The Bourbon Thread!! - Page 216

Chainsaw13 · 11-23-2024, 04:56 PM

Out running errands, decided to stop by one local store I don’t check that often. Night need to stop by more. Redwood Empire Pipe Dream and a Bookers 22-02 (lumberyard batch). Yes please. Then hit up my regular store and the had Little Book Chapter 8. So much for not buying much anymore.

Chainsaw13 · 11-23-2024, 06:58 PM

Chainsaw13 · 11-23-2024, 08:25 PM

Ok, I’ve had a pour of each, still working on the LB. The Pipe Dream is good, if a bit hot. The Lumberyard is a good representation of Bookers. But the LB. Wow! Totally unique because of the high rye. Floral, citrus. Nothing like I’ve had before.

icehog3 · 11-24-2024, 11:38 AM

Very cool finding a '22 Booker's, Bob. I posted in a Booker's group on FB when I found some '16s on a shelf, and some guy starts calling me a liar and demanding I post a receipt. Yeah, Homie don't play those games, F***nuts.

I think Garfield's has an open bottle on LB 8, I am going to have to try a pour.

Chainsaw13 · 11-24-2024, 12:35 PM

If you’re a rye fan, you should like the LB8. But trying before you buy would be a good idea. It’s nothing like what I expected.

Chainsaw13 · 11-24-2024, 02:31 PM

Had another pour of the Lumberyard Batch. Damn good stuff. Wasn’t sure I already had this bottle when I bought it. Turns out I have the 22-01 batch.

icehog3 · 11-24-2024, 06:25 PM

There was a time when I was really into ryes, Bob, but that eventually evolved into high proof bourbon. The only rye I really drink now is Whistlepig single barrel picks (still have quite a few). But it's by Freddie Noe so I'll give it a try. Wish I could get my hands on some Booker's Rye.

I like Lumberyard better than Robbie's as I recall. Neither were standouts but both are solid.

Weelok · 11-24-2024, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

If you’re a rye fan, you should like the LB8. But trying before you buy would be a good idea. It’s nothing like what I expected.

Fantastic pock ups!!! I really love the LB8. I love Rye whisky but this one takes the cake.

stearns · 11-25-2024, 07:56 AM

A few half decent pours between Peter Jeff and myself on Friday, between the three of us we managed to fill up the table

icehog3 · 11-25-2024, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by stearns

A few half decent pours between Peter Jeff and myself on Friday, between the three of us we managed to fill up the table

Quite a STAGG-ering display of whiskey, Ben. I see you have a BTAC bottle HANDY. Lots of choices, WILLET be enough?

icehog3 · 11-25-2024, 09:32 AM

Was inspired by a FB post to open a bottle of Booker's Shiny Barrel (2019-02). A great backstory to the name: Bunch of fat guys sampling bourbon rubbing the dust off the barrels with their huge bellies and that is how you know where the good barrels are.

It is my least favorite of the 4 2019 batches. That being said, it's better than all but a couple batches that have come out since 2019.

Weelok · 11-25-2024, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Quite a STAGG-ering display of whiskey, Ben. I see you have a BTAC bottle HANDY. Lots of choices, WILLET be enough?

Clever and funny. Nice word play. Colonel Taylor would handily approve the use of staggering your word play. Blanton would be sad for no recognition.

Chainsaw13 · 11-25-2024, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Weelok

Clever and funny. Nice word play. Colonel Taylor would handily approve the use of staggering your word play. Blanton would be sad for no recognition.

Russell sadly wouldn’t comment on the situation.

Weelok · 11-25-2024, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Russell sadly wouldn’t comment on the situation.

Russell took the high ground being front and near center. Russel is likely older and wiser than the others but hard to say for certain. Some treasures in that line up.

My challenge would be what to try first????

icehog3 · 11-26-2024, 09:08 AM

Apologies to Colonel Taylor, bird flip to Blanton's, Dave.

icehog3 · 11-26-2024, 09:09 AM

Had some of Hugh's wonderful hazmat ECBP, then killed a Booker's Off Your Rocker. Hooray for backups!

Porch Dweller · 11-26-2024, 02:24 PM

140.2? Wow, I've never had ECBP over 137...and it was incredibly smooth for such a high octane Bourbon.

icehog3 · 11-26-2024, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

140.2? Wow, I've never had ECBP over 137...and it was incredibly smooth for such a high octane Bourbon.

