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Yeah...OF 100 was mixer only for me. (and since I don’t drink mixed drinks at home, that means drain pour)

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I stand by OF 100. 1910 has a bonfire note. 1920 has a medicinal note. 

I really liked 1910 when it came out, but the novelty of it has worn thin on me. 

3 hours ago, Neonmoon said:

Yeah...OF 100 was mixer only for me. (and since I don’t drink mixed drinks at home, that means drain pour)

Agreed.  I don't care for OF 100 at all which surprised me since I really enjoy 1910, 1920 and 1897. 

On 5/15/2021 at 12:19 PM, Neonmoon said:

 What’s next on the chopping block? 4 Roses SiB? The last victim was McKenna 10. 

I’m not saying you’re wrong but you can still go fuck yourself just for writing these words. I should probably buy 10-20 bottles of 4 Roses SiB just in case this ever happens. 

On 5/16/2021 at 7:09 PM, billfromlaketravis said:

The rye is pretty good. Great value. It's a deep list. 

Idk what to think about the rye. It’s definitely a good value for what it is, yet I’ve had a bottle forever and rarely drink it because it never sounds more enticing than other stuff I have in the cabinet. 

Edited by Burt Macklin

2 minutes ago, Burt Macklin said:

I’m not saying you’re wrong but you can still go fuck yourself just for writing these words. I should probably buy 10-20 bottles of 4 Roses SiB just in case this ever happens. 

Idk what to think about the rye. It’s definitely a good value for what it is, yet I’ve had a bottle forever and rarely drink it because it never sounds more enticing than other stuff I have in the cabinet. 

The OF Rye doesn't really stand out. It is good, and it's cheap. I'm sure Zykan gets asked everyday when OF is going to come out with a barrel strength rye. 

Elijah Criag Rye is better, but it's not a boat race by any means. 

2 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

 I'm sure Zykan gets asked everyday when OF is going to come out with a barrel strength rye. 

 

Select markets. In less than a month

On 5/15/2021 at 12:47 AM, billfromlaketravis said:

Thumbs up. Better than Rittenhouse. Not as good as Pikesville. Beats the the pants off of many $60-70 ryes. 

I just opened the Elijah Craig Rye. I like it, especially at $28. 

But's it's noticeably sweeter than most ryes. It feels like it's catered more to bourbon drinkers than rye fans.I agree that it's better than Rittenhouse but not as good as Pikesville. I'm guessing it's a similar 51% rye mashbill. 

 

 

10 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

I stand by OF 100. 1910 has a bonfire note. 1920 has a medicinal note. 

I really liked 1910 when it came out, but the novelty of it has worn thin on me. 

Interesting opinion as I think the 1910 and 1920 are two of the better bottles out there that I can find consistently.  Never tried the 100 so guessing its swill based on some of the reviews here.

12 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

I stand by OF 100. 1910 has a bonfire note. 1920 has a medicinal note. 

I really liked 1910 when it came out, but the novelty of it has worn thin on me. 

Marshmallow, not bonfire.  But nowhere near as marshmallow as Rare Perfection 15.  

Any opinions on the normal Joseph Magnus Bourbon bottle that's around $90 at TW? 

1 hour ago, Fud said:

Any opinions on the normal Joseph Magnus Bourbon bottle that's around $90 at TW? 

My opinion is that it is not worth $90

2 hours ago, Fud said:

Any opinions on the normal Joseph Magnus Bourbon bottle that's around $90 at TW? 

Do not buy 

On 5/15/2021 at 12:19 PM, Neonmoon said:

 What’s next on the chopping block? 4 Roses SiB? The last victim was McKenna 10. 

Could be nothing, but stopped at two smaller stores today that usually have plenty of OF 1920 in stock, and today had none. I'm sure TW/Specs has plenty though 

Since I have about five bottles that are a week or two from getting killed, I bought some mid-range bottles that I either have neither had or haven’t had in awhile 

OF 1920
Smooth Ambler Old Scout
Russel’s Reserve SiB Total Wine Pick
Still Austin The Musician

 

Turn that Scout around and make sure it says distilled in Indiana. If not, it makes a great drain cleaner.

12 minutes ago, Herbie Hancock said:

Turn that Scout around and make sure it says distilled in Indiana. If not, it makes a great drain cleaner.

It was. You had me worried there for a second 

1 hour ago, Herbie Hancock said:

Turn that Scout around and make sure it says distilled in Indiana. If not, it makes a great drain cleaner.

No shit.  I made that mistake once.

2 hours ago, Vic Mackey said:

Trying this tonight
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The grand cru I have is a bad pour. You want that too?

