The Bourbon Thread!! - Page 180

Chainsaw13 · 11-01-2023, 09:14 PM

Damn, some nice finds, pours.

Beagleone · 11-02-2023, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Found the latest Booker's batch today, Mighty Fine Batch (2023-03).

I grabbed one last week. I haven't opened it yet as I am scaling down on my drinking. LMK how it taste for you.

icehog3 · 11-02-2023, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Beagleone

I grabbed one last week. I haven't opened it yet as I am scaling down on my drinking. LMK how it taste for you.

I had a pour at a liquor store he day before, Tony. It's good, not great. Pretty peanut forward on first taste.

stearns · 11-02-2023, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I had a pour at a liquor store he day before, Tony. It's good, not great. Pretty peanut forward on first taste.

Which releases from, say, the last 2 years would you put in the "great" bucket?

icehog3 · 11-03-2023, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by stearns

Which releases from, say, the last 2 years would you put in the "great" bucket?

Kentucky Tea and Charlie's are definitely the best 2 since 2021, Ben. I grabbed 4 of each.

Chainsaw13 · 11-04-2023, 09:26 AM

Stopped by my local store. Snagged two ECBP C923 bottles for a friend and a backup RD One Amburana for me. A guy at the store told me they’re doing a 1792 FP SP drop on Black Friday.

icehog3 · 11-05-2023, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Stopped by my local store. Snagged two ECBP C923 bottles for a friend and a backup RD One Amburana for me. A guy at the store told me they’re doing a 1792 FP SP drop on Black Friday.

I've had some excellent 1792 FP picks, Bob, hope it's a good one.

I found this at retail, aged MPG juice for the win.

icehog3 · 11-06-2023, 08:33 AM

I went to the grocery store yesterday to get some fruit. Like I always do, checked out the bourbon. I guess that they're hiding single bottles on the shelves as I had found an Eagle Rare 375 ml single barrel pick a couple weeks ago. I went in yesterday and found bottle of Weller 12 hiding amongst the Scotches. At $39, it was a happy surprise.

Porch Dweller · 11-06-2023, 09:58 AM

Score!

Beagleone · 11-06-2023, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I went to the grocery store yesterday to get some fruit. Like I always do, checked out the bourbon. I guess that they're hiding single bottles on the shelves as I had found an Eagle Rare 375 ml single barrel pick a couple weeks ago. I went in yesterday and found bottle of Weller 12 hiding amongst the Scotches. At $39, it was a happy surprise.

I got a store near me that does this often. It is like hide and seek for grown people (usually men), running up and down the aisles looking for the Easter eggs.

stearns · 11-06-2023, 10:15 AM

Still waiting on a lucky ECBP C923 find, some stores had it and put it out with the allocated stuff even though older batches are sitting on the shelf. I'm hoping it dies down a little and I can walk into a store and see a shelf of them later this year

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I found this at retail, aged MPG juice for the win.

Did you try last year's release? I liked it but thought the finish lacked a little, I like having low proof barrel proof bottles but wish they didn't carry this high of a price tag. Hoping this year's is a touch more tannic to help carry it through

Chainsaw13 · 11-06-2023, 11:16 AM

Weller 12 at msrp. Nice score!

icehog3 · 11-07-2023, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Beagleone

I got a store near me that does this often. It is like hide and seek for grown people (usually men), running up and down the aisles looking for the Easter eggs.

I'm not sure how many people realize they're doing this at Jewel. My hope is "one".

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Originally Posted by stearns

Did you try last year's release? I liked it but thought the finish lacked a little, I like having low proof barrel proof bottles but wish they didn't carry this high of a price tag. Hoping this year's is a touch more tannic to help carry it through

I've tried Volstead and this years' Gatsby. I haven't opened my '22 Gatsby nor sampled it anywhere, Ben, so I can't say.

James and Bob, score indeed!

Chainsaw13 · 11-07-2023, 11:30 AM

Oops, don’t mind if I do.

Had to run out for a few things. Decided to check some stores to see what if anything they got in. There’s one place that’s more of your traditional Fireball purveyor, but the get some good stuff in on occasion. Lucked out today. Only $10 over msrp.

icehog3 · 11-07-2023, 12:15 PM

Nice pickup, Bob! You know Booker's is dear to my heart and liver.

