Favorite bourbon/ whiskey...

1996 Makers


1983 Makers
1972 OGD (Huge bottle on left of pic)
1991 Wild Turkey


Just got home from a 6 day trip to KY. Old juice is truly like nothing else.

 

I had the opportunity to try two new ones this evening. The Old Forester 150 year anniversary was very good. I did get to try EH Taylor Four Grain and it was by far my favorite.

 

Not bourbon. Cheers from Amsterdam nonetheless!

 

What did you think of the 91 Cheesy gold foil?! Been looking for one of those.

 

If I’m not mistaken you have had president’s choice as well as the 150th. How do the two compare? Is PC worth the extra over the 150th?

 

The president’s choice would definitely be my first choice! The 150th was still very good but the Presidents choice was a special bottle for sure.

 

Having Lot B with a perfectly cooked filet always makes for a great evening.

 

That filet looks scrumptious!

 

Tonight's choice

 

Good choice! I’ve always enjoyed Russell’s Reserve. If you ever get a chance try these two. The Single Rickhouse is my favorite.

 

Still austin single barrel cask strength. Very good stuff.

 

Cheers from Brussels, fellow booze nerds!

In order:

Duval 666
Grote Markt
Noir de Dottignies (amazing black beer!)

 

One point seven fife liters of buffalo trace awesomeness, didn't know these existed and a single barrel select as well.

 

Cracking this one next. First time trying a Little Book, but already looking forward to the next chapter that's supposed to be finished in sherry casks.

 

1 per customer - the wife and I both bought one. Great price!



Picked up a Blanton's at €70 too.

 

Today was definitely a good day! I’ve never found the Bombergers and Shenks before. I was told the Hardins Creek Boston is a 17 year bourbon and it’s one of Jim Beams best bourbons.

 

Lots of single barrel selections available from Sazerac. All it takes is buying power and connections. Basically the sales rep from Sazerac reaches out and brings samples along for 3/4 barrels. We taste each one and decide which one we want to buy. It's quite the process.

In the last year my company has bought a "single barrel" of the following items:

Colonel Taylor small batch
Buffalo Trace
Sazarec Rye
1792 full proof

 

Shenks is one of my all time favorites. It's a sleeper.

 

Current selection.

 

Weller Special Reserve or Woodford Reaerve Double Oak

 

Weller SR without a doubt

 

Wasn't really on my radar today but why not.

 

As the reviews say, this is pretty good stuff, hot but enjoyable.

 

I've been trying to find a C923 but it hasn't found its way out here yet.

 

I found a new Steak Restaurant in my area that has some great prices on 2oz pours. I had Weller Single Barrel for $18 a pour! That’s the equivalent of selling the whole bottle for a little over $200 versus the secondary prices being two to three times that.

 

That's a funny thing about the bourbon market these days. A lot of restaurants and bars are charging what would be equivalent, or as you've found better than secondary market pricing. Which helps bourbon connoisseur's taste bourbons that they are trying so hard to find. My restaurant group has over 300 selections. Most of which are well below market resale value.

Have you cracked that 23 shenks open yet? It's almost as good as the 21 release. Which is high on my list of quality bourbons at very affordable prices in my place. It always blows people minds once they try it.

 

Having a great bourbon with a great meal is always a plus! I expect the restaurants and bars to sell over retail to make a profit. The secondary market is really a shame. Secondary market will continue as long as people are willing to pay for it or if they can’t get it for retail.

I did try the new Shenks. It’s very good! I did get the opportunity to buy this years Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse. It’s gone up another $50 from last years price.

 

Just a simple good whiskey
JTS Brown

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pCZCuZmcgTQ&list=PL-eoJXtuLep7ff1srcrOPdBla4tZyBB-3&index=1&pp=iAQB

 

I’ve read nothing but great things about that new single Rick. I’ll be curious what you think of it.

 

The Antique is going way up in price everywhere. 3 years ago I could get it several times a year for $39 - now it's held back at my preferred store for their annual bourbon auction and goes for $350+. It's insane.


Those are good prices indeed. I've still never had the CYPB.