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Bert Orange

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  1. You won’t be disappointed. Realize it isn’t cheap. But it’s a fantastic hyper aged MGP rye with just the right amount of pickle.
  2. Maple finished ryes are fantastic. Marries very well with the rye spice. Love me some maple/honey cask finished bourbons too.
  3. I typically first locate all the inventory that matches my ISO. Most of the manufacturer websites allow you to build and check dealer inventory. Then I email the dealerships (usually fleet managers as they are user friendly) with my offer stating I am doing the same for like models at other dealers. Also state I am going to select the dealer who gives me the best price / matches most closely my offer. then the paperwork is very easy. All of the dealers have shipping partners these days. Some even offer free transport.
  4. If you are buying new, and know what you want, it’s really not complicated to buy in the L48 and have it delivered to your front door. Doesn’t even cost that much. An option anyway.
  5. I’m definitely no watch fanatic, but wife wanted to get me something special for our 20th anniversary (emerald). So she did this…
  6. X7 is super sweet. Other than the fact the new model headlights have me wondering what the engineers were smoking. Interior really upgraded. Very sweet ride. I just pulled the trigger on an X5 M-lite. It’s got plenty of hustle and the ride quality I wasn’t willing to sacrifice going full M.
  7. I’m waiting for him to create oppressed black man shtick. Wouldn’t shock me. He’s a pandering shitstain.
  8. Getting mine in less than a week
  9. Some crazy good Nashville barrel company reissues just dropped. Grab the maple finished for some kick ass bourbon.
  10. You really have to try AE barrel proof. Real shame they refuse to allow anyone to proof above 110 at bottling. Gotta protect their precious annual cask strength release market.
  11. And on the topic of barrel picks, I’m probably going to select a couple for myself at NBC. I’ll be sure to give everyone here an at cost ROFR based on the outcome.
  12. Many receive samples. Some defer to master blender/distiller. A few go to the source. I’ve done the sample route and the source route. While I much prefer the distillery approach (obviously - way more fun), I’ve also picked great barrels from samples sent to me. That said, it’s 100% about your buying power and/or connections. They don’t give everyone the honey barrels from which to select.
  13. Young MGP rye is the only MGP rye for this guy. Sweet spot for pickle is 7-8 years. I do enjoy some older ones, but they mellow and lose that edge which makes them so unique.
  14. I had a couple Beam, Early Times and Fitzgerald decanters. Got a raging headache from overconsumption of lead. Suggest you drink those in moderation.
  15. They ship to Texas through a third party. Shhhh If you want recommendations as to which to try, hit me up. Had most of them.
  16. I have two things to add to this malaise. 1) 2022 George T Stagg is tits. Like you need to get in on this. ASAP. 2) for the uninitiated, Nashville barrel company and their endless supply of heavy char Kelvin cooperage MGP is not to be missed. Sure. It’s pricey at retail, but a fraction of what it costs secondary for some amazing bourbon and rye. Highly recommend “Rye not roses” as it every bit as good as the limited edition smooth ambler ryes.
  17. I’d have HH17 in my top two pours of 2022. I think 2022 GTS deserves solid acclaim. But doing KoK blind is kind of funny to me. I can taste that Brown Forman blind, double blind and triple blind. Also happens to be my top pours all time. Best Willetts that weren’t cask strength Bernheim I’ve ever had were Brown Forman.
  18. Single most disgusting pour bottled. I have 24.2 ounces left.
  19. I had to right a wrong. My spider sense was tingling.
  20. Bookers is quite good. And sometimes it’s magnificent. This was in my top 10 pours all time….
  21. sometimes unintentional humor is the best. But then you get unintentional humor squared. And it’s even better.
  22. Loooove the 4.0L but couldn’t find one anywhere. It’s like there’s a car shortage or something. I went with the Boxster S which is that 2.5 turbo. Having played with turbo sixes (996, 997.2) and eights (S63 X5M), this one definitely has more pop and gurgle to the exhaust than most. It’s a blast to drive.
  23. Anyone here with a newer Ram that would be interested in a brand new BAK revolver x4? I bought one forever ago and it just showed up and now no longer need it. Still in box.
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