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Too clever by half |
As do I. I mix up a small batch and keep it, in of all places, a 375ml Blanton's bottle. I prefer it over straight Weller 12. "We have a system that increasingly taxes work, and increasingly subsidizes non-work" - Milton Friedman | |||
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| Dividing by zero since 1966  |
Sounds like a blast, Deqlyn! Which distilleries did you visit? Obviously the ones you scored bottles of, Maker's, Willett, Four Roses, Wild Turkey, and Beam. The Others?
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| stupid beyond all belief  |
Beam Willett Heavenhill elijiah craig Heaven hill evan williams Bulleit/weller Wild turkey 4 roses Town branch distillery Buffalo trace Woodford Bartons Makers mark Also went to the entrances of churchill downsx and louisville slugger. It was a fun and expensive 3 days! What man is a man that does not make the world better. -Balian of Ibelin Only boring people get bored. - Ruth Burke | |||
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| Oh stewardess, I speak jive.  |
How are those Willett bourbons, D? | |||
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I recently bought a case of 12 year old OLD POGUE. I drove 500 miles round trip in 10 hours to get it. By the way it was $90 a bottle. Much better then the $17.99 (FL price) stuff I drink on a regular basis. | |||
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| Dividing by zero since 1966 |
Anyone tried the Whistle Pig? Seeing several varieties of it here. One of which they want $600 for??? The regular I believe 10 year is $89 though. Interesting story, being Canadian derived and Vermont bottled. | |||
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| stupid beyond all belief |
Just got back. Going to crack one tonight. Kind of a gamble but its the only ones ive ever seen. Overpriced too in the giftshop. $169 and $175, limit 2. It seems every gift shop is a little overpriced to keep local poachers out. Considering the drive was 1,819 miles figures id grab em. Ill report back. Hopefuly tonight! But have ALOT to sample! Whistlepig is ok, not 75 bucks good. Better bet is finding alberta premium rye as they source it. What man is a man that does not make the world better. -Balian of Ibelin Only boring people get bored. - Ruth Burke | |||
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| stupid beyond all belief |
Ho-lee-sheeiiittt. Gooood stuff my first owned bottle Nose raisins and figs Palate small bit of, vanilla, toffee, slight mint Finish slight oak, raisins toffee, caramel I think theres some wheat in here for 120 proof its not only really smooth but the heat stays at the top of the palette. No kentucky hug here. Paid 175 at the distillery while its over priced so they can keep it in stock it was worth it. Havent touched the 12 yr yet  What man is a man that does not make the world better. -Balian of Ibelin Only boring people get bored. - Ruth Burke | |||
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| Oh stewardess, I speak jive. |
Nice. It sounds delicious. | |||
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| stupid beyond all belief |
It reminds me of my 2013 george t stagg minus the chocolate notes. Quite pleasent. Not as good as btac stagg but damn tastey. What man is a man that does not make the world better. -Balian of Ibelin Only boring people get bored. - Ruth Burke | |||
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| Too clever by half |
I have a bottle and it's very good, but worth $89.00? That's hard to say with Sazarac and Rittenhouse out there for $30.00, and Pikesville for $50.00. It is still a Alberta Distilleries sourced product, and many say if you're ever in Canada and can get your hands on some Alberta Premium 25 for less, you won't regret it. "We have a system that increasingly taxes work, and increasingly subsidizes non-work" - Milton Friedman | |||
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The SIG Kahuna |
Results of the first lottery of the season - scored a BTAC Thomas H. Handy rye (a little over MSRP @ $125)! Second best this year to William Larue Weller, I'm told - we'll see . . . . . .  Now where's my bottle of Van Winkle Family Reserve 13yo Rye for a SBS?  TTFN, "Point Blank" Frank 8-) I miss Erhardt! | |||
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| Dividing by zero since 1966 |
Nice! Let us know if the Handy lives up to the reputation. | |||
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| stupid beyond all belief |
Nice score geeten! Youre going to have mail soon! I snagged a bottle of elmer for 42.. What man is a man that does not make the world better. -Balian of Ibelin Only boring people get bored. - Ruth Burke | |||
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BevMo had their annual clusterfuck of an online sale today. I managed Old Rip, Birthday bourbon, George T Stagg, and William Larue Weller. With a new bottle on sale every hour it was a very unproductive day for work but a very productive though expensive day for bourbon. The bulk of the Van Winkle line will go on sale at some point in the future. No idea if I'll get the invite email. It was a good but frustrating day. Really looking forward to Stagg and Weller. | |||
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| stupid beyond all belief |
dang, nice score. tell me it wasnt at the prices i am seeing. I've been continually reading we are pretty much screwed and bourbon is soon to be come like Scotch. Super overpriced as the market bears. What man is a man that does not make the world better. -Balian of Ibelin Only boring people get bored. - Ruth Burke | |||
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BTAC $110, Old Rip $80, Birthday $76. Add tax and shipping for each bottle. SRP on BTAC is $90. There's plenty of good to great bourbon available at reasonable-ish prices. We're not going back to what it was 5 years ago. I keep telling people waiting for the bubble to burst and a second glut that now might be the good old days if China and India get a taste for bourbon. Think it's tough now? Wait for 3x market pressure. | |||
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| stupid beyond all belief |
That was exactly what the article stated. Asia and russia have gone full blown bourbon crazy. What man is a man that does not make the world better. -Balian of Ibelin Only boring people get bored. - Ruth Burke | |||
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| Too clever by half |
To your point, I was reading a very good review of Russell's Reserve 15 year old today, and ready to buy it until I got to the $250.00 price tag. Wild Turkey has been one of the distillers that seems to be pushing prices up, while Buffalo Trace is one that seems to be holding the line. That said unless demand drops, WT's price structure may be closer to where we are headed for super premium bourbon, anyway. "We have a system that increasingly taxes work, and increasingly subsidizes non-work" - Milton Friedman | |||
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| stupid beyond all belief |
i have no love for wild turkey. I bought a rare breed in the gift shop, its the best of the lot, masters keep was okay but not 135 spectacular for a 17 year bourbon. I try to like them cause they have better availability but they just dont fit my flavor profile. They are not what I think of when I think fine bourbon either so maybe its a mental thing. Scored a Rip van winkle today. What man is a man that does not make the world better. -Balian of Ibelin Only boring people get bored. - Ruth Burke | |||
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