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4 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Yeah, I thought about it, I wouldn't do it unless I had a 4+ bottles of OFBB of the same year. And I might do a 70:30 OFBB to 1920 blend. 

I do think the OFBB proof could be pushed up some. 

Don't you think you might be taking this mixing a little to far. They are Master Distillers for reason.

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4 minutes ago, ckhorn said:

Don't you think you might be taking this mixing a little to far. They are Master Distillers for reason.

You could say the same thing about people making Poor Man's Pappy. 

And... it would just be an interesting experiment. I have zero expectations going in. If it's good, it's good. If it's not, it's still pretty decent. 

 

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2 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

You could say the same thing about people making Poor Man's Pappy. 

 

Yeah, but Antique and W12 much easier to find and I haven't seen BB on a shelf in years.

Total Wine Arboretum is so sad now. Their selection is just leftover shit from other Austin TW stores. My wife likes their wine selection so we go there but I’m tired of even giving them her business. I never see anything interesting there anymore. 

10 minutes ago, Neonmoon said:

Total Wine Arboretum is so sad now. Their selection is just leftover shit from other Austin TW stores. My wife likes their wine selection so we go there but I’m tired of even giving them her business. I never see anything interesting there anymore. 

RIP. 

 

I pulled an old one off the shelf tonight.  willett.  had to blow the dust off of it.  I had just finished up a bottle of old humble, after taking a visit to their distillery (not impressive).  sipping this willett after that, makes it taste like pappy.  it has a much sweeter taste that I didn't remember, but it could be just a comparison to the glass of old humble I just had.

had never thought about it before but to the ones admiring iw harper for its decanter, the willett pot still bottle wouldn't make a terrible decanter.

3 hours ago, Chewbacca said:

Found some OF 1920 on the shelf today.  Never had any of their bourbons.  They also had the OF BiB on the shelf.  Hope I made the right decision.  

I think I'm in the minority on this board, but I like the 1897 just a tad better than the 1920.  Both have a bit of a medicinal taste upfront for me, which prevents them from being among my favorites.  The 1920 does open up pretty well with an ice cube, though.

Picked up some Henry McKenna B-I-B today.  Didn't realize until recently that it's got the same mashbill as my beloved EWSB.  No wonder I dig it.

36 minutes ago, thestud said:

Thoroughly enjoying some Bowman Single barrel.

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What year? I caught a less than average Bowman SiB on my last run.

1 hour ago, thrillhammer said:

I pulled an old one off the shelf tonight.  willett.  had to blow the dust off of it.  I had just finished up a bottle of old humble, after taking a visit to their distillery (not impressive).  sipping this willett after that, makes it taste like pappy.  it has a much sweeter taste that I didn't remember, but it could be just a comparison to the glass of old humble I just had.

had never thought about it before but to the ones admiring iw harper for its decanter, the willett pot still bottle wouldn't make a terrible decanter.

Amazon has plenty of decanters shaped like a Willett Pot Still bottle. An astute observation. 

Yeah, I'll politely disagree with the 1920 is better than Birthday Bourbon. Birthday is superior, but a lot of people like 1920's higher poof. 
It would be insane to vat Birthday Bourbon, but a 60:40 OFBB to 1920 blend would be fascinating. 
@thestud or@huge probably have the reserves to give a try. 
 



I do prefer the higher proof generally, but I am willing to provide the impressions of my highly unrefined palate to rate ofbb against 1920 if we can rally up a vertical of ofbbb. Pm me for shipping details.

And ftr I think the barkeep in lviile was coming from a value perspective with his rec.

Heaven Hill just released a Old Fitzgerald BIB 14 year (decanter bottle) 

 

 

Glorious!  I would just love to have a pour, need to get to a bourbon bar here. 

28 minutes ago, elguapo said:

Where y’all finding RY10 in Austin?

Debs NW usually has some, but it’s marked up. 

Saw some on the shelf at Specs 620; but that was weeks ago. 

Happy Hunting

12 hours ago, Pablo said:

Glorious!  I would just love to have a pour, need to get to a bourbon bar here. 

Yeah that’s probably the only way most of us are trying that. 

Got bored earlier and reorganized the bar today and then decided it was a good day to enjoy some Gold.
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37 minutes ago, BigDHornfan said:

Got bored earlier and reorganized the bar today and then decided it was a good day to enjoy some Gold.
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So incredible. Beautiful set up. 

@Bozo_Casanova how do you find this stuff?

Picked up a 1792 full proof store pick today, they had plenty left at total wine Lakeline if anyone is interested.

6 hours ago, elguapo said:

Where y’all finding RY10 in Austin?

Specs behind the Buccees in New Braunfels usually has it along with EH Taylor small batch and sometimes single barrel. 

59 minutes ago, BigDHornfan said:

Got bored earlier and reorganized the bar today and then decided it was a good day to enjoy some Gold.
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That Blanton’s setup is so great.  And after many tastings I’m convinced Gold is my favorite Blanton’s over Single Barrel and SFTB.  It’s an amazing value if you don’t get shanked on the shopping importing. I’d buy a case at retail if I ever saw it at a duty free.  

Budweiser Cooper Lager aged with Jim Beam staves is a pass for me.I'd try it at the bar, but don't buy a 6 pack. It is well priced for an "beer aged in bourbon barrels". I hope they bring back the Prohibition Lager, that stuff is fantastic. 

IW Haper 15 tonight, maybe a little Weller 12. The big Larceny "double barrel" reveal is next week. 

 

[mention=1259]Bozo_Casanova[/mention] how do you find this stuff?


Like a lot of things, It’s all about relationships.

I bought a bottle of Stagg off the shelf a few months ago. But relationships are more reliable than dumb luck. 

I hate relationships. I wish people would just put shit on the shelves. 

(I have no relationships)

Found some Kentucky Owl Rye Batch 1 on the shelf today.  But it was mixed in with the batch 2 so I payed halfway between batch 1 and batch 2 retail.  

4 minutes ago, That Guy said:

I hate relationships. I wish people would just put shit on the shelves. 

 (I have no relationships)

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3 minutes ago, USCATX said:

Found some Kentucky Owl Rye Batch 1 on the shelf today.  But it was mixed in with the batch 2 so I payed halfway between batch 1 and batch 2 retail.  

Location?

2 hours ago, BigDHornfan said:

Got bored earlier and reorganized the bar today and then decided it was a good day to enjoy some Gold.
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Keeping the Weller12 segregated from the Weller Antique. Interdasting 

18 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Location?

Spec’s University Ave in Round Rock.  Batch 2 was $185 or so with cash discount.  

Weller 12 leftovers this evening from my first Poor Man's Pappy batch. Cheers gentlemen. 

Has anybody been to Pinky's in Midland recently? If so, please report your findings.

25 minutes ago, HenryJames said:

tl;dr

Are there any good Texas bourbons?

Negative

Why the need for Texas bourbon? It’s like going to Nebraska and asking for the best bbq. Why?

10 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

I assume you bought this at Goody Goody in Houston? 

Dunno, someone left it at my house after a party. I didn't seek out the original owner... :D

Balcones Blue Corn Bourbon is solid but expensive

 

Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon is very very expensive, but better than most bourbons on this thread. Their Balmorrhea is also great

 

Dont bother with any other Texas bourbons

Today was a good day. Just got my reload of Blanton’s Gold and SFTB. Didn’t even have to use my AK.

Bad ass.

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