I've found several of the high proof ECBPs to be like that, James. C919 and A120 come right to mind.

Porch Dweller · 11-29-2024, 12:35 PM

Last night's post-Thanksgiving dinner pours. My BIL brought the Taylor. He won it earlier this year in a raffle at his HS reunion for $20. So damned smooth and tasty. The Booker's is good; the peanut funk is not as pronounced as the last Booker's I had (which was a few years ago), but is still there.

icehog3 · 11-29-2024, 03:24 PM

EH Taylor makes one even more thankful at Thanksgiving, James.

11-23-2024, 04:56 PM	#4301
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,198 Trading: (96)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Out running errands, decided to stop by one local store I don’t check that often. Night need to stop by more. Redwood Empire Pipe Dream and a Bookers 22-02 (lumberyard batch). Yes please. Then hit up my regular store and the had Little Book Chapter 8. So much for not buying much anymore. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

11-23-2024, 06:58 PM	#4302
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,198 Trading: (96)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

11-23-2024, 08:25 PM	#4303
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,198 Trading: (96)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Ok, I’ve had a pour of each, still working on the LB. The Pipe Dream is good, if a bit hot. The Lumberyard is a good representation of Bookers. But the LB. Wow! Totally unique because of the high rye. Floral, citrus. Nothing like I’ve had before. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

11-24-2024, 11:38 AM	#4304
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,440 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Very cool finding a '22 Booker's, Bob. I posted in a Booker's group on FB when I found some '16s on a shelf, and some guy starts calling me a liar and demanding I post a receipt. Yeah, Homie don't play those games, F***nuts. I think Garfield's has an open bottle on LB 8, I am going to have to try a pour. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-24-2024, 12:35 PM	#4305
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,198 Trading: (96)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! If you’re a rye fan, you should like the LB8. But trying before you buy would be a good idea. It’s nothing like what I expected. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

11-24-2024, 02:31 PM	#4306
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,198 Trading: (96)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Had another pour of the Lumberyard Batch. Damn good stuff. Wasn’t sure I already had this bottle when I bought it. Turns out I have the 22-01 batch. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

11-24-2024, 06:25 PM	#4307
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,440 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! There was a time when I was really into ryes, Bob, but that eventually evolved into high proof bourbon. The only rye I really drink now is Whistlepig single barrel picks (still have quite a few). But it's by Freddie Noe so I'll give it a try. Wish I could get my hands on some Booker's Rye. I like Lumberyard better than Robbie's as I recall. Neither were standouts but both are solid. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-25-2024, 07:56 AM	#4309
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,391 Trading: (50)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! A few half decent pours between Peter Jeff and myself on Friday, between the three of us we managed to fill up the table __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

11-25-2024, 09:32 AM	#4311
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,440 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Was inspired by a FB post to open a bottle of Booker's Shiny Barrel (2019-02). A great backstory to the name: Bunch of fat guys sampling bourbon rubbing the dust off the barrels with their huge bellies and that is how you know where the good barrels are. It is my least favorite of the 4 2019 batches. That being said, it's better than all but a couple batches that have come out since 2019. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-26-2024, 09:08 AM	#4315
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,440 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Apologies to Colonel Taylor, bird flip to Blanton's, Dave. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-26-2024, 09:09 AM	#4316
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,440 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Had some of Hugh's wonderful hazmat ECBP, then killed a Booker's Off Your Rocker. Hooray for backups! __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-26-2024, 02:24 PM	#4317
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,461 Trading: (24)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! 140.2? Wow, I've never had ECBP over 137...and it was incredibly smooth for such a high octane Bourbon. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

11-29-2024, 12:35 PM	#4319
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,461 Trading: (24)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! Last night's post-Thanksgiving dinner pours. My BIL brought the Taylor. He won it earlier this year in a raffle at his HS reunion for $20. So damned smooth and tasty. The Booker's is good; the peanut funk is not as pronounced as the last Booker's I had (which was a few years ago), but is still there. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

11-29-2024, 03:24 PM	#4320
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,440 Trading: (60)	Re: The Bourbon Thread!! EH Taylor makes one even more thankful at Thanksgiving, James. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!