The Bourbon Thread!! - Page 175

icehog3 · 09-19-2023, 05:48 PM

Yup, most of it sits on the shelf around here too.

Chainsaw13 · 09-19-2023, 06:17 PM

The guy at the gas station said a manager ordered them a year ago. None have sold. Not the type of place or location for higher end stuff. I’ll pass then. Thanks guys.

MaytagMan · 09-19-2023, 08:43 PM

Happy Birthday!

Chainsaw13 · 09-19-2023, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MaytagMan

Happy Birthday!

It’s still a few days away.

stearns · 09-20-2023, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

The guy at the gas station said a manager ordered them a year ago. None have sold. Not the type of place or location for higher end stuff. I’ll pass then. Thanks guys.

A friends wife bought him the "confiscated" bourbon, I think it was around $150. He would send it out blind to people to prove how meh they are, he did it to me one time and I thought it tasted like a buffalo trace single barrel pick, I wouldn't pay more than $30

icehog3 · 09-21-2023, 09:15 AM

But I'd pay $69 for this one all day....

Chainsaw13 · 09-22-2023, 11:25 AM

It’s a Bourbon Friday! Had a couple small pours of Larceny BP (C922 & B523). Now onto Larceny SB. Now I really understand when reviews when they say it tastes thin. It’s good, but not as robust.

jledou · 09-22-2023, 12:22 PM

Great start to the day Bob!

Chainsaw13 · 09-22-2023, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jledou

Great start to the day Bob!

Thanks! After the Larceny SB was a pour of 1792 SiB. Whew!

hammondc · 09-22-2023, 02:29 PM

Anyone here in the Ohio/KY/MO area that can ship me a bottle of RD1 Amburana? Should be $60-$70

icehog3 · 09-22-2023, 03:27 PM

Nice day indeed, Bob.

I got a couple full proof single barrel picks from a downtown Chicago liquor store. Very excited to try both.

Porch Dweller · 09-22-2023, 08:05 PM

Nice, Tom. I can't remember the last time I've seen any Weller or Stagg around here.

I picked up an Elijah Craig SB B523 today.

icehog3 · 09-25-2023, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

Nice, Tom. I can't remember the last time I've seen any Weller or Stagg around here.

I picked up an Elijah Craig SB B523 today.

Nice, James.

I'm still looking for the C923, sounds like it might be a ripper.

icehog3 · 09-25-2023, 09:24 AM

Cracked a couple new bottles this weekend, the 2019 Maker's Mark Private Selection and Stagg batch 22A.

The Maker's is definitely the best on the 3 Private Selections ('19, '20 & '21), and I'll drink this bottle a little more judiciously.

The Stagg 22A is super hot, and I'm big on high proof bourbons. I'm hoping a little time opern will tame this just a tad.

Chainsaw13 · 09-26-2023, 03:04 PM

Dang, thought I might’ve had a nice score of WhistlePig 10yr SB Rye. Local supermarket had bottles in the clearance rack. Alas, still regular price. They’re just not carrying it in the store any longer.

Chainsaw13 · 09-26-2023, 05:46 PM

Did manage to find a 375ml of High West American Prairie. Not cask strength. Still delicious. I think, and that’s a hard thing to remember, this was the pour my chef friend (RIP Jason) bought me a number of years back. He was running the kitchen at a very popular spot in Detroit that I stopped at before a concert. The whole evening was fantastic.

icehog3 · 09-27-2023, 10:06 AM

Lucked into the new ECBP at a store I hit every couple of months (that's going to change, lol).

13 years 7 months age at 133 proof. Should be right up my alley.

stearns · 09-27-2023, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Did manage to find a 375ml of High West American Prairie. Not cask strength. Still delicious. I think, and that’s a hard thing to remember, this was the pour my chef friend (RIP Jason) bought me a number of years back. He was running the kitchen at a very popular spot in Detroit that I stopped at before a concert. The whole evening was fantastic.

