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#18352
picked up a huling station store pick too.  the GG pick was good, hope this one is as well.

The GG pick was one of my faves. Loved every pour. 98e9fee2b4a70cb900349746a2bc0932.jpg
I need to find another.
#18353

Also…if anyone is interested I’m willing to trade half a bottle of this for a Kentucky spirit.

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It’s a rare masters collection.




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#18354
picked up a huling station store pick too.  the GG pick was good, hope this one is as well.

Liquor King in Lewisville has a great pick of the Huling that Subourbon Dad’s Club did.
I liked it more than the GG pick.
But that one was good too.
Also…if anyone is interested I’m willing to trade half a bottle of this for a Kentucky spirit.

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It’s a rare masters collection.




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That one was quite…polarizing
#18358
31 minutes ago, BigDHornfan said:


The Nobleman was the Total Wine pick.
The Herald was just Saints Alley Armagnac finished bourbon.

I just bought a bottle of The Nobleman. I'm always looking for good ryes.

Edited by billfromlaketravis

#18361

Yeah I caved and snagged one at TW today too…

It’s gonna sit for a while as I’ve too much in the hopper, but appreciate the heads up!

#18362

I have two things to add to this malaise. 
 

1) 2022 George T Stagg is tits. Like you need to get in on this. ASAP. 
2) for the uninitiated, Nashville barrel company and their endless supply of heavy char Kelvin cooperage MGP is not to be missed. Sure. It’s pricey at retail,  but a fraction of what it costs secondary for some amazing bourbon and rye. Highly recommend “Rye not roses” as it every bit as good as the limited edition smooth ambler ryes. 
 

 

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#18363

They ship to Texas through a third party. Shhhh 

If you want recommendations as to which to try, hit me up. Had most of them. 

Edited by Bert Orange

#18366

This is the single shittiest bottle of booze ever created. If someone should offer it to you, punch them in the dick.
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#18368
14 hours ago, burns_312 said:

This is the single shittiest bottle of booze ever created. If someone should offer it to you, punch them in the dick.
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Traeger? Did they make the barrels from wood pellets?

#18369
15 hours ago, Bert Orange said:

I have two things to add to this malaise. 
 

1) 2022 George T Stagg is tits. Like you need to get in on this. ASAP. 
2) for the uninitiated, Nashville barrel company and their endless supply of heavy char Kelvin cooperage MGP is not to be missed. Sure. It’s pricey at retail,  but a fraction of what it costs secondary for some amazing bourbon and rye. Highly recommend “Rye not roses” as it every bit as good as the limited edition smooth ambler ryes. 
 

 

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I figured there was a reason why they gave me a WLW instead this year. Kidding, sort of. 

Edited by billfromlaketravis

#18370
On 1/28/2023 at 1:49 PM, henrygandorf said:

my grocery store starting doing barrel picks about a year ago, and it’s been a pretty solid development. 

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How much was that 29 yr old Crown? Has anyone ever tried it?

#18371
Traeger? Did they make the barrels from wood pellets?

It literally tastes like they put a handful of pellets in a bottle of Kentucky Gentleman until they completely disintegrated and then slapped a Whistle Pig label on it and stuck it on the shelf.
#18372
18 hours ago, Bert Orange said:

I have two things to add to this malaise. 
 

1) 2022 George T Stagg is tits. Like you need to get in on this. ASAP. 
2) for the uninitiated, Nashville barrel company and their endless supply of heavy char Kelvin cooperage MGP is not to be missed. Sure. It’s pricey at retail,  but a fraction of what it costs secondary for some amazing bourbon and rye. Highly recommend “Rye not roses” as it every bit as good as the limited edition smooth ambler ryes. 
 

 

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Well I know where $180 of my hard earned money is going.

#18375
2 hours ago, NOMAAA said:

So if you find a bottle of GTS, buy it?

I know I did, highly recommend at anything under secondary.  

#18377

1) 2022 George T Stagg is tits. Like you need to get in on this. ASAP. 



