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11 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

What's a good bargain bourbon/rye that most of us haven't tried?  

Have you tried Jim Beam distiller's cut? May be a bit harder to find now, was a limited release but they made a lot of it.

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14 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

What's a good bargain bourbon/rye that most of us haven't tried?  

Good meaning actually good or good meaning "this is not as bad as I expected" and wins the occasional blind test at some bloggers apartment?

If it's the first, I don't think it exists in this crowd. If it's the second, probably Benchmark #8, which is surprisingly drinkable for $10, the kind of thing you could serve with no complaints at a shotgun wedding between college students.

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Saw KO for 250 at a small liquor store, haven't tried it, worth going back for it? They also have a bottle of 4r 130 anniversary for 899...

Know you aren't in Houston but you can find the KO in Spec's for roughly $200.  It's available around here without that kind of markup.  I like it but not at $200.

24 minutes ago, Tyler Durden said:

Know you aren't in Houston but you can find the KO in Spec's for roughly $200.  It's available around here without that kind of markup.  I like it but not at $200.

Yep, pretty easy to find at $189.

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Why not drink it? That's what they made it for.

I might rather have 8 bottles of something else?  I don't know.



Curious on your thoughts. Yet to find in the wild myself


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Oh lucky day

I like the shit out of Templeton rye, it’s always available too.

So which one do i open? Have never had either one, but regular blantons is one of my favorites.

6 minutes ago, Chewbacca said:

So which one do i open? Have never had either one, but regular blantons is one of my favorites.

Start with Gold and end with Gold

22 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

What's a good bargain bourbon/rye that most of us haven't tried?  

Ancient ancient age for the bourbon value win.  If you can find it.  I like Old Overholt bonded for the well rye if rittenhouse isn’t available.  OF rye is also an affordable well option.  

23 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

What's a good bargain bourbon/rye that most of us haven't tried?  

I like Old Forester's new Rye, for 20-25 it's an incredible value and it's great drank neat. I like it more than all other sub 30 ryes.  I bought it to mix mainly, but it's actually too good for that...

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Thanks for the responses fellas. About what I expected. 

Old Forrester Rye is clearly the best rye under $25. 

What's the best bourbon under $25 not named Weller Antique/12?

I nominate Buffalo Trace Single Barrel/Store Picks. I've liked some bottles better than regular Eagle Rare. 

Old Grand Dad 114 was OK, I like the bonded better. Neither were what I would consider good. 

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8 hours ago, Tyler Durden said:

Know you aren't in Houston but you can find the KO in Spec's for roughly $200.  It's available around here without that kind of markup.  I like it but not at $200.

We're talkin the 11 yr old rye...not the Bourbon?

Yes. KO batch 2 can be found for $189MSRP

Plenty of places mark it up.

Usually found at Specs next to the Dark Prince behind glass.

Also OGD Bonded is the perfect mixing bottle of you are having a party.

Great aesthetics.

Looking for the Old Ezra 7 BP,  anyone find it?, when and where? I'm in Houston. Thinking that ship has sailed, as I believe it's a Luxco product and like the Rebel Yell 10 SB only comes out once or twice a yr.

11 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Thanks for the responses fellas. About what I expected. 

Old Forrester Rye is clearly the best rye under $25. 

What's the best bourbon under $25 not named Weller Antique/12?

I nominate Buffalo Trace Single Barrel/Store Picks. I've liked some bottles better than regular Eagle Rare. 

Old Grand Dad 114 was OK, I like the bonded better. Neither were what I would consider good. 

I would have said Rittenhouse a year ago, but it's over $25 now. OF Rye is really good.

As far as bourbon, not sure where anyone is finding OWA/12 for <$25 nowadays. BT store picks are a good call. For non-store picks my go-to is WT101. If you want to go even cheaper I'm a fan of Evan Williams BiB.

It’s just one craft distiller, some dude, and a podcast, but The Bourbon Daily guys recommend buying Kentucky Owl Confiscated. It aired on April 30.

Cliffs: 

- Drinks 10 proof points higher than 98.6. 

- Complex. Most of the stated tasting notes come through. 

- Good mouth feel. Sits well on the palette. 

- Holds up throughout the pour. 

- The distiller reviewer speculates the age to be 6-8 years. 

 

1 hour ago, billfromlaketravis said:

It’s just one craft distiller, some dude, and a podcast, but The Bourbon Daily guys recommend buying Kentucky Owl Confiscated. It aired on April 30.

Cliffs: 

- Drinks 10 proof points higher than 98.6. 

- Complex. Most of the stated tasting notes come through. 

- Good mouth feel. Sits well on the palette. 

- Holds up throughout the pour. 

- The distiller reviewer speculates the age to be 6-8 years. 

