The Bourbon Thread!! - Page 230

icehog3 · 07-16-2025, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by stearns

Nice pickups Tom! I've heard good things about the OGD, haven't heard much about the 2XO's but am a fan of Dixon so I'm sure they're tasty. His prices have always kept me away, glad you were able to get a deal

Thanks Ben...I likely would have passed if they were MSRP, but with the sale and coupon I paid about 67% of that. I'll send you a sample of each when I open them.

Porch Dweller · 07-16-2025, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Wow, was that a single barrel, James?

It's this one here, from Total Wine. It was $77 at the TW I found it in Indianapolis. It is an absolute steal at that price and I'm kicking myself for not grabbing another one while I was there.

icehog3 · 07-16-2025, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

It's this one here, from Total Wine. It was $77 at the TW I found it in Indianapolis. It is an absolute steal at that price and I'm kicking myself for not grabbing another one while I was there.

I know that feeling. Sounds like a great bottle!

icehog3 · 07-20-2025, 08:43 AM

Mike brought out the good stuff yesterday. After a pour of Old Carter American 10, we hit 3 of the BTAC series. Only thing better than the booze, cigars and ribs was the company.

stearns · 07-21-2025, 11:12 AM

Sounds like an excellent way to spend a day

icehog3 · 07-22-2025, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by stearns

Sounds like an excellent way to spend a day

It would have been an excellent day if we drank Stroh's and smoked Rockys, so everything else was icing, Ben.

icehog3 · 07-30-2025, 08:12 AM

So I have tried two 2XO batches, Vinyl and Sneakerhead, at a great restaurant QT and I go to with her parents in Wisconsin. I liked both and ended up buying both releases at a great price. But I wondered if part of the appeal was environment, and if I would like them as well at home.

Opened the Vinyl last night, I like it a lot.

Chainsaw13 · 07-31-2025, 10:07 AM

Sounds like a good bottle, Tom. I had a pour of James E Pepper last night. My bottle is opening up nicely.

stearns · 07-31-2025, 01:41 PM

I'm usually not a big fan of bourbon cocktails (my opinion is I have too much good sipping bourbon that I'd rather drink), but I've been enjoying an occasional Blackberry Smash to get through a few opens that are more mixing-grade which I want off the bar. 2-3 Blackberries and some fresh mint muddled together, add 1/2oz lemon and 1oz simple syrup and muddle again, add 2oz whiskey and shake then double strain. These things are delicious

I had some extra peaches last weekend so I did a peach smash using the same recipe, also delicious

Chainsaw13 · 07-31-2025, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by stearns

I'm usually not a big fan of bourbon cocktails (my opinion is I have too much good sipping bourbon that I'd rather drink), but I've been enjoying an occasional Blackberry Smash to get through a few opens that are more mixing-grade which I want off the bar. 2-3 Blackberries and some fresh mint muddled together, add 1/2oz lemon and 1oz simple syrup and muddle again, add 2oz whiskey and shake then double strain. These things are delicious

I had some extra peaches last weekend so I did a peach smash using the same recipe, also delicious

I’ve done those too Ben. A new one I saw was a smoked strawberry smash. Same recipe as yours, then use a lighter to torch a fresh rosemary sprig as garnish.

icehog3 · 08-01-2025, 08:47 AM

Speaking of Blackberry, I saw Jack Daniel's Blackberry on Wednesday, wonder how it compares to the Crown version.

Porch Dweller · 08-07-2025, 02:24 PM

We were at my favorite B&M and saw the Clyde May's store pick, so I picked one up. I've gone through a couple of bottles of the Clyde May's Special Reserve 6-Year and quite enjoyed them, so I figured why not. They also had one lonely bottle of the ET BIB, so I gave it a good home.

icehog3 · 08-07-2025, 06:08 PM

Nice pickups, James!

Did ET finally go to a 750ml?

Porch Dweller · 08-07-2025, 08:13 PM

No, it's a 1L.

icehog3 · 08-08-2025, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

No, it's a 1L.

Thank you, James, I don't know why they look smaller to me now.

Porch Dweller · 08-12-2025, 08:44 AM

My local base had each of these for 20% off. Wasn't looking to get anything, but I can't pass that up. I've especially been enjoying the OF Prohibition lately, and I'm not much of a fan of most OF stuff.

stearns · 08-12-2025, 09:04 AM

Nice! I agree the 1920 is my favorite of the regular release OF bourbon, probably the only one I like. John (Black Coral) sent me a bottle of the OF Kings Ranch that they only sell in Texas and I've been liking that one too, gives me 1920 vibes but with a touch more fruit to it

icehog3 · 08-19-2025, 08:34 AM

Hugh (hotreds) brought an LE tribute bottle of Art of Spirits to Shack, and was kind enough to send it home with me after. Thank you Hugh!

