The Bourbon Thread!! - Page 191

icehog3 · 01-27-2024, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Nice pickups there Tom. Was watching the Bourbon Junkies last night, where the blinded all the different Blantons. Top was the gold, but the regular release came in second. I guess it depends on the barrel?

It has to, Bob. I can't imagine the regular being consistently better than SFTB, Takara, etc....

I went back to Binny's yesterday and scored another EHT. I wish evert week was like this.

Chainsaw13 · 01-30-2024, 04:41 PM

The roads finally cleared up, so I hit up a few local shops to see what they had. Tuesdays are delivery day (Fridays too). My main B&M got their ECSB pick in. 9yr, 127.5 proof. Just had a pour, then another. Safe to say I like it. Oakey, chocolate covered cherry, maraschino cherry. For being a fairly high proof, not much Kentucky hug.

While I was there, the one store manager was showing the Heavens Door Bootleg they also got in to another person. Turns out that other guy is a friend of a friend.

mahtofire14 · 01-31-2024, 08:14 AM

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So you’re the one to blame for the shortage?

Just kidding.

Nice pickups there Tom. Was watching the Bourbon Junkies last night, where the blinded all the different Blantons. Top was the gold, but the regular release came in second. I guess it depends on the barrel?

I have the Blantons ranked in that order from my experience as well. It's sad that Blantons gets the hate that it does, but I get it. It's certainly because it's so sought after (mostly because of the horses), but I really think it's one of the best bourbons at that abv. It leaves a little to be desired proof wise, but the flavor is fantastic in my opinion.

Kind of like the Yankees of bourbon I suppose.

icehog3 · 01-31-2024, 08:45 AM

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Kind of like the Yankees of bourbon I suppose.

I was thinking the Corona Light of bourbons, Pete, but I am a douchebag.

icehog3 · 02-01-2024, 12:25 PM

Cracked a '23 Gatsby Reserve last night. 15 year aged MGP. Super delicious and packs a flavor punch for 98.1 proof.

That being said, I like the Volstead and 1st Gatsby releases better.

Beagleone · 02-16-2024, 11:14 PM

Hey Tom...

Chainsaw13 · 02-17-2024, 06:53 AM

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Hey Tom...

icehog3 · 02-17-2024, 09:13 AM

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Hey Tom...

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24-01, Tony?

Beagleone · 02-17-2024, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

24-01, tony?

23-04

icehog3 · 02-18-2024, 10:25 AM

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23-04

Grab me a case?

Beagleone · 02-18-2024, 03:28 PM

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Grab me a case?

That can be arranged!

icehog3 · 02-19-2024, 08:57 AM

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That can be arranged!

stearns · 02-19-2024, 10:11 AM

That's a lotta Bookers, likely on par with how much comes into the entire state over here. It's crazy how rare it is to see it around here, good thing I have a few bottles open that help me scratch the itch when I feel it

A friend put together a march madness competition to determine what the best batch of ECBP is once and for all, he used all 12 year age stated bottles with batch codes, so A118-A123. First matchup was wildly different with a clear winner, second was harder to pick. I think after the first round it's going to start to get pretty tough to tell these apart but I'm super excited to find out the results

Chainsaw13 · 02-19-2024, 10:38 AM

That’s a very cool idea Ben. Good luck with it. Can’t wait to hear your results.

icehog3 · 02-19-2024, 02:00 PM

That is awesome, Ben. I've got a list ranking the batches I've tried, maybe 13-14 since A117. Looking forward to hearing and comparing.

Porch Dweller · 02-20-2024, 08:49 AM

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That’s a very cool idea Ben. Good luck with it. Can’t wait to hear your results.

Chainsaw13 · 02-22-2024, 11:13 AM

Friends got me a gift card from my main local store. Used it yesterday to buy a bottle of Bowman Brothers. Gotta say, for $35, it’s a very good bottle.

mahtofire14 · 02-22-2024, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Friends got me a gift card from my main local store. Used it yesterday to buy a bottle of Bowman Brothers. Gotta say, for $35, it’s a very good bottle.

