The Bourbon Thread!! - Page 160

Porch Dweller · 05-14-2023, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian D.

I like your story, GG. I'm sure nobody here objects. After all, they let me post up about which gas station I got my tumbler filled at, in the thread about fancy coffee.

icehog3 · 05-14-2023, 09:14 AM

What a story Greg, amazing!

Have you ever seen the movie "Lawless"? It's pretty good.

And a little Willie too (phrasing) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKMOIPPsAkA

icehog3 · 05-14-2023, 09:15 AM

I can't keep my hands off this 11 year, 109 proof ECBP pick. Freaking oak bomb.

Chainsaw13 · 05-14-2023, 10:28 AM

I agree with Brian, James and Tom. Great story GG.

Stopped by a store on my way home from the cemetery. Huge bourbon selection. They had a bottle of Booker 2022-04 (I believe that’s the date I saw) and a bottle of Little Book Chapter 6. $200/ea. what I expected. But $200 for Blantons.

icehog3 · 05-14-2023, 05:05 PM

None of those should be that way, Bob, Little Book is closest to retail. Booker's is $89 now, Blanton's maybe $65? WTF?

Porch Dweller · 05-14-2023, 06:44 PM

I don't even like Blanton's at $65, let alone $200. I've just never been much of a fan.

I can get Booker's for around $80-ish on my local Air Force Base, luckily.

Chainsaw13 · 05-15-2023, 05:13 AM

Unfortunately prices around me are crazy for the HTF stuff. This guy had a really nice selection of bottles, but I think he’s over estimating what people will pay. Then the stuff just sits on the shelf.

stearns · 05-15-2023, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

I don't even like Blanton's at $65, let alone $200. I've just never been much of a fan.

I can get Booker's for around $80-ish on my local Air Force Base, luckily.

I'm in a semi-bourbon online group where last week a guy says "I'm having my friend join the group, he has a ton of crazy bourbon you guys will love him" and his friend immediately posts a brag video... slowly showing the 7 bottles of Blanton's he has and something about being only one letter away...

Now $80 Bookers? That's the deal right there

icehog3 · 05-15-2023, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

I don't even like Blanton's at $65, let alone $200. I've just never been much of a fan.

I can get Booker's for around $80-ish on my local Air Force Base, luckily.

Yup, not a Blanton's guy either James, though I'd buy a SFTB at MSRP.

Booker's 23-01, Charlie's Batch. Get it. I'll buy the open bottle if you don't like it.

jledou · 05-15-2023, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Agreed!

Yesterday’s acquisition and subsequent pour. Delicious. Very much vanilla on the nose. Carries over to the taste, where I also got small hints of chocolate covered cherries, even once what I thought was butterscotch. The burn hits you right at the back of the throat, in a good way.

I did like the one bottle I have been able to find. A great wheated at full proof.

Porch Dweller · 05-15-2023, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Yup, not a Blanton's guy either James, though I'd buy a SFTB at MSRP.

Booker's 23-01, Charlie's Batch. Get it. I'll buy the open bottle if you don't like it.

G G · 05-15-2023, 06:22 PM

Thanks for acceptance of the story. A little further, not sure 100% how true this one is. The summer I graduated high school (1983) my dad had about 6 OR 8 quarts of moonshine that he made way back in the day. he claimed he had buried it for 20+ years, not real sure it that was the truth or not. But what I can tell you is the shine was about 90 proof, which dad always said anything over 90 proof was not drinking shine. This shine was smooth as water. You could pour some on ice and drink it with just a little burn in the gut. After about 2 or 3 sips though, your legs would kinda get rubbery on ya. LOL

Beagleone · 05-15-2023, 06:37 PM

Grabbed a bottle of Booker's 2023-01 Charlie's Batch. Haven't opened it yet. Looking for a second before I do that.

I've backed off of the hunt, although there are a few bottles I am looking for. I've got too much right now and most of it is on the floor. Going to look in some industrial shelves to get it off he floor this summer. I also backed off drinking due to some recent accidents I've experienced. I just didn't feel like drinking as I recovered.

Chainsaw13 · 05-15-2023, 06:51 PM

Awesome story addition Greg. I’d like to try some real shine someday. Not the mass produced stuff you can buy at the store.

As for Bookers, I’m hoping to snag a bottle soon. Local grocery store is supposed to have some soon.

Porch Dweller · 05-15-2023, 07:19 PM

At my first duty station (Tinker AFB, OK) my NCOIC, Jerry, was from waaaaay up in the mountains of Tennessee. 'Shine was part of his family's culture. He drove home about twice a year to visit family. Each time he returned he brought back two or three two-liter Pepsi bottles filled with 'shine.

We were a fun-loving group so someone was hosting a party every weekend. Jerry would bring some 'shine occasionally and pass the bottle around. Eventually he realized I was the only one that would continue to drink it with him. Nobody else liked it but I did, so at some point in every party he'd give me a look and we'd go sip some 'shine. It tasted like a blend of vodka, mezcal, and light rum. That may sound nasty, but it was actually pretty tasty. Jerry's family's best estimate was it was around 115 proof. It had a mule kick right up front but was surprisingly pleasant and smooth going down.

