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Quoted from Fulltilt:I can tell. That bottle looks empty. (:
BTW, new basement looks great. Makes me want to have a few and get Dialed In.
Thanks! Yeah we’re pretty happy with the way it turned out. If you’re ever in town, look me up. We can flip, spin some tunes, shoot some guns, and drink some bourbon.
Quoted from PrinzFred:Loved reading this post. A shoutout to the Duke of Bourbon in Medieval Madness. A perfect marriage of two of my favorite hobbies.
At my pinball bar we have Jack in the well, and Bulleit (bourbon / rye), Woodford Reserve, and Laws on the shelf. I think Bulleit Bourbon is a great value / quality alternative. At home I also enjoy Bookers and Basil Hayden’s with a nightly game of pinball.
The Duke of Bourbon is the patron saint of this thread.
Quoted from Chisox:Thanks! Yeah we’re pretty happy with the way it turned out. If you’re ever in town, look me up. We can flip, spin some tunes, shoot some guns, and drink some bourbon.
oh baby, you got me goin’.
Come TN way, we’ll show you some southern hospitality.
Quoted from luckycreature:Any crossover Brandy fans here?
What's a crossover Brandy?
Got some crossover rum here.
Not a bourbon though, sorry. (:
Relatively new to the bourbon world, about 6 solid months under my belt. I’ve had Bulliet, Makers, Woodford, Blanton’s and maybe 1-2 more I can’t remember. Really enjoy Blanton’s. Stopped today to grab another bottle and noticed this sign, anything worthy and is anything grossly over priced?
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Ummmm....everything on that list is overpriced. The lease overpriced is probably the Stagg, and that’s still silly.
Quoted from djreddog:Relatively new to the bourbon world, about 6 solid months under my belt. I’ve had Bulliet, Makers, Woodford, Blanton’s and maybe 1-2 more I can’t remember. Really enjoy Blanton’s. Stopped today to grab another bottle and noticed this sign, anything worthy and is anything grossly over priced?[quoted image]
Get the Stagg. I’ll pay the shipping too.
Quoted from djreddog:Relatively new to the bourbon world, about 6 solid months under my belt. I’ve had Bulliet, Makers, Woodford, Blanton’s and maybe 1-2 more I can’t remember. Really enjoy Blanton’s. Stopped today to grab another bottle and noticed this sign, anything worthy and is anything grossly over priced?[quoted image]
double or triple over easy...
Quoted from Fulltilt:Get the Stagg. I’ll pay the shipping too.
True...the Stagg isn't too far out of bounds at all.
I agree the Stagg is the only one priced within reason, although I still way over priced for what it is in my opinion.
Quoted from swillie:I agree the Stagg is the only one priced within reason, although I still way over priced for what it is in my opinion.
I’d ask about some Stagg Jr.
Usually under $100 and good stuff.
For those that like their spirits on the less expensive side - ranked #1 in a recent blind tasting of "Bottom Shelf" (under $15 for a 750 ml bottle) bourbons:
On a semi-related note, Pabst just announced that it's coming out with a PBR Whiskey.
Is Stagg really $400 now? Hmm, I guess I should savor the bottle I got for $49 a few years ago.
Why does everything I like when no one else does become popular and prices me out?
This stuff is all nice, but what's the cheapest drinkable bourbon?
I've always said it's Jim Beam. Can drink it on the rocks, good flask filler.
Some insist it's Evan Williams, but I find that stuff to be corrosive, vile rotgut, not worth the savings of a couple bucks on JB.
Quoted from CrazyLevi:This stuff is all nice, but what's the cheapest drinkable bourbon?
I've always said it's Jim Beam. Can drink it on the rocks, good flask filler.
Some insist it's Evan Williams, but I find that stuff to be corrosive, vile rotgut, not worth the savings of a couple bucks on JB.
For 20 to 30 bucks my favs are buffalo trace and eagle rare. Out of eagle at the moment. My favorite budget JB is on the right. Below these and it goes into the cocktails.
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Oh, and the Weller Special Reserve at 20 bucks - in the background - is a good one too!
My liquor hook up told me that Weller is going way up in price in the very near future, which totally blows since that’s my fav of anything.
These are my 2 cheap go-to’s.
Distillers cut $20 and is 100 proof
Old grand dad 114 is $25
4DAAB01E-0B14-4BDF-A88B-4EFEA17D2E0C (resized).jpegAC792D8F-8500-4D56-BC7C-AE6D2897389B (resized).jpegYeah, I definitely like my bourbon...
This is the "small" bunker down by the machines. I did a little rearranging the other evening.
I'm glad that I used to be able to buy owa by the case for $140 out the door, especially now that the new retail cost has climbed to roughly $50 per bottle in CT, if you can even find it. Forget secondary, its at or over $100 now.
I'm also a fan of EC. Glad I hoarded it too, prior to the age statement removal, believe I used to get those for about $200 a case.
My real go-to's are BT and ER, but they are starting to creep up too. I go out of my way to get store picks of nearly any BT product, as they are usually superior. It helps when you are on the tasting panel, haha.
CrazyLevi Still working on that Lexington, huh? As to answer your question, Eagle Rare and Buffalo Trace are certainly solid (around $32 and $29 in CT). Weller Special Reserve ($20) isn't bad either, but is hard to find these days.
My real secret these days, which I'll probably regret for sharing is Wild Turkey 101 ($22). The trick is to find new bottles, however. Flip the bottle around and look at the tiny laser etched code. Anything beginning with GG (the first G being 2018, and the second G representing the 7th month, July) is good to go. I read an interview with the master distiller, Jimmy Russel, who stated that due to the release of Wild Turkey Longbranch last year, they were short of the usual 6 year old barrels they regularly used to batch WT101 with, so to keep up, they dumped a ton of 10 year old barrels instead! It's now outstanding. I drink it straight, mostly; but on the rocks, mixed with a diet coke, even in a cocktail are all excellent. It's great stuff nowadays.
A couple other great ones are any of the bottled-in-bond bottom shelfers. Old Grand Dad BIB, Evan Williams BIB, Jim Beam BIB. All highly undervalued.
Finally, any of the Jim beam selects (disteller's cut, black, etc.) are all very good, especially when they are under $23. Don't over pay for these. I've seen them as high as $35 and laugh. If you like the Beam profile, you'll love these. And if you really like the Beam profile, splurge once in a while and get a Booker's; it's essentially the honey barrels of Beam, at barrel proof. Great stuff, especially before they raised the price from $49 to $79 a couple years ago.
+1 on the Wild Turkey 101...and thanks for the info on the recent bottlings being superior, going to hunt one down.
Quoted from swillie:+1 on the Wild Turkey 101...and thanks for the info on the recent bottlings being superior, going to hunt one down.
the good thing, unless you're like me and like "the hunt", haha, is that there is no more hunt. WT101 is literally everywhere where bourbon is sold. Find a liquor store that has it in stock, check the date code, then buy a bottle here and there. Rinse, wash, repeat. Trust me, they'll still be sitting there when you return for another...The best part, is they offer this in 1.75 size, and it's $34. Smoking deal these days for a bourbon of this quality.
For the wheater fans, I've been enjoying the hell out of Makers Mark (Gasp!) Cask Strength these days. I tried it when it first came out, when it was grossly overpriced and only available in 375ml bottles, and didn't care for the florally, perfumy aftertaste. Fast forward a few years, and I tried it again, and it was excellent. Very close to being on par with WLW, and for $44, it's the best deal in wheated, cask strength bourbon.
Quoted from Grandnational007:Yeah, I definitely like my bourbon...
This is the "small" bunker down by the machines. I did a little rearranging the other evening. ...
Quoted from Grandnational007:My real secret these days, which I'll probably regret for sharing is Wild Turkey 101 ($22). The trick is to find new bottles, however. Flip the bottle around and look at the tiny laser etched code. Anything beginning with GG (the first G being 2018, and the second G representing the 7th month, July) is good to go. I read an interview with the master distiller, Jimmy Russel, who stated that due to the release of Wild Turkey Longbranch last year, they were short of the usual 6 year old barrels they regularly used to batch WT101 with, so to keep up, they dumped a ton of 10 year old barrels instead! It's now outstanding. I drink it straight, mostly; but on the rocks, mixed with a diet coke, even in a cocktail are all excellent. It's great stuff nowadays.
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First off, that is a bad ass bourbon collection!!
I had either heard this from someone else or read this, but now that you’re confirming it, I’m gonna go hunt down a bottle or 2 to try it for myself.
How can you tell when this runs out? The date goes to 2019?