Giving my guy who runs a small mom and pop by my office a new list of bourbons I'm looking for that are tougher to find. So far over the past 10 months or so, he's gotten me three Blanton's, an EHT Small Batch, a Stagg JR, an Eagle Rare, an OWA, and a MWND, although he's been on about a two month cold streak

Anyway, here's my list. Think I'm missing anything? (Yes I know he's probably not going to be able land Pappy or BATC, but it doesn't hurt to ask)

Spoiler

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon

Van Winkle

Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year

Van Winkle 12 Year Lot B

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Pappy Van Winkle 20 Year

Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year

Van Winkle Rye

William Larue Weller

Eagle Rare 17

George T Stagg

Thomas H Handy

Sazerac 18

Stagg Jr

Blanton's

Rock Hill Farms

Elmer T Lee

(Basically any CEH Bottle)

Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch

Colonel EH Taylor Single Barrel

Colonel EH Taylor Barrel Proof

Colonel EH Taylor Rye

Weller 12

Old Weller Antique (Weller 107)

Weller Single Barrel

Weller Full Proof

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel

Henry Mckinna 10 Year

Old Fitzgerald 11 Year

Old Fitzgerald 15 Year

Elijah Craig 18 Year

Willett Family Estate Bourbon

Willett Family Estate 4 Year Rye

Mitchers's 10 Year Rye

Mitcher's 10 Year Bourbon

Mitchers Toasted Barrel

Booker's Releases (there's a new one every three months)

Parker's Heritage

Larceny Barrel Proof

Midwinter's Nights Dram

Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend

Four Roses Limited Edition


 

20 minutes ago, Fud said:

Giving my guy who runs a small mom and pop by my office a new list of bourbons I'm looking for that are tougher to find. So far over the past 10 months or so, he's gotten me three Blanton's, an EHT Small Batch, a Stagg JR, an Eagle Rare, an OWA, and a MWND, although he's been on about a two month cold streak

Anyway, here's my list. Think I'm missing anything? (Yes I know he's probably not going to be able land Pappy or BATC, but it doesn't hurt to ask)

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Old Forester Birthday Bourbon

Van Winkle

Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year

Van Winkle 12 Year Lot B

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Pappy Van Winkle 20 Year

Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year

Van Winkle Rye

William Larue Weller

Eagle Rare 17

George T Stagg

Thomas H Handy

Sazerac 18

Stagg Jr

Blanton's

Rock Hill Farms

Elmer T Lee

(Basically any CEH Bottle)

Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch

Colonel EH Taylor Single Barrel

Colonel EH Taylor Barrel Proof

Colonel EH Taylor Rye

Weller 12

Old Weller Antique (Weller 107)

Weller Single Barrel

Weller Full Proof

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel

Henry Mckinna 10 Year

Old Fitzgerald 11 Year

Old Fitzgerald 15 Year

Elijah Craig 18 Year

Willett Family Estate Bourbon

Willett Family Estate 4 Year Rye

Mitchers's 10 Year Rye

Mitcher's 10 Year Bourbon

Mitchers Toasted Barrel

Booker's Releases (there's a new one every three months)

Parker's Heritage

Larceny Barrel Proof

Midwinter's Nights Dram

Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend

Four Roses Limited Edition


 

Old Fitz has two annual releases of varying ages. The last two spring releases have been younger, 9 years (2020) and 8 years (2021). The fall release is usually 15 years old. It might be easier for the store if you just told them Old Fitzgerald. 

I'd also add the EHT Special Release, Blanton's Gold, Blanton's Straight From the Barrel, and Smoke Wagon Desert Jewel. 

Edited by billfromlaketravis

17 hours ago, Vic Mackey said:

Trying this tonight
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I wouldn't drink a whole bottle, but this was a fun pour. Probably my favorite single malt in recent memory. 

Trying this tonight
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If you like I have a bottle that’s 2/3 full I will give you. i’ve given it multiple tries, and I nearly drain poured it tonight.
Giving my guy who runs a small mom and pop by my office a new list of bourbons I'm looking for that are tougher to find. So far over the past 10 months or so, he's gotten me three Blanton's, an EHT Small Batch, a Stagg JR, an Eagle Rare, an OWA, and a MWND, although he's been on about a two month cold streak

Anyway, here's my list. Think I'm missing anything? (Yes I know he's probably not going to be able land Pappy or BATC, but it doesn't hurt to ask)
Spoiler

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon

Van Winkle

Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year

Van Winkle 12 Year Lot B

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Pappy Van Winkle 20 Year

Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year

Van Winkle Rye

William Larue Weller

Eagle Rare 17

George T Stagg

Thomas H Handy

Sazerac 18

Stagg Jr

Blanton's

Rock Hill Farms

Elmer T Lee

(Basically any CEH Bottle)

Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch

Colonel EH Taylor Single Barrel

Colonel EH Taylor Barrel Proof

Colonel EH Taylor Rye

Weller 12

Old Weller Antique (Weller 107)

Weller Single Barrel

Weller Full Proof

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel

Henry Mckinna 10 Year

Old Fitzgerald 11 Year

Old Fitzgerald 15 Year

Elijah Craig 18 Year

Willett Family Estate Bourbon

Willett Family Estate 4 Year Rye

Mitchers's 10 Year Rye

Mitcher's 10 Year Bourbon

Mitchers Toasted Barrel

Booker's Releases (there's a new one every three months)

Parker's Heritage

Larceny Barrel Proof

Midwinter's Nights Dram

Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Four Roses Limited Edition


 


Good list, jealous if your guy gets these for you.

