The Bourbon Thread!! - Page 122

icehog3 · 09-30-2020, 11:03 AM

Last few nights:

stearns · 09-30-2020, 11:12 AM

No losers there

I just got a bottle of EHT Single Barrel in, I tried a sample of one blind and thought it was solid but wasn't wowed, I still have a sample of that one I'm going to side-by-side with this bottle when I crack it. Had a friend that got it from Binny's for $69.99 and didn't want to keep it, I couldn't say no

icehog3 · 09-30-2020, 07:11 PM

Yeah, can't say "no" at retail, Ben.

Hung out with a local guy and had my first taste of EHT Barrel Proof. Yeah, I'd pay over retail there.

Had a few other cool pours. Old Forester Birthday, and a couple different Kavalan expressions. One was aged in Sherry casks, the other was their barrel proof "base". Not much of a finished whiskey guy, but these were really freakin' good.

stearns · 10-01-2020, 06:10 AM

Yes please on all of the above

Sounds like a great time, EHTBP seems completely unobtainable but I've said that before about things that I've somehow ended up with, eyes open!

icehog3 · 10-01-2020, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by stearns

Sounds like a great time, EHTBP seems completely unobtainable but I've said that before about things that I've somehow ended up with, eyes open!

Yeah, I see crazy secondary prices. I'd love a bottle, but not at gouger rates.

Two pours of Booker's last night, Shiny Barrel and Country Ham. Shiny is good, but the Ham is the sh!t.

icehog3 · 10-02-2020, 11:59 AM

Local FB group did a barrel pick of 4 year old Tumbling Dice. A tad sweet on the palate with lingering heat on the finish. Great pick by these guys.

Gabe215 · 10-02-2020, 08:05 PM

Looks like The Right Stuff!!

icehog3 · 10-02-2020, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Gabe215

Looks like The Right Stuff!!

longknocker · 10-03-2020, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

The OFs are going for more than double what I paid on FB secondary groups, so I figured maybe I can get one of the '15 Booker's I need out of it. If not, I'll drink it. Had a pour last night and was pretty happy, that Beam peanut funk was front and center.

Speaking Of "Peanut", My Wife Bought Me A Bottle Of "Skrewball" Peanut Butter Whiskey. "To The Misfits, Black Sheep And Skrewballs", On The Label. Fitting For Me.

. Not Bad, If You Like, Peanut Butter! Anyone Tried It?

icehog3 · 10-03-2020, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by longknocker

Speaking Of "Peanut", My Wife Bought Me A Bottle Of "Skrewball" Peanut Butter Whiskey. "To The Misfits, Black Sheep And Skrewballs", On The Label. Fitting For Me.

. Not Bad, If You Like, Peanut Butter! Anyone Tried It?

Not even on a bet, Greg.

icehog3 · 10-03-2020, 10:00 AM

Last night I was fortunate enough to have a pour of GTS thanks to Mr. Stearns. Amazing how so many flavors can shine over the oak when it's been in the barrel 15+ years. Thank you Ben.

Later in the evening I craved some more. Nothing on the bar to outdo the GTS, so no need to try.

jledou · 10-05-2020, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by longknocker

Speaking Of "Peanut", My Wife Bought Me A Bottle Of "Skrewball" Peanut Butter Whiskey. "To The Misfits, Black Sheep And Skrewballs", On The Label. Fitting For Me.

. Not Bad, If You Like, Peanut Butter! Anyone Tried It?

It took a lot of courage but I did give it a try. Not as bad as I thought it would have been, but I wouldn't go as far to to call it decent or good straight. Mixed the raining with a little Dr. Pepper and it was a decent if interesting mixer but I will not seek it out to do it again.

stearns · 10-05-2020, 08:39 AM

Some people really like Skrewball. To them I say you can have my portion

Did some work on an 11 year RR pick over the weekend, I've had some that felt a little thin but this one was on point, brown sugar deliciousness

longknocker · 10-05-2020, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Not even on a bet, Greg.

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Originally Posted by jledou

It took a lot of courage but I did give it a try. Not as bad as I thought it would have been, but I wouldn't go as far to to call it decent or good straight. Mixed the raining with a little Dr. Pepper and it was a decent if interesting mixer but I will not seek it out to do it again.

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Originally Posted by stearns

Some people really like Skrewball. To them I say you can have my portion

Did some work on an 11 year RR pick over the weekend, I've had some that felt a little thin but this one was on point, brown sugar deliciousness

It Kind Of Reminded Me Of Flavored Cigars!

