The Bourbon Thread!! - Page 181

icehog3 · 11-08-2023, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

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.

Did you ever have any Baker's 7 Year when it was small batch as opposed to single barrel produced currently, James?

Porch Dweller · 11-08-2023, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Did you ever have any Baker's 7 Year when it was small batch as opposed to single barrel produced currently, James?

No, I didn't. Which one do you think is tastier?

icehog3 · 11-09-2023, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

No, I didn't. Which one do you think is tastier?

I much preferred the old small batch, James. Much more consistency, the single barrels have been quite varied in taste for me.

Chainsaw13 · 11-09-2023, 10:31 AM

Hit up my regular store this morning. Really don’t need anything else, but wanted to see what they might’ve gotten in. Bookers 23-02, WT Kentucky Spirit SB, Russel’s SP. Talked with the owner. Might get him to sell me a bottle of MM Cellar Aged. I did come home with the WT.

icehog3 · 11-09-2023, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Hit up my regular store this morning. Really don’t need anything else, but wanted to see what they might’ve gotten in. Bookers 23-02, WT Kentucky Spirit SB, Russel’s SP. Talked with the owner. Might get him to sell me a bottle of MM Cellar Aged. I did come home with the WT.

Booker's 23-02 (Apprentice) isn't one of my favorite batches, Bob, probably a wise pass.

I've heard some Maker's Mark fans say that the Cellar Aged isn't much different than the Cask Strength that sells for $35. I haven't tried the CA, just passing along what I've heard.

Black Coral · 11-09-2023, 12:41 PM

Just got my hands on the formula one commemorative bottle piggy back from whistle pig. Alfa Romeo team bottle.

Will be opening on and have one to keep sealed.

Something different for the palate and one for being a formula one fan.

Chainsaw13 · 11-09-2023, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Booker's 23-02 (Apprentice) isn't one of my favorite batches, Bob, probably a wise pass.

I've heard some Maker's Mark fans say that the Cellar Aged isn't much different than the Cask Strength that sells for $35. I haven't tried the CA, just passing along what I've heard.

I’ve tried both MM. Had a taste of the MM Cellar Aged at a local bar. It’s really good, definitely different from the cask strength. I’d honestly buy it to trade/sell if I can get one.

Porch Dweller · 11-09-2023, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I much preferred the old small batch, James. Much more consistency, the single barrels have been quite varied in taste for me.

icehog3 · 11-10-2023, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

I’ve tried both MM. Had a taste of the MM Cellar Aged at a local bar. It’s really good, definitely different from the cask strength. I’d honestly buy it to trade/sell if I can get one.

Interesting and good to hear., Bob.

Yeah, if I could get one around MSRP, absolutely great trade bait.

icehog3 · 11-10-2023, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Black Coral

Just got my hands on the formula one commemorative bottle piggy back from whistle pig. Alfa Romeo team bottle.

Will be opening on and have one to keep sealed.

Something different for the palate and one for being a formula one fan.

Great minds....I opened another of my favorite WP pick last night.

big a · 11-12-2023, 05:21 PM

Finishing a bulleit BP pick. Some of these are pretty good, some are pretty just ok at best. Luckily this was a good one.

icehog3 · 11-13-2023, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by big a

Finishing a bulleit BP pick. Some of these are pretty good, some are pretty just ok at best. Luckily this was a good one.

That's the dilemma with the picks.... you just never know until you try.

stearns · 11-13-2023, 11:11 AM

Happy Monday Bourbon Fam

Thinking about going down to the shop to pick up a couple Russell's picks to bring to the two houses we're visiting for thanksgiving, nothing beats the gift of a turkey, plus they had three different barrels so I'll get an excuse to try two of em

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Yeah, if I could get one around MSRP, absolutely great trade bait.

I have fun trades if you find one

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

I’ve tried both MM. Had a taste of the MM Cellar Aged at a local bar. It’s really good, definitely different from the cask strength. I’d honestly buy it to trade/sell if I can get one.

I have fun trades if you find one

icehog3 · 11-13-2023, 12:59 PM

A DEVR, Ben?

Yeah, I don't know what that is.

stearns · 11-13-2023, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

A DEVR, Ben?

Yeah, I don't know what that is.

Double Eagle Very Rare. Used to be the top dog until this Eagle Rare 25yr came along, now it's a steal at only $2.5k retail

icehog3 · 11-14-2023, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by stearns

Double Eagle Very Rare. Used to be the top dog until this Eagle Rare 25yr came along, now it's a steal at only $2.5k retail

So maybe $2.6 K on secondary?

Chainsaw13 · 11-15-2023, 06:16 PM

Watching a review on Bookers 2023-04, The Storyteller Batch. Got a good review. Typical Bookers notes, but sweet, viscous. Going to keep my eye out for it.

icehog3 · 11-16-2023, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Watching a review on Bookers 2023-04, The Storyteller Batch. Got a good review. Typical Bookers notes, but sweet, viscous. Going to keep my eye out for it.

Hoping that one hits Chicago soon as well, Bob.

I got a call from Binny's last night, grabbed one of these at retail. First bottle I've owned since about Act 5.

stearns · 11-16-2023, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Hoping that one hits Chicago soon as well, Bob.

I got a call from Binny's last night, grabbed one of these at retail. First bottle I've owned since about Act 5.

Curious to hear how this one is, with the serious ramp up to almost 200k bottles this year couples with continues price increases I'm expecting this one to be somewhat available but haven't heard if quality dropped with the volume increase

Black Coral · 11-16-2023, 10:09 AM

Got a call at 8pm weller 12 on shelf for 59.00

Well we all went grabbed three bottles
Left from 6. All went to people we know

It was a good grab

11-09-2023, 10:31 AM	#3604
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,177 Trading: (96)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Hit up my regular store this morning. Really don’t need anything else, but wanted to see what they might’ve gotten in. Bookers 23-02, WT Kentucky Spirit SB, Russel’s SP. Talked with the owner. Might get him to sell me a bottle of MM Cellar Aged. I did come home with the WT. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

11-09-2023, 12:41 PM	#3606
Black Coral Have My Own Room Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: John Location: Midland Texas Posts: 2,252 Trading: (11)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Just got my hands on the formula one commemorative bottle piggy back from whistle pig. Alfa Romeo team bottle. Will be opening on and have one to keep sealed. Something different for the palate and one for being a formula one fan.

11-12-2023, 05:21 PM	#3611
big a Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: Ohio Posts: 913 Trading: (42)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Finishing a bulleit BP pick. Some of these are pretty good, some are pretty just ok at best. Luckily this was a good one. __________________ "If heaven has no cigars, I shall not go there" -Mark Twain

11-13-2023, 12:59 PM	#3614
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,266 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! A DEVR, Ben? Yeah, I don't know what that is. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-15-2023, 06:16 PM	#3617
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,177 Trading: (96)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Watching a review on Bookers 2023-04, The Storyteller Batch. Got a good review. Typical Bookers notes, but sweet, viscous. Going to keep my eye out for it. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

11-16-2023, 10:09 AM	#3620
Black Coral Have My Own Room Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: John Location: Midland Texas Posts: 2,252 Trading: (11)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Got a call at 8pm weller 12 on shelf for 59.00 Well we all went grabbed three bottles Left from 6. All went to people we know It was a good grab