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Despite my big beer collection of about close to 10,000 or so beers labels from beers I have tried, I do love and have several different bottles of whiskey bourbon as well. Here is the last one I had on Friday night with a cigar. Always trying new ones and been posting them in the other drinking thread but will make sure to add them in here now.
Quoted from Tuna_Delight:I see you have some Jack, Jackontherocks.
What's up with that?!
I started with Jack and always will be with me as a regular.
Been drinking this one the past two nights at my Parents house, my Dad bought about 20yrs ago and we just opened it, very nice. Also trying to finish off the limited JD Sinatra as well.
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A lot of people like this one and tried to turn me onto it but too light in taste in my opinion and very much overrated
Quoted from ypurchn:had a pour of Angel's Envy Rye last night, OK ish. Very maple syrup tasting too me. It was off menu so idk the pricing when I ordered it, no way I would pay $25/pour again. regular angel's envy was listed $12/pour so I was expecting that or maybe a few $ more but not double+.
hard sell at $80+/bottle IMO
Agree overrated
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:I've never had this stuff and it's only an 80 proof but was on closeout at the store for $13 a bottle so I grabbed a couple. Figured if nothing else I could pawn it off on guests who ask for a jack and coke.
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I have had it too not bad for the price at all
Quoted from Whysnow:Let’s play a game of “what would you buy?”
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Widow Jane has been a great new find we liked lately
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:Tonights drink of choice[quoted image]
I enjoyed it too awhile back.
AA0D2F14-2FFF-4570-8932-E9E59C7606FC (resized).jpegQuoted from mrm_4:I’m hosting a Bourbon tasting for a MS Fundraiser in a few weeks. 5 bourbons paired with 5 courses of food.
Anyone have any suggestions for 2 bourbons? Need one to pair with a smoked Gouda Mac and cheese. Preferably one with a buttery finish to compliment the cheese. And one for pulled pork sliders.
Any thoughts?
Trying to stay away from the typical brands. I’ll be in KY this week and in 2 weeks. Need at least 3 bottles of the suggestion.
Widow Jane been a good one lately we all seem to like about $75 to $80 bucks.
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:This is one of the most underrated bourbons I know of especially since its only like $38. If you haven't tried it give it a chance I bet you will be surprised.[quoted image]
Nice Stanley Cup glass
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Great price on Widow Jane much lower than AZ
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:I was wondering if anyone would catch that.
Happy they won over Boston being a Pens fan. Great success never give up story and good for hockey my favorite game. I enjoyed many whiskey new bottles when we won.
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:Yep I agree. Always have at least one bottle of it on hand as well. Price keeps creeping higher and higher towards that $100 mark as well at least around here anyways.[quoted image]
Must be because the Blues won the cup and heavy drinkers now, ahahahha, nice Pepsi can Congrats
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:$50 for a 12 year singlr bartel sounds too good to be true but let us know how it is.
And add tax about $5 bucks
Quoted from Chisox:Man, every time I have this I’m more impressed than the last. Tastes like a bullseye, caramel and vanilla for days. So good.
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We discovered this one about a little less than year ago and love it. Best price for 10years we found was $74. The black label harder to find. Enjoy.
Quoted from Jackontherocks:And add tax about $5 bucks
It was very nice and full of tastiness.
Quoted from Reality_Studio:Another day another wildcard, from NY this time and it's very good! Didn't even know they made bourbon up there.[quoted image]
This has been my friends and I new favorite that we discovered early in the year, it’s good that Widow Jane.
Quoted from New_England:I spoke with Vermont's liquor department, and it looks like we didn't get an allocation of Rock Hill Farms, and all the Elmer T Lee is already gone. Does anyone have a bottle they would be willing to sell me?
Rock Hill is good stuff, can’t find it in stores but a few whiskey bars.
Quoted from Fulltilt: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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My second favorite topic is the cigar thread besides this one too, I have not seen that smoke out here yet. I will find bottle some day too.
Quoted from Green-Machine:Mini bourbon in Maui......[quoted image]
I just left Maui too.
Quoted from Green-Machine:Cool! Did you go to Kaua’i by any chance? Dave from Kaua’i Island Brewery is a pinhead and has some good pins.
I stopped in for some suds and pin play. Dave is a real nice guy
Negative just cold ones on the beach and Happy Hr.
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:Anybody have any thoughts on these prices? I'm teally not a fan of regular Makers but if these are decent prices I may give em a try.[quoted image]
I am not a makers fan but did enjoy the cask strength my favorite by them
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:If you don't have this bottle I suggest you get one this stuff is fantastic. I find myself reaching for this bottle first a lot of times.[quoted image]
Always wanted try this was as we like owls, can’t find it out here in Arizona. Whats it cost?
Quoted from swillie:I like High West alot....now that one is on the sweeter side, I did not 'love' it when I first opened it, but it has oxidised into a decent pour when you are in the mood for whisky and have a sweet tooth.
