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Hugh Sims

Tonight's pour - bourbon is good!

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Salena Carroll

Today's treat. Delish....

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Laurence Cooper

At the end of 2020, Barton 1792 Distillery released its first expressions of Thomas S. Moore Bourbons. The 2022 releases include Madeira, Cognac, Sherry, and Merlot extended finishes. I’ve had a chance to review each one. Cheers!

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user-398

Today may be April Fools’ Day, but this is no joke. I’m sure you’ve run into people like this. They’ve forced us to repair the lousy reputation we’re burdened with carrying, which will be an uphill battle.

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OsmondDuncan

Pairs nicely with cigar

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  • Cheryl Hammond

    BT is the best at it's price point... and better than some others at a higher price...

Ash Ballard

Picked this up yesterday. Reluctant not a big JD fan. I guess #7 ruined me. All I can say is Wow! Not a heavy burner at 94 proof. But very delicious and drinkable. Hints of Cherry and Caramel and extremely smooth. Need to try the full proof next or Rare Breed Rye.

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LukeElledge

Today's treat. Delish...

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Bruno Pearson

Wild Turkey Rare Breed Bourbon has been on the market for over 30 years, since 1991. Since I have one from around 2001, I compared it to the modern Wild Turkey Rare Breed Non Chill Filtered to find out how much has changed over the decades.

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Addison Mason

Recent allocated finds. The Benchmark I believe is BT Distilleries lowest end and for lack of a better description it tastes like Diet bourbon.

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TristanCurry

Visiting my bro in Panama City Beach… any good bourbon spots? Looking for SPs/allocated stuff. Thanks in advance! Pic for attention

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WoodyStanley

Davie, FL Costco

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Maria

1st time to taste this. Outstanding!

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AlfWoolery

🥃Bourbon Face Mask's and More Bourbon Themed Goodies🥃 Bourbon Face Masks and Corn Hole Bags handmade from bags! Bourbon Themed Hats, Tumblers, Coin Dishes & More!

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Kelsey Read

It was a good one.

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Adam

Bourbon is a type of American whiskey, distilled from a mash made primarily of corn.

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  • Bruno Pearson

    It's great high end products. The special limited run products are spot on!

Kelsey Read

Interesting finds with decent pricing in cherry hill today!

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  • Lincoln

    Say Cheers and start taking your peg.....

Andrea Hicks

Wheater showdown…

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  • Lincoln

    I personally think the 107 is more well rounded than the 46 cask strength but the later is honestly great for being easy to find relative to 107.

  • FionaGoodman

    Not only is it good but the bottle is a very nice one at that.

Larry Carline

Enjoying this exquisite pour from Blue Run Spirits ! High Rye Bourbon Batch 2. Damn Jim did it on this one! Definite buy if you see it…

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  • Lincoln

    I just picked a bottle of this up in DC

TristanCurry

Tonight's pour, New Riff Single Barrel.. Happy Saturday 👍🥃

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  • Cheryl Hammond

    Very nice, great bottle, love the flavor.

Cheryl Hammond

My first post in the group, but the selection will get better. Yellowstone is really good!!!!

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  • Lincoln

    Isn’t Yellowstone expensive?

Lincoln

My Friday haul! Planning on drinking all the Old Foresters this weekend. Really enjoying the Penelope Four Grain Barrel Strength. I want to see how the toasted bottle compares. What do you think of these bottles.

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  • Kelsey Read

    I agree, it’s a decent pour, I will enjoy it for what it is, Cheers 🥃

Chandler Black

It was a good one.

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  • Kelsey Read

    One of my favorites,Good stuff. Cheers!

Bruno Pearson

1st time tasting this. Outstanding!

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Bruno Pearson

Today's Catch!

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FionaGoodman

Picked up a few familiar ones and a few not so familiar ones today.

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  • KenRamoss

    Good stuff! One of my favorites.

Ken Ramos

Picked this up today.

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Kelsey Read

Taste this 1792 bottle..

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  • Kelsey Read

    it's good..

  • Kelsey Read

    It’s too good

Fiona

Would anyone want to try this?

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  • OscarHewitt

    That Sauternes is my 2nd favorite Jeffersons after the Groth. Congrats on the finds.

OscarHewitt

Finally get to share with a friend! Also anyone else got a long finish that is exactly like a ginger snap? It just sits there 10-15-20 seconds after it is off your tongue.

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  • DaphneHoward

    Try this jefferson's really it's a good stuff.

Hazel

Found these on a work trip awhile back. The agave is a must try!

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  • Fiona

    One of the best bourbons I have on my shelf out of 100.

  • Kelsey Read

    yes

DaphneHoward

Having drinks with the guys other week.

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KenRamoss

My drink for tonight.

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Fiona

Just did the neck pour!

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Hazel

Anyone tried this one? Pretty smooth neat…. Thoughts?

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OscarHewitt

Broke open my new addition for a nightcap 🥃

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C-NOTE

Peyton Manning signed 🖋

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Kelsey Read

Picked up my lottery winnings this afternoon. It doesn't say Pappy on the bottle, but it's close enough...

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Larry Carline

Blood Oath Pact 8 from Lux Row Distillers is out! This year's release features a Calvados finish. My review discusses this Bourbon and if it is worth the cost of admission. Cheers!

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Daphne

Today's haul...

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Maria

Cool, Snip it Video...

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Bruno

Now that’s a festive cocktail…love it 🐰

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  • Eva Schultz

    Loved it, good stuff.

Cheryl

Out of curiosity, tried this Buffalo Trace it's amazing stuff.

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Osmond

Bourbon….not just for sipping😍enjoy your every sip🥃🥂

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  • Eva Schultz

    My additions for today.

Andrea

I had a pretty good day today...

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Eva Schultz

My bottle collection🥂🥃😍

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Eva Schultz

2 of my VMI classmates came into town and we had a great bourbon night!

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Robert

Highly allocated bottle release yesterday.Good stuff🥂

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Salena

Tonight's pour, Happy WEEKEND👍🥃

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Lorelei Motley

Finally completed my project. Have to get a few more for the collection. Have room for more...

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  • Kelsey Read

    Every time you cheers all I see is your collection behind the night’s pour….

  • Maria

    Just got one, glad it is good!

Tristan

Cheers y’all! Everyone raving so had to go hunt down a bottle for the tasting collection.

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BourbonMitch

Cheers everyone! This site has so much information and super excited to start getting engaged with everyone!

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Houston B-burn guy

Drinking Jefferson Single Barrel Bourbon on Kentucky Derby Day

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homicidecop1189

New Limited Release

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homicidecop1189

The Bourbon Trail begins !

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homicidecop1189

Stop 2

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homicidecop1189

Stop 3

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homicidecop1189

Amazing tour at Bardstown. Tour with the master . If you get a chance , do it !

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homicidecop1189

Oscar Getz museum

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homicidecop1189

Haven Hill Bourbon Experience

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homicidecop1189

Day 2

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homicidecop1189

Evan Williams Experience

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Guts

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Bourbon Buff

Bought this yesterday at TW, nice flavors at a decent price

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homicidecop1189

The haul from the Bourbon Trail weekend

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Mark Harmon

A BOURBON TRAIL YOU CAN EXPLORE If you’re heading to Kentucky anytime soon, you’d be remiss to skip a trip down the Bourbon Trail. With 37 distilleries, bourbon-themed restaurants, and historic hotels, it’s an adventure every bourbon fanatic needs to experience. Even casual consumers will love it. You get to explore Kentucky history and the roots of the Bourbon industry, which are undeniably intertwined. By bus, bike, or the Bourbon Boat, you can experience the birth of America’s spirit firsthand. Yes, you could drive yourself too. But if you plan to sample the spirits, we don’t suggest it. Bourbon is 80 proof at a minimum, so driving after imbibing is never an option.

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KenRamoss

The best in the market! Must Try!

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KenRamoss

Ain’t No Thanksgiving Like A Sipn Thanksgiving! Cheers to Bourbon! As the festivities approach, most of us are getting into the mood to get together and celebrate with our loved ones. Thanksgiving is the time to come together, spend time with family and friends and enjoy some Bourbon. SipnBourbon.com, a new community for bourbon lovers soon to be released to the public, is sure to make your holidays more fun. With the upcoming celebrations, you’re bound to hear people making plans for a Thanksgiving weekend filled with food, games, and plenty of adult beverages. Why not up your game this year, and make it stylish with a bottle of Heaven's Door or Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon? A popular type of American whiskey, Bourbon is a barrel-aged distilled liquor made primarily from corn. Although Bourbon can be made anywhere in the United States, it is strongly associated with the South and its birthplace in Kentucky. Enhance your parties by serving up some delicious oak-infused and rich caramel-flavoured bourbon to share with your loved ones. When you’re planning to unwind with your close ones, include Bourbon whiskey to shake it up a bit. So for all those worried about what to drink during the holidays...choose wisely and select Bourbon! Celebrate togetherness with a drink that loves you back, get over grudges and make amends with that one friend that always gets on your nerves. Spread love and cheer by sharing a Bourbon, whether it be with loved ones around a cosy fireplace or chatting with them virtually. Bourbon gives you enough more reason to be thankful for the season. The distinct flavour profile that Bourbon has, makes it even more enticing when you’re enjoying it in a cocktail, on the rocks, or neat. Truly, this unique whiskey whose flavours are shaped by deliberate distillation and ageing, is one that you must familiarize yourself with as you enjoy the fun. Bourbon has a distinct and versatile flavour profile, giving you the freedom to entice your palette by enjoying it neat, on the rocks, or in a fancy cocktail. A truly unique whiskey whose flavours are created through a calculated distillation and ageing process. Understanding this process only enhances your enjoyment of Bourbon, and the SipnBourbon communities will help in getting you to understand each and every step and its importance. It is the time to get to know people in your neighbourhood, open a new bottle of Bourbon, and you’ll see! The SipnBourbon app has been intuitively designed to cater to people, who enjoy and are open to exploring the world of Bourbon. The wait won't be too long, SipnBourbon will be here soon, and in the meantime, just enjoy your Thanksgiving celebrations with a glass of bourbon and happiness all around you!

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KenRamoss

If you’re Gonna Get Sipn, Make Sure You Know What The Color of Your Bourbon Means Ever wonder how bourbon gets its color? You aren’t the only one. It’s but natural for most people to be confused by the true color of bourbon. Considering the sheer number of different ingredients, aging methods, and distillation techniques it’s hard to tell what makes the biggest impact on whether a bourbon has shades of amber, caramel, or mahogany. How many of you knew that bourbon actually starts clear…it’s absolutely mind-blowing but it is also 100% true! Bourbon actually starts as a clear liquid called “white dog” and gets most of that tempting brownish color we see, comes from aging several years in charred new oak barrels. The science behind the color is pretty straightforward, higher the level of char in the barrel, the darker the bourbon, and the woodier the flavor you get from the pour. Although uncommon, several popular companies like Woodford Reserve make a double-barreled version of their bourbon by placing it into a second charred or toasted barrel so that it will get even darker. Woodford Reserve Double Oaked is a shining, and delicious example of this very phenomenon. It’s amazing how several seemingly insignificant elements relating to how and where this spirit is stored can have a significant impact on its color. The Barrel Entry Proof, for instance impacts it directly.The higher the barrel entry proof, the lighter the color of the bourbon will be. This occurs due to the lesser quantity of water in the barrel, water dissolves natural sugars from the oak barrel much more efficiently than alcohol, the higher barrel proof leads to less color and lighter flavor. bulliet bourbon Buy best bourbon Sipn bourbon free delivery free delivery liquor-free delivery buy jim beam buy bourbon whiskey buy Woodford reserve. Sipn sipn sipnbourbon sipn bourbon sipn-bourbon. Buy bourbon buy bourbon in Texas, buy bourbon in Georgia buy best bourbon in Kentucky buy best bourbon The way barrels are stored can also affect the color of America’s spirit. Barrels stored on their sides tend to get plenty of air circulation along their sides and ends, leading to faster and more flavorful aging of Bourbon. This allows the bourbon to have more access to the thickest parts of the barrel (the staves), which may lead to a darker color. On the other hand, barrels that have been stored vertically age slower because of the decreased airflow they receive. They also end up getting more access to the barrel heads, which are much thinner and thus have less impact on color. Every time you open a new bottle of Bourbon, you’ll see the brown colour, you'll fall in love with Bourbon a little more! Get to know the all American drink with the Sipn app. It has been intuitively designed to cater to people, who enjoy and are open to exploring the world of Bourbon. Fret not, Sipn will be available to experience and use soon, in the meantime, just enjoy your glass of bourbon and treat yourself!

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KenRamoss

10 Things Every Bourbon Lover Needs To Know How many of us can say that Bourbon is our favorite drink? When you're a spirit enthusiast, merely saying that you are fond of it is not quite enough. Knowing some basics and keeping certain terminologies at the tip of your tongue is important. Sipn is a community of like-minded individuals who cherish and appreciate the finer things and know all there is to know about this great drink. As a Bourbon lover, here are a few things you need to know no matter what. Classification of Bourbon By law, in order to be classified as Bourbon, a liquor must be made from a grain mixture that is at least 51 % corn. It must always be aged in new charred-oak barrels and distilled to no more than 80 percent ABV. When the raw spirit is pumped into the barrels for aging, it must be no more than 62.5 percent ABV. Later, when it is bottled, bourbon has to be at least 40 percent ABV. Age Statement Some Bourbons come with a year marked on the bottle. This indicates the bourbon's age statement, which is the age of the youngest bourbon in the bottle. For example, a bourbon with an age statement of 10 years is made up entirely of bourbons that are at least 10 years old.  Bottling Proof The Proof is meant to give you an indication of the level of strength and alcohol that is present in the bottle. According to legend, the concept of “proof” came from soldiers in the British Royal Navy, who (back in the 18th century) had to douse their gunpowder in rum as a test of its potency. If the wet gunpowder still ignited, it was “proof” the alcohol content was high enough, 57% ABV. In the case of Bourbon, before most of it is bottled, the bourbon is diluted to 80 proof (40 percent ABV), which is the lowest the whiskey can be diluted to while still qualifying as a bourbon. This is done by bourbon producers to reduce costs and to make bourbon more palatable, without dilution, to a larger market.  Cask Strength For a bourbon to be considered cask strength, it cannot have been diluted before being bottled. Cask strengths vary greatly from barrel to barrel, depending on warehouse placement and weather conditions. It is safe to say that the strength of a bourbon depends primarily on how much it evaporates while aging, the more it evaporates, the lower proof the bourbon will have. Conversely, if more water evaporates, the final product will be higher proof. Straight Bourbon This term carries additional legal requirements beyond those of regular bourbon. A straight bourbon must be at least two years old, and if it is younger than four years, the bottle must carry an age statement that reflects the youngest bourbon in the bottle. Additionally, straight bourbon cannot contain any added colors or flavors. Mash Bill Mash ingredients, mash bill, or grain bill are the materials that brewers use to produce the wort (the liquid extracted from the mashing process during the brewing.) that they then ferment into alcohol. While all bourbon must contain at least 51 percent corn, the other 49 percent will vary depending on the distiller. Most bourbons, though, contain a mix of wheat, rye and barley. The more you drink bourbon, you will be able to note the differences in taste between different mash bills.  High Rye This denotes a bourbon that contains rye as its second main ingredient behind corn. High-rye bourbon is known for having a spicier and richer flavor than other bourbons. Wheater A wheater refers to a bourbon that contains wheat as its second main ingredient. Wheated bourbons usually taste sweeter than high-rye versions. Sour Mash Sour mash is made by adding a portion of previously used mash to a fresh batch, similar to using a sourdough starter for bread. This gives the mash a slightly sour aroma, but it doesn't affect the flavor of the finished product. This is done for two reasons: it helps with consistency from batch to batch, and this process lowers the batch's pH, which makes the fermentation process more efficient. Sweet Mash The very rare sweet mash bourbon occurs when only fresh yeast is added to a batch. This leads to a higher pH and produces flavors you wouldn't find in sour mashes. Now that you have all your basics in place, you’re ready to partake in any serious level conversations about your favorite drink. If you are already looking forward to joining a group of like-minded individuals and get started with your love for the drink, you can Get Sipn with us soon! We have something exciting coming your way that will change the way you think about this fabulous drink. While you wait, we’d love for you to sit back and enjoy a drink with your crew, and pat yourself on the back for knowing what every Bourbon lover needs to know to be taken seriously.  Cheers!  



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KenRamoss

5 Dos when Drinking Bourbon America’s homegrown whiskey has become one of the most popular pours around, and with so many bottles flooding the market, the usual place for the bottle, from being right at the back of the bar has turned into a crowd pleaser right in the front shelf, a place that could easily overwhelm the average drinker. So if you’re new to the world of Bourbon, here’s a few tips to get you Sipn on the all-American drink the right way! 

 • Always Read the Label For every newbie, it is rather important to learn how to decode bourbon labels. Bourbon is a very broad category, and knowing what the wording means can help you choose great over average. You must look for words like STRAIGHT. Your first and foremost indicator of purity will be this very word, that means they’re not adding anything to or adulterating the product, so you’re getting the real deal. Then, go for the age statement on the label, although you may not always find it, because it will tell you whether that bourbon is on the younger or older side.  
 • Don’t Overspend When you’re a new kid on the block, refrain from going to the most expensive bottles straight off the bat. Ensure you’ve tried a couple of average priced ones, found the flavour profile that suits your palate before you blow big bucks on your bottle of premium Bourbon. 
 • Avoid Shot Glasses While the flavors of bourbon can be quite different from Scotch whisky, sipping a neat pour from a Glencairn glass, a curved vessel typically reserved for scotch can do wonders for taste. The roma is a huge part of your bourbon experience and you definitely need a glass that lets you capture the aroma; think of a caramel-y, nutty, smell to get you excited and cue up the rest of your senses for the delicious pour about to follow.  A shot glass won’t enhance this experience, but a glass with a broad base and tapered top will do the trick.  

 • Don't Be Afraid of Dilution People think there’s only one way to drink bourbon, and that couldn’t be far from the truth. Water is not a dealbreaker with your drink whatsoever! The current trend for uncut, unfiltered, barrel-strength whiskeys means that most bourbons actually benefit from some dilution, because it takes off the heat and spiced notes and lets the sweetness shine through. So whoever tells you drinking Bourbon with water is a sin, can think again! 

 • Go Big With Your Ice Bourbon has big, bold flavors, so a little bit of ice and water won’t ruin anything. However, be wary of small, watery pieces of ice, that can dilute the spirit too quickly. Always try to freeze sizable chunks that chill your drink effectively but melt slowly, giving you the best taste without watering down what you have to drink. It is natural to want to be a little prepared when you start drinking a certain spirit for the first time! Lucky for you,the Sipn app has been intuitively designed to cater to people, who enjoy and are open to exploring the world of Bourbon. Enjoy with a glass of bourbon and keep these handy tips in mind if it’s your first time diving into the spirit. We can’t wait for you to Get Sipn too!

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KenRamoss

What's the Difference Between Bourbon and Whiskey? If you're not someone who drinks a lot of brown liquor, the difference between bourbon and whiskey might not seem all that evident and easy to spot. After all, both bourbon and whiskey look about the same. And to add to the possible confusion, if you just refer to bourbon as whiskey, you wouldn't be wrong! Bourbon is a type of whiskey, in the same way that champagne is a type of wine. So all bourbon is whiskey, but not all whiskey is bourbon. Makes sense? Well, let us get things clearer for you. How They are Defined By definition, Whiskey is a spirit distilled from fermented grain mash. The grain varieties include wheat, rye, barley, and corn, which are then aged in wooden barrels. Whiskey is made all over the world and there are many popular styles including Scotch whisky, Irish whiskey, and American whiskey. The most popular form of American whiskey is bourbon, which has its own specific distilling process and predefined norms in order to classify it as bourbon. To qualify, Bourbon needs to be produced in America and made from 51 percent corn, and whiskey does not. It also needs to be stored in new charred-oak barrels, whereas whiskey barrels need to be oak, but neither new nor charred. Lastly, to be called bourbon, the liquid needs to be distilled to no more than 160 proof and entered into the barrel at 125. For other whiskies the liquid must be distilled to no more than 190 proof. This isn’t just common practice; it’s touted as actual bourbon law. Where They Came From Historians can trace the origins of Whiskey back to Ireland, where there is evidence of it being distilled in the early 15th century. Because of its historical and geographical significance, there are strict legal guidelines in place to maintain quality standards and ensure that each type of whiskey maintains its unique attributes. There are many myths and legends about the origins of bourbon, but it's believed that it has been distilled in the United States since the late 18th century.  What You Need To Remember? Walking into a liquor store and picking out a bottle of whiskey can seem like a daunting process, and that’s why understanding the nuances and differences between each style of the spirit can help you find the whiskey that best suits your taste and intended serving style.  Whether it's bourbon or any other type of whiskey, there are years of work and centuries of history behind each bottle. Just remember, Bourbon, Scotch, and Rye are all types of whiskey, and they are all delicious! So stop stressing, and start Sipn with a group of like minded liquor enthusiasts.  The Sipn app has been intuitively designed to cater to people, who enjoy and are open to exploring the world of Bourbon. Get acquainted with the drink with us, because we can’t wait for you to Get Sipn when we launch!

