The Bourbon Thread!! - Page 144

icehog3 · 08-13-2021, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by The camaro show

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

Rare Breed is certainly a fair price at $47.

I rarely buy from sites online, prices just never seem to be reasonable. Add in shipping, and it's too much unless it's something you can't do without.

icehog3 · 08-13-2021, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by longknocker

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

I will look for a bar with a bottle and try a pour or two first, Greg.

I liked Little Book 2, went through a bottle that I believe was $89.

Little Book 3 is the one all the bourbon guys rave about. I have a bottle and don't like it much.

Tried LB4 in a bar, not my jam at all. Easy pass.

I'll take a look at what the recipe for LB5 is, and probably have that pour before making any purchases.

icehog3 · 08-13-2021, 10:20 AM

Little Kentucky Chew last night....

Porch Dweller · 08-13-2021, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikepd

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!

Holy crap! I've never been a fan of Blanton's, even at around $50. For $145 I can get nine bottles of WT101, five Elijah Craig Small Batch, or four Four Roses Single Barrel, any of which I'd enjoy a lot more.

Mikepd · 08-13-2021, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

Holy crap! I've never been a fan of Blanton's, even at around $50. For $145 I can get nine bottles of WT101, five Elijah Craig Small Batch, or four Four Roses Single Barrel, any of which I'd enjoy a lot more.

Well exactly. It is crazy how stores will just wildly and randomly mark up allocated bottles. I'll happily go for some store picks and single barrel bottles before paying out the ass for something I don't even want.

Mikepd · 08-13-2021, 08:14 PM

Today’s wild price gouging adventures around Albany…
Elmer T Lee Single Barrel $300
Old Fitz 14 year Bottled in Bond (2020 national release) $500

Good news though, I found another bottle I was looking for, for Shack!

Beagleone · 08-13-2021, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I will keep a lookout, Tony.

No need, found it today at the district store in Dallas. Penelope Barrel Strength Four Grains. I believe this is the third rendition of the series, clocking in at 111 proof. Just opened it up and taste great so far. The other bottle, the Texas Select, is a toasted version. I'll try that tomorrow.

icehog3 · 08-14-2021, 10:53 AM

Glad you found the Penelope, Tony.

Store not far from here that's known for its picks just offered their Jack Daniels SiB Barrel Proof pick yesterday which sold out quickly. I had a friend snag me a couple, which is great because my other JDBP pick is just about toast.

Last night had some 2015 Booker's (shocking, I know).

The camaro show · 08-15-2021, 11:06 PM

Smoked Woodford reserve old fashioned

icehog3 · 08-16-2021, 09:40 AM

Some more of this. Have a new store pick coming so I can finish this one off as desired.

longknocker · 08-16-2021, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Some more of this. Have a new store pick coming so I can finish this one off as desired.

You Still Favor Booker's???

icehog3 · 08-16-2021, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by longknocker

You Still Favor Booker's???

Booker's is my Number 1 for sure, Greg. But I've never had lots of unicorns, so there's always a chance for a new one.

hotreds · 08-16-2021, 10:13 AM

Should be some good stuff at Shack!

stearns · 08-17-2021, 09:18 AM

Lots of good whiskey last week visiting my family, one standout was a sip from the Sagamore "Ryemagnac" a collab between Julios and Binny's. 4 year rye with a second maturation of 3.5 years in an Armagnac barrel. Drinking it blind I wouldn't even be able to tell you what spirit it was, wish I had grabbed a bottle for myself when they were available, it's not often you get something that unique

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Originally Posted by hotreds

Should be some good stuff at Shack!

I have a vague memory of you posting something last year and me saying "F*&% I wish I was going to Shack." Can't remember now what it was, but looking forward to having a few drinks together

hotreds · 08-17-2021, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by stearns

I have a vague memory of you posting something last year and me saying "F*&% I wish I was going to Shack." Can't remember now what it was, but looking forward to having a few drinks together

Didn't notice you will be there! Will be great to see you again after such a long time! I gather it will be you alone? When will you be arriving?

stearns · 08-17-2021, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

Didn't notice you will be there! Will be great to see you again after such a long time! I gather it will be you alone? When will you be arriving?

The cards played right for me this year, getting in Thursday night with a couple of the CO guys (well coming in with Peter and Glenn, although Glenn is an AZ guy now). Really looking forward to catching up

hotreds · 08-17-2021, 10:10 AM

Most excellent!

The camaro show · 08-23-2021, 07:39 PM

Picked up a Woodford reserve Double oaked today after reading so many good reviews on it. $56 before tax which came out to be about $62.

icehog3 · 08-24-2021, 09:19 AM

Thanks to Hugh, Ben, Peter, Gary and others for some great pours at The Shack!

Thanks to Mike for hooking up the Booker's!

icehog3 · 08-28-2021, 09:59 AM

First time trying EHTaylor Single Barrel last night at QT's bar. I would likely never buy a bottle unless it was a store pick, just too big a crapshoot buying these. Over this particular bottle, I'd have taken EHT Small Batch instead at a fraction of the price.

Other pours last night were Russell SiB and Booker's Shiny Barrel.

08-13-2021, 10:20 AM	#2863
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,282 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Little Kentucky Chew last night.... __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

08-13-2021, 08:14 PM	#2866
Mikepd I Miss Pnoon Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Michael Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 579 Trading: (10)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Today’s wild price gouging adventures around Albany… Elmer T Lee Single Barrel $300 Old Fitz 14 year Bottled in Bond (2020 national release) $500 Good news though, I found another bottle I was looking for, for Shack!

08-14-2021, 10:53 AM	#2868
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,282 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Glad you found the Penelope, Tony. Store not far from here that's known for its picks just offered their Jack Daniels SiB Barrel Proof pick yesterday which sold out quickly. I had a friend snag me a couple, which is great because my other JDBP pick is just about toast. Last night had some 2015 Booker's (shocking, I know). __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

08-15-2021, 11:06 PM	#2869
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!! Smoked Woodford reserve old fashioned

08-16-2021, 09:40 AM	#2870
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,282 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Some more of this. Have a new store pick coming so I can finish this one off as desired. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

08-16-2021, 10:13 AM	#2873
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,662 Trading: (63)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Should be some good stuff at Shack! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

08-17-2021, 10:10 AM	#2877
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,662 Trading: (63)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Most excellent! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

08-23-2021, 07:39 PM	#2878
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!! Picked up a Woodford reserve Double oaked today after reading so many good reviews on it. $56 before tax which came out to be about $62.

08-24-2021, 09:19 AM	#2879
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,282 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Thanks to Hugh, Ben, Peter, Gary and others for some great pours at The Shack! Thanks to Mike for hooking up the Booker's! __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

08-28-2021, 09:59 AM	#2880
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,282 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! First time trying EHTaylor Single Barrel last night at QT's bar. I would likely never buy a bottle unless it was a store pick, just too big a crapshoot buying these. Over this particular bottle, I'd have taken EHT Small Batch instead at a fraction of the price. Other pours last night were Russell SiB and Booker's Shiny Barrel. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!