Have to disagree, tried many kinds and posted here always but Absolutely hated High West tried the blue label with rabbits to my memory, just light and not tasteful.
Quoted from Forum-ninja:Yesterday’s haul,the one in the middle is going to Kentucky with me tomorrow.Everyone at the meet up is bring something different to try. I am bringing widow Jane 10,little book3 and the applewood rye. It will be interesting what I come back with,going hunting after all the tours.[quoted image][quoted image]
Loved the Window Jane 10yr, new one we discovered early in the year and been through 3 bottles already.
Quoted from jathomp22:Wasn’t really looking for anything tonight but it was $50 off and I’ve seen it posted here a few times so figured I would give it a try. But not till the weekend.[quoted image]
Nice, I am curious to try the Owl as well since I followed this thread. finally saw it yesterday at Costco as never been able to find in AZ. Not a big rye fan, so really Need to decide to spend $178. Is this worth it everyone and priced right who have in on here? Thanks.
1CE857C7-2D27-49E6-9E43-E712A55BE908 (resized).jpegIt’s the end of another bottle before the birthday tomorrow. I see others on here liked certain Old Forester but for me and one of my best friends we could not find any enjoyment or taste since we bought this one. Too light and just bland. Do t worry tomorrow we will find a good one for 42nd Bday.
4DF13B3F-C1A7-4909-88C6-22559FFA1FF3 (resized).jpegFinally tried Kentucky Owl bourbon last night for my bday, it was $30 bucks a poor and I enjoyed it. Warmed me up inside. Also tried the green bottle label Weller I have seen on here which was $18 on the rocks but did not enjoy it at all, much more like a scotch to me. Had a few other regulars C. Taylor and new favorite Window Jane.
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:Boy oh boy theres lots going on in this drink. Had to think about the first taste but sorted it all out after the 2nd drink. Mellow initial taste then a medium oak taste on back followed up by a nice burn. This is some good shit boys and girls.[quoted image]
thanks always curious in this one, if more oak taste that’s what I like. I felt like the green label Wheller which I tried for the first time this week was light and more scotch like.
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:All of the wellers are wheat bourbons which kind of confuses people a lot of times they don't know that theiy are wheat bourbons and they expect something else. There's not a whole lot of the oakiness in the green label Weller but is much more prevalent in the Weller antique which is the red label.
Thanks for the info, Appreciate it, with that being said on your comment below do you think I would like Stagg Jr more as next on my list of new ones to try.
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:Sounds to me that you would prefer a heavier bodied bourbon whether that is Stagg jr or Bookers is up to you. Seems as though a lot of people aren't fans of the Stagg jr but I find it to be very good along with the Bookers as well. You may also like some Old Forester offerings especially the new single barrel they have just recently released. Good Luck!
Yes that’s me. Like the color darker too. Have not tried Stagg Jr but have and Bookers in the past but need to try again. As for Old Forester see one of my post above as did not like the past one we bought.
Quoted from embryonjohn:There’s a bourbon tasting tonight in my town. What’s the one bottle I should be walking home with?[quoted image]
Widow Jane new favorite
End of another JD bottle. Have not seen many of these posted. I stoped buying after distiller 2 bottle. I am sure I posted before in the beginning of the bottle but now it’s the end. They have been alright.
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It’s real good for the price which has gone up since my girl discovered it a few years ago but I found today too.
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:Never seen a barrel pick of the Redemption line what were your thought on it?
I enjoyed the first glass very much, it’s nice and powerful. I am not a big rye guy and like more charcoal taste and darker in color but this one felt like it which was nice. I will let you know on my next glass as it’s no longer at my Total Wine store.
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:Well this pains me to admit but @Chisox you were right about the weller 12. Definitely didnt live up to the expectations I had for it thats for sure. The weller antique is hands down way better than this bottle. I was so displeased with this bottle that I actually sent their customer service an email stating my unhappiness.[quoted image]
I agree and also did not like the green bottle by them at all, too light and maybe bec it’s wheat more based, just not for me at all.
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:On another note I just rolled out of one of my spots a happy guy. Haven't seen any of this in a few months and I needed another bottle.[quoted image]
I am not a rye man either for the most part, I was told Stagg Jr I would like but can’t find it out here at the moment and next on my list.
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:I'm not sure that's a good idea. If we started posting up all the bottles that we've drank people might get the wrong idea about us
Ok I know people just don’t understand.
Quoted from Reality_Studio:With all the Woodinville talk, figured I need to sample it myself. Also threw in some Johnny Drum which someone recommended to me on our Twitch stream.[quoted image]
I enjoyed the Johnny Drum for the what it is, I think they have another bottle in black as well.
Quoted from Fulltilt:So how many in your Piñata? Drink it dang it.
My girl put a few random ones in from years ago and I still held off drinking this one only as new to me.
Quoted from Chisox:Yeah the 80 proof is um...ungood. The BIB is drinkable, the 114 is delicious. My opinion only of course, hope you enjoy it.
Will let you know once I try it.
