The Bourbon Thread!! - Page 143

Mikepd · 08-09-2021, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

2019 was a good year for Booker's, and I dig the Biscuits. ... I definitely would.

You talked me into it! Guess it'll be making it's way to Shack along with a case of other friends from my stock!

icehog3 · 08-09-2021, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikepd

You talked me into it! Guess it'll be making it's way to Shack along with a case of other friends from my stock!

I have a feeling there will be some excellent pours this year.

Mikepd · 08-09-2021, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I have a feeling there will be some excellent pours this year.

I believe you sir are correct!

I told myself I'll wait to open it...

icehog3 · 08-10-2021, 09:31 AM

Went a bit older on the Booker's last night.

Beagleone · 08-11-2021, 10:51 PM

Had some Tagalongs on my regular trip to Spec's

icehog3 · 08-12-2021, 09:55 AM

Curious to hear what you think of this batch when you open one, Tony. For me might be the best since 2019.

longknocker · 08-12-2021, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Curious to hear what you think of this batch when you open one, Tony. For me might be the best since 2019.

Tom: Have You Had Blanton's??? Curious About Your Impressions.

Porch Dweller · 08-12-2021, 02:48 PM

Grabbed a couple owner's picks, Ragged Branch Wheated Bourbon, and Bulleit 11-yr Single Barrel.

icehog3 · 08-12-2021, 06:58 PM

Greg, Blanton's has nice flavor, but it's 93 proof so too light for me now. I wouldn't pay more than $60 for a bottle though.

longknocker · 08-12-2021, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Greg, Blanton's has nice flavor, but it's 93 proof so too light for me now. I wouldn't pay more than $60 for a bottle though.

Almost Impossible To Find In Mobile. Picked Up A Bottle In Atlanta Over The Christmas Holidays Last Year For $105. Making It Last!

The camaro show · 08-12-2021, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by longknocker

Almost Impossible To Find In Mobile. Picked Up A Bottle In Atlanta Over The Christmas Holidays Last Year For $105. Making It Last!

I have that problem around here, not some much mark ups but just getting some rarer stuff is the problem. I haven’t found Eagle Rare since Christmas. The guy at the liquor store by work says he normally gets some in once a month in his Tuesday shipment and it’s gone that day. Normally I find some stuff like 4 roses small batch ($32.99) and single barrel, basil, wild turkey, I did find some rare bread barrel proof ( $47.19)and a long branch this past week (I regret not pulling the trigger one of them) knob creek, bulleit, high west rye, wild turkey, woodford reserve.

I think my next bourbon purchase is gonna be bardstown fusion ($51.99) I’ve also been thinking about old elk ($55.99)

What do you guys think of these prices? What’s the best site you guys use to find MSRP?

Beagleone · 08-12-2021, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Curious to hear what you think of this batch when you open one, Tony. For me might be the best since 2019.

I find it interesting. Some peanut, caramel and cinnamon flavors with a long finish. I like it, so I had a second dram tonight.

kingcobradude · 08-12-2021, 11:44 PM

Chayse, the four roses small batch seems reasonable. It is about 35 to 37 bucks here.

I saw a local Kansas bourbon at the local liquor store that I am interested in trying.

Beagleone · 08-12-2021, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by longknocker

Almost Impossible To Find In Mobile. Picked Up A Bottle In Atlanta Over The Christmas Holidays Last Year For $105. Making It Last!

Blanton's isn't too hard for me to find, but I just don't chase it. If I see it, I'll grab it just to get the toppers. I agree with Tom that is it too light for me.

Beagleone · 08-12-2021, 11:48 PM

Right now I am hunting Penelope Four Grains Toasted Barrel Strength. I had the Rose version of it and liked it a lot, lots of vanilla and berries flavor to me.

Mikepd · 08-13-2021, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Beagleone

Right now I am hunting Penelope Four Grains Toasted Barrel Strength. I had the Rose version of it and liked it a lot, lots of vanilla and berries flavor to me.

I've got one shop near me that carriers Penelope, and they only are stocking two facings at a time. I've been told the local distributors have access, but stores worry carry it, it boggles my mind. Good luck on finding any of the toasted series.

The other major issue locally is finding near MSRP on anything that is allocated. Hell I saw Blantons the other day for $145, damn highway robbery prices!

longknocker · 08-13-2021, 07:42 AM

I Read That "Little Book Chapter 5" Is Coming Out This Summer For $124.99 Retail. Are These Any Good???

icehog3 · 08-13-2021, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by longknocker

Almost Impossible To Find In Mobile. Picked Up A Bottle In Atlanta Over The Christmas Holidays Last Year For $105. Making It Last!

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Originally Posted by Beagleone

Blanton's isn't too hard for me to find, but I just don't chase it. If I see it, I'll grab it just to get the toppers. I agree with Tom that is it too light for me.

I had a guy at a local grocery who would set one aside for me about twice a year, $54. He is retired now, so the only Blanton's I've seen this year is at secondary prices. I would certainly buy if I saw it near MSRP, but probably just to use as trade bait.

icehog3 · 08-13-2021, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Beagleone

I find it interesting. Some peanut, caramel and cinnamon flavors with a long finish. I like it, so I had a second dram tonight.

Nice, I like the Tagalong too, Tony.

icehog3 · 08-13-2021, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Beagleone

Right now I am hunting Penelope Four Grains Toasted Barrel Strength. I had the Rose version of it and liked it a lot, lots of vanilla and berries flavor to me.

I will keep a lookout, Tony.

08-10-2021, 09:31 AM	#2844
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,282 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Went a bit older on the Booker's last night. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

08-11-2021, 10:51 PM	#2845
Beagleone Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Between here and there Posts: 830 Trading: (18)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Had some Tagalongs on my regular trip to Spec's __________________ Whoever said "laughter is the best medicine" didn't have gonorrhea.

08-12-2021, 09:55 AM	#2846
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,282 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Curious to hear what you think of this batch when you open one, Tony. For me might be the best since 2019. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

08-12-2021, 02:48 PM	#2848
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,391 Trading: (24)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Grabbed a couple owner's picks, Ragged Branch Wheated Bourbon, and Bulleit 11-yr Single Barrel. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

08-12-2021, 06:58 PM	#2849
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,282 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Greg, Blanton's has nice flavor, but it's 93 proof so too light for me now. I wouldn't pay more than $60 for a bottle though. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

08-12-2021, 11:44 PM	#2853
kingcobradude Now known as Epicdragon7 Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Clay Location: Kansas for now Posts: 382 Trading: (2)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Chayse, the four roses small batch seems reasonable. It is about 35 to 37 bucks here. I saw a local Kansas bourbon at the local liquor store that I am interested in trying.

08-12-2021, 11:48 PM	#2855
Beagleone Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Between here and there Posts: 830 Trading: (18)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Right now I am hunting Penelope Four Grains Toasted Barrel Strength. I had the Rose version of it and liked it a lot, lots of vanilla and berries flavor to me. __________________ Whoever said "laughter is the best medicine" didn't have gonorrhea.

08-13-2021, 07:42 AM	#2857
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! I Read That "Little Book Chapter 5" Is Coming Out This Summer For $124.99 Retail. Are These Any Good???