I want my avatar back.
1 hour ago, Godzillatron said:


Good list, jealous if your guy gets these for you.

I want my avatar back.

No chance he'll get me Van Winkle or BATC, but figured it was worth asking for 

31 minutes ago, Fud said:

No chance he'll get me Van Winkle or BATC, but figured it was worth asking for 

Outside of the Buffalo Trace unicorns, what do you want really want? 
 

Very respectable list. I mean hell, I have to hustle my ass off for one bottle of EHT Rye. 

Edited by billfromlaketravis

10 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Outside of the Buffalo Trace unicorns, what do you want really want? 
 

Very respectable list. I mean hell, I have to hustle my ass off for one bottle of EHT Rye. 

Might have one to spare. Interesting trades considered. 

20 hours ago, Godzillatron said:


If you like I have a bottle that’s 2/3 full I will give you. i’ve given it multiple tries, and I nearly drain poured it tonight.

I did like it. Took me a little to get used to it but I will definitely take it off your hands. I will PM you.

I’ve been a nice little heater. George T. Stagg, a couple bottles of Elmer, Antique, and I picked up some Blanton’s today. 

God, it amazes me how elusive Elmer is here in MD... have not seen it ONCE in three years, and even most of the honey holes aren’t getting a single bottle.

What’s the allure of Elmer? It’s essentially Blanton’s, no?

I’m not looking to pick a fight or suggest that it’s not a fine dram, but it’s also not particularly unique. It’s a crushable low proof bourbon, and I can’t figure out why something like that is so sought after.

30 minutes ago, RichUT said:

What’s the allure of Elmer? It’s essentially Blanton’s, no?

I’m not looking to pick a fight or suggest that it’s not a fine dram, but it’s also not particularly unique. It’s a crushable low proof bourbon, and I can’t figure out why something like that is so sought after.

It’s similar. I won’t rehash my entire take about why I don’t go out of my way to buy single barrel bourbons, but Blantons, Elmer and Rockhill are the exceptions. 
I like Elmer better than most Blanton's.

2 hours ago, Party_Taco said:

God, it amazes me how elusive Elmer is here in MD... have not seen it ONCE in three years, and even most of the honey holes aren’t getting a single bottle.

Seen? Shit. I haven’t seen it in Austin. Ever. 

I acquired it online. Actually just finished my bottle last night. It’s like Blantons. I like Rockhill the best out of the ETL, RHF, and Blantons 

1 hour ago, RichUT said:

What’s the allure of Elmer? It’s essentially Blanton’s, no?

I’m not looking to pick a fight or suggest that it’s not a fine dram, but it’s also not particularly unique. It’s a crushable low proof bourbon, and I can’t figure out why something like that is so sought after.

Elmer is anywhere from 4-6 years older than Blanton’s and about $20 cheaper. Same mashbill. When you catch a good barrel it’s amazing stuff. I always order when I see it on bar menus for less than $20.

I had never seen Elmer for sale until last November. I’m cracking that bottle next week. 

Edited by billfromlaketravis

I thought the general belief was that Elmer has gotten increasingly younger due to how high demand has gotten. I was reading a comparison to Blanton’s somewhere that said at this point both are 5-7 years old.

Full disclosure, the guy that takes care of our group pulled out an Elmer for us last week at a price of $55. We bought it, but there were more than a couple of guys openly asking if we’d be smarter selling it. We aren’t about to burn our supplier like that so we cracked it this weekend, but nobody was able to discern why it sells for 6x retail on the secondary.

5 minutes ago, RichUT said:

but nobody was able to discern why it sells for 6x retail on the secondary.

Spoiler

Because the secondary market is full of abject morons

 

Yep. I saw an EHT BP #9 fireball in a local group today for $55 a spot and it filled in a half hour. Stagg Jr batch 12 filled at $43 a spot the same day. For that price I may very well let some of my extras go

Stagg Jr, Blanton's, and EHT Rye are the toughest for me to find. If Spec's cracking open a box and leaving it on the floor, I never get those. 

Do not skip the Spec’s Angels Envy pick.
Fuck it is good!
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The color difference to the regular one is insane


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