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KenRamoss

aBest Bourbons For Your Thanksgiving Dinner   Thanksgiving can be so exhausting with your massive  family, extended family and a whole lot of friends all getting together to catch up after not seeing each other for a whole year. It’s the time to be grateful for all the things that life has blessed us with, and the time to give thanks to the mighty Bourbon that can help smooth over any tense encounters and maybe even build a few new flavorful bridges when we spend time with our close ones. https://www.winedeals.com/media/catalog/product/cache/f8d2cb12a17084a7445beefcce31e97a/w/i/wild_turkey_rare_breed_nv_750.png Wild Turkey Rare Breed Bourbon (116.8 Proof) What better brand of bourbon to bring on Thanksgiving than Wild Turkey? But Rare Breed isn’t just any bottle. This small batch bourbon is bottled at cask strength. All you need to do, is add a splash of water and let those vanilla, brown sugar and toasted oak flavors shine! Pair it up with your pumpkin pie and whipped cream and top off with a splash of bourbon while you’re whipping the cream. You’ll taste the magic! https://content.thirtyonewhiskey.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/27120506/00100lPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20191101151906294_COVER.jpg Maker’s 46 This particular bourbon is made by taking fully matured Maker's Mark Bourbon at cask strength and inserting specially seared French oak staves into the barrels. The bourbon finishes aging for a few months before bottling and those French oak staves added to the barrels are what gives Maker’s 46 the added dimension and a touch of dryness when you take a sip. This bourbon goes particularly well with a Thanksgiving chocolate pecan pie as it cuts through the richness of the decadent dessert.  https://thewhiskeywash.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/bmmb-f.jpeg Belle Meade Bourbon Madeira Cask Finish This bourbon is a little pricier than the others, but that’s due in part to the bourbon aging from 6-9 years and its wine finishing. It is finished with Malmsey Madeira, one of the world’s best fortified wines. It is a great dessert wine that lends a fruity backnote to the high-rye bourbon. Imagine sipping on this as a digestif after you’ve eaten yourself a good old Thanksgiving Turkey! What fun! 
 Wild Turkey 101 True Thanksgiving Special Bourbon is a time-honored Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey that is aged in the #4 “alligator char” barrels for extra complexity and depth of flavor. It is served at 101 Proof (50,5% ABV). The sweet, smooth, bold, and spicy with a pronounced orange peel finish flavor makes it absolutely perfect for your Turkey Day meal.    Celebrate the holidays with your best crew by your side, and you’ll make it a night to remember! What’s your favorite holiday season without a few glasses of your favorite spirit? Incomplete, that’s what. So sit back and get Sipn with us! The Sipn app has been intuitively designed to cater to people who enjoy and are open to exploring the world of Bourbon. Get acquainted with the drink with us, because we can’t wait for you to Get Sipn when we launch!

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KenRamoss

Bourbon: Getting To Know It’s Origins & History The favorite drink of adventurers, artists, accountants, and members of other professions, bourbon is popularly recognised as America's spirit. This drink is loved by the rich and common working class folk alike. But, what makes bourbon America’s spirit?  Here’s the brief history we’ve managed to gather. From traditional to straight bourbon whiskey, most bourbon is made in Kentucky, right on American soil. But what is it, exactly? Bourbon is a type of whiskey made from a mix of fermented grains (typically, corn, barley, and rye). To be called Bourbon, though, this whiskey has to meet a few legal requirements surrounding the mash bill, barreling, additives, and alcohol content. The mash must contain at least 51 percent corn; the spirit must be aged in newly charred white oak barrels, the mahogany-colored distilled spirit must also have a minimum of 40 percent alcohol by volume (ABV) and cannot contain flavorings or any other additives.  What does it taste like? Typically, bourbon boasts strong flavors of oak, caramel, marshmallow, and vanilla. The taste varies depending upon the type and its distillation process. For example, a higher amount of wheat grain used will result in a milder, more subdued flavor, whereas more rye indicates a more flavorful edge. What do we know about it’s history? When Scottish and Irish settlers arrived in America during the late eighteenth century, they brought their knowledge of distillation. These farmers, some of whom included Jacob Beam, Evan Williams, and Elijah Craig, - the creators of the now popular Bourbon brands incorporated corn into their distilling practices. The spirit gained popularity after the American Civil War. The abundance of corn as a crop meant that bourbon could be produced and consumed on a large scale. This period also saw the emergence of steam power, which accelerated production, thus increased supply, making it more readily available and accessible to enthusiasts. From 1920 to 1933, Prohibition ruined many bourbon distilleries. Some of the majors came back online once the country realized its mistake and repealed the 18th Amendment. After Prohibition ended in 1933, craft distilleries began to re-emerge with a new enthusiasm, and bourbon sales began to soar. By 1964, bourbon was recognized by the United States Congress as America’s Native Spirit.  Today, it is one of the most widely exported American spirits and has found its popularity in the form of small-batch and single-barrel top-tier bourbons.

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KenRamoss

Bourbon Cocktails You NEED to Try! For some reason, bourbon cocktails are still frowned upon by some purists. For the life of us, we can’t understand why. While there are certainly plenty of bourbons to reserve for sipping on their own, some bourbons work even better in the context of a cocktail. Whether you’re mixing it up for yourself or simply being a good host, these are the best bourbon cocktails to keep in your arsenal. The Bourbon Old Fashioned The most reliable of the bourbon cocktail bunch. The Bourbon Old Fashioned is one of those cocktails that any bourbon lover, aficionado or not will recognize at the drop of a hat. Part of the charm is that it’s a hard cocktail to get wrong. All you need to do is toss a sugar cube (or a teaspoon of sugar or simple syrup), a few dashes of bitters, and two ounces of your favorite bourbon into an old fashioned glass. Stir the drink until sugar dissolves, then add ice, stir to chill, and then garnish with an orange wheel and maraschino cherry. Mint Julep Another well-known-but-painfully-underrated bourbon cocktail, the Mint Julep was a cultural staple in the American south during the 19th and 20th centuries. What’s interesting is that it's still the official drink of the Kentucky Derby. This delicious cocktail involves adding bourbon to a Julep cup, along with simple syrup, fresh mint, and shaved ice, and turning it into a delicious adult treat that’s especially perfect in the summertime. John Collins Typically,  bourbon drinks are perfect for warming up on a cold winter’s night, but some summer-friendly options didn’t hurt anyone! Pick out a bourbon that will play well with strong citrus flavors, combine one and a half ounces of bourbon, an ounce of fresh lime juice, half an ounce of simple syrup in a Collins glass with ice. Top it off with club soda and garnish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry.  Cherry-Bourbon Soda Can Cocktail This one’s a ridiculously simple cocktail. Pop open a can of cherry cola soda and sip a bit off the top. Add 1 1/2 ounces of bourbon, 1 ounce Campari, and a squeeze of fresh lime. No need to be super precise here, this is all about simplicity.  Kentucky Mule Swap vodka for bourbon in a Moscow mule and you’ve got the Kentucky mule! It’s bubbly, bright and bold: with zingy lime and a spicy whiskey finish. Even better: it’s so easy to make! There’s no shaking or stirring required: just pour it all into the glass. The mule has had a major comeback lately: but it’s a classic cocktail that’s solidified its place in cocktail history. Naughty But Nice Cocktail This Christmas cocktail has a refreshing and delicious taste that will make your mouth water. It’s made with orange juice, ginger syrup (gotta have some Christmas spice), and cranberry juice as well as club soda and finally, served over ice and garnished with orange slices and fresh cranberries. Perfectly spicy and festive all in one sip!  So don’t be afraid, and give it a go! You won’t need to pack a lot of bartending equipment, but you’ll still get the benefit of great bourbon cocktails with a minimum of effort. Lucky for you, Sipn will help you get acquainted with the drink and the intuitively designed app will help you explore more of the drink than you imagined! We can’t wait for you to Get Sipn when we launch.

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Three Bourbons You NEED TO TRY this Christmas! Tis the season! Even if you don’t have a tree in the house and aren’t making yourself batches of eggnog, having a good bourbon on hand for a little letting loose as the year winds down certainly isn’t a bad thing. We could all use a drink after this very long year.  Finding the best bourbons for Christmas means a lot of “vanilla” and “baking spices” flavor notes in line with the holiday! Are you ready? Let’s see the top 3 this season! Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey  This Bourbon is already matured in heavily-charred oak barrels, giving the spirit a lot of depth. These twice-toasted barrels are able to give it a low char for additional nine-months of finishing.  That classic hint of fruit-meets-caramel from Woodford is there on the nose, with a drop of honey next to marzipan. The palate embraces the fruit and gets a little dry while Christmas spices, candied fruit, vanilla, and fatty nuts build on the tongue. The sip has a nice linger that feels rounded and warm but never hot. A little water brings out a spiced caramel apple nature that just works.  This is a fine drink to have with a little ice or water. It also works really well with eggnog! Balcones Texas Pot Still Bourbon Whisky This Bourbon from Waco, Texas is one of the most unique picks on the list. The hot Texas Hill Country days and cold nights help this juice intensify as it rests in the barrels. The end result might not be for everyone but it’s certainly something that will expand your palate. Imagining saddle leather, toasted oak, kettle corn, and sweet apples that greet your senses. The palate has a pecan pie edge with a vanilla whipped cream body that touches on more leather, apple, and oak. That soft vanilla carries onto the end with hints of sweet applewood smoke and a final note of tobacco spice.  This is a great drink to pair with a pie after a big holiday dinner, especially if we’re talking about a pecan or apple pie. Belle Meade Bourbon Whiskey This revival from the Nelson brothers of Nelson Green Brier has become an almost instant classic. The drink is a high-rye bourbon that’s small-batched from only four barrels per bottling. It is then proofed with that soft Tennessee water and bottled. Florals and citrus mix with light maple syrup and a sense of caramel. The palate carries on that caramel path and adds rich vanilla, plenty of sharp rye spice, and a nice dose of apricot. The finish is long and with a little water brings about dark candied cherries inside a spicy, rich, nutty, and plummy Christmas cake. There is no denying that this bourbon really vibes with the season. Pour it in some eggnog or mulled wine or make Boulevardier cocktails with it. We can’t wait for you to try it! When there’s a chill in the air, the night begins earlier, and the cool wintery nights are en route…. it is the time of year for bourbon. Celebrate the festivities and deck the halls with your favorite spirit!  So, what are you waiting for? Just Get Sipn with us!

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SIPN Bourbon Drinks to Keep Handy At Brunch When you think of brunch cocktails, you probably imagine a fresh pitcher of mimosas or a tall, fancy looking Bloody Mary. It’s pretty common for most brunches to be dominated by drinks like vodka, champagne, and other clear liquors dominate the cocktail menu. But when you really think about it and dig a little deeper: there are a lot of ways to make light refreshing cocktails and pair your breakfast treats with a good glass of bourbon, and Sipn will help you understand what you can try. Shake things up and impress your cocktail-loving friends as you explore our twists on old favourite brunch recipes from mimosas to cinnamon rolls and much more with Sipn. The Bloody Widow Bourbon Meets the Bloody Mary in this classic cocktail. You don’t have to be a brunch aficionado to have a preference between Bloody Marys and Mimosas. Get your favorite bourbon and add a slice of bacon and potato straws to make the Bloody Widow, a hearty brunch cocktail sure to make bourbon a staple of your Sunday morning drink menu. Cold Brew and Bourbon Cocktail Take your coffee up a notch, by pairing your favorite cold brew coffee and bourbon. With a dash of maple syrup and nutmeg, this drink works wonders for a morning pick-me-up or a nightcap after a scrumptious meal. Trust us, whether you are serving up a glass for yourself or making a pitcher for friends, the Cold Brew and Bourbon Cocktail will be one of your go-to drinks year round. Whiskey Chai Tea If you prefer chai to coffee, you need to try this delicious cocktail with a variety of spices to complement various bourbons. Be sure to use fresh spices to bring out the flavors in your tea, and slow down as you make it to enjoy the full experience of rest and relaxation. Seelbach Splash Some Bourbon in Your Mimosa, and sip on the delicious mixture of bourbon, bitters, orange liqueur and sparkling wine. Classy, smooth and a true brunch companion, this drink will have you wondering why you ever settled for something less with your favorite meal of the week. So don’t be afraid, and give it a go! Try Bourbon for your next brunch outing, and rest assured that Sipn will help you get acquainted with the drink. Our intuitively designed app will help you explore more of the drink than you imagined! We can’t wait for you to Get Sipn with us!

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Topic: 5 Bourbons to try this spring All the bourbon drinkers at Sipn know that bourbon is actually a style of whiskey that is accessible to anyone, no matter what your experience! We don’t believe there are ‘best’ bourbons, but there are certainly some of the good ones that go perfectly with occasions. So, mix up a drink and toast to spring! Here are 5 Bourbons you should try this Spring season: Knob Creek https://www.liquor.com/thmb/xmAOFsZ2e8BOii9VSPfZCY4EAkU=/800x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/1-knob-creekwine.com-385805755fca4672b64e7b01b46c3adf-8747e7aff91142f28491754292fbde2f.jpg Nothing can beat the classic flavours of vanilla, caramel and dried fruit while enjoying a sunny evening in Spring. Knob Creek, a 9year old bourbon is a great way to start your Spring vacay. This bourbon works as well in a cocktail as it does when sipped in a glass neat. Four Roses Single Barrel https://www.liquor.com/thmb/5SzlRl4MMYa1_kuZpLJ9Ke8i3sA=/800x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/2-four-roses-2aff8e6e35af42479aa61889bd0a494a.jpg If you’re looking for a smooth, long finish and come in the beginner category of bourbons, this is a perfect bourbon for you. This dynamic bourbon is also the best cocktail bourbon out there. The flavour notes have a spice, cherry with a hint of chocolate. Woodford Reserve https://www.liquor.com/thmb/jan2lTjIU-LMTnzACzigwOKnsag=/800x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/4-woodford-reservereservebar-a82e6b2b386c4dc28993ada66f2efc73.jpg With a sweet and soft palate and just a bit of spice lingering in the background, the Woodford Reserve is a really high quality sipping bourbon. With taste notes of caramel, molasses and pepper, this bourbon is ideal for enjoying your weekend afternoon. So, sit back on Sunday noon with your buddies and open this bottle of Woodford Reserve to make it memorable. Eagle Rare https://www.liquor.com/thmb/Bxy5dpgce9z2Bjt-VLs1en3rvdc=/800x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/Webp.net-resizeimage1-3bad5886fa404f87a1ca3e8afa9888b5.jpg What better to refresh your day than a glass of a smooth bourbon that leaves behind awesome light caramel, toasty notes that make you feel loved. This bourbon, aged for at least 10 years, has a hint of vanilla, orange and honey flavour notes. Basil Hayden https://www.liquor.com/thmb/2F6omnMIKMVt_P-XtCUvziv0eck=/800x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/7-basil-haydensreservebar-c621e3c719384fe588d4abc5e831318a.jpg Brewed in the Kentucky region, Basil Hayden is a great entry level spring bourbon in the Jim Beam Small Batch Collection. The higher amount of rye in the mash bill gives this bourbon a spicy kick that goes well with its sweet character. Have it on the rocks with a slice of orange for a smooth and easy drinking experience. Spring is just around the corner, so sit back, enjoy the summer breeze with a perfect glass of your favourite Bourbon! So, what are you waiting for? Get Sipn with us!

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Social Commerce & Sipn Buying alcohol online? This is something we never imagined we'd be doing before the pandemic. The best we could do was call our local shop and get it delivered because ordering alcohol online always came with uncertainty and a chance of getting duped. However, the pandemic brought the widespread adoption of eCommerce to unprecedented levels as consumers stayed home and shopped online. But shopping for clothes online and shopping for alcohol online was never the same experience. It was always termed very transactional, if not unsafe. It was a very in-buy-out experience. Well, Sipn is here to change that. Sipn is the first brand to open its social commerce channel. You may be wondering, what is social commerce and why does it matter to you? Social commerce allows you to interact with like-minded people, build a collection, communicate your likes/dislikes, and purchase your favourite Bourbon. You won’t be going here just to purchase, but to immerse yourself in the world and knowledge of liquor. Sounds exciting, right? It is! Sipn is going to be the first Spirit brand to create a community that lets you converse openly about your love for liquor and even engage with similar people/experts. In an app format, this is a liquor lover’s go-to dream. From information on your favourite liquor to talking to the ones who share the love to even purchasing a fine, rare bottle of Bourbon for yourself - do we need to say more? We at Sipn understand what liquor means to you and want to assist you in building a community that you’ve always craved. Why wait for someone else to get you the best Bourbon when you can discover them right here at Sipn. We aim to build an online world where everyone feels comfortable to discuss and share their love and opinions on their favourite spirits. So, are you ready to move on from the typical ‘what’s happening’ conversation to more interesting ones over a drink (or two)?

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3 Cocktails Perfect for the Summer Summers are here! I am sure we all hate the rising heat and the sticky temperatures but Summers also bring along a chance to relish our refreshing cocktails. Whenever we think of summer cocktails, we think of clear spirits like Gin, Vodka but you couldn’t be more wrong. There are world-class bourbon-based summer sippers that will help cool you off because very few things hit as right or taste as refreshing in the summertime as a well-made bourbon cocktail. Here are 3 bourbon cocktail recipes that all of us at Sipn are simple to mix and ideal for sipping slowly when the temperatures threaten to make you lose your mind in the sweltering heat. The Boulevardier We all remember cherishing the delicious Negroni cocktail, don’t we? Well, this substantial and refreshing cocktail is basically negroni with whiskey! This easy to make cocktail with the right amount of sweetness and herbal notes is a perfect drink to cool down during the summer afternoons. All you’ll need to do is stir bourbon, Vermouth, and Campari over ice and strain into a chilled glass and it’s ready for you! The Bourbon Arnold Palmer One of the easiest summer cocktails to whip up, this is a classic 50/50 mix of lemonade and tea plus a couple of ounces of spirit. We suggest trying it with the soft oak and fruity sweetness of Four Roses Small Batch for it to just hit it right. Whether you’re at a pool party or lounging at sunset, this bourbon cocktail will never fail to give you a refreshing burst of energy and coolness when you most need it. The Peach Whiskey Sour A fresh take on the classic sour elevated with a fresh juice and the addition of peaches for extra depth. Many people argue that whiskey sour doesn’t get the respect it deserves and we agree. If made correctly, this will act as a perfect and delicious summer drink. All you need for this is your favourite bourbon, simple syrup, lemon juice and frozen pureed peaches. Get ready to Sipn into summer with your favourite Bourbon cocktails, because it’s time we move over clear spirit cocktails and give this one a chance it deserves. From unique flavour profiles to a strong taste, a good Bourbon based cocktail does it all. So, which one are you Sipn on this Summer to cool down?

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Sipn | Best Single Barrel Bourbons It’s time we bring back the art, the experience, the expression that is single barrel bourbon! Single barrel bourbon is a premium class of bourbon in which each bottle comes from an individual aging barrel instead of being blended together from a range of different aged and charred barrels. The spirit is aged by a Master Distiller for a more extended period in unique casks and bottled separately. No one can argue against the fact that a single barrel bourbon is by far the best, purest form of bourbon that can be bought! It is truly the beauty that shines through simplicity. Here are Sipn’s top 5 recommendations that everyone should try at least once: Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage Bourbon This beautiful bottle is distilled and produced by Heaven Hill Distillery and carefully crafted for 7-8 years in the barrel. To top it all off, this single barrel series is vintage-dated, which means each bottle is marked with the vintage date it was put into oak, along with the year it was bottled. The flavor is rich and lush with oak, honey, apple, and orange notes. Original Single Barrel Bourbon This piece of art bourbon bottle is as majestic as it looks. Blanton’s Single Barrel was the first wide-release single barrel bourbon when first bottled by Master Distiller Elmer T. Lee in 1984. With the most amazing flavors of sweet, toasty caramel, and hints of pepper and cloves, Blanton's Bourbon is amongst the finest Bourbons out there. Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit Made with the neat bourbon drinker in mind, the Kentucky Spirit Single Bourbon is laden with rich vanilla flavors and a hint of sweetness from the layering of almonds, honey, and dark fruit. The specialty of this Bourbon is that each barrel is hand-selected by the Master Distiller to find the exact individual personalities to make each one unique. Saint Cloud Kentucky Straight Bourbon This bourbon, crafted from hand-selected barrels that are aged until the perfect point of maturity, is best enjoyed neat. It comes with a rich nose of sweet vanilla blends with a noticeable yet complex finish. Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel This bourbon is aged for at least 10 years in virgin American oak casks under the watchful eyes of Master Distiller Jimmy Russell. While each barrel is unique, they all retain the signature style of Russell’s reserve. Single Barrel Bourbons are the celebration of excellence all bourbon connoisseurs need in their life. So pick up that glass and get Sipn with us!

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Sipn | Bourbon and the Flavor Profiles Bourbon is America's native spirit. There is no drink as full of history as an American Bourbon. Bourbon has to be distilled according to specific guidelines to earn the name, including being made from a mash of at least 51 percent corn, getting aged in new charred oak barrels, and bottled at no less than 80 proof. Sipn is here to help you navigate the complex world of Bourbon. Here are the top 5 flavor profiles you should try: Woodford Reserve 2022 Kentucky Derby 148 Bottle The flavor profile is rich in cocoa, toffee, and baking spice with a blend of dried fruit notes, giving it a complex yet round profile. While this may be younger than other brands, don’t mistake that for its lack of experience. This beautiful profile will keep you asking for more while leaving your palette feeling sweet and comfortable. Maker’s Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey For a truly classic taste, turn to the smooth notes of caramel and soft winter wheat which are expertly blended for a traditional taste you can count on for decades to come. It is one of the pioneering first-class bourbons and is made for the ones who like it strong! Hudson Bright Lights Big Bourbon This 95% New York-grown corn bourbon, carries a less tannic flavor than some long-aged bourbons and shows the warm, nutty sweetness of its pure corn mash. This is the most sought-after whiskey, which is made in Oak Barrels. Knob Creek Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey This full-flavoured whiskey packs a punch. This provides an unflinching balance of deep bourbon with a robust oak taste, complemented with hints of smooth vanilla and layered caramel. The flavour profile can be described as Copper to medium amber, rich, sweet, woody, full-bodied, almost fruity. Basil Hayden's Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey For those drawn to the peppery flavors of rye, this high-rye bourbon is sure to please. This unique, single small-batch bourbon whiskey is blessed with rich hints of peppermint, notes of pepper, slight citrus overtones, and a spicy, warming finish. Best enjoyed neat, this Bourbon can convert any whiskey lover who deems Bourbon as ‘too sweet’. Whether you like a high proportion of spicy rye or a generous amount of sweet wheat, Sipn has a Bourbon for you. We at Sipn ensure that we cater to every Bourbon need of our spirit lovers because every Bourbon flavor profile is worth savoring. Try these unique, distinct flavor profiles and get ready to add them to your Bourbon collection.