Good times...

G G · 05-15-2023, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Awesome story addition Greg. I’d like to try some real shine someday. Not the mass produced stuff you can buy at the store.

As for Bookers, I’m hoping to snag a bottle soon. Local grocery store is supposed to have some soon.

I am def not a shine expert by any stretch. But there is folks who know how to make it, and there are those that don't but do anyway. It's a different taste for sure, but when it's good and smooth it's pretty good stuff.

stearns · 05-16-2023, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by G G

I am def not a shine expert by any stretch. But there is folks who know how to make it, and there are those that don't but do anyway. It's a different taste for sure, but when it's good and smooth it's pretty good stuff.

My father in law used to get some stuff from West Virginia, always had a mason jar in the freezer and would pull it out towards the end of parties. Sure was tasty, I never asked where he got it but I've had my share of bad stuff, the good sure can be good

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Originally Posted by Beagleone

I've backed off of the hunt, although there are a few bottles I am looking for. I've got too much right now and most of it is on the floor. Going to look in some industrial shelves to get it off he floor this summer

Storage is the real concern, I don't drink nearly enough and am out of space as well, I need to kill off at least 5-6 before I can bring more bottles into the house

icehog3 · 05-16-2023, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by stearns

I need to kill off at least 5-6 before I can bring more bottles into the house

stearns · 05-16-2023, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

icehog3 · 05-16-2023, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by stearns

05-14-2023, 09:14 AM	#3182
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,257 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! What a story Greg, amazing! Have you ever seen the movie "Lawless"? It's pretty good. And a little Willie too (phrasing) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKMOIPPsAkA __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

05-14-2023, 09:15 AM	#3183
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,257 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! I can't keep my hands off this 11 year, 109 proof ECBP pick. Freaking oak bomb. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

05-14-2023, 10:28 AM	#3184
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,176 Trading: (96)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! I agree with Brian, James and Tom. Great story GG. Stopped by a store on my way home from the cemetery. Huge bourbon selection. They had a bottle of Booker 2022-04 (I believe that’s the date I saw) and a bottle of Little Book Chapter 6. $200/ea. what I expected. But $200 for Blantons. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

05-14-2023, 05:05 PM	#3185
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,257 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! None of those should be that way, Bob, Little Book is closest to retail. Booker's is $89 now, Blanton's maybe $65? WTF? __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

05-14-2023, 06:44 PM	#3186
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,382 Trading: (24)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! I don't even like Blanton's at $65, let alone $200. I've just never been much of a fan. I can get Booker's for around $80-ish on my local Air Force Base, luckily. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

05-15-2023, 05:13 AM	#3187
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,176 Trading: (96)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Unfortunately prices around me are crazy for the HTF stuff. This guy had a really nice selection of bottles, but I think he’s over estimating what people will pay. Then the stuff just sits on the shelf. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

05-15-2023, 06:22 PM	#3192
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,723 Trading: (10)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Thanks for acceptance of the story. A little further, not sure 100% how true this one is. The summer I graduated high school (1983) my dad had about 6 OR 8 quarts of moonshine that he made way back in the day. he claimed he had buried it for 20+ years, not real sure it that was the truth or not. But what I can tell you is the shine was about 90 proof, which dad always said anything over 90 proof was not drinking shine. This shine was smooth as water. You could pour some on ice and drink it with just a little burn in the gut. After about 2 or 3 sips though, your legs would kinda get rubbery on ya. LOL

05-15-2023, 06:37 PM	#3193
Beagleone Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Between here and there Posts: 830 Trading: (18)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Grabbed a bottle of Booker's 2023-01 Charlie's Batch. Haven't opened it yet. Looking for a second before I do that. I've backed off of the hunt, although there are a few bottles I am looking for. I've got too much right now and most of it is on the floor. Going to look in some industrial shelves to get it off he floor this summer. I also backed off drinking due to some recent accidents I've experienced. I just didn't feel like drinking as I recovered. __________________ Whoever said "laughter is the best medicine" didn't have gonorrhea.

05-15-2023, 06:51 PM	#3194
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,176 Trading: (96)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Awesome story addition Greg. I’d like to try some real shine someday. Not the mass produced stuff you can buy at the store. As for Bookers, I’m hoping to snag a bottle soon. Local grocery store is supposed to have some soon. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

05-15-2023, 07:19 PM	#3195
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,382 Trading: (24)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! At my first duty station (Tinker AFB, OK) my NCOIC, Jerry, was from waaaaay up in the mountains of Tennessee. 'Shine was part of his family's culture. He drove home about twice a year to visit family. Each time he returned he brought back two or three two-liter Pepsi bottles filled with 'shine. We were a fun-loving group so someone was hosting a party every weekend. Jerry would bring some 'shine occasionally and pass the bottle around. Eventually he realized I was the only one that would continue to drink it with him. Nobody else liked it but I did, so at some point in every party he'd give me a look and we'd go sip some 'shine. It tasted like a blend of vodka, mezcal, and light rum. That may sound nasty, but it was actually pretty tasty. Jerry's family's best estimate was it was around 115 proof. It had a mule kick right up front but was surprisingly pleasant and smooth going down. Good times... __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone