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Posted: 1/20/2021 8:09:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By justsayin: W12 https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/135145/20210120_170553-1788579.jpg I really like W12. Can't say I really remember what ETL is like its been so long since I had any. 
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Posted: 1/21/2021 12:24:52 AM EDT
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Visited Buffalo Trace and took the tours. Waiting for these to turn into Weller's and Eagle Rare...
 Attached FileAnd they had Blanton's for sale in the gift shop.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 9:26:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TN-MadDog: I really like W12. Can't say I really remember what ETL is like its been so long since I had any. I've got the one etl. I've never seen another. I may die with it unopened..... 
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Posted: 1/21/2021 10:27:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By justsayin: I've got the one etl. I've never seen another. I may die with it unopened..... Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By justsayin: Originally Posted By TN-MadDog: I really like W12. Can't say I really remember what ETL is like its been so long since I had any. I've got the one etl. I've never seen another. I may die with it unopened..... Can you will it to me? 
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Posted: 1/22/2021 1:35:03 AM EDT
[Last Edit: NoEffects6]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By myfakename: Visited Buffalo Trace and took the tours. Waiting for these to turn into Weller's and Eagle Rare... https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/96423/20210119_104554_jpg-1789216.JPG And they had Blanton's for sale in the gift shop. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/96423/20210120_232320_jpg-1789218.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/96423/20210119_102519_jpg-1789219.JPG Wow! Thats great. I will be taking the tour some day. How much was the Blanton’s? |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 11:52:26 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NoEffects6: Wow! Thats great. I will be taking the tour some day. How much was the Blanton’s? It was about $67. Apparently the locals buy it up. We saw a pretty big line forming at 945am (opens at 10am) and saw almost all of them walking back out with their 1 Blanton's. After our first tour we went into the gift shop, bought some Weller swag and picked up one Blanton's a piece. They scan your i.d. and said one bottle per person every 3 months. But they set out different brands on different days so it is random. We took the Trace tour then the Barrel tour. We had a great time. This top barrel was filled in 2007. I didn't ask but was very curious as to what it will be.  Attached File |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 12:17:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By myfakename: It was about $67. Apparently the locals buy it up. We saw a pretty big line forming at 945am (opens at 10am) and saw almost all of them walking back out with their 1 Blanton's. After our first tour we went into the gift shop, bought some Weller swag and picked up one Blanton's a piece. They scan your i.d. and said one bottle per person every 3 months. But they set out different brands on different days so it is random. We took the Trace tour then the Barrel tour. We had a great time. This top barrel was filled in 2007. I didn't ask but was very curious as to what it will be. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/96423/20210122_105000_jpg-1791331.JPG Man I’m jealous. Did you fly into Louisville or Covington? |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 12:37:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NoEffects6: Man I’m jealous. Did you fly into Louisville or Covington? Cincinnati CVG. It was about an hour drive to Frankfort. |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 12:58:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By myfakename: It was about $67. Apparently the locals buy it up. We saw a pretty big line forming at 945am (opens at 10am) and saw almost all of them walking back out with their 1 Blanton's. After our first tour we went into the gift shop, bought some Weller swag and picked up one Blanton's a piece. They scan your i.d. and said one bottle per person every 3 months. But they set out different brands on different days so it is random. We took the Trace tour then the Barrel tour. We had a great time. This top barrel was filled in 2007. I didn't ask but was very curious as to what it will be. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/96423/20210122_105000_jpg-1791331.JPG Guide told us that every barrels isn't predestined for a particular bottle, that some are determined by flavor on tasting. If I remember correctly.