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Sipn | Bourbon and the Flavor Profiles Bourbon is America's native spirit. There is no drink as full of history as an American Bourbon. Bourbon has to be distilled according to specific guidelines to earn the name, including being made from a mash of at least 51 percent corn, getting aged in new charred oak barrels, and bottled at no less than 80 proof. Sipn is here to help you navigate the complex world of Bourbon. Here are the top 5 flavor profiles you should try: Woodford Reserve 2022 Kentucky Derby 148 Bottle The flavor profile is rich in cocoa, toffee, and baking spice with a blend of dried fruit notes, giving it a complex yet round profile. While this may be younger than other brands, don’t mistake that for its lack of experience. This beautiful profile will keep you asking for more while leaving your palette feeling sweet and comfortable. Maker’s Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey For a truly classic taste, turn to the smooth notes of caramel and soft winter wheat which are expertly blended for a traditional taste you can count on for decades to come. It is one of the pioneering first-class bourbons and is made for the ones who like it strong! Hudson Bright Lights Big Bourbon This 95% New York-grown corn bourbon, carries a less tannic flavor than some long-aged bourbons and shows the warm, nutty sweetness of its pure corn mash. This is the most sought-after whiskey, which is made in Oak Barrels. Knob Creek Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey This full-flavoured whiskey packs a punch. This provides an unflinching balance of deep bourbon with a robust oak taste, complemented with hints of smooth vanilla and layered caramel. The flavour profile can be described as Copper to medium amber, rich, sweet, woody, full-bodied, almost fruity. Basil Hayden's Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey For those drawn to the peppery flavors of rye, this high-rye bourbon is sure to please. This unique, single small-batch bourbon whiskey is blessed with rich hints of peppermint, notes of pepper, slight citrus overtones, and a spicy, warming finish. Best enjoyed neat, this Bourbon can convert any whiskey lover who deems Bourbon as ‘too sweet’. Whether you like a high proportion of spicy rye or a generous amount of sweet wheat, Sipn has a Bourbon for you. We at Sipn ensure that we cater to every Bourbon need of our spirit lovers because every Bourbon flavor profile is worth savoring. Try these unique, distinct flavor profiles and get ready to add them to your Bourbon collection.

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Sipn | What’s the Best Bourbon for Beginners? Are you new to the world of Bourbon? Well, Sipn is here to help you navigate your journey and help you fall in love with this amazing spirit! The choices can be intimidating but don’t turn back so soon. Bourbon is a great whiskey to get stuck into as a beginner and learning about the complex flavors of Bourbon can actually be a fun process. Sipn has picked out 5 Bourbons you can try as a beginner to get started : Woodford Reserve Woodford reserve is not only a well-known name but is also quite reasonably priced. It’s slightly sweet, with notes of citrus and chocolate that coat the palate without being too overwhelming. Its subtle citrus, dark chocolate, and cinnamon notes make it a good bourbon to try in cocktails as well. Maker’s Mark If you’re looking to dip your toes in the world of Bourbon, Maker’s Mark is for you. Since it’s made with winter wheat, it takes away some of the spice and it can be enjoyed neat or even with cola or other mixers. Maker’s Mark Bourbon can be described as fruity and rich, making it the best Bourbon for a novice. Redemption Wheated Bourbon The Redemption Wheated Bourbon is a quality bourbon that sits a little out of the ordinary. The nose offers ginger candy, sage, pear, and lavender over layers of vanilla and cedar, transitioning to a palate of roasted coffee beans, smoked meat, and hazelnut. It’s a great priced expression for new bourbon drinkers looking to experience a different flavor, power, and taste profile. Four Roses Many Bourbon lovers start their journey with Four Roses. The reason is the complex flavor profile yet the smooth finish. It’s a great pick for someone who is interested in trying a bourbon but isn’t quite sure what to go for. The nose is fruit, floral essences, gentle spice, and honey along with a crisp, soft, smooth palate. Bulleit Bourbon Bulleit Bourbon is great for the bourbon drinker that wants to explore a whiskey with a little heat. The flavor profile is full-bodied and spicy with a long, smooth finish. The nose is bright with orange zest, toasted oak, and vanilla that adds further notes of orange winter baking spice and a hint of tobacco leaf on the palate. If you have just commenced your journey into bourbon tasting and education, starting with different types of highly regarded expressions is a natural part of the learning process. Don’t be overwhelmed but try to enjoy the experience of Bourbon. So, are you ready to Sipn into the world of Bourbon?

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4 Bourbons you need to drink right now We know we know, every whiskey lover has his/her own Bourbon favorites. Bourbon, and all whiskey really, is subject to passionate obsession, and how you feel about it is entirely subjective. We have all fought and defended our favorites and for good reason too. But, well Bourbon is Bourbon and no whiskey lover can deny its supremacy. We at Sipn are bringing to you the 4 Bourbons you need to drink right now, this season! You might have tasted one or all, but if not then you’re seriously missing out. Ready to see if your new favorite makes the list? Here you go: Elijah Craig Whoever has tasted Elijah Craig, never fails to describe it as round, plush, and sweet on the palate, with well-integrated peppery spice notes. This reliable and affordable sweet fruity bourbon, has the flavor notes of vanilla and caramel that start from the first sip lingers on the finish, with a drying note of toast and spice. Henry Mckenna Single Barrel Originating from the Kentucky region, the Henry Mckenna Single Barrel is the only extra-aged, bottled-in-bond, single-barrel bourbon currently available today. It doesn’t do anything fancy but just delivers what it promises - the best authentic taste of a well-aged Bourbon. This warm amber gold-colored Bourbon, has the nose of vanilla, oak and caramel and the flavor profile of honey, cinnamon, and dark fruit. Dickel's 8-year bourbon This bourbon delivers a full mouth-feel and a dark caramel taste that is termed fantastic and enjoyable by anyone who drinks it. 8 Year Old Bourbon Whisky which is carefully distilled at Cascade Hollow is adored for its molasses, apricot, honey, and vanilla flavor notes. On the nose, you’ll find a bit of sweetness and Cracker Jacks over some apricot and honey. On the tongue, there are plenty of rich vanilla and toffee notes with hints of marmalade, with a medium-length warm finish. Four Roses Single Barrel We could not have finished this list without mentioning the favorite Four Roses Single Barrel. This Kentucky bourbon ticks all the right boxes. It’s affordable, has a variety of different expressions to choose from, and it tastes great on its own or mixed in a cocktail. Its high rye mash bill gives it a pleasant spicy note, and it has a big mouthfeel and an incredibly smooth finish. It’s complex, full-bodied, and surprisingly smooth with a delicate, long finish that’s unbelievably mellow. Drink straight up or on the rocks. In this big, complex world of Bourbon, there's a bottle out there for every taste. Sometimes the most notable stuff is the least flashy and most affordable. Sipn will always bring you the Bourbons you need to try to make your experience even more enjoyable. Because who doesn’t like to try a new distinct flavor once in a while?! So, did your favorite make the list?

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Bourbons to stock at home You could make the case that the best bourbon is whatever bottle you have readily available, but let’s not settle. We’re living in the golden age of spirits. Never before have there been more bottles of booze trying to get a parking space on your bar cart. Sipn has looked through its Bourbon library to bring to you five must-have bourbons for the home bartender. Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon Our first recommendation is the often overlooked Wild Turkey 101 Single Bourbon, which brings spicy notes and aromas of brown sugar and toffee vanilla. Every sip has a mix of light to moderate sweetness, peppermint spice, cinnamon, oak, grain, and alcohol. The sweetness is made up of slightly sweet candy corn, vanilla, and bubblegum. This beautifully balanced bourbon is smooth with just the right touch of oakiness. Old Forester If you’re a lover of classics, you must have an Old Forester at your home bar. Old Forester was the first bourbon in Kentucky to be bottled—a huge step toward guaranteeing quality and boosting bourbon’s reputation. This rye-rich bourbon continues to be one of our favorites that we just cannot miss out on. The orange peel garnish plays really nicely with the bourbon’s orange notes. Jim Beam Devil’s Cut Bourbon The Jim Beam Devil’s Cut Bourbon blends 90-proof Beam with liquid extracted from the barrels themselves. Expect a woodier, more robust flavor with hints of spices, brown sugar, caramel, and butterscotch. Basil Hyden If you’re looking for a Bourbon to bring old and young Bourbon lovers together, this one is a must have. The flavors are dominated with white pepper, orange peel, lemon and corn notes, offset by gentle cinnamon, rye spice and sweet caramel. Though a dry and brief finish, it comes with a big bang of refreshing nice cinnamon pepperiness and light vanilla oakiness. Hudson Baby Bourbon The Hudson Baby Bourbon comes from New York’s finest distillery. It comes with robust vanilla, new oak warmth, popcorn and a lingering whiff of the sugared almond nose and a palate of Marzipan and candied ginger, with a thick layer of caramel on top. It also has a beautiful finish of chocolate peanuts, buttered corn-on-the-cob and a light glaze of honey. If you are just starting your home Bar and are a Bourbon lover, we suggest starting with these classics, well-loved Bourbons. After all, what’s not to love about the quintessential American whiskey? Bourbon is an enduring favorite, a spirit that survived. So, what are you Sipn today?

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5 Drinking Games You Can Play With Bourbon Spicing things up with drinking games is always a great way to rev up the night and make sure not a single person stays sober, adding a whole new dimension to your party. Whether it’s a night out with your childhood friends or a party with your colleagues, drinking games can be a phenomenal ice-breaker. Here’s a few games we love playing, try them out at your next party and get Sipn! • Never Have I Ever A classic game that everyone loves, Never Have I Ever is a great game to know your friends' secrets! You have to share something that you have never done before and the people who have will take a sip of their drink. For example, when I say, "Never have I ever been bitten by a dog," all those in the group who have been bitten by a dog will take a sip of their drink. The key here is to make your friends admit their embarrassing stories so watch out for what you say! • Flip Cup A perfect game to get the party started, we know your friends will love Flip Cup. There are two teams competing against each other, asked to stand across each other at a table. They keep their cups with drinks at the edge, the idea is to get everyone to finish their drink and flip the cup with their fingers to the upside-down position before the next member begins. First team to complete this relay, wins. • Straight Face No surprises that when you get drunk, it's tough to keep a straight face and this game challenges just that. All players have to write funny or inappropriate sentences on small pieces of paper - ones that are tough to read while keeping a straight face. Each player picks up a chit of paper and tries to keep a straight face while reading it out loud. The one who giggles or reacts has to drink! • Buzz One of the easiest games you can play, each player starts counting a number and says it aloud, except 7 and its multiples, in which case, you say BUZZ. If you don't follow this, or you forget, you have to drink your entire drink. Simple! • Cheers to the Governor This game is all about rules, rules and even more rules! All players need to sit in a circle with their drink of choice. Everyone goes around the circle counting out loud, saying a number until you get to 21. The player who gets to 21 can declare any rule they want. For example, you could make a rule that one specific person has to drink on the number eight or that you have to say ‘oooh, sweetpea’ on the number three. You start counting from one whenever a new rule is created, and the next person to reach 21 makes a new rule of their own. However, it does not negate the prior rule. This continues until there is a long list of rules. If someone forgets one of the rules and messes up, they have to take a drink and the count will start over. The Governor’s rules are inevitably forgotten and the night sure ends up being one to remember! So, what are you waiting for? Get Sipn with a few bottles of bourbon, make those calls and get the party going with these amazing drinking games. Get together and unwind your evenings the way it was intended. By drinking, laughing and being surrounded by your loved ones!

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5 Bourbon Distilleries to visit in Kentucky For bourbon aficionados heading to the Bluegrass State to sample some of the finest brown spirits, there’s no shortage of Bourbon distilleries to tour. However, we know that shortlisting the best ones to visit can be tricky. Let Sipn help you get started with your tours. Here’s five of our favorites to get you started! Buffalo Trace Distillery If you’ve never heard of Buffalo Trace Distillery, it’s likely that you’ve heard of some of the brands they produce. Since 2002, the highly acclaimed and sought after Old Rip Van Winkle and Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve labels have been produced at the Frankfort, Kentucky, distillery. The distillery offers a few different tours, but the best thing about them is that all of them are complementary and include a tasting. Our recommendation would be the Trace Tour since it’s open to all ages and takes visitors past the bourbon barrels and inside Blanton’s Bottling Hall. The Hard Hat Tour is also worth checking out as you’ll see the entire bourbon-making process from grain to distillation. Woodford Reserve Situated at Kentucky’s oldest distilling site, Woodford Reserve is one of the most prestigious and recognizable names in the bourbon industry. This historic distillery has old-school distilling at its finest, and features copper pot still and 100-year-old cypress wood fermenters. Woodford Reserve offers three tours, and each one offers a unique insight into the property grounds. The Distillery tour gives a broad overview and explains the history of bourbon and the process of making it, while the Corn to Cork tour dives into the process much more and lasts an hour longer. For history buffs, the National Landmark tour covers the more than 200-year history of the property and its impact on Kentucky culture. Maker's Mark Another must-visit distillery for Bourbon lovers is the Maker’s Mark distillery, located in Loretto, Kentucky. It started operations in 1958 and was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1980. Tours of the grounds take about an hour, and you can pre-purchase your tickets on their website. For those 21 and over, make sure you take the opportunity to dip your own bottle in the iconic red wax! The whole place embodies that old-school/old-country feel of how bourbon used to be and how these facilities used to be. Truly a treat for all visitors. Four Roses Built in 1910 Four Roses Distillery is located on the banks of the Salt River near Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Dating back to 1888, and operating legally throughout prohibition, Four Roses crafts a bourbon unlike any other. It was built in a very amazing Spanish mission-style, even though Kentucky had never been a main area of Spanish mission. You can even find the Four Roses Distillery listed in the National Register of Historic Places. You can Tour the newly-expanded distillery along the Salt River in Lawrenceburg where the bourbon is born and then travel to Cox’s Creek to see the warehouse where it is aged to perfection before being bottled and sold to die-hard fans. Willett Distillery Willett Distillery, also known as Kentucky Bourbon Distillers (KBD), Ltd Produces bourbon and rye whiskey . It is an independent and family-owned business located on the edge of beautiful Bardstown, Kentucky, and Minnick, that does a great job of preserving old bourbon stocks. You can sample exclusive blends and to see Willett’s expertly restored facilities, in the “Bourbon Capital of the World,” as Bardstown is known, after you sign up for a tour. Guests receive access to the distillery, grounds and a signature glass to take home for a small entry fee. Does this help you make your choice of where you should be headed to next? Over 95% of the world's bourbon comes from nearly 70 distilleries in Kentucky's Bourbon Country. Sipn is here to encourage you to tap into the world-famous distilleries with generations of tradition. Celebrate the culture, heritage and pride with like-minded individuals and get Sipn!

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KenRamoss

5 High Rye Bourbon High rye bourbons have around 20-35% rye in a bourbon mash bill. That extra boost of rye gives these bourbon bottlings a spicy backbone and depth. We are sure that many of you whiskey enthusiasts enjoy the drink's crisp character and intense essence of rye grain extract. The best part of Rye Bourbons according to us is that you can choose to drink it neat, or on the rocks, or in a cocktail and it will still not fail to deliver what it promises - true flavor in every stop. So, all of you who enjoy the spicy kick of a high rye bourbon, here are Sipn’s top 5 recommendations: Redemption High Rye This American Bourbon, with an oak-driven palate, has lots of heat. Along with the integrated spice, it is always loaded with chocolate, coffee beans, almonds, and maple syrup. The nose offers caramel custard, chocolate and maple syrup. But the finish is the best part of Redemption High Rye- with rich notes of chocolate , coffee and spice, it delivers finesse like no other. The best way to enjoy it is with water as that brings out the more chocolate, rich finish. For the ones who enjoy assertive flavors but with a gentle, smooth texture. Basil Hayden’s The 1796 Bourbon, made by the master distiller Basil Hayden, is a relatively easy-sipping bourbon at only 80 proof, but still manages to shine through. Basil Hayden used a traditional corn base but mixed in small grains with the mash. The palate offers light vanilla, new wood, and peaches mingled together. While the 80 proof makes this incredibly easy to sip, the mouthfeel is noticeably thin, and even at the bottling proof, this seems lighter than average. With rye at its core, this Bourbon promises plenty of spice, well-balanced herbal notes of peppermint, and a touch of fruit. Old Grand Dad Bottled in bond, Old Grand-Dad is another fine Bourbon with a high rye percentage. A wave of cinnamon leads the charge on the nose, followed by sweet caramel, vanilla, and a hint of burnt oak. On the palate, the big cinnamon spice pops upfront with a flash of fireball candy potency. The dark fruit and baking spices follow, along with a touch of rye spice. It has nice intensity, and like the nose, the cinnamon dominates and is also quite pleasant. It's medium-bodied with a nice mouthfeel. Four Roses Small Batch Select A blend of recipes, combining two mash bills with five yeast strains, makes Four Roses Small Batch Select a unique Bourbon whiskey. The two mash bills used are either 20 percent rye or 35 percent rye, putting Four Roses firmly in the high-rye category. The sip starts with a very prominent yet enjoyable blend of spices. Layers of heavy summer fruits blend nicely with a bold peppery blend which is joined by oak and vanilla. The sip delivers a creamy mouthfeel, leaving a delicious, easy-to-appreciate taste. Jim Beam Signature Craft High Rye As evident from the name, Jim Beam Signature Craft High Rye, makes its intention of being a High Rye Bourbon very clear. More than ten years of aging has brought out the nuances of each of the unique ingredients. The high rye bourbon has robust spice and rich oaky smoke on the nose. The taste is a balance of medium-bodied spice, with a hint of caramelized oak. Sipn the one that suits your taste buds! Cheers :)

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KenRamoss

Best Bourbons to gift in Summer Summer and Bourbon? We know your first thought will be ‘What, they’ve lost their mind!’ But hear us out! Bourbon can actually be a great spirit during this humid time because it makes for an awesome cocktail ingredient, as well as something to sip lazily on a scorching day. So if you’re looking for a gift this summer, don’t go for the wines, try the classic Bourbon instead. Confused? Here’s a list of Sipn’s top 5 recommendations that you can bring to your next summer party and stand out from the wine coolers. Maker’s Mark This inexpensive, widely available and easy on the palate Bourbon is the first one on our list. It’s quite light and sweet, with a touch of fruit and vanilla, with the right amount of tongue-caressing sweetness. The finish is exceptionally smooth, with subtle spice notes that dissipate quickly. This old classic Bourbon makes for a unique and full flavored gift. TRAVERSE CITY WHISKEY CO. BOURBON Aged for at least 4 years, Traverse’s Bourbon does have a bit of spice. Traverse’s straight bourbon picks up plenty of the caramel and vanilla that comes with hanging out in oak for a while. This enjoyable Bourbon isn’t annoyingly sweet nor is it extra layered, making it the ideal gift for a Bourbon lover. Russel’s Reserve Small Batch Single Barrel This wicked bourbon, at 110 proof, has a good little dose of heat to keep you on your toes. Aged in super charred oak, gives this Bourbon the extra smokiness. In spite of that, the cinnamon, dark sugar helps balance the nose. This Bourbon is for the ones who like it bold and strong. Mix it with herbs and Vermont for a sweet, strong summer cocktail. Black Dirt Bourbon You cannot go wrong with this exceptionally breezy Bourbon for a summer gift. The mash bill is mostly corn-based, with a little malted barley and rye thrown in. It is easy to drink and enjoy, without it being very heavy on the palate. The flavorful palate and the thin consistency make it best to enjoy over crushed ice. A perfect gift for a Bourbon newbie. Smooth Ambler Old Scout Straight Bourbon This bourbon has a nice hefty rye content, which definitely adds a level of spiciness. The palate dominates the flavor of leather, smoke, and dark fruit but an unsweetened chocolate undertone rounds out the sweeter flavors. There is an earthy character to it as well, which is not found in any specific flavor but more in their combination and delivery. Overall it’s a pleasing combination of flavors with a satisfying mouthfeel. Don’t forget to take this to your next sundowner party. It is official, Sipn is calling it a Bourbon Summer! Move over your traditional summer spirits and take Bourbon to your next Summer party.

