The Bourbon Thread!! - Page 213

icehog3 · 10-09-2024, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Weelok

Should be the same. 6 year 2022 and now an 8 year in 2024.

Hah.

Must be good, let me know how the 8 tastes.

I'll do a side by side in the next couple days, Dave.

Picked up a couple Makers Mark bottles yesterday, my favorite wood finished batch (FAE-02) from 2021, and a new "Lost Recipes Edition 1". I'm hoping the latter will be more interesting than the "Heart 2024" release I opened a few weeks back.

Weelok · 10-09-2024, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Another good acquisition day, a got a bottle of Stagg Jr. Batch 15 in a trade, and my girl at my local called to say she put aside another bottle of Booker's Reserve for me at retail.

Wait I missed this post. Too busy at work.

YOU LUCKY So and So!!!!!!!!! Nice!!!!!

I just ordered a Reserve and some escorts at the regular inflated price and feel lucky to get that hah.

icehog3 · 10-10-2024, 08:04 AM

Looking forward to what you have to say about The Reserves, Dave. Just opened mine last night and it's special, smoky, oaky, vanilla, cocoa.

That being said, first impressions have me liking the Little Book Infinite Blend better.

Porch Dweller · 10-10-2024, 11:09 AM

First time I've seen Booker's on the shelf in quite some time. Grabbed it and some ER. And it had been a while since I've had some Four Roses, so I grabbed two.

icehog3 · 10-10-2024, 11:37 AM

Nice Birthday pickups, James!

Porch Dweller · 10-10-2024, 02:16 PM

Weelok · 10-10-2024, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

First time I've seen Booker's on the shelf in quite some time. Grabbed it and some ER. And it had been a while since I've had some Four Roses, so I grabbed two.

Oh wow. Some nice finds all around!

icehog3 · 10-12-2024, 08:07 AM

Good couple of hunting days here, picked up another Little Book Infinite Blend, and 3 new Booker's (24-03, Master Distiller's Blend) at retail

Also grabbed another Jay West (T8ke) pick, a 9 year single barrel Pinhook.

Weelok · 10-12-2024, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Good couple of hunting days here, picked up another Little Book Infinite Blend, and 3 new Booker's (24-03, Master Distiller's Blend) at retail

Also grabbed another Jay West (T8ke) pick, a 9 year single barrel Pinhook.

Ohhhh nice finds and retail at that!!!!!

icehog3 · 10-14-2024, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Weelok

Ohhhh nice finds and retail at that!!!!!

Yeah, I've been really hit and miss with the Booker's and Little Book at stores the last few years, Dave. This was a bonanza.

icehog3 · 10-16-2024, 10:58 AM

When I acquired this JDSBBP pick a few weeks ago, I didn’t realize it was a Jay West (T8ke) pick until Ben told me. Every pick of his I’ve had (Pinhook, Barrell, Knob Creek etc) has been great. This one is even better than that, just a banger. Hard to believe it’s only 127 proof, it's got a lot of flavor and punch. I kind of lucked into this one.

Weelok · 10-17-2024, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

When I acquired this JDSBBP pick a few weeks ago, I didn’t realize it was a Jay West (T8ke) pick until Ben told me. Every pick of his I’ve had (Pinhook, Barrell, Knob Creek etc) has been great. This one is even better than that, just a banger. Hard to believe it’s only 127 proof, it's got a lot of flavor and punch. I kind of lucked into this one.

Sounds yummy!!!! Got to love barrel picks you trust and enjoy.

Weelok · 10-17-2024, 02:55 AM

Not MSRP. Trying out the 24-03 now. I like it.

G G · 10-17-2024, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Good couple of hunting days here, picked up another Little Book Infinite Blend, and 3 new Booker's (24-03, Master Distiller's Blend) at retail

Also grabbed another Jay West (T8ke) pick, a 9 year single barrel Pinhook.

We have Pinhook Swamp nearby my mom that is regionally infamous because there was a lot of moonshine made in it back in the day, and several locals hid out in it when the Revenuers were chasing them.

icehog3 · 10-17-2024, 08:10 AM

Ain't it the truth about trusted "pickers", Dave.

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Originally Posted by Weelok

Not MSRP. Trying out the 24-03 now. I like it.

I'm hearing great things about 24-03, Dave, I'll have to open one this weekend.

The Reserves is excellent, you should enjoy that too. Keep an eye out for the Little Book Infinite Blend if you can.

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Originally Posted by G G

We have Pinhook Swamp nearby my mom that is regionally infamous because there was a lot of moonshine made in it back in the day, and several locals hid out in it when the Revenuers were chasing them.