I saw a 2021 GTS bottle last year and offered $300 for it. I was told $600 was the asking price. I kept going back to the liquor store every two weeks offering 300 bucks for. I felt dirty offering that much for for it. But it was gonna be a one time purchase. Eventually it disappeared and I asked how much it sold for. $400. Here’s my question since I don’t have access like most of you do…Should I have paid the 300 or even 400 to purchase the bottle? Regular folk like me don’t see these often and definitely don’t have access at retail.

#18379
Leave Bert alone. His point was was the 2022 GTS was exceedingly good. He also provided us with the Nashville ships to Texas gift. 

Sorry. I tried to edit his quote and actually wound up responding. I have edited my post to reflect the honest question I wanted to ask. I take all of the recommendations on here very seriously and use it to inform all of my purchases.
#18381
29 minutes ago, Txslnghrns said:

1) 2022 George T Stagg is tits. Like you need to get in on this. ASAP. 



I saw a 2021 GTS bottle last year and offered $300 for it. I was told $600 was the asking price. I kept going back to the liquor store every two weeks offering 300 bucks for. I felt dirty offering that much for for it. But it was gonna be a one time purchase. Eventually it disappeared and I asked how much it sold for. $400. Here’s my question since I don’t have access like most of you do…Should I have paid the 300 or even 400 to purchase the bottle? Regular folk like me don’t see these often and definitely don’t have access at retail.

On the secondary, GTS is going for around $900 - $1000.

#18382
29 minutes ago, Txslnghrns said:

1) 2022 George T Stagg is tits. Like you need to get in on this. ASAP. 



I saw a 2021 GTS bottle last year and offered $300 for it. I was told $600 was the asking price. I kept going back to the liquor store every two weeks offering 300 bucks for. I felt dirty offering that much for for it. But it was gonna be a one time purchase. Eventually it disappeared and I asked how much it sold for. $400. Here’s my question since I don’t have access like most of you do…Should I have paid the 300 or even 400 to purchase the bottle? Regular folk like me don’t see these often and definitely don’t have access at retail.

Yes, but this feels like a trick because there’s no ‘21 GTS. 

#18383
Yes, but this feels like a trick because there’s no ‘21 GTS. 

I tried to buy the bottle in 2021. I’m new to the game compared to most of you on the thread. So forgive me for not knowing there was no ‘21 GTS. My question still is that if you don’t have access to bottles at retail, was my stance at $300 warranted? Or should I buy at asking price just to obtain bottles with this type of demand?
#18384

I tried to buy the bottle in 2021. I’m new to the game compared to most of you on the thread. So forgive me for not knowing there was no ‘21 GTS. My question still is that if you don’t have access to bottles at retail, was my stance at $300 warranted? Or should I buy at asking price just to obtain bottles with this type of demand?

If I saw a 2022 GTS for $400 I’d buy it. If I saw one for $600 I’d be pretty serious about it, and would try to talk the person down. It’s hard to imagine paying over $400 for a bottle. But that’s a function of my income . If had a lot more money, then $600 would be no big deal for something I want that’s hard to get.
#18385

If I saw a 2022 GTS for $400 I’d buy it. If I saw one for $600 I’d be pretty serious about it, and would try to talk the person down. It’s hard to imagine paying over $400 for a bottle. But that’s a function of my income . If had a lot more money, then $600 would be no big deal for something I want that’s hard to get.

Thanks for the honest answer. I kicked myself for not going up an extra hundred bucks. But at the time I thought I was doing the right thing. I even tried to let the owners know I was offering to pay 3x retail. But $600 wouldn’t have been a big deal either for me. It was just the principalities.
#18386
7 hours ago, Txslnghrns said:


I tried to buy the bottle in 2021. I’m new to the game compared to most of you on the thread. So forgive me for not knowing there was no ‘21 GTS. My question still is that if you don’t have access to bottles at retail, was my stance at $300 warranted? Or should I buy at asking price just to obtain bottles with this type of demand?

