
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,220 Trading: (96)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Watching The Mash and Drum review the new ECBP A125. Interesting. 10yr, 7mos, 118 proof. Tom, you might really like this. Says it gives him a Bookers vibe. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

01-15-2025, 11:25 AM	#4394
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,404 Trading: (50)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! I haven't tried the last few, I do love ECBP but really wish I had a nice tasting bar where I could give releases like those a try first. Too many ~$100 bottles coming out makes me not want to buy any of them Had a friend looking to rehome an old bottle of Kentucky Owl Rye, which I've had my eye on for a while. Yadda yadda yadda I made it two whole weeks into the year without buying any whiskey __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

01-15-2025, 03:40 PM	#4395
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,220 Trading: (96)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! I get that Ben. I think the last ECBP I grabbed was A124. And you made it longer than I did with buying. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

01-16-2025, 07:35 AM	#4396
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,646 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Agreed, Ben, and not just for ECBP but for lots of releases. We have a liquor store with a bar kind of like that, it's saved me a few bucks more than once. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

01-16-2025, 08:05 AM	#4397
Brian D. Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Brian Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,638 Trading: (1)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Before COVID, Party Source had a "tasting library". Most anything they had an open bottle of, you could get a splash. Never brought back the concept, that was a combination of stupid, short sighted, and greedy. __________________ Any gathering that includes Elderboy02 is "NKA"-- --No Ketchup Allowed.

01-17-2025, 10:00 AM	#4398
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,646 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Couple old Booker's the last couple nights. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

01-18-2025, 05:12 PM	#4399
Beagleone Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Between here and there Posts: 840 Trading: (18)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Picked these up yesterday. __________________ Whoever said "laughter is the best medicine" didn't have gonorrhea.

01-19-2025, 10:03 AM	#4400
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,646 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Picked this one up at Binny's yesterday: __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!