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#20411

ive only had one willet purple top and its  one of the best bourbons ive ever tasted.  very memorable.   it reminds me of the birthday bourbons.  unlike any other bourbon out there.

#20412
5 hours ago, huge said:

17!

How are the old ones?  I've only had up to maybe 12?

I've usually preferred the younger ones, but this 17 is really good.

#20418

Anyone try aging their own whiskey?

Been reading forums where people are buying small charred oak casks (1-3 gallons), filling it with vodka and letting it age. Because the ratio between the surface area and liquid is much higher, a year in the small cask is equivalent to ___ years in a standard cask.

 

Experimenting is totally up my alley, but don’t want to spend $ if it’s gonna taste like crap.

 

 

#20419

I fiddled with something like that years ago. I bought bottles of rotgut and then added pieces of charred staves. It’s interesting but way too inconsistent doing it that way. The mini cask would probably even that out a great deal.

#20420
25 minutes ago, Superhero said:

Anyone try aging their own whiskey?

Been reading forums where people are buying small charred oak casks (1-3 gallons), filling it with vodka and letting it age. Because the ratio between the surface area and liquid is much higher, a year in the small cask is equivalent to ___ years in a standard cask.

 

Experimenting is totally up my alley, but don’t want to spend $ if it’s gonna taste like crap.

 

 

In my experience, you have to rotate the cask once a day or it leaks. Yield is also very poor. You’re going to lose 30% to the barrel. 

If you want to dip your toes into experimenting, I’d suggest a mason jar, BT White Dog, and some charred staves. 

Most Whiskey Cakes have a cask on location. I’d ask them for tips. 

#20426
1 hour ago, Party_Taco said:

Weller Millennium and OGD16 seem like they will be firmly in my wheelhouse… wonder how silly pricing will be…

I could see OGD16 being “attainable”. Knob 15 wasn’t extremely hard to find, and Knob 18 spent some time on the shelf outside of Houston. Many people won’t touch Beam. 

They could price Millennium like Double Eagle and it would still sell out. Agreed with BigD, the plebs will never see it. It’ll be a restaurant or bar only thing. 

#20428
12 hours ago, Slacks said:

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what batch is it?  whats the asking price?  its probably going to be a yes, no matter what your answers are. i've killed two of my six bookers just recently, only to free up shelf space.   i'm getting turned off on the higher proofs lately, but there is a lot of flavor in these.

#20429
1 hour ago, thrillhammer said:

what batch is it?  whats the asking price?  its probably going to be a yes, no matter what your answers are. i've killed two of my six bookers just recently, only to free up shelf space.   i'm getting turned off on the higher proofs lately, but there is a lot of flavor in these.

Thanks

I'll have to look at the batch. I'm guess the price is around $65. I'll have to ask.

#20430
Thanks
I'll have to look at the batch. I'm guess the price is around $65. I'll have to ask.

If you can get bookers for $65, get all you fucking can.
Retail on them is now around $115
#20434
On 5/5/2024 at 10:39 AM, BigDHornfan said:


If you can get bookers for $65, get all you fucking can.
Retail on them is now around $115

As soon as I get back in town, I'll check it. It could be $100 for all I know, but generally this place is under market.

#20435
On 5/4/2024 at 7:58 PM, Slacks said:

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The Booker’s at Spec’s in the Woodlands was, I believe $120 last week.

I can’t believe I found this there.

 

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#20439

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BFLT recommendation? Check. Breaking bourbon gave it a good review? Check. 12 year rye for $50? Check check. Well know you have my attention. Nose is really nice. Viscosity in the glass looks really good for 92 proof. First sip….I thought there was no way there was that much of a dill note. So I let it breathe. Nope. It’s still there. It’s not completely off-putting. But it’s definitely not something I’ve tasted so predominately in a rye. I’m a big Rare Breed fan and I think at this price point I’ll stick with the Turkey product. But I will continue to revisit this bottle.

#20440
12 minutes ago, Txslnghrns said:

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BFLT recommendation? Check. Breaking bourbon gave it a good review? Check. 12 year rye for $50? Check check. Well know you have my attention. Nose is really nice. Viscosity in the glass looks really good for 92 proof. First sip….I thought there was no way there was that much of a dill note. So I let it breathe. Nope. It’s still there. It’s not completely off-putting. But it’s definitely not something I’ve tasted so predominately in a rye. I’m a big Rare Breed fan and I think at this price point I’ll stick with the Turkey product. But I will continue to revisit this bottle.

More for me. It’s steal at sub $50. The new standard is $10 per year in the barrel. 

#20444
On 5/5/2024 at 9:18 AM, Slacks said:

Thanks

I'll have to look at the batch. I'm guess the price is around $65. I'll have to ask.

I was wrong. The Bookers was $120.

#20450
19 hours ago, Slacks said:

So... How do we get a list of the things to buy in this place? 

I'm a newb, but I like the Bourbons.

A lot depends on how much you want to spend, of course.  As someone just getting started, I think you can get a lot of enjoyment in the $40-80 per bottle range without breaking the bank.  It allows you to get a handle on what you like in terms of taste profiles (e.g., sweet vs. spicy, etc.)  After that, you can always move up and start spending more per bottle on pricier stuff if you feel like it. 

Stuff in that range that I happen to like would include:

Old Forester 1910

4 Roses Small Batch Select

4 Roses Single Barrel

MIchter's American Whiskey

Russell's Reserve Single Barrel

Pikesville Rye

Knob Creek 12

Woodinville

Redwood Empire Lost Monarch

 

FWIW, Larceny Barrel Proof (A 124 batch) just got awarded best in class in a big spirits competition, and you can still find that bottle in this range.

Store picks are often a good choice in my experience.  Not always, but often.

There are also decent bottles below $40 if you are selective, but in general I think the $40-80 range is kind of the "sweet spot" for getting good value while still drinking something worthwhile.

 

Other people on this board who know far more about bourbon than me can chime in with additional suggestions.

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