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21 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

I just use old bottles of IW Harper 15. 

Definitely keep the cork in.  

 

yea those Harper 15 yr bottles are great decanters.

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On 8/10/2018 at 5:27 PM, 'stache said:

Got the last two, I’m pretty happy.

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I was at Deb's on 183 today. They had a bunch of their in-house Antique barrel select right by the front. Wanted $89 for a 750ml. They also had 1L bottles of the regular 107 for $50+. 

This is Oklahoma.  $20.99 is a weekly paycheck for most of us.

5 hours ago, BigDHornfan said:

yea those Harper 15 yr bottles are great decanters.

They’re actually in pretty short supply right now. Not any in Houston to my knowledge. 

I think they sold pretty slowly, and most stores didn’t order more. 

Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve is damn good. 120 proof, damn smooth

4 hours ago, SnappyJack said:

I was at Deb's on 183 today. They had a bunch of their in-house Antique barrel select right by the front. Wanted $89 for a 750ml. They also had 1L bottles of the regular 107 for $50+. 

Guess I know where I'm going to swing by tomorrow. Never knew of this hidden gem.

I was at Deb's on 183 today. They had a bunch of their in-house Antique barrel select right by the front. Wanted $89 for a 750ml. They also had 1L bottles of the regular 107 for $50+. 


Weird. They were selling that same 750 OWA store pick for $70 2 weeks ago.
13 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

They’re actually in pretty short supply right now. Not any in Houston to my knowledge. 

I think they sold pretty slowly, and most stores didn’t order more. 

Pretty sure I saw one at Specs 290 and Jones last week.

2 hours ago, huge said:

Pretty sure I saw one at Specs 290 and Jones last week.

Correct per their database. I already pulled the trigger on one online though. JV is kind of a b**** to get to right now. 

32 minutes ago, 4th and 5 said:

https://www.totalwine.com/spirits/bourbon/small-batch-bourbon/knob-creek-single-barrel-reserve-120-proof-barrel-select/p/115174750

this one has shot to the top of my list, I haven't done a side by side but I feel like it could surpass OF1920

 

Out of stock in my area, but I’ll be looking for it. You have my attention with the could surpass 1920 comment. 

15 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

They’re actually in pretty short supply right now. Not any in Houston to my knowledge. 

I think they sold pretty slowly, and most stores didn’t order more. 

Total Wine in sunset valley had plenty last week. Must be a Houston thing. 

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I’ve been hesitant to pick up the KC SiB because I’ve read it can be wildly inconsistent. Will have to give it a try, I have enjoyed the few pours of KC small batch I’ve had.

2 hours ago, BigDHornfan said:

Your mom is.

Two hours later and this guy has no rep. 

 

Surly is slippin

 

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Plenty of ER10 and OGD114 on the shelf at Specs on Smith St.

1 hour ago, Jimbaround said:

Plenty of ER10 and OGD114 on the shelf at Specs on Smith St.

Yep. I bought one bottle of Eagle Rare. I'm trying to buy only Eagle Rare store picks or handles, but I was getting a little low. 

I don't get the Old Grandad 114 hype. I guess it's quality for the price. I like the Bottle in Bond better. 

34 minutes ago, BigDHornfan said:

TGIF Bitches!
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Well Big D knows a glass etcher. 

I spot a Norlan glass. I haven't taken the plunge yet. 

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Yep. I bought one bottle of Eagle Rare. I'm trying to buy only Eagle Rare store picks or handles, but I was getting a little low. 
I don't get the Old Grandad 114 hype. I guess it's quality for the price. I like the Bottle in Bond better. 


I like the higher proof of the 114 for old fashioned cocktails and manhattans. I don’t think of it as a sipper.
21 minutes ago, Jimbaround said:

 


I like the higher proof of the 114 for old fashioned cocktails and manhattans. I don’t think of it as a sipper.

 

I can certainly agree with that. Allegedly the BiB has been discontinued, but I still see it everywhere. I don't think I'll miss it.

I'm drinking the leftovers from my Poor Man's Pappy vatting and watching Roman Holiday. Life is good. 

Allegedly they're won't be anymore Eagle Rare store picks for the rest of year. If your honey hole has some, I suggest picking up a few. 

I only bought one a few months back, and I wish I loaded up. 

The Spec's store picks are the same price as price as regular stuff. One of the few things they do well. 

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On 8/16/2018 at 11:28 AM, 4th and 5 said:

https://www.totalwine.com/spirits/bourbon/small-batch-bourbon/knob-creek-single-barrel-reserve-120-proof-barrel-select/p/115174750

this one has shot to the top of my list, I haven't done a side by side but I feel like it could surpass OF1920

 

Gabriel’s outlet in San Marcos is going out of business, had the Knob Creek SiBS for 40% off $46, so $28, yesterday. Bought 3 bottles.