Not My Every Day Pour, For Sure!

longknocker · 10-05-2020, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by stearns

Some people really like Skrewball. To them I say you can have my portion

Did some work on an 11 year RR pick over the weekend, I've had some that felt a little thin but this one was on point, brown sugar deliciousness

Which Bourbon Was This, Ben? Brown Sugar Sounds

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icehog3 · 10-05-2020, 10:13 AM

Russell's Reserve, Greg, their SiB store picks get a lot of good press.

Cracked one of my Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C919 spares last night. If I see one at retail on the shelves, I'll buy this one all day.

stearns · 10-05-2020, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by longknocker

Which Bourbon Was This, Ben? Brown Sugar Sounds

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I've had good ones and bad ones, this one was a good one

gettysburgfreak · 10-09-2020, 08:19 AM

Is Midwinter Nights Dram as good as everyone is claiming? Some MI bourbon threads I’m on have been going nuts about it the last few days as the new act just came out. Trying to decide if I should try and seek it out with the hefty price tag. PS anyone in SE MI have an idea where I can find a bottle of Stagg JR or Weller 12? Those are my two unicorn bottles I’m trying to get my hands on. Thanks

BigAsh · 10-09-2020, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by gettysburgfreak

Is Midwinter Nights Dram as good as everyone is claiming? Some MI bourbon threads I’m on have been going nuts about it the last few days as the new act just came out. Trying to decide if I should try and seek it out with the hefty price tag. PS anyone in SE MI have an idea where I can find a bottle of Stagg JR or Weller 12? Those are my two unicorn bottles I’m trying to get my hands on. Thanks

I'm a big fan of the Midwinter Nights Dram....going thru a bottle of Act7/Scene 4 now....I don't think you'll be disappointed

icehog3 · 10-09-2020, 10:55 AM

Although the batches vary, I've liked all the MWND batches I have tried. I must have become a fan just after Keith, I'm working a Chapter 7 Scene 5.

09-30-2020, 11:03 AM	#2421
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,293 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Last few nights: __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

09-30-2020, 11:12 AM	#2422
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,386 Trading: (50)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! No losers there I just got a bottle of EHT Single Barrel in, I tried a sample of one blind and thought it was solid but wasn't wowed, I still have a sample of that one I'm going to side-by-side with this bottle when I crack it. Had a friend that got it from Binny's for $69.99 and didn't want to keep it, I couldn't say no __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

09-30-2020, 07:11 PM	#2423
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,293 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Yeah, can't say "no" at retail, Ben. Hung out with a local guy and had my first taste of EHT Barrel Proof. Yeah, I'd pay over retail there. Had a few other cool pours. Old Forester Birthday, and a couple different Kavalan expressions. One was aged in Sherry casks, the other was their barrel proof "base". Not much of a finished whiskey guy, but these were really freakin' good. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

10-01-2020, 06:10 AM	#2424
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,386 Trading: (50)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Yes please on all of the above Sounds like a great time, EHTBP seems completely unobtainable but I've said that before about things that I've somehow ended up with, eyes open! __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

10-02-2020, 11:59 AM	#2426
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,293 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Local FB group did a barrel pick of 4 year old Tumbling Dice. A tad sweet on the palate with lingering heat on the finish. Great pick by these guys. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

10-02-2020, 08:05 PM	#2427
Gabe215 Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2012 First Name: Gabe Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,120 Trading: (20)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Looks like The Right Stuff!!

10-03-2020, 10:00 AM	#2431
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,293 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Last night I was fortunate enough to have a pour of GTS thanks to Mr. Stearns. Amazing how so many flavors can shine over the oak when it's been in the barrel 15+ years. Thank you Ben. Later in the evening I craved some more. Nothing on the bar to outdo the GTS, so no need to try. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

10-05-2020, 08:39 AM	#2433
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,386 Trading: (50)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Some people really like Skrewball. To them I say you can have my portion Did some work on an 11 year RR pick over the weekend, I've had some that felt a little thin but this one was on point, brown sugar deliciousness __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

10-05-2020, 10:13 AM	#2436
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,293 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Russell's Reserve, Greg, their SiB store picks get a lot of good press. Cracked one of my Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C919 spares last night. If I see one at retail on the shelves, I'll buy this one all day. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

10-09-2020, 08:19 AM	#2438
gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Is Midwinter Nights Dram as good as everyone is claiming? Some MI bourbon threads I’m on have been going nuts about it the last few days as the new act just came out. Trying to decide if I should try and seek it out with the hefty price tag. PS anyone in SE MI have an idea where I can find a bottle of Stagg JR or Weller 12? Those are my two unicorn bottles I’m trying to get my hands on. Thanks __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.

10-09-2020, 10:55 AM	#2440
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,293 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Although the batches vary, I've liked all the MWND batches I have tried. I must have become a fan just after Keith, I'm working a Chapter 7 Scene 5. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!