There were lots of great bourbons that I drank but didn't snap a pic. Some of the highlights were an '87 Bookers that Mikepd brought, a near hazmat Stagg from beagleone, Old Carter American 14 from chibnkr, and these other bottles from Hugh (WLW and '70s Old Grandad did not get photographed, lol).

Porch Dweller · 08-19-2025, 10:22 AM

stearns · 08-19-2025, 10:31 AM

Parkers Blend of Mashbills is probably the best one out there other than maybe Promise of Hope. Glad you guys got to enjoy some decent pours

07-20-2025, 08:43 AM	#4584
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 72,086 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Mike brought out the good stuff yesterday. After a pour of Old Carter American 10, we hit 3 of the BTAC series. Only thing better than the booze, cigars and ribs was the company. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

07-21-2025, 11:12 AM	#4585
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,435 Trading: (50)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Sounds like an excellent way to spend a day __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

07-30-2025, 08:12 AM	#4587
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 72,086 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! So I have tried two 2XO batches, Vinyl and Sneakerhead, at a great restaurant QT and I go to with her parents in Wisconsin. I liked both and ended up buying both releases at a great price. But I wondered if part of the appeal was environment, and if I would like them as well at home. Opened the Vinyl last night, I like it a lot. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

07-31-2025, 10:07 AM	#4588
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,261 Trading: (96)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Sounds like a good bottle, Tom. I had a pour of James E Pepper last night. My bottle is opening up nicely. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

07-31-2025, 01:41 PM	#4589
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,435 Trading: (50)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! I'm usually not a big fan of bourbon cocktails (my opinion is I have too much good sipping bourbon that I'd rather drink), but I've been enjoying an occasional Blackberry Smash to get through a few opens that are more mixing-grade which I want off the bar. 2-3 Blackberries and some fresh mint muddled together, add 1/2oz lemon and 1oz simple syrup and muddle again, add 2oz whiskey and shake then double strain. These things are delicious I had some extra peaches last weekend so I did a peach smash using the same recipe, also delicious __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

08-01-2025, 08:47 AM	#4591
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 72,086 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Speaking of Blackberry, I saw Jack Daniel's Blackberry on Wednesday, wonder how it compares to the Crown version. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

08-07-2025, 02:24 PM	#4592
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,772 Trading: (24)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! We were at my favorite B&M and saw the Clyde May's store pick, so I picked one up. I've gone through a couple of bottles of the Clyde May's Special Reserve 6-Year and quite enjoyed them, so I figured why not. They also had one lonely bottle of the ET BIB, so I gave it a good home. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

08-07-2025, 06:08 PM	#4593
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 72,086 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Nice pickups, James! Did ET finally go to a 750ml? __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

08-07-2025, 08:13 PM	#4594
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,772 Trading: (24)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! No, it's a 1L. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

08-12-2025, 08:44 AM	#4596
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,772 Trading: (24)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! My local base had each of these for 20% off. Wasn't looking to get anything, but I can't pass that up. I've especially been enjoying the OF Prohibition lately, and I'm not much of a fan of most OF stuff. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

08-12-2025, 09:04 AM	#4597
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,435 Trading: (50)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Nice! I agree the 1920 is my favorite of the regular release OF bourbon, probably the only one I like. John (Black Coral) sent me a bottle of the OF Kings Ranch that they only sell in Texas and I've been liking that one too, gives me 1920 vibes but with a touch more fruit to it __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

08-19-2025, 08:34 AM	#4598
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 72,086 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Hugh (hotreds) brought an LE tribute bottle of Art of Spirits to Shack, and was kind enough to send it home with me after. Thank you Hugh! There were lots of great bourbons that I drank but didn't snap a pic. Some of the highlights were an '87 Bookers that Mikepd brought, a near hazmat Stagg from beagleone, Old Carter American 14 from chibnkr, and these other bottles from Hugh (WLW and '70s Old Grandad did not get photographed, lol). __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

08-19-2025, 10:22 AM	#4599
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,772 Trading: (24)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

08-19-2025, 10:31 AM	#4600
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,435 Trading: (50)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Parkers Blend of Mashbills is probably the best one out there other than maybe Promise of Hope. Glad you guys got to enjoy some decent pours __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams