You would like this a lot, Chisox

Blaum Bros is good stuff. Their 11 and 12 yr barrel strength offerings from years past were legendary. Sitting a couple of older bottles that are getting into BTAC territory.

Just curious after drinking Bookers, Little Book, and the KC 25 tonight, what is your favorite distillery? I know it might not be popular with this group, but mine is easily Beam. Bookers is my favorite bourbon by far, and when I am in public a double Makers on the rocks (particularly the cask strength or higher) is my go to. Knob Creek has really upped their game, and the lower brands are all fine for what they are. I think for the bang for the buck, Beam is hard to beat as a distillery.

I seem to be in the minority but I've not liked any Knob Creek. Booker's is tasty.

As Chisox told me a long time ago, that is why we all have different tastes and that there is no judgment here. Personally, I am not a BT and all of its products fan, but that would put me in the minority. I like stronger, more fuller bodied flavors that what I detect in the Buffalo Trace products.. The good news is there are plenty of different bourbons out there for everybody.

Like what you like, my friend.

I'm not a fan of the flavor profile of the knob creek either and the bookers always seems just too hot but I will take it over the knob creek.

That's all fine and dandy, but what I really want to know is how was the mac and cheese?

It was so good that i'm returning it to you right now

The prices for those bottles shipped straight to your door is a no brainer, you did well friend and were wise to buy multiples.

I'm sure this site may be beneficial to some such as yourself who's having some difficulty sourcing Bourbons down there but most of these prices are high compared to Missouri and Illinois. but like I said if you're having a hard time sourcing these different Bourbons then by all means you have to do what you have to do to get the stuff that you want.

Well this is a very interesting little bottle that just happened to fall into my hot little hands. Apparently this is a Distillery sample not exactly sure anything about it other than it just magically fell into my possession. Now should I open it and drink it or trade it off? Barrel strength 127.5 proofed wheat bourbon has me very intrigued. It has me thinking about full proof Weller.

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Can't beat that with a stick.
So after we head out to Matt's for the big crab fest 2020 party does that mean our next road trip is up north to your big Lakefront Luau 2020 shindig?

Interesting pick up. I looked at their website (they make Blood Oath, Rebel Yell, etc) and it appears that their whetted offering is David Nicholson, which is normally bottled around 100 proof. Do you think that is what this is perhaps?

That's a great view, Hilton! Enjoy your time off.

Well I will be the first one to say it if you set that shit up my happy ass will be there guaranteed.

When are we coming your way and have food from that kick-ass smoker you got?

Well well, look what the cat dragged in (total wine now does home deliveries, thanks to covid). Thanks to all the positive thoughts on this I decided to pull the trigger. It was $115 plus the outrageous 20% liquor tax but based on first impressions I'm very happy I bought it. It's definitely a tasty rye, minty vanilla oak explosion but smooth. Thanks for the recommendation!

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Really glad you like the Rye. I am a big fan of it. Enjoy!

20% liquor tax? Ouch!

We don't have state tax in WA, so they use that as an excuse to ding you royally on booze - bad news for bourbon fans

The Peerless really is fantastic stuff, I haven't tried the rye but the boutbon is delicious. I still owe you a sample of something if you ever want to try the regular Peerless just send me a PM and let me know and I'll get it out to you.

I just noticed that's also a store pick Single Barrel so I'm sure it's extra good. Nice pickup!

Whats the time its Early Times of course Come on Aaron pour yourself a glass you know you want to.

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There are times I drink this and love it and other times it tastes like piss. Seems like when I drink it 1st is when I lo e it but when I drink it after another glass of something is when its not so hot.

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I won’t leave you hanging, Bill

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Fats if not already taken.

I’m looking for a big blow up Swan for the next Zoom meeting. Any tips Matt?

Been on the waiting list for a new liner since March. Started re-filling this afternoon. Cheers!

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That’s a great feeling! I had to wait until mid-June last year and I was bitching. I have no idea how you’ve made it through this hot as hell summer with no pool. Cheers!

Looking good, Don!

Amazon is your friend for big blow up things for your pool.

Amazon can suck my ass! I had to threaten to sue them rotten shitbags to get them to fix the damage to my yard that their driver did while turning around in my front yard literally. We pulled the video from our home cameras and sent it to those asshats and they basically told me to go piss off. Shit went on for 2 months until I had my brother in law who is an attorney send them some official paperwork. Amazingly they got right back to me and sent a check for me to have a landscaping company come in and fix the shit. I hate those jackasses and won't give them a dime. Most everything they sell is cheaper on ebay so that's where I go. Shooo... now that my amazon rant is over I can focus on a new shop that just opened so hopefully they have some good stuff.

I noticed that myself ... I have friends that stop in with different types of bourbon to try as they know I am a Jim Beam man. I started drinking that as a teenager, now in my 50's they try to convince me that all these new craft bourbons are better. I agree that some are very good, however I'll stick with the original Jim Beam.

That doesn't look like Matt riding that unicorn

Found this sitting next to me

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I am much better looking

Never seen that one. Looks like we will be getting a review on it though today.

Yup that's exactly where I was going with that statement

Hope this Rye is a winner. I will report back this evening. $59.99 hope it’s fine

Major score! 4 bottles of EC barrel proof. Batch C919. 136.8 proof! 2 bottles are spoken for but if anybody wants a bottle just hit me up

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So what’s the difference between EC batches (A, B, C)? I’ve seen A and B, but can’t say I get the difference since they all seem to be barrel proof

That be GOLD in yer vessel Ya scurvy dog!

Still haven't seen it in Minnesota!

Me neither!

Here’s more proof to have as many local bourbon friends as possible. This is a crazy one off 14 yr old 140 proof MGP light whiskey that is crazy tasting and unlike anything else on my shelf that a buddy gave me. Also just got a text that another one just grabbed me a bottle of the first Smoke Wagon Uncut store pick in the Chicagoland area. Get as many bourbon friends as you can (this thread is proof) and you’ll get 10x the bottles you can by hunting shop to shop.

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From the EC website. I had no idea. You can go look up the releases on their site.

The first letter of the batch number indicates which of that year's releases the bottle was a part of, starting with "A," while the second digit is a number that determines the month of the year the bottle was released. The third and fourth digits indicate the year. Hover over the years below to see the full list of releases and their respective proofs.