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Got into my first bottle of Russel Reserve SiB last night

What took me so long?

Opened mine tonight.

 

[simon] That’s pretty good! [Pegg]

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Weller Special Reserve tonight. Pretty good. Will buy. Handles are a deal under $40.

Always. Picked up a 1.75 for $36 and a 750 for $21 today. They had more but wouldn’t let me buy it.

Used to find WSR handles at pville western beverage at least every 3-4 weeks.  It's probably been 3-4 months now.

I have resorted to buying ER online. The total was still under $43/bottle including the shipping cost so I’m not mad about that.

However their prices on any Weller product they had in stock was ridiculous

16 hours ago, T’Boo Ted Marshall said:


Always. Picked up a 1.75 for $36 and a 750 for $21 today. They had more but wouldn’t let me buy it.

Where?  Asking for me.

35 minutes ago, Longhornfan1024 said:

Where?  Asking for me.

saw it in austin today.  

picked up a bakers single barrel, a woodford batch proof, and a woodford chocolate rye today.  the guy offered me a nice discount on the two woodfords so i went for it.  gonna be a nice weekend.

Specs at Kirkwood/Westheimer had a case of McKenna 10 this morning according to twitter

58 minutes ago, huge said:

Specs at Kirkwood/Westheimer had a case of McKenna 10 this morning according to twitter

damn!

Got $100 to burn at Total Wine. Is $80 the going rate for Maker’s Private Select? They show that in stock and seems to be a good addition with a little left over for a bottle of wine.

1 hour ago, Buzzrock said:

Got $100 to burn at Total Wine. Is $80 the going rate for Maker’s Private Select? They show that in stock and seems to be a good addition with a little left over for a bottle of wine.

After taxes, that sounds about right. 

Suggestions for a gift for my banker for getting our PPP loan approved today?  $100 is the limit (that's the most he's allowed to accept and probably about what I want to spend).  

 

I think I can find Stagg Jr. for that or maybe $10 less.  Weller is a fucking unicorn up here.  Have never seen Weller 12 or Antique in a store in Denver.  Thoughts on the best bottle for (realistically) $100?

4 minutes ago, Chewbacca said:

Suggestions for a gift for my banker for getting our PPP loan approved today?  $100 is the limit (that's the most he's allowed to accept and probably about what I want to spend).  

 

I think I can find Stagg Jr. for that or maybe $10 less.  Weller is a fucking unicorn up here.  Have never seen Weller 12 or Antique in a store in Denver.  Thoughts on the best bottle for (realistically) $100?

Knob Creek 25th Anniversary is a superb bourbon for $120. Most of your smaller stores should have a bottle. 

Suggestions for a gift for my banker for getting our PPP loan approved today?  $100 is the limit (that's the most he's allowed to accept and probably about what I want to spend).  
 
I think I can find Stagg Jr. for that or maybe $10 less.  Weller is a fucking unicorn up here.  Have never seen Weller 12 or Antique in a store in Denver.  Thoughts on the best bottle for (realistically) $100?

If Stagg Jr is that readily available I am planning a move. Good choice. Also, consider an OF barrel select or any of the Barrel Bourbons that fall under your limit. I’m also a big fan of Breckinridge’s Distiller’s proof, which should be easy to find in Colorado but isn’t well known.
Just now, Godzillatron said:


If Stagg Jr is that readily available I am planning a move. Good choice. Also, consider an OF barrel select or any of the Barrel Bourbons that fall under your limit. I’m also a big fan of Breckinridge’s Distiller’s proof, which should be easy to find in Colorado but isn’t well known.

I wouldn't call it readily available.  I'd say it can be found (sometimes) for $90-100.  Seeing how it retails for $60, I wouldn't call that great.  But it might be my favorite bottle under $100.  There is a liquor store near me that has George T Stagg for $900.  Needless to say, I'm never going to darken their door again.

 

I've never had a CO bourbon that I really liked, unfortunately.  And they're all priced like premium bourbons.

1 hour ago, Chewbacca said:

Suggestions for a gift for my banker for getting our PPP loan approved today?  $100 is the limit (that's the most he's allowed to accept and probably about what I want to spend).  

 

I think I can find Stagg Jr. for that or maybe $10 less.  Weller is a fucking unicorn up here.  Have never seen Weller 12 or Antique in a store in Denver.  Thoughts on the best bottle for (realistically) $100?

If you can find it, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof will run you about $80. One of the best rated bourbons of 2019. If he’s a fan of high proof then he should like this one. 

Ok, this OFSB is outstanding.

Similar mouthfeel as the 1920 with a hint of caramel on the front. Honestly has a lot in common with the KAVALAN port finish, and for 1/4 the price of that bottle I am mighty pleased with this purchase.

If you can find it, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof will run you about $80. One of the best rated bourbons of 2019. If he’s a fan of high proof then he should like this one. 
Agreed, although i think i like Stagg Jr a tiny bit better. But i would happily pick up either one i could find.
11 hours ago, Godzillatron said:

Killed this in a week. So. Damn. Tasty. eed105e25bcfcc1e0b3a3249ec0d1e78.jpg

One of my favorite easy-to-find ryes. 

