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Larceny is really good for its price range. I bought a bottle a couple days ago for $25.Elijah Craig & Eagle Rare ar my favorites and just finished Wild Turkey 101 which I loved . Where to go next?
Also liked Four Roses small & single barrel
Just finished my bottle of this last night.... means I have a spot open for a new bottle - will be heading out before the holidays to find something to try out. Haven't decided what yet.Larceny is really good for its price range. I bought a bottle a couple days ago for $25.
It's named after the night the owner of the distillery got engaged. He asked a woman to marry him. She didn't give her answer right away. He asked that if she agrees to marry him to wear 4 roses to some big to do in the town. She showed up with the four roses and the rest is history.I like Four Roses but for some reason the name turns me off. Roses and bourbon do not seem to mix.
Soaring Eagles, Leather, Army ranks, plain old hillbilly names like Jim Beam, Jack Daniels, Col Taylor are better fits.
It's named after the night the owner of the distillery got engaged. He asked a woman to marry him. She didn't give her answer right away. He asked that if she agrees to marry him to wear 4 roses to some big to do in the town. She showed up with the four roses and the rest is history.
Drink it?Somebody just sent me a bottle of Booker's 2017-03. Please advise.
I visited my favorite store last night in the hopes that maybe there was some Weller 12 hiding away somewhere. There was not. So for me...still sight unseen. I had a nice conversation with the shop owner and he mentioned that he received 3 bottles of it back in October for the first time ever. He did not put them on display but kept them under the counter for those that asked about it. I asked how much he sold them for and he told me $100 each. Well over twice the state minimum and then some. I was disappointed to the hear this, but I understand the free market system blah blah blah. He then asked me if I wanted to try their store select single barrel Buffalo Trace that they just received. I was surprised by the offer but I was not going to say "no". It was actually pretty good. So for $25 it was not a bad buy. How different is this from the normal Buffalo Trace you can regularly buy off the shelves?The Weller 12yr is smoother, sweeter, with a bit more oak on it (duh). A smoother sipper at the 90 proof. Some feel it's almost too one dimensional.
The Old Weller Antique 107 is a bit hotter due to the proof, and has a bit more pronounced flavors. If you can find Store Pick single barrels of this, it's often some of the best whiskey around, and an insane value at $30ish per 750ml.
Yeah unfortunately many stores are hip to secondary markets and are starting to charge more for big bottles. Sorry you struck out. :( I'll prob give away some samples of stuff here as we approach the holidays.I visited my favorite store last night in the hopes that maybe there was some Weller 12 hiding away somewhere. There was not. So for me...still sight unseen. I had a nice conversation with the shop owner and he mentioned that he received 3 bottles of it back in October for the first time ever. He did not put them on display but kept them under the counter for those that asked about it. I asked how much he sold them for and he told me $100 each. Well over twice the state minimum and then some. I was disappointed to the hear this, but I understand the free market system blah blah blah. He then asked me if I wanted to try their store select single barrel Buffalo Trace that they just received. I was surprised by the offer but I was not going to say "no". It was actually pretty good. So for $25 it was not a bad buy. How different is this from the normal Buffalo Trace you can regularly buy off the shelves?
I'd advise against drinking this neat, at least to start.
It is a peaty Scotch. Not for everybody, but I am a fan.A friend gave me a bottle of Laphroaig Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky aged 10 years. Is it any good?
No, you can send it to me.A friend gave me a bottle of Laphroaig Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky aged 10 years. Is it any good?
I'm not a scotch guy, but that's a solid bottle. Just don't expect bourbon and go into it with an open mind.Freak Show said:A friend gave me a bottle of Laphroaig Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky aged 10 years. Is it any good?
Great value.My Costco had Elijah Craig small batch for $24 so I snagged one.
Value check on these? (not 100% sure on these prices; going from memory when I glanced at them)I'm not a scotch guy, but that's a solid bottle. Just don't expect bourbon and go into it with an open mind.
Great value.
Eagle Rare and Buffalo Trace continue to be hard to find around Charlotte. Was pretty amazed to find the latter being sold so cheaply in Prague of all places.So Buffalo Trace has some issues with their Eagle Rare stocks right now. Not sure if it's a shortage, some bad barrels, or what... so they are suspending their Eagle Rare Single Barrel Select program for next year (at the least). This is official and from the mouth of the head of their private barrel program.
