The Bourbon Thread!! - Page 164

Brian D. · 05-31-2023, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Beagleone

I found this today. Is it any good?

I'm not nearly enough of a bourbon drinker to offer up an opinion on your question. But I think the bottle is cool. When it's empty you can put it with your trophy collection.

Porch Dweller · 05-31-2023, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by kingcobradude

People seem to love blantons. I've not had a chance to try it. Going to be doing a little whiskey hunting later in June

I've never been a fan, but it's been a long time since I've had some. My tastes may have changed since then. But I'm not paying what a lot of places are asking for just to try it again.

stearns · 05-31-2023, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Beagleone

I found this today. Is it any good?

Nice grab! I picked one up for my brother for his wedding, he poured it for like 15 of us and most people were amazed they got to have Blanton's. I tried explaining that it's a gold and the differences but nobody gave a f*ck, at least my brother knew and appreciated it

icehog3 · 05-31-2023, 10:13 AM

I am not a big Blanton's guy but I did like the Gold that Massphatness sacrificed to me and Big Ash a couple years ago. Now if I could get my hands on a SFTB.....

Beagleone · 05-31-2023, 10:36 AM

I've only had a few drams of various Blanton's over the years, I've like the Black a lot that I had at SoCal last year. The regular version is okay, but not always to my palate. I do have a number of bottle of regular Blanton's in my collection (trying to get all of the letters). This was a call from Spec's that I wasn't expecting and wasn't going to pass up on either.

Chainsaw13 · 05-31-2023, 02:17 PM

Called the store I found Blantons at a few weeks back. They mentioned having Bookers. They still do. Question is do I pay secondary prices? $180 for the 23-01, $190 for the 22-03. No deal on buying both.

Beagleone · 05-31-2023, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Question is do I pay secondary prices? $180 for the 23-01, $190 for the 22-03. No deal on buying both.

Prices on Bookers has gone up in the last year. I was used to paying $80-$90, now they are $115 at TW and Spec's. Those are definitely secondary prices. I wouldn't pay that unless I really, really liked the batch.

Chainsaw13 · 06-01-2023, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Beagleone

Prices on Bookers has gone up in the last year. I was used to paying $80-$90, now they are $115 at TW and Spec's. Those are definitely secondary prices. I wouldn't pay that unless I really, really liked the batch.

Msrp is $100 here in Mich. Those aren’t crazy secondary prices (one place was selling Blantons for $200), but not having tried either of these, I can’t justify dropping the cash. So it’s a no go.

icehog3 · 06-01-2023, 08:44 AM

While Booker's 22-03 and 23-01 are the best batches in years, those prices are crazy. It's become a bit harder to find, but when I do it's at $89 and tax. Even FB secondary groups are only at $115-130, those prices are nits Bob.

Replaced one of my favorite bottles of '22 earlier this week.

stearns · 06-01-2023, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Replaced one of my favorite bottles of '22 earlier this week.

I'll take one as well please, my first one went so incredibly quick

icehog3 · 06-01-2023, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by stearns

I'll take one as well please, my first one went so incredibly quick

I did not use much restraint with my first one either, Ben. I lucked into one at retail, not sure how I can get lucky again. Skipped going to Binny's yesterday and missed out of Jack Daniel's 10 and 12 Years, as well as lots of trade bait (EHT, ER, Buffalo Trace sps).

kingcobradude · 06-02-2023, 10:50 AM

Is any of the basil Hayden stuff worth buying?

Porch Dweller · 06-02-2023, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by kingcobradude

Is any of the basil Hayden stuff worth buying?

I don't think so. They want around $50 for their regular offering which is 80 proof. I can get an owner's pick Rebel Cask Strength for the same price that is much tastier. Hell, I can get 3 liters of WT101 for that and I enjoy it more.

icehog3 · 06-02-2023, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kingcobradude

Is any of the basil Hayden stuff worth buying?

Haven't liked any of their expressions, Clay, and I actually poured the Dark Rye down the drain. Knob Creek, Baker's and Booker's (also all from Beam) blow i away.

