The finest bourbon I have tasted. Yet.

[Conundrum]

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.

[Skidog]

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.

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[tgapp]

^^ 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

[evasive_MT]

Nice selection. Bookers seems hard to find nowendays.

[Skidog]

Nice selection. Bookers seems hard to find nowendays.

They had a couple bottles on tops shelf I apparently missed in my pics..

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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[tgapp]

They had a couple bottles on tops shelf I apparently missed in my pics..

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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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

[L8APX]

Have a empty bottle Christmas. 2020 put a dent into my bunker.

[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

I'd agree all hype, but hey they still aren't easy to get, this place has a few bottles


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[Brownski]

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

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 vary

[Cruiser]

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.

[Skidog]

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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[Meadow Skipper]

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 vary

I’ll be glad to trade you two bottles of Maker’s 46 for just one of PvW 15. Or even 3.

Tonight it’s High West Midwinter Night’s Dram for me. Perfect.

[Phall]

Picked up that bottled in bond Evan Williams, honestly pretty good for $14, also grabbed a Balvenie double wood


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[Skidog]

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.

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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[Conundrum]

A buddy just hit the lottery pick that I don’t enter. At least I get an invite for a Sunday night tasting.

[Skidog]

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..

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[fool]

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

[evasive_MT]

I got a bunch of whisky related gifts today.



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).

[PB]

Can I move in with you?

[Skidog]

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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[Skidog]

After further review, and not being much of a rye guy, that mastersons is pretty tasty. Honey and pear/apple notes. Plenty of good heat and spice. Need more drinks to give final review.

Also had the angels envy rye. Wow sweet. Vanilla and maple syrup is the main notes. Probably comes from the rum barrels. Bit to sweet for me, but smooth as silk for a rye..



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[CovertM]

Scored a bottle of EH Taylor and was really impressed, hadn't had it before (that I can remember). My brother was equally impressed and the bottle somehow made it back home with him after Christmas. Went to go grab another bottle from the LLS, I knew they had at least two more in the back, both gone! On the search now.

[tgapp]

After further review, and not being much of a rye guy, that mastersons is pretty tasty. Honey and pear/apple notes. Plenty of good heat and spice. Need more drinks to give final review.

Also had the angels envy rye. Wow sweet. Vanilla and maple syrup is the main notes. Probably comes from the rum barrels. Bit to sweet for me, but smooth as silk for a rye..



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man skidog if you're ever in utah again i'll try my damnedest to change your mind on rye

so many incredible bottles out there, especially if smooth 'n fruity is what you're after

did you ever have rendezvous rye or their limited port-finished release of it (the name escapes me)?

[Conundrum]

Midwinter's Night Dram.

Both Meadow and I have been crooning about it. I'm not a rye guy all the time but do like the Dram.

[tgapp]

Midwinter's Night Dram.

Both Meadow and I have been crooning about it. I'm not a rye guy all the time but do like the Dram.

yeah ^^ that shit right there

100% worth $80

i also just had the privilege of trying their 16 year, and ho-lee shit that does it for me