Quoted from jwilson:Is Stagg really $400 now? Hmm, I guess I should savor the bottle I got for $49 a few years ago.
Why does everything I like when no one else does become popular and prices me out?
US$49?!? Stagg Jr. or George T Stagg?
Quoted from Grandnational007:Yeah, I definitely like my bourbon...
This is the "small" bunker down by the machines. I did a little rearranging the other evening.
I'm glad that I used to be able to buy owa by the case for $140 out the door, especially now that the new retail cost has climbed to roughly $50 per bottle in CT, if you can even find it. Forget secondary, its at or over $100 now.
I'm also a fan of EC. Glad I hoarded it too, prior to the age statement removal, believe I used to get those for about $200 a case.
My real go-to's are BT and ER, but they are starting to creep up too. I go out of my way to get store picks of nearly any BT product, as they are usually superior. It helps when you are on the tasting panel, haha.
crazylevi Still working on that Lexington, huh? As to answer your question, Eagle Rare and Buffalo Trace are certainly solid (around $32 and $29 in CT). Weller Special Reserve ($20) isn't bad either, but is hard to find these days.
My real secret these days, which I'll probably regret for sharing is Wild Turkey 101 ($22). The trick is to find new bottles, however. Flip the bottle around and look at the tiny laser etched code. Anything beginning with GG (the first G being 2018, and the second G representing the 7th month, July) is good to go. I read an interview with the master distiller, Jimmy Russel, who stated that due to the release of Wild Turkey Longbranch last year, they were short of the usual 6 year old barrels they regularly used to batch WT101 with, so to keep up, they dumped a ton of 10 year old barrels instead! It's now outstanding. I drink it straight, mostly; but on the rocks, mixed with a diet coke, even in a cocktail are all excellent. It's great stuff nowadays.
A couple other great ones are any of the bottled-in-bond bottom shelfers. Old Grand Dad BIB, Evan Williams BIB, Jim Beam BIB. All highly undervalued.
Finally, any of the Jim beam selects (disteller's cut, black, etc.) are all very good, especially when they are under $23. Don't over pay for these. I've seen them as high as $35 and laugh. If you like the Beam profile, you'll love these. And if you really like the Beam profile, splurge once in a while and get a Booker's; it's essentially the honey barrels of Beam, at barrel proof. Great stuff, especially before they raised the price from $49 to $79 a couple years ago.
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That is a sweet bunker sir, I applaud you. I'm holding on to my last three bottles of the old style OWA, and then I see your bunker! Agree with the EC age statement too. I read this review the other day and it made me sad: https://www.breakingbourbon.com/review/elijah-craig-small-batch
Quoted from Grandnational007:Yeah, I definitely like my bourbon...
This is the "small" bunker down by the machines. I did a little rearranging the other evening.
I'm glad that I used to be able to buy owa by the case for $140 out the door, especially now that the new retail cost has climbed to roughly $50 per bottle in CT, if you can even find it. Forget secondary, its at or over $100 now.
I'm also a fan of EC. Glad I hoarded it too, prior to the age statement removal, believe I used to get those for about $200 a case.
My real go-to's are BT and ER, but they are starting to creep up too. I go out of my way to get store picks of nearly any BT product, as they are usually superior. It helps when you are on the tasting panel, haha.
crazylevi Still working on that Lexington, huh? As to answer your question, Eagle Rare and Buffalo Trace are certainly solid (around $32 and $29 in CT). Weller Special Reserve ($20) isn't bad either, but is hard to find these days.
My real secret these days, which I'll probably regret for sharing is Wild Turkey 101 ($22). The trick is to find new bottles, however. Flip the bottle around and look at the tiny laser etched code. Anything beginning with GG (the first G being 2018, and the second G representing the 7th month, July) is good to go. I read an interview with the master distiller, Jimmy Russel, who stated that due to the release of Wild Turkey Longbranch last year, they were short of the usual 6 year old barrels they regularly used to batch WT101 with, so to keep up, they dumped a ton of 10 year old barrels instead! It's now outstanding. I drink it straight, mostly; but on the rocks, mixed with a diet coke, even in a cocktail are all excellent. It's great stuff nowadays.
A couple other great ones are any of the bottled-in-bond bottom shelfers. Old Grand Dad BIB, Evan Williams BIB, Jim Beam BIB. All highly undervalued.