Quoted from djreddog:One of the stores I have access to has the following. If anybody wants any of it, text me ASAP!! I will only be in the area for another 20-30 minutes(1130am est).
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The Rock Hill Farms in last pic is Very good, just been trying at my parents house this year almost gone. Cant find out here and had no idea on price.
Quoted from egyptrus:I might have to see if my local Costco has it. I've actually had pretty good luck there finding Old Forester and Buffalo Trace at reasonable prices. I passed on the Kentucky Owl as I just couldn't pull the trigger at $129 for something I wasn't sure I'd like. Not that $109 is all that much better but that seems to be a pretty good price for Kentucky Owl so if I was going to try it I'd want to pay the least amount possible for it
We just got it out here in Arizona and total wine Store price $125 which I bought recently after see others enjoy on here and our Costco at time I went only had the Owl rye 10 yr green label at $180.
Quoted from Whysnow:Stopped at a place on way to family holiday stuff.
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I just bought the Kentucky owl out here for $125 brown bottle and enjoyed a few bottles Widow Jane can get for $73 or $75 out here
Quoted from djreddog:Let me know how that Bib & Tucker tastes!
will do
Quoted from Green-Machine:Are bourbons at Costco priced higher or Lower than the local liquor stores? The Costco’s in my area do not sell liquor.
Here is what was behind the glass at Costco out here on my last visit Dec 24th.
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This one has gained popularity when it came out, I never liked it as too light in taste and color, hopefully the cask strength is more in depth.
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:I agree. Never had the cask strength but the regular AE is way too light for my tastes.
Good glad to know others agree or see it like me, because when I tell people I dislike they look at me like I am crazy go figure.
Quoted from Fulltilt:I've looked and looked for Widow 12... no go here. I want some.
WEXIDE the Asian kid and the room.
widow Jane been climbing in price since we discovered it
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:Ive still never pulled the trigger on the widow jane. It goes for $70 a bottle around here.
That’s a good low price for it if you want to try it. It usually is over $70 under 80 out here in AZ.
Quoted from DBLM:So I just got back from a cruise for work (sales kick off) and as part of it they got all of us the unlimited drink pass. As part of this, I sampled everything. A lot. Between the various bars and the duty free I drink a lot of Buffalo Trace, various Wellers, some Blantons amongst things like Makers, Four Roses, Bulleit, etc and I have come to one conclusion: I am not a big fan of the Buffalo Trace distillery.
Buffalo Trace was just ... ok? Not bad, but too light for my palate. Blanton’s was fine when I could find it. I know this is going to be heretical to say it with this crowd but I hated Weller. I tried, black, green, and red and did not like any of them. Outside of Makers (and I prefer the higher octanes of Makers), I like strong, full flavor bourbons. I prefer stronger wheatted bourbons to lighter ones. BT products are hard to find around here so I wanted to give them a good try. I have gone through a bottle of Stag Jr, have had Pappy 23 and 20 (liked 20 better than 23), and combined with all of the drinking I did this week it just makes me realize that their mash bills are not for me.
I know the BT products share mashbills but they are just not my wheelhouse. Has anybody else experienced where they pretty much write off a distillery similar to me?
I have to agree on Weller, as said above not a fan of the green and too light, but probably bec I am not a rye big fan as others have suggested, I do like a lot of Buffalo Trace, try Handcock not too pricey if you find it at 88.9 proof, I have pic above
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 DBLM:Little Book 2 it is. My palate is shot so I will refer to the nouns and adjectives in the pic. A little sweet, a lot strong. Would buy and drink again![quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image]
Nice color amber
Quoted from beergut666:I plan on killing my open bottle of EHT Small Batch tonight while watching boxing. Good thing I've got a couple back ups at the ready in case the fight goes the distance.
I watched the fight and had Fury for the win baby.
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:Okay if there's anybody in here in the Phoenix Arizona area and you know where smoke wagon bourbon is available let me know. I have a friend who's flying out there tomorrow for a conference and he is going to be looking for it at a couple places but he has limited time so I would like to narrow it down.
I live out here in AZ and not seen this one so far or heard of it
Quoted from Fulltilt:Sunday evening jerk pork chops!
The good thing about daylight savings... more grill time![quoted image][quoted image]
Nice Dark red color on that one, have to look for it as not familiar. I am getting a new grill installed and backyard done within the month might have to have something special when done.
Quoted from Green-Machine:I don’t smoke anymore
I do
Quoted from Green-Machine:Bet you’re still thin too
I have a cigar maybe one or twice a month or sometimes go longer every 2 or 3 months or longer as it varies. I am not as big as my favorite 6x60 sizeD cigars that I like.
Quoted from Green-Machine:I found the big bottle of Buffalo Trace.[quoted image]
Yep that’s the one. I can’t find anymore out here in AZ at Total wine, I will post pic later of how much left but on coach now.
Quoted from DBLM:Hop on green-machine. I have a bottle of Kentucky Owl I have never opened. Will drink with you. We can talk about Dayton
I also have a Kentucky owl not opened and my first bottle. I just am waiting on new backyard to Be finished in a few days to open.
