Happened to try a nice chain liquor store that’s not exactly located in a good area of town and scored some Col. Taylor small batch along with finding a good source of Weller Special Reserve and Buff Trace. Haven’t had the Weller SR in a really long time and couldn’t recall if it’s actually good or just hard to find now from the reputation of the better variants.

Had them both during this preseason game. The Col. Taylor is a bit different flavor profile than some of the other Buff Trace brands I've tried. Really enjoyed it.

The Weller SA is a bit rough around the edges for my tastes but has some stuff going for it. Would love to try the more aged versions. Figure I'll enjoy this one more with ice which is not bad for something this cheap.

Weller SR I think you mean.

And if so, I can't believe that take. Or maybe I can, coming from a softy who likes the simple, yet boring complexity of Blanton's!

/Shots Fired!!!!

Got into the Weller SR during the game some more and have a different take and still drinking it neat after threatening some ice. Think I made the mistake before of trying it after Col. Taylor which highlighted the rough edges of the Weller more.

Still say the same that it could use some more aging and would love to try the better ones. The SR is quite solid if not great when considering you can get a giant handle bottle for $32 if you can actually find it.

Added two bottles to the bourbon stash this week.

Parent's gifted me the American Prairie Bourbon for my birthday.

Muled the Montana Whiskey back in my checked bag from vacation. It's a young whiskey but the peculiar taste of pecan wood and hints of chocolate were like nothing I've tasted in bourbon whiskey before. Not sure how's that's being done but it's fantastic drinking.

https://i.imgur.com/WAuT3YDl.jpg

Sometimes being open for weeks or months will improve the taste as you likely know.

I LOVE Old Weller Antique. Find some. You'll absolutely love it.

Stop it, people! Stop it! For your own good!

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=317012

I don't see a study on the 8oz of high proof bourbon and 4 beers I had yesterday?

Until then, that study blows.

Nice! I got two bottles of High West Yippee Ki-Yay. Excellent

Costco has Smooth Ambler Old Scout for 30 bucks so picked up a bottle to try.
Haven't cracked it open yet.
https://cdn2.bigcommerce.com/server2...0.1280.jpg?c=2

I have heard that's good but have never tried.

Enjoy man!

Pretty nice price on that. That's even hard to find here. Enjoy!

Just picked up a 15 year old whistle pig and a 16 year old Hoshstadter's family reserve. Beautiful

So how did you like it?

Holy ****, man. Did you drop $400 on that? Also, can I come over and hang out?

I recently purchased Barrell Bourbon 15 Cask Strength. It is pretty damn good. I probably wouldn't have picked it up for retail at $100, but I've got a vendor buddy that hooks me up from time to time.

Since radiation basically blasted my taste buds into oblivion, all hard alcohols taste the same to me...as if sipping a bottle of rubbing alcohol. I can still enjoy my Coors Lites but no more hard alcohol for me.

I can see that.

I'm not a huge fan of fire, I like it every now and then, but am more of a smooth guy. TBH, I've been drinking more scotch than Bourbon lately. No reason really, just seems to be what strikes my fancy.

$160 and $190. It's my Christmas whiskey. Both are awesome. Picked up a couple incredible armagnac's too but nobody probably drinks those here

Found a bottle of Blood Oath Pact 4. Wasn’t too familiar with this one but seriously delicious.

https://sep.yimg.com/ay/yhst-1372882...-whiskey-6.jpg

Thanks for the tip. I like the reviews. I think I will pick one up this weekend. Never heard of it before

Interesting never have seen that one around here but I will have an eye out for it.

Hadn’t heard of it either. I happened to be talking to a store manger I particularly trust at a place that occasionally gets in hard to find shit. Mentioned they had a bottle left sqarreld away in the back and highly recommended it so went with it.

Also hadn’t had much rye before and bought some Michters at the same time. Shit is pretty good.

Tell me more about armagnac please. I like brandy a lot but haven’t dug into them all that much. Mostly some decent cognac here and there and what I’ve really liked for the price has been Spanish brandy like cardenal mendoza

:arrow:JAMESON IRISH WHISKEY IS THE BEST! Don't waste your time with the rest.:arrow:

Everyone was doing great things in this thread recently and then you and this post came along.

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Going to buy a decanter and start an infinity bottle. https://thewhiskeywash.com/lifestyle...keys-new-life/

I just use an old 4 roses bottle for my Infinity bottle.

I am no expert and am still relatively new to this area. Picked up a
1978 Darroze 40 Year Old "Domaine Le Tuc" Single Vintage Cask Strength Armagnac but have not opened it yet. Was highly recommended by people who know my palate.
https://www.klwines.com/p/i?i=1366654

Also got a bottle of Dartigalongue "Grand Eau-de-Vie d"Armagnac" Bas-Armagnac
https://www.klwines.com/p/i?i=1353047

This is outstanding. Beyond smooth and the complexity of flavors leaves you noticing something you didn't before with each sip. Highly recommend this one.

Richard Paterson is my favorite

Had the Willet 4 year old rye on Saturday. Really good if you like ryes.

https://www.whiskyauctioneer.com/sit...IMG_6316_2.jpg

Had some Elijah Craig 12 year barrel proof. Amazing

Very interesting with quite a lot of age. Need to read up more on the area. Have you run across any usual intro bottle or any you’d suggest as dip a toe in the water?

Saw Pappy 23 at a restaurant last night. At $100 a 1 oz pour was a bit much for me to try even for as impossible it is to find.

Have a good night gents!

Can't beat Kentucky Gentlemen

Loved that!

