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Utah is a booze wasteland, as are even the stores over the borders. Still not enough to make me happy I moved away. In fact while I lived in utah for 12 years I rarely drank at all, now? Weekly. Never more than a mild buzz though. Hangovers hurt too much.Quote:
Originally Posted by tgapp
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I’m having some Booker’s Granny’s Batch right now. Mmmmm
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I watched this when it came on. I realized I haven't heard a damn thing from the UTAH DABC lottery I signed up for a year ago. I had a plan for how many bottles of Pappy I would sell to cover the cost of the ones I would keep if I won. I realize now that I will be buying as many bottles as I can and hoarding them. I have yet to hear anything on the lottery though...Quote:
Originally Posted by powpig
The price in utah on pappy's is the best due to regulations. As for the booze? I was personally unimpressed. Great marketing though.Quote:
Originally Posted by geomatt01
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Scored another liter of Weller's SR here locally, $37!. A couple of the LLS here (RF Valley) are keeping their stashes of allocated bottles in the back and only selling to locals or nice people who ask. I like that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Skidog
Local shop recommended this Bib and Tucker 92 proof 6 year. Absolutely phenomenal
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Have to check that out.
based on whats behind it I like what you like.
Nice wild Turkey glass
Recently had the '20 Old Forester Birthday Bourbon. REALLY good. The '19 was one of the top 3 bourbons I tried last year. I recall the '19 being a touch better, but they are both up there. Wish they made more of this stuff as it's hard to come by. Their 1910 continues to be my favorite in their regular/easy to find lineup.
geez i want thatQuote:
Originally Posted by ColMan
any interest in a sample swap??
Any opinions on Smoke Wagon out of Nevada? LLS was trying to sell it hard to me.
11 years and a lot of bourbon later my answer to the OP query remains the same.Quote:
Originally Posted by Woodsy
Since we have moved on to other good bourbons I have tasted I gotta say I keep coming back to this
https://www.kentuckybourbonwhiskey.c.../rowans-creek/
used to be able to find it for about $30, price has inched up but still so good.
I think 100 proof is my sweet spot ( see also all bottled in bond options)
I would if I could. Was thrilled to get 2oz.Quote:
Originally Posted by tgapp
Everything I've had from them has been solid, including their $30 bottling. Grab an uncut (barrel proof) if you can find it. Not cheap at around $75 but worth it IMO. Lots of spice from the high rye mashbill. All sourced from MGP. The owner posts tasting videos on IG for each batch.Quote:
Originally Posted by CovertM
Really liking Filibuster Dual Cask Bourbon. Caramel and a touch of floral. Easy drinker. Not your bourbon if you want a kick or spice.
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I bought that for my brother-in-law's birthday a year ago and he really enjoyed that. I finally got a small bottle of Weller. It's only their special reserve, but it is still one of my favorites.Quote:
Originally Posted by XavierD
Having a couple friends over for some wheaters on the porch.
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One of them recently bought a Weller SR and was excited about it. He was a little underwhelmed so I figure he can try a few more before writing off wheated bourbons as something he doesn’t like. It might turn into a scotch night after some disciplined tasting, though.
^ Yeah, that’s the thing about Weller SR - it’s really pretty good for ~$25 a fifth. It doesn’t hold up for the prices that people are charging now.
That’s a nice lineup for an evening of tasting. He should like the Antique and 12 yo. And I like Bowman a lot.
I did end up carrying out an armful of scotch, but the wheated bourbons were a nice start. The Bowman is Abraham batch 14, which was a 9-year-old wheater. I bet they don’t get much of that juice from BT anymore.
There was a single bottle of Old Forrester 150 anniversary at Costco today. It was out of place with no sign and couldn’t find a price. Starting to kick myself for not at least seeing the cost was.
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This batch of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is excellent. Some are putting it on their bourbon of 2020 lists. I need to remember to 'warm up' my pallet with a 90 proofer first.
I haven't been able to stumble into anything else this year, but my buddy in NY has and just shipped me a case of sample bottles and a Midwinter Nights Dram...
