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05-07-2023, 12:38 PM | #3141 |
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Went store hopping this afternoon, just to check a few. Amazing how the most shady looking stores may carry stuff you wouldn’t think. One place had the usual HTF’s on the shelf. Double or more than MSRP. Another place, that had me feeling like I could get shanked, had EH Taylor SB and 1792 FP plus others. They were on hold for other customers though. Did overpay for another bottle of Eagle Rare, but the best price I’ve found. Needed another bottle as I’m drinking thru my first bottle.
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05-08-2023, 08:24 AM | #3142 |
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The Hunt is fun, Bob, though those independent stores with unicorns at quadruple MSRP can be a kick in the nuts.
I had a drink in memory of pnoon last night. It was so good I had another.
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05-08-2023, 08:26 AM | #3143 |
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Also had a drink while out with some friends yesterday afternoon. First time trying a bourbon (rather than a rye) from Whistlepig, the 6 year Piggy Back Bourbon. I really love their ryes, but I am not a fan of the bourbon.
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05-08-2023, 02:00 PM | #3144 |
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$80 for Weller SR? Talk about a kick in the nuts. That’s a $27 bottle.
I really need to find a bar with a nice selection to try a few pours before I buy another bottle.
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05-08-2023, 04:44 PM | #3145 |
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Just poured some Russell's. So glad this one is still available for <$40.
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05-08-2023, 07:05 PM | #3146 |
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That’s one I’ve been eyeing James. What’s the flavor profile like?
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05-09-2023, 07:08 AM | #3147 | |
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My B&M used to do owner's picks of Russell's and they were always great. But apparently WT is no longer doing them, at least the same way they used to (in person, with the owner tasting several barrels to make their pick). Shame.
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05-09-2023, 07:51 AM | #3148 | |
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A quick look at my current bar top makes me feel like a turkey fiend, I gotta get around to putting some of these away
It took me a little bit to come around to Turkey but I'm getting there. I think the shelf 10 year is going to be getting a lot of talk in these coming years and will be hard to find or nonexistent, at least for desired lot codes Quote:
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05-09-2023, 08:03 AM | #3149 |
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Bob, that's crazy for Weller SR but you see that all over. I just grabbed one (limit 1) at Binny's for $29. Come to Shack this year and I'll bring it for you.
James, I've really been liking the Russell's as well, it's got that WT funk which is outstanding if you like that profile. Lots of picks drop around here, but if you can find it, that Russell's Reserve 13 Year is the best of the lot.
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05-09-2023, 08:15 AM | #3150 |
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Confusing...here's the message we got from the B&M: "This unfortunately will be our final Russell's Single Barrel selection as the Campari State manager has made it clear the only way for buying Russell's barrels moving forward is pure volume as it is now inconvenient to have store owners select in person since any store can easily sell a Russell's barrel even if just selected from samples. I love the Russell's family and I will be forever grateful for all the Bourbon passion and knowledge they have shared with me over the years on dozens of barrel selections on their property."
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05-09-2023, 08:54 AM | #3151 | |
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05-09-2023, 02:54 PM | #3152 | |
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05-09-2023, 03:14 PM | #3153 | |
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05-09-2023, 03:33 PM | #3154 |
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This is a new problem by the way. You used to be able to go to Sazerac and buy a barrel of anything made by Buffalo Trace, Barton, etc. Then they limited it to a certain number of barrels per year and it took a few months to sell out, the next year a few hours, then a few minutes. The last 4-5 years were instant sell outs, now they do quarterly lotteries where ~60 people out of hundreds of thousands win the chance to buy a barrel. Other heritage brands like Wild Turkey probably had similar problems but use a less public way of dealing with nit
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05-09-2023, 03:35 PM | #3155 | |
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05-09-2023, 05:21 PM | #3157 | |
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05-10-2023, 09:28 AM | #3158 |
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Enjoyed the discussion and some more education thanks to Ben.
Traded for a couple Whistlepig single barrel picks, the Whiskey Rick is a 13 year barrel I've had before, and Snake in My Boot is a 14 year barrel at 119 proof.
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05-10-2023, 10:02 AM | #3159 |
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Nice! I'll heed your warning on their bourbon, but I sure do love some of those Alberta single barrels. I have a small handful of 16-17yrs left that I'm holding onto for dear life, I brought one to a bottle share a while back and the guy didn't believe me that some of the 10's were much much older... until he tried it
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05-11-2023, 08:23 AM | #3160 | |
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