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I’m almost through a bottle of Benchmark Bonded. I would recommend it. It’s in the Early Times BiB, OF100 daily drinker category for me. 

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I’m almost through a bottle of Benchmark Bonded. I would recommend it. It’s in the Early Times BiB, OF100 daily drinker category for me. 

If you find an old gran dad 114, add that to your daily list alongside that OF100
28 minutes ago, KeysPhoneWallet said:


If you find an old gran dad 114, add that to your daily list alongside that OF100

OGD114 is ok. But that’s about it. 

Speaking of OGD114, can somebody post the recipe for Poor Man’s Four Grain? I know it’s basically Weller Special Reserve and OGD114, but I want you to get recipe right before I make it again. 

I’m not bill, but for me it’s the best Texas bourbon available and it’s not even close.

I’m not bill, but for me it’s the best Texas bourbon available and it’s not even close.

It’s so good. Salted caramel and vanilla. Drinking it now as a matter of fact don’t mind if I do AAMOFDMIID
8 minutes ago, KeysPhoneWallet said:

@billfromlaketravis what’s your opinion on still Austin cask strength??

I caught a bottle that was a little off last time. More ethanol on the nose, and more bitter on the palette. It was still pretty good. 
 

I’d agree with ERhine that it’s at the top of the Texas bourbons. Very impressive for a 2 year. It’s sure as hell better than Garrison Bros Balmorhea and a third of the price. 

44 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

I caught a bottle that was a little off last time. More ethanol on the nose, and more bitter on the palette. It was still pretty good. 
 

I’d agree with ERhine that it’s at the top of the Texas bourbons. Very impressive for a 2 year. It’s sure as hell better than Garrison Bros Balmorhea and a third of the price. 

Texas bourbon is all too expensive even if a few people have figured out how to put out a somewhat above average product.

10 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Speaking of OGD114, can somebody post the recipe for Poor Man’s Four Grain? I know it’s basically Weller Special Reserve and OGD114, but I want you to get recipe right before I make it again. 

60%WSR

38% OGD

2% Eagle Rare

Let it sit in the bottle for a month before drinking

26 minutes ago, BigDHornfan said:

60%WSR

38% OGD

2% Eagle Rare

Let it sit in the bottle for a month before drinking

That’s a lot of math, but I’ll give it a go. 

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7 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

That’s a lot of math, but I’ll give it a go. 

lol.
Ok, it's 450ml of WSR, 285ml of OGD, and 15ml of ER.  

The 2% ER just feels unnecessarily cute. What’s 2% really going to do to the overall taste profile? I’d bet the answer is “next to nothing”.

Just now, RichUT said:

The 2% ER just feels unnecessarily cute. What’s 2% really going to do to the overall taste profile? I’d bet the answer is “next to nothing”.

2%ofeaglerare.

HUH!

what is it good for? 

absolutely nothin.

1 minute ago, RichUT said:

The 2% ER just feels unnecessarily cute. What’s 2% really going to do to the overall taste profile? I’d bet the answer is “next to nothing”.

I've had it both with and without.  It definitely adds something.  It is better with it.  I was skeptical as well.

2 hours ago, RichUT said:

The 2% ER just feels unnecessarily cute. What’s 2% really going to do to the overall taste profile? I’d bet the answer is “next to nothing”.

Have you never added a pinch of salt or a dash of bitters to anything in your life? 

On 3/22/2022 at 11:17 PM, ERhine said:

I’m not bill, but for me it’s the best Texas bourbon available and it’s not even close.

It's that much better than Rebecca Creek 12 cask strength?

Alright guys, If you do facebook and haven't ever joined Someone Say Whiskey.. Now might be the time to join me and @BigDHornfan

A good friend of mine and a great member of the group (actually 4 different groups are rallying around him) had his house in Southern OK wiped off the face of the earth by a tornado on Monday. As a result SSW is doing a raffle fundraiser and has around 140 bottles donated.  A pretty epic list of bottles are available and more are being added.. 

Here's the link to donate.. and yes this is all legit. I'm going up tomorrow and sunday to help with the recovery. 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_HLwokX-vtmZ1SyGf1kH88XSX43293JcIuFlZ7Pys4sRXJQ/viewform

Here is a pic of what remains

 

 

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7 minutes ago, msudawg said:

Alright guys, If you do facebook and haven't ever joined Someone Say Whiskey.. Now might be the time to join me and @BigDHornfan

A good friend of mine and a great member of the group (actually 4 different groups are rallying around him) had his house in Southern OK wiped off the face of the earth by a tornado on Monday. As a result SSW is doing a raffle fundraiser and has around 140 bottles donated.  A pretty epic list of bottles are available and more are being added.. 

