I was able to find a Weller Full Proof and an EHT SB last week. Will open the Weller on NYE.

I’ve gotten in the habit of checking the booze cabinet every time I go to the grocery store.

Decided today was the day to try Rye. I’ve seen several references to the Sazerac on here and the Templeton seems to get good reviews. Tempelton was on sale as well, $30 vs regular price of $55 and I am a sucker for a good deal.

My bottle of Buffalo Trace is at the halfway mark, so bought a bottle of Four Roses as a GP bourbon for mixed drinks once the BT is gone.





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Just cracked open the Sazerac and gave it a try neat. Really liked it, very smooth with nice flavors and finish. Mixed with whiskey sour mix and Pepsi it is just as good (maybe even better?) than Straight Bourbon.

Can’t wait to try the Templeton and see how it compares.

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Was able to score this at TPS this morning, in Newport, KY.
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Very Nice! How do you like it?

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Originally posted by tlbailey1:
Very Nice! How do you like it?

I still have not cracked it open. I felt obligated to buy it since they had it when I was there.

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Originally posted by P-220:

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Originally posted by tlbailey1:
Very Nice! How do you like it?

I still have not cracked it open. I felt obligated to buy it since they had it when I was there.

Isn't this funny about bourbon? Around here, in FL, developing a rapport with a shop owner sometimes requires buying a bottle of something that maybe you weren't specifically looking for or maybe it's a few dollars more than you want to spend, but it goes a long way for scoring the hard to find bottles down the road. This of course varies from state to state or city to city.

P-220 - how did your casserole turn out?

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P-220 - how did your casserole turn out?

It was good.

Evan Williams - Small Batch.......I like it.

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Originally posted by P-220:

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Originally posted by tlbailey1:
Very Nice! How do you like it?

I still have not cracked it open. I felt obligated to buy it since they had it when I was there.

Isn't this funny about bourbon? Around here, in FL, developing a rapport with a shop owner sometimes requires buying a bottle of something that maybe you weren't specifically looking for or maybe it's a few dollars more than you want to spend, but it goes a long way for scoring the hard to find bottles down the road. This of course varies from state to state or city to city.

I've been doing the same for the last 7 months hoping to find a bottle of Blanton's and have managed to come up with some really nice finds.

Apparently, the West Coast of Florida is not the place to luck into specifics when collecting Bourbon. The hunt continues...

If anybody is in the N GA area and looking for Japanese whiskey, I came across the mother lode.

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If anybody is in the N GA area and looking for Japanese whiskey, I came across the mother lode.

You sure did! Great find.

Well that was an interesting weekend! Lots of the normal BT products getting dropped on stores, but I heard a rumor that some unicorns would be hitting shelves soon and me and my little group of friends went hunting!

Friday afternoon I managed to score a Rock Hill Farms, which is delicious, if you're wondering. Then snagged a backup EHT small batch for the bunker. Saturday morning I started at a known location and didn't get anything I was after, but was able to grab a couple bottles for hunting friends.

Next store I did get a 1792 Aged 12 years, then 3rd store was a pair of WT Kentucky Spirit (one for another friend). They all found the Weller 107, and one had a friend score them a WT Master's keep One at an out of town location!

The guy I picked up 2 bottles for struck out on the Old Fitzgerald 11yr and RHF too. I did manage to grab another backup KC12.

Monday, I had some time so made a loop and hit 15 stores in search of the Old Fitz or RHF. NADA. But I did manage to score not one, but TWO bottles of the Wild Turkey Master's Keep!!

Our state had 30 bottles, and my little group ended up with 4 of them! One of these days I will have to find a new method to post up pictures.

Also found a few new connections at our stores and picked up further intel. Here's to starting 2022 hunting season on a nice little streak.

I find the 100 proof a bit easier to get my mitts on. Love Old Grand & the rest of the “Olds bourbons.

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I find the 100 proof a bit easier to get my mitts on. Love Old Grand & the rest of the “Olds bourbons.

Good for sipping and very good for making cocktails due to the high rye. It is Basil Hayden at a higher proof with less age. (The Old Granddad they reference actually is Basil Hayden.)

^^^^ It has disappeared around here, went to buy some a couple of weeks ago, always on the shelf. NOPE

OGD 114, IMO, a solid value. I always have a bottle in my bar.

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OGD 114, IMO, a solid value. I always have a bottle in my bar.

Me too. Along with Early Times Bottled in Bond.

Early Times BiB has all but disappeared here in Idaho. Luckily I bought a few bottles at the beginning of the month.

Still haven't found the Old Fitz, but scored a 3rd WTMK this afternoon while on lunch.

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Early Times BiB has all but disappeared here in Idaho. Luckily I bought a few bottles at the beginning of the month.

Still haven't found the Old Fitz, but scored a 3rd WTMK this afternoon while on lunch.

Same in Ohio. When they switched the bottle (the bottle is a little taller) and label to add Sazerac it was gone for about 3 months. It showed back up around December but is gone again as of about 3 weeks ago. I'm set for a while too but await it return.