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Alright, guys, need a favor. I just picked up a bottle of this at total wine. I see it listed between 60 bucks and 1k online. I assume price is determined by year, etc, but there’s not a handy chart for that anywhere, at least not that 5 minutes of googling told me. 
 

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Alright, guys, need a favor. I just picked up a bottle of this at total wine. I see it listed between 60 bucks and 1k online. I assume price is determined by year, etc, but there’s not a handy chart for that anywhere, at least not that 5 minutes of googling told me. 
 
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Need pic of the laser code to determine what year. At TW it’s most likely 2023 release which is $450-ish value secondary. If you like whiskey like I do, I would keep it and enjoy it as that’s one of the better ones available. If you need the scratch or want to trade it for something else I would value it at $450 and go from there
13 minutes ago, Herbie Hancock said:


Need pic of the laser code to determine what year. At TW it’s most likely 2023 release which is $450-ish value secondary. If you like whiskey like I do, I would keep it and enjoy it as that’s one of the better ones available. If you need the scratch or want to trade it for something else I would value it at $450 and go from there

Thanks dude! Yeah I’m not looking to sell, just curious of value. Imma let it sit. I also got it at TW, sorry I didn’t load up on more now!

They had that on the shelf with no limit?

This seems curious.

They had that on the shelf with no limit?

This seems curious.

I mean, it’s Sydney. Good chance he gave somebody a ZJ while the store manager and his pet chihuahua watched while seated pantsless in a folding chair on the loading dock.

For the record I’d probably do the same, but I hate little yappy dogs so they’d have to throw in a EW BiB to seal the deal.
3 minutes ago, huge said:

They had that on the shelf with no limit?

This seems curious.

No, I got an email to pre order for being such a loyal customer, but there was no limit I saw there. Most of the stuff was 150-300 but this was 70 and I like Weller and wheated bourbon in general. So I grabbed one. Should have grabbed 3. 

2 minutes ago, Herbie Hancock said:


I mean, it’s Sydney. Good chance he gave somebody a ZJ while the store manager and his pet chihuahua watched while seated pantsless in a folding chair on the loading dock.

For the record I’d probably do the same, but I hate little yappy dogs so they’d have to throw in a EW BiB to seal the deal.

1) what’s a ZJ?

2) you think I’m giving any favors for a bourbon that I don’t n own it’s worth? Come on man. 

I have obliterated my bottom shelf. I can get more Sazerac picks, but BT picks will be tricky. 
 

Anything more interesting than Early Times and the Benchmark lineup for under $40? 

On 4/11/2024 at 2:52 PM, billfromlaketravis said:

The Longhorn Steakhouse pick of Knob Creek 9 Year, 100 proof is pretty tasty. 

Now see, this is a good post on this thread. Somebody with known good taste says a widely available mainline blend in the aging sweet spot is good. Thank you Bill. I will go to Longhorn Steakhouse tomorrow for a lunchtime sirloin and a pour of this. 

We need more posts like this and less promotion of “Old Product Manager’s mid-year special reserve margin plug single barrel 14.”

Just now, Bozo_Casanova said:

Now see, this is a good post on this thread. Somebody with known good taste says a widely available mainline blend in the aging sweet spot is good. Thank you Bill. I will go to Longhorn Steakhouse tomorrow for a lunchtime sirloin and a pour of this. 

We need more posts like this and less promotion of “Old Product Manager’s mid-year special reserve margin plug single barrel 14.”

Longhorn is underrated. Some of the biggest lollipop lamb chops I’ve seen for $26.

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Rest in Power Longhorn Steakhouse KC 14 year picks.

10 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

I have obliterated my bottom shelf. I can get more Sazerac picks, but BT picks will be tricky. 
 

Anything more interesting than Early Times and the Benchmark lineup for under $40? 

edit: Probably just going to go to Roma and load up on picks. I believe the owner allows you to sample any pick before you buy it. I hope I run into some old Discovery 11.

15 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

I have obliterated my bottom shelf. I can get more Sazerac picks, but BT picks will be tricky. 
 

Anything more interesting than Early Times and the Benchmark lineup for under $40? 

At Total Wine, “McFarlane’s Reserve” is actually pretty good at that price. ($39.99)

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1) what’s a ZJ?


If you have to ask, you can’t afford it.
4 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

I have obliterated my bottom shelf. I can get more Sazerac picks, but BT picks will be tricky. 
 

Anything more interesting than Early Times and the Benchmark lineup for under $40? 

Samples a Stellum in store yesterday and was very surprised at how good it was. Grabbed a bottle. Haven’t opened it yet to see if it was as good as the one in store yet tho. I don’t know anything about them. 

1) what’s a ZJ?
2) you think I’m giving any favors for a bourbon that I don’t n own it’s worth? Come on man. 

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20 hours ago, SydneyCarton said:

Alright, guys, need a favor. I just picked up a bottle of this at total wine. I see it listed between 60 bucks and 1k online. I assume price is determined by year, etc, but there’s not a handy chart for that anywhere, at least not that 5 minutes of googling told me. 
 

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I was surprised how much I like this bottle and it has become one of my favorites.

Been on a decent roll lately 

Penelope 15 year light whiskey x 2

Larceny BP A123 x1, B123 x3, A124 x2

Little Book Chapter 7 (currently in play)

 

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6 hours ago, brown water said:

Been on a decent roll lately 

Penelope 15 year light whiskey x 2

Larceny BP A123 x1, B123 x3, A124 x2

Little Book Chapter 7 (currently in play)

 

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LB7 is pretty great, best in years.  

