The Bourbon Thread!! - Page 174

icehog3 · 08-30-2023, 06:45 PM

Glad you're digging the Jed, Ben!

I heard about the C923, has it been released anywhere yet? I saw one offered on FB for $200 and thought "WTF"? Sounds like a must have.

I appreciate the blind results you posted as I haven't bought a batch since I believe A121. I'm definitely going to look for a B522 now. Dr

stearns · 08-31-2023, 09:09 AM

The 2021's weren't very great, 2022 seems to be a better year for them, we'll see about 23

C923 has been released in a state or two, I'm expecting to be able to get them as relatively easy as the other batches, certainly won't be paying the $200+ people are asking now, I can be patient

icehog3 · 08-31-2023, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by stearns

The 2021's weren't very great, 2022 seems to be a better year for them, we'll see about 23

C923 has been released in a state or two, I'm expecting to be able to get them as relatively easy as the other batches, certainly won't be paying the $200+ people are asking now, I can be patient

Yeah, for about $140 in savings I will be patient too. It's not Booker's after all.

Chainsaw13 · 08-31-2023, 10:51 AM

I’ll keep my eye out for it in Michigan, but we’re always behind on releases. Have to wait on the state to approve, yada, yada, yada. Still waiting on MM BEP.

stearns · 08-31-2023, 11:37 AM

We're usually a couple releases behind as well, distribution stuff, some states just get things sooner than others

Gabe215 · 09-01-2023, 11:19 AM

Anyone familiar with this Bourbon? Highly touted by the store manager and wasn’t cheap!

jledou · 09-01-2023, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Gabe215

Anyone familiar with this Bourbon? Highly touted by the store manager and wasn’t cheap!

Have not opened batch 34, but in general I do tend to like the Barrell batches

Porch Dweller · 09-02-2023, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jledou

Have not opened batch 34, but in general I do tend to like the Barrell batches

Seconded.

icehog3 · 09-02-2023, 10:16 AM

I am a fan f many of the Barrell batches as well, I've bought multiples of my favorite (28). I've heard good things about 34.

Cracked the 2020 MM Private Selection last night. It's even better than the '21, and I hear that the 2019 I have yet to try is the cream of that crop.

Chainsaw13 · 09-11-2023, 11:18 AM

Stopped by a local B&M, only to find out they had an ER SP last week. Went in two days. Did grab their Filibuster SP. it’s young, 3yr 8mos, but the sample was good. 114 proof. Very much berry forward.

Porch Dweller · 09-11-2023, 11:30 AM

Hit a few places while running errands this morning just to see if there was anything interesting around. Not much to find. I did grab another 4 Roses SBS.

icehog3 · 09-13-2023, 06:59 PM

Peter (physiognomy) surprised me with an awesome bottle today, a 8 Year Pinhook single barrel pick, "Blucifer". 114 proof with a cool Halloween themed label. I've loved the Pinhook high proof picks I've had, can't wait to crack this one. Thank you Peter!

physiognomy · 09-13-2023, 07:20 PM

Hope you enjoy, my friend! Hard to go wrong with 8yr 21% rye MGP at barrel proof. I noticed a good bit more wood on this vs the 7yr. My bottle seemed to open up after a bit of air.

icehog3 · 09-13-2023, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by physiognomy

Hope you enjoy, my friend! Hard to go wrong with 8yr 21% rye MGP at barrel proof. I noticed a good bit more wood on this vs the 7yr. My bottle seemed to open up after a bit of air.

I am sure I will, right up my alley Peter! Every bit of it sounds good. I'll make sure to give it a couple weeks before I do a second pour as well.

Beagleone · 09-14-2023, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Peter (physiognomy) surprised me with an awesome bottle today, a 8 Year Pinhook single barrel pick, "Blucifer". 114 proof with a cool Halloween themed label. I've loved the Pinhook high proof picks I've had, can't wait to crack this one. Thank you Peter!

That is a cool label. I do like Pinhook, but haven't had any in a while. Might have to do some digging in my supply.

icehog3 · 09-14-2023, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Beagleone

That is a cool label. I do like Pinhook, but haven't had any in a while. Might have to do some digging in my supply.