Finally, any of the Jim beam selects (disteller's cut, black, etc.) are all very good, especially when they are under $23. Don't over pay for these. I've seen them as high as $35 and laugh. If you like the Beam profile, you'll love these. And if you really like the Beam profile, splurge once in a while and get a Booker's; it's essentially the honey barrels of Beam, at barrel proof. Great stuff, especially before they raised the price from $49 to $79 a couple years ago.
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Yeah I like both eagle and buffalo trace. Good call.
That Lexington was indeed swill. It didn’t go to waste though - I pawn it off to the moochers at the Funtorium while I hoard the good stuff.
Quoted from Chisox:Amen on the OGD 114 and the WT 101 as great daily drinkers. There is still some EH Taylor small batch out there for $34.99 which I find to be a great bang for your buck pour.
Around these parts, you won't see that (if you see it at all) for less than $55-and that's a great deal.
Quoted from bowz:First off, that is a bad ass bourbon collection!!
I had either heard this from someone else or read this, but now that you’re confirming it, I’m gonna go hunt down a bottle or 2 to try it for myself.
How can you tell when this runs out? The date goes to 2019?
I've been finding tons of GG, GH, and GI; I've had all three, and all are miles above older offerings.
Realize that most people, bourbon aficionados included, usually consider WT101 to be bottom shelf, so there isn't a ton of turnover. The first store that I usually go to had two GG's and then a bunch of GA's. When more inventory arrives, I'll check those.
Knowing what I do, I absolutely expect a run on the late G coded Turkies by flippers looking for max proffitz, until the next shiny object comes along.
Quoted from vaevictis:Around these parts, you won't see that (if you see it at all) for less than $55-and that's a great deal.
Really? Ouch. I thought MD was state controlled liqour sales?
This is another $34.99 favorite that’s getting to be a bitch to find.
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This is another $34.99 favorite that’s getting to be a bitch to find.
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New price of $45 in CT as of a few months ago. Was $32 prior to that. There's still a few stragglers out there; I grab them when I see them at the latter price.
Quoted from zaki:Anyone tried eagle rare? Good value for 35-40$
Absolutely. I find it to be really good for the price. Another one that;s getting pretty scarce unfortunately.
Quoted from Chisox:Been waiting for a special occasion to crack this one, Blanton’s straight from the barrel. Got tired of waiting, so cheers!
Edit: holy crap is this good! bowz you need to try this next time we flip.
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Yeah-it’s pretty damn smooth.
I’m not gonna tell you not to open it the next time at your house...
Quoted from zaki:Anyone tried eagle rare? Good value for 35-40$
Crazily, the Meijer carries it pretty regularly by my house for $30. Got 3 bottles the last time I was there.
Quoted from Grandnational007:Yeah, I definitely like my bourbon...
This is the "small" bunker down by the machines. I did a little rearranging the other evening.
I'm glad that I used to be able to buy owa by the case for $140 out the door, especially now that the new retail cost has climbed to roughly $50 per bottle in CT, if you can even find it. Forget secondary, its at or over $100 now.
I'm also a fan of EC. Glad I hoarded it too, prior to the age statement removal, believe I used to get those for about $200 a case.
My real go-to's are BT and ER, but they are starting to creep up too. I go out of my way to get store picks of nearly any BT product, as they are usually superior. It helps when you are on the tasting panel, haha.
crazylevi Still working on that Lexington, huh? As to answer your question, Eagle Rare and Buffalo Trace are certainly solid (around $32 and $29 in CT). Weller Special Reserve ($20) isn't bad either, but is hard to find these days.
My real secret these days, which I'll probably regret for sharing is Wild Turkey 101 ($22). The trick is to find new bottles, however. Flip the bottle around and look at the tiny laser etched code. Anything beginning with GG (the first G being 2018, and the second G representing the 7th month, July) is good to go. I read an interview with the master distiller, Jimmy Russel, who stated that due to the release of Wild Turkey Longbranch last year, they were short of the usual 6 year old barrels they regularly used to batch WT101 with, so to keep up, they dumped a ton of 10 year old barrels instead! It's now outstanding. I drink it straight, mostly; but on the rocks, mixed with a diet coke, even in a cocktail are all excellent. It's great stuff nowadays.
