May 18, 20214 yr Yeah...OF 100 was mixer only for me. (and since I don’t drink mixed drinks at home, that means drain pour)
May 18, 20214 yr 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.Â
May 18, 20214 yr 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.Â
May 18, 20214 yr 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 May 18, 20214 yr by Burt Macklin
May 18, 20214 yr 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.Â
May 18, 20214 yr 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
May 18, 20214 yr 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.  Â
May 18, 20214 yr 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.
May 19, 20214 yr 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. Â
May 19, 20214 yr 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
May 19, 20214 yr 2 hours ago, Fud said: Any opinions on the normal Joseph Magnus Bourbon bottle that's around $90 at TW? Do not buyÂ
May 19, 20214 yr 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 thoughÂ
May 19, 20214 yr 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 Â
May 19, 20214 yr Turn that Scout around and make sure it says distilled in Indiana. If not, it makes a great drain cleaner.
May 19, 20214 yr 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 secondÂ
May 19, 20214 yr 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.
May 20, 20214 yr 2 hours ago, Vic Mackey said: Trying this tonight The grand cru I have is a bad pour. You want that too?
May 20, 20214 yr 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 Â
May 20, 20214 yr 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)  Hide contents 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 May 20, 20214 yr by billfromlaketravis
May 20, 20214 yr 17 hours ago, Vic Mackey said: Trying this tonight I wouldn't drink a whole bottle, but this was a fun pour. Probably my favorite single malt in recent memory.Â
May 20, 20214 yr Trying this tonightIf 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.
May 20, 20214 yr 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.
May 21, 20214 yr 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 forÂ
May 21, 20214 yr 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 May 21, 20214 yr by billfromlaketravis
May 21, 20214 yr 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.Â
May 21, 20214 yr 4 minutes ago, NOMAAA said: Might have one to spare. Interesting trades considered.Â
May 21, 20214 yr 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.
May 22, 20214 yr I’ve been a nice little heater. George T. Stagg, a couple bottles of Elmer, Antique, and I picked up some Blanton’s today.Â
May 22, 20214 yr 14 minutes ago, NOMAAA said: Gts huh. How bad you want that eht rye? Haha I’m good.Â
May 22, 20214 yr 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.
May 22, 20214 yr 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.
May 22, 20214 yr 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.
May 22, 20214 yr RHF > ETL > Blanton’sAnd the first two I hold in much higher regard than the last one.
May 22, 20214 yr 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 BlantonsÂ
May 22, 20214 yr 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 May 22, 20214 yr by billfromlaketravis
May 22, 20214 yr 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.
May 22, 20214 yr 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 Â
May 23, 20214 yr 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
May 23, 20214 yr 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.Â
May 23, 20214 yr 1 minute ago, BigDHornfan said: Do not skip the Spec’s Angels Envy pick. Fuck it is good! Welp.Â
May 23, 20214 yr Do not skip the Spec’s Angels Envy pick.Fuck it is good!The color difference to the regular one is insaneSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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