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I've paid more for less (looking at you Bardstown).  But $120 for 10 year 100 proof "typical" bourbon is not where I want things to be headed.  I guess mostly I am disappointed in the pricing.  
I had it in a tasting with ER, EHT small, Blantons and Kentucky Spirit.  
Spirit was my favorite by a good bit.

I’m sticking to my 750s of regular ass Elijah Craig and handles of EWBiB. It’s always on shelf, tastes good, and is well priced. I’m a simple man: I eat when I’m hungry, I drink when I drive.
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17 minutes ago, deft said:


I’m sticking to my 750s of regular ass Elijah Craig and handles of EWBiB. It’s always on shelf, tastes good, and is well priced. I’m a simple man: I eat when I’m hungry, I drink when I drive.

Aside from a few bottles I keep around for special occasions, if I’m having a drink before dinner on a Wednesday night, it’s EWBIB.  It used to be Weller or Antique, but that ship sailed a long time ago.

Nice little hunt around Houston yesterday afternoon 
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What’d you pay for the Woodford if you don’t mind me asking.
Aside from a few bottles I keep around for special occasions, if I’m having a drink before dinner on a Wednesday night, it’s EWBIB.  It used to be Weller or Antique, but that ship sailed a long time ago.

A lot of love for ewbib , I get having a cheapo to drink on, but why not keep a 101, early times, and of100, mm101, some sort of cheap good rye, etc on hand too? That way you can rotate around a little. Variety is fun.

Give me BT and Baby Saz picks as my cheap bottles. The BT picks move fast, but Baby Saz picks are relatively easy to find. Roma Liquor put out a metric ton of them in Houston. It’s a damn good pick. 
 

Evan Williams BiB is fine, but it’s only $10 cheaper than the aforementioned picks. Spend the money, it’s worth it. I don’t think a high quality, sub $20 bottle exists anymore. 

On 2/29/2024 at 12:19 AM, burns_312 said:


What’d you pay for the Woodford if you don’t mind me asking.

$139.99. MSRP at Total Wine. 

$139.99. MSRP at Total Wine. 

Thanks, snagged one for $155 so don’t feel I did too bad. It’s delicious.

Going back to the Heaven’s Door picks, the one that Austin Shaker did last year is quite good. That said, with most picks these days if I can’t sample or it’s a known quantity then I’m usually out.

On 3/3/2024 at 12:58 PM, BigDHornfan said:

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It’s a Disco party!

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I think I’m going to pick up a bottle this weekend. 

Doesn’t get much fucking better.
Wife and kid are gone for the weekend.
Nice and quiet and an excellent time to hang out on the patio with Willie.
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Travel buddy this week. 
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I’m sure that the initial limited releases were good but I’ve been disappointed in my recent purchase of the JD barrel proof rye. Think I’ll stick to the store pick single barrels where I’ve had better luck. Also the JD BiB rye may be the best bang for the buck out there.

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Scene from Trader Joe’s in Reno


I’m sure that the initial limited releases were good but I’ve been disappointed in my recent purchase of the JD barrel proof rye. Think I’ll stick to the store pick single barrels where I’ve had better luck. Also the JD BiB rye may be the best bang for the buck out there.

This one says hi.
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But I will say the JD Bib Rye makes a fucking killer Old Fashioned
57 minutes ago, TxTower said:


I’m sure that the initial limited releases were good but I’ve been disappointed in my recent purchase of the JD barrel proof rye. Think I’ll stick to the store pick single barrels where I’ve had better luck. Also the JD BiB rye may be the best bang for the buck out there.

No complaints here.  It is surprisingly smooth for 129.1 proof.  

Well, it’s a banger. Probably one of the best Wild Turkey products I’ve tasted in recent memory.
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Is he related to Erddie Russell?

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For Wild Turkey reference, I didn’t get a R13 last year. I liked the releases in 2022, but I’m most likely done chasing floor drops. 
 

The Kentucky Spirit pick was terrific, and I’ll buy another bottle if I spot one. 

I haven’t been a fan of ecbp for awhile,
But I dug up this C920 from the back of the shelves tonight for a night by the fire pit.
Spring break at home doesn’t suck.
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What happened to the ECBP C923? Did anyone see it drop or on the shelf?

2 hours ago, TxTower said:

What happened to the ECBP C923? Did anyone see it drop or on the shelf?

It dropped a couple times. I slept on it, and I probably shouldn’t have. 

On 2/29/2024 at 4:58 PM, Buzzrock said:

Hola from Barcelona

Any chance you remember what store this is at in Barcelona? 

I’ve tried a number of new ones lately, off the top of my head:

Old forestor tw store pick 100proof : like it a lot, wish I bought the regular 100proof one to compare it to.

Dickel 15 yr store pick 104 proof: this is awesome. My first Dickel and it’s a buy.

Barrel foundations: this is ok, I was hoping for better, but meh

Ben holliday soft red wheat: this is great. Definite buy.

What I really need is a weller full proof and a 23staggjr. If anyone here can help me get those for msrp, that would be really appreciated. Thanks in advance

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Found this chilling on the shelf at a liquor store I just randomly decided to enter.

On 3/15/2024 at 5:35 AM, Keef said:

Any chance you remember what store this is at in Barcelona? 

It was a cocktail bar called NOLA. Prices were high. You’re better off drinking wine in Spain. 

1 hour ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Cliff notes? 

Some odd maneuvering with purchases/sales of blending and rick house facilities.  Not sure what to make of it yet but something weird is going on. 

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Big $$$ booze. Let us know your impressions when you crack open and if you think they’re worth MSRP. Lots of high dollar Bourbon sitting on the shelves these days.

And for the love of god quit cooking your bourbon on the stove top.

Still getting specs calls in Arizona. Dad has a new bottle of sftb and etl in his collection today. Good day. 

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Yes it is.

Batch 1 or 2?

I passed on Magnus Cigar Blend sitting on the shelf for $225, price was firm. Should I have bought it? 
 

I’m no expert but I’ve never seen it on the shelf before. 

1 hour ago, TxTower said:


Yes it is.

Batch 1 or 2?

Batch 2.  I've heard great things and I can't wait to try it myself.

 

My liquor store buddy also said a 14 year should be released very soon.

8 hours ago, CoachEmUp64 said:

I passed on Magnus Cigar Blend sitting on the shelf for $225, price was firm. Should I have bought it? 
 

I’m no expert but I’ve never seen it on the shelf before. 

Quality has gone down, I probably wouldn’t pay much more than retail right now.  
 

JD 12 is a banger, tho.  Approved.  

I’m betting it’s Batch 02 since that’s what the label says [emoji6]

Well shit. Thought it was on the side label.

Was curious if Batch 2 had dropped in Texas yet.

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