I am unsure if this will impact the amount of normal Eagle Rare that hits the market, or if there will be a shortage of any kind.
Both are pretty good prices... they vary based on taxes in the area. IMO I like Knob Creek 100 or 120 over Bakers for a higher proof small batch beam product, but any of the 3 (Bookers being the Barrel proof offering) are solid.Value check on these? (not 100% sure on these prices; going from memory when I glanced at them)
- Basil Hayden for ~$31
- Baker's 107 for ~$38 (less sure about this one)
Good to know. I don't drink a lot of bourbon, but recognized the BH name.Both are pretty good prices... they vary based on taxes in the area. IMO I like Knob Creek 100 or 120 over Bakers for a higher proof small batch beam product, but any of the 3 (Bookers being the Barrel proof offering) are solid.
Basil is a very mild bourbon. VERY smooth but not much depth or personality to it. Just be aware of that going in to it.
Whatcha mean here? Are you requesting a "how to "taste" bourbon" guide? Preferences certainly vary dramatically person to person. For example: I don't like this finished whiskey trend (angels envy, Whistle Pig etc) but many folks love them (and for good reason).Have you ever thought about a quick guidepost on bourbon tasting and finding your own flavor preferences? I'd read that specifically from you.
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I picked up the Elijah Craig Small Batch 1.75L for $40 at my non-usual Costco. I may have to go back and buy some more. I know that they got rid of the Age statement but it is damn tasty.My Costco had Elijah Craig small batch for $24 so I snagged one.
Hella IN if you do thisWhatcha mean here? Are you requesting a "how to "taste" bourbon" guide? Preferences certainly vary dramatically person to person. For example: I don't like this finished whiskey trend (angels envy, Whistle Pig etc) but many folks love them (and for good reason).
Plus I'm a hobbyist but FAR from an expert at this... I'm sure there are much better guides on tasting than I could provide
That said I'm happy to offer my perspective, and may even be down to set up a blind tasting where I procure maybe 6-8 bottles, pour 2oz samples, and ship them out to everyone. Folks taste, grade/rank them. Then we post what each was sample was, and the scores from everyone. Could include some harder to find stuff (Weller 12yr for sure), and some sleepers that I think may surprise some folks.
If I did it, I'd just collect enough to cover the whiskey, bottles and postage. Definitely wouldn't be wanting to profit off it.
I was thinking just some of your thoughts on tasting, yeah. Not like an article or anything but if you had a few minutes free some time and wanted to post tips on here for it? I kindof like that you are "like us" in that it's a hobby and you just like some things and have done it longer. No different really than when I'd ask for help in the home-owner projects thread because other board members have been doing that and learned lessons to pass on!Whatcha mean here? Are you requesting a "how to "taste" bourbon" guide? Preferences certainly vary dramatically person to person. For example: I don't like this finished whiskey trend (angels envy, Whistle Pig etc) but many folks love them (and for good reason).
Plus I'm a hobbyist but FAR from an expert at this... I'm sure there are much better guides on tasting than I could provide
That said I'm happy to offer my perspective, and may even be down to set up a blind tasting where I procure maybe 6-8 bottles, pour 2oz samples, and ship them out to everyone. Folks taste, grade/rank them. Then we post what each was sample was, and the scores from everyone. Could include some harder to find stuff (Weller 12yr for sure), and some sleepers that I think may surprise some folks.
If I did it, I'd just collect enough to cover the whiskey, bottles and postage. Definitely wouldn't be wanting to profit off it.
Headed to Amsterdam for business next week. You think I could find this at the AMS duty free shop?Killed the tail end of a bottle of Blantons "Straight From the Barrel" last night... had almost forgotten how damn good that whiskey is. Had a pour of 2016 William Larue Weller afterward and, while phenomenal, didn't completely outshine the SFTB.
I still think Blantons SFTB is the best "value" in premium bourbon today.... $70 retail (Europe & Japan) but pretty easy to find at $120-140 in secondary market. Less if you order several bottles at a time from Masters of Malt
If not there then likely at liquor stores around town. It's awesome, and ABSOLUTELY worth seeking out.Headed to Amsterdam for business next week. You think I could find this at the AMS duty free shop?
