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#4401
8 minutes ago, Chewbacca said:
1 hour ago, billfromlaketravis said:
1910 is a pretty, pretty good score right now. 

Saw some for 79 today. I passed.

Wise decision. 

I have one bottle to get me into the summer. 

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#4404

I'm drinking the Oak Store Pick Barrel Bourbon, 14 years, 112.5 proof. 

Pretty good. Smooth as all get out, but I'm making up a lot of tea notes in the finish. I don't like, and I don't drink tea. Unlike EJ, I'm a black coffee man. 

Watching it down with a screening of The Big Lebowski. 

#4406
You gonna sous vide those chops?

No better way to eat them. 45 min at 140 and then sear. I won't eat them any other way.

Though I agree, went the low/slow to sear/baste method tonight as the sous vide is in storage... seemed to turn out OK.

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#4407
29 minutes ago, Jimbaround said:

 


I’m sitting on three.

[ducks]

 

Yep, should have bought more in the fall. Best double oaked I've ever tasted., and much cheaper than comparable bottles. 

Perhaps, maybe, Old Forester is positioning themselves as he every man's bourbon. What Weller once was, some years ago. 

#4408
Since the mint is thriving and I wanted to try this 1792 Full Proof I figured I should get some julep practice in before the Derby in May.

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How was it?

I’ve started bottles of the Single Barrel and the BiB. Liked the BiB. Still waiting to pop the Full Proof.
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#4409

It works well in a julep. The ice waters it town so you need the higher proof (IMO).

Straight: it’s good and I don’t feel bad paying $50 for it.

#4410
15 hours ago, Jimbaround said:

Since the mint is thriving and I wanted to try this 1792 Full Proof I figured I should get some julep practice in before the Derby in May.

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Can't wait.

#4411

*Hot Take Alert* I don't really like E.H. Taylor Small Batch. I pass every time if it's not Single Barrel. Even then I have to think about it. i don't think the Single Barrel is priced very well. It's usually $60 at Spec's. It should be $45-50 bottle. 

Barrel Proof and the Rye are worth every penny. 

My current bottle of Barrel 14 Year, Oak Store Pick will probably be my last. It's fine, but for a 14 year, high proof, $85 bourbon it should be better. 

#4412
1 hour ago, billfromlaketravis said:

*Hot Take Alert* I don't really like E.H. Taylor Small Batch. I pass every time if it's not Single Barrel. Even then I have to think about it. i don't think the Single Barrel is priced very well. It's usually $60 at Spec's. It should be $45-50 bottle. 

Barrel Proof and the Rye are worth every penny. 

My current bottle of Barrel 14 Year, Oak Store Pick will probably be my last. It's fine, but for a 14 year, high proof, $85 bourbon it should be better. 

Barrel Bourbon 14 is sourced from Dickel. Some people love it, some people find it off putting. 

#4414
On 3/8/2019 at 5:48 PM, thrillhammer said:

that store always seems to charge $10 more than the going rate at other stores.  not a gunthers fan.

That's funny you say that. I have bought several bottles of ER there, and always paid around $30 (have also bought the 1.75s for $65). Then last weekend I stopped by to pick one up, and was shocked to see the $40 when it rang up. I still bought it because it's still a good value for that price to me, but I was surprised.

#4415
That's funny you say that. I have bought several bottles of ER there, and always paid around $30 (have also bought the 1.75s for $65). Then last weekend I stopped by to pick one up, and was shocked to see the $40 when it rang up. I still bought it because it's still a good value for that price to me, but I was surprised.

Well here’s another one none of us will be able to find retail.
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#4418
3 hours ago, 4th and 5 said:

Yesterday was a good day!

I got an Old Rip Van Winkle 10 for $60.79 and Weller 12 750ml for $20.97. 

Just know, I hate you to your core. 

 

Kidding, that’s awesome 

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#4423
Have you hunted any Cincy? I'd imagine the selection is pretty decent due to proximity. 


I just landed and have an early meeting...but ya, they are pulling bottles out like dollar bills at yellow rose.