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KenRamoss

Scotch vs Bourbon There are several types of delicious whiskey, or whisky, but Bourbon and Scotch are two of the most beloved. Both are very well known around the world and are strongly associated with their places of origin, that’s where the similarities stop. For true connoisseurs, Sipn will help you find out what you need to know about the two. These are the key differences between the two drinks. Different Spellings It’s all in the way you spell it. The spelling can often tell you something you need to know about the spirit. “whiskey” is typically used for American and Irish spirits, including Bourbon. Whereas, the rest of the world, including Europe, Australia, Japan and, of course, Scotland prefer to call their spirits “whisky”. Different Flavors It’s all in the taste and flavor profiles. While both can have smokey, charred notes, Scotch and Bourbon have imbibed these traits through different means. Bourbon gets its Oak-y, vanilla-like flavors from the charred surface of the barrels that are used to age the spirit, whereas Scotch derives its flavors from peat burned in the barley malting process. Different Ingredients To be classified as Bourbon, the U.S. government has laid down very strict regulations, one of which is that bourbon whiskey must be made from a grain mixture of at least 51 percent corn. On the other hand, Scotch needs to be made from malted barley, along with water and yeast. Scotch producers are permitted to include other whole cereal grains for coloring as well, unlike in the case of Bourbon. Different Origins Contradictory to popular opinion, Bourbon can be made outside of Kentucky. However, to legally be deemed Bourbon, the spirit must be made in the United States and for a whisky to be classified as authentic Scotch, it must be made in Scotland. Different ABV Requirements Bourbon needs to be distilled to no more than 80 % alcohol (160 proof) and be no more than 62.5 percent when put into casks for aging in new charred oak barrels. Scotch, however, must have an ABV of less than 94.8 % and is aged in used oak barrels, including those that previously stored Sherry, Beer as well as Bourbon. Different Aging Processes Bourbon has no minimum aging period, but to refer to it as Straight Bourbon, a specific distinction of quality, it must be aged for no less than two years and without added coloring, flavor or spirits. On the other hand, Scotch needs to be aged for a minimum of three years. Despite their differences, both Scotch and Bourbon can be enjoyed in similar ways. Be sure to remember that each sipping experience begins before you take your first sip, so ensure you familiarize yourself with the bottle label. The one golden rule is, neither Scotch, nor Bourbon are meant for chugging, so be sure to sip your drink slowly and intently, savoring each moment of the experience. Let's get Sipn together!

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Salena Carroll

Taste this new bourbon to-night.

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Chloe Butler

BEST BOURBON CHICKEN

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Chloe Butler

bourbonguy

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Chloe Butler

Bourbon Whiskey Cola & Star Anise Braised Pork Belly

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Salena Carroll

Ok fam, I wanted something totally different tonight and I had this idea come to mind the last time we ate a Sugar Kiss melon.

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Andrea Hicks

The barrel tour has lasted for more than twelve months between Kentucky Goodwood’s locations and Michigan’s Three Chord homestead.

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Chloe Butler

PERFECT PAIRINGS WITH BOURBON

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Chloe Butler

Southern Bourbon Hunters

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Andrea Hicks

Drier and spicier than most whiskey, Three Chord Amplify Rye offers an array of flavors and aromas not present in bourbon. Three Chord Amplify Rye features the grain-forward (almost grassy) character of young Kentucky rye and more refined, deeper flavors of older Indiana rye. The two whiskies are blended in a large tank before re-barreling for 2-6 months. At 95 proof, Amplify Rye expresses a remarkable depth of rye character that offers complexity, elegance, and balance.

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Chloe Butler

Blue Collar Bourbon

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Chloe Butler

Bourbon, Whiskey, Scotch and more

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Salena Carroll

I like this stuff a lot.

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Chloe Butler

What is on the Bourbon Trail today

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Andrea Hicks

Tonight a Whistlepig Rye by the fire with Tango.

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Chloe Butler

Southern Bourbon Hunters

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Chloe Butler

Fans of Bourbon, Rye and Texas Whiskey

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Salena Carroll

Trying something a little different tonight. What's in your glass, SIPN family?

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Andrea Hicks

The gang’s all here! It’s the perfect week to stop in and explore our bourbon wall!

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Chloe Butler

Bourbon Tulsa Weekly

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Chloe Butler

Bourbon Outlaws

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Chloe Butler

Bourbon, Whiskey, Scotch and more

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Andrea Hicks

Found a bottle today, never had it before

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Chloe Butler

National Bourbon League

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Chloe Butler

Bourbon 24/7

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Chloe Butler

Bourbon/whiskey Américain Québec

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Salena Carroll

Need to clear out some space for the incoming bottles, so this needs to be done this weekend. Lol.

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Chloe Butler

Kentucky Bourbon Society

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Andrea Hicks

First time trying this one. Did not disappoint. Excellent sipper by the fire.

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Salena Carroll

Relaxing by the fire with a 26 year old Tobermory.

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Chloe Butler

Bookers Bourbon

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Andrea Hicks

Got this the other day from my boss😎💯🥃. Has anyone tried yet? I am curious on how others feel about this bottle. I will crack open in a few days

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Chloe Butler

Cognac Whisky Armagnac Brandy Bourbon Rum Tequila Vodka Lover's

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Salena Carroll

Willing to let my bottles go

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  • user-647

    How much?

Salena Carroll

One man down there's a lot hope for the rest of them..

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Andrea Hicks

The last pour of my Orphan Barrel. 😥 This was one of the 1st bottles I ever bought outside of my usual 2 or 3 brands.

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Salena Carroll

Little pickup this week.

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Salena Carroll

Just got this bottle Saturday and it has to rank as one of my top 5 . The taste , smell and look was amazing .

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Andrea Hicks

Turned my old duck call case into a bottle shelf.

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Salena Carroll

Three Chord.... The Taste of Country!

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Andrea Hicks

Cheers to the weekend!

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Andrea Hicks

It's Three Chord Thursday! Take the time to Respect the Moment & Savor the Flavor! Life is short... enjoy the Music! Cheers Friends

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Salena Carroll

Picked up this on Vacation in Minnesota

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Andrea Hicks

Just got these today! Redwood Empire Whiskey.

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Andrea Hicks

Beautiful evening to relax and unwind. Cheers

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Andrea Hicks

Would you recommend this? I bought this on the spot 🤷 ♂️

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  • Loopadoop

    Love woodford! 🎉🙌🏽

  • user-615

    Great everyday bourbon. Try to find barrel picks just a tad better and different

Andrea Hicks

Nice find available SAQ online. Of one, I must say it's in the style of taste I like. Impressive nose of fruit, honey (sweet mellow) and a bit of chocolate (hazelnuts). The taste is much more marked by oak and nuts. A delicate finish nonetheless.

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  • user-615

    If ever in Florida come to Corona Cigar co. we have our own barrel pick!

Andrea Hicks

Found a fun one today.

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Andrea Hicks

Sometimes I miss the drop, sometimes I get lucky. #pumped #HH17 #bourbonlover 🦄🦄🦄

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Andrea Hicks

Found this one in Gatlinburg over the week end

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  • Dave K

    Why can’t we add this to the bar????

  • surfoside

    Just grabbed one of these finally, for the first time in Kentucky last week. Amazing!

Andrea Hicks

Tonight a Clementine with Tango by the fire.

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Andrea Hicks

Need to clear out some space for the incoming bottles, so this needs to be done this weekend.

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Andrea Hicks

A quiet evening with Tango and a Stellum.

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Brian Fischer

I purchased this bottle for $140.99 a few days ago and tried it a couple of nights ago. I really enjoyed the smooth vanilla taste in the beginning. I’ll be drinking this judiciously for a while.

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  • KenRamoss

    The bottle looks absolute class, I want to buy this. Luckily I can find it here on SIPN

Kelsey Read

The special releases are 🔥 too, this Rye is absolutely delicious 🤤

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  • Kelsey Read

    The special releases are 🔥 too, this Rye is absolutely delicious 🤤

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Smoked Old Fashioned at Sonoma Taphouse in Petersburg, Va made with Bowman Brothers Bourbon.

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KenRamoss

Barrel-proof bourbon whiskey tends to be big and bold. But with that said, “barrel proof” or “cask strength” isn’t a single designation like “bottled in bond” (which has to be 100 proof 50 percent ABV), it can be anything from 40 percent ABV — alcohol by volume — to well over 70 percent ABV (that’s 80 proof to 140 proof and above). It’s simply the proof that the whiskey came out of the barrel (assuming it was then bottled without any cutting with water to lower that proof). Here is a list of 12 new barrel-proof bourbon whiskeys against each other in a blind test. For more information: https://uproxx.com/life/best-barrel-proof-bourbon-whiskey-blind-taste-2022/

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C-NOTE

Happy Tuesday! Jack Daniel’s Master Distiller Series and JD 150 Anniversary 🔥🐾

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kyleherrod

My mother threw a baby shower for my wife and I last weekend. We got a lot of amazing gifts, but perhaps some of the most appreciated gifts“we” received were this duo…

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  • Shiva

    Great, Nice info

CamG

Great Bourbon

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  • Loopadoop

    Oof, looks awesome 🙌🏽🥃

Tool Man

Make it a great hump day!

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Prashant Desai

My favorite bourbon in an Old Fashioned !! That would be Eagle Rare.

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  • Loopadoop

    Looks delicious! 🤝⚡️

  • BourbonMitch

    what an amazing pic!

  • Kelsey Read

    🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

C-NOTE

Got ahold of one of these Peyton Manning signed Sweetens 🏈🥃

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  • Loopadoop

    Awesome! 🙌🏽⚡️

Loopadoop

What’s a good bourbon to mix with coffee? Asking for a friend! 😂🥃☕️

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  • NOLA Nikki

    Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream is great substitute for Baily's.

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Jefferson

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KenRamoss

Have you heard of this? Invite your friends in exchange for Rewards.

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  • Kelsey Read

    🖤🖤🖤

Brian Fischer

A friend of my wife’s picked this up for me in Ohio. I’ll get it in a few days and try it. It was inexpensive. We’ll see how it is.

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Ema_Mathew

softer than most other bourbons, its velvety mouthfeel and notes of vanilla, cherry, and light smokiness very well!!!!

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JasminePoole

This is a totally approachable bourbon that's easy enough for everyday drinking but complex and rich enough for special-occasion quaffing

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Lawrence Rehbein

Taking a sip, the flavor is nice and smooth as well.

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JasminePoole

A premium version of Jack Daniel's, each of these comes from a single barrel, specially selected by the master distiller. These are chosen for their suitability as standalone spirits, resulting in a whiskey full of richness and complexity...

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Lawrence Rehbein

This is the best whiskey I have tasted. Much better than Buffalo Trace which is my favorite because of taste and price.

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JasminePoole

Heard lots of great things on this one!

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LukeElledge

Picked this up last week, I had not seen it before, first pour was really good.

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Ema_Mathew

Love this! Taste great and is super smooth!

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Lawrence Rehbein

It's a good collection of flavors. it focuses on spice & heat , loved the taste

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Ema_Mathew

Best on the market. Difficult to obtain. 👍

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Lawrence Rehbein

Recommend to all ! A must get.

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JasminePoole

Honestly, it's delicious. Sweet and decadent,

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Kelsey Read

Been waiting for a celebration to crack this one. Got promoted today so I finally had a pour. What a great bourbon. Cheers!

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Maria

Fresh crack. Cheers! 🥃

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LukeElledge

Whiskey wednesday It's like taco tuesday but for badasses!!

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Ryan

Tasted this little gem at Docs in Louisville while down for a bourbon trail bachelor party. Was a pretty tasty one. Wish I could pick up a bottle but $900+ a bottle resale is horrible. It’s $205 at Heaven Hill when they have releases. Too bad.

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JasminePoole

According to chemistry Whiskey is a SOLUTION!

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Maria

We have enjoyed our voyage, thank you Jefferson’s Ocean 🥃

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Lawrence Rehbein

It is interesting and fun to try.

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LukeElledge

Pretty smooth and very tasty. Full of flavor. IMO worth a try

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JasminePoole

The more I experience it, the more I like it. Overall the Whistle Pig Piggy Back Rye 6 Years has a nice sweet profile that complements the dominant rustic and spicy notes.

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Ema_Mathew

I found the 17y.o. to have much more maturity and depth to its overall profile with more viscosity on the palate

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Lawrence Rehbein

Great Flavor I recommend this one. The old rum cask does wonders to the complexity.

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Maria

Let me take you on a Voyage with Jeffersons Aged At Sea. The Bourbon tastes like salted caramel popcorn.

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LukeElledge

The husband just had his best month ever in real estate and bought me this beauty.

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Ema_Mathew

The bold, rich palate is packed with dark berries, baking spice..... yummm!!!!!!

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Kelsey Read

Since most of the people in this group can’t start their day without this in their coffee…

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I know this is the flashy one, but you can go grab just about any store pick George Awad has and enjoy it as much if not more than this Blantons.

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LukeElledge

Blantons is always a nice pour.

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Lawrence Rehbein

The whiskey goes down with a smooth finish.

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Tristan Curry

Heard lots of great things on this one! Any preferences between this one and the regular single barrel? Curious to hear everyone's thoughts

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Ema_Mathew

Great Bourbon! I drink it straight or mixed but I also use it in baking during the colder months.

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LukeElledge

Four Roses bourbon is surprisingly affordable and delicious. Despite being one of the most affordable in the market, it's also one of the best.

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Bourbon and Mead

Female owned company’s first drop

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Ema_Mathew

Just bought this one! Super excited to enjoy this!!!!!!

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JasminePoole

Heard good things. Thoughts?

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Kelsey Read

I’ve been Leary to open this bottle for awhile now because of the reviews I’ve seen on here from people. This stuf is GD delicious!

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Maria

One of the best for nose and one of the longest finishes I’ve had in a very good way.

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Lawrence Rehbein

Can't wait to try this.

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Ema_Mathew

Enjoyed this Calumet Bourbon whiskey. Horse racing and Ky whiskey, always good!

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Lawrence Rehbein

Looks amazing, can't wait to hang it in my bar.

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JasminePoole

This is my new favorite bourbon!! Absolutely smooth enough to drink on ice.

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JasminePoole

Had a good one!!

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Ema_Mathew

Keep your friends close and bourbon closer😋

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JasminePoole

A shot of whiskey sounded heavenly!

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Lawrence Rehbein

Very nice! Big fan of bourbon.

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Lawrence Rehbein

My favourite bourbon.

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Lawrence Rehbein

A number one!!! One of the best spirits I have ever had.

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JasminePoole

Try this you will never regret..

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CLOE BUTLER

Pour yourself a glass, jump in that pool, and enjoy

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CLOE BUTLER

Thats pretty cool..

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Ema_Mathew

I thought I would need to mix this root beer. After drinking it, I realized it's good alone. This is gonna be a mainstay for me 🤗

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Ema_Mathew

I really love how smooth the regular bourbon is from American Born... but the peach is very sugary sweet. Like even for a dessert it's too sweet. I'm trying to figure out what to pair it with to tone it down... maybe in a dessert?

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JasminePoole

worth the price.it was very tasty!!

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CLOE BUTLER

everytime i open a bottle of bourbon its a trip somewhere

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JasminePoole

one of my best purchase of bourbon!!

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CLOE BUTLER

Time to bourbon down.

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demo

a Good one..

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JasminePoole

Tried it for the first time and i love it

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Ema_Mathew

it's a great sipping Bourbon, smooth with hints of citrus. On my second try I mixed it with Goslings Ginger beer . . . Yum! I recommend that you try Mulligan's Bourbon you won't be disappointed!

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JasminePoole

now it has my heart!!

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CLOE BUTLER

A glass of Whiskey Sour is all I need to get through the hours.

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JasminePoole

wanna have this again and again.....

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CLOE BUTLER

No hour better than Whiskey Sour.

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Ema_Mathew

Has an incredibly addictive aroma. The honeycomb really comes through!🤤

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CLOE BUTLER

If the friendship is old, the age of whiskey does not matter

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Ema_Mathew

Very smooth. On the rocks drinkable. Great with friends on a night out. Not what I would call a daily drinking whiskey due to price.

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demo

Epic backyard barn fun! Texas Bourbon, Texas pride, Texas Spirit.🤩

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CLOE BUTLER

Art of Alcohol

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demo

Solid!! People have no idea what they’re missing. Best kept secret

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JasminePoole

if my friends are too busy to hand out with me, I will just pour myself a nice whiskey and let them be..

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demo

I didn't expect this to be this good I bought this after trying some at a friend's get together and was pleasantly surprised at the time but I was buzzed and having a good time so I wasn't sure how much that played into it.

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CLOE BUTLER

I need the spirit to keep moving so I drank Whiskey Sour till the evening.

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demo

And this one is my favourite...

0

demo

loved it

0

Ema_Mathew

It’s easy to drink. Almost too easy.

0

JasminePoole

Have you tried this?

0

Ema_Mathew

Excellent aroma. Smooth taste. No lingering aftertaste. Over all pleasantly enjoyed.

0

JasminePoole

the best purchase!!

0

CLOE BUTLER

The whisky of your dreams.

0

JasminePoole

Don't Be Weak, Drink A Whiskey A Week.

0

CLOE BUTLER

Fall in love at first sip.

0

JasminePoole

A Sip of Whiskey is Not That Risky.

1

JasminePoole

Your Glass Deserves A Whiskey.And this will be a good choice

0

JasminePoole

now this SLAUGHTER HOUSE will visit my house regularly...

0

Lawrence Rehbein

This is a Kentucky whiskey of noticeably finer taste with a special smoothness and mildness which are the result of masterful blending.

0

Ema_Mathew

Great taste. Really changes the “finish” when tasting.

0

JasminePoole

This is one of the best ryes I’ve ever had.

1

Lawrence Rehbein

Taking a sip, at first things seem great.

0

JasminePoole

can't wait to try these...

0

JasminePoole

This takes all the things I like about whiskey and makes them even yummier.

0

LukeElledge

enjoyed every drop...my favorite so far....need some more.

0

LukeElledge

Try to get a bottle and thank me later Cheers friends 🥃

0

LukeElledge

Can’t wait to try.

0

JasminePoole

Hurrayy! I got a good company for my travelling.

0

Ema_Mathew

Light amber in color with aromas of sweet corn, grains, and light oak. Finishes with lots of spice.

0

Lawrence Rehbein

My favourite whiskey. One of a kind, haven't had anything come close to the delicious flavour this drink has.

0

CLOE BUTLER

It doesn’t taste of alcohol, although it has a slight kick of rye and cinnamon on the finish. That’s what makes it interesting.

0

CLOE BUTLER

Smooth, easy and warming but a little dry. Dusty would be the right comparison.

0

CLOE BUTLER

greets the nose with notes of oak and vanilla. Oak notes were prominent throughout the tasting.

0

Lawrence Rehbein

It taste's pretty good.

0

JasminePoole

It’s the finish that is the surprising part. The spicy cinnamon kicks in quickly and establishes itself as the dominant experience and lifts this bourbon up.Do try it.

0

JasminePoole

Absolutely lovely. It's taste, aroma and flavour is different from other whiskies.

0

JasminePoole

I got it!!!

0

Ema_Mathew

Clean, brilliant honey amber.

0

Ema_Mathew

Maybe it’s more like peppercorn, from the wood, which can leave a similar sensation

1
  • Matt S

    Damn I need that so bad.

Ema_Mathew

This bourbon has more than double in price on the retail market after it claimed “Best in Show Whiskey” at the 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. But it's still worth the money.

0

Lawrence Rehbein

This is a very smooth whiskey.

0

JasminePoole

A Whiskey For A Homey!!

0

JasminePoole

Making ordinary moments feel like special occasions.

0

Lawrence Rehbein

Better than just about anything else I have tried.

1

Bri

Sweet aroma. Oaky. Not harsh for 96 proof. Good aftertaste. Good sour mash and nice sweet flavor from the cab casks. Pop: abrupt Glug: solid

1

JasminePoole

I LOVE IT!!!

1

Lawrence Rehbein

A wonderful sipper!

1

Lawrence Rehbein

This is one of the finest bourbon.

1

Ema_Mathew

My favorite Manhattan is one with Redemption Rye and Peychaud Barrell Aged Bitters

1

Ema_Mathew

It's got good flavor, but, just not a smooth sip.

1

Ema_Mathew

If you’re the type of person that relishes a vigorous kick in the nether regions, I can heartily commend the new-style Noah’s Mill to you. Those (myself included) who prefer to enjoy their entertainments and minimize their discomforts would do well to pass on this one.

0

JasminePoole

Whiskey is good times liquefied.

0

JasminePoole

The scent of whiskey reminds me of how much I deserve to rest.

0

Lawrence Rehbein

Enjoyed this with my friends.

0

JasminePoole

The light music of whiskey falling into a glass-an agreeable interlude.

0

JasminePoole

I can walk on water but I just kind of stumble on whisky

0

Lawrence Rehbein

This is an excellent bourbon! I make my evening Old Fashioned with this superb bottle of relaxation!

0

Lawrence Rehbein

Surprisingly good! I got this to add a more ginger taste to my hot toddies and was blown away at how good it is.

0

CLOE BUTLER

Don’t mind me. I’m just drowning in whiskey.

0

CLOE BUTLER

Mash The Grain, Fill The Soul

0

CLOE BUTLER

Got The Spice of Life

0

Lawrence Rehbein

Taking a sip, the sweetness of this whiskey really comes through.

0

Lawrence Rehbein

Taking a sip, the sweetness of this whiskey really comes through.

0

CLOE BUTLER

What whiskey will not cure, there is no cure for

0

CLOE BUTLER

Whisk Taker

0

LukeElledge

Has anyone tried Barrell Armida? I love it, but it does have some unique flavors.

0

LukeElledge

Had a great day.... finally found my states OF SiB.... and also picked up a bottle of their delicious Bainbridge. If ya'll haven't heard of this, I highly suggest you look into it. The smoothest pour I've ever had. Talk about a Crem Brulè!! Not the higher proof that I'm used to, but one of the most delicious pours I've ever had. 🤌🏽🥃🤌🏽

0

LukeElledge

Got something special when I was up in Kentucky over the weekend.

1
  • Bourbon Buff

    Did you get it engraved?

  • LukeElledge

    Yes got it engraved

LukeElledge

Bold! Hot. Drinks hotter than his its proof. Flavor packed. Peppery, sweetness in the form of burnt caramel, oily, and oak.