Quoted from beergut666:It looks like there is a bottle of JD Sinatra Select up there as well, definitely not a poor man's bottle! Welcome to the party pinpatch, all whiskey lovers are welcome here.
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Mine has been empty last glass with my Dad awhile back and posted before.
Quoted from Fulltilt:Mine's gone now too. Awwww.....
I finally found one a few months ago and yet to open for right occasion.
Quoted from Forum-ninja:The wife brought a bunch of stuff home. The EC18 has gotten bad reviews,everything else I was super happy about!A120,finally![quoted image][quoted image]
I liked the Hancock’s bottle, I am on my 3rd one as finally found back in stores after many years. Let me know what you think as I think it’s good for the price which has gone up since I first discovered was under $40 but now little over.
Anyone seen or heard of this one, suppose to be the best according to Forbes. https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/slipknot-no-9-iowa-whiskey-reserve-on-sale-for-first-time-in-2020-this-friday/
Quoted from bowz:Jesus I feel terrible. That zoom call went about 20 min too long....
Good times though- And that invite is open whenever!
Did you talk to your neighbor about that crab Matt???
Don’t worry I missed the zoom but stayed up until 2am with a few. Also, not sure about the crab talk I missed but we have been using this place for years and enjoy the hard shell crabs cooked with seasoning. We order 3 or 4 lbs Of male colossal heavy seasoned once a year and fed ex to AZ. My favorite meal of the year. https://www.crabplace.com/
Is it ok to switch from different brands in one night or do most prefer to stick to just one bottle if having more than one glass? Just curious what you all do and think about it. I have done both at times but think it might be best to stick to one kind but not entirely sure. I feel if I switch I don’t get the true taste of a glass in the bottle.
Quoted from Chisox:I’ve had the 10 yr (meh, it’s fine), and the 12 yr Binny’s pick ( )I haven’t tried the regular release 12 yr or the 15 yr (or is it 14 yr) that mixes Dickel in there. I’m ok with a little Dickel being mixed into blends, like most of the Barrel Bourbons from the last couple years. Lots of people don’t like the Dickel profile.
This 12 yr pick is old MGP stock that is just fantastic. It’s only 99 proof, if it was barrel strength it would be legendary.
I liked it since I discovered awhile back, it’s nice and dark for me and more char full taste. It might be a little pricey but it’s a new one I enjoyed.
Quoted from Mudflaps:Longtime lurker, first time poster.
Making the switch from scotch to bourbon to broaden my palate. My scotch of choice is Balvenie, and I just picked up a bottle of Buffalo Trace.
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Nice barrel, but your going to need a second one now for more bourbon bottles!
Quoted from sulakd:Thanks for the tip! I ordered the smaller "select" size, but they're looking good.[quoted image]
Always enjoy them, hope you do and they usually come a little bigger depends on the season. Enjoy!
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:Always a great time hanging out with the rest of you drunks. For once I didn't wake up feeling like ass so that's a win. The rest of you guys need to join in I swear it's a good time getting to put faces to names. Thanks for hosting Matt see you guys again nxt week
I want to try and make it one night just been up my parents house lately as indicated a few post back.
Sorry guys old school night with my Dad, after all JD started it all off for me from him and lead me to much more. we will see who champ of game is as not played in years.
35416C92-E6C1-4778-915E-86DB4D8053F4 (resized).jpegBig purchases today from Total Wine, single beer bottles, wine, margaritas, 2 12 packs Cheap beer that I always liked from back in the day, a few single Ciders and 1 15 pack ciders for my honey bunny, 4 cigars, and of course 4 new bottles of whiskey. Here is one pic not everything included but total bill after tax was big $599. As usual this store always gets me and you guys influenced me to buy and try new ones. Will let know the results.
FB4ABADD-1EC0-4C17-B36A-A2CFFAA243FC (resized).jpegAlso as cleaning through the pantry discovered these two bottles with little in it and appeared to have gone bad. Never seen this before, let me know your thoughts. The gold label I have had since around 2003 or so maybe before 2007 whenever it came out based on my memory. I tried to bye all the gold label Jack bottles when they came out and sat on my shelves for years Then drank them. Had them all but appears only a drop left in the last bottle I have of them gone bad. Oh well. Off to the new maybe next week, enjoy ya all. Also posted one more close up of the news one, all never tried except the EC long time ago.
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I really enjoyed this one too, can’t find out here and almost to the end of the bottle at my parents my Dad bought many many years ago.
Quoted from beergut666:Gonna keep rolling with Smoke Wagon and Buck. I'm digging this bottle. High rye mash bills suit me just fine, sweet and spicy with a nice grainy bite and some pleasant woody earthiness.
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I have two sets of four mini skulls, looks like that’s just the big one not seen.
Quoted from beergut666:Happy Birthday America! Tall pours of the Eagle all night!
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Blow your speakers with..............