A couple other great ones are any of the bottled-in-bond bottom shelfers. Old Grand Dad BIB, Evan Williams BIB, Jim Beam BIB. All highly undervalued.
Finally, any of the Jim beam selects (disteller's cut, black, etc.) are all very good, especially when they are under $23. Don't over pay for these. I've seen them as high as $35 and laugh. If you like the Beam profile, you'll love these. And if you really like the Beam profile, splurge once in a while and get a Booker's; it's essentially the honey barrels of Beam, at barrel proof. Great stuff, especially before they raised the price from $49 to $79 a couple years ago.
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Hey, those Stagg rows are growing thin...
I tried to locate some Stagg this week and no luck... Stagg or Stagg Jr.
Quoted from Chisox:Been waiting for a special occasion to crack this one, Blanton’s straight from the barrel. Got tired of waiting, so cheers!
Edit: holy crap is this good! bowz you need to try this next time we flip.
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One county in Maryland, Montgomery, the richest county around these parts is county controlled. I have been trying to track one of those bottles down for a good while now, a to you salute sir!
Quoted from Grandnational007:I've been finding tons of GG, GH, and GI; I've had all three, and all are miles above older offerings.
Realize that most people, bourbon aficionados included, usually consider WT101 to be bottom shelf, so there isn't a ton of turnover. The first store that I usually go to had two GG's and then a bunch of GA's. When more inventory arrives, I'll check those.
Knowing what I do, I absolutely expect a run on the late G coded Turkies by flippers looking for max proffitz, until the next shiny object comes along.
Stopped at Meijer... one bottle in range. Thanks for the tip, I have always felt WT101 to be a real good bourbon but havent bought a bottle in awhile.
IMG_5714 (resized).JPGIMG_5717 (resized).JPGQuoted from swillie:Stopped at Meijer... one bottle in range. Thanks for the tip, I have always felt WT101 to be a real good bourbon but havent bought a bottle in awhile.[quoted image][quoted image]
Nice!
Probably going to crack a GI tonight for "friends board game night" at my house. Bolderdash is way more fun with bourbon.
Pinball, too, haha
IMG_2165 (resized).JPGQuoted from Grandnational007:Yeah, I definitely like my bourbon...
My real secret these days, which I'll probably regret for sharing is Wild Turkey 101 ($22). The trick is to find new bottles, however. Flip the bottle around and look at the tiny laser etched code. Anything beginning with GG (the first G being 2018, and the second G representing the 7th month, July) is good to go. I read an interview with the master distiller, Jimmy Russel, who stated that due to the release of Wild Turkey Longbranch last year, they were short of the usual 6 year old barrels they regularly used to batch WT101 with, so to keep up, they dumped a ton of 10 year old barrels instead! It's now outstanding. I drink it straight, mostly; but on the rocks, mixed with a diet coke, even in a cocktail are all excellent. It's great stuff nowadays.
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Did a little hunting tonight, with bad results.
Every WT101 around me had the LL starting. I don’t know if there’s a chance they can still get it, or if they’re onto more recent WT and I have no chance...
Quoted from bowz:Did a little hunting tonight, with bad results.
Every WT101 around me had the LL starting. I don’t know if there’s a chance they can still get it, or if they’re onto more recent WT and I have no chance...
The LL means it is from Lawrenceburg...
The two letters after the / are what you are looking for. See pics above with date code.
Quoted from bowz:Did a little hunting tonight, with bad results.
Every WT101 around me had the LL starting. I don’t know if there’s a chance they can still get it, or if they’re onto more recent WT and I have no chance...
They all start with "LL"; the codes you are looking for are "LL/Gxxx".
Quoted from swillie:The LL means it is from Lawrenceburg...
The two letters after the / are what you are looking for. See pics above with date code.
Ahhh...luckily, I did look at those letters also, and none had GG. There was usually a G to start, and the second letter wasn’t a G, so I didnt pay close attention after I saw it wasn’t a G.
Quoted from Grandnational007:They all start with "LL"; the codes you are looking for are "LL/Gxxx".
Actually, thinking a bit about it, I saw all GI. But just to be clear-I’m on the hunt for GG, correct?
Quoted from bowz:Actually, thinking a bit about it, I saw all GI. But just to be clear-I’m on the hunt for GG, correct?
Well Grandnational007 said GG GH and GI (July, Aug and Sept. 2018) were all exceptional...
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