The Bourbon Thread!! - Page 167

Mikepd · 06-19-2023, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Have watched two review vids of the Bookers 2023-02, Apprentice Batch. Neither have liked it and say it’s a no buy.

Heard from the bourbon guy at the 'big shop' I get store picks from around me in NY that it's very Oak forward. They should be shelving it soon, so I'm looking forward to Tom's thoughts before buying it.

I got invited to a private Bardstown tasting event later this week at the same shop with Bardstown VP of Product Development. The shop did a single barrel tasting earlier in the year at the distillery of their Origin series, so I'm looking forward to seeing what came out of that!

icehog3 · 06-19-2023, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikepd

Heard from the bourbon guy at the 'big shop' I get store picks from around me in NY that it's very Oak forward. They should be shelving it soon, so I'm looking forward to Tom's thoughts before buying it.

You won't have to wait long, Mike....

kingcobradude · 06-19-2023, 05:55 PM

Hoping I can find some this weekend

Chainsaw13 · 06-19-2023, 07:01 PM

What’s anyone’s thoughts on the JD 12 year? Found a bottle locally, at $90. Didn’t buy, but could go back if it’s worth that price. I’m enjoying my SB barrel strength store pick from another store.

Porch Dweller · 06-19-2023, 07:40 PM

I don't know if anyone else watches the SLB Drinks folks on YT, but they've got their thoughts on the new Booker's up. They don't recommend it. Their one positive: good mouthfeel.

Mikepd · 06-19-2023, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

What’s anyone’s thoughts on the JD 12 year? Found a bottle locally, at $90. Didn’t buy, but could go back if it’s worth that price. I’m enjoying my SB barrel strength store pick from another store.

MSRP I think is around $80 and in the capital region of NY, I've only seen it for $200 and above! For $90 I'd give it a shot, worst case, share it with some friends!

For comparison for $90 I can get two HH BIB, or, a bottle of 9yr KC store pick and a bottle of OGD 114, or, WT Rare Breed and OGD 114 and a few bucks left over, or, a bottle of Barrell 34 and a cheap lunch!

Chainsaw13 · 06-20-2023, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

I don't know if anyone else watches the SLB Drinks folks on YT, but they've got their thoughts on the new Booker's up. They don't recommend it. Their one positive: good mouthfeel.

That was one of the review vids I watched. The other was The Mash and Drum. His video wasn’t even 6 minutes long, he hated it that much.

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Originally Posted by Mikepd

MSRP I think is around $80 and in the capital region of NY, I've only seen it for $200 and above! For $90 I'd give it a shot, worst case, share it with some friends!

For comparison for $90 I can get two HH BIB, or, a bottle of 9yr KC store pick and a bottle of OGD 114, or, WT Rare Breed and OGD 114 and a few bucks left over, or, a bottle of Barrell 34 and a cheap lunch!

Thanks Mike. Unfortunately my friends are more the mixer crowd. Not worth buying it to mix with Coke. As for the HH, I have such a hard time paying the price they want for it now that it’s widely distributed. When I would travel to Kentucky for work I’d pick it up for $15.

icehog3 · 06-20-2023, 08:16 AM

JD12 is going for $275-300 on secondary Bob. I have a bottle and it's tasty but I much prefer the JD Barrel Strength picks. For $90, I'd at least buy it for trade bait.

I'll probably try the new Booker's before watching any reviews so I can go into it without preconceived notions.

kingcobradude · 06-20-2023, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

JD12 is going for $275-300 on secondary Bob. I have a bottle and it's tasty but I much prefer the JD Barrel Strength picks. For $90, I'd at least buy it for trade bait.

I'll probably try the new Booker's before watching any reviews so I can go into it without preconceived notions.

Looking forward to seeing what you think, so I know what to do if I see one this weekend

icehog3 · 06-20-2023, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kingcobradude

Looking forward to seeing what you think, so I know what to do if I see one this weekend

I plan to get to it soon, Clay.

Chainsaw13 · 06-20-2023, 07:46 PM

Snagged a bottle of Sazerac Rye for not a lot over msrp.

icehog3 · 06-21-2023, 08:12 AM

Killed off my Copper Sky single barrel, it wasn't even in the same league as the last CS I had (Hazmat bottle).

