I still want to try it. Back in the first few years, I picked up a bottle regularly. It’s been hard to find, and I’m not a secondary market fan, so if I see it in a bar I’ll get a dram.Quote:
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I still want to try it. Back in the first few years, I picked up a bottle regularly. It’s been hard to find, and I’m not a secondary market fan, so if I see it in a bar I’ll get a dram.Quote:
Originally Posted by snapt
I have half a bottle of Act Ten, Scene 4, that I will give to the first person to show up at my door and says, "change for a rupiyaa".
Just the bouquet makes me cringe.
The reserve is the sweet spot in the Jefferson portfolio in my opinion- Not as good as it used to be when it was a 15 yr but still pretty good and more consistent, better value than the OceanQuote:
Originally Posted by BmillsSkier
Word to truth being preached here. Still can be found at decent prices.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brownski
High West is making a KILLING off MWND. 189,000 bottles, $109 wholesale and $150 at the distillery according to the article. Avg price of $130 assuming 50/50. That's nearly $25M. Heck, even if they sold them all wholesale, they'd be grossing almost $21M.Quote:
Originally Posted by snapt
I'm seeing act 11 going for $190-$200 on a local bourbon trading group (tons of bottles available, not a lot of takers). Hard pass even at half that. Like PB above, I still have an open bottle of 10.6 which will take me at least another year to kill.
Putting the price aside, the above bottle of Act 11 tasted pretty damned smooth and delicious. Would I buy another bottle for $125? That is a lot of coin for any bottle of anything in my mind.
Constellation is the "Vail" of the spirits industry. Everything is overpriced. Rob Sands definitely did some research into HW before purchasing it. HW and Vail in the same town is a match made in heaven.
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Agreed. Woodford is my daily driver, but when I want to mix it up, Jefferson's Reserve, Weller Special Reserve and Eagle Rare are at bat, on deck and in the hole. All can be had pretty reasonably.Quote:
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Sorry, but can't get into High West or Yellowstone.
Latest go to is Elija Craig Barrel Proof C923.
Did do a shot of Stagg 23A last evening for a friend at his celebration of life. Fuck Alzheimer's.
That c923 batch is mighty nice. Even with the most recent price increase, Elijah barrel proof is still the best value in domestic whiskey today
The Yellowstone store picks are really good! I've heard their American Single Malt is a really good bottle if you're into that kind of thing. Their yearly special releases at $100 blow away most MWND, Birthday Bourbon's etc. And they usually just languish on shelves at MSRP.Quote:
Originally Posted by TNKen
I opened up a Russel’s 10 yr at work today. I cannot find anything to criticize about it. Just a near perfect traditional old school whiskey. 10/10
b521 bottling
fucking hell, this is the best bourbon I have ever hadhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...9985523b2c.jpg
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Came across this today in my LLS. Without comparing it to earlier bottlings I’ll just say it’s really fucking good.
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Agreed. It's a good one that should be included in your rye quiver for the cold winter ahead.
In the meantime, with the limited selection of bourbon at the LLS, I've been drinking a lot of MM French Oaked # 46 lately. Tasty and the price is right.
Gadget came over for Thanksgiving. He brought this with him.
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It was amazing! Yummm
Not finest but quality
Old Grandad bottle in Bond
Been mentioned here before and carries mine and basoms full endorsement old grandad 113
Keeping with the oldness. Old Bardstown
Good
Affordable
90 proof
Went to a Christmas party tonight. The host broke out a bottle of Stagg Jr. 132 proof. I can honestly say that it is the finest bourbon that I have ever tasted.
Huh I have Stagg Jr and love it but it's never been an all time favorite. Have you had Larceny barrel proof or Elijah Craig BiB? If you're a fan of Stagg Jr I feel like those would be up your alley.Quote:
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I like Stagg Junior as well, but prefer Lrrceny barrel proof as I really like wheated bourbons.
Heaven Hill bottled in bond is pretty solid.
Scored it and a Bookers 2023-3 at the Virginia drop this weekend. Lady in front of me grabbed the last Shenks or it would have been mine. :-(
I'm a big fan, its very balanced.Quote:
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Still awaiting ECBP C923 to hit Idaho. Anyone have one they’d want to trade?
Only have one (open) bottle but speaking of C923, I put it up against the other ECBP bottles I have (A121, B519 and a private stock) and C923 easily came out on top. One of the best buys out there right now for $70.Quote:
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Finished off my bottle of EJ C923 with the family at Thanksgiving, and it was superb - one of their best.
Here was the turkey day line up.
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Right now I’ve stocked up on Knob Creek 12 for the remainder of the holidays. Very, very nice - recommended.
Y'all are killin me!
I’ve read complaints that Larceny BP is inconsistent, but I’ve liked the two bottles I’ve had. I’m seeing it more consistently now, too. I’m not much of a Maker’s fan, but their cask strength has been my go-to wheated bourbon.
I came across Pikesville last month. It’s been a couple years since I’ve seen any in Montana.
The Bernheim Barrel Strength is another good wheater. Comes out of Heaven Hill as well.Quote:
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Went with my gut and was not disappointed. The bottle just spoke to me:
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Wanted to try something from this thread but scrolling and looking at shelves was getting me nowhere.
Definitely best bourbon I’ve tried so far.
That's not bourbon.
But Rye is always better than bourbon.
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I'm still mad I can't easily find some OGD114.
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Ah… I’m a jong with them bourbons and rye’s.Quote:
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Rye, like Islay scotch, gives you a little taste of being slapped by a jilted lover. But you just can’t help but go back and beg her for another chance. Bourbon, OTOH, gives you a sense of being kissed by your incredibly hot middle school teacher.
Paying homage to the Buddha of Bourbon with some close friends, and killed the first 2 bottles of RBB and RBR, so needed to grab some backups.Attachment 480344
wow yeah this checks out, never really had a thing for teacher but i love me some spankin'. my tastes are pretty well in alignment.Quote:
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thoughts on Michters small batch for a solid bottle? local dabc stores are in absolute shambles right now
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Stopped to drop off Xmas cookies to the ladies at the LLS. One went in the back and brought this out. Their only bottle. Anyone tried it? Is it worth $94 ?
If you dont want it, buy it for me and I will compensate you plus a finders fee.Quote:
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Goddammit I stop looking at the thread for one minute and teleee beats me?Quote:
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Next in line ;)
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Open it and see!Quote:
Originally Posted by Powder Ho
You know what I do after I buy a bottle of whiskey? I go home and open it. Sealed bottles of whiskey in personal "collections" are bullshit.
Easy guy. I' m a whiskey drinker not a whiskey collector. I've only had this for about 3 hours.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cruiser
I plan on opening it tonight. I was looking for some opinions that's all.
I did notice the prices on the secondary market. Obscene!