Yes Tony, I realized I didn't have a single Pinhook left, so the gift gets better and better!

stearns · 09-14-2023, 11:02 AM

Love the label on it, almost bought the bottle just for that. It's a reference to the cursed horse statue out by the airport where it fell over and killed the artist as he was putting it up (or something like that)

icehog3 · 09-15-2023, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by stearns

Love the label on it, almost bought the bottle just for that. It's a reference to the cursed horse statue out by the airport where it fell over and killed the artist as he was putting it up (or something like that)

Maybe I should sacrifice it to the gods then?

Chainsaw13 · 09-19-2023, 02:29 PM

Any secondary or trade value for Kentucky Owl? Found a place with four different bottles (multiple of each) that ain’t going anywhere anytime soon. 10yr Rye, St Pats, Confiscated, and I think Batch 11.

stearns · 09-19-2023, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Any secondary or trade value for Kentucky Owl? Found a place with four different bottles (multiple of each) that ain’t going anywhere anytime soon. 10yr Rye, St Pats, Confiscated, and I think Batch 11.

Outside of Rye Batch 1 and 2, easy pass. Even those don't have a crazy secondary value (SRP $200, secondary $300) but they are damn delicious. I think those were 11yr's and are mostly long gone from stores. I have never tried batch 2 but it's from the same stocks as 1 which I've had a few times

08-30-2023, 06:45 PM	#3461
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,282 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Glad you're digging the Jed, Ben! I heard about the C923, has it been released anywhere yet? I saw one offered on FB for $200 and thought "WTF"? Sounds like a must have. I appreciate the blind results you posted as I haven't bought a batch since I believe A121. I'm definitely going to look for a B522 now. Dr __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

08-31-2023, 09:09 AM	#3462
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,386 Trading: (50)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! The 2021's weren't very great, 2022 seems to be a better year for them, we'll see about 23 C923 has been released in a state or two, I'm expecting to be able to get them as relatively easy as the other batches, certainly won't be paying the $200+ people are asking now, I can be patient __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

08-31-2023, 10:51 AM	#3464
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!! I’ll keep my eye out for it in Michigan, but we’re always behind on releases. Have to wait on the state to approve, yada, yada, yada. Still waiting on MM BEP. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

08-31-2023, 11:37 AM	#3465
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,386 Trading: (50)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! We're usually a couple releases behind as well, distribution stuff, some states just get things sooner than others __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

09-01-2023, 11:19 AM	#3466
Gabe215 Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2012 First Name: Gabe Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,120 Trading: (20)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Anyone familiar with this Bourbon? Highly touted by the store manager and wasn’t cheap!

09-02-2023, 10:16 AM	#3469
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,282 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! I am a fan f many of the Barrell batches as well, I've bought multiples of my favorite (28). I've heard good things about 34. Cracked the 2020 MM Private Selection last night. It's even better than the '21, and I hear that the 2019 I have yet to try is the cream of that crop. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

09-11-2023, 11:18 AM	#3470
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!! Stopped by a local B&M, only to find out they had an ER SP last week. Went in two days. Did grab their Filibuster SP. it’s young, 3yr 8mos, but the sample was good. 114 proof. Very much berry forward. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

09-11-2023, 11:30 AM	#3471
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!! Hit a few places while running errands this morning just to see if there was anything interesting around. Not much to find. I did grab another 4 Roses SBS. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

09-13-2023, 06:59 PM	#3472
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,282 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Peter (physiognomy) surprised me with an awesome bottle today, a 8 Year Pinhook single barrel pick, "Blucifer". 114 proof with a cool Halloween themed label. I've loved the Pinhook high proof picks I've had, can't wait to crack this one. Thank you Peter! __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

09-13-2023, 07:20 PM	#3473
physiognomy Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 563 Trading: (18)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Hope you enjoy, my friend! Hard to go wrong with 8yr 21% rye MGP at barrel proof. I noticed a good bit more wood on this vs the 7yr. My bottle seemed to open up after a bit of air.

09-14-2023, 11:02 AM	#3477
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,386 Trading: (50)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Love the label on it, almost bought the bottle just for that. It's a reference to the cursed horse statue out by the airport where it fell over and killed the artist as he was putting it up (or something like that) __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

09-19-2023, 02:29 PM	#3479
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!! Any secondary or trade value for Kentucky Owl? Found a place with four different bottles (multiple of each) that ain’t going anywhere anytime soon. 10yr Rye, St Pats, Confiscated, and I think Batch 11. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.