The Bourbon Thread!! - Page 138

Porch Dweller · 06-28-2021, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Excellent Greg!

Let us know how the WW is, James.

It's decent but unspectacular. It has a really nice caramel apple and pear nose. Unfortunately the nose is better than the taste. It's not bad, just a bit rough. It's a five year age statement; I'd like to try an eight year version when and if available to see how it improves.

icehog3 · 06-28-2021, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by stearns

My everyday's include Buffalo Trace store picks ($25), Elijah Craig/Larceny store picks ($35), Early Times Bottled in Bond ($25), regular Knob Creek ($35), Rebel/Ezra store picks ($40). There are probably a few others but those are the ones I keep around off the top of my head

Some great recommendations, Ben.

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

It's decent but unspectacular. It has a really nice caramel apple and pear nose. Unfortunately the nose is better than the taste. It's not bad, just a bit rough. It's a five year age statement; I'd like to try an eight year version when and if available to see how it improves.

Sorry it doesn't live up to its nose, James.

longknocker · 06-29-2021, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Some great recommendations, Ben.

Sorry it doesn't live up to its nose, James.

See My Pick-Up: Post#2734.

Porch Dweller · 06-29-2021, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Some great recommendations, Ben.

Sorry it doesn't live up to its nose, James.

At around $40, it's still worth a try. If they started asking premium prices, I'd skip it. As a side note, it was Batch 74 that I had.

icehog3 · 06-29-2021, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by longknocker

See My Pick-Up: Post#2734.

Nice, Greg, hope you enjoy it. I haven't had that one, only Four Roses I've had have been the single barrel picks.

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

At around $40, it's still worth a try. If they started asking premium prices, I'd skip it. As a side note, it was Batch 74 that I had.

Thanks James!

Two 107 proof bottle kills last night. Thanks to Black Carl for the excellent Rebel pick.

icehog3 · 06-29-2021, 04:04 PM

I got a cool set in trade today, I had never even seen one of these : "Booker's 2016 Batch Collection", which actually contains four 2015 batches in one giant Booker's box. Traded some nice stuff for it but came out way ahead, and yeah...Booker's is my jam.

longknocker · 06-29-2021, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I got a cool set in trade today, I had never even seen one of these : "Booker's 2016 Batch Collection", which actually contains four 2015 batches in one giant Booker's box. Traded some nice stuff for it but came out way ahead, and yeah...Booker's is my jam.

Sweet Pick-Up, Brother!

Porch Dweller · 06-29-2021, 08:26 PM

Damn, nice!!!

longknocker · 06-30-2021, 04:33 AM

Broke Open The Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve Last Night. Smooth & Delicious!

. Thanks So Much For The Suggestion, Admiral!

The camaro show · 06-30-2021, 08:05 AM

Had a Buffalo trace Manhattan last night at dinner at Fagers Island in OC

icehog3 · 06-30-2021, 09:53 AM

Glad you dig the Knob Creek, Greg!

Couple different ECBP pours last night...

Porch Dweller · 06-30-2021, 11:44 AM

Love the ECBP, haven't had a single one I didn't enjoy.

stearns · 06-30-2021, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

Love the ECBP, haven't had a single one I didn't enjoy.

They're all good, just finished a B519 last night. So far A120 has been my favorite of the ones I've tried, but I'm hoping I can get a couple of the store picks when they start dropping, seems like most decent sized shops in CO got samples and made picks a couple weeks ago but who knows how that roll out will go

jledou · 06-30-2021, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by longknocker

Broke Open The Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve Last Night. Smooth & Delicious!

. Thanks So Much For The Suggestion, Admiral!

Reminded me I didn't get the bottle I picked up out of the car last night

Also grabbed a bottle of the Templeton Rye 2020 barrel strength.

icehog3 · 07-01-2021, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by stearns

They're all good, just finished a B519 last night. So far A120 has been my favorite of the ones I've tried, but I'm hoping I can get a couple of the store picks when they start dropping, seems like most decent sized shops in CO got samples and made picks a couple weeks ago but who knows how that roll out will go

Oh, ECBP store picks? I can get behind that, Ben, hoping some local chains here do the same.

stearns · 07-01-2021, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Oh, ECBP store picks? I can get behind that, Ben, hoping some local chains here do the same.

I must have seen at least 6 stores post about them getting samples and picking a barrel last month, some are also going to KY next month to pick a second in person. I'm really hoping that the quantity around will make them somewhat accessible, stores in other states have started dropping them to a wide range of ages, proofs and prices (I've seen as high as $130, and as high as 141 proof, up to 10 years)

icehog3 · 07-01-2021, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by stearns

I must have seen at least 6 stores post about them getting samples and picking a barrel last month, some are also going to KY next month to pick a second in person. I'm really hoping that the quantity around will make them somewhat accessible, stores in other states have started dropping them to a wide range of ages, proofs and prices (I've seen as high as $130, and as high as 141 proof, up to 10 years)

Great info, thanks for the insight Ben.

141 proof? Yes please.

stearns · 07-01-2021, 10:07 AM

If you know anybody in MD, have em keep an eye open for this 70.7% heater apparently coming next month

https://www.liquorlockermd.com/spiri...bon-w6146122k3

icehog3 · 07-01-2021, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by stearns

If you know anybody in MD, have em keep an eye open for this 70.7% heater apparently coming next month

https://www.liquorlockermd.com/spiri...bon-w6146122k3

Hmmm, wonder what secondary would be for something like that?

stearns · 07-01-2021, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Hmmm, wonder what secondary would be for something like that?

First one will probably be 200+, then people will see that a lot of stores are getting them and it will drop down

That being said, I heard an unconfirmed story that HH will be letting certain groups (likely associated with charitable donations) pick 12 year barrels, those will be all sorts of secondary expensive if true, but I think in general the 12 year barrels will go to regular ECBP releases for as long as they're still age stated

06-29-2021, 04:04 PM	#2746
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,266 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! I got a cool set in trade today, I had never even seen one of these : "Booker's 2016 Batch Collection", which actually contains four 2015 batches in one giant Booker's box. Traded some nice stuff for it but came out way ahead, and yeah...Booker's is my jam. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

06-29-2021, 08:26 PM	#2748
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,386 Trading: (24)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Damn, nice!!! __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

06-30-2021, 04:33 AM	#2749
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Broke Open The Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve Last Night. Smooth & Delicious!. Thanks So Much For The Suggestion, Admiral!

06-30-2021, 08:05 AM	#2750
The camaro show Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Nov 2018 First Name: Chayse Location: West Virginia Posts: 497 Trading: (1)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Had a Buffalo trace Manhattan last night at dinner at Fagers Island in OC

06-30-2021, 09:53 AM	#2751
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,266 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Glad you dig the Knob Creek, Greg! Couple different ECBP pours last night... __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

06-30-2021, 11:44 AM	#2752
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,386 Trading: (24)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Love the ECBP, haven't had a single one I didn't enjoy. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

07-01-2021, 10:07 AM	#2758
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,384 Trading: (50)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! If you know anybody in MD, have em keep an eye open for this 70.7% heater apparently coming next month https://www.liquorlockermd.com/spiri...bon-w6146122k3 __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams