June 21, 20205 yr 3 hours ago, Bert Orange said: You know, B-F makes some really good stuff. I think the whole lineup of OF is solid. That said, I don’t really care for the OFBB. Which puts me in the minority. Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Barrel Strength is criminally underrated. But, much like Maker’s Mark I wish they’d give the “blend to taste stuff” a rest and release one older, age stated product.
June 21, 20205 yr 3 hours ago, Bert Orange said: I wish I knew. I wish more they knew. Jimmy Russell has been there the whole time. 60 years. The most convincing theory I’ve seen is that in the 80s and 90s Wild Turkey had such a huge surplus of older stock that they mixed it with 8 year old 101. By most accounts it went down hill after WT removed 101’s age statement.
June 21, 20205 yr 38 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said: Jimmy Russell has been there the whole time. 60 years. The most convincing theory I’ve seen is that in the 80s and 90s Wild Turkey had such a huge surplus of older stock that they mixed it with 8 year old 101. By most accounts it went down hill after WT removed 101’s age statement. This is 100% accurate. The bourbon glut that began in the late 70s and carries into the early 90s certainly contributed to whiskey ages well beyond the age statement. But that isn’t it. The flavor profile dramatically changed. Dusty turkey is decidedly different. Even 1998 WT tastes nothing like the stuff on the shelf today. That “funk” you used to get. Don’t know how to describe it, but you try and and you just know.
June 21, 20205 yr 2 hours ago, Party_Taco said: Um... how many participated in that side-side?! 14 people. I’m only human.
June 21, 20205 yr Just now, Bert Orange said: This is 100% accurate. The bourbon glut that began in the late 70s and carries into the early 90s certainly contributed to whiskey ages well beyond the age statement. But that isn’t it. The flavor profile dramatically changed. Dusty turkey is decidedly different. Even 1998 WT tastes nothing like the stuff on the shelf today. That “funk” you used to get. Don’t know how to describe it, but you try and and you just know. I’ve read recipe change rumors as well. When WT ownership changed hands they urged the Russells to change the recipe. I believe the Russells have consistently shot this rumor down.
June 21, 20205 yr I did an inventory check today, and the quarantine put a beating on my daily drinkers. I'm going to switch it up and purchase Old Forester 1870, Rittenhouse, and Woodinville in the next round.
June 21, 20205 yr Pville WB been tempting me the past few weeks with their 1910 and 1920 inventory. Went with 1910, as it had been a while. Got to work on bar setup/display soon.
June 21, 20205 yr It seems like a High West Double Rye kind of night. May just have to do some damage to this bottle and go sit on the beach and do some late evening fishing in a little while assuming I can still cast. Edited June 21, 20205 yr by Brew
June 21, 20205 yr 25 minutes ago, Brew said: It seems like a High West Double Rye kind of night. May just have to do some damage to this bottle and go sit on the beach and do some late evening fishing in a little while assuming I can still cast. You’re living all of our best lives.
June 21, 20205 yr 34 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said: You’re living all of our best lives. Apparently not, plans were foiled by the kids belief that going to get ice cream was a better ending to the day then sitting on the beach chasing Snook. Guess I’ll make a to-go drink.
June 22, 20205 yr I’m enjoying a nice pour of Blanton’s tonight, and while it’s very good, I’m finding more and more that I prefer higher proof pours. After the last few weekends of drinking ECBP, Larceny BP and a 15 year Knob Creek single barrel store pick, this 93 proof Blanton’s tastes like water. Now I understand what everyone says about how Blanton’s is quite overrated and not worth the hype.
June 22, 20205 yr Nice! Doing the EHT single barrel, as well. Fucking love me some EHT. Happy Father’s Day you bunch of dicks.
June 22, 20205 yr 46 minutes ago, Yev Kassem said: I’m enjoying a nice pour of Blanton’s tonight, and while it’s very good, I’m finding more and more that I prefer higher proof pours. After the last few weekends of drinking ECBP, Larceny BP and a 15 year Knob Creek single barrel store pick, this 93 proof Blanton’s tastes like water. Now I understand what everyone says about how Blanton’s is quite overrated and not worth the hype. Blanton’s has higher proof bourbons available, they’re just a little difficult to locate.
