October 31, 20205 yr This may be a really stupid question but does anyone ever foresee a future where you could just purchase bottles from the company online?
October 31, 20205 yr This may be a really stupid question but does anyone ever foresee a future where you could just purchase bottles from the company online?It’s starting to happen. You can buy direct from Bardstown, for example. And you can buy from Barrell’s website though I think they route you to various online sites depending on where you live. Logistically, it’s harder due to various state regulations governing selling and shipping alcohol. The other aspect that will be challenging is dealing with bots, which are already a problem in the sneaker industry where there is significant money to be made on the secondary market.
October 31, 20205 yr Will never happen in Texas. The tiered system makes too many people LOTS of money. Same reason grocery stores will never sell liquor and liquor stores will never be open on Sunday
October 31, 20205 yr Bought a bottle of regular Smoke Wagon as well as an ER10 last night. Back to back, i think the Smoke Wagon might be better. No age statement, anyone know how old it is? Looks like MGP?
October 31, 20205 yr 10 minutes ago, Chewbacca said: Bought a bottle of regular Smoke Wagon as well as an ER10 last night. Back to back, i think the Smoke Wagon might be better. No age statement, anyone know how old it is? Looks like MGP? Which Smoke Wagon? Yes it’s distilled by MGP.
October 31, 20205 yr So how many Four Roses Barrel Strength SiBs do you have now? You gotta be pushing at least 20.Just counted, 21 total with 4 open. All recipes except oeso.
October 31, 20205 yr Well damn, I would have been happy to fund the Willett and Lux Double Barrel. If I had surly funding the bourbon trail wouldn't know what hit it.
October 31, 20205 yr Which Smoke Wagon? Yes it’s distilled by MGP. It was only $32, i assume it's the regular one.
October 31, 20205 yr 14 minutes ago, ISUCyclones said: 4 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said: So how many Four Roses Barrel Strength SiBs do you have now? You gotta be pushing at least 20. Just counted, 21 total with 4 open. All recipes except oeso. I was pretty close.
October 31, 20205 yr 8 minutes ago, Chewbacca said: 25 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said: Which Smoke Wagon? Yes it’s distilled by MGP. It was only $32, i assume it's the regular one. That’s probably the small batch. High rye, 4-5 year MGP bourbon aged on site on Las Vegas.
October 31, 20205 yr That’s probably the small batch. High rye, 4-5 year MGP bourbon aged on site on Las Vegas. It's tasty. Going to go grab a few more.
October 31, 20205 yr 1 hour ago, Chewbacca said: 1 hour ago, billfromlaketravis said: That’s probably the small batch. High rye, 4-5 year MGP bourbon aged on site on Las Vegas. It's tasty. Going to go grab a few more. I’m a Smoke Wagon snob,Uncut/Unfilteres and Single Barrel, but I’m curious about the small batch now. Edited October 31, 20205 yr by billfromlaketravis
October 31, 20205 yr 7 minutes ago, NOMAAA said: Scored this guy today for msrp. That’s the only rye I’ve ever paid secondary for. So damn good.
October 31, 20205 yr 15 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said: I’m a Smoke Wagon snob,Uncut/Unfilteres and Single Barrel, but I’m curious about the small batch now. Pretty sure small batch is going to be just like the smooth ambler sitting all over the shelves. I love MGP but 4 year MGP is still 4 year bourbon.
October 31, 20205 yr I know age isn’t supposed to matter, but it needs to be older than 4 to smooth it out a little
October 31, 20205 yr I’m a Smoke Wagon snob,Uncut/Unfilteres and Single Barrel, but I’m curious about the small batch now. This is the first time I've seen it in a store. Will buy whenever i see it going forward.
November 1, 20205 yr Smoke Wagon is MGP. I’m guessing they’re aging their own stuff? any of these people ever done well with their own distillate?
November 1, 20205 yr This is the first time I've seen it in a store. Will buy whenever i see it going forward. That’s not the small batch. That’s the straight bourbon. The small batch is ~$60 and comes in the bottle that has the nicer bottle with the vines blown into the glass with a gold medallion.
November 1, 20205 yr That’s not the small batch. That’s the straight bourbon. The small batch is ~$60 and comes in the bottle that has the nicer bottle with the vines blown into the glass with a gold medallion. Whatever this is, it is nice.
November 1, 20205 yr 10 hours ago, ISUCyclones said: 12 hours ago, USCATX said: Well damn, I would have been happy to fund the Willett and Lux Double Barrel. If I had surly funding the bourbon trail wouldn't know what hit it. we’re putting a run together for 2021. getting a bus.
November 1, 20205 yr 11 hours ago, Neonmoon said: Smoke Wagon is MGP. I’m guessing they’re aging their own stuff? any of these people ever done well with their own distillate? From what I’ve gathered, MGP distills it, tank dumps the distillate into a truck, and off to Vegas it goes. Given Vegas’ extreme temperature swings, they’re probably aging it in temperature controlled warehouses.
November 1, 20205 yr Has anybody received a bottle of 2020 Birthday Bourbon? It’s about that time of year, and I haven’t heard a thing yet. I sent a gentle reminder yesterday by asking for Old Forester 150.
