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10 minutes ago, mackavelli said:

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Nice haul. I see those handles. 

I think I'll pass on Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream in the future. It's good for an occasional root beer float, but I can't think of another instance where I'd drink it. 

Nice haul. I see those handles. 
I think I'll pass on Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream in the future. It's good for an occasional root beer float, but I can't think of another instance where I'd drink it. 
It's my new coffee creamer...
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2 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:
Nice haul. I see those handles. 
I think I'll pass on Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream in the future. It's good for an occasional root beer float, but I can't think of another instance where I'd drink it. 

It's my new coffee creamer...

You can do that with it too.

Saw that BT cream the other day, wondered if it was any good.  Coffee creamer intrigues me deeply. 

Been drinking BT old fashions tonight.  In a big way.  Fortunately (unfortunately?) got the wife hooked on em.

My bourbon guy called me in tonight for his new haul. Nothing spectacular at all... But he had a bottle with which I was unfamiliar, which caught me off guard


Wild turkey rare breed barrel proof

Anyone got thoughts? He has it marked up over msrp at $59, but he always lets me negotiate. BB.com says msrp is $35, so I was planning to let it go and say we are too far apart at our anchors... plus BB doesn’t have a great review

All that said, looking for Surly thoughts first and foremost

8 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

You can do that with it too.

bourbon whip cream for pecan pie

 

but yeah limited uses for sure, 1 bottle lasted me close to a year

3 hours ago, mbpcb said:

My bourbon guy called me in tonight for his new haul. Nothing spectacular at all... But he had a bottle with which I was unfamiliar, which caught me off guard


Wild turkey rare breed barrel proof

Anyone got thoughts? He has it marked up over msrp at $59, but he always lets me negotiate. BB.com says msrp is $35, so I was planning to let it go and say we are too far apart at our anchors... plus BB doesn’t have a great review

All that said, looking for Surly thoughts first and foremost

I've had samples from a few releases, one was OK to good and the other was about the worst bourbon I've tasted. 

 

So I wouldn't feel bad about passing at that price at all. I do pass at msrp too though

4 hours ago, mbpcb said:

My bourbon guy called me in tonight for his new haul. Nothing spectacular at all... But he had a bottle with which I was unfamiliar, which caught me off guard


Wild turkey rare breed barrel proof

Anyone got thoughts? He has it marked up over msrp at $59, but he always lets me negotiate. BB.com says msrp is $35, so I was planning to let it go and say we are too far apart at our anchors... plus BB doesn’t have a great review

All that said, looking for Surly thoughts first and foremost

Nobody should pay $59 for that, ever.  At that price find a good RR Single Barrel store pick.  

Nobody should pay $59 for that, ever.  At that price find a good RR Single Barrel store pick.  

Ha, I already have one of those. Thanks for feedback guys. Like I said, I was just caught off guard bc I thought they stopped releasing these a decade ago. Had no idea there were new versions so had no concept on whether it was a good purchase.
It’s from Oak Liquor Cabinet. Does not state a barrel number. It has a small hint of spice, but a very mellow taste. It doesn’t have a full body, but it’s pretty well balanced, not bad considering. I’d rather drink Eagle Rare but I can tell it’s from the same mold. 

Eagle Rare is the same mashbill as Buffalo Trace, just aged longer.

I have a terrible cold, so I didn't want to drink anything too expensive or rare. While going through my stash, I discovered I'm down to two handles and three store picks of ER10. Strange times indeed. I'm just going to ask if they have any in the back every time I'm in a store. 

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Trying High West Double Rye for the first time right now. Pretty decent rye. Has a nice herbal flavor with just enough spice and almost no burn. Not my favorite profile, but a decent addition to the collection at ~$40 a bottle. 

Trying High West Double Rye for the first time right now. Pretty decent rye. Has a nice herbal flavor with just enough spice and almost no burn. Not my favorite profile, but a decent addition to the collection at ~$40 a bottle. 


That is my favorite rye for cocktails. Like absolute favorite I only use in cocktails for wife, myself and closest friends. Others get bulleit.

Picked up a GTS, THH and a Michters Toasted this week. I can rest on my laurels until next years hunting season.

2 hours ago, ckhorn said:

Picked up a GTS, THH and a Michters Toasted this week. I can rest on my laurels until next years hunting season.

Damn, someday I hope to pull something like this off.

56 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Anybody that spots handles of ER10 in Houston, and let's me know I'll owe you one. 

Don’t you already have 2 handles?

31 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Supposed to be really good for the price. 

That's what I've heard too. Haven't seen it on the shelves anywhere, but I'll grab a bottle when I do.

