Bourbon Bonanza: Update: It's only money...

December 09, 2021, 09:09 AM

P-220

40's for the EHT Small Batch and anywhere from $32.00-$40.00 for ER.

Both of these are favorites of mine. However, please recognize I have only been in the Bourbon Hunt since May of last year. I still uncertain I would be able to appreciate a Bourbon that costs significantly more than those on my shelf, which for the most part range from $15.00-$60.00.

December 10, 2021, 03:24 PM

GA Gator

Three stores all got barrel picks this week, Blanton’s and ER.

December 10, 2021, 08:46 PM

P-220

WOW!!! What a score.

Enjoy!!!

December 10, 2021, 08:49 PM

P-220

quote:
Originally posted by 911Boss:
Being “new” to bourbon I don’t feel constrained by rules or tradition. While I’m ok drinking it straight, I preferred cold mixed drinks for the most part. Has about 1 shot left in an old bottle of JD so decided to be creative and try something out tonight, say what you will but I liked it.

1.5 oz Jack Daniels, 1.5 oz Grand Marnier, 12 oz Ginger Ale over ice.

Found it tasty and refreshing. Did a search and didn’t find anything using that combination, so it just might be an original.

I finally got around to trying this. It is really good and one I will enjoy again in the future.

December 11, 2021, 07:48 AM

vthoky

quote:
Originally posted by pepsiblue:
I’ve been thinking about getting a bourbon barrel, and making a display out of that.

I found this image a good while back -- might be interesting for you:

December 11, 2021, 08:09 AM

BigSwede

quote:
Three stores all got barrel picks this week, Blanton’s and ER.

You're in my territory bro

December 11, 2021, 03:18 PM

GA Gator

quote:
Originally posted by BigSwede:
quote:
Three stores all got barrel picks this week, Blanton’s and ER.

You're in my territory bro

Super Beverage Grayson
Legacy loganville
Branded Barrel on Pleasant Hill

Super Bev and Legacy were sold out by Fri noonish

Super Bev gets their delivers of Buffalo Trace products on Wed / Thursday check in Thursday late afternoon early evening. Sometimes they hold stuff and put it out early Friday.

December 12, 2021, 10:16 AM

bryanZ06

Has anyone tried one of the Barrell New Year offerings?

https://www.barrellbourbon.com/newyear

I'm going to pick up a Christmas bottle for myself soon and the Barrell caught my eye. The 2021 seemed to have good reviews overall.

Option two for the new bottle is Booker's. Two totally different options, but those two are what I'm between at the moment.

December 12, 2021, 01:55 PM

YellowJacket

Latest family photo. Been nursing the Stagg Jr and Birthday Bourbon for years now.

December 12, 2021, 09:01 PM

911Boss

quote:
Originally posted by P-220:
quote:
Originally posted by 911Boss:
Being “new” to bourbon I don’t feel constrained by rules or tradition. While I’m ok drinking it straight, I preferred cold mixed drinks for the most part. Has about 1 shot left in an old bottle of JD so decided to be creative and try something out tonight, say what you will but I liked it.

1.5 oz Jack Daniels, 1.5 oz Grand Marnier, 12 oz Ginger Ale over ice.

Found it tasty and refreshing. Did a search and didn’t find anything using that combination, so it just might be an original.

I finally got around to trying this. It is really good and one I will enjoy again in the future.

Thanks for the feedback, glad you liked it.

December 12, 2021, 10:40 PM

mr kablammo

I went to several LLS yesterday, Saturday. The lines were dozens of customers long. I bought a bottle of bottom shelf ET BiB. The cases of allocated whiskey were stocked up. Folks are more than happy to celebrate and get over the Covid BS. The sales were oriented to party products.

December 14, 2021, 05:35 PM

P-220

I was talking today with a guy who has been in the hunt for four years.

He likened men and their Bourbon, to boys and their baseball cards....................Hey, he is right. The hunt is a lot of the fun.

December 15, 2021, 12:39 AM

CPD SIG

quote:
Originally posted by bryanZ06:
Has anyone tried one of the Barrell New Year offerings?

https://www.barrellbourbon.com/newyear

I'm going to pick up a Christmas bottle for myself soon and the Barrell caught my eye. The 2021 seemed to have good reviews overall.

Option two for the new bottle is Booker's. Two totally different options, but those two are what I'm between at the moment.

Barrell Bourbon?
No hesitation, DO IT!

I got a bottle of I cant remember what batch 2 years ago for Christmas, probably one of the smoothest yet flavorful bourbons I've ever tasted! Was able to get a bottle of Cask Strength later on... just as good! Talked a few friends into getting bottles as well, and of course some sharing... Not a bad one yet!

I think you'll be pleasantly surprised!

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December 15, 2021, 05:02 AM

bryanZ06

quote:
Originally posted by CPD SIG:
quote:
Originally posted by bryanZ06:
Has anyone tried one of the Barrell New Year offerings?

https://www.barrellbourbon.com/newyear

I'm going to pick up a Christmas bottle for myself soon and the Barrell caught my eye. The 2021 seemed to have good reviews overall.

Option two for the new bottle is Booker's. Two totally different options, but those two are what I'm between at the moment.

Barrell Bourbon?
No hesitation, DO IT!

I got a bottle of I cant remember what batch 2 years ago for Christmas, probably one of the smoothest yet flavorful bourbons I've ever tasted! Was able to get a bottle of Cask Strength later on... just as good! Talked a few friends into getting bottles as well, and of course some sharing... Not a bad one yet!

I think you'll be pleasantly surprised!

With an endorsement like that I couldn't say no! I ordered it this morning. I'm looking forward to cracking it open while watching bowl games on NYE.

December 18, 2021, 08:01 PM

Sigfan Roy

Finally learned how to upload pics. This is my bar and bourbon collection.

The E H Taylor small batch bottled in bond is incredible, my new favorite. Easy drinking on the rocks and very smooth.

December 19, 2021, 08:41 AM

P-220

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
There is a lot of good drinking right there.

December 21, 2021, 06:56 PM

GA Gator

Opened the Christmas bottle for this year a little early. I am not wheat fan, but I can appreciate how smooth this is. This will last a while I don’t drink more than one of these at a time just to sweet.

December 26, 2021, 04:13 PM

FPNunes

New bourbon fan here with a small, yet hopeful collection of small batch bourbons. Have to say that you guys have some great collections.

I'd love to run across a bottle of Blantons for my collection but here in the Tampa Bay area I have less than a zero chance of landing one due to the high demand.

Do you feel that it was worth what you paid for the Blantons?

December 28, 2021, 03:59 PM

ShouldBFishin

Anything from Buffalo Trace seems to be unobtanium around here lately and when they do pop up, my local shop runs a bit high (Eagle Rare was at $70 last time I saw it there).

My daughter was in ND over Christmas and asked me what letter I had on my Blantons bottle. Maybe she found a good deal on one there...

Planning on opening an EH Taylor on New Years Eve