0

JasminePoole

It’s whisky buddy.

2

JasminePoole

Whisky people never feel alone.

0

LukeElledge

Great pour! Actually just cracked it tonight for first time. Very impressed!

0

JasminePoole

A peg of whisky keeps you fresh.

0

JasminePoole

Celebrate with whisky, enjoy the success.

0

JasminePoole

I become creative with a sip of whisky.

0

JasminePoole

Heard lots of great things on this one!

0

Lawrence Rehbein

Great Spice finish !!

0

LukeElledge

Never had. High West! Saw it behind the counter at local Woodmans! Anyone tried it … thought?

0

JasminePoole

Cheer up! It’s whisky.

0

LukeElledge

Well. Here in Fl this is rare to find.

1

JasminePoole

Charming people drink whisky.

0

LukeElledge

I’ve grown pretty fond of this for every day go to.

0

JasminePoole

Love it! Smooth and Very enjoyable bourbon.

0

Ema_Mathew

Love it! Not to sweet and then after first sip you get the warmth. Overall a delicious bourbon, I'd order it again and keep it stocked in the bar.

0

Ema_Mathew

Overall, this is a nice whiskey with a slightly complex flavor profile that some whiskey drinkers will love, and others will just be mildly excited by the lack of flavor density

0

Ema_Mathew

Tastes of caramel and oak...nice sipping bourbon. This is an excellent bourbon!!!!

0

Lawrence Rehbein

This was a good, smoothing, sipping whiskey.

0

Ema_Mathew

It fills your mouth with a slight burn up front, but at 111 proof, the warmth is expected and appreciated.

0

Ema_Mathew

This has a really nice finish. Tons of flavors coming through after you swallow. I'm a fan.

0

Lawrence Rehbein

It is well balanced, smooth, and flavorful to drink.

0

Lawrence Rehbein

It's pretty basic bourbon with a good balance of sweet and oak.

0

Ema_Mathew

it’s more of a honeyed and elegant bourbon rather than a spice bomb

0

Ema_Mathew

Wow, I was wrong to wait so long have one of these again because this Bourbon is excellent.

1

Ema_Mathew

The flavors were complex and moved gracefully, bringing out multiple at once of the elements typically found in rye whiskey

0

Ema_Mathew

The flavors were complex and moved gracefully, bringing out multiple at once of the elements typically found in rye whiskey

0

JasminePoole

Relax and take a sip. You won’t regret it.

1

JasminePoole

The party starts when the whiskey is served.

1

Lawrence Rehbein

This is a smooth, almost delicate whiskey, and makes an excellent sipper.

1

Lawrence Rehbein

This is a smooth, almost delicate whiskey, and makes an excellent sipper.

0

JasminePoole

To some, it’s simply a glass of whiskey. To me, it’s a taste of heaven.

0

Lawrence Rehbein

The taste is fantastic. A nice sweetness comes in with the bourbon barrels.

1

LukeElledge

Drinking it right now, great pour!! Cheers!

0

LukeElledge

Has anyone tried this, just received it from a friend

1
  • Mike White-Cearley

    my favorite for old fashioned drinks!

LukeElledge

Oh wow, I’ve heard single barrel was good, but man I was not expecting it to be this good... especially with such a light nose!

0

LukeElledge

This stuff is sooo good.

1

LukeElledge

My Brother-in-law from Texas recommended me this bourbon. I just tried it today and it is outstanding. Excellent pour!

1
  • user-905

    Just visited Garrison Bros. distillery. Great tour and tasting, worth a visit if you are in the area.

Lawrence Rehbein

I sip it straight, it is smooth yet complicated enough to make it wonderfully enjoyable.

0

JasminePoole

Seen through the gold of old Scotch, life seems more beautiful.

0

JasminePoole

The water was not fit to drink. To make it palatable, we had to add whisky. By diligent effort, I learned to like it

0

JasminePoole

It was amazing

0

JasminePoole

I LOVE IT!

0

JasminePoole

TRY IT YOU WILL NEVER REGRET

0

Lawrence Rehbein

This is some of the absolute BEST bourbon you can buy! Great in mix drinks or on the rocks.

0

EDLESON2K6

Nulu Toasted Bourbon finish series

0

JasminePoole

Mash The Grain, Fill The Soul.

0

JasminePoole

Don't Be Weak, Drink A Whiskey A Week

0

Lawrence Rehbein

No one dares to leave the club without this bourbon.

0

Ema_Mathew

This is a good, basic bourbon to keep in your collection for mixing or for enjoying in a short glass over some ice.

0

Ema_Mathew

Smooth and rich. There's a high rye content in the mash bill. Aged in heavily charred casks for an average of 5-8 years

1

Ema_Mathew

I just picked a bottle of Scissortail up this weekend. It's alright. It's light, very smooth, but still very young, I get a lot of corn and alcohol from it.

0

Lawrence Rehbein

Very drinkable with a smooth sweet flavor. Definitely a sipper, not a mixer!

0

Ema_Mathew

it has a long, smooth yet slightly peppery finish.

1

Ema_Mathew

mouthfeel is incredible, the taste is decadently rich

0

Ema_Mathew

mouthfeel is incredible, the taste is decadently rich

0

JasminePoole

Like to cheers-up with friends, drink whisky.

1

JasminePoole

Charming people drink whisky.

0

LukeElledge

I am a fan of Rye Bourbon. I like Wild Turkey, so bought this one to try today and I really like it.

1

JasminePoole

Feel the rhythm of whisky.

1

LukeElledge

Great pour!! cheers

0

LukeElledge

Makes a great old fashioned.

0

Ema_Mathew

i definitely enjoyed notes of vanilla and chocolate

1

Ema_Mathew

No smoky flavor, but it’s a nice mild flavor. Can’t go wrong purchasing this one!!

1

Ema_Mathew

Sip slowly, straight or on the rocks.😋

1

JasminePoole

Whisky is my best friend, he never left me.

1

JasminePoole

Feel the rhythm of whisky.

1

JasminePoole

Whisky can take to the new world.

1

Lawrence Rehbein

Happiness is having a rare steak, a bottle of whisky.

1

Lawrence Rehbein

One of the reasons whiskey is so popular is that there’s no single way to enjoy it.

2

Lawrence Rehbein

Whiskey is the new Coffee !!

1

Ema_Mathew

stands up well as an easy sipper

1

Ema_Mathew

Smooth and delicious. It's now my go to bourbon. Their cask strength bourbon is great too!

2

Ema_Mathew

It’s the best flavored iced tea , not too sweet!!

2

user-905

No longer being distributed county wide. Now only available in limited quantities in Kentucky liquor stores. Hard to find.

0

Ema_Mathew

smooth, bold taste!

0

Ema_Mathew

tastes just like Blantons Gold but at a fifth of the price

1

Ema_Mathew

I drink it neat and love the flavors. It’s a bit harsh at first, but the finish is divine.

1

JasminePoole

it was soo gooood!!!!

1

JasminePoole

worth the price!!!

1

JasminePoole

smile!!! it's whiskeyy!

1

Lawrence Rehbein

The perfect blend of whiskey.

1

Lawrence Rehbein

Smooth and Delicious !!!

1

LukeElledge

Love the whiskey love the price

1

LukeElledge

Newest addition kinda sweet but all around a good pour.

1

LukeElledge

A timeless style of malt whisky.

1

Ema_Mathew

classic pour, smooth, easy on the palate with creamy caramel, caramel corn & vanilla

1

JasminePoole

Whiskey is good times liquefied.

1

Ema_Mathew

concentrated vanilla aroma & a very young bourbon. And it tastes like it.

1

JasminePoole

There’s no right time to drink whiskey. You just gotta live and celebrate your being.

1

Ema_Mathew

Very drinkable with a smooth sweet flavor. Definitely a sipper, not a mixer!

1

JasminePoole

Don’t Be Weak, Drink A Whiskey A Week

0

Ema_Mathew

It's on the sweeter side, but the complexity and authenticity of the flavors makes it stand out. Absolutely worth a try!

1

Ema_Mathew

Fistful has a lot of flavor

2

Ema_Mathew

Bold and spicy with a smooth finish!!!

1

JasminePoole

It’s whisky buddy!!!

1

JasminePoole

Eat-drink-enjoy. It’s whiskey Wednesday!!!

2

JasminePoole

A peg of whisky keeps you fresh.

2

Lawrence Rehbein

A smooth sipping whiskey , Best I ever tasted.

2

Lawrence Rehbein

One of my favourite whiskey.

1

Lawrence Rehbein

This whiskey is smooth! Very good sipping .

0

JasminePoole

Sing-drink whisky...

1

JasminePoole

Charming people drink whisky.

1

Lawrence Rehbein

This peanut butter whiskey is simply amazing. A real true peanut butter taste.

1

JasminePoole

I like it!!!!!!

1

Ema_Mathew

Hits the palate in a very crowd pleasing way ⋅ Superb sipper

1

Ema_Mathew

Quite smooth to drink neat ⋅ Good for mixing ⋅

1

JasminePoole

The smell that is matters.

1

JasminePoole

I feel Friday night with whisky.

2

JasminePoole

I have secret love that is whisky.

3

user-942

Decisions Decisions

0

user-942

Time for a sip of Basil Haydens

2

GrainBarley

Just hanging out with my friend Jameson

2

Ema_Mathew

Rolls nicely down the jawline ⋅ Perfect for sipping

1

Ema_Mathew

Overall sip is surprisingly full-flavored ⋅ Offers a nice mouthfeel

1

Ema_Mathew

Far smoother and easier to drink

0

JasminePoole

Don’t be drunker, be a whisky lover.

0

JasminePoole

Lets have a whiskey!!

1

JasminePoole

A glass of whisky can change your mood.

0

Lawrence Rehbein

Great taste, smooth from start to finish.

0

Lawrence Rehbein

It smells really nice.

1

Lawrence Rehbein

A splendid taste with a warm feel to it. Not to smoky but silky smooth.

2

Lawrence Rehbein

It's like drinking your dessert! So smooth and too easy going down!

0

JBAZ

I don’t like wine so I figured this may be my new past time after 50. Good start?

5

Andrew

Just made it into my top 10!!!

0

Ema_Mathew

Quick finish with little heat ⋅ Cleanest, smoothest and best tasting whiskey

1

Ema_Mathew

Complex array of sweet and earthy notes

0

LukeElledge

Finally got me an Old Fitz!

3

LukeElledge

Just had this this weekend. Deliciousness. Need to go get me one again.

3

LukeElledge

Finally got one! Can't wait to crack this.

7
  • Zech

    how was that??

JasminePoole

Be pretty with whisky lovers.

1

JasminePoole

had a good one!!!

2

JasminePoole

Celebration without whisky, smile without life

2

Pfotey

Picked this one up at the distillery in October. Holy smokes is this good. Nose: vanilla/oak/caramel. Taste: brown sugar/toasted marshmallow/orange/and pepper. Long lasting mouth feel and at 109 not overwhelming heat.

4

JasminePoole

I feel Friday night with whisky.

0

JasminePoole

Whisky never betrays.

0

JasminePoole

yummyyyy!!!!

1

dcdav

Satisfied

4

Pfotey

Great visit to Kentucky and doing a private selection barrel pick.

3

Lawrence Rehbein

I really love how smooth the regular bourbon is from American Born, the peach is very sugary sweet.

0

Lawrence Rehbein

Favorite mixing bourbon. I use this for nice whiskey sours and bourbon manhattans.

1
  • Klint

    Definitely a good one for the price.

JasminePoole

Feel the taste!!!!

0

JasminePoole

Have a whisky and forget your breakup.

0

JasminePoole

It was soo Gooood!!!!!

1

user-1046

Trying something new

5

BDT77

1

Ema_Mathew

Deep notes of blackberry and a tang with the smokiness of the whiskey barrels make this my favorite

0

Ema_Mathew

SIPPIN' savannah!!!

1

Ema_Mathew

It is a high rye bourbon, but the actual mash mix is a mystery. Regardless, I really enjoy this product and plan to purchase many more bottles.

1

JasminePoole

Cheer up! It’s whisky.

1

JasminePoole

Whisky gives the power of imagination.

1

JasminePoole

Forget your bad days, have whisky.

2

Lawrence Rehbein

Courage is found when whiskey is around.

3

Lawrence Rehbein

Bring out that confidence with a glass of whiskey.

3

user-1055

5

Matt4183

Some good bourbon

7

Beindorf Bed Breakfast & Bourbon

Daily drinker, Tuesday edition.

3

Pfotey

5

Ema_Mathew

Pretty strong wood/barrel taste for a bourbon. Good economical alternative to Red Label

2

Ema_Mathew

Great flavor, great texture, great in coffee and cocktails.

2

Ema_Mathew

Viscous and powerful, extremely tannic (almost obnoxiously so). Packs a punch.

2

JasminePoole

I imagine my love when I have whisky.

3

JasminePoole

Strong nerves people drink whisky.

3
  • Klint

    Sounds good, is it overly sweet?

Abhayo

Sooo smooth...

6

Ema_Mathew

well worth the price!👍 Easy to drink neat. Very smooth and a great flavor.

6

Ema_Mathew

Strong and full of flavor! Lasting warmth of cinnamon!!!

5

Ema_Mathew

To me it’s a refreshing drink in a glass with ice to take the edge off of my day. The right balance of flavors and I love it.

5

Lawrence Rehbein

The flavors are really amazing!!

3

Ema_Mathew

An excellent bourbon.Good mixer!!!

4

Ema_Mathew

Pretty enjoyable bourbon ⋅ Smooth whiskey⋅

6

Zech

Happy Friday sippers

7
  • homicidecop1189

    One of my top 5 for sure

user-1081

Buffalo Trace

5

Bourbon Whisperer

Alright, alright, alright.....

4

Storm20

Chillin

6
  • user-1133

    love a goid cigar with my Bourbon 👍

Thorns and Roses

Seeing what this may be Ike. Nothing like variety.

6

Matt4183

Thank you veterans 🙏 ❤️

3

Pfotey

Thoughts?

3

CThree11

Happy Veteran's Day

3

Pfotey

2

Matt4183

Another great whiskey empty

2

user-945

Sipping something new

1
  • Klint

    Haven't seen that one, how is it?

Matt4183

Who is ready for Yellowstone

4

Pfotey

3

homicidecop1189

Wife got me a subscription for anniversary . I recommend the magazine . Informative great taste test reviews and drink recipes

1

homicidecop1189

Not a bad prize for a raffle . Thanks St. V-M boys soccer

6
  • CaptMayhem

    good stuff, one brand I can drink either way on ice or straight up .

DTOM15

How to stay warm in the winter...

5

DTOM15

Couldn't find it in the app, but this is pretty good

2

Machete1969

Not expensive but very good!

3

StrawBoss864

9
  • lividc

    Bulleit is my #1 especially the 10yr

Pfotey

Damn good Manhattan with Amaro!

6
  • user-1512

    There we go. How you like that combo?

Matt S

Lil toasty in here.

7

user-1233

So Many Decisions!!!

7
  • user-1395

    I have the rabbit hole finished in a sherry cask. I've never tasted anything as bitter as that. I don't mean that in a good way either. I will accept if someone says my tastes aren't sophisticated enough but I bought my last bottle of that! 😎

user-1240

Moved to Texas in September. Finally starting to put together the new bourbon/Whiskey bar.

6

user-1243

Probably my favorite. Any opinions on it?

8
  • Scott Nordquist

    Very good whiskey, didn’t last long in my house and I love the back story

Kelsey Read

Try out this new collection NOW..

10

Matt S

The KEEP!

7

Elena

If you put a gun to my head and told me I could only drink one whiskey brand for the rest of my life, I'd have to go with...

6
  • BourbonDaddy

    Extremely underrated! 101, Rare Breed, and Kentucky Spirit pretty much always on hand in my house.

user-1267

This is my wall Bar that I built! I love Bourbon but I touch and taste a little bit of everything!

12
  • Matt4183

    wow what a great bar

user-1278

This is my bar

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  • user-1267

    Nice!!!!!!!!

  • user-1267

    love your selection and the Ceiling Shelves are a beautiful and off the chain idea!

  • Abhayo

    Looks like a nice place to have a drink and occasionally let out an "Ooh Rah!"

  • Donald Cobb

    Love the bar Marine!!! Semper Fi!!!!!!

  • Lord Dragon

    Wow!

Elena

Thought to re-watch TVD with salvatore brothers bourbon brand #thevampirediaries #stefan #damon #bourbon #brothersbond #salvatore #ian somerhalder #paulwesley

12
  • Jason Bateman

    it is a delicious way to enjoy the show

  • Andrew S.

    i have been looking all over for that. I guess the only place to get it is online. is it good?

ol'cable dawg

Not bad, mild flavor though.

9
  • CaptMayhem

    how is this never had this brand before, and do u like yours on ice or straight up.

flybum62

9

flybum62

6

flybum62

Blue Label & F&F Opus X kind of night.

10

Elena

I want it, I got it. #weekendvibes

11

CaptMayhem

Hello everyone

7

user-1366

STARLIGHT Distillery great pour

7

Matt4183

A great bourbon 😋

17
  • dcdav

    indeed It is

CaptMayhem

I'm mostly a straight up type of guy when it comes to my bourbons and whiskies And scotches but but there is some that I like on ice or the rocks what do you all prefer better straight up or on the rocks, ice....

9
  • Lord Dragon

    I like everything on the rocks.

homicidecop1189

Early Christmas Present from my lovely wife !

17

BourbonDaddy

Mondays

8
  • user-427

    Good produt

  • CaptMayhem

    how is that..

  • BourbonDaddy

    I really like it, and quite honestly, I like most of the other Wild Turkey brands as well. That particular Remus was a local store pick. Really enjoying it.

  • Lord Dragon

    Picked up a bottle of Wind Turkey Longbranch today. It's good.

user-1425

I’m just getting Started into this Bourbon journey and education! I’m having a lot of fun figuring out what I actually like. I’d love some suggestions!

11
  • Bobby Kenny

    I'm with ya. Just started myself

  • Dave

    Try Blade and Bow

  • Bourbon Buff

    Try Nulu, a bit expensive but amazing flavors

  • Duane G

    Woodford Double Oaked. My personal go-to time and again as a complex yet affordable bourbon. It's great neat and mixed in a cocktail. Store picks of this are usually exceptionally good and can be picked up for no more than $60 in my area.

  • Lord Dragon

    A few to try: Bib and Tucker, Four Roses, Basil Hayden's, Jim Beam Black, and Wild Turkey Longbranch. If you want to try some higher end stuff, try Blanton's, W.L. Weller, E.H. Taylor, and Eagle Rare...if you can find them...

Bobby Kenny

Just started drinking two months ago. Developed a taste after my first round of COVID-19

9
  • Lord Dragon

    2 months and you're already drinking Blanton's? Good for you.

CaptMayhem

Really good scotch

6

DaytonBourbonNewbie

My score from the other day!

13

Jake Roberts

Just opened a bottle of Floatboat. Good but has that real burn at the end.

2
  • Jake Roberts

    Flatboat.

  • Lord Dragon

    Toss a few ice cubes in the glass!

Paul

That which is most true....

4

ChipEater99999

Early Christmas present

8
  • Lord Dragon

    very cool!

Pfotey

2

homicidecop1189

OHLQ Single Barrel Saturday . Plus a couple of add ons.

2

J.D.R.

My personal collection

9
  • Lord Dragon

    Very nice! Quite a few of my favorites.

Pfotey

4

user-bourbongood

Not bad

2

D-Morris

2
  • D-Morris

    Not too bad.

user-1507

Thank you for allowing me to jion.

4

The Dano1072

Its the most wonderful time of the year! Its not bourbon but its right for the occasion!

2

Block

Nice find

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  • dcdav

    how is it? been meaning to pick one up

  • Block

    very good

  • ecengel

    It is delicious!

  • ecengel

    It is delicious!

  • D-Morris

    Just saw this. I guess I should’ve got it.

  • Lord Dragon

    The standard $25 Four Roses is one of my daily sippers, but I haven't tried this. What is your opinion?

user-1366

Some of my latest buys

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D-Morris

Not heard about Yellowstone but this is a special hand picked batch.

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  • JDubnKC

    The four roses single angle Barrell is a staple for me at home. I haven't had the hand picked Yellowstone. The more common one has gained a lot of popularity since the show. Let us know how this one is.

  • Lord Dragon

    The standard $20ish Four Roses is one of my daily sippers. I haven't tried the single barrel yet. What is your opinion?

Matt S

Wowza

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  • Matt S

    Ah yes. The infamous “in the car crotch shot” pic. Sorry about that. Too excited.

  • Lord Dragon

    From Michter's? Is this your favorite?

Albinoguitman

I'm looking for an online liquor store that ships to Ohio. Can anyone help?

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  • firefighter1595

    Cask cartel

  • Albinoguitman

    they seem a bit over priced. have you ever checked out Frootbat?

  • Lord Dragon

    I've ordered from Frootbat.com a few times. They are on the spendy side, but the local Total Wine is often out of good bourbons and doesn't ship to my area, so IMO Frootbat is worth it. Shipping takes about a week and requires an adult to sign for the shipment, but the packaging is solid.

  • BREwing72

    Check out Total Wine out of Delaware. My wife bought this exact bottle for her boss for Christmas. Not 100% sure if they ship across state lines but can't hurt to check.

user-1535

I have been drinking bourbon for about two years now. Really getting into now and trying a lot of different juices. I know Crown is not a bourbon, but it is so smooth and easy to drink. I use one block ice. QUESTION: Can you recommend a Bourbon as smooth as Crown¿P

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  • user-615

    I would recommend Basil Hayden, a sweet oak and raisin or dried cherries.

