The Bourbon Thread!! - Page 223

Porch Dweller · 02-28-2025, 06:22 AM

I was picking up some Four Roses SBS at a local place yesterday. It's relatively new and their selection has not been good in the past, but they've been broadening their stock recently. The owner said she had some Blanton's tucked away if I was interested. I declined and she smiled and said "yeah, I'd pass too."

She did say that they were getting three cases of the Elijah Craig 18 Year SB. I didn't enquire further as I know even MSRP is not something I'd pay for it.

mahtofire14 · 02-28-2025, 07:05 AM

I found a stash of 16 bottles of Blantons a few years ago and bought them all because they were $52 a bottle. Sold many of them and now I'm down to one left. I know a lot of bourbon guys rag on it because it not very high proof, but the flavor is one of my favorites. Now, should it ever be more than $50-60 I don't think so. But it's still good stuff.

And BT bottles are only gonna go up because they just lost some of their distillery in a mudslide a few days ago......I'm betting they did it to themselves because the savage market for their bottles had slowed down a bit.

icehog3 · 02-28-2025, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Tried Blanton SFTB while out last night. It’s ok, but don’t think it’s something I’ll be on the hunt for.

They can vary, Bob, as single barrels do. I have had a couple bangers.

Buffalo Trace is plentiful around here at $29 a bottle, Pete. Crazy that it's so hard to find in some places. I buy the Blanton's if I see it at retail, but only to trade....yeah, too light for me.

Chainsaw13 · 02-28-2025, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

They can vary, Bob, as single barrels do. I have had a couple bangers.

That’s the problem. Should I find it at a decent price, do I spend the money on a maybe.

Stopped by the store across the lot from the restaurant I went to last night. They had multiple bottles of Woodford Double Double Oaked. $299.

Beagleone · 02-28-2025, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mahtofire14

I found a stash of 16 bottles of Blantons a few years ago and bought them all because they were $52 a bottle. Sold many of them and now I'm down to one left. I know a lot of bourbon guys rag on it because it not very high proof, but the flavor is one of my favorites. Now, should it ever be more than $50-60 I don't think so. But it's still good stuff.

And BT bottles are only gonna go up because they just lost some of their distillery in a mudslide a few days ago......I'm betting they did it to themselves because the savage market for their bottles had slowed down a bit.

Last one I bought (last week) and MSRP is now $90. I am not a big fan of Blantons (I prefer higher proof bourbons), but it is good trade bait. I lost count on how many bottles I have in my collection.

mahtofire14 · 03-01-2025, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Beagleone

Last one I bought (last week) and MSRP is now $90. I am not a big fan of Blantons (I prefer higher proof bourbons), but it is good trade bait. I lost count on how many bottles I have in my collection.

I agree with both of you guys, I enjoy the higher proof bourbons more as well, but for a bourbon in the 90s its tough to beat for flavor and smoothness. $90 msrp is ridiculous.

icehog3 · 03-02-2025, 10:12 AM

Porch Dweller · 03-06-2025, 08:07 AM

Was on base today and they had KC9 120, WTRB, and JDSBBP all on sale. I'm not passing that up!

icehog3 · 03-07-2025, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

Was on base today and they had KC9 120, WTRB, and JDSBBP all on sale. I'm not passing that up!

Nice!

Chainsaw13 · 03-08-2025, 01:16 PM

A Weller 107 and Evernorth Spirits score. Right by the place we had to go to exchange my friends kayak is a well known liquor store. Walked in and was greeted with a barrel sporting some Evernorth bottles. That’s the Bourbon Junkies company. I’ve been interested in their stuff, but didn’t know they were distributing on this side of the state. Got a taste. Very good stuff. It’s a 7yr old Green River barrel. Talking to the store manager, he told me we just missed their ER12 store pick drop that morning. We happened by there at 10:05AM. So he said he could spare a bottle. Had my pick between Weller SR or Antique. Easy choice there. Grabbed the Evernorth too.

Chainsaw13 · 03-09-2025, 04:42 AM

Adding to my post from yesterday. Texted a couple friends who are into bourbon about my pickups and the Eagle Rare store pick. Friend #1 sends the stores FB post showing the line of people who were there early in the morning. Friend #2 texts, “does the fourth guy in line look familiar, fifth guy too?”. A closer look at the pic, it’s my friend and his son.

icehog3 · 03-10-2025, 08:11 AM

Nice pickups, Bob. Haven't seen the Evernorth in these parts.

QT and I went to Maize & Mash for dinner last night. I tried the EH Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 13. Really good with heavy vanilla notes, but doesn't compare to Batch 12, which was amazing.

02-28-2025, 06:22 AM	#4441
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 was picking up some Four Roses SBS at a local place yesterday. It's relatively new and their selection has not been good in the past, but they've been broadening their stock recently. The owner said she had some Blanton's tucked away if I was interested. I declined and she smiled and said "yeah, I'd pass too." She did say that they were getting three cases of the Elijah Craig 18 Year SB. I didn't enquire further as I know even MSRP is not something I'd pay for it. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

02-28-2025, 07:05 AM	#4442
mahtofire14 Chillin in the Aging Room Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Pete Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 1,605 Trading: (16)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! I found a stash of 16 bottles of Blantons a few years ago and bought them all because they were $52 a bottle. Sold many of them and now I'm down to one left. I know a lot of bourbon guys rag on it because it not very high proof, but the flavor is one of my favorites. Now, should it ever be more than $50-60 I don't think so. But it's still good stuff. And BT bottles are only gonna go up because they just lost some of their distillery in a mudslide a few days ago......I'm betting they did it to themselves because the savage market for their bottles had slowed down a bit. __________________ Saving basements in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

03-02-2025, 10:12 AM	#4447
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,646 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

03-06-2025, 08:07 AM	#4448
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!! Was on base today and they had KC9 120, WTRB, and JDSBBP all on sale. I'm not passing that up! __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

03-08-2025, 01:16 PM	#4450
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!! A Weller 107 and Evernorth Spirits score. Right by the place we had to go to exchange my friends kayak is a well known liquor store. Walked in and was greeted with a barrel sporting some Evernorth bottles. That’s the Bourbon Junkies company. I’ve been interested in their stuff, but didn’t know they were distributing on this side of the state. Got a taste. Very good stuff. It’s a 7yr old Green River barrel. Talking to the store manager, he told me we just missed their ER12 store pick drop that morning. We happened by there at 10:05AM. So he said he could spare a bottle. Had my pick between Weller SR or Antique. Easy choice there. Grabbed the Evernorth too. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

03-09-2025, 04:42 AM	#4451
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!! Adding to my post from yesterday. Texted a couple friends who are into bourbon about my pickups and the Eagle Rare store pick. Friend #1 sends the stores FB post showing the line of people who were there early in the morning. Friend #2 texts, “does the fourth guy in line look familiar, fifth guy too?”. A closer look at the pic, it’s my friend and his son. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

03-10-2025, 08:11 AM	#4452
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,646 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Nice pickups, Bob. Haven't seen the Evernorth in these parts. QT and I went to Maize & Mash for dinner last night. I tried the EH Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 13. Really good with heavy vanilla notes, but doesn't compare to Batch 12, which was amazing. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!