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#3104

The Elijah Craig Small Patch, one month in a personalized barrel came out really well. 

Still not worth the money, I had to top it off like a son of gun, but rotating the barrel every two days really helps with the yield. Make sure you turn it upside down and hit the top of the barrel. I'd also suggest barrel aging a rye and then aging a bourbon. Nice flavor profile. 

I still think vatting is better, but barreling is a fun little exercise to pass the summer months. 

#3105
I like Chicago, but not in this weather. I doubt they'll have Midwinter's in the summer. 
 


Brown water keeps me warm
#3108
20 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Agreed. I have batch going right now. 

This guy seems to know what he's doing, and he says let it sit for at least two months : 

http://drinkwire.liquor.com/post/when-in-drought-make-your-own#gs.DEAsXvY

Has anyone actually tried this or just hoopla?  I mean has anyone who drinks Pappy actually tried this sub?

Edited by ruitxn

#3109
38 minutes ago, thestud said:

Balcones Wheated, OF 1910, SFTB, W12 and and now on to some ETL. Maybe if I drink enough starting tonight I’ll be able to tolerate my wife’s family tomorrow

Hat tip. 

Edited by Anastasis

#3110
On 11/19/2018 at 5:01 PM, otisdog said:

Took a bottle of Bookers "Kentucky Chew' to my neighbors house to watch the UCLA/SC game.  He filled a glass 1/2 full of ice, then 1/2 full of bookers. Then he reached into the frig and topped it off with coke...

Time to move.

#3112

There's a bottle of George T Stagg on the shelf at Chris's liquor at Manchaca and slaughter. $449.

#3114

I'm a bourbon newb, so maybe I'm way off base, but I love this Wild Turkey Longbranch. It could very well be my man crush on McConaughey, but I don't think so, cause I liked it before I realized he was involved. 

#3115

Probably already discussed...but my local just got Col eh Taylor single barrel in. Worth the 39 bucks they are asking?

#3116
Probably already discussed...but my local just got Col eh Taylor single barrel in. Worth the 39 bucks they are asking?

Ummmm yes. Run and buy it. I can’t get it for less than 70
#3117

Twin charges 39 for small batch and closer to 60 for single barrel.  Price sounds suspiciously low. That being said eht is my go to booze. I say buy it and drink it. 

#3119
14 hours ago, mbpcb said:

 


Brown water keeps me warm

 

Let's not go starting rumors.  

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#3122

Will go get what they have. Price seemed wrong but not my problem. And yeah it's single barrel, not small batch.

#3123

Had a great Thanksgiving Day score today. ETL for $25. My first bottle ever. I’m dying to open, but spending thanksgiving with the in-laws and don’t want an otisdog situation

#3125
5 hours ago, Firemans4Horn said:

I brought ETL to family thanksgiving. We’ve got about 20 bottles and no mixers. Doing it right.

Big, Irish Catholic family? If not, I mean holy s***. 

 

#3128

Bill I got the Hancock at GG on 6.

They usually have something interesting available.

#3129
6 hours ago, huge said:

Bill I got the Hancock at GG on 6.

They usually have something interesting available.

Thank you brother. Was it a "relationship" pick or did they have it on the shelf? 

I haven't seen Hancock in ages. It got sort of popular as a Blanton's alternative, but I think it's better. Don't ask me how, it just is. 

 

#3131

The Belle Meade Special Reserve I picked up is terrible. I'm only a couple sips in, but I'm going to switch bottles. 

Super oaky, big chemical taste on the finish. Belle Meade continues to be to cute for their own good. 

#3132
1 hour ago, billfromlaketravis said:

I finished a bottle of Boone County 12 Year just now. Yikes on the price, but it's pretty good. B to B+. Really well balanced and smooth finish. 

It is really is smooth. I could drink it like water. 

#3135
7 hours ago, PappyVanVinceYoung said:

Just had this guy. Disappointed. No better than W12 or W107. 

 

This is one of those cynical marketing novelties that I wouldn't bother with unless somebody with good taste tells me it's worth trying. Based on my understanding of CYPB, I'm surprised that you are suggesting it's anywhere near as good as W12. 

#3136
10 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Very good to an elite sourced bourbon.It'd be a steal at $40-$45 a bottle. 

Just curious what it costs down there? It's about 50 to 55 here in Northern Kentucky. 