  • KenRamoss

    How about Angel Envy? It has a smooth Maple Syrup and Chocolate flavour.

  • CTATUM

    Four Roses is my go to

  • dcdav

    old forester 1910

  • homicidecop1189

    I agree. Basil Hayden’s won’t disappoint you

nikkihutson

If you’re local to NKY or on the Bourbon trail, you gotta check out Neeley’s!

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slice of life

My wife retired and the office transformed into my new bar. Building a nice collection.

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  • JDubnKC

    I'm jealous of the new bar and someone retiring. Congrats to you both.

user-1458

Social Still. Bethlehem, Pa Old Fashion.

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Pfotey

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  • Bourbon_Poppy

    Saw this tonight at a local liquor store. what do you think?

user-1582

You can't have too many.

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  • Lord Dragon

    As I've never tried Blanton's, I just ordered several bottles online. What is your take? Are they worth the hype?

user-1194

Gonna be a great holiday!

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  • Lord Dragon

    Nice. Now that you've tried both, and considering they're both products of the Buffalo Trace distillery, what are your thoughts that the one on the left goes for $25 while the one on the right can go for $250?

Pfotey

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user-1612

1.75L, $109.99

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  • user-1832

    Wow. Way over priced. Great bourbon though.

user-1612

Batch #6, Bottle #09825

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user-966

Won in the OH lottery….. pour or sell?

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  • Bourbon Buff

    Pour!

  • DrewC513

    pour!

  • homicidecop1189

    Pour

  • MiketheDrammer

    Send it over I'll decide haha jk


  • Definitely pour

DrewC513

Wrapping and cracking open a new one!

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  • MiketheDrammer

    Love that one enjoy :)

MiketheDrammer

First post on the app here, cheers!! Just got these in today, good low proofer, only buy at msrp though!

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DrewC513

Wife did a thing for me for Christmas!

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  • Lord Dragon

    She's a keeper!

JDubnKC

New to the app and setting up my bar. I found this in the last month and noticed it's not in the database. Anyone else had this? Mix of 15 and 8 yr by Calumet.

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  • slice of life

    I have a 16yr old bottle, taking to my brother in laws for a party tonight. will let you know how it taste.


  • Just bought a bottle of the mixed age was highly recommended. Opening tonight will update after

  • JDubnKC

    Keep me posted

  • slice of life

    16yr old was very good, we all enjoyed.

  • JDubnKC

    Glad to hear it. will check that one out as well.

user-945

Tonight's pour

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user-1664

Great shopping in Syracuse NY today

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  • Lord Dragon

    Heyzeus! That's an expensive trip!

user-1676

Kentucky Straight bourbon whiskey.

4

homicidecop1189

My Christmas gifts from my amazing wife.

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abridges850

Found a few Dusty’s!!!!

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Pfotey

5

DrewC513

Today's grabs!

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  • user-1729

    what voyage?

  • DrewC513

    voyage 24

  • Bourbon Buff

    Let me know if you like the Jefferson's Ocean Aged

  • user-1825

    I do. Like most of their stuff.

Htown216

Secret Santa came through with one of my favorites that's not sold in my state... Cheers!

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  • Heath

    I picked up a bottle last Christmas in San Antonio at a small liquor store.

Allan-CT

Very smooth, like the label reads silky, sweet, spicy ... and it's smooth. Got it at Costco.

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Jason Hedge

Makers and maple syrup Old fashion

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  • Bourbon_Poppy

    Pappy & Co. and Blanton's offer Barrel aged maple syrup that would go nicely in that drink.

user-1791

Here is my Christmas gifts

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user-1796

Finally got my own bottle. Tis the season

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  • Lord Dragon

    Just ordered some online. So expensive! Can't wait to try it. Hope it lives up to the hype.

  • slice of life

    You will enjoy it, very smooth. I was lucky to get a small bottle ($36) when vacationing in Virginia and recently got the 750ml bottle from ABC liquor in Florida(vault purchase)

JDubnKC

Christmas gift. Looking forward to trying this one for the first time.

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  • Bourbon_Poppy

    How was it?

  • Tx Bourbon 22

    Very smooth and great flavor profile on that Bourbon!

  • Bobby Kenny

    One of my top 3

Thin Brew Line est 2020

Just tried this for the first time. I'm more of a bourbon fan but this scotch whiskey is really something special.

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  • user-1800

    Certain scotches are very good. Others are quite bad

user-1800

Any ideas what this will taste like?

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  • JDubnKC

    I'm a novice, but I would say a mix of a spicy rye with campfire smoke. It's very unique.

  • Thin Brew Line est 2020

    Sounds like this might be right up my alley.

Pfotey

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BREwing72

Happy New Years!

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BREwing72

Adding these in my history as they were both very good and want to remember these for the next time I'm in Delaware.

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  • slice of life

    Chestnut Farms bottled and Bond is very good.

BREwing72

Loved the burn of their bourbon.

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  • Scott Nordquist

    Good bourbon!!

BREwing72

Happy New Year!

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SilverSonic

Christmas Goodies

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  • Thin Brew Line est 2020

    That's a magical Christmas right there!

  • user-1063

    Look up the history on Nelson Bros. Very interesting!

  • DrewC513

    why is this a picture from my house?

user-1837

Where can I find Elijah Craig A 122 in Georgia for fair price?

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Micheal Haley

Few scores and Christmas gifts over the holidays!

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  • Micheal Haley

    the Few and the Heavens Door are barrel picks I found at Wine on Broadway in Quincy, IL.

  • Thin Brew Line est 2020

    How is the Bulleit? I have yet to try it.

Alex

My haul for Christmas this year

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Pfotey

Amazing!

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Bourbon_Poppy

New to the App. Hope to find some reviews on bourbons and see what others find out in the Bourbonverse! I live in Southern Indiana and make frequent trips to the Kentucky and local distilleries. I picked this up the other day from a store in Seymour, IN.

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  • Bourbon Buff

    Nice pick! Hope you enjoyed it

Bourbon_Poppy

Highly recommend these bourbon products. Both are sold at the storefronts in Louisville or online.

3

Thin Brew Line est 2020

You can use any bourbon that has a caramel/apple touch to it, mix with Rumchata, on the rocks, topped with whipped cream, sprinkled cinnamon and a cinnamon stick. Great Holiday drink. Cheers!

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Bourbon_Poppy

Christmas from my wonderful Wife!!

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  • Bobby Kenny

    Holy cow!!

  • BREwing72

    That's a great one!

  • Lovett

    Did she find those in Indiana?

Bourbon_Poppy

Went hunting in Southern Indiana yesterday. Got quite a haul and didn't break the bank🤣

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Bearded Sloth loves Bourbon

Eagle rare 10yr @ Holy Grail Pub

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  • ChipEater99999

    my favorite

Bearded Sloth loves Bourbon

Smooth and delicious

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Bourbon_Poppy

Heading to Buffalo Trace on 2/2. Hope it's a Blantons Day!

6

Bourbon_Poppy

I'm working on a shelf for my den. I'll be combining these displays from my living room and dining room.

8

DrewC513

Found today at one of my favorite stores!

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  • Bobby Kenny

    Just had 4 glasses last night. Good value

Gary

It's just a start.

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  • Bobby Kenny

    Not a fan of Larceny

Gary

But the search continues.

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  • Bobby Kenny

    I'm jelly

  • CK-1209

    You Literally made me 😆

Bourbon_Poppy

Ran down to Buffalo Trace today just to hit the gift store. They had Blanton's for $63.95 a bottle. Limit one per person. My wife went with me, so I got two!! Got some other goodies as well. We go back on the 2nd for a tour. Hope it's not another Blanton's day. I can't buy any more for 90 days. Stopped at a nice bar for lunch in Louisville. Check out that bourbon selection!

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Oli

Lots of reading material!

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  • Gary

    wow!

Pfotey

Salut!

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  • Tyler Terrell

    just picked up my first bottle of EHT small batch today! stoked to find one cheers

  • Dan

    Hands down the best bourbon I’ve ever tasted.

Bourbon_Poppy

Got around to opening the BBC Collaboration. If you don't like finished bourbon, this probably isn't for you. I do like them. It's not as sweet as Angel's Envy or RH Derringer. Is dry on the pallet and finishes srong.

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user-1939

Best wishes for a great 23

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  • JamieF

    where can I get some if these bourbon and whiskey? my abc store doesn't carry everything mostly basics.

homicidecop1189

She sees what they have and text me at work . So we both picked it !

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Jason Hedge

Smoked Basil Hayden

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  • Bobby Kenny

    Haven't tried that yet

  • Lovett

    I really like Basil Hayden and I really want to try the Basil Hayden red wine finish!!

Tyler Terrell

Bottle kill. Just a quick and dirty whiskey sour.

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user-1612

Really smooth. Very nice!

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Kyle P

Bad weather evenings and a good bourbon. Wild Turkey 101

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user-1684

Had the day off and did some shopping. Don’t tell the wife

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  • Bobby Kenny

    Blade and Bow is amazing. Had a couple swigs last night

Lovett

Picked up a beauty yesterday!

8
  • Bobby Kenny

    Nice, next on my list

Bobby Kenny

I haven't. I'll add to my list

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homicidecop1189

Tonight’s Pour.

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CK-1209

Buffalo Trace

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CK-1209

Old Foster 1910

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  • Árgy K

    found this to strong and smooth finish without the burn of an old bourbon. very good!!

Lovett

My pour tonight. One of my absolute favorites!

5

John and Kelsey Hutson

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  • How was the Wild Turkey Rye?

John and Kelsey Hutson

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John and Kelsey Hutson

10

John and Kelsey Hutson

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  • user-2549

    How is the Tin Cup?

Pfotey

Chocolate, cherry, citrus and sweetness of brown sugar. 💯 proof (triple cask) finished in sherry/cognac barrels. Fantastic.

6


High West Double Rye smoked with Oak chips along side an Ave Maria Reconquista, doesn't get much better.

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JeffG55

Old Grandad 114 old fashion. Eff the Cowgirls!

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Matt

Great weekend, playoff football, bourbon- Jefferson reserve, and cigars...LG

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  • user-2118

    great stuff!

user-2097

New to the group. Cheers all.

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Thin Brew Line est 2020

Keeping these guys on the first row busy. Cheers!

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  • James Ball

    This pic looks great👌

user-2112

Had a little whiskey tasting for my friends. I'm trying to win them over.

6

user-1366

Trying new things. And winning.

10

Midwest Cappers

New to the bourbon game. Nice old fashioned to end a long day

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  • Thin Brew Line est 2020

    Four Roses is awesome!

Thebourbs

Enjoying some Blantons and Michter’s . Not a bad night so far .

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Stew1990

Eagle rare

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  • Mark Harmon

    it really nice to see eagle rare

user-2077

😊😊

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Lovett

Got my second bottle of Antique 107 so I opened one and had a pour! Not too bad!

5

Dave Regal

Midwinter’s Night Dram. Sweet pour with nice caramel notes and what tastes like a black liqourice finish. I now understand the hype and the price tag. Good stuff!

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  • Chandy18

    What act did you get?

  • user-2296

    I’m intrigued by this bottle currently trying to get my hands on one glad to hear the good review

Chandy18

This is a bit late.. But this is the wife’s and I haul for December. We have been moving, so it has been delayed.

12

Thin Brew Line est 2020

Four Roses always brings it home! Football playoffs and bourbon!

6

Thin Brew Line est 2020

Well, this was mini, a small gift from a friend. Their Peach moonshine is better than their whiskey. It is actually loaded with peaches.

4

Stew1990

Johnnie walker double black, much better than regular black label in my opinion

4

user-2194

I just picked this up. Recommend at total wine. I enjoyed it over ice.

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  • Thin Brew Line est 2020

    I've been looking at this stuff but haven't grabbed some yet.

jAsEn

Now I want to try the different options. This is so good.

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Lovett

Picked up this beauty this weekend!

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Pfotey

Heaven Hill experience selection. Delicious!

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  • Lovett

    I want to try Bernheim. I have heard good things!

  • user-2309

    I really enjoyed this

MSeuss

Incredibly smooth and great taste.

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  • user-2218

    just got some last night liked it very much

  • RynoK

    Nice! What recipe (mash bill and yeast strain) was that? Just cracked an OESV that was delicious!

Steven Hicks

Picked up this beauty on Saturday. Oaky and delicious!

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  • iCruzPR

    How much you pick it up for?

Thin Brew Line est 2020

Can't wait to dive into this!

4

DKSchneider

Bookers 8 year Small Batch.

8

Thin Brew Line est 2020

Got the mini's to try and evaluate before spending on the full size. Not a fan of the Larceny but the Cooper's Craft is unique and not too bad. Newer bourbon, with honey mint on the top end, yet light and smooth going down and a birch on the nose from the onset. May give it a go.

5

Lovett

Having a little double oaked tonight!

8

Chandy18

Trying this guy we picked up tonight!

3

Thin Brew Line est 2020

First time hitting the 9 year small batch and wow! It's a mashbill so I didn't expect it to be this sweet. Oak, vanilla with a hint of caramel hit the nose as you take the first sip. Some spice accompanies the sweet flavor. With a caramel hue to it, sweet and slightly spicy, it was enjoyable. Glad I grabbed this one. No regrets, not even a single letter!

5

user-2261

If you did not get a chance to grab a bottle of this southern treasure, then shame on you. This tasty bourbon of only seven years comes from the Cathead distillery in Jackson Mississippi. Like a fine southern gentile beverage, this is one you will want to take home and keep all to yourself. I could not locate the bar code with the app. Someone said they only made about 7000 bottles featuring the blues player Luke Mayer. I’ve got my fingers crossed to get my hands on a couple of Series 2 of this gem. Tin photo series 1 is Luke Mayer, so far they have not mentioned the next blues artist to be featured. My wife is sad we couldn’t find two: one to drink and one to put up to collect with the entire series.

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iCruzPR

Coming home with me today

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  • The BourbonRican!

    Haw are ya??

  • iCruzPR

    Hey, how r yaaaa!

  • user-2316

    I love the Knob Creek.

  • iCruzPR

    Had it for the first time, it was great. Also opened up the 12 year knob creek…. Amazing

Stew1990

Jack daniels single barrel select. Very tasty pour

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iCruzPR

This weeks pick up *Old post was deleted for some reason*

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  • The BourbonRican!

    Because haw are yaaaaa?

Thin Brew Line est 2020

#respecttheraildrinks Heard about this being a great well option for the $, so we're going to give it a whirl. The reviews are decent and the articulated smell, sip and taste seem intriguing. We'll see.

3

Lovett

Got lucky today!

8

crsw55

Good Thursday. Jim Beam Double Oak!

5

Stew1990

Elijah craig small batch

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  • Bobby Kenny

    Cheers! I'm with ya

Scoops

First time tasting this

7

Ryan Fell

First pour of this.

9

Stew1990

Old forester 1920. 115 proof

4

Meisinger

Bootleg Volume IV

1

VAUGHN PLATT

Nice price and taste.

3
  • Jrod1101

    Just bought it this evening. $17.00 at my local Walmart

  • The BourbonRican!

    Can’t go wrong with Evan Williams BIB

  • The BourbonRican!

    Good one!

VAUGHN PLATT

Jim Beam

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  • Bobby Kenny

    How is that? I'm going to grab one

FDA

Cheers!!

4

Dan

2023’ additions.

4

Dan

2023’ additions.

3

Dan

2023’ additions.

4

Dan

2023’ additions.

3

Dan

Added this weekend.

8
  • user-2549

    how is that Widow Jane?

Dan

Added this weekend.

7
  • Bobby Kenny

    Love that small batch

Dan

Late 2022’ additions.

4
  • Bobby Kenny

    Wow nice score

  • DrewC513

    Is the WP Smokestock good?

Dan

Good stuff!

6

DrewC513

This weekends grabs!

10

Jay and Deb

Happy Sunday

4

Julie

Football and Bourbon

3

user-2350

Eagle Rare 10 year

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  • DrewC513

    On the rocks!?

Bobby Kenny

Hey All I've been drinking bourbon for a few months now. I have about 30 great bottles, all of which over $50. I need to change my daily drink before I go broke 😂😂😂 anyone recommend a good affordable daily drink?

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  • The BourbonRican!

    Evan Williams BIB

  • Coppercollar

    Larceny!!! Great for daily sippin'!

  • user-2549

    I got a bottle of Benchmark Bonded and it's good. 100 proof and 18.00$ a bottle

Julie

Angela Envy

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Big Worm

Woodford Reserve Double Oaked...Delicious

9
  • BourbonRunner

    Wife got me a bottle of this recently, for not expecting much, blown away how good it is! Enjoy!

Coppercollar

This should get me through the weekend!!

4
  • Frostboro712

    Depends on who is pourin!!!

  • user-2549

    well we won't be seeing you at the A.A. meeting !! it's for quitters anyway...enjoy

The Sewing Room Social Club

A little Green River for the night.

6

The Sewing Room Social Club

6

Kelsey Read

Try out this

5

The Sewing Room Social Club

7

The Sewing Room Social Club

3

Stew1990

Longbranch by wild turkey

2

Pfotey

Really solid bourbons

1

Allan-CT

Bourbon dumped on 11-16-22, from barrel 3750 warehouse 16 on rack 39, 93 proof. Letter S on the top.

4

Big Nasty H

A recommendation while shopping for a little something new.

5

The BourbonRican!

Finally came home with me tonight, very excited!

5

The BourbonRican!

In full celebration mode, these are getting opened tonight too!

5

Dan

He shoots, he scores!!

8

Dan

Looking forward to trying this tonight.

5

MayorPackerBacker

Can anyone help me with the purchase of some Kentucky Beau? I have looked everywhere in KY, TN, IN. Sentimental purchase… any help would be appreciated.

1

Nick

Need some awesome drink ideas!

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FDA

Not too bad and a cool bottle. Think the price was a bit high but…

5
  • q2theheart

    Love the bottle

  • Hunter’s Chase

    That is one sick bottle!

Steve

Got 4

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  • James Ball

    This is special 👌

  • Steve

    thanks. great stuff. I'm gonna see if i can find a buyer for 2

JDubnKC

Having a few guys over to help try some of the old and new.

4

user-2503

Made a great Old Fashion with Raw sugar cane and orange peel and this whiskey was amazing!

5
  • user-2568

    Looks great will have to check it when

user-1366

Got me some now that the bottle won't be around much longer

5
  • user-2156

    redemption isn't bad for something different

Timb77

This is a solid pour

5
  • user-2156

    I've gotta try Weller one of these days it's just pricey in Eaton Colorado for a low proof

Joseph

Louisville ky. ✌️

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  • The BourbonRican!

    Good stuff

  • Bourbon Buff

    the exotics

  • Lovett

    how much did you pay for those bottles?

  • Steve

    199

Church

One of my favorites

9
  • Hockeyrottie

    i want to try the rye

  • Shawn Rushing

    Favorite right there!!!

  • Brian

    I like the Jefferson’s. There pretty good!

  • James Ball

    yaa .. good one

  • Hunter’s Chase

    Nice one. I really like the OCEAN! Call me Billy!

Guido

Wife picked this up for me as a gift....thoughts?

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  • Bourbon Buff

    love it.

  • Jay Miller

    Great gift

  • James Ball

    good one .. try it😎

  • user-2778

    It's good. Got to taste it at their distillery.

Meisinger

My son showing his pick for the night.

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  • James Ball

    cool🤗

Thin Brew Line est 2020

Been eyeballing this and finally grabbed a bottle. It's everything I expected from reading the reviews. Love the oak spire inside the bottle. This brand definitely has a home in the bar.

8

Lovett

My pour tonight! Really good!

8

Lovett

Got a good score yesterday! Thanks to my brother and father for giving me their bottles of rare!!

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  • Jay Miller

    Awesome collection!

Stew1990

Woodford reserve double oaked inside a custom decanter

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user-2584

Came in the mail today….. a fine dam bottle.

6

user-1938

Let the Eagle Fly!

10

Pfotey

This barrel strength from the bottle experience at Heaven Hill is amazing!

7
  • Hunter’s Chase

    One day f my all time favorites! Feel like buying a lotto ticket when I come across it in STL!

user-2598

Loved the lone cypress the hunters moon was not for me but it was still good just very soft

2

Bobby Kenny

It's been a loooong week

3
  • user-2584

    Love me some minor case….. a really good rye

  • Hunter’s Chase

    Love the green label Weller. Hard to find in MO

SipnCruz

This goes well together as a Boulevardier or as a Cynar Toronto 🥃🥃

4

q2theheart

Don’t sleep on this.

4
  • Hunter’s Chase

    What does that compare too? I walk past it most times. No too familiar with them!

  • DrewC513

    one of my favs

Meisinger

7
  • Dan

    #1!!!!

Dan

What a win today…… 3 bottles of Willet rare release purple top & 6 more 750ml Blanton’s!

11

Chuck

Latest find

12

Mike735

Great find. Smooth and tasty

7

Hunter’s Chase

Enjoying a, “Tinman smoked Old Fashion”

8

AmberWizard

Larceny Small Batch - Super Bowl ‘23. Taking care of Gary’s Xmas present.

7

DrewC513

New pickup for the game! 🍻

6

VAUGHN PLATT

Broken barrell

4

DrewC513

Super Bowl line up! 🥃

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  • Jay Miller

    hard to pick one

dominicswhisk(e)yreview

Enjoying some Wild Turkey 101 while watching the Superbowl!! 🥃 Salud

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  • Jay Miller

    Good choice!