Quoted from DBLM:Just cut and weed ate 2 acres of grass. It is oppressive out right now.
Morning coffee for me, moved one rock a it was out of place, ha ha , no grass.
Quoted from kcZ:Corn, anyone...
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I had 3 corns last night with the crew if my calculations are correct, see pic above past thread
Quoted from kcZ:Your picture is what drove me back to Wathen's. I like it but it has to be months in between pours.
I just discovered it and figured why not for the price at Costco.I enjoyed it
Quoted from DBLM:Just got my sample bottles in from Amazon. Going to try these bad boys as they are a) wider mouth (easier to fill) and b) cheaper because they are plastic. I think I have everybody’s mailing address. I will work on this over the next few days.
If there are others that would like to join the bourbon tasting zoom just let us know. We have been rotating sending out samples to folks and trying them during our zoom. Cool way to try new stuff.
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I like it.
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:Might be able to around 925
I might be able to make it in an hr if your still going
Quoted from DBLM:Nobody is on yet. Try us then.
Still going up for one if you have anything left in ya.
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Love the Rock Hill Farms
Quoted from kcZ:Now I can open B520.
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Nice dark color on that one.
Quoted from Whysnow:Still going
Ok trying to sign in, keeps saying waiting for host to start meeting:::::::::, unable to connect same thing keeps coming up
Quoted from beergut666:I watched two baseball games and three hockey games today, time to give my eyes a rest and punish my liver and ears instead.
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Watched hockey too
Quoted from DBLM:Don’t know what happened. Sorry about that. Next time, if you have trouble, just send me a pm.
Ok will do, thanks, bummer. Happy Bday
And here is only part of the beer collection you wanted to see, Most of these frames put together almost 20 years ago, and since I can’t find the beer thread anymore
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What’s the cigar type?
Quoted from Kkuoppamaki:Friday, and also payday, so while doing grocery shopping I grabbed one of these. Quite unique flavor profile, can't quite put my finger on it but first impression is not too shabby. Has anyone had this before?
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Seen the bottle but never tried
Quoted from beergut666:Ran up the street to grab some beer, wasn't even gonna bother with the whiskey isle, I was in this store for work on Wednesday and didn't see anything I wanted. As I'm walking up to the register the manager sees me. "Did you see what came in Friday?" and points to a barrel display. They had one open so I got a taste, but I really didn't need it, this store has yet to do me wrong on a barrel pick. It was also $10 less than most other store's picks of RR lately.
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I enjoyed it nick oak taste for me just bought one
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:You guys all hungover or something where the hell you all at?
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Stayed up until 3ish where was everyone, ahah ahh, ok back at it
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Sorry for the blurry pic... Very tired this morning.
I have two and a half cases of that Stagg Jr batch 14.
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Good price on the Johnny Drum, I just bought my 2nd bottle. Still trying to find Stagg Jr out my way
Quoted from DBLM:I can hop on for a few if folks are interested.
I am having dinner now then open, already had a cigar, margarita and beer in the pool, so will be ready after for a whiskey if u want in awhile, and no more hockey left to watch after Knights game
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Just trying to make a name for myself, haha, it’s always one more it’s just my saying can’t help it
Quoted from Chisox:Having myself quite the Sunday funday over here. Work is gonna suck tomorrow but ......fuck it, cheers boys!
Edit to add a raising of the glass for Corey Crawford, dude’s been amazing this series.
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It’s going to take a lot more to come back from this one after Knights badly outshot you tonight and should be western favorite. https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redbubble.com%2Fi%2Fposter%2FCindy-Crawford-by-LenaWulf%2F48625627.LVTDI&psig=AOvVaw3IwfDZVQXhrYLpt0xHjWZH&ust=1597724800210000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAIQjRxqFwoTCNCbteyyoesCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAN
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I have really enjoyed this bottle as well, just got recently and need more like it to try,love the flavor.
Ok so one of our local grocery stores Frys out here in AZ had a bourbon display special. I learned through my Arizona Bourbon Society thread as did not see any local ads so was a surprise. Some people got lucky last week at their stores and posting pics on Facebook. But today we got lucky, no BLANTONS at our store or two others I tried but I really wanted the Stagg Jr. My girl called me and picked me up two and left the remaining 2 left for others. Cheers.
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what is the total cost of everything
Quoted from kcZ:Can we really put a price on a great haul? Most everything was purchased near MSRP.
Disclaimer: I buy for a group of friends.
I guess not, just was bored and curious, cool
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:Ok boys and girls just a friendly reminder we have a Zoom boozefest planned this evening for 9 eastern. I fully plan to see fulltilt shoot something, dblm half naked in the pool or the bay riding his swan, bowz slamming a bottle of peerless and telling us how he only plays "tight games" whysnow will have some sort of connectivity issue, @greenmachine will get put to bed an hour in, sirscott will get hammered off trader joes finest new release, chisox will be smoked out and ready to hang out with his wang out and my silly ass will already be half in the bag b4 even logging into the call. Did I miss anything or did that pretty much sum it up? Always looking for new members to join this weeks boozefest so any of you guys hiding in the shadows get your asses online and join us I guarantee you that you will be entertained. Shit I can't wait
I might make it, not sure I have ever started at 6 for whiskey bourbon as on the west and still recovering from last night, can’t wait for my story summary please
Quoted from DBLM:I am sure we will be going for a while. As for the stories, you have to attend to get the stories. Price of admission and everything.