I enjoy BOTH ER & Blanton's...but I think this years pick will be slightly superior. Nice!!"We have to take a 1 year hiatus for ER barrels. We could do a Blanton's barrel for the 155th! What time of year are you looking to schedule the pick?"
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How does one "contribute" to this here fundraiserSo Buffalo Trace has some issues with their Eagle Rare stocks right now. Not sure if it's a shortage, some bad barrels, or what... so they are suspending their Eagle Rare Single Barrel Select program for next year (at the least). This is official and from the mouth of the head of their private barrel program.
I am unsure if this will impact the amount of normal Eagle Rare that hits the market, or if there will be a shortage of any kind.
That said.. every year I go pick a barrel of Eagle Rare with some buddies in the TN 155th Airlift Squadron as a fundraiser for the base. The ONLY reason we got into the program was they were military. We heard about the issues and reached out to Beau at Buffalo Trace expecting to be told "Tough ####" or "how about a barrel of buffalo trace" which we would have accepted begrudgingly to stay in line for getting back to ER next year (hopefully).
Beau replied:
"We have to take a 1 year hiatus for ER barrels. We could do a Blanton's barrel for the 155th! What time of year are you looking to schedule the pick?"
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Unfortunately the base has hundreds of folks on it who are all clamoring for bottles. We generally limit the folks on the picking party to 5 bottles and normal folks on the base to 1or 2 bottles (depending on how much they are liked). Everyone on the picking party (7 of us) are always trying to find ways to buy MORE bottles, but demand is too high :(How does one "contribute" to this here fundraiser
Unfortunately the base has hundreds of folks on it who are all clamoring for bottles. We generally limit the folks on the picking party to 5 bottles and normal folks on the base to 1or 2 bottles (depending on how much they are liked). Everyone on the picking party (7 of us) are always trying to find ways to buy MORE bottles, but demand is too high :(
HOPING the increased price of Blantons ($55-60 vs 30-35) and the increased yield of the 7-8yr old Blantons (240-250 bottles) over the 10-11yr old Eagle Rare (200-230 bottles) will leave more bottles for us. We shall find out around April/May of next year. :fingerscrossed:
Definitely in for this as well. Got the following in an email today.Hella IN if you do this
I THINK the going rate for that beer is like 70-80 bucks on secondary if that matters to you. That's shipped...etc. so kinda hassle for $50 but just giving you the heads up.Definitely in for this as well. Got the following in an email today.
Congratulations!
Your name was picked in our drawing. You have won the chance to purchase a bottle of Goose Island Reserve Bourbon County Stout - Aged in Knob Creek Barrels, $19.99
I like beer but bigger bourbon fan. What should I do with the below bottle? May seem dumb but I just recently learned about this. Thoughts on keeping vs drinking? I searched ebay and shocked the empty bottles go more than $20. Crazy.
Okay.. 10 people. 5 Bourbons. $1000 per person.
Me eitherHa! I've had the gold foil, but never even seen either wax bottle.
I like both, so i'll vote "mix".Okay.... so if we were doing a blind tasting thing... would you guys wanna do:
• All Bourbon: (EXAMPLES [not specifically]: Weller 12yr, Old Weller Antique 107, 1792 Full Proof, EHTaylor Small Batch, Henry McKenna 10yr Bottled In Bond, Blantons)
• All Ryes: (EXAMPLES [not specifically]: Michters Straight Rye, Sazerac Rye, Willett Family Estate 3rd Rye, Pikesville Rye, Rittenhouse Rye, Bulleitt Rye)
• Mix of Bourbon & Rye
If Bourbon.... would you like a specific profile (ie all Wheated Bourbons, all Barrel/High Proof Bourbons, etc), or an array of mashbills? If there was demand for some more "premium/allocated" stuff we could do that, but obviously would cost more (NOT trying to turn this into a big money thing, which is why I was leaning toward more basic stuff).
IF this happened I'd lean toward maybe doing around five 2oz samples for 10 or 12 folks. Would have to buy the bottles, pay shipping, etc. Folks who participate would need to commit to sampling all bottles (even if only half the bottle) within a week and submitting scores.
Appreciate that and would love to be able to share but obviously not an option.I THINK the going rate for that beer is like 70-80 bucks on secondary if that matters to you. That's shipped...etc. so kinda hassle for $50 but just giving you the heads up.