July 9, 20214 yr On 7/7/2021 at 7:37 AM, Buzzrock said: Seems like everything decent is over $50 now. I went out to grab a couple bottles as thank you gifts, and ended up going with 4RSB for $42. Is there any bang for your buck bourbon any more? Maybe Larceny? Along with everything already mentioned, I like Old Grandad BIB as a cheap bottle
July 9, 20214 yr 20 hours ago, Herbie Hancock said: let the taters kill each other in line at 6am at TW, it will all come crashing back to earth in a few years That's what I said . . . a few years ago.
July 9, 20214 yr Going to a raffle tomorrow, how would you rank these bottles purchased at non-marked up prices? Old Rip Van Winkle Old Forrester 150 Anniversary Elijah Craig 18 Parker's Heritage 10 Year Heavy Char Hancock's President's Reserve Four Roses OESO Elmer T Lee Michter's Toasted Micther's Rye OWA Weller 12 Blanton's
July 9, 20214 yr 2 hours ago, Fud said: Going to a raffle tomorrow, how would you rank these bottles purchased at non-marked up prices? Old Rip Van Winkle Old Forrester 150 Anniversary Elijah Craig 18 Parker's Heritage 10 Year Heavy Char Hancock's President's Reserve Four Roses OESO Elmer T Lee Michter's Toasted Micther's Rye OWA Weller 12 Blanton's Old Rip Van Winkle is number 1. @ me surly. Parker's and Michter's Rye round out my top 3.
July 9, 20214 yr 1 minute ago, billfromlaketravis said: Old Rip Van Winkle is number 1. @ me surly. Parker's and Michter's Rye round out my top 3. The Michter’s Rye was a bigger bottle, maybe 1L? Also the toasted barrel was barrel strength, not sure if the rye was
July 9, 20214 yr 3 minutes ago, Fud said: The Michter’s Rye was a bigger bottle, maybe 1L? Also the toasted barrel was barrel strength, not sure if the rye was Cool. Hancock's is the sneakiest one in that group. I'd rather win it than Blanton's and OWA,
July 9, 20214 yr 3 hours ago, Fud said: Going to a raffle tomorrow, how would you rank these bottles purchased at non-marked up prices? Old Rip Van Winkle Old Forrester 150 Anniversary Elijah Craig 18 Parker's Heritage 10 Year Heavy Char Hancock's President's Reserve Four Roses OESO Elmer T Lee Michter's Toasted Micther's Rye OWA Weller 12 Blanton's rip, parkers, hancocks, etl, ec18, weller 12, blantons, and all the rest.
July 9, 20214 yr The Michter’s Rye was a bigger bottle, maybe 1L? Also the toasted barrel was barrel strength, not sure if the rye was Bigger bottle as in taller and not shaped like the traditional ones? That means it’s the 10yr and that is absolute #2. Almost positive they don’t have any offerings in the 1L or 1.75L
July 9, 20214 yr 4 minutes ago, Herbie Hancock said: Bigger bottle as in taller and not shaped like the traditional ones? That means it’s the 10yr and that is absolute #2. Almost positive they don’t have any offerings in the 1L or 1.75L Yep. #2 behind Old Rip or Parker’s?
July 9, 20214 yr Rip but that’s because I would immediately flip it for two of those michter’s 10yr. Old Rip isn’t worth anything close to what it’s bringing on the secondary market. I’m not sure I would buy it at retail. Now Lot B, well that’s a horse of a different color.
July 9, 20214 yr 16 minutes ago, Herbie Hancock said: Rip but that’s because I would immediately flip it for two of those michter’s 10yr. Old Rip isn’t worth anything close to what it’s bringing on the secondary market. I’m not sure I would buy it at retail. Now Lot B, well that’s a horse of a different color. Oh, gotcha. Thoughts on the rest?
July 10, 20214 yr 8 hours ago, Fud said: Going to a raffle tomorrow, how would you rank these bottles purchased at non-marked up prices? Here’s sorted by secondary: Old Rip Van Winkle Parker's Heritage 10 Year Heavy Char Old Forrester 150 Anniversary Elmer T Lee Michter's 10 yr Rye Michter's Toasted Weller 12 Elijah Craig 18 Four Roses OESO Blanton's OWA Hancock's President's Reserve
July 10, 20214 yr The Mutha house paying homage to this valiant soldier tonight. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
July 10, 20214 yr If you're planning on actually drinking the bottle, put EC18, W12, ETL and Blanton's towards the bottom.
July 11, 20214 yr Old Rip is hilarious. It's not Pappy, yet gets treated like that on secondary.Still I would grab it and sell it. Can turn it into multiple SJRs or whatever you like.
July 11, 20214 yr Walked into store this weekend. Bunch of Henry McKenna 10 year on the shelf. Man it’s been 2 years since I’ve seen that.
July 11, 20214 yr I love Old Rip. Better than Lot B. Holds its own against WLW. It’s a damned good wheater. I think people are pissed because it once cost $50 and was attainable. I know we bitch a lot in this thread, but we’re relatively blessed in Houston/Austin/Dallas/San Antonio. If you don’t believe me go check out a liquor store in Big Spring or Midland.
