Spin
Footballguy
I really like this one. Just bought a bottle yesterday
I'll join ya! For Sho https://imgur.com/a/KNZTxJ4
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I'll join ya! For Sho https://imgur.com/a/KNZTxJ4
sho nuff
Footballguy
Ive enjoyed Woodford in the past....so will enjoy this. Had a taste of just Jim Beam Double Oaked and it was actually pretty good for a low pricer.
The Man With No Name
Footballguy
FDA Foolishly Smacks Struggling Distillers With $14,000 Fee For Producing Hand Sanitizer
' this will be disastrous to small distilleries who stepped up to help produce this critical product – it will quite literally bankrupt some struggling businesses. '
Hmm
' this will be disastrous to small distilleries who stepped up to help produce this critical product – it will quite literally bankrupt some struggling businesses. '
Hmm
GroveDiesel
Footballguy
HHS late yesterday overruled the FDA and made them get rid of the ridiculous fee. Link
FWIW though, the fee was going to apply to production in 2021 and I think the majority of distillers have stopped making hand sanitizer. But it was still dumb.
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Ron Swanson
Footballguy
MrJimiT
Footballguy
EHT Single Barrel has probably been one of my fav's to date. Unfortunately here in MI...haven't seen in over 2 years. Actually haven't seen any of the EHT lines in about that time as well. Very tough to get the mid to top level stuff here in MI. I like Blantons, but there were others I liked more...and 1 store wanted to charge me $150 for it. I couldn't do it. Just too much $$.
sho nuff
Footballguy
Definitely tasty...not sure Id pay the going rate for it over some other things. But I enjoyed it and a nice one to share with a couple friends once the one is recovered from the Covid.I really like this one. Just bought a bottle yesterday
For Sho https://imgur.com/a/KNZTxJ4
Tonight...I may get asked to leave the bourbon thread...but I don't care to admit that Crown Royal Salted Caramel is just flat out delicious. A different thing to have that sweet profile.
I got a chance to try the Weller 107 on New Year's Eve - that was a really tasty bourbon.
Vegas Trip
Footballguy
One of the only benefits of the bass ackwards PA blue laws, limited release lottery time...
AAABatteries
Footballguy
It’s good. OF can tend to have some oak finish but this one not in a tannic way. Enjoy!
Da Guru
Fair & Balanced
I had a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle, when it was empty I filled it with Basil Hayden. I give it to my friends...My buddies always say "Dam..Pappy is the best, smoothest ever!" After they are done I tell them it was BH. Good bourbon but not in the same price ballpark
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kutta
Footballguy
Ron Swanson
Footballguy
Liquor chicanery ought to be a federal crime.I had a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle, when it was empty I filled it with Basil Hayden. I give it to my friends...My buddies always say "Dam..Pappy is the best, smoothest ever!" After they are done I tell them it was BH. Good bourbon but not in the same price ballpark
Lomez
Footballguy
At the Fry's out here, they set up a table manned by a couple of people handing out raffle tickets. You had to fill out name, number, and address and return that half of the ticket to them. You kept the other half for proof it was yours. They were open from 8-11am handing out tickets. After that closed, they drew winners. I was not present, so I can't speak to that process. No idea how many people showed up either, but I know there was a lengthy line when my wife was there at 8am, and there was not one at all when I got there around 9:45. You didn't have to be present to win, but you had to pick up your bottle by 3pm the next day.
I'm told they also had bottles of Blanton's for sale that the early folks cleaned out. And "some other stuff". I have no idea what that entails. A buddy of mine is industry and knows someone involved in this process at the location this evening. Supposedly they're going to have Blanton's and Weller for sale at that location, but that's all second-hand and no idea quantities, prices, etc even if true. I would assume they go on sale at the 4pm time they launch the raffle, but it could have all been there first thing this morning and be gone already. No clue whatsoever.
Just bought a bottle of this myself on Sunday at Costco - they only had 6 bottles left. Have not opened it yet. I've now got about 4 or 5 different varieties of Old Forrester, and have only opened one - I may just do a blind OF tasting one night just to see which I like.
Long Ball Larry
Footballguy
Long Ball Larry
Footballguy
bulleit is still so good. i got away from it trying other things, but my god, for the price, it is kind of unbeatable.
Bluesbomber
Footballguy
EW BiB / Q ginger ale highball is swell...js. can't wait to see if it is better with OGD 114...once I replace my empty
The Man With No Name
Footballguy
Nathan R. Jessep
Footballguy
Had Blanton's this weekend for the first time ever. I said to the not-very-bourbon-educated waiter "is it the bottle with the horse on top?" and he said yes. I said I'll have one of those on the rocks. Him: "Single or double?" Just went with a single. He proceeds to bring me about 3/4 of a tumbler full! 
