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1 hour ago, smokeeater said:

Anyone have an opinion on a fair price for the E H Taylor 4 Grain?

 

Freaking Terrific. Why?

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24 minutes ago, ckhorn said:

Freaking Terrific. Why?

Daughter works for a wholesale wine distributor.

One of her customers has one set back for me.

Curious about a fair price.

My normal connection through her has always been at MSRP for everything,  but this is a new connection.

23 minutes ago, smokeeater said:

Daughter works for a wholesale wine distributor.

One of her customers has one set back for me.

Curious about a fair price.

My normal connection through her has always been at MSRP for everything,  but this is a new connection.

That's my favorite drink this summer. Don't own one, but if they have at the bar. I will get me a couple of glasses. I would by it for $200. That is probably at least double of the MSRP.  

Hope this helps. Also, thanks for Tulsa recommendations. Liked the Valkyrie and BDTA so much. I made another trip with the wife. They had THH at the bar.

Edited by ckhorn

I'm hoping for something in the $80 range.

Hard to spend more, when my regular connection keeps me in all my favorites below retail.

 

Glad the recs worked for you.

Cant seem to get downtown without making a stop in both places.

9 hours ago, BigDHornfan said:

DFW area. It’s a Goody Goody store pick

My man. I shop at the one on Oak Lawn. Only complaint is that the good stuff is upstairs in the office.

7 hours ago, 4th&Five said:

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Aero in San Diego. Damn fine selection.

Whiskey Cake in Katy has a better selection, but it's in Katy, so... advantage you. 

Any liquor store recommendations near the loop in Chicago?

Warehouse liquors. My go-to here. I just got a OWA and Blanton’s store pick there. Gene can freaking pick the hell out of some barrels!!! They have 1792, HW, 4R, and Eagle rare store picks on the shelf this week

Eagle Rare 10 year isn't close to my favorite drink in my bar at home. Haven't had it opened in about four months. Took the 1st sip. Kind of meh. Second sip okay. It keeps getting better all the time. I think theirs a song there.

Edited by ckhorn

40 minutes ago, ckhorn said:

Eagle Rare 10 year isn't close to my favorite drink in my bar at home. Haven't had it opened in about four months. Took the 1st sip. Kind of meh. Second sip okay. It keeps getting better all the time. I think theirs a song there.

Such an easy drinker. 

37 minutes ago, Neonmoon said:

Such an easy drinker. 

That basically sums it up. 

Has anybody had the Eagle Rare 17? I've read disappointing reviews. 


Yep, and usually a whole lot more.

More than that. Having twins soon, though. Wanted to splurge and I don’t like cigars.

More than that. Having twins soon, though. Wanted to splurge and I don’t like cigars.


I’ve got a humidor full of pappy van winkle cigars that may cause you to sing a different tune
1 hour ago, billfromlaketravis said:

That basically sums it up. 

Has anybody had the Eagle Rare 17? I've read disappointing reviews. 

Not any that has came out recently, but what I have been able to find in the past is one of the best bourbons out there and very difficult to find (purchase).

1 hour ago, billfromlaketravis said:

That basically sums it up. 

Has anybody had the Eagle Rare 17? I've read disappointing reviews. 

ER17 is very good for what it is. It’s a phenomenal lower proofed bourbon. I really like it, but it is not something I would pay big money for. 

1 hour ago, mbpcb said:

 


I’ve got a humidor full of pappy van winkle cigars that may cause you to sing a different tune

 

My cigar made your mom sing a different tune last night 

10 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

That basically sums it up. 

Has anybody had the Eagle Rare 17? I've read disappointing reviews. 

Had my first sip last weekend, as well as first taste of wlw.  They were both exceptional. 

Yes. That’s a good bottle

3 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Thanks fellas. 

What do y'all recommend for an entry level WhistlePig? I'm thinking this is a pretty good start: https://www.totalwine.com/spirits/american-whiskey/rye-whiskey/whistlepig-10-yr-private-barrel-select/p/177225750?s=516&igrules=true

that's the one I have, and it's great, but I don't recall paying $74 for it.  I got mine at twins in hutto.

Went hunting and saw KC cask strength rye for $70

Thoughts?

14 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Fascinating article on Buffalo Trace and their current/future plans, scroll down to the part about "Warehouse P": 

https://insiderlouisville.com/lifestyle_culture/bar-belle-jetsetting-to-buffalo-trace-by-way-of-united-airlines/

Very, very cool stuff.

