Bada-bing... drink!?
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Magnolia, DE
Quoted from Green-Machine:Bada-bing... drink!?
Cherries!
B0DBDAA2-229D-4E96-825B-1CE485CCFE0E (resized).jpegAh ha! Never had those... I’m not a fan of the cherries. I had a candied cherry from an Establishment once that was delish but most I don’t care for much
Quoted from Green-Machine:Ah ha! Never had those... I’m not a fan of the cherries. I had a candied cherry from an Establishment once that was delish but most I don’t care for much
These cherries will add some zing to your Manhattans!
Quoted from djreddog:These cherries will add some zing to your Manhattans!
Maybe I’ll have to try them 
I'm a big fan of 4 roses but I had the small batch last night and just hated it. Anyone else feel this way or is it just me? The single barrel and the barrel proof are fantadtic but a big no-go on that bottle.
hmmm, 4Rsmb is a blend of 4 of their 10 proprietary recipes...
I believe single barrel is strictly OBSV(?), and single barrel store picks can be any of the 8, in either barrel proof, or proofed down to 100.
I'm guessing you prefer the "v" and "q" yeast strains with their lighter profiles. (My preference as well).
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:I'm a big fan of 4 roses but I had the small batch last night and just hated it. Anyone else feel this way or is it just me? The single barrel and the barrel proof are fantadtic but a big no-go on that bottle.
I had the 4roses single barrel for the first time this weekend. I did not like it. Not terrible.... it didn’t tickle my fancy
Quoted from Green-Machine:I had the 4roses single barrel for the first time this weekend. I did not like it. Not terrible.... it didn’t tickle my fancy
Interesting indeed you may like the small batch then
Quoted from Grandnational007:hmmm, 4Rsmb is a blend of 4 of their 10 proprietary recipes...
I believe single barrel is strictly OBSV(?), and single barrel store picks can be any of the 8, in either barrel proof, or proofed down to 100.
I'm guessing you prefer the "v" and "q" yeast strains with their lighter profiles. (My preference as well).
Yeah I think maybe I do because the single barrel I really enjoy.
I found this video comparing the Staggs it's pretty interesting you can save yourself some time by jumping to the 17 minute mark to see the results.
Quoted from TKDalumni:By watching that video, I realize, I don't sniff my bourbon nearly enough before drinking it!
Yeah these clowns really make themselves look like they are the end all say alls. Pretty sure they make most of that shit up. I know when i'm chilling with friend or family and we are drinking bourbon none of do any of that crap. We fund the bottle we want to drink, then pour said bottle into a glass. Now the tricky part, we drink that shit and enjoy it. 
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:I found this video comparing the Staggs it's pretty interesting you can save yourself some time by jumping to the 17 minute mark to see the results.
Having the bourbon club over Saturday to play my pins, drink my bourbon and have the 2019 GTS/Stagg Jr batch 12 blind tasting throwdown. 24 people so we should have the definitive answer on which is better. I’ve been sitting on a couple unopened 12s and have only had a small nip of my 19 GTS so I’m pretty stoked to see how it shakes out.
Quoted from Green-Machine:I had the 4roses single barrel for the first time this weekend. I did not like it. Not terrible.... it didn’t tickle my fancy
I still have not tried any of the 4 roses yet
Quoted from Jackontherocks:I still have not tried any of the 4 roses yet
Four roses is worth a taste. I hear mixed feelings about a lot of their whiskeys. Some love it some hate it. I hear it isn’t consistent at times. Try it sometime and judge for yourself. We all have different taste profiles we prefer. Keep sippin!
Quoted from Green-Machine:Four roses is worth a taste. I hear mixed feelings about a lot of their whiskeys. Some love it some hate it. I hear it isn’t consistent at times. Try it sometime and judge for yourself. We all have different taste profiles we prefer. Keep sippin!
Most of the time even if you put it in front of me and I don't like it I'll still drink it. Can't let it go to waste right
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:Most of the time even if you put it in front of me and I don't like it I'll still drink it. Can't let it go to waste right
I feel the same way brother! I drink my wife’s dislikes too 
Todays stupid Poll question..