June 22, 20205 yr 12 minutes ago, conVINCEd said: Blanton’s has higher proof bourbons available, they’re just a little difficult to locate. Yeah, it took me like six months to find the regular stuff. I’m not gonna hold my breath finding anything else.
June 22, 20205 yr 1 hour ago, Yev Kassem said: I’m enjoying a nice pour of Blanton’s tonight, and while it’s very good, I’m finding more and more that I prefer higher proof pours. After the last few weekends of drinking ECBP, Larceny BP and a 15 year Knob Creek single barrel store pick, this 93 proof Blanton’s tastes like water. Now I understand what everyone says about how Blanton’s is quite overrated and not worth the hype. Lower proof is harder to do well. Higher proof can hide imperfections, specifically age. I think liking the higher proofs is a natural progression, but don’t sleep on the lower proofs. They can be more complex and layered. I like Hancock’s Reserve better than Blanton’s. IW Harper 15 is the lowest you should go at 86 proof.
June 22, 20205 yr It looks like the Oak Cabinet's Four Rose Single Barrel, Barrel Strength pick went in a great, big hurry. I blame social media. Oh well it was nice while it lasted. You Austin guys were getting spoiled on that honey hole.
June 22, 20205 yr 2 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said: It looks like the Oak Cabinet's Four Rose Single Barrel, Barrel Strength pick went in a great, big hurry. I blame social media. Oh well it was nice while it lasted. You Austin guys were getting spoiled on that honey hole. There was a line around the building. It didn't last long. That place has a few secret bourbon groups that pretty much know before anyone when they get the goods.
June 22, 20205 yr 15 minutes ago, Neonmoon said: There was a line around the building. It didn't last long. That place has a few secret bourbon groups that pretty much know before anyone when they get the goods. A similar thing happened in Houston at Village Liquor in Garden Oaks. It was an online sale billed as being open to the public on a Saturday morning. I wasn't even able to log in to attempt to buy it. It turns out they were sold out before the sale because local bourbon groups had already purchased the entire stock. Crazy times. I remember the Four Roses Single Barrel, Barrel Strength display just sitting there for months at Spec's in 2017. They'd sell out in under an hour now. Edited June 22, 20205 yr by billfromlaketravis
June 22, 20205 yr 2 hours ago, huge said: How is this one? I’ve only tried the Single Barrel Rye, 115 proof. I wanted an age statement/store pick over the extra proof points. It was really good.
June 23, 20205 yr Buy it and we'll find out. Of course I bought itSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
June 23, 20205 yr If you haven’t had the chance to try some SAOS MGP sourced rye, I highly recommend the hunt. Amazing stuff.
June 23, 20205 yr Does anybody have a solid guess on the EH Taylor Rye mashbill? What I’ve read about it: 1) It’s a higher rye mashbill than the traditional Buffalo Trace barely legal rye (51%) mashbill. It’s Barton’s rye mashbill. 2) It’s distilled by and at Barton and later bottled at BT. 3) Barton sold their entire stock of excellent 16 year ryes to High West some years back, and it’s the secret sauce in Midwinter’s. Edited June 23, 20205 yr by billfromlaketravis
June 24, 20205 yr 2 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said: Does anybody have a solid guess on the EH Taylor Rye mashbill? What I’ve read about it: 1) It’s a higher rye mashbill than the traditional Buffalo Trace barely legal rye (51%) mashbill. It’s Barton’s rye mashbill. 2) It’s distilled by and at Barton and later bottled at BT. 3) Barton sold their entire stock of excellent 16 year ryes to High West some years back, and it’s the secret sauce in Midwinter’s. A solid guess? It’s a high rye, no corn recipe with some malted barley. I’m guessing 85% rye with 15% barley
June 24, 20205 yr 11 minutes ago, Neonmoon said: A solid guess? It’s a high rye, no corn recipe with some malted barley. I’m guessing 85% rye with 15% barley You’re the man High Rye Guy! Yeah I definitely don’t pick up any corn in EHT Rye. If it’s in there, it’s in single digits.
June 24, 20205 yr Only 95 barrels for the 2020 Birthday Bourbon. https://www.gobourbon.com/old-forester-announces-the-20th-release-of-birthday-bourbon/ And they lowered the age statement and the proof. Just lovely. I’ll give myself 1 chance in 5 of getting a bottle this year. 20th release of Birthday. 150th Anniversary of Old Forester. Nothing gets the taters more lathered up than anniversaries.
