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Originally posted by GeeTen:

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Originally posted by YellowJacket:

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Originally posted by GeeTen:
Just got a case of Elmer T. Lee 750s in today. Limit one (1) per customer - $22.99, no tax!!!

Drinking it neat right now. Sure cures the sore feet after 10 hours at the store. Yummmmmm.

TTFN,
"Point Blank" Frank
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Can you ship me one? For real, it's rarer than hens teeth around me right now.

Let me see if there's any left when I get to work at noonish. We can work something out.

TTFN,
"Point Blank" Frank
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Sweet! Email in profile or just post here.

Got it! Please e-mail (addy in profile) and we can work it out.

HTH,
F.
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Well tried whistle pig 10yr rye. Its not a drink to have neat like willet. But it makes a damn good rye old fashion, my buddy had it straight, then a manhattan and had the same approach. Its quite the drink maker. Really shines there. Normally im not a fan of using expensive booze in a mixed drink but ill change my tone on WP. A+ in the classic bourbon/rye drinks.

On the flipside i made a willet 2yr rye old fashion, and it wasnt as good as the WP. Im not sure why I wont put fine bourbon or rye in a mixed drink when i always reach for the best tequila in a margarita. Im a walking hypocrit!

Got Stagg Jr. (12 750s) and put one (1!) on the shelves tonite @ $38.99. Another is here at home with me, helping ease the pain of being on my feet for 10 hours.

Also saw my old buddy at the store, Jimmy Koch (of Sam Adams beer fame) and got to try some of his Utopia - too yummy for me (right. . . . . )!

TTFN,
"Point Blank" Frank
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That's an amazing price for Stagg Jr......cost me $50 .....but I'm not complaining

Total Wines & More is an amazing place. And we don't pay tax on beer, wine or spirits here in the People's Republic of Massachusetts! Finally, a reason to stay (heh, heh).

TTFN,
"Point Blank" Frank
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for the rye this year might be it from the tanks and rumor is the tanks were emptied and bottled last year with this years release being holdback.

interesting. I had heard that this wasn't supposed to happen until the new (BT-made) Rye was ready, where the old had been measured and divided by the number of yeas left to finish a new batch (some 240cases a year or something). Is the new batch of Rye ready, then, or did they just need the Vat so they bottled ahead of schedule? very curious, indeed.

I tried Jefferson Ocean Aged at the company Christmas Party last weekend and was not impressed. Bland and weak, imo.

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Originally posted by YellowJacket:
I tried Jefferson Ocean Aged at the company Christmas Party last weekend and was not impressed. Bland and weak, imo.

Agreed - we have a bourbon that was aged on the island of Nantucket that tried to achieve that "ocean-age" feel, too.

TTFN,
"Point Blank" Frank
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P.S. - Stagg Jr. is mighty fine - real smooth, right?

Merry Christmas to me by way of GeeTen! Thanks a bunch for the Elmer T. Haven't had a chance to Crack it open yet.

^^^ nice score.

I tried the pappy 20 at dinner last night. Much better than the 15 for sure. I was feelin pretty good tho...

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Originally posted by YellowJacket:
Merry Christmas to me by way of GeeTen! Thanks a bunch for the Elmer T. Haven't had a chance to Crack it open yet.

You're welcome, Yellow Jacket! I'll let all y'all know when something comes into the store for a great price (after I get my bottle, of course).

Doubt we'll see Pappy 'til next Spring, tho'.

But I did score three (3) new S&W M&P 15-22 shortie mags for Steel Challenge at the Ft. Worth Gun Show on Saturday for $45 cash!

TTFN,
"Point Blank" Frank
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Anyone found the Weller 12yr lately? Been wanting to find a bottle to try but no luck.

Got a bottle yesterday. and some other good juice.

oh my god.

an area store has Baby Sazerac priced at 49.99/750ml.

^^^^^ yikes. I got 2 bottles a t 22 or 26 bucks. Im think 26.

Any opinions on Thomas H Handy Sazerac Rye? It's part of the BT Antique collection, I know that much. I put everyone I knew into the lottery here in Idaho and my mom just got a call that she was drawn for this. I don't think I've ever had rye, so I don't know if I should have her get it.

I was hoping for Stagg, WL Weller or Eagle Rare 17. It's priced at $79.99, so I'm not real sure what to do, help? Of course nobody got drawn for any of the Pappy, kinda bummed but as is life!

Its good juice. Think rye bread with some fruity notes and a high proof. If you dont want it please have her buy it and i will be happy to pay you cost + shipping. Secondary market theyre anywhere from 250-300 but i try not to fuel that like the ammo craze. I can find stuff to trade as well if ur looking for something.

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Any opinions on Thomas H Handy Sazerac Rye? It's part of the BT Antique collection, I know that much. I put everyone I knew into the lottery here in Idaho and my mom just got a call that she was drawn for this. I don't think I've ever had rye, so I don't know if I should have her get it.

I was hoping for Stagg, WL Weller or Eagle Rare 17. It's priced at $79.99, so I'm not real sure what to do, help? Of course nobody got drawn for any of the Pappy, kinda bummed but as is life!

I'll take it...

(it's delicious. get it)

The TH Handy is quite good. It's relatively young and barrel proof so it's quite the mouthful. If I were you I'd definitely buy it and enjoy it. Small sips. Add a couple drops of water if you want. It's well worth adding to the rotation.