 

I’m a little suspicious they’re pushing this to be honest. Stoli came, bought out KO, took away transparency and age statement, sourced from unknown, and still charged a huge price. These guys would normally eviscerate that kind of story. 

2 minutes ago, Neonmoon said:

I’m a little suspicious they’re pushing this to be honest. Stoli came, bought out KO, took away transparency and age statement, sourced from unknown, and still charged a huge price. These guys would normally eviscerate that kind of story. 

It's a valid concern. Bourbon Daily reportedly received a 200ml sample, but I'm sure it was the abosolute best sample Kentucky Owl could produce. 

Confiscated reviews from industry experts are very scarce. It's odd. Thank goodness for reddit: 

https://www.reddit.com/r/bourbon/comments/bgn09g/review_110_kentucky_owl_confiscated/

 

 

Got some OF Rye, Knob Creek 25th anniversary, and another bottle of Jack Daniels single barrel/barrell proof today. Really like that stuff. 

Fucking Euros and their tiny bottles!  The Blanton's bottles are only 700 ml!  I thought it felt small in my hand, so I looked.

1 minute ago, thestud said:

Thought I told you that? Sorry. Don’t quote me on it because I’m not certain but I think bottles over there in a lot of countries are taxed by volume? I was told the tax difference in 700 and 750 is significant.

Not an issue.  Just surprised me when I was holding it.   

Damn, that Gold is some smooth shit. Can barely taste it at all with the Coke.

And all of a sudden my eye is starting to twitch and I’m feeling stabby.....
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This is really good, though. Gonna be tough to ration.

It’s not hard to get, just gotta get used to paying out the ass for shipping.

It’s not hard to get, just gotta get used to paying out the ass for shipping.
You mean like $112 to ship 4 bottles?

Yeah, it's probably worth it.

It’s not hard to get, just gotta get used to paying out the ass for shipping.

International purchase is the line I haven’t crossed. But you are tempting me

International purchase is the line I haven’t crossed. But you are tempting me
Worth it for special bottles.
19 minutes ago, Chewbacca said:

You mean like $112 to ship 4 bottles?

Yeah, it's probably worth it.

Oh, I’m in. I pay almost $20 a bottle to have it shipped from an undisclosed US state. 

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7 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

It’s just one craft distiller, some dude, and a podcast, but The Bourbon Daily guys recommend buying Kentucky Owl Confiscated. It aired on April 30.

Cliffs: 

- Drinks 10 proof points higher than 98.6. 

- Complex. Most of the stated tasting notes come through. 

- Good mouth feel. Sits well on the palette. 

- Holds up throughout the pour. 

- The distiller reviewer speculates the age to be 6-8 years. 

 

Its all about the years these days. If its 6 to 8 years it will sit on the shelves. If its 10 years or more. You will not be able to find it except on FB for 2 to 3 times the price.

9 hours ago, ckhorn said:

Its all about the years these days. If its 6 to 8 years it will sit on the shelves. If its 10 years or more. You will not be able to find it except on FB for 2 to 3 times the price.

In the reddit thread I linked at on the previous page, a poster claims Kentucky Owl told him that Confiscated is a blend of 6, 9,10, and 12 year bourbons. So, mostly a 6 year. 

I'll continue to read/listen to every interview with Dixon Dedman to ascertain how involved with the Kentucky Owl he really is. He must have known there would be a backlash to no age statement, and he didn't try to talk Stoli out of it. Not a great sign. 

Ezra Brooks 7 Barrel Strength has hit Houston. I just cleaned out a store. $30 a bottle might be the best bargain in bourbon right now. I’ve paid $12 a pour many, many times at my local watering hole. 

2 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Ezra Brooks 7 Barrel Strength has hit Houston. I just cleaned out a store. $30 a bottle might be the best bargain in bourbon right now. I’ve paid $12 a pour many, many times at my local watering hole. 

damn, still have not seen it in austin.  

3 minutes ago, thrillhammer said:

damn, still have not seen it in austin.  

I wonder if Ezra Brooks' distributor? First time I've ever seen it in Houston, while it's been in Dallas for the better part of a year. 

I have never seen it on a menu, much less a shelf.

(I suspect it's at PG but I haven't ordered)

2 hours ago, huge said:

I have never seen it on a menu, much less a shelf.

(I suspect it's at PG but I haven't ordered)

8 Row Flint usually has it. 

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My liquor store dude kept bugging me to try this, finally got a bottle. It’s really good stuff , only around 35 bucks. Anyone else tried it?

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My liquor store dude kept bugging me to try this, finally got a bottle. It’s really good stuff , only around 35 bucks. Anyone else tried it?

Not a fan
46 minutes ago, Quagmire said:

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My liquor store dude kept bugging me to try this, finally got a bottle. It’s really good stuff , only around 35 bucks. Anyone else tried it?

You let Total Wine specs you. Well done. 

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