July 11, 20214 yr 18 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said: I love Old Rip. Better than Lot B. Holds its own against WLW. It’s a damned good wheater. I think people are pissed because it once cost $50 and was attainable. I know we bitch a lot in this thread, but we’re relatively blessed in Houston/Austin/Dallas/San Antonio. If you don’t believe me go check out a liquor store in Big Spring or Midland. Or we could go back to the good old days when the Centennial at Walnut Hill/75 was the highest volume liquor store in the country because if you headed north from there you wouldn’t hit another one until Oklahoma.
July 12, 20214 yr On 7/10/2021 at 2:08 PM, Hank Kingsley said: If you're planning on actually drinking the bottle, put EC18, W12, ETL and Blanton's towards the bottom. Didn’t get called for the main raffled, but did get an EC barrel proof, so at least I got something?
July 12, 20214 yr Or we could go back to the good old days when the Centennial at Walnut Hill/75 was the highest volume liquor store in the country because if you headed north from there you wouldn’t hit another one until Oklahoma.Damn. Hadn’t thought about Centennial in years.Throw Red Coleman’s in the mix too.
July 14, 20214 yr 18 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said: Any word on Twin bringing Dollar Days back next month?
July 15, 20214 yr 1 hour ago, henrygandorf said: out now. For those that might not know, one of the episodes is on Pappygate.
July 15, 20214 yr 1 hour ago, Party_Taco said: Gentlemen… Good morning from the bountiful state of California! Wheat is the best Kosher, but Rye Recipe is a solid second. Edited July 15, 20214 yr by billfromlaketravis
July 15, 20214 yr I finally ended my Bowman SiB cold snap, and picked up a couple bottles today. Fantastic stuff for $46.
July 16, 20214 yr On 7/9/2021 at 9:22 AM, Fud said: Along with everything already mentioned, I like Old Grandad BIB as a cheap bottle Try the Jim Beam Signature Craft High Rye recipe. You’ll like it.
July 16, 20214 yr 6 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said: I finally ended my Bowman SiB cold snap, and picked up a couple bottles today. Fantastic stuff for $46. Blanton’s wants to be Bowman SiB when it grows up.
July 16, 20214 yr I just poured a Bowman SiB for the first time in a month or so. My god. If I could buy a case right now, I would.
July 17, 20214 yr I just poured a Bowman SiB for the first time in a month or so. My god. If I could buy a case right now, I would. Pic of bottle?
July 17, 20214 yr In-laws got me a bottle of George Dickel 9 year single barrel select for my birthday. Haven't opened it yet, but anyone here had it? I've had other George Dickel that was okay, but not my favorite. Guess I could just open it.
July 17, 20214 yr 1 hour ago, Chewbacca said: 3 hours ago, Hank Kingsley said: I just poured a Bowman SiB for the first time in a month or so. My god. If I could buy a case right now, I would. Pic of bottle?
July 17, 20214 yr 3 hours ago, Hank Kingsley said: I just poured a Bowman SiB for the first time in a month or so. My god. If I could buy a case right now, I would. Do you want to split one? I could use a few more. Edited July 17, 20214 yr by billfromlaketravis
July 17, 20214 yr I’m low key kicking it with some Blanton’s tonight. Pretty good, but yeah, I like the tasting notes on Bowman SiB better. The extra proof is a big help. Making more Bowman SiB, less Blanton’s, and much more SFTB is how I’d steer Buffalo Trace. Unfortunately my opinion counts for jack squat. Edited July 17, 20214 yr by billfromlaketravis
July 17, 20214 yr 12 minutes ago, Neonmoon said: I’ve been cruising through McKenna 10. It is tasty Catch a good bottle/barrel, and it’s like catching a good wave.
July 17, 20214 yr 2 hours ago, Hank Kingsley said: What’s the preferred price range on this one. I found Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye this week for $62 so I passed. Same store had Stagg Jr #15 for $200 and ER for $80. Stupid. Edited July 17, 20214 yr by stork642
July 17, 20214 yr I’m guessing you meant #15, because Stagg Jr #5 for $200 would be about $250-$300 under the current market price.
July 17, 20214 yr 3 minutes ago, Herbie Hancock said: I’m guessing you meant #15, because Stagg Jr #5 for $200 would be about $250-$300 under the current market price. Yes. 15.
July 17, 20214 yr 37 minutes ago, stork642 said: What’s the preferred price range on this one. I found Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye this week for $62 so I passed. Same store had Stagg Jr #15 for $200 and ER for $80. Stupid. $46 in Houston.
July 17, 20214 yr 3 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said: Catch a good bottle/barrel, and it’s like catching a good wave.
July 17, 20214 yr Cracked open some bottles with bil last night. Smokewagon u/u, michters 10, michters sour toasted, cream of Kentucky, plain ol’ Blantons, pappy 15. First time trying smoke wagon - not sure if I got an off bottle, but it tasted almost like Marsala or Sherry to me.. super sweet, tons of dried fruit (prune, fig), just really weird. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
July 17, 20214 yr 1 hour ago, billfromlaketravis said: What’s the thread consensus on Widow Jane 15 for $188? Haven’t had it, but had 14 and didn’t love it. I’d grab a 13 year single barrel for almost half the price. They batch Dickel in those Vault blends.
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