#3137

Had some Crown Royal brewers mash last night.  $26 a bottle apparently, and pretty dammed smooth. It's a blend of course, with a rye component as well, but the rye really doesn't really come thru IMO, it drinks like an Eagle Rare.  Had a couple 3 finger pours neat.

#3138
Had some Crown Royal brewers mash last night.  $26 a bottle apparently, and pretty dammed smooth. It's a blend of course, with a rye component as well, but the rye really doesn't really come thru IMO, it drinks like an Eagle Rare.  Had a couple 3 finger pours neat.

I like to shit on Crown Royal as much as anybody, but CR Northern Harvest Rye is incredibly delicious. Like I have never tasted a whiskey that went better with ginger ale or Sprite, and I say that with zero irony.
#3139
Just now, Bozo_Casanova said:


I like to shit on Crown Royal as much as anybody, but CR Northern Harvest Rye is incredibly delicious. Like I have never tasted a whiskey that went better with ginger ale or Sprite, and I say that with zero irony.

Yeah, ya never wanna give them Canuks any credit on the whiskey stage, but I was more than pleasantly surprised by its drinkability.  It's almost like a guilty pleasure.

#3140
3 hours ago, ISUCyclones said:

Just curious what it costs down there? It's about 50 to 55 here in Northern Kentucky. 

I think it was about $60 after taxes down here. 

I get it, it's a 12 year bourbon. Still a little steep, but it's probably my easy to find go to now. 

#3141

Went hunting for Weller 12 and no dice...came home with Old Forester 1910 based on this thread’s recommendation and I must say pretty, pretty good!

#3142
8 hours ago, Bozo_Casanova said:


I like to shit on Crown Royal as much as anybody, but CR Northern Harvest Rye is incredibly delicious. Like I have never tasted a whiskey that went better with ginger ale or Sprite, and I say that with zero irony.

I’m a fan of the Northern Harvest Rye. It’s an excellent cheap rye. 

#3143
6 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

I think it was about $60 after taxes down here. 

I get it, it's a 12 year bourbon. Still a little steep, but it's probably my easy to find go to now. 

Yep, it's tasty stuff and bourbon prices are up across the board. Word is they are just about out of the sourced juice so it may be wise to stock up. 

#3144
2 minutes ago, ISUCyclones said:

Yep, it's tasty stuff and bourbon prices are up across the board. Word is they are just about out of the sourced juice so it may be wise to stock up. 

Thanks for the heads up. 

You never know what will happen when brands move away from sourcing. See Smooth Ambler Big Level. Yes I know it's a younger bourbon, but it's not good. It's possible to make a good, young bourbon see the Willet 4 Year Storm Dollar. 

#3145

It will be interesting to see what happens to all the sourced brands that start releasing their own product. Will they survive on their stuff? Big Level, New Riff?

#3146
10 minutes ago, Neonmoon said:

It will be interesting to see what happens to all the sourced brands that start releasing their own product. Will they survive on their stuff? Big Level, New Riff?

New Riff is supposed to be really good. I believe it's unavailable in Texas. 

#3147

I'm drinking a bottle of decanted Knob Creek Single Barrel, not a store pick. My goodness, it turned out well. You can taste the proof, but it doesn't burn. Really smooth, drinks like a 90 proofer. 

For the vatting/decanting aficionados: 

I used a clean IW Harper 15 bottle and let it sit until I forgot about it. Probably two months.

 

#3148
1 hour ago, billfromlaketravis said:

New Riff is supposed to be really good. I believe it's unavailable in Texas. 

New Riff is ok for 4 year old bourbon, it should be good though with a few more years of age. They've knocked the marketing aspect out of the park though and there is serious money being them. 

#3149
6 minutes ago, ISUCyclones said:

New Riff is ok for 4 year old bourbon, it should be good though with a few more years of age. They've knocked the marketing aspect out of the park though and there is serious money being them. 

Your knowledge is impressive. Do you work in the industry kind sir? 

#3150
57 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Your knowledge is impressive. Do you work in the industry kind sir? 

Ha nope thanks for the compliment! I've just talked a lot with the stores around here and go in to new riff and Boone County every now and then. The new riff distiller tour is fantastic if you ever get a chance, I think they changed the wording and it's now called inside the lab or something. Lots of pours of all their juice and talking with the master distiller for an hour or so. 

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