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Posted: 9/18/2017 4:56:30 PM EDT
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There can be only one.
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Posted: 9/18/2017 5:17:32 PM EDT
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There can be only one. https://whiskeylately.com/wp-content/uploads/angels-envy-rye-carribean-rum-bottle.jpg |
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Posted: 9/19/2017 11:38:52 AM EDT
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Just picked this one up on Saturday. The "aged in rum casks" is what caught my attention. Being a Bourbon novice its a bit harsh, but has some interesting flavors. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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There can be only one. https://whiskeylately.com/wp-content/uploads/angels-envy-rye-carribean-rum-bottle.jpg 
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Posted: 9/19/2017 3:05:12 PM EDT
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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is worth a try if you run across a bottle at a decent price.
I picked one up today. Looking forward to having some this evening.  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/19/2017 4:02:21 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/19/2017 9:28:11 PM EDT
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Except that is a Rye.  . Live and learn.
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Posted: 9/27/2017 1:46:39 PM EDT
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So I just spent a week in the San Diego to Orange County area and did some bourbon hunting in both small mom and pop and chain stores while I was there. Here are my findings.
1. So Cal does not really have any better selection than my area of Central Texas. In fact, Items that are regularly available here are not available there. 2. The proprietors of the stores there do not seem as interested or as knowledgeable about bourbon as those here in Texas. They all knew a lot about wine. 3. They did have Blantons. Both the mom and pop stores as well as the chains carry it. I did see it on the shelf in two stores. They both told me it doesn't last on the shelf long. It was going for $129 at both stores. I couldn't bring myself to spend that much on it. I tried Blantons for the first time at a local saloon there, and have to say it was excellent. Just not $129 excellent in my opinion. 4. Overall prices were higher in So Cal than Texas. I guess this is no surprise with taxes and such. 5. I did not find anything unique enough within my price range to buy and take home on the plane. I was happy to learn that we have it pretty good here, bourbon wise. |
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Posted: 9/27/2017 3:01:05 PM EDT
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I don't want a $100 bottle of whiskey.
I want a $30 bottle and $70 in my wallet. |
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Posted: 9/27/2017 3:23:16 PM EDT
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Elmer T Lee is fantastic and less than $50
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Posted: 9/27/2017 3:26:28 PM EDT
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Eagle Rare |
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Posted: 9/27/2017 7:33:49 PM EDT
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Eagle Rare |
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Posted: 9/27/2017 7:34:25 PM EDT
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Elmer T Lee is fantastic and less than $50 |
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Posted: 9/27/2017 7:40:12 PM EDT
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And here I thought it was just a version....At least you were nice about it . Live and learn.Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Except that is a Rye. . Live and learn.
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Posted: 9/27/2017 7:40:51 PM EDT
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Bud Light
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Posted: 9/28/2017 10:27:31 AM EDT
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Bud Light  
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Posted: 9/28/2017 10:32:41 AM EDT
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Can't say as I have seen that, but haven't been looking for it either. I will have to give it a go. Personally I don't feel it's worth the money now. |
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Posted: 9/28/2017 2:15:50 PM EDT
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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is worth a try if you run across a bottle at a decent price. I picked one up today. Looking forward to having some this evening. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/35314/IMG_7570-311573.JPG 
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Posted: 9/28/2017 2:22:27 PM EDT
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Notice how the proof of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof has dropped out of the high 130s. I presume this means they're using younger, lower proof bourbon in the mixture now that they no longer put an age statement on any of their bottles. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is worth a try if you run across a bottle at a decent price. I picked one up today. Looking forward to having some this evening. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/35314/IMG_7570-311573.JPG |
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Posted: 9/28/2017 5:56:46 PM EDT
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Belle Meade single barrel 10 year is back in stock at my local Specs. I think I will have to pickup another bottle. I really like this stuff.