November 2, 20205 yr 4 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said: Has anybody received a bottle of 2020 Birthday Bourbon? It’s about that time of year, and I haven’t heard a thing yet. I sent a gentle reminder yesterday by asking for Old Forester 150. I’ve been sitting around waiting for the text, but nothing is showing up.
November 2, 20205 yr 20 hours ago, henrygandorf said: we’re putting a run together for 2021. getting a bus. Sign me up. Would be a great trip.
November 2, 20205 yr Has anybody received a bottle of 2020 Birthday Bourbon? It’s about that time of year, and I haven’t heard a thing yet. I sent a gentle reminder yesterday by asking for Old Forester 150. I sampled it at my local the other evening. The bartender was raving about it, and after all the bluster I was intrigued, but came away disappointed. Honestly, there are about 10 bottles here at home that I would rather drink.
November 2, 20205 yr What is everyone's Tuesday night selection? Think I will go with some OF 1910 and pull out the Weller Full Proof for any celebratory rounds
November 2, 20205 yr 45 minutes ago, Neonmoon said: What is everyone's Tuesday night selection? Think I will go with some OF 1910 and pull out the Weller Full Proof for any celebratory rounds First course : Kentucky Deluxe Second course : T.W. Samuels Blended Third course : Old Crow Complete meal with a face down black out on pavement.
November 2, 20205 yr 15 hours ago, Party_Taco said: I sampled it at my local the other evening. The bartender was raving about it, and after all the bluster I was intrigued, but came away disappointed. Honestly, there are about 10 bottles here at home that I would rather drink. I'm at peace with not getting a bottle this year, but I was curious if it had hit Houston/Texas yet.
November 2, 20205 yr 3 hours ago, Neonmoon said: What is everyone's Tuesday night selection? Think I will go with some OF 1910 and pull out the Weller Full Proof for any celebratory rounds i'm gonna have to start with something 95 or lower and work my way up. gonna be a long day/night, especially on california time. maybe work the buffalo trace chain. hancock -> elmer -> blantons -> bt kosher wheat -> rock hill -> stagg, jr
November 2, 20205 yr Pre-election anxiety + extremely slow day at work = trips to multiple Spec’s.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
November 3, 20205 yr 1 minute ago, billfromlaketravis said: Spec’s? No DeWine. I’m sure i overpaid but sometimes ease wins out.
November 3, 20205 yr 5 hours ago, Neonmoon said: What is everyone's Tuesday night selection? Think I will go with some OF 1910 and pull out the Weller Full Proof for any celebratory rounds If I like how it’s going, it’s gonna be WL Weller/Stagg/OFBB, followed by Veuve Clicquot.
November 3, 20205 yr 46 minutes ago, Bozo_Casanova said: If I like how it’s going, it’s gonna be WL Weller/Stagg/OFBB, followed by Veuve Clicquot. yeah, if we're getting good news, i may break into something expensive, like my neighbor's house.
November 3, 20205 yr I tasted the cream of Kentucky for the second time tonight, I’m still not really loving it. To my palate, the most noticeable thing about it is that it seems “thin” flavor-wise. There’s wood and butterscotch and caramel but it all seems a little weak to me. I tasted it next to michters 10 tonight (because I really like michters) and the depth of flavor in the michters is much more we’ll-rounded. I just bought a smoke wagon uncut/unfiltered this weekend and a heaven hill bib tonight, which one to start with?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
November 3, 20205 yr 4 hours ago, BigDHornfan said: A good one has gone down. Got one left. Will be nursing that one. is this a buy? grocery store near me has it.
November 3, 20205 yr 5 hours ago, henrygandorf said: is this a buy? grocery store near me has it. Not worth the money to me, but,,, the proof is similar to OF 150, same age range, same parent company, so maybe you run into a good bottle that's de facto OF 150 and $25-30 cheaper/much easier to find.
November 3, 20205 yr 3 minutes ago, henrygandorf said: there’s a 2018 for $99 and i guess a newer one for $129. Yeah, BigD will have to help you out here. I had the 2020 and 2018 and wasn’t impressed. Good not great, but everybody’s palette is different. BigD definitely knows his stuff.
November 3, 20205 yr 1 minute ago, billfromlaketravis said: Yeah, BigD will have to help you out here. I had the 2020 and 2018 and wasn’t impressed. Good not great, but everybody’s palette is different. BigD definitely knows his stuff. i'm not a big woodford guy, and there's plenty of other stuff out there at that price point. i like so many bottles in the $45-$60 range that i really need to be confident i'll love something to spend over $100. it's the principle.
November 3, 20205 yr 1 minute ago, henrygandorf said: i'm not a big woodford guy, and there's plenty of other stuff out there at that price point. i like so many bottles in the $45-$60 range that i really need to be confident i'll love something to spend over $100. it's the principle. I'm not one of those Knob Creek 15 year old store picks are better and only $45 guys. If it's good, I'll pay for it and not worry about it. I mean hell, I didn't have a problem paying $120 for Kentucky Owl Confiscated. It was good, but not priced well. Don't buy another bottle and just move on.
November 3, 20205 yr I don’t like regular Woodford, but something about it being higher proof just does it for me.They’ve done some really good stuff with their special releases. I really dug the chocolate malt rye they did this past year as well.
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