I’d buy any GTS at $400 including the generally cheapest and least sought after one of the series, which is ‘19.  The first bottle I ever bought on the secondary was an ‘18 for $375 and I still have a little left.  I like to drink it with good steaks and on special occasions and have no regrets. 

#18388
On 2/3/2023 at 10:47 AM, BigDHornfan said:

It’s good. You won’t be disappointed

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It's great.  I havent opened the Cognac version yet but I suspect it will be similarly good.

#18389
17 hours ago, Txslnghrns said:


Thanks for the honest answer. I kicked myself for not going up an extra hundred bucks. But at the time I thought I was doing the right thing. I even tried to let the owners know I was offering to pay 3x retail. But $600 wouldn’t have been a big deal either for me. It was just the principalities.

In the end it's just whiskey. None of it is worth anywhere near $600. The value is completely in the mind of the beholder. If you buy it feeling like you paid too much then it won't hold that value for you because chances are you'll taste it and be disappointed. If you buy it thinking it's no big deal because it's a special occasion purchase to be enjoyed immensely then chances are you'll enjoy it. 

#18390
20 hours ago, KeysPhoneWallet said:


If I saw a 2022 GTS for $400 I’d buy it. If I saw one for $600 I’d be pretty serious about it, and would try to talk the person down. It’s hard to imagine paying over $400 for a bottle. But that’s a function of my income . If had a lot more money, then $600 would be no big deal for something I want that’s hard to get.

Offer cash. The mom and pop stores hate paying taxes just as much you and I. One store lowered the price about $150 on some GTS. 

#18391

Got some very kitschy eclectic birthday presents from my Mom today.
Some 1973 decanters and one is completely sealed and full.
Gonna see how 50 yr old Beam tastes on my birthday in a week.
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#18392
1 hour ago, BigDHornfan said:

Got some very kitschy eclectic birthday presents from my Mom today.
Some 1973 decanters and one is completely sealed and full.
Gonna see how 50 yr old Beam tastes on my birthday in a week.
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I had a couple Beam, Early Times and Fitzgerald decanters. Got a raging headache from overconsumption of lead. Suggest you drink those in moderation. 

#18393
On 2/2/2023 at 2:46 PM, BigDHornfan said:

If your local Total Wine has this, absolutely get it.
It’s phenomenal.

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Just ordered one on TW.  Here's hoping it's as good as this thread says it is.

#18394
1 hour ago, Longhornfan1024 said:

Just ordered one on TW.  Here's hoping it's as good as this thread says it is.

The Armagnac and Port Cognac are both great.  Assuming you are into finished rye, which of course I am.

#18396

image.thumb.png.6df683c5effefc4fdc2b008dcac8e2ef.pngWeakest MC ever.  Let's sell regular woodford at more than double the cost.  WTF??

 

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Had a good day yesterday.  

yea you did.  nice!

 

#18398
48 minutes ago, NOMAAA said:

nice.  just snagged that OF from goody goody online.  thanks for the heads up.

Didn’t see it online but Oak Lawn store had some in the back as of 10 minutes ago. I saved some for the rest of you. 

#18399

someone explain store picks to me.  guy at goody goody told me that they do not send people to try the juice, they pretty much point and say "we will take that one" without much pomp and circumstance.  if i was steve goody goody i would be picking the shit out of the barrel that i want.

#18400
11 minutes ago, NOMAAA said:

someone explain store picks to me.  guy at goody goody told me that they do not send people to try the juice, they pretty much point and say "we will take that one" without much pomp and circumstance.  if i was steve goody goody i would be picking the shit out of the barrel that i want.

They send samples. Village Liquor had a pretty good explanation on their website that they’ve since taken down.

Deb’s employees allegedly travel to Kentucky to make picks based on their price breakdown.

I have it excellent authority that NASA Liquor sends their people to Kentucky.

I suspect the big box stores are using a third party that they contract to make picks. Yes I want that job. Total goes with “Master Distiller Selection”pretty frequently. Spec’s has so many picks and they’re so consistent I suspect that they’re doing this. Either that, or their employees are getting hammered every night at tastings. 

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