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13 hours ago, BigDHornfan said:

Talk about shit whiskey
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i hear it starts hot but has really soft notes but a weak finish.

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Liquor Source on San Felipe has an Elijah Craig store pick for $75. 129.9 proof, 10 years. Very solid store. They’ll treat you right. 

Snagged an Antique for $61 and a Blantons for $92 this morning off the shelf. Hopefully the rest of the weekend plays out this way.

Time to crack this 13.5 yr Elijah Craig BP tonight.  I haven’t had one open in a minute and reviews haven’t been good. 

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Pumping the proof back up again.  Nice

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I just continue to piggyback off all of the recommendations. This was the last bottle at Two Bucks liquor off of 35 in south FW. I asked if they carried it. Wasn’t with the RC products. The guy said, “Well. I guess we are out of it.” I actually walked right past it and my 9-year old daughter said, “This one says Rebecca Creek. Is it this one?” It was about 10-15 bottles down from all the other RC product. She got to pick a candy of her choice at the checkout line.

Finally got one of these.  Have looked in Dallas, San Antonio, LBK, AMA, Denver, and Cleveland-Akron to no avail.  Finally walked into my local shop this morning after a week in Ohio, and there are 4 bottles on the shelf, as if to say, 'we've been here the whole time!"

No you haven't bitches... but one a y'all comin home with me.

Now to decide when to open it.

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I'm going to say something I don't think I've said about a single barrel bourbon on this thread before - the Shaker pick of Stellum Cygnus is a contract SB that's actually worth it.  

Honey, Cinnamon, vanilla, clove, white toast.  DANGEROUS at cask strength. Run out and get it. 

Bringing out a great one to toast my wife on our 12 yr anniversary
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On 9/23/2023 at 5:29 PM, slorch said:

Finally got one of these.  Have looked in Dallas, San Antonio, LBK, AMA, Denver, and Cleveland-Akron to no avail.  Finally walked into my local shop this morning after a week in Ohio, and there are 4 bottles on the shelf, as if to say, 'we've been here the whole time!"

No you haven't bitches... but one a y'all comin home with me.

Now to decide when to open it.

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Haha thanks for using my pic in your post. The JD BP rye is a great pour. Enjoy!

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On 9/10/2023 at 9:55 AM, tokamak said:

Surly whiskey drinkers, what’s a good mid priced rye? My wife has gotten into Manhattans in a big way. She’s been drinking Bulleit, but I started googling and looks like it’s just made in a big factory in Indiana with a bunch of other brands. Feels like fuckery to me. What can I get that’s more authentic in that price range?

I don't drink a ton of straight rye, so I don't have the comparison baselines that some other posters have.  That said, the Frey Ranch straight rye ($50-60) has grown on me.  The nose is still funky, but I've grown to like how it tastes after initially thinking it was merely okay.  I get a fair amount of caramel and vanilla, which suits me. 

And as an added bonus, the bottle can be used as a weapon once you drink the juice.  Seriously, whacking someone upside the head with that heavy bottle might kill a mofo.

I don't drink a ton of straight rye, so I don't have the comparison baselines that some other posters have.  That said, the Frey Ranch straight rye ($50-60) has grown on me.  The nose is still funky, but I've grown to like how it tastes after initially thinking it was merely okay.  I get a fair amount of caramel and vanilla, which suits me. 
And as an added bonus, the bottle can be used as a weapon once you drink the juice.  Seriously, whacking someone upside the head with that heavy bottle might kill a mofo.

An empty Frey Ranch bottle weighs the same as a full Weller bottle.

Killed a great one tonight.
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26 minutes ago, BigDHornfan said:


An empty Frey Ranch bottle weighs the same as a full Weller bottle.

I believe it.

I still haven’t seen the Old Forester SiBBP Rye in the wild. The last time I even heard about it in Houston was when Spec’s Midtown got a 6 pack a few years ago. 

I still haven’t seen the Old Forester SiBBP Rye in the wild. The last time I even heard about it in Houston was when Spec’s Midtown got a 6 pack a few years ago. 

Only seent it twice and walked away happy both times despite paying MSRP for one and $225 for another.
I still haven’t seen the Old Forester SiBBP Rye in the wild. The last time I even heard about it in Houston was when Spec’s Midtown got a 6 pack a few years ago. 

Oak Liquor got a case and posted it to Instagram about a month back. I was shocked to see Raj just offer it up to the world like that. I got up there in time to scoop one but they were gone in a flash.

The one I got is gasoline.  Reminds me of early Stagg Jr.  I need to revisit.

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Y'all are really out here drinking 130 proof whiskey neat? That's some manly shit.

shit at this point, I piss 115

You could probably bottle that and sell it to our resident tater as long as Fred Minnick or Texags has something nice to say about it.

Not quite 130 but it’s damn good neat.
Herbie can testify to the goodness of the Blue Gill.
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10 hours ago, huge said:

The one I got is gasoline.  Reminds me of early Stagg Jr.  I need to revisit.

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I’m starting to wonder if 110 proof is the sweet for a barrel strength rye? That’s the proof of everybody’s favorite Michter’s. 

Handy is a notable exception. JD Special Special Release Rye was also great. 

I’m cooling on the JD SiBBP Rye which is north of 130 proof. The last couple bottles I’ve opened have tasted very hot and young. 

I do enjoy most high proof bourbons.