He's allowed to accept up to $100, but if they ask, just show them the MSRP online. Pappy 15 is $120 MSRP :)

 

Speaking of Stagg Jr, I snagged a bottle for $90 in San Antonio yesterday. Haven't been drinking this week after giving myself a horrible hangover on Rittenhouse last Saturday, but I'm excited to pop this one. 

12 hours ago, Party_Taco said:

Ok, this OFSB is outstanding.

Similar mouthfeel as the 1920 with a hint of caramel on the front. Honestly has a lot in common with the KAVALAN port finish, and for 1/4 the price of that bottle I am mighty pleased with this purchase.

I'm always pleased when I can find a cheap drunk.

One of my favorite easy-to-find ryes. 

Drinking Boulevardiers with OF Rye today. Another good rye choice.
7 minutes ago, Godzillatron said:


Drinking Boulevardiers with OF Rye today. Another good rye choice.

I'm drinking a Boulevardier with Whistle Pig. 

 

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Manhattan with old forester rye, heaven hill 6 year and vya sweet vermouth with a luxardo cherry here. Good stuff

He's allowed to accept up to $100, but if they ask, just show them the MSRP online. Pappy 15 is $120 MSRP [emoji4]
 
Speaking of Stagg Jr, I snagged a bottle for $90 in San Antonio yesterday. Haven't been drinking this week after giving myself a horrible hangover on Rittenhouse last Saturday, but I'm excited to pop this one. 
I'm glad he helped us, but not $1500 glad.

Kicked off my infinity bottle with a couple oz each of Eagle Rare and OF 1910. Using an old Blanton’s Gold bottle. I need to kill more bottles so I’ll have more to add.

16 minutes ago, Buzzrock said:

Kicked off my infinity bottle with a couple oz each of Eagle Rare and OF 1910. Using an old Blanton’s Gold bottle. I need to kill more bottles so I’ll have more to add.

I’ve started kicking around ideas for mine. Based on what I currently have, this is what I’m thinking of starting with:

4 oz Eagle Rare

2 oz OF 1920

2 oz Maker’s Mark Private Select

2 oz Elijah Craig Barrel Proof (C919)

2 oz Russell Reserve SiB

Some other stuff I have on hand that I haven’t decided to add includes:

McKenna 10, Buffalo Trace, Weller SR, OF Rye, Redemption Wheated, Early Times BiB, OGD 114 and Balcones Baby Blue.

Cheers fuckers!
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How do you like that fire pit setup? I may be in need of a semi-permanent fire pit in the near future.
I’ve started kicking around ideas for mine. Based on what I currently have, this is what I’m thinking of starting with:
4 oz Eagle Rare
2 oz OF 1920
2 oz Maker’s Mark Private Select
2 oz Elijah Craig Barrel Proof (C919)
2 oz Russell Reserve SiB
Some other stuff I have on hand that I haven’t decided to add includes:
McKenna 10, Buffalo Trace, Weller SR, OF Rye, Redemption Wheated, Early Times BiB, OGD 114 and Balcones Baby Blue.


Good list.

I’m sticking with the last pour of whatever I finish. So that means it will be slow.


How do you like that fire pit setup? I may be in need of a semi-permanent fire pit in the near future.

Love it. This one is the Breeo Double flame. I dug down about 6-7 inches and then just loosely put the pavers around it. Easily taken out to empty the ashes between fires.
On 4/10/2020 at 1:43 PM, huge said:

Specs at Kirkwood/Westheimer had a case of McKenna 10 this morning according to twitter

I have 3 bottles of McKenna 10 if you have something worth trading.

I have 3 bottles of McKenna 10 if you have something worth trading.
I think there is a separate thread for deals, I could be mistaken though
My bad, rarely on this thread.
Definitely not trying to thread police, just thought there may be action there too.

Snagged a bottle of Blanton’s that was bottled on my birthday in 2019. I’m pretty excited about that.


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Opened mine tonight.
 
[simon] That’s pretty good! [Pegg]

OK I’m halfway thru this store pick RRSB and it’s pretty damn good.

Finished this guy off. Still working on my 1910. It was pretty good, but I think I prefer most Buffalo Trace products. There is a taste in the OF I just can’t quite describe that I notice. It’s not bad but noticeable and is not in the Buffalo Trace stuff which I prefer. What is the major difference between distilleries that makes then distinguishable by taste? Is it the yeast strain?

 

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I am an old guy and not smart enough to know how to upload a pic of my recent purchases from Total Wine.

Elmer T Lee Single Barrel Sour Mash

Blanton's 

Eagle Rare

Stagg -- 127.4 proof

A Midwinter Night's Dram

Weller 12

Col EH Taylor

Yes, it's really true.  Don't be a hater.

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4 minutes ago, smwhorn said:

I am an old guy and not smart enough to know how to upload a pic of my recent purchases from Total Wine.

Elmer T Lee Single Barrel Sour Mash

Blanton's 

Eagle Rare

Stagg -- 127.4 proof

A Midwinter Night's Dram

Weller 12

Col EH Taylor

Yes, it's really true.  Don't be a hater.

That is solid effort. I have not seen Blanton’s in a while. And while the ETL can be had in my area, it is way overpriced. 

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