20 year old Eagle Rare coming. Something I will probably never taste unless I sell a kidney 

Edited by Neonmoon

Have we done a poll ranking your favorite bourbons under $30?  750 ml. say ten or less. rank them please.  bourbons only - no ryes, sour mashes, moonshines, extra staves, port or sherry finish bullshit.  here's mine:

 

buffalo trace

weller 12 (yeah, I know you cant get it for this, but technically it's an under $30 bottle)

knob creek

makers mark

Elijah craig

er10

four roses (small batch)

bulleit

woodford

larceny

 

 

 

Weller 12 - I did buy my last bottle for under 30

Eagle Rare 10

Elijah Craig 12

Buffalo Trace 

Four Roses Small Batch 

Elijah Craig Small,Batch

Evan Williams Single Barrel 

Makers Mark 

Woodford Reserve

Knob Creek 

1 hour ago, thrillhammer said:

Have we done a poll ranking your favorite bourbons under $30?  750 ml. say ten or less. rank them please.  bourbons only - no ryes, sour mashes, moonshines, extra staves, port or sherry finish bullshit.  here's mine:

 

buffalo trace

weller 12 (yeah, I know you cant get it for this, but technically it's an under $30 bottle)

knob creek

makers mark

Elijah craig

er10

four roses (small batch)

bulleit

woodford

larceny

 

 

 

Not a great list without Weller Antique, I hope it was an oversight. A prerequiste, I'm very Sazerac/Buffalo Trace biased. I just love the company, and they almost never go wrong. They understand their market. 

1) Weller Antique 

2) Weller 12 

3) Eagle Rare 10

4) Buffalo Trace

5) Elijah Craig

6) Woodford (call it an affinity based on desperation. Woodford is the best bottle in far, far too many restaurants, but it's still pretty decent.)

7) Larceny

8.) Four Roses (the Single Barrel is really good, and would be no. 4 on this list if included.) 

9) Knob Creek

10) Bulleit

11) Maker's Mark (honestly I think the hype is based completely on the packaging. )

Edited by billfromlaketravis

I am prefacing this with what I have been able to get under $30.  May not be able to get it all the time, but with determination and relationships I've built with store managers, I usually have these on hand under the $30 benchmark.  In order of preference:

 

1. Henry McKenna Single Barrel BiB

2. Weller 12

3. Old Weller Antique

4. Eagle Rare

5. Buffalo Trace

6. Larceny

 

 

1) Weller 12

2) Weller Antique

3) Eagle Rare 10

4) Buffalo Trace

5) Larceny

6) Elijah Craig

7) Old Grandad 114

8 Four Roses Small Batch

9) woodford

10) Maker’s

I had my first taste of WhistlePig earlier this week -- the 15 YO.  Damned good, but I wouldn't pay $200 for a bottle, which I understand is the MSRP.

Under $30 bourbons and ryes.  (Note:  I never see Weller 12 or OWA under $30 anymore out here, so they don't qualify for me.)  I like all of them and it's difficult for me to come up with a ranking.  But here goes anyway . . .

Evan Williams SB

Henry McKenna SB BiB

Elijah Craig small batch

Eagle Rare 10

OGD 114

Knob Creek

Buffalo Trace

 

 

 

After Larceny, I think I'm going to go Baby Saz in the barrel next then Elijah Craig. It should be a nice little experiment, a wheater, a rye, and bourbon named after a Baptist minister. 

After Larceny, I think I'm going to go Baby Saz in the barrel next then Elijah Craig. It should be a nice little experiment, a wheater, a rye, and bourbon named after a Baptist minister. 

You gonna do two Wheaters in a row?
I salute you.

Saturday cheers Assholes!
This one keeps getting better and better as I drink it. Had it a little over a year now. Bout half gone.
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6 minutes ago, BigDHornfan said:

Saturday cheers Assholes!
This one keeps getting better and better as I drink it. Had it a little over a year now. Bout half gone.
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Little Book 1 or 2? I read the recipe on 2 was "interesting".

9 minutes ago, BigDHornfan said:


You gonna do two Wheaters in a row?
I salute you.

I'll probably do a Poor Man's Pappy soon, so it can sit for a month before USC. 

The most intriguing experiment is Stagg Jr. I've thought about about opening it up, barreling it, or decanting it. 

8 minutes ago, BigDHornfan said:

One.


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Good deal. I read that Beam Suntory forced Canadian whiskies down Freddie Noe's throat for Little Book 2. 

First bottle of Stagg Jr I bought, couldn’t handle it. Gave it to@thestud.
Gave it a 2 nd chance about a couple of weeks ago, put it in a decanter.
So much better. Doesn’t hurt my taste has changed to higher proofs over the last year though. :)
I may Barrel one to see what happens.

Does anybody have any recs on an inexpensive decanter? 

I'm tempted to enjoy another bottle of IW Harper 15 and throwing the empty in the dishwasher. 

37 minutes ago, BigDHornfan said:

First bottle of Stagg Jr I bought, couldn’t handle it. Gave it to@thestud.
Gave it a 2 nd chance about a couple of weeks ago, put it in a decanter.
So much better. Doesn’t hurt my taste has changed to higher proofs over the last year though. :)
I may Barrel one to see what happens.

I'm drinking a "breathed in" Stagg Jr right now. 3 weeks in. Wow. So much smoother. I think the new release is good, but the oxidation definitely helped. I think I'm in the sweet spot right now, I might have to finish the bottle soon.

I'm running a surplus on bottles to save for football season. Gonna have to do some damage during Fall Camp. 

 

Edited by billfromlaketravis

I know it's not as good as the BiB version a few years back, but Total Wine in the Galleria has plenty of Very Old Barton for $11.99 or $19.99 for a handle. 

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