Ok cool, what I meant was my little intro note as above on each name
Quoted from TKDalumni:Any Jr. fans?!!
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just finally got two bottles
Quoted from DBLM:jackontherocks changed his profile pic. Threw me off there for a sec.
I was do for a change since don’t have pin anymore. Still thinking of my new one so used our buddy penguin Petey a Pens fan.
Quoted from Kkuoppamaki:List:
1 Whysnow (Hilton)
2 DBLM (Matt)
3 Fulltilt (Otis)
4 KcZ (Kacey)
5 djreddog (Chad)
6 knockerlover (Matt)
7 Pinbackpacker (Chris)
8 PinDeLaPin (Bill)
9 Bowz (Steve)
10 Bmore-Pinball (Bill)
11 kkuoppamaki (Karri)
12 Jackontherocks (Brent)
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Sure why not, seems like fun. I am in my zoom buddies, just let me know how to ship as never shipped liquor before in a long time. Thanks
Quoted from Fulltilt:Just thinking tonight about opening up RR.
I have really enjoyed that Russell’s so far and my 2nd bottle
Quoted from Kkuoppamaki:Thanks to Bill I had an opportunity to sample three new to me bourbons tonight; Weller antique, smoke wagon and Stagg jr batch 12. Found the all quite different, smoke wagon perhaps being between the other two. Liked them all, don’t think you can go wrong with any of them, but if I had to based on the tasting tonight I’d put Weller on top of the list. Will have to have another go though to confirm the initial feeling. Love trying new bourbons, thanks pindelapin for making my Friday night!
Curious to know as I am not much of a rye guy or maybe just not found one that grabs me in yet, was Weller much lighter in color and taste then Smoke wagon which I have never tried but have tried Stagg Jr which we be darker in color and heavier taste
Quoted from DBLM:Big fan of it. Great pour at a great price, plus aged 9 years. If you run across the 12 pick it up as it is tremendous. I have two separate 15 years which are both very oak-y, if that is your thing.
Love me some oak trees taste
Quoted from DBLM:Here is my review that I just posted to reddit of my rye tasting. Tremendous time and flavors.
—Matt
Blind Rye Throwdown: Boss Hog III vs Old Carter 4 vs Peerless
I love all 3 of these ryes and wanted to see how they compare to each other. I am most definitely not a fancy reviewer, don’t buy into pomp and circumstance, and my palate vocabulary is basic. However, I have two reasons that you should read this review: I have good booze and don’t care which one comes out on top. With that out of the way, onto the main event!
The contenders:
Whistle Pig Boss Hog III: Paid $300
Old Carter Batch 4: Paid $175
Peerless: Paid $120
Booze Backgrounds: You can look them up.
Pours: 1.5 oz neat, rested about 5 mins
Glasswear: Plastic Solo cups
Drinking atmosphere: Playing pinball and listening to Manowar
Testing note: For some criteria, I will compare the samples against each other. I created a template so will fill out details as I go.
Sample A
Color: Darkest of the 3. Looks like Maple syrup
Smell: Deep smell. Small ethanol with mint
Taste: Very thick and smooth. Heavy feeling in a good way. Vanilla and mint on the tip of the tongue. Warm but not hot. Very smooth
Finish: Deep and lasting. It feels like an experience. Smooth, no burn. I don’t want it to end.
Sample B
Color: 2nd darkest of the 3. Very viscous.
Smell: Sweet maple syrup. Just a hint of ethanol, but not in a bad way.
Taste: Maple syrup and pepper. Hotter on the front of the tongue and back compared to the first. Oilier than the first.
Finish: Long finish. Hotter than the first but not bad at all. Great aftertaste. Dramatic, but in a completely different way than the first. Would be even better in colder weather.
Sample C
Color: Lightest of the 3. Still dark. Seems a little less viscous than the first two.
Smell: Warm cinnamon. A little lighter aroma compared to the first two. Least amount of ethanol smell.
Taste: Very oily and viscous. Hottest of the three. Reminds me of an atomic fireball with mint. Taste it on the tip and the sides of the tongue. Not quite as smooth as the first two.
Finish: Longest lasting aftertaste of the three, but not quite as pleasant. Still, a fantastic rye.