Here's the link to donate.. and yes this is all legit. I'm going up tomorrow and sunday to help with the recovery. 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_HLwokX-vtmZ1SyGf1kH88XSX43293JcIuFlZ7Pys4sRXJQ/viewform

Here is a pic of what remains

 

 

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Thanks for posting Mike.

The support from the whiskey community here has been just awe inspiring.  Close to $20,000 has already been donated.  
If you have the means, and want to help, it would be greatly appreciated.  The family impacted is such a wonderful group of people.

Here is a link to our FB group if you care to join.  Just mention Surly on the questions that pop up and I will immediately admit you.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/someonesaywhiskey


This is in Kingston OK.  Close to Texoma.

Edited by BigDHornfan

Also.. If anyone has any connections with possibly getting a dumpster onsite or donated, that would be a huge help. 

It's that much better than Rebecca Creek 12 cask strength?

Well that’s not REALLY TX whiskey. It’s MGP sold by a Texas NDP.
8 minutes ago, RichUT said:


Well that’s not REALLY TX whiskey. It’s MGP sold by a Texas NDP.

Correct. 
 

I’m sure everybody received the Twin Liquors Dollar Day email this morning. I know I’m excited. I’ve waited 2 years for them to bring it back. 

Correct. 
 
I’m sure everybody received the Twin Liquors Dollar Day email this morning. I know I’m excited. I’ve waited 2 years for them to bring it back. 

*Tips cap

Got a specs pick 1792 full proof and an iw Harper 15. Is the Harper any good? Haven’t opened yet. 

6 minutes ago, NOMAAA said:

Got a specs pick 1792 full proof and an iw Harper 15. Is the Harper any good? Haven’t opened yet. 

I like IW Harper 15. It’s too expensive, but it’s a nice, funky 15 year old bourbon. Also make a great decanter. 

Anyone had Orphan Barrel Fable and Folly? 14 year 

saw it at the local shop. Doubt it’s worth the 150 tag 

Cleaning out the closet tonight. Trying to get everything off the floor. 
 
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I’m a big, big fan.

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Finally got around to cracking this 031 and my first thought was “damn, there’s a lot of Beam in here… but I like it”.

So I grabbed something else that falls into that category for a little side-side, and I gotta say this is a lot like a Booker’s, but with half the bite and twice the carry.

Very interesting bottle… anyone else pick one up?

Also decided to join the team… interested to see how it stacks up to the real deal in the tester!

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if you can’t tell, I haven’t left the basement tonight…

Found a Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend (batch 53) at a mom and pop store tonight for $300 and had to pull the trigger. Retail is about $175 and you never see this bottle in the store, so I had to do it. 
 

 

Did the same the only time I saw it on a shelf about 1.5 years ago and paid $275.

It’s such a fantastic, unique blend… let us know how you like it!

6 hours ago, Party_Taco said:

Did the same the only time I saw it on a shelf about 1.5 years ago and paid $275.

It’s such a fantastic, unique blend… let us know how you like it!

Oh I have two other bottles (batch 20 and batch 24). It may be my favorite bottle in my collection. Haven’t opened this new one yet, but probably will soon just to compare all three. 

Alright Houston folks, where can I find OGD114? 

Specs?
Might have to go mom and pop. It’s been a minute since I’ve seen OGD114 at Spec’s.

I can’t find it in Austin and didn’t see it when I was in Houston. . Found the bottle I have at a small place in Victoria. A friend in San Antonio says he sees it everywhere.

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Already have the ECBP. The ET is sazerac. Given that I was 7th in the draw do I go Larceny or knob creek? What sayeth surly?

Larceny is harder to find...

1 hour ago, Txslnghrns said:

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Already have the ECBP. The ET is sazerac. Given that I was 7th in the draw do I go Larceny or knob creek? What sayeth surly?

I'd go with Larceny BP. It's not great by any means, but pretty solid. 

Larceny is harder to find...

I'd go with Larceny BP. It's not great by any means, but pretty solid. 

Good intel. Appreciate the heads up as I’m relatively new to the bourbon game. They’ve got the bottle of Larceny (batch C921) held for me until I can go pick it up later this week. I’ve enjoyed everything I’ve started stocking up on save for the Woodford Reserve Five Malt. If I had asked before purchase back then I could’ve saved myself $130 or so on that bottle. Appreciate all the recommendations on here and frequently find myself looking for bottles that are referenced on the thread.

I’ve got a couple of WSR 1.75 getting dusty on my shelf. If this is your game in Austin hit me with a trade offer. Will also be in DFW in a couple of weeks. Looking for comparable value, YMMV.

8 hours ago, Txslnghrns said:

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Already have the ECBP. The ET is sazerac. Given that I was 7th in the draw do I go Larceny or knob creek? What sayeth surly?

Knob 12.  Larceny BP is kind of dumb and I’ve been using it as a mixer to kill it. 

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