On 4/13/2024 at 10:00 PM, BigDHornfan said:

This IronRoot Cigar Blend is really good
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I tried that for the first time last Saturday, I was very surprised at how good it was. Going to have get a bottle of my own. Local Texas distillery. 

7 hours ago, deft said:

Stfu. Fr?

Deb’s and Oak both had it on their social media pages. I believe most of the Spec’s locations in the Metroplex have received it. In Houston, I found it Memorial Liquor. 

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On 4/13/2024 at 10:00 PM, BigDHornfan said:

This IronRoot Cigar Blend is really good
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the guys that own/run it are good folks

21 minutes ago, NoName said:

the guys that own/run it are good folks

Yea, the Likarish's are an awesome family.

I picked up another bottle of Bulleit 12 Year Rye. Still under $50 at Spec’s.

The word should be out. Breaking Bourbon had a pretty glowing review for them. https://www.breakingbourbon.com/review/bulleit-rye-12-year-old-2024
 

They gave it  3.5 barrels, I’d lean towards 4, but close enough.

Per BB, the 2024 release contains 17 year old rye. Bulleit has a special relationship with MGP. I believe back in 2019 they didn’t have enough barrels for a wide release, so MGP sat on them, and blended the 17 year old rye with the 12 year rye. 
 

I know the proof will turn off some people, but it’s an excellent rye even at 95. 

On 4/11/2024 at 2:52 PM, billfromlaketravis said:

The Longhorn Steakhouse pick of Knob Creek 9 Year, 100 proof is pretty tasty. 

Man, that reminds me of the 14 year Longhorn Steakhouse KC 125 proof I got a few years ago. Gave my extra to @NOMAAA. Glorious bottle. RIP. 

 

14 minutes ago, Hank Kingsley said:

Man, that reminds me of the 14 year Longhorn Steakhouse KC 125 proof I got a few years ago. Gave my extra to @NOMAAA. Glorious bottle. RIP. 

 

Thanks again for that intel. I bought 2. I didn’t buy a 3rd because the label was messed up, and I couldn’t be sure it was a Longhorn pick. Unwise. 

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Damnit,
Y’all are gonna make me open the 14.5 yr KC I have

Don’t do it. I have one left from that lick we hit at GG and it gives me massive anxiety.
On 4/13/2024 at 10:00 PM, BigDHornfan said:

This IronRoot Cigar Blend is really good
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That was one of the worst bottles I have ever had, tasted like straight up wood.

Damnit,
Y’all are gonna make me open the 14.5 yr KC I have

I said fuck it and poured some 15yr tonight… At 100 proof it punches FAR above its weight. What a bottle!

And, catching up on all the Weller talk, I will say that the first release of SB was probably the best expression of Weller I’ve had not named WLW. Ever since it’s fallen off, but those first pours were insane. Think I have a post here somewhere about polishing off the better part of the bottle in a sitting…

Don’t do it. I have one left from that lick we hit at GG and it gives me massive anxiety.

That’s the one I have and I didn’t.
Late, but good start. 
 
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Yep. Good to see back on the shelf again in Texas and at close to the same price.

OTH I’m seeing Henry McKenna 10yr for north of $60. Pass.
1 minute ago, TxTower said:


Yep. Good to see back on the shelf again in Texas and at close to the same price.

OTH I’m seeing Henry McKenna 10yr for north of $60. Pass.

Yeah McKenna is better, but it’s not $25 better. 

Yeah McKenna is better, but it’s not $25 better. 

While there’s surely variability for SiB’s,
I’ve always found EW SiB to be superior to HM.

Got a bottle of McKenna a few weeks ago after several years of not seeing any and realize that's not my profile any more.

On 4/24/2024 at 5:06 PM, Pablo said:

Got a bottle of McKenna a few weeks ago after several years of not seeing any and realize that's not my profile any more.

was at heaven hill a few weeks ago, and mckenna 10 was their best available.  no parkers heritage or old fitz, even in the vip tasting. i am always happy to get it though.  eagle rare, henry mckenna, and russell's are all automatic buys for me.  to get a quality bourbon, aged 10 years, at that price point is a value and perfectly suitable for every day drinkers.

4 hours ago, thrillhammer said:

was at heaven hill a few weeks ago, and mckenna 10 was their best available.  no parkers heritage or old fitz, even in the vip tasting. i am always happy to get it though.  eagle rare, henry mckenna, and russell's are all automatic buys for me.  to get a quality bourbon, aged 10 years, at that price point is a value and perfectly suitable for every day drinkers.

no doubt, love some Eagle Rare and Russels, just wasn't impressed with the McKenna bottle I got

On 4/13/2024 at 2:29 PM, brown water said:

Been on a decent roll lately 

Penelope 15 year light whiskey x 2

Larceny BP A123 x1, B123 x3, A124 x2

Little Book Chapter 7 (currently in play)

 

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Where did you get the AGN ice cube maker?  

Optical illusion. That’s etched in glass. Got it one of the times I’ve been but can’t remember which year. 

Struck out on the EWbib at one spec’s. I’ll try to hit another tomorrow before fiesta. I was surprised/elated to find regular ass green label weller. Still bought a handle because I haven’t seen it in a while. Then again, I don’t shop like yall shop.

Also been on a reposado kick lately anyway.

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