How many bottles of one particular bourbon do you have and is there a limit to how many bottles you should have of a particular bourbon before you become a hoarder?
The most I have is 6 bottles of the Weller green label and the second most I have is 5 bottles of the Stagg Junior. A lot of the harder to come by Bourbons I just buy them when I see him that way I know I will have a bottle on hand.
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:Todays stupid Poll question..
How many bottles of one particular bourbon do you have and is there a limit to how many bottles you should have of a particular bourbon before you become a hoarder?
The most I have is 6 bottles of the Weller green label and the second most I have is 5 bottles of the Stagg Junior. A lot of the harder to come by Bourbons I just buy them when I see him that way I know I will have a bottle on hand.
same. if it is a bottle I really enjoy then 1 open and 4 in reserve is the proper amount for my household (wife and I both enjoy)
if it is a rare to find bottle I enjoy, then I always buy and stock. I would be lucky to have more than 2, but would take more when I find it at retail.
Last is the bottles I buy to try and we have lots of those open at any given time.
Once we get too many opens, it is time to have a party and host to kill some off.
In our house we like to drink it and not collect or hoard it. Much like pinball, good and rare stuff is meant to be shared. If the 15y pappy is open, then we drink it with minor rationing. Life is way too fucking short. Catching a buzz with friends is important.
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:Todays stupid Poll question..
How many bottles of one particular bourbon do you have and is there a limit to how many bottles you should have of a particular bourbon before you become a hoarder?
The most I have is 6 bottles of the Weller green label and the second most I have is 5 bottles of the Stagg Junior. A lot of the harder to come by Bourbons I just buy them when I see him that way I know I will have a bottle on hand.
Just let me say, I have zero bottles of Stagg JR and have Never had one (Hint) 
As for the poll: I have two bottles in reserve of only Weller Antique
Taylor small batch
Blanton’s
Any amount over two reserve is hoarding in my book.... but who am I?
I tend to hoard things I like, especially if I know, or can reasonably estimate, that their scarcity will increase or their quality will decrease.
It's not like it goes bad, or is getting any cheaper in the foreseeable future...
In a lot of ways, I'm a straight "numbers" guy, and they dictate a lot of my purchasing decisions. Was Weller antique a great buy when it was $14.99 a few short years ago? ABSOLUTELY! Was it still a good buy at $24.99? At $29.99? I'd say yes to both. At the new $55 price? I'm probably never buying it again, unfortunately.
That said, I don't let the prices, then, now, or in the future, effect my willingness to drink them. I hear a lot of people say that they don't want to open a prized bottle because they don't know if they will ever be able to find another, or it's commanding a serious price on the secondaries. I think too many people look at this an "investment", and that, in this bourbon connoisseur's opinion, is the reason we have seen the insanity that is bourbon over the last few years. And honestly, I don't see it slowing down any time soon, even with distilleries increasing their capacities. People are simply buying, and I'm assuming, drinking a shitload of bourbon these days. When my wife and I go out to dinner or out for a drink with people who all used to identify as "wine snobs", or "craft beer people", they are all ordering bourbon/bourbon drinks now. I went from getting funny looks and having to explain what was in an old fashioned just a few years ago to young bartenders, to being handed a menu with a dozen selections of bitters and artisanal cherries to add. Interesting times.
Quoted from Green-Machine:Just let me say, I have zero bottles of Stagg JR and have Never had one (Hint)
Yeah but you have a bottle of Big Boy Stagg
Quoted from Grandnational007:I tend to hoard things I like, especially if I know, or can reasonably estimate, that their scarcity will increase or their quality will decrease.
It's not like it goes bad, or is getting any cheaper in the foreseeable future...
In a lot of ways, I'm a straight "numbers" guy, and they dictate a lot of my purchasing decisions. Was Weller antique a great buy when it was $14.99 a few short years ago? ABSOLUTELY! Was it still a good buy at $24.99? At $29.99? I'd say yes to both. At the new $55 price? I'm probably never buying it again, unfortunately.