Just picked up two fifths of Dram myself. Only have 1.5 bottles left after a week. Also grabbed an OF BIB, EC 18 yr, and a Bookers. A little heavy on 18 yrs in the basement but good to keep for a really nice gift for a big client or wedding etc. And I’m not into it enough for the price so it doesn’t hurt knowing someone else is drinking it.
As mentioned here is my local shop I think I maybe missed a few, felt weird snapping pics of bourbon..maybe I was stuck in utah too long, but this selection seems pretty good to me. 7 min away. Attachment 354603Attachment 354604Attachment 354606Attachment 354607
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^^ that whistlepig collection is super nice
the one whistlepig i would keep a very close eye out for is the amburana (cachaca barrel aged)
boss hog and old world are also just absolute treats
Nice selection. Bookers seems hard to find nowendays.
They had a couple bottles on tops shelf I apparently missed in my pics..Quote:
Originally Posted by evasive_MT
This was one
https://woodencork.com/products/old-...waAg4jEALw_wcB
Along with a few other very high priced bottles..ranging $400-$1000.
Pretty amazing for a strip mall liquor store in walkill ny
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Originally Posted by Skidog
ehhh IMO rip van winkle and others are overhyped
you can hate on me for saying that, sure, but i just think that the golden range for bourbon is the $20-200 range, with the best price to quality ratio usually around $40-60
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Have a empty bottle Christmas. 2020 put a dent into my bunker.
I'd agree all hype, but hey they still aren't easy to get, this place has a few bottlesQuote:
Originally Posted by tgapp
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I am 100% in agreement on this. I have tasted and/or sold most of them over the years. I thought Van Winkle 15 year tasted almost exactly like Makers 46. Opinions may varyQuote:
Originally Posted by tgapp
I dunno, that 20y pappy is a pretty singular expression (although certainly not a good value at secondary market process). And the 13y rye, oh the rye! I wish I had the presence of mind to grab an extra or 2 back in the day when I could still get them.
Had some wood for reserve double barrel tonight. Nice, smooth, little heat at end..fruity notes. Couldn't exactly pick all of them out due to too many beers. Might have a better eval tomorrow. Don't know that it's worth $75/bottle, maybe 50, but I'm kinda overplayed on the woodford lineup personally.
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I’ll be glad to trade you two bottles of Maker’s 46 for just one of PvW 15. Or even 3.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brownski
Tonight it’s High West Midwinter Night’s Dram for me. Perfect.
Picked up that bottled in bond Evan Williams, honestly pretty good for $14, also grabbed a Balvenie double wood
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Weird all the bourbons my local place has, not an Evan to be seen. Kinda odd I thought. Not even the "lower" end stuff which, as you know, is pretty good booze.Quote:
Originally Posted by Phall
I agree with pervious post. $20-30 should be a decent bottle of bourbon. $50-75 a very nice bottle..I don't notice enough difference in anything higher priced.
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A buddy just hit the lottery pick that I don’t enter. At least I get an invite for a Sunday night tasting.
Woof..that'll be some party. Please be sure to report back. That makes me drool..Quote:
Originally Posted by Conundrum
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Just got the book "Pappyland" for the holidays and am excited to dive in.
"The story of how Julian Van Winkle III, the caretaker of the most coveted cult Kentucky Bourbon whiskey in the world, fought to protect his family's heritage and preserve the taste of his forebears, in a world where authenticity, like his product, is in very short supply."
https://www.amazon.com/Pappyland-Sto.../dp/0735221251
I got a bunch of whisky related gifts today.
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The Glencairn is one of 4. I’ve never tried a cocktail syrup before, but I think it’ll be nice in a travel tote. The travel decanter is much nicer than I expected (I bought that for the household).
Can I move in with you?
Bat mastersons 10 year old rye tonight. Typically not a rye guy, but wow...just the right amount of heat, some spice, and a nice mellow finish. Warms right down through center of chest. Well worth the $65 price tag.
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