Stack Rank:
Peerless
Old Carter
Whistle Pig 3
Notes: I have to admit, I am shocked by the results. I went in thinking that it would that it would be reversed or that Whistle Pig and Old Carter would be 1st. As it happens, I drank them in the order that I ranked them. All of these ryes are beyond fantastic, and truth be told, I prefer all of them to my favorite bourbons. I like fuller flavor bourbons such as Bookers, Knob Creek, ECBP, and Old Forrester 1920. As much as I love those, I would take any of those over my favorite bourbons. I know a lot of folks rave about Pappy, which, I have had all of them, but these 3 ryes blow them out of the water for taste and complexity. In fairness, I have not had GTS or WLW so can or compare them to those, but these rank high in my book.
All in all, tremendous fun. As I finish up my review I feel warm and tingly inside. For those that have not ventured far into ryes, I highly encourage it. They tend to run hotter than bourbons but if you like that type of thing you will be highly rewarded. I look forward to running this back in the colder weather to see if that changes anything. [quoted image]
Nice Matt, so after you ranked, which was the name on each sample to match bottle
Quoted from DBLM:Navy’s a fun time. Watching the mids march in, do push ups after scoring, flyovers, etc. More importantly, seeing some of the very best young men and women that our nation has to offer. The tailgating is fairly legit with high ranking military folks (proximity to DC) with hospitality tents thrown by the defense contractors. Lots of booze, lots of crab cakes. We take the boat over and ride the trolly to the stadium.
Now that we are past the construction phase we were going to sponsor a mid (basically, be a support network and a home away from home) but corona. Next year, though. Look forward to doing that.
My Dad graduated from there and watches every game. All Navy games on TV out here. Loved when NAVY beat ND a few years ago. He use to go to every home game when we lived back in Pennsylvania and took me to Army vs Navy game for many years. We still watch every year as well.
Quoted from DBLM:The three samples were Whistle Pig Boss Hog 3, Old Carter 4, and Peerless 4 year old.
so the description was A for W Pig, and B for Old Carter, & C for Peerless?
Ok you all made me go to the store since hockey started late and buy three more bottles that I did not need. Two are store
Picks Russell’s (My 2nd bottle buy them love it) and Old Foster store pick and 9Yr Knob Matt suggested, last bottle on shelf so why not. Cheers
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Nice to know, I just bought that bottle last week and knew nothing about it at Costco. See past pic in thread. Now thrilled if you say good.
Quoted from mjsbowl:Any thoughts on this? For $41, seems like a good deal.
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Just bought today because of u and Matt
Quoted from beergut666:Got this to tide me over until the new Maker's wood finishing series release. I'm still kicking myself for not buying a second bottle of RC6 last year.
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Just bought one last week
Quoted from DBLM:Trust me, I will be ok. People hire me for results and sometimes thing are out of your hands. Not the first time a client has done something stupid, not the last time. A few cocktails tonight will get me leveled out and I will be ready to kick ass on my 7 AM call.
Enough of that maudlin bs. Bookers Shiny Barrel Batch. I know a lot of people really like this batch but I think it is just a tick behind Country Ham. Of course, Country Ham is a fairly legendary Bookers release.
Anybody else having beverages tonight?
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That’s a nice dark color, might have to try someday if I find one
Quoted from Fulltilt:Sure! I know absolutely nothing about any entrant. That pretty much gives me even odds.
I always pick my horse by the name I like if I watch the race and not the odds.
Quoted from Whysnow:All I know is that I am off after tomorrow which means jamming a 7 day work week in the first 3 days. All so I can go do work on cabin (that i like) and drink good shit.
Picked up this on the way home.
It is a mgp. Did I do well? Anyone had it?
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Let me know how the Remus is as just saw this bottle at Costco recently, please post pic when you try as would like to see the color, thanks
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:Damn i'm really loving this store pick RR
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me too already bought a back up
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:Man this store pick of Remus is the shit. Phabes you are going to love it and I would bet money Bowz will really love it.
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Nice dark color on that one, have not tried a Remus yet but looked at it recently, how does it compare In taste or is it similar to that Russels Reserve store pick all of us have been enjoying to the max
Wow looks like PinDeLaPin, Chisox, Forum-ninja, and me and whoever else I left out please add have throughly enjoyed this one. Here is my back up store pick bottle as well, actually it was my first time trying a store pick as new to me since joint the site. Cheers.
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$50ish... Good buy, IMHO
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Nice color on that
Quoted from Chisox:Part of cleaning up the shelves is killing a lot of bottles that I’ve been saving that have one pour left. This was a great barrel pick rye from a couple years ago. Cheers!
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nice color as well on that one for a rye, looks heavier
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:Hit one of my favorite stops today and boy did it pay off
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Loved the rock hill farms, my father had a bottle for years in his cabinet and I almost finished it this past year, not much left in the bottle, have not seen out this way in a store
Quoted from Fulltilt:Something a little different. In a good way.
But probably not everyone's cup of tea... or whiskey.
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I like that green little elf or dwarf figure
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:i'm not a fan of the 4 roses small batch it has a funky flavor profile that i'm not into. The Single barrel is absolutely fantastic though and not sure you can get it out you way but the Small Batch Select is a home run.
Yeah it just seems little off or light or different to me.
