Bookers is awesome

Yes it is. How much is a bottle? Whiskey Jax bar I go to charges $12 shot.

EH Taylor Single Barrel usually runs around $65 maybe? Since bourbon flipper's went apeshit crazy and started runs on everything by Sazerac, the Taylor bourbons and ryes have been increasingly hard to find. Just last year, I could grab cases of EH Taylor Single Barrel, seriously. There was always at least a full row at my local HyVee. Now, if you're lucky, you will maybe find the Straight Rye at about $75 and the Small Batch for around $45. Good luck with any of the more limited releases, they pretty much vanish instantly.

Bought a bottle of Old Grandad 114 on a whim a while back. It drinks very very smoothly for its abv and has some real rye to it if that's your thing. I like it a whole lot and it was only 28 bucks. It does have a nice taste but will **** you up if you aren't careful.

I've bought that RR on your recommendation and very much enjoyed it.

Great choice. It’s got a great rye finish (heat).

Glad you enjoyed the Russell’s Reserve man! The Best $30 bourbon you can easily find.

Had some blantons tonight at Gibson’s restaurant in Chicago. Apparently they have a private blantons stock or something? It was 14 bucks for a glass but it was good


Thank god for continuing education tax deductions

They probably purchased their own single barrel. In the past year or so, Blanton's has started doing this more. It's awesome and the single barrels are typically REALLY good.

Oh it was predictably awesome but for 14 bucks? ****.

I had 3

Whoops

Especially since a 750ml might run $70 and change. That's a pretty good margin with 1 or 2 oz pours.

Had dinner at Osteria Il Centro here in KC a couple weeks back. Same price for Blanton’s. I stopped at 2 though.

I should have

Anyone familiar with James E Pepper 1776 bourbon? I got a package from a client 1776 100 proof bourbon and Old Pepper Rye cask strength. gonna try it out tonight the bourbon and the little i've read about it I am excited.
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What’s the consensus with regards to the KC distilled Union Horse Reserve?

Marcellus I got your message but can’t send you one back cause your inbox is full.

I spotted a row of EH Taylor Single Barrel at $90ea yesterday. This place is known for their markups though.

I inquired about getting a bottle of High West A Midwinter's Night Dram last year at my local store. They didn't get any bottles but kept my name on their list for allocated bottles for this year. To my surprise they called yesterday and had a bottle waiting for me.

It wasn't cheap but it is by far the best Rye I have ever tasted.


Can't recommend High West enough

Ok guys I need some advice, need to get some bourbon for my dad as a Christmas present.

He is normally a big Jack Daniel fan, single barrel and Gentlemen, but he started saying something about wanting a nice bourbon the other day.

So what would you guys buy for him, I was thinking Buffalo Trace from the reviews but really not sure

If he wants a nice bourbon go with Angels Envy. It's one of my favorites and just easy to drink. Also decently priced.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...bd2405fb51.jpg

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Also a really nice bourbon at about the same price point is Russel's Reserve 10 yo. Also check out the holiday box sets. For the normal price of the bourbon you get a couple nice whiskey glasses. Knob creek always has a nice set and its good bourbon. I was in Sam's club and Four Roses had a really nice box set. Im not really much for Four Roses but many here are.

Hadn’t heard of Angels Envy or Russel’s Reserve before I will look into those. Have had Knob Creek before thought about getting him that. I heard of Four Roses and have thought he might like it.

I’m looking for something that’s easy to sip, if that makes any difference in options. It might also be something he mixes every now and then

Four Roses single barrel

Angels envy is nice and smooth. He’ll like it.

Just cracked open a bottle of Act 6 Scene 3 this weekend. It is very nice this year. Great spice and depth of flavor.

Blanton's, Eagle Rare and McKenna 10 year a great pour.

Got a promotion at work. Parents gifted me this for my effort.

Private barrel pick by a liquor store in Prescott, AZ that’s known for their amazing beer, wine and liquor selection. These guys make numerous trips to buy and bottle private barrels.

Whistlepig Rye.

Not impressed.

I love me some buffalo trace. Right now I'm sipping on some 12 year old Glen Livet.

Congrats on the promotion!

There was some Elmer T Lee that became available here yesterday, but you had to be one of the first 12 to show up. I thought about it for a second, but no way was I getting there before 12 others who were blowing off their families the day after Thanksgiving.

Had some High West Double Rye last night at a local hangout, bartender bought me round, I was a bit impressed. Neat and warm it was still pretty damn smooth. I am going to grab some and further experiment.

Stopped to pick some up tonight and where I went didn't have it so I picked up some Redemption Rye, it seems pretty solid for $20. Not bad for the price but not worth writing home about. Would make a great cheap mixer.

Just got Basil Hadens on sale for 35 bucks. Any good?

It's ok but nothing special. 80 proof (boring) and light. Many like it's but it's just Meh, especially at that price point.

Elijah Craig all day over that if you haven't had it. Good shit and cheaper.

If you lived closer I'd have you over for a tasting man. I appreciate your bourbon effort though Billay. You are learning.

It's inoffensive. Needs more heat.

Love you all.

Had never seen a bottle of that before. Seems like supply is basically nonexistent.

Anyone have and suggestions for a nice Christmas gift bottle? Im fine spending 100-150ish but bourbon seems not like scotch where spending more usually means better.

Obvious choice of blantons if you can find it.

Agreed. It’s for my dad and he managed to score a bottle of Blantons recently. I was going to give him a bottle I’d found but that ruined the plan.

I starting to think you might be an alcoholic! :D

Repeal Day raffle from yesterday. I took home a Weller 12. No complaints.

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Heck yea man, nice pull on the Weller 12!

I went on a date with a fat chick Friday and she insisted on paying for drinks. So I ordered Blantons all night!

Find some nice private barrel picks from Knob Creek or 4 Roses. It always feels more special when it's a specialty bottle.

What about the Buffalo Trace Line? Weller 12, Antique and Special Reserve. Gift all 3 in a set would be awesome.

Blanton's is over-rated for the price....as I keep telling you guys.

Bought some George Dickel #12. This may be my new favorite under $30 Whiskey. At 90 Proof its got just enough bite.

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I'm not much of a bourbon drinker, but the Henry Mckenna Single Barrel Aged 10 Years Bourbon Whiskey 100 Proof Bottled in Bond 750 ML is pretty nice.

Mrs. OTW bought some bottles for clients, and I get to pick one of them for myself. Don't have any knowledge of any of them except the Taylor.

EH Taylor Small Batch
Blood Oath Pact 4
Jeffersons Reserve Pritchard Hill
Jeffersons Reserve Twin Oak Custom Barrel
Yellowstone Limited 101 (2018)


Anyone willing to rank these? I'm a huge Taylor fan, but want to grab something else if it's good and/or semi-rare.

Blood Oath is allocated and very difficult to find around me. I had last years batch and it was great.

Was at a bar tonight that had a nice selection of hard to find and got to try Weller 12 and OA. The 12 is some seriously good stuff. Would be great if you could actually buy it.

Anyone had the Black Box Bourbon? I seen it in a grocery liquor store today same price as the wine.

Authentic Whiskey Sour with first time lemons from my Meyer Lemon tree that has been in ground for 2 years.

1. Fill cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Shake 1 egg white in shaker to aerate
3. Add 2 oz bourbon, juice from 2 lemons and 1 tsp of Agave Nectar
4. Shake vigorously and strain over ice in glass.

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Very nice!

I had a beer last week that was based off an Old Fashioned and it was pretty damn good and spot on.

Not sure i have ever had an authentic Whiskey Sour but we have a high end cocktail bar here I can get one at. Ill do it and report back.

I have an orange tree to make Old Fashioned's too. :D

You don't need a high end cocktail bar, I just told you how to make it! The egg white makes it....gives it that great color and froth for texture. It's awesome.

And the alcohol will kill any salmonella in the raw egg white :D

Nice Lew! Elijah Craig and you're growing weed. Really out here living man!

I bought some old grand dad I heard its cask strength and it was cheap.

When the women go to bed the gentlemen bring out the Grandad.

LMAO that cant be good

They used to put that slogan on there bottles:D

I alway like Old Grand Dad BIB thats what my Dad bought and would break out in hunting camp around the fire.

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j/k a whiskey sour sounds delish.

Had one of the email lists I'm on say he has 3 or 4 bottles of each of the pappy's.

500 for the 10 year, 650 for the 12, 1300 for the 15 and 2k for the 20

I'm not interested but I can probably ship it to anyone here if you want some.

Gotta love how stores will rip people off due to allotments. At that price a guy is better off buying several bottles of Blantons, McKenna 10 year and Eagle Rare.

People are willing to pay up for that stuff. Guessing it is people that either have money to blow to impress their friends and people that have never tried the stuff. If they did they would know it is not worth that price per ounce based on taste.

That being said good on you for trying to help guys out get the stuff if they wanted it.

I don't mind paying a little bit more but for those prices, nah. If I were to ever spend at that level, i'd want like a 25 year macallan or something.

Give me Blantons or woodford for like a tenth of that price.

I am with ya there. Hell I will have a nice pour of Weller Special and be happy., I love Blantons and my new daily drinker has been McKenna 10 which for the price is hard to beat.

I got some Blantons from this guy as well, it's good stuff man. And only like 60 bucks.

But there are guys who just have money. There are dudes that I play golf with that would but 3 or 4 bottles of that and not bat an eye.

I'll stick with my old charter lol.

Now you're getting it. Nice buy Billay!!!! :clap:

Merry Christmas gents

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Can you buy Blanton’s in KC? It has been really hard to find in Joplin over the past year.

It's usually around, you just need to know where to look and who to ask. :)

Yes, every liquor store and Costco.

That isn’t bourbon. ;-)

A few in Joplin used to keep it behind the counter, now that it is out in the open it is very hard to find. Most stores only get about one bottle a month, sometimes two.

Love you Boo.

My Xmas

No.

****ing.

Way.


Pics or it didn’t happen.

It was a gift from my mother in law of all people. Apparently she has a someone who owns a liquor store renting an apartment from her. Hooked it up

It no Rip Van Winkle (lucky SOB), but it is one I have been wanting to try.

Oh **** yes!!!!

My dad scored a bottle of Weller Old Antique of the store’s single barrel select for us to drink on today. Good stuff.

That Jefferson’s reserve is tasty and very smooth.