Picked up 3 bottles of willet 3 yr rye. I know its young but the 2 yr was worth it. Plus im thinking long term
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January 12, 2016, 05:17 AM
GeeTen
Pic of the 3yr Willet rye, please???
And the re-stock of the Willet Pot Still has not shown up at our front door, yet.
TTFN, "Point Blank" Frank 8-)
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January 12, 2016, 07:45 AM
Deqlyn
Its being shipped from hollywood. Gonna be a few days :-)
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Only boring people get bored. - Ruth Burke
January 12, 2016, 08:20 AM
GeeTen
K, thx.
TTFN, PBF 8-)
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January 12, 2016, 10:43 AM
TX2KS
Debating on opening my EH Taylor Barrel Proof or trading away. Anybody cracked this one open? Thoughts?
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January 12, 2016, 11:44 AM
Deqlyn
Jigray was looking for a BP taylor last i talked to him.
Ive never had. Id probably keep it given prices on the secondary market. Sounds like a good one.
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January 12, 2016, 08:02 PM
berto
quote:
Originally posted by TX2KS: Debating on opening my EH Taylor Barrel Proof or trading away. Anybody cracked this one open? Thoughts?
Haven't had a bad one. Think regular Buffalo Trace at barrel proof. I suppose I'd trade my sealed bottles but they don't carry much of a premium and if I were in the market I wouldn't pay or trade extra to get one.
January 12, 2016, 11:26 PM
46and2
quote:
Originally posted by TX2KS: Debating on opening my EH Taylor Barrel Proof or trading away. Anybody cracked this one open? Thoughts?
Oh you wouldnt like it, terrible stuff, definitely trade it away.
It does seem most similar to Buffalo Trace (the Bourbon), though the Taylor Distillery is separate from Buffalo Trace even though they own it now, and the Taylor juice comes from old Pot Stills. I think it's excellent whiskey, and the BP Bourbon and the Rye are my favorite new-to-me whiskies in a few years.
I refuse to pay secondary market prices for anything, or even support the secondary market at all - aside from face value trades amongst friends, so I can't comment on "what it's worth" beyond retail, but it's worth every dollar of the retail price.
January 13, 2016, 05:09 AM
GeeTen
Went to work yesterday afternoon and found a case (6) of Pikesville Rye on the floor in my section. 110 proof and 6 yrs old -- someone described it as Rittenhouse Rye with 10 more proof points and 2 more years in the barrel. $43.99 out the door.
Something rattled in my memory bank about this bottle being an alternative to the hard-to-find BTAC 18yr Sazerac. So I grabbed one at the end of my shift and took her home.
Went right to bed (it started snowing during work) and was pooped after shoveling the driveway. Will try it tonite and let all y'all know the results.
TTFN, "Point Blank" Frank 8-)
I miss Erhardt!
January 13, 2016, 06:17 PM
Deqlyn
quote:
Originally posted by 46and2:
quote:
Originally posted by TX2KS: Debating on opening my EH Taylor Barrel Proof or trading away. Anybody cracked this one open? Thoughts?
Oh you wouldnt like it, terrible stuff, definitely trade it away.
It does seem most similar to Buffalo Trace (the Bourbon), though the Taylor Distillery is separate from Buffalo Trace even though they own it now, and the Taylor juice comes from old Pot Stills. I think it's excellent whiskey, and the BP Bourbon and the Rye are my favorite new-to-me whiskies in a few years.
I refuse to pay secondary market prices for anything, or even support the secondary market at all - aside from face value trades amongst friends, so I can't comment on "what it's worth" beyond retail, but it's worth every dollar of the retail price.
How does thier high rye compare to say... th handy? My liquor store has had it, ive passed as im still looking for bp taylor. But i do like handy and willett which is also bp.
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January 13, 2016, 09:39 PM
jigray3
A friend just found a bottle of the Taylor rye for me, I'm anxious to try it, but want to finish a bottle of the small batch first. I have a couple bottles of the single barrel because they were available, and the BP wasn't. I'm down to one bottle of the BP.
IMO, the Taylor BP is one of the best I've ever tasted. The caveat being it's becoming clear I'm really not much a fan of older bourbon. For example, I received 3 bottles of 18 YO Elijah Craig over the holidays, and turns out, I really preferred their BP as well.
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January 13, 2016, 10:47 PM
Deqlyn
quote:
Originally posted by jigray3: A friend just found a bottle of the Taylor rye for me, I'm anxious to try it, but want to finish a bottle of the small batch first. I have a couple bottles of the single barrel because they were available, and the BP wasn't. I'm down to one bottle of the BP.
IMO, the Taylor BP is one of the best I've ever tasted. The caveat being it's becoming clear I'm really not much a fan of older bourbon. For example, I received 3 bottles of 18 YO Elijah Craig over the holidays, and turns out, I really preferred their BP as well.
Welcome to the ec18 club! I also got another bottle for xmas and now have 3. I like the sauce! You should consider blending ur ec18 with ec BP and i bet you get something magical. Id go 1:1 ratio or 2ECBP:1
I guess you wont be needing the ec18 bottle ive got for you!