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Posted: 1/22/2021 4:11:44 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 1969GTX]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By justsayin: Guide told us that every barrels isn't predestined for a particular bottle, that some are determined by flavor on tasting. If I remember correctly. That's the story. 3 mashbills to choose from. But that particular barrel is going on 14 years old.  He said the top floors age fastest and are the cheap bourbons. Middle and lower are best for a slow age. And they don't rotate barrels. They know where to put them for the flavor but weather has a big effect. |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 9:57:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By myfakename: It was about $67. Apparently the locals buy it up. We saw a pretty big line forming at 945am (opens at 10am) and saw almost all of them walking back out with their 1 Blanton's. After our first tour we went into the gift shop, bought some Weller swag and picked up one Blanton's a piece. They scan your i.d. and said one bottle per person every 3 months. But they set out different brands on different days so it is random. We took the Trace tour then the Barrel tour. We had a great time. This top barrel was filled in 2007. I didn't ask but was very curious as to what it will be. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/96423/20210122_105000_jpg-1791331.JPG It’s a really cool distillery to take a tour at. I hope you had Freddie as your guide. He’s the best guide there. We used to be able to get 1 bottle/week of Blanton’s, but I’m not mad they changed it so more people can enjoy it and less resellers hog it all up. That just means my stash is now for me and I can’t give it away as gifts. I finally made it out there again this week and got another bottle of EH Taylor, so it didn’t hurt to finally kill my other bottle tonight.  Attached File |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 10:14:19 PM EDT
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Russell's reserve 10 year tonight. Not bad for under $40. Want to try the single barrel but I never see it in stock.
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Posted: 1/23/2021 8:48:08 AM EDT
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This thread makes me appreciate that the local guy, who seems to get a bunch of the good stuff in, likes me and generally gives me first shot at most of the good stuff. There are even a couple really good bottle (one is an EHT barrel proof) that we haven't even put a price on yet, and may never will. He also knows that I am buying to appreciate and drink and not resell. Bought a bottle of Calumet Farms 14 year old and a bottle of Border Bourbon to help stock a friend's new bar. They normally drink Crown in volume. They really liked the Calumet Farms as a sipper on ice but will probably stick with the Crown due to cost. They didn't seemed that impressed with the Border Bourbon.
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Posted: 1/23/2021 3:17:35 PM EDT
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Does anyone make a non-MGP, barrel strength, single barrel straight bourbon that is preferably non-chill filtered, that is under $50?
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Posted: 1/23/2021 7:24:57 PM EDT
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Old Ezra 7 first pour
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Posted: 1/24/2021 12:48:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By caskalefan: Does anyone make a non-MGP, barrel strength, single barrel straight bourbon that is preferably non-chill filtered, that is under $50? MSRP for Weller Full Proof may be under $50
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Posted: 1/24/2021 2:41:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By caskalefan: Does anyone make a non-MGP, barrel strength, single barrel straight bourbon that is preferably non-chill filtered, that is under $50? This hits most your specs.  Attached File |
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Posted: 1/24/2021 6:08:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By caskalefan: Does anyone make a non-MGP, barrel strength, single barrel straight bourbon that is preferably non-chill filtered, that is under $50? Larceny Barrel Proof is $49.99 on the Ohio state stores list, but it must be a limited release as nowhere is it in stock currently. It hits all your points otherwise though. |
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USA
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Posted: 1/25/2021 1:26:28 PM EDT
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Thanks for the suggestions, guys
Unfortunately, none of those are available at my liqour store
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Posted: 1/25/2021 3:30:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By caskalefan: Thanks for the suggestions, guys Unfortunately, none of those are available at my liqour store Ask 'em to order it some for you. 
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Posted: 1/25/2021 6:36:35 PM EDT
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Very old st nick 12
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NC, USA
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Posted: 1/26/2021 4:19:11 PM EDT
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My ABC store finally got Eagle Rare in stock. I hope it is as good as y'all have hyped it up since I bought it instead of Woodford Reserve.
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Posted: 1/26/2021 4:48:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 556A2:
My ABC store finally got Eagle Rare in stock. I hope it is as good as y'all have hyped it up since I bought it instead of Woodford Reserve. I think its mediocre at best. Good on the tongue at first, blah middle, blah/mom-existent finish. |
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Posted: 1/26/2021 4:55:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By justsayin: Very old st nick 12 https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/135145/20210125_162642-1796600.jpg I really want a bottle of that, but I've been told it doesn't even ship here.
