An opportunity for people who might be interested:
Earlier this year, our GB Guster went to Kentucky to visit Elijah Craig, and he selected
a Barrel Proof barrel. You can see it was named Bowlin for Bourbon after our GB Bogart, who was taken from us too young (his last name was Bowlin).
It's 118 proof. It's quite hot up front, but after that first drink, the flavors settle in. I get caramel and a little vanilla. I've been enjoying it and would say it compares favorably to WFP.
It's about $70/btl plus shipping. 6 btls shipped to me cost $30, so around $75/btl for me. This Barrel Proof sells at Total Wine for $90 right now pre-tax, though this particular barrel is in many fewer hands, almost all FBG. If interested, reach out to
@General Malaise . If you have any questions, I'm happy to answer.