I’m starting to wonder if 110 proof is the sweet for a barrel strength rye? That’s the proof of everybody’s favorite Michter’s. 
Handy is a notable exception. JD Special Special Release Rye was also great. 
I’m cooling on the JD SiBBP Rye which is north of 130 proof. The last couple bottles I’ve opened have tasted very hot and young. 

I do enjoy most high proof bourbons.

First one I had was around 118 and I thought it was perfect. Second is right around this 130 mark and I have yet to open her up. First is a Zykan special and the latter most certainly isn’t, though I’ve softened on her “impact”.

Honestly, it takes a lot for me to crack anything north of 115 on a weeknight.

Most of my pours at home are not neat.  

Won a bottle of KC18 in the TW lottery. KC hits my pallette just right so I'm looking forward to trying it.

The fact that’s a prize winning bottle just solidifies [emoji867]Total Wine.

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Quick trip to Dallas and found this sitting on the shelf at Preston Rd Spec’s.  Spec’s isn’t totally worthless I guess.   There were at least 2-3 more FYI.  

15 hours ago, BigDHornfan said:

The fact that’s a prize winning bottle just solidifies emoji867.pngTotal Wine.

I'm not going to complain.  I can't even find a bottle of KC12 on the shelf anymore and I'm pretty sure the days of higher age statement single barrels are over.    

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Most of my pours at home are not neat.  

You usually mix with Fanta right?
1 hour ago, Jimbaround said:


You usually mix with Fanta right?

diet Mountain Dew Baja Blast

Quite good. Nice oak, some cherry upfront, appropriate amount of burn on the finish. Everything you’d expect in a good ECBP pick. 
 

I love the edition to EC’s lineup. I don’t have to hunt the A,B, and C barrel proof releases. If I really want Blackwells has them for $20 mark up, or I’m content in just drinking store picks. 

36 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Quite good. Nice oak, some cherry upfront, appropriate amount of burn on the finish. Everything you’d expect in a good ECBP pick. 
 

I love the edition to EC’s lineup. I don’t have to hunt the A,B, and C barrel proof releases. If I really want Blackwells has them for $20 mark up, or I’m content in just drinking store picks. 

Premier has ECBP for $150 but the private for $70.

 

12 vs 8 on the age statement but I've enjoyed the 8 I bought.

1 minute ago, huge said:

Premier has ECBP for $150 but the private for $70.

 

12 vs 8 on the age statement but I've enjoyed the 8 I bought.

The Premier guy has jumped the shark. It was once a pretty good store. 

14 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

The Premier guy has jumped the shark. It was once a pretty good store. 

What, you dont like seeing Knob Creek 20 on the shelf for $1499?

I’m starting to wonder if 110 proof is the sweet for a barrel strength rye? That’s the proof of everybody’s favorite Michter’s. 
Handy is a notable exception. JD Special Special Release Rye was also great. 
I’m cooling on the JD SiBBP Rye which is north of 130 proof. The last couple bottles I’ve opened have tasted very hot and young. 

I do enjoy most high proof bourbons.

Looks like the JDSiBBP Rye finally hitting shelves in Texas. Looks young and hot. Pass.

Based on your rec, I triedJDSiB store picks and liked them. Will look for those.

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It’s not always about the high dollar bottles.

But damn I’m jelly of yall finding Blanton’s Gold. Maybe my all timer. And I think SiB is kind of unremarkable.

Yikes. $90 now right?

TW has it for $70
GG has it for $86. wtf gg?

I paid $49 for the first batch at specs last year

TW has it for $70
GG has it for $86. wtf gg?

I paid $49 for the first batch at specs last year

Man, going to cut down on those out of state margins! Is it still limited release? I never grabbed one myself but was actually impressed with the tastes I had.
4 minutes ago, H_Boogie said:


Man, going to cut down on those out of state margins! Is it still limited release? I never grabbed one myself but was actually impressed with the tastes I had.

It was always $70 at Spec’s Houston. I think I bought 1 of the first 6 they put on the shelf. 
 

Boogie, it’s a Texas only release, not supposed to be limited, and OF says it’s in the permanent lineup. However, given that’s 7 years old and 105 proof Old Forester, it’s been damn hard to find. I love it. 

42 minutes ago, TxTower said:


Looks like the JDSiBBP Rye finally hitting shelves in Texas. Looks young and hot. Pass.

Based on your rec, I triedJDSiB store picks and liked them. Will look for those.

I’m not ready to write JDSiBBP Rye just yet. I do think it needs to breathe some. I drank some two weeks ago, and revisited it this past weekend. It was quite good. I think a wider glass than a Glencairn helps some too. 
 

Norlan is quite good, but any bar glass will work. 

1 hour ago, Buzzrock said:

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It’s not always about the high dollar bottles.

But damn I’m jelly of yall finding Blanton’s Gold. Maybe my all timer. And I think SiB is kind of unremarkable.

I've got a bottle of the 100 proof VOB.  It's very respectable for its price and a good mixer.  I don't think I've had the 90.  And OGD 114 always punches well above its price.

2 hours ago, BigDHornfan said:

Bill,
You got a pappy 20?
You could get 18 King Ranch’s
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I played some roulette with Total’s online store tonight and lost. They let me check out with a couple bottles of King Ranch and cancelled my order about 5 minutes later. 
 

Bold move by that fella to buy 3 cases of King Ranch. I don’t think it’ll ever be a shelf turd, but it should be easier to find than the OF single barrels. 

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