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Posted: 1/26/2021 4:57:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rob78: ARFCOM loves some Eagle Rare. I think its mediocre at best. Good on the tongue at first, blah middle, blah/mom-existent finish. Eagle Rare, Blantons, ETL, BT.... all are really good $30 bottles of bourbon. The problem is when you have to pay more than that for it... |
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Posted: 1/26/2021 5:04:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By caskalefan: Does anyone make a non-MGP, barrel strength, single barrel straight bourbon that is preferably non-chill filtered, that is under $50? I can get New Riff Single Barrel Barrel Proof for $49.99 a bottle Knob Creek store picks come in around the same price. Besides that? I dunno, will be tough to find something that meets that criteria and is a quality product. |
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Posted: 1/26/2021 6:04:24 PM EDT
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Opened this today
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Posted: 1/26/2021 8:03:11 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 1969GTX]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 556A2: My ABC store finally got Eagle Rare in stock. I hope it is as good as y'all have hyped it up since I bought it instead of Woodford Reserve. Eagle Rare is the same mash bill as Buffalo Trace, GTS, Stagg Jr and EH Taylor. I love the stuff as does my wife. EHT is better but harder to find and usually more expensive. It all depends on where that barrel is and how long it sits. |
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Posted: 1/26/2021 8:38:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rob78: I think its mediocre at best. Good on the tongue at first, blah middle, blah/mom-existent finish. I like your style Dude. Pretty underwhelmed for a $35 bottle bourbon, let alone 10 year old bourbon. Kinda thin, lots of alcohol burn for a 90 proof, and finish is weak neat. Smell and initial taste is good, but I would be happier with Wild Turkey 101 or Russell's Reserve. YMMV |
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Posted: 1/26/2021 8:47:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By merchantoffreedom: Now go try the red label single barrel Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By merchantoffreedom: Originally Posted By Ghostface: One of my newest discoveries has been Russell's Reserve 10 year, it's a very tasty drink drink with a great nose. It's about $33 in my parts and I would gladly pay more for it. I hate to admit it but I've gone through two bottles since December, I'm having a glass right now.... /media/mediaFiles/sharedAlbum/bubbles_zps5bf5952f_GIF-110.gif That’s a hens tooth in my parts... |
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Posted: 1/26/2021 9:15:14 PM EDT
[Last Edit: triburst1]
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Eagle Rare is my every day go to bourbon and there’s nothing under $50 I’d prefer. For $35-40 which is what I pay, it’s a bargain for essentially a 10 year old single barrel. 10-12 year old 90-96 proof bourbons are my favorite. If you live somewhere where it’s impossible to find and marked up 100% or more, I can’t help you. I never have fewer than 3-4 bottles in the house as I can get it any time.
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Posted: 1/26/2021 9:25:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cowboy: I really want a bottle of that, but I've been told it doesn't even ship here. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cowboy: Originally Posted By justsayin: Very old st nick 12 https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/135145/20210125_162642-1796600.jpg I really want a bottle of that, but I've been told it doesn't even ship here. It's good, but I find it to be much better neat rather than on a cube. I've got 1 for drinking now and another for backup.  Attached File |
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Posted: 1/26/2021 9:29:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 556A2: I like your style Dude. Pretty underwhelmed for a $35 bottle bourbon, let alone 10 year old bourbon. Kinda thin, lots of alcohol burn for a 90 proof, and finish is weak neat. Smell and initial taste is good, but I would be happier with Wild Turkey 101 or Russell's Reserve. YMMV Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 556A2: Originally Posted By rob78: I think its mediocre at best. Good on the tongue at first, blah middle, blah/mom-existent finish. I like your style Dude. Pretty underwhelmed for a $35 bottle bourbon, let alone 10 year old bourbon. Kinda thin, lots of alcohol burn for a 90 proof, and finish is weak neat. Smell and initial taste is good, but I would be happier with Wild Turkey 101 or Russell's Reserve. YMMV I like your style too man, that whole western thing going on. I think eagle rare is just supremely overrated. It's about $30/bottle and the big bottles are $42-44 I think. To me, it isn't worth $30. Russell's reserve, 4 Roses Single barrel, Sazerac Rye, are much better values IMO. |
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Posted: 1/27/2021 7:10:12 PM EDT
[Last Edit: astrocreep96]
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Scored something in the Utah liquor lottery...
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Posted: 1/27/2021 7:38:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By astrocreep96: Scored something at the Utah liquor store lottery... https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/105138/20210127_160637-1799581.jpg |
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Posted: 1/27/2021 8:31:36 PM EDT
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The last of my single barrel store pick of Buffalo Trace.
That was the best bottle of BT I’ve ever had. That last heavy pour was sitting there staring at me for the last several months. |
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Posted: 1/27/2021 9:42:52 PM EDT
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My BT store pick was good too.