Chainsaw13 · 06-21-2023, 12:39 PM

Someone help me stop! Lol. Went hunting upper east side of metro Detroit. Heard from a few owners near me that the upper east side gets more allocated stuff. Figured what the heck. Total Wine was a bust. Store worker tried to push their cheap juice off onto me. No thanks. Next store I went to had good selection, with some really nice store picks. Talked to the owner for a bit. They work off a point loyalty system for their allocated stuff. Because he was the first one with a KC barrel pick, I grabbed one of those. Then went with his recommendation on the MM stave finished bottle (they had two different selections). Because I was grabbing those, he let me get the Eagle Rare at msrp. The Saz is from yesterday.

Mikepd · 06-21-2023, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Someone help me stop! ...

shark · 06-21-2023, 02:14 PM

Bob is plunging headfirst down the rabbit hole!

Porch Dweller · 06-21-2023, 03:19 PM

Chainsaw13 · 06-21-2023, 03:33 PM

You guys aren’t helping. Trying to decide which one to crack open later. Need to set my palate before continuing with Ben’s blind tastings.

Mikepd · 06-21-2023, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

You guys aren’t helping. Trying to decide which one to crack open later. Need to set my palate before continuing with Ben’s blind tastings.

Here's some help, open them all and start sampling!

Chainsaw13 · 06-21-2023, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikepd

Here's some help, open them all and start sampling!

Cracked open the MM. the nose was fantastic. The taste, not so much. Very much dominated by the wood staves used to finish. But, it was the first pour, hopefully it gets better now that the bottle has been opened.

Mikepd · 06-21-2023, 09:15 PM

Picked up a Penelope 4 Grain Barrel Strength (116.6 Proof) tonight. It's been quite a while since having this and thought it would be worth giving a revisit to since MGP acquired the brand recently and some of the Penelope labels will likely become partially allocated soon.

06-19-2023, 05:55 PM	#3323
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06-19-2023, 07:01 PM	#3324
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,175 Trading: (96)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! What’s anyone’s thoughts on the JD 12 year? Found a bottle locally, at $90. Didn’t buy, but could go back if it’s worth that price. I’m enjoying my SB barrel strength store pick from another store. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

06-19-2023, 07:40 PM	#3325
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,377 Trading: (24)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! I don't know if anyone else watches the SLB Drinks folks on YT, but they've got their thoughts on the new Booker's up. They don't recommend it. Their one positive: good mouthfeel. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

06-20-2023, 08:16 AM	#3328
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,251 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! JD12 is going for $275-300 on secondary Bob. I have a bottle and it's tasty but I much prefer the JD Barrel Strength picks. For $90, I'd at least buy it for trade bait. I'll probably try the new Booker's before watching any reviews so I can go into it without preconceived notions. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

06-20-2023, 07:46 PM	#3331
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,175 Trading: (96)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Snagged a bottle of Sazerac Rye for not a lot over msrp. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

06-21-2023, 08:12 AM	#3332
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,251 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Killed off my Copper Sky single barrel, it wasn't even in the same league as the last CS I had (Hazmat bottle). __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

06-21-2023, 12:39 PM	#3333
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,175 Trading: (96)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Someone help me stop! Lol. Went hunting upper east side of metro Detroit. Heard from a few owners near me that the upper east side gets more allocated stuff. Figured what the heck. Total Wine was a bust. Store worker tried to push their cheap juice off onto me. No thanks. Next store I went to had good selection, with some really nice store picks. Talked to the owner for a bit. They work off a point loyalty system for their allocated stuff. Because he was the first one with a KC barrel pick, I grabbed one of those. Then went with his recommendation on the MM stave finished bottle (they had two different selections). Because I was grabbing those, he let me get the Eagle Rare at msrp. The Saz is from yesterday. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

06-21-2023, 02:14 PM	#3335
shark Cigar Smokin' Patriot Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ron Location: Michigan Posts: 3,557 Trading: (0)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Bob is plunging headfirst down the rabbit hole! __________________ Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery None but ourselves can free our minds

06-21-2023, 03:19 PM	#3336
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,377 Trading: (24)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

06-21-2023, 03:33 PM	#3337
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,175 Trading: (96)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! You guys aren’t helping. Trying to decide which one to crack open later. Need to set my palate before continuing with Ben’s blind tastings. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

06-21-2023, 09:15 PM	#3340
Mikepd I Miss Pnoon Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Michael Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 579 Trading: (10)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Picked up a Penelope 4 Grain Barrel Strength (116.6 Proof) tonight. It's been quite a while since having this and thought it would be worth giving a revisit to since MGP acquired the brand recently and some of the Penelope labels will likely become partially allocated soon.