That said, I don't let the prices, then, now, or in the future, effect my willingness to drink them. I hear a lot of people say that they don't want to open a prized bottle because they don't know if they will ever be able to find another, or it's commanding a serious price on the secondaries. I think too many people look at this an "investment", and that, in this bourbon connoisseur's opinion, is the reason we have seen the insanity that is bourbon over the last few years. And honestly, I don't see it slowing down any time soon, even with distilleries increasing their capacities. People are simply buying, and I'm assuming, drinking a shitload of bourbon these days. When my wife and I go out to dinner or out for a drink with people who all used to identify as "wine snobs", or "craft beer people", they are all ordering bourbon/bourbon drinks now. I went from getting funny looks and having to explain what was in an old fashioned just a few years ago to young bartenders, to being handed a menu with a dozen selections of bitters and artisanal cherries to add. Interesting times.
The only bottle that I have that I have not opened is my Elijah Craig 18-year. The only reason I haven't opened it is because the last bottle I made last four years and haven't had another chance to get one until just a couple of months ago. Bottles like that are hard as hell to come by and I like to have another one in reserve that way I don't feel bad about drinking the other one and it doesn't seem like it's so hard to come by at that point
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:Yeah but you have a bottle of Big Boy Stagg
I do? You’re not not supposed to remember these things 
Old forester single barrel $40
Elijah Craig barrel proof $80
Weller special reserve $33
Quoted from Mizzou0103:I’m looking to try some new bourbons. Anyone mind listing out their 3 favorites under $100?
Quoted from Green-Machine:I do? You’re not not supposed to remember these things
You mean this bottle of big boy Stagg? Don't worry I don't remember it at all 
Screenshot_20200206-151416_Samsung Internet (resized).jpgQuoted from PinDeLaPin:You mean this bottle of big boy Stagg? Don't worry I don't remember it at all [quoted image]
Whooo man! You even had to put the evidence out there like that! Too funny
I will be in Ann Arbor MI next week. Any shops to check out? I plan on packing my carry on bag light on the way up so I’ll have plenty of room to load up 
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:Todays stupid Poll question..
How many bottles of one particular bourbon do you have and is there a limit to how many bottles you should have of a particular bourbon before you become a hoarder?
The most I have is 6 bottles of the Weller green label and the second most I have is 5 bottles of the Stagg Junior. A lot of the harder to come by Bourbons I just buy them when I see him that way I know I will have a bottle on hand.
I always have multiples of things I like. I currently have 14 bottles of Russell’s Reserve single barrel store picks (10 open) and 8 bottles of 4 roses single barrel store picks (all open) which would be the leaders at the moment.
Quoted from Mizzou0103:I’m looking to try some new bourbons. Anyone mind listing out their 3 favorites under $100?
3 (4) easily found at most stores that are all delicious:
Wild Turkey Rare Breed (my daily drinker that will always be on my shelf)
Old Forester 1920/1910 -1920 is higher proofed with classic bourbon notes -1910 is a double oaked chocolate bomb that is really growing on me
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof-If you’re into higher proofed/barrel proof bourbons these have been remarkably consistent batch to batch
Quoted from Chisox:I always have multiples of things I like.
I'm sorry but that was at least 6. Limit it to 3 please. 
Quoted from Chisox:8 bottles of 4 roses single barrel store picks (all open) which would be the leaders at the moment
Why open all bottles when it’s a store pick? Honest question....
Quoted from TKDalumni:Why open all bottles when it’s a store pick? Honest question....
To compare.
Horizontals and Verticals are a fun way to develop your pallet and see what you like.
Melbourne
Quoted from PinPatch:This is very very nice.... an absolute bargain at 50 AUD for a litre...
Travel exclusive though[quoted image]
I take it that is an export only bottle because I have never heard of that or even seen it anywhere here in the states?
Quoted from Chisox:Elijah Craig Barrel Proof-If you’re into higher proofed/barrel proof bourbons these have been remarkably consistent batch to batch
Thanks all! I picked up a bottle of the Elijah Craig Barrel Proof. I’ve never tried a high proof bourbon. It was super good.
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:Well of course I needed 2 more bottles. Seriously I needed them![quoted image]
I’m counting
Quoted from Green-Machine:I’m counting
Me too... im counting on getting 2 more bottles
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