June 24, 20205 yr Picked up a bottle of Blanton's from TW Arboretum yesterday. Sadly, they were already sold out of Weller OA.
June 24, 20205 yr 12 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said: Only 95 barrels for the 2020 Birthday Bourbon. https://www.gobourbon.com/old-forester-announces-the-20th-release-of-birthday-bourbon/ And they lowered the age statement and the proof. Just lovely. I’ll give myself 1 chance in 5 of getting a bottle this year. 20th release of Birthday. 150th Anniversary of Old Forester. Nothing gets the taters more lathered up than anniversaries. 1 in 5? I've never seen a bottle of it in any liquor store.
June 24, 20205 yr 26 minutes ago, thrillhammer said: 1 in 5? I've never seen a bottle of it in any liquor store. "Relationships". @BigDHornfan
June 24, 20205 yr Shit, it's easier to get a BTAC than a Birthday bourbon. Even with a good relationship, I've not gotten a BB @ retail. The ones I have gotten, I have traded secondary for.
June 24, 20205 yr 12 minutes ago, BigDHornfan said: Shit, it's easier to get a BTAC than a Birthday bourbon. Even with a good relationship, I've not gotten a BB @ retail. The ones I have gotten, I have traded secondary for. My connect has called me the past three years for it. There's absolutely no rhyme or reason to it. I will say the call last year was very late in the game. Some people in front of me maybe didn't answer their phones, and I did. I didn't fare well on the BTACs last year. Just a bottle of Handy. Missed on GTS and WLW. Again no rhyme or reason. Edited June 24, 20205 yr by billfromlaketravis
June 24, 20205 yr A120 ECBP >>>> A119 This may be my third favorite batch behind batch 1 and hazmat. Amazing stuff.
June 24, 20205 yr 27 minutes ago, Bert Orange said: A120 ECBP >>>> A119 This may be my third favorite batch behind batch 1 and hazmat. Amazing stuff. I splurged and spent the extra $40 above MSRP for the A120, and I'm glad I did. An A1- batch bottle is pretty tough to find in Houston. B1- and C1- are out there, but require a little hustle.
June 24, 20205 yr 21 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said: I splurged and spent the extra $40 above MSRP for the A120, and I'm glad I did. An A1- batch bottle is pretty tough to find in Houston. B1- and C1- are out there, but require a little hustle. No doubt
June 24, 20205 yr Could somebody walk me through the Facebook secondary process? Please DM me if you'd prefer to keep the conversation private.
June 24, 20205 yr 1 hour ago, billfromlaketravis said: Could somebody walk me through the Facebook secondary process? Please DM me if you'd prefer to keep the conversation private. There’s a group called “Texas Tater Marketplace” that you can join after answering a few basic questions. There’s a good amount of daily posting activity on both the buying and offering sides. Good luck!
June 24, 20205 yr 7 minutes ago, Yev Kassem said: There’s a group called “Texas Tater Marketplace” that you can join after answering a few basic questions. There’s a good amount of daily posting activity on both the buying and offering sides. Good luck! Thanks.
June 24, 20205 yr Could somebody walk me through the Facebook secondary process? Please DM me if you'd prefer to keep the conversation private.I’m a moderator for one in DFW.Look up Dallas Anything can go moving company.Couple of questions and you’ll be approved.Lotta people will ship.
June 24, 20205 yr 2 hours ago, BigDHornfan said: I’m a moderator for one in DFW. Look up Dallas Anything can go moving company. Couple of questions and you’ll be approved. Lotta people will ship. Done.
June 24, 20205 yr I’m a moderator for one in DFW.Look up Dallas Anything can go moving company.Couple of questions and you’ll be approved.Lotta people will ship. Need to be in Texas or can you live in Kentucky to join? It seems like every group I'm in gets shut down and I like to keep a pulse on what secondary is because I like to torture myself apparently
June 24, 20205 yr Need to be in Texas or can you live in Kentucky to join? It seems like every group I'm in gets shut down and I like to keep a pulse on what secondary is because I like to torture myself apparentlyYou don’t need to be in Tx
June 25, 20205 yr 21 minutes ago, BigDHornfan said: I’m going to cry when this one is gone. $370 MSRP. Yowzer.
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