Has anyone tried their Bourbon aged in Sherry casks? The bourbon guy at Specs recommends it. |
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Posted: 9/28/2017 6:12:23 PM EDT
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Belle Meade single barrel 10 year is back in stock at my local Specs. I think I will have to pickup another bottle. I really like this stuff. Has anyone tried their Bourbon aged in Sherry casks? The bourbon guy at Specs recommends it. The cask finished whiskeys I've had have all been far too sherry forward for me. |
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Posted: 9/28/2017 6:17:57 PM EDT
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Bulliet
Buffalo Trace 
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Posted: 9/28/2017 6:20:09 PM EDT
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First warning sign is that they're pushing it. Second warning sign is cask finish, aka "bourbon so good we had to put it in a wine barrel to give it some flavor ". The cask finished whiskeys I've had have all been far too sherry forward for me. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Belle Meade single barrel 10 year is back in stock at my local Specs. I think I will have to pickup another bottle. I really like this stuff. Has anyone tried their Bourbon aged in Sherry casks? The bourbon guy at Specs recommends it. The cask finished whiskeys I've had have all been far too sherry forward for me. |
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Posted: 9/28/2017 6:21:51 PM EDT
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Bulliet Buffalo Trace |
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Posted: 9/28/2017 6:27:21 PM EDT
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Notice how the proof of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof has dropped out of the high 130s. I presume this means they're using younger, lower proof bourbon in the mixture now that they no longer put an age statement on any of their bottles. |
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Posted: 9/28/2017 7:41:58 PM EDT
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It's still age stated 12 years, and in my opinion, extremely delicious. An absolute bargain if you can find it for $60. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Notice how the proof of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof has dropped out of the high 130s. I presume this means they're using younger, lower proof bourbon in the mixture now that they no longer put an age statement on any of their bottles. |
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Posted: 9/28/2017 8:00:58 PM EDT
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Elmer T Lee is fantastic and less than $50 I saw a bottle in a store a couple months ago for $99.99  
When it was running about $40 it was good to go. Now? Not so much.
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Posted: 9/28/2017 8:05:24 PM EDT
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Thanks. It's even more expensive than the Belle Meade 10 year Single Barrel. I think I will stick with what I know and like. |
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Posted: 9/28/2017 8:06:49 PM EDT
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I have been reading good things about Balcones Single Malt Whiskey made right here. Anybody tried it? |
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Posted: 9/28/2017 8:38:44 PM EDT
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I have been reading good things about Balcones Single Malt Whiskey made right here. Anybody tried it?
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Posted: 10/4/2017 4:03:25 PM EDT
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Been a bit busy, and my wallet needed a break.
Stopped in my store today and they had this set aside for me. Never had this one, looking forward to it. 
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Posted: 10/4/2017 5:41:39 PM EDT
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Been a bit busy, and my wallet needed a break. Stopped in my store today and they had this set aside for me. Never had this one, looking forward to it. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/200513/DB0F2A4F-4F5B-44F3-AA35-9BDEF43CE560-324279.jpg
Oh, and I get the finances thing. I need to settle down on my purchasing. ETA: I just realized the proof on that bad boy.
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Posted: 10/4/2017 6:05:54 PM EDT
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That is awesome. You'll have to let us know how it is. I have been trying to refine my whiskey tasting skills. I'll be providing a review later tonight for a bottle of Makers I picked up last week. I just missed out on some Weller 12 yesterday by about 30 minutes.
Oh, and I get the finances thing. I need to settle down on my purchasing. ETA: I just realized the proof on that bad boy. 4 bottles of 12yr and a huge big bottle of 12yr, they were overpriced.
I bought 2 big bottles of Antique 107 and got a bottle of Eagle Rare (new to me)...it is good but I wouldn't call it great, decent pour for the price $30 |
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Posted: 10/4/2017 8:00:57 PM EDT
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That is awesome. You'll have to let us know how it is. I have been trying to refine my whiskey tasting skills. I'll be providing a review later tonight for a bottle of Makers I picked up last week. I just missed out on some Weller 12 yesterday by about 30 minutes.
Oh, and I get the finances thing. I need to settle down on my purchasing. ETA: I just realized the proof on that bad boy. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Been a bit busy, and my wallet needed a break. Stopped in my store today and they had this set aside for me. Never had this one, looking forward to it. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/200513/DB0F2A4F-4F5B-44F3-AA35-9BDEF43CE560-324279.jpg
Oh, and I get the finances thing. I need to settle down on my purchasing. ETA: I just realized the proof on that bad boy. As a barrel proof fan: This is the smoothest and tastiest I have tried yet in the higher proofs, mild hint of sweetness. It is a delight to sip neat
Around $60 12 yr More pics so you can get info, hopefully others can score. 
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Posted: 10/4/2017 8:04:22 PM EDT
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I was in Houston over the weekend, and my son recommended a small store. 4 bottles of 12yr and a huge big bottle of 12yr, they were overpriced.
I bought 2 big bottles of Antique 107 and got a bottle of Eagle Rare (new to me)...it is good but I wouldn't call it great, decent pour for the price $30 Quote HistoryQuoted:
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That is awesome. You'll have to let us know how it is. I have been trying to refine my whiskey tasting skills. I'll be providing a review later tonight for a bottle of Makers I picked up last week. I just missed out on some Weller 12 yesterday by about 30 minutes.