  • James Ball

    that's great dude🤩

Christopher Poynter

Awesome Day at Heaven Hill. Bottle your own "You do Bourbon" Experience. Highly Recommend

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  • James Ball

    cool😉

  • DrewC513

    This is my picture.. why did you steal it? lol

The Sewing Room Social Club

5

genegarner67

How old is the rarest bourbon.??

0

user-2202

HBD to me

5

Nate

Just waiting to be cracked 😉! You need two of every bottle, a reserve and one to pour!

5

Nate

Bottles on Reserve and adding every week. I plan on being retired and fishing by 50 so I'm going to need a wide selection of bourbon to keep me occupied. Some fine cigars doesn't hurt anything either.

5
  • Jay Miller

    Great collection!

  • Slangshot30

    I like! I like alot!

Thin Brew Line est 2020

Decision to be made tonight.

3

Thin Brew Line est 2020

The bourbon is always in the front row and the rest is on the wall, to the right.

3

Oscar

5

Stew1990

Winchester double oak. Very tasty budget friendly

3

C-NOTE

Helpful? Accurate? Thoughts?

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  • James Ball

    thanks for this🥰

  • user-2727

    So useful! Thank you!

AmberWizard

Eagle Rare 10 year for Valentine’s Day

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Rusty...H

Starting to come along

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  • user-2727

    Rusty: your house? Stunning!

  • Rusty...H

    it is. had a local build it up for me

  • Bourbon Buff

    impressive 👍 Did you try building your bar on here ?

  • Rusty...H

    not yet. I've got some more bottles coming so I'll get that done soon

C-NOTE

http://www.sazerachouse.com/

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Matt4183

Nice and smooth brandy

2

user-2721

Hello everyone. Looking for some Papi. Would much appreciate any leads. Have a good one

1
  • user-2721

    10 or 15. Any Papi

  • James Ball

    Here's the link https://sipnbourbon.com/product/pappy-van-winkles-family-reserve-20-years-bourbon-whiskey/

Shayden Nelson

Not bad at all. Recently getting into bourbon and this is one of the two bottles I've purchased this week. The other is good Ole Buffalo Trace. Unfortunately bourbon isn't a huge hit where I live so choices are extremely limited. Fortunately these two are readily available. Any recommendations of bottles to hunt for would be appreciated.

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  • user-2727

    You found Buffalo Trace? Nice! Can’t find it, Stagg or Weller here.

  • Shayden Nelson

    buffalo trace is EVERYWHERE HERE!!!

  • user-2770

    WILD TURKEY 101…MAKERS MARK…LARCENY…

Thin Brew Line est 2020

You can't go wrong with Knob Creek!

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  • Bobby Kenny

    Just saying how much I love this

  • rocknrolla1224

    agreed. I'm a fan of there rye too

Chuck

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  • Jay Miller

    Good selection

  • The BourbonRican!

    How’s the Sagamore db oak?

Bobby Kenny

Top tier find for the day. Great body

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  • BourbonHunter

    Widow Jane is always a good choice. 10 yr is good, WJ Decadence is better (if you like sweeter bourbon), WJ Lucky 13 is great stuff

  • Jay Miller

    Any feedback on it?

  • Scott Nordquist

    Love that stuff!!!

The BourbonRican!

Happy Saturday!

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Slangshot30

My 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend MVP

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  • The BourbonRican!

    That’s a good sippppp

  • Jay Miller

    Nice and smooth

  • James Ball

    looks great 🥰

rocknrolla1224

Picked this guy up today on the way home. Don't know much about it. Has anyone had this before?

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  • user-2584

    Last week Thursday we were at Hard Truth in Nashville IN. Great tour and tasting. We picked up a bottle of their Sweet Mash Rye. Excellent. Did not taste that bottle of Rye but I’m sure it’s exceptionally good.

Big House

Looking for good spots to shop in the central ma area

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  • The BourbonRican!

    Yankees spirits/ Teds

  • Slangshot30

    Total wine & More

user-2584

Picked these bottles up on our road trip this past week. Not in view is the MB Roland BIB Bourbon

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  • James Ball

    great collection 👌

Church

Wife brought me this back from TN

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  • James Ball

    You are lucky dude😉

xOBSCURUMx

New to app, hope to open my pallet to a lot of great new bourbons I have yet to discover!! Sharing my bottle of Stag Jr, last patch made with the word “Jr”, hope to open it during a special occasion.

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  • Jay Miller

    That’s a good one to start with!!

  • BrewTheIota

    very good on to start

Slangshot30

Not a bad pour foreals! Taste like the bottom of a carmel butterscotch sundae 😋

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RynoK

Thirsty Thursday. Quench that thirst.

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  • BourbonHunter

    Always solid - great value for $

  • user-2908 Kat

    Four Roses small batch is 1 of my favorites! You can’t go wrong with 4 Roses!

  • Slangshot30

    I enjoy Four Roses when I'm feeling spicy

  • Scott Nordquist

    Very smooth

user-2814

Great gift from a dear friend.

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  • James Ball

    great gift🤩👌

Slangshot30

"Bourbon of the Unknown"

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  • The BourbonRican!

    And???? Good??

  • Slangshot30

    Good...expensive...savoring every pour 😋

  • Scott Nordquist

    Had the St. Patrick’s day e few weeks back, very tasty

The BourbonRican!

Friday vibes!

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Thin Brew Line est 2020

Incredible bottle of joy! Salute!

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Pfotey

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Kona the WonderDawg

Seems to be a lot of bourbons unavailable when adding to my bar. Calumet 10 ur, Ezra brooks distillers cut, Daviess County Toasted Barrell couldn’t find with search or UPC code. Any way to get those added?

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  • Turd Ferguson

    I think they need to update their scan function. I can’t get it to bring up UPC codes for even common bottles.

Nate

Picked up these bad boys while I was on the hunt last night.

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ATL_Bourbon

Bottle swapping with my uncle-in-law. He’s from Florida and I’m from Georgia so we’re sampling each others’ local flavors.

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Nick

Picked this up tonight. Hope its good.

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  • RussC

    It's a nice bourbon. A little bite, nice finish, I think you'll enjoy it.

RussC

A couple of new ones to try tonight.

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  • user-2879

    love these low price great taste bourbons

  • RussC

    me too. I remember drinking buffalo trace when they were practically giving it away at costco.

  • Scott Nordquist

    The Evan Williams doesn’t last long in my house, very smooth for the price

The Smiling Pirate

Love when a recommendation is as good as described. Thanks James! Long Island Bourbon Social.

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The BourbonRican!

Tasting night!

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  • Bobby Kenny

    Omg 18?

Dan

Great score! And 5 different bottles of Smoke wagon.

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user-2869

Best Tennessee Whiskey available...

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user-2879

My beginner collection

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  • Scott Nordquist

    Old grand dad 114 is very good at that price point.

user-2772

Found a few over the weekend

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  • The Sewing Room Social Club

    Nice scores!!! Next to impossible to find the Eagle Rare where I live (Cincy).

  • Bourbon Buff

    Where at??

  • user-2772

    Alabama

  • user-2908 Kat

    Great Buffalo Trace Bourbons!

  • user-2879

    I found a blantons the other day and I can buy an eagle rare but it was badly overpriced

The Sewing Room Social Club

Picked up some local stuff while in Indianapolis this past weekend... never had either before.

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  • Jay Miller

    Did you try yet?

Rusty...H

Nice finds in London

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  • Jay Miller

    finest single barrel bourbon!

Thin Brew Line est 2020

This is so dang good!

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Stew1990

Garrison brothers honey dew

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  • Slangshot30

    I must try the G Brothers 🍯. Big fan of honey bourbon. you should try the Metcalfe's 🍯. it's 90 proof!

  • Stew1990

    ill have to try it. this bottle was a gift and the first honey bourbon ive tried

Slangshot30

Don't sleep on my frequent pour!

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  • Jay Miller

    Wild turkey, the best

homicidecop1189

Todays find .

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C-NOTE

Cheers to National Bottled-in-Bond Day 🥃

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Slangshot30

Frag out Friday!

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  • Turd Ferguson

    Where did you pick up that awesome looking bottle!?

  • Slangshot30

    @ https://heavenhilldistillery.com/?ref=adv

  • Roland Duran

    Cool

Thin Brew Line est 2020

Infused to perfection and delicious!

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Nate

Anyone tried this one yet? Just curious before I pop it. Saint Cloud X Series Abstrakt3

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  • Slangshot30

    negative....but would love to try it

  • Andrew McAfee

    I have this one and it's pretty good. but in my opinion I don't think it lives up to the over $100 tag. if it was like $60 - $80 I would buy it every day. it's still a good daily drink though

  • Nate

    turns out this is one of my new favorite pours! I did some research on this bourbon and found its different bottle to bottle. some better than others but all are solid. as far as the price it seems this one falls in the middle for me, it has a great nose and finish is quite long and somewhat complex for my particular palate. if I see it again I would definitely pick it up for 140$ bones!

  • Nate

    Finish* not fish! must be the bourbon

The BourbonRican!

Happy Bottled in Bond Day!

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  • Nate

    always a great pour if you can get it for under 70$

The BourbonRican!

Buffalo trace night!

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Ryan Fell

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C-NOTE

Whiskey Riot (Dallas) cont.

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  • Slangshot30

    The OE Wheated is 😋

  • C-NOTE

    Absolutely!

user-1815

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Slangshot30

Have any of yall tried blending your own? 40% Weller 12 + 60% Weller Antique 107 = Poor Man's Pappy Van Winkle (95.6 proof) 50% Old Forester 1910 + 50% Old Forester 1920 = Old Forester 1915 (104 proof)

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Stephen Norris

One of my favorites.

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Scott Nordquist

Tasted these 2 over Christmas finally found both

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Scott Nordquist

Collection is getting bigger

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  • Jay Miller

    Amazing collection!

The BourbonRican!

The Grizzly = Beast!!

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Slangshot30

My find today

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The Sewing Room Social Club

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  • user-1938

    All in the Family

  • C-NOTE

    IMO Benchmark is one of the absolute best tasting near shelf bourbons out there 💯

Matt4183

New ones to add to the liquor cabinet

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  • Skairt2

    The Yellowstone is on my signature flight at The Spirit Room where I am an Executive Bourbon Steward.

Meisinger

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user-2770

Thoughts? Comments?

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Guido

Welllllll never had this and a few buddies told me to grab them a bottle for the price....any good?

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Lovett

New display for my bar!

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Ben Robinson

The whiskey collection so far

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  • user-1509

    jealous

  • Scott Nordquist

    There are some pretty tasty bourbons in your collection

Nate

I always look forward to hitting my local stores on Friday! Walked into a store pick of Wild Turkey Kentucky spirit that is phenomenal! #Lake Cumberland Kentucky #South Central Kentucky #Pour it up!!!

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  • user-1509

    great choices! also great part of a great state. enjoy!

The BourbonRican!

Different type of nose and palate. Nose transfers 100% to the palate

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  • user-3131

    Very strange taste. Pine!!

  • iCruzPR

    Hey how are ya?

Thin Brew Line est 2020

Notes of cherry with cinnamon and a hint of brown sugar. Infuse it with your smoker using cherry wood chips and you have a nice smooth drink on the rocks.

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Meisinger

Pouring Heaven's Door to toast my mom on the day after her funeral.

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  • Pfotey

    Sorry for your loss.

  • C-NOTE

    Very cool idea. Condolences 💐 🥃

Pfotey

Can almost smell the bourbon. Lucky shot I captured on our tour.

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user-3068

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Adam Battle

Brother-In-Law won the Pappy lottery in VA!

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  • user-3075

    Dakota is that you? 🤣

MayorPackerBacker

Not a bad day!!

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  • user-2879

    is proper twelve good?

  • user-3136

    I just picked up a Buffalo Trace. I’m excited to try it

  • Scott Nordquist

    Let me know what you think of howler head.

Deedog

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user-3093

Can't wait for my son to turn 21 on October to crack this open

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  • JJLove17

    Best post of the day. Raise them right, respect woman and their bourbon.

Matt LoRusso

This bourbon is just ok but it does go well in an old fashion

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  • MayorPackerBacker

    As a packers fan, I’ve been looking but absolutely no luck here in western KY.

  • Jay Miller

    Looks good!

  • Chanti

    looks good

Karabast

Enjoying a private barrel pour of Wilderness Trail Settlers Select Rye. 102 Proof. Excellent nose with a quick finish. I’d try it again.

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  • user-3131

    Have you tried the high rye bourbon? Black label WT?

Chris

Larceny. Great scent and pretty smooth.

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Slangshot30

Can't decide which New Yorker to sip tonight. Although Iron Smoke did get 95.5 points by Whisky Bible. Higher rating than favorites Buffalo Trace and Blanton's.

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  • Jay Miller

    Sounds great, cheers!

  • user-3158

    Widow Jane! I felt as if the iron smoke had an almost scotch taste to it. Still enjoyed it though.

Slangshot30

Had to do it. Heard nothing but good things about this bottle. However, it's a Colorado Bourbon but....it's distilled in Indiana. Wouldn't that make this an Indiana Bourbon 🤔

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  • user-2908 Kat

    Great Bourbon

  • Oscar

    It’s delicious enjoy

JJLove17

Not listed in the app, single barrel

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user-1939

Smooth!

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Pfotey

Wow!

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  • RynoK

    One of my favorite pours!

VAUGHN PLATT

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  • Jay Miller

    A fine bourbon

Rusty...H

Excited to try this Japan exclusive!

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user-3137

Pretty good bourbon for the money for St Patty's day

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OHBourbon

LONG day at work today. Guess I will wind down with a pour of ER 10 yr. "A dashing young man from Kildeer went down to the pub for a beer instead he drank whiskey and with the ladies, got frisky and soon he got boxed in the ear"

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Slangshot30

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Floated the bottle and got the "S" in BLANTON'S.

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  • Scott Nordquist

    Ready for the barrel stave display…finally

Pfotey

Fire!! So good!!

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  • Bourbon.Col

    this stuff is delicious, I am glad to see it is not only available at the distillery anymore

HARV

I bought and tried this RITTENHOUSE RYE BOURBON for the first time... AWESOME!!!

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  • Oscar

    Have it with a old fashioned

user-3158

Dipping into one of my favorite day drinkers tonight

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user-3163

Tfarrell

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Andrew McAfee

Had this line up for my birthday dinner last weekend and honestly I love them all. Even had my girlfriend try them and she fell in love with Stagg. What would you have for your birthday???

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  • user-3033

    I wanna try Stagg. I'm a Buffalo trace guy.

  • Jay Miller

    Definitely Stagg!!

Slangshot30

I wasn't a fan of the price but....I would say, she is worth it 😋

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  • RynoK

    I agree. I have the 13-yr and it’s delicious

user-2693

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KenRamoss

Cant wait to open this bad boy!

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  • Jay Miller

    Cool! Share once you try them out

  • user-2908 Kat

    How much was the Weller antique

CThree11

Cheers

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  • Oscar

    Nice

Scott Nordquist

Collection is getting bigger

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user-3208

Finally took the time to hang new shelves.

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user-3214

Dickel bourbon 8 year

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user-3216

Added this beautiful 1985 Jack Daniels Silver Cornet to the collection. Love bourbon and JD!!

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  • The BourbonRican!

    That 10 and 12 ❤️❤️

  • Slangshot30

    already!

Meisinger

Goodnight.

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ATL_Bourbon

Stocking up the bourbon bar today. How did I do? As a relatively new whiskey enthusiast, I have not tried any of these bourbons. Which one should I try first?

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  • Matt Saunier

    All great choices from what I hear! I have only tried Buffalo Trace, but have heard wonderful things about Basil Hayden. Let us know your thoughts!

  • BourbonHunter

    Recommend opening 2 or 3 at the same time and tasting them in a line up (neat, w water, w ice). Fun to do with friends and you learn a lot about your own preferences along the way

  • user-3245

    Nice collection. All are good. Rabbit Hole or Basil Hayden would be my choice.

  • Oscar

    Star with rabbit hole

  • user-3131

    I have tried them all! Great Choices! Curious of your Rabbit Hole pic, how did you decide?

Rusty...H

One little sip to end the day won't hurt

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  • Jay Miller

    True! Cheers

Thin Brew Line est 2020

Added these two to the bar. The app shuts down when attempting to add to the app-bar on the profile. Anyone having similar issues?

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  • Aggie1989

    I am having similar issues with the app. Shuts down when searing for something.

  • Thin Brew Line est 2020

    I think the app has a bug they will have to fix. I still cannot add anything to the bar and it just closes. It also shuts down when searching for something.


  • Good

  • JJLove17

    Yes, and every time I post a comment it starts me back to the beginning. Annoying

Thin Brew Line est 2020

Expanding the bourbon collection in the bar is becoming quite enjoyable.

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  • Jay Miller

    Yeah, awesome collection.

BourbonHunter

My original post on this got deleted (?). I was impressed how good this is for $17. I don’t see it often where I live, was traveling and tried it because it’s supposed to be a good value. Totally agree.

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  • C-NOTE

    Excellent value - one of the best IMO

  • rocknrolla1224

    thats my daily drinker. solid pour and can't beat the price

MayorPackerBacker

Excited to find this little guy over the weekend…1.75. This thing is ridiculously tall, I love it!

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Slangshot30

Little sip to end my stressful day 😋

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Thin Brew Line est 2020

Finally added this to the bar. For the price point, it's really dang good stuff. A little more heat than expected but still very, very good!

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  • user-2770

    Haven’t been seeing it on the shelves here in South Louisiana lately. 🤔🤷‍♂️

user-2576

Any info on St. Augustine Florida Straight Bourbon?

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  • JJLove17

    What you want? I live in FL and have heard good things that are coming from it.

Nate

Took the Corvette for a little bourbon hunting today in the Lake Cumberland area. Found a few Goodies along the way and 3 nice store picks. 😁

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  • user-3131

    Post pics of Vette! 👍👍🥃🥃

  • Nate

    👍

  • Nate

    👍

  • rocknrolla1224

    would love to find that kosher rye

Thin Brew Line est 2020

This was Saturday night's special!

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Slangshot30

My find today. Great story behind this distilling company.

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  • user-3331

    fine Bourbon, proud of the veterans owned company

  • Thin Brew Line est 2020

    Would love to get a hold of that but can't get it here in Georgia!

  • Bourbon Buff

    would.love to hear the story behind it

Slangshot30

What a night of SIPN with my brother Larry Black in Elizabethtown, KY. Land of the greatest bourbon on the planet.

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  • The BourbonRican!

    Bring some to Mass!! Salud!!

Slangshot30

Old and new!

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Deedog

Friend got me this haven't tried yet also got the smoker pellets, rub, and bbq sauce. Good friend I have

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  • JJLove17

    Add to BBQ?

  • Oscar

    Not a fan of this batch I take just the regular Whistlepig

  • Oscar

    Not a fan of the bash either I rather just have the other whistlepig

Tigger-Echo

Good night the store only had 3 bottles of weller and bought all 3. 30.99 per bottle for weller 29.99 for 1792

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Teight8

Deliciously smooth, filled with hints of vanilla and caramel goodness.

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Thin Brew Line est 2020

Not to shabby for under $30 a bottle.

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  • Jay Miller

    True, it’s good

Thin Brew Line est 2020

Wild Turkey 101 infused with some Hickory chips and a cherry!

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Thin Brew Line est 2020

Wild Turkey 101 infused with some Hickory chips and a cherry!

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Paul Michaelsen

New Riff bourbon

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  • JJLove17

    The tasting notes sound complex?

user-3358

Great taste, made with the great lakes waters

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  • JJLove17

    Living in Florida, can’t find it!! Any help?

Paul Michaelsen

4 roses

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JJLove17

Love’n this! Infused with hickory chips and Filthy Cherries.

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Bourbon Buff

What is everyone sipping on tonight?

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  • BulbaElf

    Woodinville “neat”

BulbaElf

What y’all recommend that’s $50 or less for a neat pour?

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  • JJLove17

    Elijah Craig Single Barrel is tonight feature. Great neat as well.

  • Anirudh Reddy

    some decent choices here if you can find them https://sipnbourbon.com/bourbon-collection/best-bourbon-under-50/

JJLove17

Awaiting the storm with Elijah Single Barrel

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iCruzPR

Looking forward to some more blinds tasting whiskey nights

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JJLove17

Starting tonight.

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JJLove17

Has anyone had the Yellowstone Bourbon Hand Picked?

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  • user-3416

    I have a bottle but haven't tried it yet.

JJLove17

Come on people, get your post up and make this app work! Turning into a Cherry infusion Pig.

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  • rocknrolla1224

    how did it turn out?

Thin Brew Line est 2020

Picked this up today. Our Costco has increased their bourbon inventory!

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  • Slangshot30

    Four Roses Single Barrel is the truth! I can't get enough

Slangshot30

I'm not a rye guy but this high rye is 😋

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  • BourbonHunter

    I love Bardstown’s stuff. Was at the distillery on Friday, highly recommend going if you are in the area. Got lucky and it was a release day. Met Steve the master distiller who seemed like a very nice guy

The BourbonRican!

2XO battle night!! Phoenix vs The Innkeeper’s

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  • user-3611

    Well? Both awesome? Lol

The BourbonRican!

Good week of bourbon hunting 🥃

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Diesel369

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  • user-3526

    Where have you found all the Van Winkle?

Pfotey

Celebrating 34th wedding anniversary! Amazing pour!

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  • JJLove17

    Happy Anniversary

  • Jay Miller

    Happy Anniversary!

  • q2theheart

    Interested in a trade?

  • CookieIsSmashing

    Congrats on your anniversary! what an achievement

Dan

In search of the following: Heaven Hill 20yr; Michters 10yr; Willett Purple Top 6 or 8yr. Willing to buy or trade…… Thank you.