But damn, that was good stuff! My new favorite, methinks.
But damn, that was good stuff! My new favorite, methinks. 
Hov34
Eephus's Great Great Great Love Child
Had Blanton's this weekend for the first time ever. I said to the not-very-bourbon-educated waiter "is it the bottle with the horse on top?" and he said yes. I said I'll have one of those on the rocks. Him: "Single or double?" Just went with a single. He proceeds to bring me about 3/4 of a tumbler full!
It was 3/4 full because of the ice. Which, by the way - Why?!?!
Nathan R. Jessep
Footballguy
Negative. 1 smallish block ice cube. IDK, just personal preference. I like it slightly chilled if I am just sipping with dinner.
Ron Swanson
Footballguy
I hope he's your favorite waiter as well. But the shark move is to go find the bartender, tip him well, and have a couple more at the bar. Everyone needs a heavy handed go to bartender in their lives.Had Blanton's this weekend for the first time ever. I said to the not-very-bourbon-educated waiter "is it the bottle with the horse on top?" and he said yes. I said I'll have one of those on the rocks. Him: "Single or double?" Just went with a single. He proceeds to bring me about 3/4 of a tumbler full!
AAABatteries
Footballguy
The Man With No Name
Footballguy
Never heard of it before but couldn't help laugh when I saw This
Chicken #### Whiskey. And it's not a cheapo. Anyone ever have it? Like/dislike?
Chicken #### Whiskey. And it's not a cheapo. Anyone ever have it? Like/dislike?
Sideshow Bob
Footballguy
CR69
Footballguy
I picked up Woodford Reserve and Russell's Reserve before NYE. I like both of them but my favorite in that price range is still EC (small batch is my go to buy loved the barrel proof we were able to snag). Still need to try Basil Hayden though.
Some of the stores around here have some of the Four Roses Single Barrel at $50, is that worth grabbing? What about the EC toasted barrel at $50?
Some of the stores around here have some of the Four Roses Single Barrel at $50, is that worth grabbing? What about the EC toasted barrel at $50?
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Spin
Footballguy
Yah I really liked it. I picked up a couple bottles of Eagle Rare the other day and it's my current favorite of my collection. My dad recently scored a Weller Full Proof and that is some tasty stuff.
The Man With No Name
Footballguy
The time has officially come for the NH Liquor Wine Outlet's limited release raffle! We are providing you with the chance to purchase the following extremely rare and coveted spirits:
Van Winkle Special Reserve 10 Year
Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year
Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year
Elmer T. Lee Bourbon
Old Forester Birthday
Elijah Craig 18 Year
W. Larue Weller KY Bourbon
George T. Stagg KY Bourbon
Sazerac Rye Whiskey 18 Year
Eagle Rare Bourbon 17 Year
T.H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey
Weller Full Proof
Weller CYPB
Weller Single Barrel
Old Fitzgerald 15 Year Decanter
Old Fitzgerald 9 Year BIB Decanter
Old Fitzgerald 14 Year BIB Decanter
Entries will be selected based on the preferences you have set in your NH Liquor and Wine Outlet account. Please make sure your store and product preferences are accurate within the next 48 hours.
Entries will be chosen on Thursday, January 21st and will be notified with instructions for next steps within 5 days.
If you do not currently have an account and wish to be eligible, please take the following steps to create a profile and update your limited release items:
Visit www.LiquorandWineOutlets.com
Click on Login/Register in the top right
If you already have an account, login. If you do not yet have an account, click on “Create Account”
Once logged in, click on “My Account” in the top right of the website and select “Limited Release Raffles” from the dropdown.
Click on “Add Brands” to add the brands that you are interested in. News of upcoming raffles will appear on this page.
Van Winkle Special Reserve 10 Year
Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year
Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year
Elmer T. Lee Bourbon
Old Forester Birthday
Elijah Craig 18 Year
W. Larue Weller KY Bourbon
George T. Stagg KY Bourbon
Sazerac Rye Whiskey 18 Year
Eagle Rare Bourbon 17 Year
T.H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey
Weller Full Proof
Weller CYPB
Weller Single Barrel
Old Fitzgerald 15 Year Decanter
Old Fitzgerald 9 Year BIB Decanter
Old Fitzgerald 14 Year BIB Decanter
Entries will be selected based on the preferences you have set in your NH Liquor and Wine Outlet account. Please make sure your store and product preferences are accurate within the next 48 hours.
Entries will be chosen on Thursday, January 21st and will be notified with instructions for next steps within 5 days.