Porch Dweller · 06-02-2023, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Haven't liked any of their expressions, Clay, and I actually poured the Dark Rye down the drain. Knob Creek, Baker's and Booker's (also all from Beam) blow i away.

I agree 100%.

I've heard reviewers call Basil Hayden's a beginner's "quality" bourbon, where folks feel they're getting a good bourbon because of the price, and the proof won't scare them off. One YT channel mentioned how BH fans are always remarking about how smooth it is. Their response was along the lines of "Yeah, it's smooth because they water it down to 80 Proof, taking away all the complexity and leaving an inoffensive yet mildly tasty pour. Bottle it at 90 or 100 Proof and see how it does."

Chainsaw13 · 06-02-2023, 05:19 PM

My friend just texted a pick of the latest Hazmat he snagged. 144.36 proof. Holy schnikes!

Chainsaw13 · 06-02-2023, 05:28 PM

Started off with a very small pour of BT to prime the palette.

Pour #1 1792 single barrel. Lots of corn flavor, but more like buttered popcorn.

Pour #2 Old Elk Meijer store pick. Really new bottle, but super delicious. Getting some caramel notes.

Porch Dweller · 06-02-2023, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

My friend just texted a pick of the latest Hazmat he snagged. 144.36 proof. Holy schnikes!

Wow!

icehog3 · 06-03-2023, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

I agree 100%.

I've heard reviewers call Basil Hayden's a beginner's "quality" bourbon, where folks feel they're getting a good bourbon because of the price, and the proof won't scare them off. One YT channel mentioned how BH fans are always remarking about how smooth it is. Their response was along the lines of "Yeah, it's smooth because they water it down to 80 Proof, taking away all the complexity and leaving an inoffensive yet mildly tasty pour. Bottle it at 90 or 100 Proof and see how it does."

Well put, James.

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

My friend just texted a pick of the latest Hazmat he snagged. 144.36 proof. Holy schnikes!

What's the bottle, Bob?

Chainsaw13 · 06-03-2023, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

What's the bottle, Bob?

Northern Rye, Barrel #300

05-31-2023, 10:13 AM	#3264
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,295 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! I am not a big Blanton's guy but I did like the Gold that Massphatness sacrificed to me and Big Ash a couple years ago. Now if I could get my hands on a SFTB..... __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

05-31-2023, 10:36 AM	#3265
Beagleone Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Between here and there Posts: 830 Trading: (18)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! I've only had a few drams of various Blanton's over the years, I've like the Black a lot that I had at SoCal last year. The regular version is okay, but not always to my palate. I do have a number of bottle of regular Blanton's in my collection (trying to get all of the letters). This was a call from Spec's that I wasn't expecting and wasn't going to pass up on either. __________________ Whoever said "laughter is the best medicine" didn't have gonorrhea.

05-31-2023, 02:17 PM	#3266
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,180 Trading: (96)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Called the store I found Blantons at a few weeks back. They mentioned having Bookers. They still do. Question is do I pay secondary prices? $180 for the 23-01, $190 for the 22-03. No deal on buying both. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

06-01-2023, 08:44 AM	#3269
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,295 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! While Booker's 22-03 and 23-01 are the best batches in years, those prices are crazy. It's become a bit harder to find, but when I do it's at $89 and tax. Even FB secondary groups are only at $115-130, those prices are nits Bob. Replaced one of my favorite bottles of '22 earlier this week. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

06-02-2023, 10:50 AM	#3272
kingcobradude Now known as Epicdragon7 Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Clay Location: Kansas for now Posts: 382 Trading: (2)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Is any of the basil Hayden stuff worth buying?

06-02-2023, 05:19 PM	#3276
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,180 Trading: (96)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! My friend just texted a pick of the latest Hazmat he snagged. 144.36 proof. Holy schnikes! __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

06-02-2023, 05:28 PM	#3277
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,180 Trading: (96)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Started off with a very small pour of BT to prime the palette. Pour #1 1792 single barrel. Lots of corn flavor, but more like buttered popcorn. Pour #2 Old Elk Meijer store pick. Really new bottle, but super delicious. Getting some caramel notes. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.