 Went to a party last night, damn near all the alcohol people brought had a Gabriel’s X% off sticker on the bottle.

I tried OGD on the basis of someone here's recommendation. As a bourbon, it's total garbage. For getting drunk fast, it's good stuff.

I am drunk in Kentucky and just bought this because the man in the store told me to buy it and I am a coward. Good?

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You shouldn’t drink that. Send it to me and I’ll dispose of it properly. 

Smith street is out of er for anyone thinking of making the trip

1 hour ago, thestud said:

I’m not sure how he can legally sell that to you out of a store, so I’m kinda concerned you might have gotten taken for the proverbial ride. If it is legit and you payed under $160 you did alright

It was this place and it was $200. I regret nothing. 

http://www.thehouseofbourbon.com/

 

 

4 hours ago, Hank Scorpio said:

I am drunk in Kentucky and just bought this because the man in the store told me to buy it and I am a coward. Good?

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Really Hank, really? You have to be trolling. 

40 minutes ago, thestud said:

Sampled my PMP a few nights ago and it was glorious. Going to dump it when I get home from work in the morning and put a spec’s store pick of BT in there.

Question for those of you that have done this more than me, do you rinse the barrel after emptying it or can I just immediately fill it with my next choice of brown water?

You barreled Poor Man's Pappy, interesting. I read a few disaster stories and decided to decant it instead. 

I wish I bought a Spec's store pick of Buffalo Trace. They offered it every time I was in there for months and I passed. 

For you bargain hunters, Very Old Barton is pretty good for $11.99 a bottle. The handle is $19.99. Total usually has plenty. It's a barreling candidate. I need to think about it more. 

I'm going to decant a bottle of Stagg Jr at the end of the month, I'm going to let it sit for 3 weeks. I'll let y'all know how it goes. 

Rye guys, is Old Carter available anywhere on this planet for MSRP? God Bless these geniuses: http://www.gobourbon.com/wineding-into-whiskey/

I do a rinse. Just fill it with water and empty. Then start a new batch.
If I’m not starting a new one, I will fill it with water and about a cup of cheap stuff to keep it from getting moldy.

You barreled Poor Man's Pappy, interesting. I read a few disaster stories and decided to decant it instead. 
I wish I bought a Spec's store pick of Buffalo Trace. They offered it every time I was in there for months and I passed. 
For you bargain hunters, Very Old Barton is pretty good for $11.99 a bottle. The handle is $19.99. Total usually has plenty. It's a barreling candidate. I need to think about it more. 
I'm going to decant a bottle of Stagg Jr at the end of the month, I'm going to let it sit for 3 weeks. I'll let y'all know how it goes. 
Rye guys, is Old Carter available anywhere on this planet for MSRP? God Bless these geniuses: http://www.gobourbon.com/wineding-into-whiskey/

I’ve done a few batches of PMP. Just usually dont go longer than 2-3 weeks. Any longer and it begins to get a little too oaky for me.
YMMV.

I know you'd lose a lot in evaporation in a barrel, but if you aged white dog in a mason jar with a scorched stave, I bet it would keep pretty well. Mason jars are pretty close to air tight. 

You barreled Poor Man's Pappy, interesting. I read a few disaster stories and decided to decant it instead. 

I wish I bought a Spec's store pick of Buffalo Trace. They offered it every time I was in there for months and I passed. 

For you bargain hunters, Very Old Barton is pretty good for $11.99 a bottle. The handle is $19.99. Total usually has plenty. It's a barreling candidate. I need to think about it more. 

I'm going to decant a bottle of Stagg Jr at the end of the month, I'm going to let it sit for 3 weeks. I'll let y'all know how it goes. 

Rye guys, is Old Carter available anywhere on this planet for MSRP? God Bless these geniuses: http://www.gobourbon.com/wineding-into-whiskey/

It’s the same MGP 95% rye that’s used to make Bulleit (and others), it will be interesting to see what they do with it.

Finally got back home to try this stuff out. I’m no bourbon expert but I gotta say this stuff was pretty darn tasty.

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I got to be honest here hank, I thought that you would have nicer glasses and use better paper towels than what’s pictured above. I’m disappointed. 

32 minutes ago, Hank Scorpio said:

Finally got back home to try this stuff out. I’m no bourbon expert but I gotta say this stuff was pretty darn tasty.

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We need a moderator with banning privileges on aisle 7 please.....

40 minutes ago, Onboard 2.0 said:

We need a moderator with banning privileges on aisle 7 please.....

Trolling

21 minutes ago, Onboard 2.0 said:

Him or me.... you be the judge.

Do you really have to ask.

19 minutes ago, ckhorn said:

Do you really have to ask.

No, hopefully you don't either.  What are we talking about again ?

19 minutes ago, Onboard 2.0 said:

No, hopefully you don't either.  What are we talking about again ?

I forget.

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