Next up...

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#4424
5 hours ago, Tailgate said:

 


I just landed and have an early meeting...but ya, they are pulling bottles out like dollar bills at yellow rose.

Next up...

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I used to love this, but now all I get is strong cinnamon.  I almost can't drink it anymore... almost.

#4425
10 hours ago, 4th and 5 said:

Yesterday was a good day!

I got an Old Rip Van Winkle 10 for $60.79 and Weller 12 750ml for $20.97. 

Location?

#4426
On 3/10/2019 at 11:55 AM, 4th and 5 said:

Yesterday was a good day!

I got an Old Rip Van Winkle 10 for $60.79 and Weller 12 750ml for $20.97. 

Sounds like you need to hit a casino ASAP.

#4427

Anyone tried the recent TW store picks of KCSB? Can't find any specs on them, but a store manager in Houston offered to crack open a bottle for a taste. I may have to take him up on it.

#4429
17 hours ago, thestud said:

My two favorite store picks from last year were both from TW. I'd take him up on it if I were you.

Thanks Stud , gonna go by tonight for a taste and maybe purchase.

#4430
17 hours ago, thestud said:

My two favorite store picks from last year were both from TW. I'd take him up on it if I were you.

Yea, the TW and Goody Goody picks of the KCSiB were both outstanding.  Gonna be a sad day when I run out of both.  

#4434
2 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Fred Minnick is that you? 

Probably not because I have no fucking idea who he is.  I like this stuff, though.  Wouldnt' have known about it without this thread.

#4435
Finally found OF Rye up here and it's a hell of a drinker for $25.  Might have to pick up a case before the price goes up.

Specs is selling for $20

Stock up
#4438
8 hours ago, Dutchrudder said:
8 hours ago, Chewbacca said:
Specs is a bit of a drive for me.

You don't have to drink it until you get home

I think you're on to something.

#4439
9 hours ago, Dutchrudder said:
9 hours ago, Chewbacca said:
Specs is a bit of a drive for me.

You don't have to drink it until you get home

Ive been doing it all wrong. 

#4440

FIL asked me if I could find him some Blanton's, told him I haven't seen it around Houston for about 3 months. 🚫. Anyone have better luck, anywhere?

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#4441

This may be sacrilege to some of you here, but I picked up a bottle of Jack Daniels Single Barrel/Barrel Proof and it’s pretty damned good in my opinion. 

#4442
49 minutes ago, Constant said:

This may be sacrilege to some of you here, but I picked up a bottle of Jack Daniels Single Barrel/Barrel Proof and it’s pretty damned good in my opinion. 

The Heritage Barrel stuff is supposed to be excellent. They seem to be improving. 

GG was bone dry today. The worst I’ve ever seen it. We might be in a spring drought gentlemen. 

#4443
1 hour ago, RaylanGivens said:

FIL asked me if I could find him some Blanton's, told him I haven't seen it around Houston for about 3 months. 🚫. Anyone have better luck, anywhere?

Try one of the Facebook secondary markets. The mark up isn't bad. 

#4444
8 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Try one of the Facebook secondary markets. The mark up isn't bad. 

Thanks Bill, will give em look. On a side note, a colleague did run across two bottles that the proprietor of the store was extremely proud of...@ 249.99 each! 💰

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#4445
8 minutes ago, RaylanGivens said:

Thanks Bill, will give em look. On a side note, a colleague did run across two bottles that the proprietor of the store was extremely proud of...@ 249.99 each! 💰

Given the current climate, I’d say $70-75 is ok. 

#4446
Thanks Bill, will give em look. On a side note, a colleague did run across two bottles that the proprietor of the store was extremely proud of...@ 249.99 each! [emoji383]

$250 for Blanton’s?
Fuck that guy.
#4447

Picked up a bottle of the new Balcones Pot Still Bourbon. Opened it fully expecting to hate on it

 

Its not overly complex, but its pleasant and outstanding for the price ($25). Solid Texas product

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