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Posted: 1/27/2021 10:10:08 PM EDT
[Last Edit: WrightP]
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 Attached FilePicked this up yesterday at retail. Pretty excited.  Attached FileBut cracked this last night and it’s freaking delicious. Just drinking a little Weller SR and sprite tonight. |
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Posted: 1/27/2021 10:39:35 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/27/2021 11:45:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hater: oooh Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hater: Originally Posted By astrocreep96: Scored something at the Utah liquor store lottery... https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/105138/20210127_160637-1799581.jpg Every once in a while I get lucky. Finished this tonight... 
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Posted: 1/28/2021 1:10:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By astrocreep96: Scored something in the Utah liquor lottery... https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/105138/20210127_160637-1799581.jpg Hell yeah!!! I bought this guy yesterday, not in a lottery.  Attached File |
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Posted: 1/28/2021 8:09:35 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By myfakename: Hell yeah!!! I bought this guy yesterday, not in a lottery. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/96423/20210126_154548_jpg-1800090.JPG Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By myfakename: Originally Posted By astrocreep96: Scored something in the Utah liquor lottery... https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/105138/20210127_160637-1799581.jpg Hell yeah!!! I bought this guy yesterday, not in a lottery. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/96423/20210126_154548_jpg-1800090.JPG I believe thst was last years batch. I've got some of that left. It is ridiculously good. An outstanding bottle. Early on some critics knocked its lower proof before they tried it. After they tried it it was a non-issue. Be careful, it goes down very, very easy. Good pick up. |
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Posted: 1/28/2021 11:47:47 AM EDT
[Last Edit: 1969GTX]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rob78: I believe thst was last years batch. I've got some of that left. It is ridiculously good. An outstanding bottle. Early on some critics knocked its lower proof before they tried it. After they tried it it was a non-issue. Be careful, it goes down very, very easy. Good pick up. Yep, 2019. I have 1/2 a bottle of 2020 left that is very good. Can't wait to get into this bottle!  Attached File |
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Posted: 1/28/2021 1:34:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rob78: It's good, but I find it to be much better neat rather than on a cube. I've got 1 for drinking now and another for backup. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/71042/20210126_192432_jpg-1798332.JPG Nice! I tend to enjoy most bourbons neat, even the hot ones. Just saw you were in TN, any chance you found those in or near Memphis? |
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Posted: 1/28/2021 1:45:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By myfakename: Hell yeah!!! I bought this guy yesterday, not in a lottery. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/96423/20210126_154548_jpg-1800090.JPG Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By myfakename: Originally Posted By astrocreep96: Scored something in the Utah liquor lottery... https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/105138/20210127_160637-1799581.jpg Hell yeah!!! I bought this guy yesterday, not in a lottery. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/96423/20210126_154548_jpg-1800090.JPG I only have his little brother. 😢  Attached File |
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Posted: 1/28/2021 3:03:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By triburst1: Eagle Rare is my every day go to bourbon and there’s nothing under $50 I’d prefer. For $35-40 which is what I pay, it’s a bargain for essentially a 10 year old single barrel. 10-12 year old 90-96 proof bourbons are my favorite. If you live somewhere where it’s impossible to find and marked up 100% or more, I can’t help you. I never have fewer than 3-4 bottles in the house as I can get it any time. Price is creeping up on it here in the past few months. Used to be able to find it fairly easily for $33-38, but a few days ago I saw it at Total Wine for $43. It's good and I try to keep a couple bottles on hand, but I have gotten to where I prefer higher proof stuff, especially in the winter. |
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Posted: 1/28/2021 3:11:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cowboy: Nice! I tend to enjoy most bourbons neat, even the hot ones. Just saw you were in TN, any chance you found those in or near Memphis? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cowboy: Originally Posted By rob78: It's good, but I find it to be much better neat rather than on a cube. I've got 1 for drinking now and another for backup. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/71042/20210126_192432_jpg-1798332.JPG Nice! I tend to enjoy most bourbons neat, even the hot ones. Just saw you were in TN, any chance you found those in or near Memphis? About an hour and 45 minutes north of Memphis actually. |
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Posted: 1/28/2021 7:52:46 PM EDT
[#48]
Knob creek cask strength rye, then a four roses small batch select.
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KY, USA
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Posted: 1/29/2021 12:10:48 AM EDT
[#49]
Ran out of room for the Eagle Rare.
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Posted: 1/29/2021 12:26:12 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryI need to ask about your astromech... |
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