Chainsaw13 · 11-07-2023, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Nice pickup, Bob! You know Booker's is dear to my heart and liver.

I know it is. Surprised you don’t have a Bookers tattoo. Or do you?

So I’ve heard Bookers is hit or miss for people. Especially from batch to batch. I’ve been looking for it since I got started collecting. But wasn’t sure I’d continue after finally tasting it at a local bar. I think it was the Lumberyard batch. Something on the mid palate didn’t agree with me. So when I saw this bottle on their shelf, and just over msrp, I decided to take the chance. Gotta say for the neck pour, this is pretty good. Can’t wait to see how the bottle progresses. Might have to run back by there and snag another bottle. Backup ya know.

Chainsaw13 · 11-07-2023, 12:48 PM

I find it interesting how the distribution system around me works. Bigger stores that do a lot of business can’t get things like Blantons or Bookers. Yet this tiny little store gets it on occasion.

icehog3 · 11-07-2023, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

I know it is. Surprised you don’t have a Bookers tattoo. Or do you?

Negative.

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

So I’ve heard Bookers is hit or miss for people. Especially from batch to batch. I’ve been looking for it since I got started collecting. But wasn’t sure I’d continue after finally tasting it at a local bar. I think it was the Lumberyard batch. Something on the mid palate didn’t agree with me. So when I saw this bottle on their shelf, and just over msrp, I decided to take the chance. Gotta say for the neck pour, this is pretty good. Can’t wait to see how the bottle progresses.

Definitely varies batch to batch, Bob, and frankly there have been as many misses as hits the last few years. That's why I load up on the best ones.

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Might have to run back by there and snag another bottle. Backup ya know.

Oh, I know.

Black Coral · 11-07-2023, 03:38 PM

Well got some extra old forester king ranch in my errands today and the piggyback commemorative bottles for the austin formula f1 race Alfa Romeo team

Two cases of Abandanado baroque especial for couple of the guys

So getting thing progressing today

Porch Dweller · 11-08-2023, 09:30 AM

They had some Baker's 7 on my local AFB so I grabbed one. That's the first time I've seen any in about eight months.

11-01-2023, 09:14 PM	#3581
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!! Damn, some nice finds, pours. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

11-04-2023, 09:26 AM	#3586
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 my local store. Snagged two ECBP C923 bottles for a friend and a backup RD One Amburana for me. A guy at the store told me they’re doing a 1792 FP SP drop on Black Friday. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

11-06-2023, 08:33 AM	#3588
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,284 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! I went to the grocery store yesterday to get some fruit. Like I always do, checked out the bourbon. I guess that they're hiding single bottles on the shelves as I had found an Eagle Rare 375 ml single barrel pick a couple weeks ago. I went in yesterday and found bottle of Weller 12 hiding amongst the Scotches. At $39, it was a happy surprise. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-06-2023, 09:58 AM	#3589
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,392 Trading: (24)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Score! __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

11-06-2023, 11:16 AM	#3592
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!! Weller 12 at msrp. Nice score! __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

11-07-2023, 11:30 AM	#3594
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!! Oops, don’t mind if I do. Had to run out for a few things. Decided to check some stores to see what if anything they got in. There’s one place that’s more of your traditional Fireball purveyor, but the get some good stuff in on occasion. Lucked out today. Only $10 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.

11-07-2023, 12:15 PM	#3595
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,284 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Nice pickup, Bob! You know Booker's is dear to my heart and liver. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-07-2023, 12:48 PM	#3597
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 find it interesting how the distribution system around me works. Bigger stores that do a lot of business can’t get things like Blantons or Bookers. Yet this tiny little store gets it on occasion. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

11-07-2023, 03:38 PM	#3599
Black Coral Have My Own Room Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: John Location: Midland Texas Posts: 2,253 Trading: (11)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Well got some extra old forester king ranch in my errands today and the piggyback commemorative bottles for the austin formula f1 race Alfa Romeo team Two cases of Abandanado baroque especial for couple of the guys So getting thing progressing today

11-08-2023, 09:30 AM	#3600
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,392 Trading: (24)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! They had some Baker's 7 on my local AFB so I grabbed one. That's the first time I've seen any in about eight months. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone