Got some birthday monies last week. Any recommendations in the $80-$100 range?

Blanton’s if you can find it.

Stagg Jr
Old Weller Antique
4 Roses Barrel Strength (Store pick if you have access to a good store)

I have not had the 1920 but I am a big fan of the 1910.

So I've been trying different bourbons and I'd still argue Blantons is one of the best I've had but that sample of EH Taylor OTW sent me was a game changer. It just sucks that like Blantons is been damn near impossible to find around the KC area.

Frys Grocery is doing a bourbon heritage month and sporadically through the month adding different offerings. They had the entire 1792 line today but only the Full Proof was a single barrel pick. Was only $39 so picked one up. Was lucky to find it this morning!

https://i.imgur.com/Eur137hl.jpg

Just for educational purposes.

Having an infinity bottle, if you didn’t know the term.

It’s taking an empty bottle or decanter and adding a single pour from good bottles of bourbon/whiskey (my 1792 above qualifies). I prefer to add the pour to my infinity bottle when I crack the bottle but some prefer it to be the last pour. Over time you have a bottle that is blending many various bourbons/whiskeys and can become quite good and different.

Give it a shot.

I keep an infinity bottle for bourbon but don't really ever use it for anything but cocktails.

Guys the key to avoiding hangovers is orange juice before bed. Has worked great for me.

I drink it neat for the most part.

Powerade Zero for me. 32oz one.

32oz of OJ at 4 AM (Pineapple OJ even better)

Another bottle, or Powerade, from 6am to 9.

Try the new Zero Replenish Orange Mango from 7-11. Shockingly great. I too love Powerade Zero

For a starter to the Bourbon world, what would be a good few smoother ones to try?

I find bourbon a little tougher to drink than Scotch or Whiskey

Went with the Stagg Jr. I’ll let you know when I try it. Thanks!

Elijah Craig for you I’d say. I think you’d like it.

Great choice! Report back.

I screwed up early on by adding some cheap, crappy rye to it and after that, no matter what I put in it, it still tasted like that cheap rye. Which, coincidentally, was great for cocktails.

Big fan of Elijah Craig. Only problem is laat time I over endulged and had severe anxiety the next day so I've been a little hesitant to get it again.

Not at my store. :mad:

It’s sporadic. They go quick and it’s restocked sporadically. Best best is early morning or finding someone to ask about “special” bottles for bourbon month. Stagg Jr is a part of it as well!

I can get you some OTWP.

Best way is to get to know people and get on a certain list.

Easier said than done in a large population area. EVERYONE in the game tries this.

Sounds like you’ve got a connection where you live. Keep them happy!

OTWP. join the Arizona Bourbon Society on Facebook. That group will buy barrels quite often.

Yeah, I got in somehow with a group here in my area that can get high end stuff and hard to get stuff alot.

Oh yeah, it’s only for bottles you like after you try it. If you try and don’t like, don’t add to infinity bottle!

I like. Get a lot of vanilla, but there is a lot going on here

Well, I know you so I guess that's a start lol.

Done. Was fun to go back and see people just bombard their local Fry's.

I was able to pick up a bottle of McKenna 10 and Stagg Jr. recently at pretty solid prices, compared to what I've seen in the past in the midwest.

Do I build myself a nice shelf to put all my bourbon and glasses on, or do I build myself a cart?

Would like a cart but I have a 18 month old running around, she is a ****ing tornado. So that makes me lean shelf, but don’t really have a good place to put it.


Any suggestions?

Getcha a dumped barrel and convert it into a cabinet

That's what I'd do if my wife didn't hate all things rustic.

For sure.

I got 2 bottles of Blantons yesterday. Might part with one if anyone is interested.

Maybe checkout IKEA for a liquor cabinet. They have a lot of stuff like that.

Liqour armoire are pretty kewl but can set you back some.
https://foter.com/photos/256/bar-cabinet-ikea.jpg

Also kids can find a way to get too exposed shelving. My son has a large display of legos star wars figures he put together as kid. I hung shelving on his bedroom walls. Well my daughter saw where I put a yardstick in a closet and knocked everyone down and was playing with them when me and my son were outside. Wife had fallen asleep and thats how fast it can happen.

We have a dining room armoire and I keep my bourbon in the cabinet below the the glass display above. The nice thing is its lockable and it keeps it out of direct sunlight. I dont know if its really true that bourbon needs to be kept out of sunlight like wine or beer I just read it somewhere.

I don't worry about UV light with bourbon like I do with beer. Bourbon's enemy in the long term is oxygen exposure.

Now that doesn't mean to leave your bourbon collection on the dashboard of your car over the summer but I wouldn't worry about leaving bottles out on some shelves where there is light.

I totally would have bought you a bottle of that Full Proof pick! I didn't even think about having a bourbon guy from CP in town. I know you're on the opposite side of town but I'd be willing to meet somewhere. I'll hit you up next time and see if you need anything.

That Uncle Nearest is phenomenal

Meeeeeee!!!!

Going with a shelf for now, since we are moving soon, buying a new house. Then after we move I will build myself a cart or cabinet with a lockable part to keep kids out

No worries. Was at my Fry's tonight and saw a 1792 display.

No Full Proof, mostly Small Batch.

But there were a few bottles of Bottled in Bond, which I snatched up. I think I like it more than Full Proof.

Save some money for Park Plaza Liquor and Deli in Prescott. It will blow your mind if you haven't been there. I think they were shipping in AZ too for a flat $10. Might want to check out their website.

https://www.parkplazaliquor.com/onli...icks-c52765909

Don't care, won't drink it, Owners a bitch.

Wife is going to set up a blind tasting for me and my dad today. It's always pretty amazing to see what you can pick out and what you really like without knowing the pour.

Blind bourbon flight for my birthday.

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

My blind ranking when as follows:
1. Knob Creek barrel pick
2. Rare Breed (best easily available bourbon you can find IMO)
3. Michter's toasted rye
4. Infinity bottle

I've read alot of good things about Knob Creek single barrell

enjoying a Four Roses Single barrel tonight before some sausage ravioli in a spicy red sauce

Rare Breed single barrel barrel proof is goodness

just curious how much did you pay for them?? The blantons I mean?

Grabbed an ECTB this afternoon while beer shopping. Its my regular store so I paid MSRP. Seems to be on shelves for a markup at other places around here though.

That’s awesome! I’m hearing good things.

I plan to give her a go Thursday night to kick off a long(er) weekend

Buddy already took it, but I think I can get another

I’ll text you if I can

I just spent way too much money on bourbon. But the chiefs only celebrate winning a super bowl every 50 years lol

Anyone willing to head to Plaza Liquor and buy/ship one of these wine bottles for me?

Damn!

What’s the price?

$50 for the wine and I think $30 for the Crown.

I got a bottle of the crown here in Springfield for 30

If you give them a call, they might ship.... you can also get the wine from here: https://manoswine.com/collections/kansas-city-chiefs

Doubt I can make it there in the next week or so, but can grab one for you if I do.

I follow them on Twitter and asked, they can’t ship.

I have to stop in the liquor store tomorrow. If I see them I’ll grab them.

$77 shipped for a bottle. **** that.

I’ll be in STL this week, maybe they’ll have a few.

I just ordered one. **** it. It looks badass and is going look really awesome next to my Royals Championship Bottle behind my bar :)

Really nice sweetness on this one

https://i.imgur.com/2jUETs7.jpg?1

Yes! Worth the buy I’d assume?

And a barrel pick of Eagle Rare?! You’ve become the real deal. I’ve got a tear in my eye....

Suck my dick.

Love always,

OTW15

Meanwhile, I’m drinking Buffalo Trace with peasant ice.

“I learned it by watching you!” haha

Definitely worth the buy for me, but it’s my first toasted barrel so YMMV.

I’m drinking Manhattan’s tonight with TX whiskey. They are ****ing delicious

I got another bottle of pappys

You wanna do the corona virus challenge again

Cough, cough I think I have it again.

I've had it twice so................

Cool man thnx. Would it help if I have covid? Jk

Also at some point in the future if anyone can get EH Taylor I would be glad to pay for it. I cant find it around here and that sample OTW sent me was really ****ing good.

Picked up a taster of the small batch on this recommendation... it's tasty and smooth, thanks!

Scrolled past 1792 talk... I saw some of the full proof, but at 65% probably a bit hard core for my current tastes.

Elijah Craig is a great starter bourbon for sipping.

Don’t be totally scared of high proof offerings. What’s nice about a high proof bourbon is with water you can proof it down to accommodate your preference. That’s basically all that’s happened to normal 80-90 proof bourbon before bottling.

Alright, I’ve got your wine. Did you want the Crown too? The place I’m right now doesn’t have it, but they said I might find it on the Missouri side. Heading to another store over there. They didn’t have what I was looking for either, so I’ve got to make another stop anyway.

Sounds like the Crown is a no go. Stopped in a few places and they’ve all been out for a few days. Got the wine at least.

Just went to the liquor store and saw small batch 1792 so I bought some.

I'm going to rape and pillage lewdog if this shit sucks

Lemme know if u cant find it I live right next to plaza liquor just now seeing this post

Yeah, I hit up a couple Gomer’s south of the city and a couple neighborhood spots with no luck. I got his wine, but no Crown to br found.

Elijah Craig is good stuff. I also like Woodford for taking it neat.

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