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Originally posted by P-220:

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Originally posted by majik61:
How much does a barrel cost

I have not seen the pricing for this year.

However, here are some of the prices from the 2021:

Buffalo Trace--min age 7 yrs.--Avg bottles 201--Price $5,025.

Eagle Rare--10 yr.--Avg bottles 180---Price $5,400

Stagg Jr.--8yr--Avg. bottles 156--Price $7,800

Weller Antique--6 yrs.--Avg bottles 192--Price $9,600

Weller Full Proof--6 yrs.--avg bottles 174--Price $8,700.

Blanton's--6 yrs.--avg bottles 217--Price $13,020

This is just a sampling of the prices from the 12.01.2021 event.

The 2022 Single Barrel Select event was postponed a couple of days before they decided to change the format.

There are not nearly the number of offerings that there were in 2021, and I anticipate the pricing will be more expensive.

I buy some single barrel picks at Some what local Liquor store and they was talking that they have to pay A distributer to bring back into Indiana for them. or maybe that might be just because or resale

Shit! I'm in on a barrel split...

All these years on this forum and I’ve missed the Bourbon Thread?!?

I see many of my fellow cigar smokers in here so it’s nice to see some familiar faces! Buffalo Trace used to be my everyday bourbon, in fact there was a time that I would buy it by the case from HyVee and use it for my Old Fashioned Barrel Aged recipe that I had. Now I don’t see it here much at all, occasionally I’ll make a trip into Wisconsin and find some.

Now my Old fashions are made with Bulliet Rye and I don’t mess with the barrels as much…too much evaporation.

I’ve been drinking Dalmore, but Knob Creek will always hold a special place in my heart as it is the first ‘nicer’ bourbon that I was able to try.

I was gifted a bottle of Calumet Farms 15 and found it to be absolutely fantastic, I then purchased an 8 year and it is equally delicious.

Typically do my bourbons neat, but occasionally will do over ice on a warm evening. I used to mess around and make clear ice (kinda clear anyway), but now my local liquor stores sells them so I tend to cheat and buy theirs.

All for now, I’ll try not to interrupt too many of the ongoing conversations and will participate and share as I can.

This is a pic I took a few months ago of my currently supply…

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Originally posted by VANQUISH:
Can anyone enter the drawing and if so, how?

This year, you are given points based on how long you have been a member. I have 7 points.

It is a live event happening now, they have selected the first 16 of 54. No, I was not selected yet.

So far, I am a fan of the event.

Anyone else watching?

If not a member, you can join now. They said there will be an opportunity to earn an extra point by filling out a survey about the event.

Molly Wellman is there.

She is kind of a fixture in the Cincinnati area, regarding mixed drinks.

There were over 200,000 entries. One of the Winners was actually there at the event #359.

They indicated there may be another event in July.

Again, I thought the production was very well done.

Just talked to my Son in San Francisco. He found three bottles of Eagle Rare at a local store there, for $38.00 each. He bought two of them. I told him to go back and buy the third. Eagle Rare remains one of my favorites.

Larceny in heart, and in my glass…

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Originally posted by P-220:
Just talked to my Son in San Francisco. He found three bottles of Eagle Rare at a local store there, for $38.00 each. He bought two of them. I told him to go back and buy the third. Eagle Rare remains one of my favorites.

it is showing up Around here at the
Grocery stores

Random observation-

I enjoy bourbon neat, but many scotches are just too ‘mediciney’ for me without a cigar. A few minutes into a cigar any my palate changes enough to absolutely appreciate a good scotch.

The 3 noticeable exceptions to this for me are the Isle of Jura 18, Balvene 12, and the Dalmore Cigar Malt.

My observation is that I haven't found a scotch I like! Lol

Seriously though. All of the ones I have tried are lowland? Peat and smoke and yuck! Like when you were a kid and fell in the playground. I much prefer bourbon to that. However, I've been told the highland? is more like a bourbon. Idk, guess I'm a little chicken to try them.

I don't remember the proper terminology. If it isn't high and lowland, please forgive me and correct me.

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Originally posted by Ronin1069:
Now my Old fashions are made with Bulliet Rye and I don’t mess with the barrels as much…too much evaporation.

Bulliet Rye was the menu OF at a local bar, quite liked it.
Redemption Rye at our company Christmas party made a good OF as well.

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Originally posted by petr:
My observation is that I haven't found a scotch I like! Lol

Seriously though. All of the ones I have tried are lowland? Peat and smoke and yuck! Like when you were a kid and fell in the playground. I much prefer bourbon to that. However, I've been told the highland? is more like a bourbon. Idk, guess I'm a little chicken to try them.

I don't remember the proper terminology. If it isn't high and lowland, please forgive me and correct me.

Spey-side scotch do not have peat

This is one of my favorites, you guys have mentioned Japanese whisky yet.

Scored me a bottle of Weller Full Proof in the Utah draw. $50. I’m excited to try it but I’m waiting for an opportunity to get the boys together. A couple like cigars. One likes pipes. All are fairly novice with bourbon and whiskey but it’s fun to share a bit.

Thanks for the clarification Gator.

The bourbon community is a lot like the cigar community. Share and spread the wealth!

I am sipping on some Buffalo Trace while smoking an Espinosa knuckle sandwich Maduro at the moment.

I was approached by someone today that is a member of a local bourbon club with a possible chance to sample some barrel samples for a "club" barrel pick. Needless to say, I didn't turn it down!

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Originally posted by petr:
I am sipping on some Buffalo Trace

Well-earned. Enjoy!

Off to Louisville

Hitting Churchill Downs, Makers Mark with my golden ticket and Jim Beam

Hopefully I'll have some good loot to brag about

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Originally posted by BigSwede:
Off to Louisville

Hitting Churchill Downs, Makers Mark with my golden ticket and Jim Beam

Hopefully I'll have some good loot to brag about

Buy extra and you can deliver on your way home!

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Originally posted by P250UA5:

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Originally posted by Ronin1069:
Now my Old fashions are made with Bulliet Rye and I don’t mess with the barrels as much…too much evaporation.

Bulliet Rye was the menu OF at a local bar, quite liked it.
Redemption Rye at our company Christmas party made a good OF as well.

Many years ago I was invited to a cigar/Bulleit tasting event. This was about the time that Bulliet was being introduced to the US (late 90’s)?

I got this glass at that event and it goes with me just about everywhere. Very sturdy -

^ Nice,
I still need to invest in some decent glasses