High West is an interesting one, their blends used to include a heavy portion of teenage MGP rye (I think up to 17 year old components) but slowly started incorporating more of their own distillate as it came of age, and I think now most of what they're putting out is distilled by them. I have a couple older bottles that are fun but not my favorite style of rye. I have tried their BouRye releases but don't think I've had their bourbon, did a quick search and American Prairie looks like it's 2+ years old, that could include some older stuff but I'd guess it's still a pretty young average age

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Lucked into the new ECBP at a store I hit every couple of months (that's going to change, lol).

13 years 7 months age at 133 proof. Should be right up my alley.

Nice grabs! People have been asking for it feverously around here, the store owners are telling them to buy more B523 so the distributor will give up the C's. I'd rather overpay and have one shipped in

Chainsaw13 · 09-27-2023, 11:09 AM

Nice score Tom! Patiently waiting for it to drop around here.

Ben, it definitely tasted young, but not overly so. Had a nice sweetness to it. At $22 for the smaller size, it was worth it to try.

gettysburgfreak · 09-27-2023, 12:19 PM

Where are you in MI? I am on the east side and cannot wait for it to drop either. Seems like we are usually a few months behind after release unfortunately.

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Nice score Tom! Patiently waiting for it to drop around here.

Ben, it definitely tasted young, but not overly so. Had a nice sweetness to it. At $22 for the smaller size, it was worth it to try.

09-19-2023, 05:48 PM	#3481
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,295 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Yup, most of it sits on the shelf around here too. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

09-19-2023, 06:17 PM	#3482
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!! The guy at the gas station said a manager ordered them a year ago. None have sold. Not the type of place or location for higher end stuff. I’ll pass then. Thanks guys. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

09-19-2023, 08:43 PM	#3483
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09-21-2023, 09:15 AM	#3486
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,295 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! But I'd pay $69 for this one all day.... __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

09-22-2023, 11:25 AM	#3487
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!! It’s a Bourbon Friday! Had a couple small pours of Larceny BP (C922 & B523). Now onto Larceny SB. Now I really understand when reviews when they say it tastes thin. It’s good, but not as robust. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

09-22-2023, 12:22 PM	#3488
jledou Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jay Location: Kansas Posts: 2,224 Trading: (27)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Great start to the day Bob!

09-22-2023, 02:29 PM	#3490
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,625 Trading: (17)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Anyone here in the Ohio/KY/MO area that can ship me a bottle of RD1 Amburana? Should be $60-$70

09-22-2023, 03:27 PM	#3491
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,295 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Nice day indeed, Bob. I got a couple full proof single barrel picks from a downtown Chicago liquor store. Very excited to try both. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

09-22-2023, 08:05 PM	#3492
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,398 Trading: (24)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Nice, Tom. I can't remember the last time I've seen any Weller or Stagg around here. I picked up an Elijah Craig SB B523 today. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

09-25-2023, 09:24 AM	#3494
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,295 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Cracked a couple new bottles this weekend, the 2019 Maker's Mark Private Selection and Stagg batch 22A. The Maker's is definitely the best on the 3 Private Selections ('19, '20 & '21), and I'll drink this bottle a little more judiciously. The Stagg 22A is super hot, and I'm big on high proof bourbons. I'm hoping a little time opern will tame this just a tad. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

09-26-2023, 03:04 PM	#3495
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!! Dang, thought I might’ve had a nice score of WhistlePig 10yr SB Rye. Local supermarket had bottles in the clearance rack. Alas, still regular price. They’re just not carrying it in the store any longer. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

09-26-2023, 05:46 PM	#3496
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!! Did manage to find a 375ml of High West American Prairie. Not cask strength. Still delicious. I think, and that’s a hard thing to remember, this was the pour my chef friend (RIP Jason) bought me a number of years back. He was running the kitchen at a very popular spot in Detroit that I stopped at before a concert. The whole evening was fantastic. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

09-27-2023, 10:06 AM	#3497
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,295 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Lucked into the new ECBP at a store I hit every couple of months (that's going to change, lol). 13 years 7 months age at 133 proof. Should be right up my alley. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

09-27-2023, 11:09 AM	#3499
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!! Nice score Tom! Patiently waiting for it to drop around here. Ben, it definitely tasted young, but not overly so. Had a nice sweetness to it. At $22 for the smaller size, it was worth it to try. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.