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:i'm not a fan of the 4 roses small batch it has a funky flavor profile that i'm not into. The Single barrel is absolutely fantastic though and not sure you can get it out you way but the Small Batch Select is a home run.
These two have been my favorites lately for the price and value as first time trying as well.
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I have not tried the regular but love the store pick and got 2nd bottle. Now a friend at work who is Jim Beam and Knob fan enjoyed the regular Russels Reserve over the store pick.
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Love the Motorhead With Girlschool songs, Motörhead is ones of my favorites all time
Quoted from Chisox:Santa is always watching dude. 1920 is legit, agreed. Not sure about points one and two, however I’ve tried a shit ton of whiskey over the years and am happy to offer my opinion on all I’ve tried. Even if sometimes I re-read my old posts and feel like I come across as a preachy blowhard haha.
Guess I need to try the 1920 as only tried The Statesman by Old F and hated it. Just bought the store pick 90 proof by them need to open but having wine now with honey bunny, soon soon it’s only 9ish over here
Quoted from Green-Machine:Only rocker I’ve ever had a beer with, Lemmy at the Rainbow Room in LA
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Yeah it was donated and fans help Pay the artist create it if I remember correctly. I get all my metal news from website blabbermouth.net if you never heard of the website check it out. Update everyday.
Quoted from Jackontherocks:Ending on good note after that bad one
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Quoted from beergut666:In order to avoid a repeat of what happened here last night the metal records have been taken back to their home in the basement. First time trying the Old Ezra, will be buying another the next time I run into one, this stuff is good.
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Love metal and Bruce, need more metal bring it back from the basement.
Quoted from bowz:Usually Matt(dblm)sets the zooms up, so he’s the guy to talk to, but love the dedication though-maybe this coming weekend.
Yes I know was trying to wheel him in to the hurt locker night we could have had with anything on the rocks
Quoted from DBLM:We got some mid-weight machinery here today getting the house ready for the 2021 Pinside Bourbon Club East Coast rally. Scrapping up all of this rock and gravel steps so I can plant lawn down to the water. This is going to prevent runoff and make the property look so much better.
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What’s the Mean green Croc or alligator name statue?
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I thought Clyde Mays was too sweet for me.
Quoted from Green-Machine:This Saturday is good for me....what are everyone’s thoughts?
I might join and open up something since not on taste
It’s whiskey Motörhead candle, these are for us. https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/motorheads-official-ace-of-spades-candle-features-a-smoked-whiskey-fragrance/
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:The one that the store I buy from had was fantastic. The one I bought from total wine was awful. All I can say is try it cause if you get a good batch I guarantee you will go buy a few more bottles of it. Looks like my batch came out of warehouse J so i'm sure that has something to do with it also.[quoted image]
Mine was from total wine as well, and horrible, $39.99 and returned as could not believe it but had too for the amount I spend in the store and especially when recommended by them after I went through all the bottles I liked and disliked.
Ok my 2nd bottle of this, little lighter than I usually like and in color but still nice I think Or maybe not need more time with it an try neat. Does everyone also try their bottle the same way or mix it up, meaning neat, on the rocks, ice ball, or whiskey stones, etc?
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Also people have been yelling at me on other sites as use my yeti cup for my drinks and claim ruining the flavor. I switched back to a glass but curious on your thoughts since we are such a much cooler group in here than facebook. Let me know, thanks, cheers. I just like mine cold and think the yeti does it much better.
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:Also just to be clear nobody on here is going to judge you for whatever your drinking out of. Like I said b4 the metal cups tend to be something I personally shy away from. However if you like it go right ahead and pour em tall and keep on keeping on. Matter of fact if you wanna drink the shit out of your shoe I still wouldn't care. Actually that would be some funny ass shit to see maybe you could pour a shoe drink on a zoom call so we could have a good laugh!
I know that’s why I asked as was curious to know. I love this group of friendly turkeys. I always use to drink in a glass but like the coldness of the yeti, just never thought it would have that much effect on taste and wanted to know what others experienced. Thanks.
Quoted from Homebru:I tried this last night and i enjoyed it. Probably not worth the $75 i spent nice, but highly drinkable. Very smooth, but not without character. I liked the finish with a nice dry vanilla...but not too sweet.
I'm new to bourbon, so I'm a bit unsophisticated.
Chris
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Only tried the regular bottle by them and finished it off, need to revisit as was awhile ago. But we have the same yeti cup
Quoted from PinDeLaPin:So I take it the shoe cup idea is a no go
You never know, I did see a guy drink beer out of shoes once
Quoted from DBLM:You hoping on tonight, jackontherocks?
I think so but need to eat first so might jump on after as if start with whiskey before might get crazy
Quoted from Fulltilt:Sorry, will have to miss the Zoom tonight looks like.
It's movie night at home. Hard to say, "sorry, gotta' go drink with the guys."
Hopefully I can catch it later on... if history is correct, someone will still be there. jackontherocks should just be joining in... (:
Matt promised me an all nighter but last night did mine until 2am
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