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January 13, 2017, 09:29 PM
jigray3
Bourbon Bonanza: Update: It's only money...
OK, berto, you and Deq have worn me out. I can't even play Devil's advocate any more.

Besides, I fell into a bottle of Lot B today due to the generosity of forum member Biggsig. So I'm feeling a bit humbled by it.




"We have a system that increasingly taxes work, and increasingly subsidizes non-work" - Milton Friedman
January 13, 2017, 09:52 PM
berto
Enjoy that Lot B. I lucked into a bottle this week and should have it Tuesday. I think I'm gonna trade it for some old Turkey if I can.
January 14, 2017, 04:35 AM
GeeTen
quote:
Originally posted by berto:
Enjoy that Lot B. I lucked into a bottle this week and should have it Tuesday. I think I'm gonna trade it for some old Turkey if I can.


Anybody seen WT12???? Roll Eyes

TTFN,
"Point Blank" Frank
8-)


I miss Erhardt!
January 14, 2017, 08:44 AM
jigray3
quote:
Originally posted by GeeTen:
quote:
Originally posted by berto:
Enjoy that Lot B. I lucked into a bottle this week and should have it Tuesday. I think I'm gonna trade it for some old Turkey if I can.


Anybody seen WT12???? Roll Eyes

TTFN,
"Point Blank" Frank
8-)


Is that the purple unicorn Japanese export only stuff that 46and2 raves about?




"We have a system that increasingly taxes work, and increasingly subsidizes non-work" - Milton Friedman
January 14, 2017, 01:10 PM
46and2
Nah, my fave WT is the Japanese-only WT 101 that's all 15yo with an age statement. It used to be available here in the states, but not in years now. It's fantastic, imo.

Is there a 12yo one now? I'm not familiar with it.
January 14, 2017, 01:43 PM
berto
quote:
Originally posted by GeeTen:

Anybody seen WT12???? Roll Eyes

TTFN,
"Point Blank" Frank
8-)


Haha. Can't decide between the split label and the gold foil. I like the foil better but the split is less and almost as good.
January 15, 2017, 10:19 AM
Deqlyn
Hows it compare vs masters keep?



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Only boring people get bored. - Ruth Burke
January 17, 2017, 07:40 PM
arabiancowboy
Gents,
Black Maple Hill Oregon bourbon: anyone tried it? Thoughts? Worth $80? I appreciate any opinions.
January 17, 2017, 07:46 PM
berto
quote:
Originally posted by arabiancowboy:
Gents,
Black Maple Hill Oregon bourbon: anyone tried it? Thoughts? Worth $80? I appreciate any opinions.


Absofuckinglutely not. Lighting $80 on fire would be more enjoyable. BMH made its name as sourced juice. The age stated releases from years ago are sought after. The non age stated stuff from a few years back is sought after by some. Now it's swill sourced from Oregon and priced based on its past glory. Avoid it and anybody who recommends the new stuff.
January 17, 2017, 07:59 PM
arabiancowboy
quote:
Originally posted by berto:
quote:
Originally posted by arabiancowboy:
Gents,
Black Maple Hill Oregon bourbon: anyone tried it? Thoughts? Worth $80? I appreciate any opinions.


Absofuckinglutely not. Lighting $80 on fire would be more enjoyable. BMH made its name as sourced juice. The age stated releases from years ago are sought after. The non age stated stuff from a few years back is sought after by some. Now it's swill sourced from Oregon and priced based on its past glory. Avoid it and anybody who recommends the new stuff.


Awesome review, thanks for the candor.
January 17, 2017, 09:13 PM
Deqlyn
Agree on BMH. Dogshit. If you find one in the pappy esque bottle i believe red label ur good to go. Thise go for quite bit now though.



What man is a man that does not make the world better. -Balian of Ibelin

Only boring people get bored. - Ruth Burke
January 20, 2017, 08:41 AM
jigray3
quote:
Originally posted by arabiancowboy:
quote:
Originally posted by berto:
quote:
Originally posted by arabiancowboy:
Gents,
Black Maple Hill Oregon bourbon: anyone tried it? Thoughts? Worth $80? I appreciate any opinions.


Absofuckinglutely not. Lighting $80 on fire would be more enjoyable. BMH made its name as sourced juice. The age stated releases from years ago are sought after. The non age stated stuff from a few years back is sought after by some. Now it's swill sourced from Oregon and priced based on its past glory. Avoid it and anybody who recommends the new stuff.


Awesome review, thanks for the candor.


I dunno. Sounds like berto's on the fence on this one. Wink




"We have a system that increasingly taxes work, and increasingly subsidizes non-work" - Milton Friedman
January 20, 2017, 01:09 PM
arabiancowboy
Well I'll be drinking my WLW 2016 sample tonight in celebration of our new president. Wish I had a whole bottle, but I'm excited to try at least a single pour.

EDITED TO ADD: A toast to President Trump! This is the best burboun I've ever tasted. Even my daughter likes the way it smells.

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January 20, 2017, 07:08 PM
GA Gator
Last night I opened the four roses OBSQ barrel strength. First impression is meh+. Neat it was dominated by ethanol Ive had Stagg Jr and ECBP neat and they have flavor neat. With room temperature water the flavors came out subtly, fruity, definitely high rye. The flavors just didn't pop. I had two glasses it is good whiskey and I'll drink it up, hopefully after it aerates the flavors will become more bold.

I would like to add I had some old Forrester prohibition (barrel proof) this is good solid bourbon with flavor (Carmel and tart apple). I can't believe I am saying this but at $60 I think it's a good value. Which is crazy cause I remember when $25 got a good bottle.


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January 20, 2017, 07:19 PM
Deqlyn
How old is the prohibitiin bourbon?



What man is a man that does not make the world better. -Balian of Ibelin

Only boring people get bored. - Ruth Burke
January 20, 2017, 08:03 PM
Deqlyn
Longshot, but anybody want to trade something fun and hard to get for a btac er17?



What man is a man that does not make the world better. -Balian of Ibelin

Only boring people get bored. - Ruth Burke
January 20, 2017, 09:41 PM
GA Gator
How about a 4 Roses OBSQ with a few glasses missing Wink


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Smart is not something you are but something you get.

Chi Chi, get the yayo
January 21, 2017, 09:58 AM
Deqlyn
quote:
Originally posted by GA Gator:
How about a 4 Roses OBSQ with a few glasses missing Wink


Ha! Id tray that for yellowstone. Yellowstone is awful! Doesnt even taste like bourbon.



What man is a man that does not make the world better. -Balian of Ibelin

Only boring people get bored. - Ruth Burke
January 21, 2017, 02:46 PM
biggsig
Any opinions on Hancock's Reserve?
January 21, 2017, 08:59 PM
jigray3
quote:
Originally posted by Deqlyn:
Longshot, but anybody want to trade something fun and hard to get for a btac er17?


2016 release?




"We have a system that increasingly taxes work, and increasingly subsidizes non-work" - Milton Friedman