Oh, and I get the finances thing. I need to settle down on my purchasing. ETA: I just realized the proof on that bad boy. 4 bottles of 12yr and a huge big bottle of 12yr, they were overpriced.
I bought 2 big bottles of Antique 107 and got a bottle of Eagle Rare (new to me)...it is good but I wouldn't call it great, decent pour for the price $30 I have heard both good and bad about eagle rare, but have never seen it for sale personally. |
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Posted: 10/5/2017 11:51:38 AM EDT
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Follow up: As a barrel proof fan: This is the smoothest and tastiest I have tried yet in the higher proofs, mild hint of sweetness. It is a delight to sip neat
Around $60 12 yr More pics so you can get info, hopefully others can score. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/200513/D75AB645-B131-4E05-950C-292ACFDAF44B-324527.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/200513/4D5C0A46-00B4-4A77-A1D8-07B3D76751FA-324528.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Been a bit busy, and my wallet needed a break. Stopped in my store today and they had this set aside for me. Never had this one, looking forward to it. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/200513/DB0F2A4F-4F5B-44F3-AA35-9BDEF43CE560-324279.jpg
Oh, and I get the finances thing. I need to settle down on my purchasing. ETA: I just realized the proof on that bad boy. As a barrel proof fan: This is the smoothest and tastiest I have tried yet in the higher proofs, mild hint of sweetness. It is a delight to sip neat
Around $60 12 yr More pics so you can get info, hopefully others can score. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/200513/D75AB645-B131-4E05-950C-292ACFDAF44B-324527.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/200513/4D5C0A46-00B4-4A77-A1D8-07B3D76751FA-324528.jpg |
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Posted: 10/12/2017 2:56:26 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/12/2017 3:08:16 PM EDT
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Got a new one to to try, and replaced my stock of Knob Creek Single bbl 120 This is not expensive but for price point is supposed to be good, I will let y'all know. It is kinda rare around here, my store doesn't even keep it out front, got 3 bottles in today, and said it'd be a month before he sees anymore. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/200513/IMG_4714_JPG-301553.jpg Special Reserve is common and I’ve never seen 12 yr on a shelf |
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Posted: 10/12/2017 3:17:08 PM EDT
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I have yet to try Eagle Rare. It's on my list. |
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Posted: 10/12/2017 3:20:27 PM EDT
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2018 winners https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/147035/Screenshot_20171012-115257-331574.JPG Saw this is my feed today EHT four grain sucks, too. |
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Posted: 10/12/2017 5:39:57 PM EDT
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jim murray sucks...he jumped the shark years ago. EHT four grain sucks, too. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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2018 winners https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/147035/Screenshot_20171012-115257-331574.JPG Saw this is my feed today EHT four grain sucks, too. |
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Posted: 10/12/2017 5:42:30 PM EDT
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Bulleit and Basil Haydens.
Both way less than a C-note too. |
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Posted: 10/12/2017 5:51:27 PM EDT
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Been a bit busy, and my wallet needed a break. Stopped in my store today and they had this set aside for me. Never had this one, looking forward to it. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/200513/DB0F2A4F-4F5B-44F3-AA35-9BDEF43CE560-324279.jpg 
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Posted: 10/12/2017 5:58:32 PM EDT
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Just cracked a bottle of Eagle Rare 10 year. It's going to go well with my Ribeye.
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Posted: 10/12/2017 5:58:53 PM EDT
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Weller
Blantons Makers &makers 46 Weller is the wheated that didn't make the cut to be pappy, or its the other way around. I cnt remember. I will ask again next week when I am on the tour again. |
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Posted: 10/12/2017 7:10:40 PM EDT
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jim murray sucks...he jumped the shark years ago. EHT four grain sucks, too. |
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Posted: 10/12/2017 8:12:17 PM EDT
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Im looking for a good one.
Amazing how cheap those things are then I realized why when I went to move it. |
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Posted: 10/12/2017 8:13:18 PM EDT
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Breckenridge
Eagle Rare Blantons |
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Posted: 10/20/2017 5:19:58 PM EDT
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Scored a bottle of William Larue Weller Limited Edition Barrel Proof today at Costco-$70. Anyone have any info on this?
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Posted: 10/20/2017 5:23:40 PM EDT
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Wifey got me a bottle of EH Taylor single barrel for driving our happy asses to Iowa last weekend. Excited to revisit this one.
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Posted: 10/20/2017 5:33:46 PM EDT
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Scored a bottle of William Larue Weller Limited Edition Barrel Proof today at Costco-$70. Anyone have any info on this? |
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