Too funny, Greg!

icehog3 · 10-20-2024, 07:41 AM

I opened the newest Booker's (24-03, Master Distiller's Batch). First pour was excellent, very promising balance of sweet (vanilla, molasses) and savory (peanuts, oak). I'll wait a few weeks to pass a real judgement on this one, but first taste was delicious.

icehog3 · 10-21-2024, 11:42 AM

Finished the El Cerritos 6 Year single barrel and opened the 8 Year The latter started much like the first pour of the 6 Year, good but not great. I'm hoping it opens and improves like the 6 Year did.

icehog3 · 10-28-2024, 08:26 AM

Killed some great bottles this weekend. Lots of stuff not pictured including 4 different Old Carter batches, Booker's The Reserves and exports.

stearns · 10-28-2024, 09:47 AM

Looks like a great time, ER17 has eluded me. Those early catches of OC were something special, the financials that have come out as part of the divorce sale show a dramatic reduction in their cost of goods last year which lines up with what I've seen happen with the quality. Swapping out the 12+ year barrels with 6-8 year stuff and still sell for $200+ is a great way to make oodles of cash

I finally got a chance to try Bookers Reserve and LB Infinity, if I were to buy one it would be the LB, nothing wrong with the Bookers but it didn't blow my socks off. I don't think I'll end up buying either but I'm glad I got a chance to sample them

icehog3 · 10-28-2024, 11:19 AM

I agree that LB Infinite is the better of the two, Ben. But I still bought three of each.

10-10-2024, 08:04 AM	#4243
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,251 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Looking forward to what you have to say about The Reserves, Dave. Just opened mine last night and it's special, smoky, oaky, vanilla, cocoa. That being said, first impressions have me liking the Little Book Infinite Blend better. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

10-10-2024, 11:09 AM	#4244
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,378 Trading: (24)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! First time I've seen Booker's on the shelf in quite some time. Grabbed it and some ER. And it had been a while since I've had some Four Roses, so I grabbed two. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

10-10-2024, 11:37 AM	#4245
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,251 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Nice Birthday pickups, James! __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

10-10-2024, 02:16 PM	#4246
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,378 Trading: (24)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

10-12-2024, 08:07 AM	#4248
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,251 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Good couple of hunting days here, picked up another Little Book Infinite Blend, and 3 new Booker's (24-03, Master Distiller's Blend) at retail Also grabbed another Jay West (T8ke) pick, a 9 year single barrel Pinhook. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

10-16-2024, 10:58 AM	#4251
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,251 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! When I acquired this JDSBBP pick a few weeks ago, I didn’t realize it was a Jay West (T8ke) pick until Ben told me. Every pick of his I’ve had (Pinhook, Barrell, Knob Creek etc) has been great. This one is even better than that, just a banger. Hard to believe it’s only 127 proof, it's got a lot of flavor and punch. I kind of lucked into this one. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

10-17-2024, 02:55 AM	#4253
Weelok I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,082 Trading: (21)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Not MSRP. Trying out the 24-03 now. I like it. __________________ Drink, pray, smoke, and work out.

10-20-2024, 07:41 AM	#4256
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,251 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! I opened the newest Booker's (24-03, Master Distiller's Batch). First pour was excellent, very promising balance of sweet (vanilla, molasses) and savory (peanuts, oak). I'll wait a few weeks to pass a real judgement on this one, but first taste was delicious. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

10-21-2024, 11:42 AM	#4257
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,251 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Finished the El Cerritos 6 Year single barrel and opened the 8 Year The latter started much like the first pour of the 6 Year, good but not great. I'm hoping it opens and improves like the 6 Year did. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

10-28-2024, 08:26 AM	#4258
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,251 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Killed some great bottles this weekend. Lots of stuff not pictured including 4 different Old Carter batches, Booker's The Reserves and exports. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

10-28-2024, 09:47 AM	#4259
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,381 Trading: (50)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Looks like a great time, ER17 has eluded me. Those early catches of OC were something special, the financials that have come out as part of the divorce sale show a dramatic reduction in their cost of goods last year which lines up with what I've seen happen with the quality. Swapping out the 12+ year barrels with 6-8 year stuff and still sell for $200+ is a great way to make oodles of cash I finally got a chance to try Bookers Reserve and LB Infinity, if I were to buy one it would be the LB, nothing wrong with the Bookers but it didn't blow my socks off. I don't think I'll end up buying either but I'm glad I got a chance to sample them __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

10-28-2024, 11:19 AM	#4260
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,251 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! I agree that LB Infinite is the better of the two, Ben. But I still bought three of each. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!