DruInking Witherspoon Whiskey tonight

It’s a Texas straight bourbon whiskey. My Mother-In-Law in Ft Worth gave me a bottle the last time I saw her. Really good stuff. 2 ice cubes breaks it open quite well. Anyone else tried it?
http://whiskeylofts.com/wp-content/u...3/IMG_3354.jpg

**** everything Texas.

But 100 proof is nice.

Yeah, I was skeptical, but this shit is tasty :)

Got a 1.75 of Makers at Costco for 38 bucks

Just a heads up to folks in KC area looking for Blantons. I found at my Sam's Club in Northland for a tad under 50 bucks if your looking.

I have looked all over for Old Forester Birthday Bourbon thats usually on the shelves in Sept. If anyone has seen a bottle in area give a shout out.

Been looking for blantons in Springfield

Can’t find it anywhere

Blanton's isn't that easy to find here either and will run you about $70.

That's way over-priced for what it is.

Birthday Bourbons are so rare here you have to know someone at a liquor store to ever get one.

So depressing.

I know its getting ridiculous I used to never have trouble finding my favorite bottles. Now it takes leg work and patience and I am short in the latter.

Hell im on a vip mailing list at my liquor store for when they get stuff in like and the blantons gets spoken for before I even get a chance to read the email

Went to the Hotel bar with my VP of our company and drank Bookers for the first time. Definitely felt it after only a few.

Yip it's about 20% higher than you Bullet types, at least probably more like 24%.

Let's drink it when you're here in 2 weeks

I like Bookers but is a bit harsh for my tastes a little splash of water tames it. I am a huge fan of Bakers 107 its a little mellower good stuff neat.

These are both bourbons from the Jim Beam tree both highly sought after at about the same price point 63.00 Bookers and 55.00 Bakers in KC area. I usually try for Bakers but its a little harder to find around here Strangely Price Chopper always seems to have both so I save the 8.00 bucks.

https://drinkhacker.com/2012/10/19/b...ers-vs-bakers/

Def going to check this out. Thank you!

Bookers is a unique and amazing bourbon. I can certainly taste the higher alcohol content, but beyond that it has it a very distinctive flavor. It is easily in my top 5.

Tonight is Maker’s on the rocks, FTR.

I really like Bookers so will check out Bakers. Think I found a store with a bottle in inventory to pick up today.

Picked up some Bakers and also managed to score a bottle of Col Taylor single barrel which I’ve never had before.

I found a bottle of blantons. Pretty good stuff

Nice find. It's seririously hard to find around me . I've had ones I enjoy more but consider it a benchmark of good bourbon.

I'm at a bachelor party been putting away some makers now were riding bird scooters to the next venue. Yall be safe.

Just picked up my 2nd bottle of Elijiah Craig Barrel Proof. This one is 131.4 proof.

They had a bottle of EC 18 year for $229. I've had it before, and it's really good, but it's not worth that price.

Col Taylor single is awesome.

Yeah it’s good

What would you guys pick between Knob Creek or Buffalo Trace?

Knob Single Barrel. Too much licorice in the BT for my taste.

Too bad I can’t drink anymore. :deevee:

Knob Creek 100/100 times. Not a huge BT fan here.

Knob creek 10/10 and the bottle makes me stiff

I love black licorice probably why I like BT although I get a more cinnamon note and longer finnish than Knob Creek. Honestly Knob Creek kinda bores me but I always grab a xmas gift box every year for the really nice collector glasses.

"Any Bourbon drinkers out there?"

Not anymore, I ran out of bourbon an hour ago. So then, I switched to the beer in the fridge.

pls tell me its bud light orange

Do you like a cinnamon fairly long finnish get BT though its not the best buy it once was with the price increase. If you like a bit more heat with definite alcohol taste Knob Creek 9 y.o at 100 proof is more that. The Christmas gift box es should be out soon Knob Creek is golden with nice bourbon glasses. At a few dollars more Russell's Reserve, Evan Williams Antique and Smooth Ambler Scout are very good and in stock in Price Chopper up North so probably other locations to. If you like the heat in your Bourbon Old Grand Dad 114 is in stock to and 30.00 bucks. I would take the Dad 114 over Knob Creek but thats just me.

Dammit. They had knob on sale I went with BT

Not really a wrong choice, just a better one. If looking in that price point, Russell's Reserve (it's a 10 year) would be my choice. Have you had that?

At least you aren't drinking shitty Jack Daniels anymore Billay. Thank you and God bless.

I found a bottle yesterday as well. First time in 3 years I’ve seen it on the shelf.

Also bought a bottle of Breckinridge Port Cask Finish. It’s nice. Almost has a bit of a Canadian flair to it, but still holds its Bourbon profile.

This is the time to strike on bottles you normally dont see year round as xmas stock is filtering in. Price Chopper had 3 different bottles of Old Forester between 40 and 50 bucks I was salivating for but I had already picked out Angels Envy I wanted to try and a cheaper daily drinker Old Overholt Rye.

Not sure where you get cinnamon unless you get it from spiciness of the rye.

You are the only one I have ever heard say there isn’t a licorice. BT even says licorice is part of the finish.

http://www.buffalotrace.com/mobile/expert-reviews.html

I didnt say there wasnt a licorice note in fact I said its probably why I like it. But I get cinnamon also in the finnish.

I misread then.

No problem I have a bad habit of not proof reading my posts. When I go back and read them I cant make since of them either. Getting old kinda sucks.

yes it does

My Buffalo Trace must've been defective.

I didn't taste any cinnamon, licorice, or the diesel fuel that the guy who gave it to me tasted. All I could taste was the sweet, cathartic burn.

Ahhh had quite a bit of that Trace last night and got lost in Making A Murder II. I look at the clock it was 2 am needless to say I'm paying for it today.