I've had that as well. It is pretty good stuff. If I remember right, there are two or three different variations and the one I was recommended was goof.

Chainsaw13 · 02-22-2024, 11:20 AM

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I've had that as well. It is pretty good stuff. If I remember right, there are two or three different variations and the one I was recommended was goof.

Yea, there are Bowman Brothers, Issac Bowman and John J Bowman. Idk if Michigan gets the other two.

stearns · 02-22-2024, 11:25 AM

Love me some Bowman, some of the John J Bowman single barrels have been delicious but the Brothers small batch can be right up there with them, just a little lighter on the proof. If you ever get a chance to try any Abraham Bowman's don't pass it up, their annual release that has some seriously big hitters (going back to the old days of 17yr 140+ proof "Abe Bowman" aka GTS single barrels). I got a bottle of their Gingerbread #2 in a lottery a couple years ago, they took barrels used to age Hardywood's gingerbread stout and put some aged whiskey in them to finish off, the result is the perfect snowy winter day pour

01-30-2024, 04:41 PM	#3802
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 roads finally cleared up, so I hit up a few local shops to see what they had. Tuesdays are delivery day (Fridays too). My main B&M got their ECSB pick in. 9yr, 127.5 proof. Just had a pour, then another. Safe to say I like it. Oakey, chocolate covered cherry, maraschino cherry. For being a fairly high proof, not much Kentucky hug. While I was there, the one store manager was showing the Heavens Door Bootleg they also got in to another person. Turns out that other guy is a friend of a friend. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

02-01-2024, 12:25 PM	#3805
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,282 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Cracked a '23 Gatsby Reserve last night. 15 year aged MGP. Super delicious and packs a flavor punch for 98.1 proof. That being said, I like the Volstead and 1st Gatsby releases better. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

02-16-2024, 11:14 PM	#3806
Beagleone Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Between here and there Posts: 830 Trading: (18)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Hey Tom... __________________ Whoever said "laughter is the best medicine" didn't have gonorrhea.

02-19-2024, 10:11 AM	#3813
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,386 Trading: (50)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! That's a lotta Bookers, likely on par with how much comes into the entire state over here. It's crazy how rare it is to see it around here, good thing I have a few bottles open that help me scratch the itch when I feel it A friend put together a march madness competition to determine what the best batch of ECBP is once and for all, he used all 12 year age stated bottles with batch codes, so A118-A123. First matchup was wildly different with a clear winner, second was harder to pick. I think after the first round it's going to start to get pretty tough to tell these apart but I'm super excited to find out the results __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

02-19-2024, 10:38 AM	#3814
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!! That’s a very cool idea Ben. Good luck with it. Can’t wait to hear your results. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

02-19-2024, 02:00 PM	#3815
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,282 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! That is awesome, Ben. I've got a list ranking the batches I've tried, maybe 13-14 since A117. Looking forward to hearing and comparing. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

02-22-2024, 11:13 AM	#3817
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!! Friends got me a gift card from my main local store. Used it yesterday to buy a bottle of Bowman Brothers. Gotta say, for $35, it’s a very good bottle. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

02-22-2024, 11:25 AM	#3820
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,386 Trading: (50)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Love me some Bowman, some of the John J Bowman single barrels have been delicious but the Brothers small batch can be right up there with them, just a little lighter on the proof. If you ever get a chance to try any Abraham Bowman's don't pass it up, their annual release that has some seriously big hitters (going back to the old days of 17yr 140+ proof "Abe Bowman" aka GTS single barrels). I got a bottle of their Gingerbread #2 in a lottery a couple years ago, they took barrels used to age Hardywood's gingerbread stout and put some aged whiskey in them to finish off, the result is the perfect snowy winter day pour __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams