The Bourbon Thread!! - Page 198

Weelok · 04-09-2024, 11:29 PM

Working on this bottle now. Incredibly sweet. Intense flavors of vanilla and caramel. So intense that for me it’s better with a some ice cubes.

I did go and get two more bottles on order so it gets my buy a bottle or two approval.

icehog3 · 04-10-2024, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Weelok

Working on this bottle now. Incredibly sweet. Intense flavors of vanilla and caramel. So intense that for me it’s better with a some ice cubes.

I did go and get two more bottles on order so it gets my buy a bottle or two approval.

Dave, I approve......

Chainsaw13 · 04-10-2024, 10:49 AM

Did a little hunting this morning, looking for the Bookers 24-01. Seems I may have missed out, but then my normal store hasn’t gotten any yet. Same for the ECBP A124. Did find, and buy, the Barrel Foundation.

icehog3 · 04-10-2024, 02:40 PM

Haven't seen 24-01 around here yet either, Bob. I did grab an A124 at retail.

Curious to hear your thoughts on the Barrell Foundation.

Chainsaw13 · 04-10-2024, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Haven't seen 24-01 around here yet either, Bob. I did grab an A124 at retail.

Curious to hear your thoughts on the Barrell Foundation.

Cracked it about an hour ago. Neck pour, so take it for what that means. It’s pretty darn good. Very pleasant/strong nose. The standard vanilla/caramel on the palate, but there’s a taste of like a cherry cola mixed with a rock n rye. For ~$55, it’s worth picking up.

The same store had two bottles of the Thomas H Handy Sazerac Rye for $799/ea. Yeehaw!

Weelok · 04-11-2024, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Cracked it about an hour ago. Neck pour, so take it for what that means. It’s pretty darn good. Very pleasant/strong nose. The standard vanilla/caramel on the palate, but there’s a taste of like a cherry cola mixed with a rock n rye. For ~$55, it’s worth picking up.

The same store had two bottles of the Thomas H Handy Sazerac Rye for $799/ea. Yeehaw!

Whoa!!!!! Nice markup on that!!!! I got mine for $179. But the Bookers I’ve been buying are marked up I think anywhere from 50% - 100% over MSRP. And the last buy had an option for a tip. No comments on the tip or I would have said use 25% of your 100% markup for the tip.

The new normal around the West Coast.

Chainsaw13 · 04-13-2024, 03:41 PM

Took some beer over to give to my nieces husband. Some older CBS and a few others. Wasn’t expecting anything in return, but he gave me a bottle of Eagle Rare.

Hit up a few stores out that way. Grabbed a store pick of FKNG Straight Bourbon. Looks like it’s 6 year old MGP high rye juice. The sample he gave me sold me on it. Very tasty.

icehog3 · 04-15-2024, 08:49 AM

Sounds interesting, Bob!

QT bought me a pour of '23 GTS in Georgia this weekend. 135 proof of deliciousness.

Tried Garrison small batch later. Not good. Had the bartender turn it into a Manhattan so it didn't go totally to waste.

Weelok · 04-15-2024, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Sounds interesting, Bob!

QT bought me a pour of '23 GTS in Georgia this weekend. 135 proof of deliciousness.

Tried Garrison small batch later. Not good. Had the bartended turn it into a Manhattan so it didn't go totally to waste.

The Stagg looked excellent. Never had the Garrison. Probably avoid it now hah too much else to drink.

New arrivals.

Chainsaw13 · 04-16-2024, 06:50 AM

Nice pickup there, Dave. Was told we’d see the 24-01 sometime in June.

Tom, I had to do a double take. First time I missed the word pour. Here I’m thinking QT hit the parlay on tiger making the cut and used her winnings to buy you a bottle.

icehog3 · 04-16-2024, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Weelok

New arrivals.

Nice, Dave! We have yet to see 24-01 here yet.

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Tom, I had to do a double take. First time I missed the word pour. Here I’m thinking QT hit the parlay on tiger making the cut and used her winnings to buy you a bottle.

Ooh, can we get a "do-over", Bob?

stearns · 04-16-2024, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Tried Garrison small batch later. Not good. Had the bartended turn it into a Manhattan so it didn't go totally to waste.

I would have never thought to do that, good move

icehog3 · 04-16-2024, 01:11 PM

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I would have never thought to do that, good move

It was actually Kristin's idea.

icehog3 · 04-19-2024, 11:18 AM

I cracked the new ECBP (A124) last night. Y'all know I chase the high proofs, but for my palate, this is as good or better than the C923 everyone was chasing and falling over themselves for. Better balance, deeper flavors.

Weelok · 04-19-2024, 12:44 PM

Total Wine auction option. Looking forward to the Birthday. The Barrel Select is a local option. Have to see how it tastes.

Chainsaw13 · 04-19-2024, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I cracked the new ECBP (A124) last night. Y'all know I chase the high proofs, but for my palate, this is as good or better than the C923 everyone was chasing and falling over themselves for. Better balance, deeper flavors.

I’ve seen it locally, but not at my regular B&M. Waiting for them to get it before I buy. Glad to see your quick review. Sometimes it’s not all about the proof or age. Too many people forget that the age statement is what is the youngest age in the bottle. Could be one drop, could be 99%. As long as it tastes good is what counts.

icehog3 · 04-20-2024, 08:49 AM

Congrats on the OFBB, Dave! Had some of last years at the Shack thanks to hotreds Hugh, it was stellar.

Hope you see that A124 soon, Bob, worth MSRP for me.

Got some good news last night and celebrated with my oldest Booker's (or bourbon, for that matter). Thank you Theo!

Chainsaw13 · 04-21-2024, 03:05 PM

Did a little bourbon hunting today. My local store has the WR BP ($150), and Jack 10 ($99). Passed on both. Right now I’m only really hunting ECBP A124 and Bookers 24-01. I have enough to drink right now to go after some of the other HTF’s.

Weelok · 04-21-2024, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Congrats on the OFBB, Dave! Had some of last years at the Shack thanks to hotreds Hugh, it was stellar.

Hope you see that A124 soon, Bob, worth MSRP for me.

Got some good news last night and celebrated with my oldest Booker's (or bourbon, for that matter). Thank you Theo!

Ohhh la la! Congratulations on the good news. Any reason to break out the quality top shelf booze is good news. I’ll whip out a new bottle of that Bookers 23-03 just because you had good news hah. Yummy stuff.

Weelok · 04-21-2024, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Did a little bourbon hunting today. My local store has the WR BP ($150), and Jack 10 ($99). Passed on both. Right now I’m only really hunting ECBP A124 and Bookers 24-01. I have enough to drink right now to go after some of the other HTF’s.

Wouldn’t mind trying that ECBP A124 myself. It’s like leprechaun chests. Hard to find.

04-09-2024, 11:29 PM	#3941
Weelok I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,085 Trading: (21)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Working on this bottle now. Incredibly sweet. Intense flavors of vanilla and caramel. So intense that for me it’s better with a some ice cubes. I did go and get two more bottles on order so it gets my buy a bottle or two approval. __________________ Drink, pray, smoke, and work out.

04-10-2024, 10:49 AM	#3943
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!! Did a little hunting this morning, looking for the Bookers 24-01. Seems I may have missed out, but then my normal store hasn’t gotten any yet. Same for the ECBP A124. Did find, and buy, the Barrel Foundation. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

04-10-2024, 02:40 PM	#3944
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,266 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Haven't seen 24-01 around here yet either, Bob. I did grab an A124 at retail. Curious to hear your thoughts on the Barrell Foundation. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

04-13-2024, 03:41 PM	#3947
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!! Took some beer over to give to my nieces husband. Some older CBS and a few others. Wasn’t expecting anything in return, but he gave me a bottle of Eagle Rare. Hit up a few stores out that way. Grabbed a store pick of FKNG Straight Bourbon. Looks like it’s 6 year old MGP high rye juice. The sample he gave me sold me on it. Very tasty. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

04-15-2024, 08:49 AM	#3948
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,266 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Sounds interesting, Bob! QT bought me a pour of '23 GTS in Georgia this weekend. 135 proof of deliciousness. Tried Garrison small batch later. Not good. Had the bartender turn it into a Manhattan so it didn't go totally to waste. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark! Last edited by icehog3; 04-16-2024 at 01:10 PM.

04-16-2024, 06:50 AM	#3950
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!! Nice pickup there, Dave. Was told we’d see the 24-01 sometime in June. Tom, I had to do a double take. First time I missed the word pour. Here I’m thinking QT hit the parlay on tiger making the cut and used her winnings to buy you a bottle. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

04-19-2024, 11:18 AM	#3954
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,266 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! I cracked the new ECBP (A124) last night. Y'all know I chase the high proofs, but for my palate, this is as good or better than the C923 everyone was chasing and falling over themselves for. Better balance, deeper flavors. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

04-19-2024, 12:44 PM	#3955
Weelok I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,085 Trading: (21)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Total Wine auction option. Looking forward to the Birthday. The Barrel Select is a local option. Have to see how it tastes. __________________ Drink, pray, smoke, and work out.

04-20-2024, 08:49 AM	#3957
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,266 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Congrats on the OFBB, Dave! Had some of last years at the Shack thanks to hotreds Hugh, it was stellar. Hope you see that A124 soon, Bob, worth MSRP for me. Got some good news last night and celebrated with my oldest Booker's (or bourbon, for that matter). Thank you Theo! __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

04-21-2024, 03:05 PM	#3958
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!! Did a little bourbon hunting today. My local store has the WR BP ($150), and Jack 10 ($99). Passed on both. Right now I’m only really hunting ECBP A124 and Bookers 24-01. I have enough to drink right now to go after some of the other HTF’s. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.