If you do not currently have an account and wish to be eligible, please take the following steps to create a profile and update your limited release items:
Visit www.LiquorandWineOutlets.com
Click on Login/Register in the top right
If you already have an account, login. If you do not yet have an account, click on “Create Account”
Once logged in, click on “My Account” in the top right of the website and select “Limited Release Raffles” from the dropdown.
Click on “Add Brands” to add the brands that you are interested in. News of upcoming raffles will appear on this page.
nirad3
Footballguy
Welp, it only took about a year of being in COVID-world to make me a "home drinker".
Honestly, pre-COVID, the only time I'd imbibe at home was to have a couple of pops before going out with my buddies. I figured I'd save myself $10-15 by priming myself a bit.
But yeah, I've been going through bourbon like it's water the past month or so though.
I did a "bourbon exchange" (well, pyramid scheme, I suppose) around Christmas and a buddy sent me a bottle of Old Forester 1920. Man, was that good. 115 proof, too!
I've been drinking the Old Forester "standard edition" mostly. And yes it's sacrilegious but I mix.
It's just soooo delicious making a Lynchberg Lemonade. Goes down smooth and before I know it, I have a nice little buzz that gets me through the evening and puts me right out at bedtime.
Honestly, pre-COVID, the only time I'd imbibe at home was to have a couple of pops before going out with my buddies. I figured I'd save myself $10-15 by priming myself a bit.
But yeah, I've been going through bourbon like it's water the past month or so though.
I did a "bourbon exchange" (well, pyramid scheme, I suppose) around Christmas and a buddy sent me a bottle of Old Forester 1920. Man, was that good. 115 proof, too!
I've been drinking the Old Forester "standard edition" mostly. And yes it's sacrilegious but I mix.
It's just soooo delicious making a Lynchberg Lemonade. Goes down smooth and before I know it, I have a nice little buzz that gets me through the evening and puts me right out at bedtime.Boulder Toads
Footballguy
Icon - I finally ran across one of these on the shelf and OMG you were not kidding ... thanks for the suggestion!HEADS UP!
meant to post this earlier but if you can find one of these bottles grab it!
Jack Daniels Limited Single Barrel - Barrel Proof Rye (MSRP $65)
This #### is GOOD. Huge flavors of molasses and baking spice. Some dark fruit like raisin and plum. It's bold as hell without being overly ethanol forward. Big mouthfeel.. oily and viscous. Finish lingers beautifully. One of the best ryes I've ever had. No BS.
Absolutely delicious.
It's not easy to find, but also not so rare that store owners will be annoyed with you calling and asking about it.
If you like big full flavored whiskeys and/or like rye.... jump on this. They're selling out fast everywhere.
In case you can't tell.. I'm a fan
Don't think I've ever had a barrel high-proof that is packed w/ flavor & finishes so smooth like this one does.
nirad3
Footballguy
I suppose I could sift through the thread... but hey, anyone have a good suggestion for a $25-30 bottle? I've been drinking Old Forester, which is $21 at my local liquor store. It's good. Also been trying the Cowboy Little Barrel. They have a rye which is good. $20 at my store. Perfect for 3-4-5ish drinks with no hangover. Yay for that.
heckmanm
Footballguy
Westerberg
Footballguy
AAABatteries
Footballguy
I hate you - I can’t find it anywhere.Icon - I finally ran across one of these on the shelf and OMG you were not kidding ... thanks for the suggestion!
Don't think I've ever had a barrel high-proof that is packed w/ flavor & finishes so smooth like this one does.
CGRdrJoe
Footballguy
I got one of those that pours me “bartender choice”, which is a Blantons, and rings me up for the much cheaper drink!
AAABatteries
Footballguy
CGRdrJoe
Footballguy
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Insoxicated
Awesome! glad you found one!Icon - I finally ran across one of these on the shelf and OMG you were not kidding ... thanks for the suggestion!
Don't think I've ever had a barrel high-proof that is packed w/ flavor & finishes so smooth like this one does.
They're tough to find... secondary has them in the same range as Weller 12 at this point. IMO it's better whiskey.
Ron Swanson
Footballguy
CGRdrJoe
Footballguy
Ugh, looked up a store in so cal and had forgot they had grubhub for their store. Anywho they had Elmer T Lee on there for $120, by the time I did a little googling and put in the order it was already gone. I got to remember to check more often, they always get good stuff and throw it online as well as in store. 
it’s nice to have my parents house to have it delivered to down there.
it’s nice to have my parents house to have it delivered to down there.
Sideshow Bob
Footballguy
Boulder Toads
Footballguy
Hadn't seen it anywhere here in Houston, but was in a smaller hill country town visiting a buddy and we found two on the shelf ... we each grabbed one ... very surprised! Good luck, enjoy the hunt, it will find you eventually