What man is a man that does not make the world better. -Balian of Ibelin
Only boring people get bored. - Ruth Burke
January 14, 2016, 08:12 AM
TX2KS
quote:
Originally posted by jigray3: A friend just found a bottle of the Taylor rye for me, I'm anxious to try it, but want to finish a bottle of the small batch first. I have a couple bottles of the single barrel because they were available, and the BP wasn't. I'm down to one bottle of the BP.
IMO, the Taylor BP is one of the best I've ever tasted. The caveat being it's becoming clear I'm really not much a fan of older bourbon. For example, I received 3 bottles of 18 YO Elijah Craig over the holidays, and turns out, I really preferred their BP as well.
3x18YO? So you like EHT BP & I've been looking for a EC18. Swap?
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January 14, 2016, 09:10 AM
46and2
the Taylor Rye is quite good, probably in my top-3 now along with the Handy and VW. (none of them taste like the other, mind you, but I think they're equally good/interesting.)
(and, fwiw, the Taylor Small Batch and Single Barrel didn't wow me, but the BP and Rye...)
January 14, 2016, 07:09 PM
Deqlyn
quote:
Originally posted by 46and2: the Taylor Rye is quite good, probably in my top-3 now along with the Handy and VW. (none of them taste like the other, mind you, but I think they're equally good/interesting.)
(and, fwiw, the Taylor Small Batch and Single Barrel didn't wow me, but the BP and Rye...)
Ill have to grab one then tomorrow!
Edit:got it tonight. Dang are those higher proofs more $$$This message has been edited. Last edited by: Deqlyn,
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January 14, 2016, 10:23 PM
DanH
Anyone know anything about older bourbons? I know from ones that are available is Knob Creek 9yr and Jim Beam Black (6 or 8 years). Are there any others to look for? I did try Elijah Craig 12 year and could not stand it.
Coming around from the scotch side, Johnnie Walker has a 10 year scotch they brought out in rye whiskey barrels. Anyone here try that?
January 14, 2016, 11:48 PM
46and2
quote:
Originally posted by Deqlyn:
quote:
Originally posted by 46and2: the Taylor Rye is quite good, probably in my top-3 now along with the Handy and VW. (none of them taste like the other, mind you, but I think they're equally good/interesting.)
(and, fwiw, the Taylor Small Batch and Single Barrel didn't wow me, but the BP and Rye...)
Ill have to grab one then tomorrow!
Edit:got it tonight. Dang are those higher proofs more $$$
Embarrassingly omitted from that top 3 was the fourth favorite: the Willett 4yo 110p, that they sourced... (Looking forward to *their* 4+yo expressions in the future).
yeah, the Willett, VW, Handy, and Taylor Ryes are my hands down favorites, regardless of price. Saz 18 and 6 are good but not on that level, and those from Beam and Bullet/Templeton, and others, are good as well, but those top 4 impress me the most, (rare exotics like Willett sourced 20+ aside, they're too rare to deal with but super good).
January 15, 2016, 12:10 AM
46and2
quote:
Originally posted by DanH: Anyone know anything about older bourbons? I know from ones that are available is Knob Creek 9yr and Jim Beam Black (6 or 8 years). Are there any others to look for? I did try Elijah Craig 12 year and could not stand it.
Coming around from the scotch side, Johnnie Walker has a 10 year scotch they brought out in rye whiskey barrels. Anyone here try that?
In old(er) expressions, say, 8+yrs and preferrably with an Age Statement, you have quite a few choices:
By Distillery...
Beam: Knob Creek, Knob Creek Single Barrel Buffalo Trace: Eagle Rare 10, Weller 12, Van Winkle 10/12/15/20/23, Blanton's Heaven Hill: Henry McKenna 10, Elijah Craig 12/18/20/21/23, Evan Williams 10/23 Wild Turkey: Russell's Reserve 10, Rare Breed (a mix of 6/8/12) Four Roses: various annual limited releases Woodford Reserve, Makers Mark: nothing Bulleit (was at Four Roses, now elsewhere): Bulleit 10
and others, I'm sure, but that's most of the common ones.
January 15, 2016, 04:04 AM
GeeTen
quote:
Originally posted by Deglyn: Dang are those higher proofs more $$$
Just saw EHTaylor BP for $74.95 at another store yesterday - YIKES! Think I'll wait 'til we get some in and see what our prices will be.
Gonna' try vatting my really hot Stagg Jr. (3rd batch) with ER10 & BT as suggested by others. I've loved chemistry since I was 6 when I got a chemistry set from my parents (over-achieving Asians). Wish me luck.
TTFN, "Point Blank" Frank 8-)
I miss Erhardt!
January 15, 2016, 11:09 AM
berto
quote:
Originally posted by GeeTen
Just saw EHTaylor BP for $74.95 at another store yesterday - YIKES! Think I'll wait 'til we get some in and see what our prices will be.
