what's that run near you if you don't mind me asking? I think I saw some at $150 if I remember correctly. For me to go in at that price it would have to be really special. But if you say it's great I might take a chance.

right @ $100 for the cask

This bottle is unbelievably good and I have saved it due to the very large irregularities between bottles from the same voyage. The finish on this is absolutely salted caramel and its just impossible to describe how wonderful it is. My father in law bought a bottle from the same voyage and you would never know it. His tasted awful, it tasted metallic and left a awful taste in your mouth. I have never bought another bottle of Jeffersons since that.

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Getting a little snug

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Aww man welcome to the club it's clear you have caught the bourbon bug.

Got into some Elmer after seeing it. Still good.

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Elmer is some really good stuff and I need a refill but haven't seen a bottle for sale for a while.

My poker buddy came through. I'm good until New Years (I already had had two)

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Not sure "too much Blanton's" is a thing.

Well you can now focus on some weller full proof since you are all stocked up on blantons

Much like CYPB, with these new yearly "special/limited" weller releases (ala CEHT), you won't be seeing these "hit the shelves", but rather held back for big spending regulars (at probably an inflated price), or peddled on the secondary...

I've practically done an about face in the last few months; I've been grabbing scotches (peat bombs being my new sipping weakness), under appreciated value bourbons (MMCS, OGDBIB, WT101), and *gasp!* even blended American whiskies *gasp!*

Had an impromptu gathering over the weekend and decided to make a classic, really old-school bourbon amaretto punch for the guests. Instead of dumping in a 1.75 of something more expensive/hard to find (I'd usually use WSR or BT), I used a $15.99 handle of Calvert Extra, and kicked it up with some generic Trader Vic's over-proofed amaretto. I had about 40 people giggling for $32, with nary a complaint, and even a few compliments of it being the best punch they ever had. I may try Heaven Hill white label next time to technically make it "bourbon punch", but I don't really see handles of it in my area and am not sure what they cost.

For those that can't get Blanton's on the regular, I MAY be able to grab some and get them out, for cost+, as long as the shippee assumes all risk for breakage/confiscation (I've shipped MANY a bottle of *ahem* "Olive Oil/Homemade Artesian Barbeque Sauce/Maple Syrup" to friends all over the country without a single problem, so I wouldn't worry too much). Typically, it sits on the shelves here between $50-$65.

I couldn't pass on Blantons at retail price in my area but I am still wanting to try Weller full proof or any of the E.H. Taylor's (except small batch).

Feeling good after todays score. I couldn't walk away and leave it on the shelf for only $55.

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I will be at the York pinball show (both days). If anyone is interested in me grabbing specific bottles of bourbon to bring to the show shoot me a PM.

I'm currently enjoying Voyage #17.
If you haven't tried Jeffersons Wood Collection, I'd say give it a try.

Just picked this one up has anyone tried it yet?

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Apparently the Sun Shines on a dog's ass every now and then after all. I stopped in at Total Wine on way home and they just happened to get Eagle Rare ,Weller special 1.75 bottles and Blanton's and I could not believe that the Weller was only $29.99. I would have bought all the Weller that they had but they limit you to two bottles and you can't buy two of the same product.

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Hey Don i've been meaning to ask how was this Davidsons? I've had a couple stores I stop at check to see if they could get it and they have never heard of it.

My unsophisticated taste loved it! (:

Bourbon paraphernalia.

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Ok now im salivating..

Dayum!! Which Total Wine did you find these at? Anybody have any luck finding Old Forester Birthday release? It was supposed to be out last weekend.

Hey Tj it was up at brentwood promenade. My father-in-law knows somebody who works there or something and they always tip him off when they're putting stuff out he couldn't go today so he told me and it was just so happened to be right when I was leaving work so I swung by and scored.

Maybe they’ll find it under Pennington’s.

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Hmmm... I will pass that info onto those shop owners. You know I love me some Tennessee whiskey so I gotta find that one.

Have you smoked one of those cigars yet? If so how are they?

I'm on a list at one shop he said he was allocated 1 box of the old Forester "Birthday Bourbon" . Will let you know if I end up getting it.

Not yet. Was going to try one this weekend.

Please report back when you do. I looked and found some singles of these online, and I would like to pair it with my bottle of Pappy 15 when I get around to opening it. That is if it is a worthy stick so no pressure but a detailed review with tasting notes would be nice

Finding anything from Buffalo Trace in my area is dumb luck. I have a pretty good collection but BT regular and one bottle of Eagle is all I have . Had to order the Eagle and the BT regular I had to literally wait for the truck at the store. We never see Blanton's or Weller in my area. Would love to get some Blantons at a reasonable price. I have all but given up on ever finding it..

Wow what is your area? I want to make sure I never move to this place!

This stuff is pretty much my new favorite and not real sure how to describe it... How about it has an initial taste of cinnamon and leather followed up by candied yams on Christmas morning at grandma claras. Smoothly it crosses the middle tongue detecting a starry hint of mongolian unicorn piss ending with a volcanic blastoff on its way down your throat...
Ok I never get the bullshit about floral currants and whatever other crap these people say they taste in the glass.
So here is the true working mans review coming straight at you. It tastes really fucking good and is smooth as a babies ass till it ignites in flames down your throat leaving you begging for another sip. The End.

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Anyone have an opinion on Jefferson ocean?

I tried Voyage 1or2. It was unique, not sure if I’d buy a bottle but would likely order again at a bar, especially the wheated batch. I think Fulltilt and/or PinDeLaPin probably have some more insight as I remember somebody talking about it recently.
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Read my post at 1753

Thanks

Central Florida.. So I have ABC two stores one within a mile and the other within 5 and the closest Total wine is 50 miles away. Their website is always out of stock. Been trying to track OF whiskey row series can't find any local even at mom and pops. I just hit "gold" status at ABC and now I will be able to shop the vault for hard to get and special releases. To be honest I'm a little pissed because they shouldn't hold back the good stuff for gold status members to get first.

what's the price point on this? I was sold when in your review you said "ignites in flames"

so I'll actually talk a smidge of pinball - fair to say that the pappy 23 is worth more than the Mustang pin. what is the going street price? we know the MSRP of 300ish or whatever is out the window...

ABC? Man im confused

Thats the bad point. $125 a bottle

It’s a gift/convenience store you see at a lot of tourist destinations

I dont want to piss on anyones cornflakes with Jeffersons or any other brand for that matter I just wanted to post my experience. By no means am I saying Do or Don't buy something unless I explicitly say buy this stuff cause its fantastic. See above post 1782

So just curious then how many of you have seriously oppressive liquor control laws in the states you reside in? I guess I need to start tabulating a list of places I don't want to relocate to. What is the point of these liquor control agency's?

Stupid crazy.... BTW, I'll trade it for a nice Kings & Queens. (:

Jeez so these $1k+ prices I’ve seen aren’t crazy.

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Fuck it dude...let’s go bowling.

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Okay I'll play!

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So I just tried the Black Maple Hill and do not like it at all. It has a strong, medicinal flavor. Oh well, you live and learn. Thanks for sharing this read.

I’d recommend you give one a try. I found it smooth with some woodsy tones. Like smokin’ some Pappy. (;
I’m not a regular cigar smoker so I’d be interested in what you think.

In fact, send me a PM and I’ll send ya one!

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