10 minutes ago, Seasick Sailor said:

That's what I've heard too. Haven't seen it on the shelves anywhere, but I'll grab a bottle when I do.

I don't think it's widely available in Texas. 

If you're in the area, Pogo's in Dallas appears to have it in stock. 

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6 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

I don't think it's widely available in Texas. 

If you're in the area, Pogo's in Dallas appears to have it in stock. 

I'm in Montana. I might have to ask my regular store to order a bottle for me. 

Anybody that spots handles of ER10 in Houston, and let's me know I'll owe you one. 
Why? I can get a few now and then, but rarely buy them. Got one above my dry bar for decoration, but usually buy 750s for convenience.
On 1/5/2019 at 10:31 PM, Seasick Sailor said:

Anyone tried the Old Ezra 7 Year Barrel Strength? 

Yes and it’s outstanding. Would highly recommend picking it up.

Can anyone recommend a place to buy bourbon in LA/Hollywood and not get completely fleeced?

Saw someone post something in one of the FB bourbon groups that a chain store in Austin had Booker's 30th on the shelf at regular Booker's price by mistake.

Hope someone got lucky!

5 hours ago, huge said:

Can anyone recommend a place to buy bourbon in LA/Hollywood and not get completely fleeced?

Specifically in the Hollywood area?  I know people who talk about and recommend K&L Wine Merchants, but I've never shopped there so can't vouch for it personally.  Supposedly the selection there is excellent.  But I'm not sure what their prices are like.  

9 hours ago, huge said:

Can anyone recommend a place to buy bourbon in LA/Hollywood and not get completely fleeced?

I was in LA a few months ago, and was fucking shocked at the prices.  I ended up buying a bottle of Makers to tide me over, but it was probably 50% more than Dallas across the board.  And the real nice stuff was ridiculous.  I didn’t shop multiple stores, andI don’t recall the name of the store  (somewhere around La Cienaga and Wilshire), but I’m bringing my own next time.

On 12/27/2018 at 4:49 PM, BigDHornfan said:


As good as the TB Bourbon is,
This one kicks its ass IMO.
My favorite Balcones.
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My absolute favorite from Balcone's as well. 

 

5 minutes ago, Trey3216 said:

My absolute favorite from Balcone's as well. 

Primary difference is time in barrel?

Picked up WhistlePig 10yr, Bulleit 10yr, and Woodford double oaked for the Cowboys game this weekend. 

What did you get the 30th for??? I bitched and moaned and got a slight discount on one today and got out the door for $248.


$210
7 hours ago, texanbychoice said:

I’m out here getting that bread.

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Please respect my decision.

#blessed

Wow, what a Christmas! As I have not tasted the 30 Bookers, and I have both the Rip and the Stagg in my bar. How would you rate those three bottles from best to almost best (worst didn’t seem appropriate)?

On 1/11/2019 at 12:21 PM, Constant said:

Picked up WhistlePig 10yr, Bulleit 10yr, and Woodford double oaked for the Cowboys game this weekend. 

I expect you'll be drunk by halftime. 

I pulled the trigger on a Booker's Kitchen Table, ER10, and Elijah Craig Barrel Proof. 

Has anybody had the Booker's KItchen Table? I hope it's similar to one of the Little Book releases. 

If anyone wants me to grab either of these, just venmo me. Lulz. 

Yes, those stickers are prices, not upc numbers. 20190112-132945.jpg

1 hour ago, billfromlaketravis said:

I expect you'll be drunk by halftime. 

Underachiever.  I expect he'll be drunk by kick-off.

1 hour ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Which one?

10 year rye. 

was in Tallahassee last month and stopped by this bar near my hotel, warhorse whiskey bar 

 

 

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1 hour ago, Smax said:

was in Tallahassee last month and stopped by this bar near my hotel, warhorse whiskey bar 

 

 

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Good night right there

Had a tasting last night with some friends and got to try the 2017 and 2018 GTS side by side. 2017 was vastly superior. 2018 is only 2% less alcohol, but tasted much much sweeter and very little burn. Maybe the bottle needs to open up because it was new, but man that was disappointing vs 2017.

4 hours ago, Dutchrudder said:

Had a tasting last night with some friends and got to try the 2017 and 2018 GTS side by side. 2017 was vastly superior. 2018 is only 2% less alcohol, but tasted much much sweeter and very little burn. Maybe the bottle needs to open up because it was new, but man that was disappointing vs 2017.

Pretty much anything is disappointing versus the 2017 Stagg. Most likely the best bourbon of 2017. Iv'e turned down Lot B and others for the two that I have.

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