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  • eric lanzon

    Dan get ahold of me lanzoneric57@gmail.com 5864193577 I have an black bottle purple top 8 year wheated willet

  • BourbonHunter

    There’s a bottle of heaven hill 20 yr (2023) near me but it’s $1250. If interested let me know your email and I’ll send you the link. Stupid that this app does not allow direct messages (or maybe I’m stupid lol)

BourbonHunter

Was at Old Forrester yesterday - the premium tasting line up for $50 was totally worth it to me - living in CA you don’t ever see these for anything other than top of secondary market. They were all outstanding (assuming you are a fan of their mash bill).

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SuperScott21

Shane Irish Whiskey for the win on Playoff Basketball!!!

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The BourbonRican!

Salud!!

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Slangshot30

Kentucky Tea kinda night! 🍻

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  • BourbonHunter

    Good stuff!

The BourbonRican!

JD SB Barrel proof Heroes selection!

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The BourbonRican!

El pequeño libro!!!!!!

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The BourbonRican!

A little bit of Grizzly beast!

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Andrew

The Paul John was A.M.A.Z.I.N.G!!!!!! The other not too shabby in its own right…

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JJLove17

Whistle Pig 10 year - Neat

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JJLove17

Tonight features

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Nate

If you were drinking out of my stash which bottle would it be? This is maybe 1/4 of my stash, once I get my bar finished I will try to post a picture of everything. I'm going to need some help drinking it all for sure 🤣 I have over 200 bottles and can only drink so much, it's like a plague I guess, once you get the taste for it there's no stopping. In short you can never have enough bourbon! 10 years now and still drinking it damn near every day.

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  • Dan

    Taylor small batch is unmatched by any bourbon

  • Jeff B

    I'm very much a sucker for Buffalo Trace so more than likely one of them

  • Bourbon Buff

    that's one bad ass stash

JJLove17

Enjoying the rain!

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JJLove17

Still waiting on rain…

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Scott Nordquist

Found some nice bourbons while in KC, Blue Note and Willetts

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JJLove17

When hail destroys…God provides. I call it “All HAIL Bourbon”!

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  • Bourbon Buff

    😂

JJLove17

Good start to the weekend. Trying a recommendation from SIPN. 4/5 smooth when moved in the mouth.

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  • Jay Miller

    Never tried it. How was it?

JJLove17

Still watching the storms come in.

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JJLove17

Pallet working time!

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thetailoredstogie

Hillrock, one the best

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  • user-3665

    I was wondering how good of a pour this brand is?

houseofbourbons

Stagg Jr batch 19. Number::8136449811 Email:: houseofbourbons2@gmail.com

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user-3578

What a lovely bottle cheers

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MayorPackerBacker

Has anyone tried this yet? About ready to crack it open.

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houseofbourbons

JR B7 200 ✅ B8 170✅ B10 170✅ B11 150 B13 130 Text/call 8136449811 Email:: houseofbourbons2@gmail.com

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  • user-3611

    Ur a piece of shit scam artist

JJLove17

New day, new bottle

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houseofbourbons

Weller 12 with cap damage 140 🦌 🚢 CONUS

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  • user-3730

    I’ll take it.

YoungManBourbon

Infinity Bottle #1

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user-3436

Delightful. Nice bottle share satellite steve

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oldde-Whiski

Enjoyed a quiet night with my friend Glenlivet..

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oldde-Whiski

Not bad. Definitely an add to the bar.

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oldde-Whiski

Whiskey blasphemy

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oldde-Whiski

Whiskey Mondays

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Bourbon Bob

10 annaverary Black Reserve 100 proof Great pour. Nice oak.char and rye flavors

4

Bourbon Bob

Double oak Wheat Penny. 115 proof wheated bourbon. Oak and cherry wood mellow and delightful

7

The BourbonRican!

Friday Jack!

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oldde-Whiski

3

Willie B.

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  • JJLove17

    How is it? Saw it but didn’t want to pay the extra so I got normal Wood

  • user-3642

    I got some last week haven’t tried it yet

  • Willie B.

    Definitely one of our Derby Burbons, top shelf🔥

  • Willie B.

    it's great you won't regret it,Cheers🥃

The BourbonRican!

Charlie’s!!

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JJLove17

Mint Julep - in honor of KY DERBY - 3 mint leaves - ½ ounce simple syrup - 2 ounces Woodford Reserve - Mint sprig Directions Express the oil of 3 mint leaves by gently rubbing them around the inside of the rim of a glass. Toss mint. Add simple syrup and bourbon to the cup. Fill cup halfway full of crushed ice. Stir until the liquid is completely chilled. Once it's chilled, completely fill the cup with ice and garnish with a mint sprig.

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Scott Nordquist

KC was very kind to me, picked 2 bottles of willett’s and a store pick of blue note from Memphis

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Pfotey

Wow!

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user-3642

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  • user-3642

    4 roses 104 proof along with a nice Rosa cuba

Bourbon Buff

Worlds best blended whiskey? https://www.forbes.com/sites/bradjaphe/2023/05/01/the-worlds-best-blended-whiskey-according-to-the-2023-san-francisco-world-spirits-competition/ Has anyone tried this? Seems like a blend of Rye and 2 bourbons

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  • FD Mark

    I’m not familiar with, but am certainly curious.

oldde-Whiski

I'm out of space.

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Matt4183

Some good picks and a fun fire with beer

8

BrewTheIota

9

user-3666

9

Bourbon Buff

Just tasted this at a store, it's actually good if you want to try something different. Created by Jon Taffer of Bar Rescue fame

6

Willie B.

One of your cheaper , but dam good!!!!!!

9

user-3683

Great pairing!

6

Willie B.

Yea, It's the weekend and it is what it is

8

Thin Brew Line est 2020

Hockey playoffs with a little of this tonight, LFG!

3

Pfotey

Solid choice

5
  • Scott Nordquist

    Try the stout finish, it is delicious!!

Oscar

6

The BourbonRican!

JD 12! Salud!

5

The BourbonRican!

The Daniel’s!!!!

7

oldde-Whiski

Bourbon trail day 1.

6

oldde-Whiski

Bourbon trail day 2

4

oldde-Whiski

Maker's

4

Willie B.

Let's Go !!!!! Happy Mother's Day to all the moms

3

oldde-Whiski

Bourbon trail day 3

4

KAYLESS63

6

KAYLESS63

4
  • JJLove17

    Thanks for picking up purchase! I’ll send the address for you to ship all the goods :)

Leo's swigs

Dangerous stuff!

7

Jason Hedge

6

Pfotey

Smoked Manhattan! 💜

8
  • Jay Miller

    Awesome. Cheers

Sergio Sanchez Sr.

Truth Serum

7
  • Jay Miller

    One of the best!

  • Leo's swigs

    Rare Breed never dissapoints.

oldde-Whiski

5

Dan

Nice finds in Bardstown and Frankfort this past Friday & Saturday. Did tours at Bardstown, Heaven Hill, Willett, Woodford Reserve, and Buffalo Trace.

5

user-3723

Hey guys picked up some Stagg Barrel Proof and wanted to see if anyone was interested in purchasing it from me, I’m from the Houston area.

5
  • user-3730

    How much you asking?

  • user-3723

    Asking for 350 for it but I’m willing to negotiate

KAYLESS63

5

Sarah Williams

Nice one, taste good.....

3

Sarah Williams

My favorite pour

5

Merlin Barret

Good People Drink Good Whiskey! Like me😉

0

Dinah Sheldon

A bourbon unlike any you've ever tasted.The taste will certainly remind you of old bourbons, but with a personality that is distinctly Evans & Pike.

1

Miranda Connor

Great taste. I found exactly what I had been looking for.

4

Merlin Barret

The Special Edition for A Special Occasion🎉🎊

0

Sarah Williams

One of my favorites. Love it.

2

Sarah Williams

It's out standing.

2

Miranda Connor

Found some awesome Bourbon this weekend!

3

Dinah Sheldon

Smooth and welcoming in any cocktail tihs Bourbon is also especially delicious sipped neat.

1

Sarah Williams

It’s real good.

2

Merlin Barret

And the one in the middle is my fav!!😋

1

Dinah Sheldon

Bold, toasty, rich and sweet style with pronounced vanilla, spice and exceptional smoothness. Enjoying it!

3

Miranda Connor

Woodford Reserve Batch Proof New addition to my Woodford Reserve selection 🥃.

6

Merlin Barret

I had a tasty and good company today!!

0

Miranda Connor

Pretty damn good pick!

1

Miranda Connor

Most recent addition to my collection!!!!

5

Willie B.

Like I said one of the cheaper but Dam Good 100% proof, Cheers🥃

2
  • bottled-in-bond

    yes I like vob

  • Willie B.

    Yessir!!!!!!

user-3730

Looking for another masters keep…anyone have one for sale?

3
  • user-3723

    I don’t have that but I have stagg barrel proof if interested!

Merlin Barret

The water was not fit to drink. To make it palatable, we had to add whisky.🥃🥃

0

Dinah Sheldon

Warm and spicy! neat 🤌

2
  • tony63022

    Among my faves….

Miranda Connor

Wow, very nice pour🥃.

4

Sarah Williams

It's my favourite one.

4
  • bottled-in-bond

    I like weller.... never tried the 12 year.... bet its really good?

Merlin Barret

I got a good dose of fruity sweetness😋

0

Miranda Connor

Awesome ‼️

1

Sarah Williams

Fall in love in just one sip.

1

Dinah Sheldon

Just a wonderful whiskey, very impressive.

1

Sarah Williams

It’s always happy hour when you have a glass of whiskey.

1

Sarah Williams

Cheers to the troubles that a glass of whiskey can help us forget.

1

Dinah Sheldon

Top Floor is Top Shelf. Rich & full flavored.

1

Merlin Barret

Whiskey will always be a part of my life❤

2
  • bottled-in-bond

    yes indeed

Miranda Connor

Whiskey soothes the soul.

3
  • Turd Ferguson

    I just recently discovered that one. Talk about best bang for your buck! Good stuff!

Sarah Williams

Whiskey is key in making a night feel like a party.

1

Dinah Sheldon

Long, slow and warm finish!!!🤤

2

Merlin Barret

It will be nice to have around when looking for something different.

1

Miranda Connor

A warm fire, Tango , mini samosas and a Barrel Bourbon.

2

Dinah Sheldon

Damn fine whiskey!!!😌

2

Miranda Connor

Tonight it was really cold. Tango hogged the fire and I poured a Four Roses.

5

Merlin Barret

Hints of vanilla toffee made it very tastyyyy🤤

5

100 proof

My beautiful wife surprised me with these as I walked in the door from work. Man I love my wife. She is my bourbon hunting ride or die partner.

6
  • James Ball

    awesome gift!

Miranda Connor

Tonight some samosas, mini spring rolls and squid. Of course paired with some fine malts.

3

bottled-in-bond

I love whiskey ♥️. Ryes or bourbons?

0

Miranda Connor

Sad bottle kill. I must get another.

2

Miranda Connor

Delicious

1

bottled-in-bond

Who is all on here that would like to talk whiskey. . . ?

1
  • The BourbonRican!

    How are ya?

  • Bourbon Buff

    Hi

  • bottled-in-bond

    good..... what you all story, beer then rum then ipa.... whatever it is... where are you men from

thezcommish

Enjoying Basil Hayden’s!!!

2
  • Philly2Chicago

    Nice!!! Fellow eagles fan here!!

C-NOTE

4

Philly2Chicago

New to the app! Sharing a few of my bottles!!

4
  • bottled-in-bond

    old grandads real good but i think the bottled in bond is a Lil better

user-2902

Smooth

4

bottled-in-bond

Good, really good

2
  • BourbonHunter

    Right next to the other lubricant, WD40 lol

user-3766

Current line up!

1

Willie B.

A lil nite cap 🥃

0

Scott Nordquist

Arizona was good to me

3

Willie B.

2

oldde-Whiski

0

Dinah Sheldon

Perfectly -party-time whiskey!!

1

Miranda Connor

Fall in love in just one sip.

0

Merlin Barret

Enjoyed it!!!

2

Sarah Williams

Perfect for all occasions.

1

Sarah Williams

very tastyyyy🥃

0

Sarah Williams

Nice one, loved it.

2

Merlin Barret

The bottle design is actually kind of charming!🎸🎸

0

Dinah Sheldon

Has a strong personality and delivers a lot of punch for the money😉!

0

Sarah Williams

I’m on a whisky diet. I’ve lost three days already.

3

Miranda Connor

Loved This!!!!!

0

Merlin Barret

The taste is slightly sweet, flavorful, and creamy with mild oak, vanilla and even a touch of spice.Try it out and enjoy it with friends.

2

Dinah Sheldon

Great small batch, strong, proper bourbon down to the last sip!!!

1

Miranda Connor

Bold and lightly fantastic.

1

Merlin Barret

Love moves the world,but the whiskey rotates it twice faster.

1

Dinah Sheldon

Great and unique taste, short finish!!!

1

Merlin Barret

It’s simple, yet different in its own way.I often notice Yuzu, radish or parsley on a tasting.

1

Dinah Sheldon

Very subtle and well worth while for a bourbon.🤗

2

Dan

Last of the JD Sinatra from 2018 has been released and will not be produced anymore.

4

Willie B.

2

Miranda Connor

One of my favorites. Love it.

4

Sarah Williams

Collect the best forget the rest.

4

Sarah Williams

Just perfect🥃

4

Sarah Williams

For a smooth treat, drink it neat.

4
  • JJLove17

    They should have called it “Great White Buffalo” because you can never find it.

Merlin Barret

Great mouthfeel,Love this one and wish I bought more!

3

Sarah Williams

A glass of whiskey can make things interesting. Try it.

2

Merlin Barret

A truly unique smooth and drinkable whiskey!!

2

Miranda Connor

Cheers to pour decisions!!

5

Miranda Connor

Let’s cheers to the weekend like we do everyday 🥂

3

Merlin Barret

I’m happy to have a bottle in my library. Cheers!

2

Sarah Williams

Loved it. Must try....

5

Merlin Barret

It was fingerlicking good😋😋

3
  • bottled-in-bond

    sounds good.... how much was it

  • James Ball

    here you go - https://sipnbourbon.com/product/master-picke-15-year-single-barrel-bourbon/ or https://sipnbourbon.com/product/master-picke-15year/

Merlin Barret

Your Glass Deserves A Whiskey🥃

3

JJLove17

Trying a new: Honey Lemonade Old Fashioned

3

C-NOTE

https://www.liquor.com/bourbon-vs-tennessee-whiskey-7153343?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR1Dhenw75yhgBRM9882mzASck-9rAhhux7DFt3lllW732LfZ7c1FD4eAEc

3

tony63022

Me time….

8

user-3798

I found a unicorn …. Blanton’s Gold

8
  • James Ball

    that's great! cheers

user-3796

Just joined SIPN. Here is my current collection. Would love to add some Blanton’s, E.H. Taylor, and McKenna 10 year, but hard to find in Wisconsin.

9

oldde-Whiski

5

Merlin Barret

Really boozy booze☺

3

Merlin Barret

This is definitely be very enjoyable for someone that likes whiskies with sweeter notes or someone that is a fan of unique flavors.

2

Merlin Barret

Worth the price🙌

3

Merlin Barret

Extraordinarily rich in flavor.

8

Merlin Barret

Picked up a bottle of Old 55 based on a recommendation from a friend and so glad I did!

5

CS315

Sipn’ Ben Holladay tonight. Perfect evening in Iowa!

5

user-3766

11

100 proof

Another great bourbon here in the south.

9

Dan

Today’s grab. Looking forward to trying that Hancock!

7

Merlin Barret

Whiskey........bcuz no great story ever started with a salad!

6

Dinah Sheldon

This creates a soft mouth feel 😍

2

Merlin Barret

A Bourbon whiskey is a Liquid Sunshine🌤

3

Dinah Sheldon

Smooth and elegant one!

5
  • Ani

    What’s in it?

Merlin Barret

A sip reveals rich layers of balanced sweet and spice,caramel which makes it even more tastier

6

Dinah Sheldon

Robust in flavor!!😉

7

Merlin Barret

Wanna have more of this!!!

9

Dinah Sheldon

Perfect for easy sipping!!

11

Willie B.

Happy Memorial Day!!!

9

bottled-in-bond

I love whiskey. . . what is the best way to capitalize on this amazing drink?

1
  • tony63022

    Share a pour with good friends!

tony63022

My Memorial Day sip’rs…

8

C-NOTE

Haven’t tried this varietal, but love me some Kentucky Owl…

8

JJLove17

After being down for a week. It’s good to have my comfort back! Tonight’s Whiskey Sour

5

MRMANN04

My Thursday night line up.

10
  • Oh So Random

    Which one is your favorite drink of the evening?

  • Kyle Herrod

    Noble Oak is a great one.

Pfotey

Amazing!!

7

The BourbonRican!

Tasting night!

12

Willie B.

It's definitely the weekend, Cheers 🥃

10

Oh So Random

The night sky looks very pretty!

10

Thin Brew Line est 2020

packed with rye spice, so if that heats you up, sit it on ice for a spell before sipping.

6

Thin Brew Line est 2020

Adding bacon to this was a game changer!

7
  • Oh So Random

    You can never go wrong with a little bacon, especially maple!

oldde-Whiski

615 Byberry rd Philadelphia pa 19116

9
  • Ani

    What’s with the address? Is this available at that store?

  • Oh So Random

    Cigars & Whiskey seems like a great Father’s Day gift. To the store I go.

Kyle Herrod

Looking forward to trying this Doc Swinson’s soon. I just picked it up on Saturday. Have you tried this yet?

10

Neurogenes15

Larceny A122 Barrel Proof **Nose:** deep wood, cherry(wood), wheater funk, some nice armoire smells… 
 **Palate:** first and foremost: the mouthfeel is just velvety. It’s pleasant just having a sip regardless of flavor. It’s viscous and decadent. Not chewy but smooth. The flavor gives a Maraschino Cherry straight out of a good Manhattan. Vanilla. Oak sawdust. Caramel. 
 **Finish:** slow smoldering caramel and wood. Moderate acidity on the finish. Cherry and oak. The wood is the forefront and aftermath of every sip. Really impressive and delicious for an 8yr. **Overall: 7.2/10** Nothing bad to say about this but it doesn’t change the paradigm like I was thinking it might after all the positive press in 2022. It’s excellent and a slam dunk for under $80. Got it for $60 and it’s excellent at that price. If I hadn’t had one and saw it at $80 I wouldn’t have had regrets post-tasting - but wouldn’t buy a second above MSRP. Great wheater and love the punch. Killer cherry and oak notes. Doesn’t rewrite the book which is nice. Very much enjoyed! t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average. 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite. 10 | Perfect | Perfect.

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  • James Ball

    perfect bourbon review!

  • Elena

    Just Awesome

  • Bourbon Buff

    Nice review!

  • BourbonMitch

    Love your detail on the review. Thank you for sharing!!

  • C-NOTE

    Larceny gets a ton of love on social and has cool AR marketing initiatives behind it, but I’ve always found it a bit underwhelming as a pour. Solid notes though 👍

Bourbon Buff

What do you listen to when you are sipping on your favorite dram?

5
  • KenRamoss

    Pop and Country Music.

  • Ani

    Jazz

  • C-NOTE

    Chris Stapleton

  • Willie B.

    Smooth Jazz

  • user-3879

    60’s music

JJLove17

Bourbon Flip

7

C-NOTE

Saw these on another site - thought they were pretty rad… 📸 credit Don Soete

9
  • Kyle Herrod

    That's how you turn an accident into art

user-3887

Taste like bourbon 🥃 Salute

7


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  • C-NOTE

    1.) Balcones Baby Blue 2.) Still Austin 3.) TX Bourbon


  • I need to try Balcones Baby Blue!

Oh So Random

Name the best Bourbon and Cigar “pair” to gift for Father’s Day?

9
  • C-NOTE

    Not a big cigar guy, but found this… https://www.gobourbon.com/cigar-pairings-5-great-cigars-and-their-perfect-bourbon-4/

Willie B.

Sweet Jane and Jack cheers🥃

7


How's everyone spending their Friday night? #sipnbourbon 🥃

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  • Oh So Random

    My mom loves her some Wild Turkey.

Oh So Random

Listening to music. Missing my old stumping grounds just a little bit. Tennessee and a little Bit of Whiskey. What drink triggers your memories?

9

Willie B.

8

Wayne Schulz

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  • Oh So Random

    This seems to be a fan favorite. I may have to check this one out.


  • you definitely should try it! one of my favorites

  • Anirudh Reddy

    Where did you find these ?


Start your week out with this fun fact! #bourbonlover🥃

7
  • Oh So Random

    Lol! I’m sure both will you a burst of energy.

BourBIN

Hey everyone, first time posting on here. Figured I’d bring it back to the gold old days with some ECBP B520. My favorite ECBP since the pirate bottles and Batch 4. Such a full flavor without the heat. Finish goes on for days. A beautiful sweet oak that lingers and usually takes me half an hour to finish because I want to savor every sip.

13

Dervin

Fun hunt in NY this weekend!

9
  • Kyle Herrod

    Where did you end up finding these??

  • Dervin

    Small store in the Bronx called Shamrock Liquor.

Oh So Random

I Skipped the gym today. But, it’s okay. What’s everyone drinking tonight?

11


TOMORROW'S NATIONAL BOURBON DAY! What bourbon will you be celebrating with? 🫗🥃

7
  • Kyle Herrod

    I don't see my TX Bourbon on there. That would be my choice for sure.

BbqTime

Cheers

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  • BourBIN

    What batch?

  • BbqTime

    It was last yrs release

BbqTime

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  • Oh So Random

    Certainly a fine looking bottle.

  • BbqTime

    yes it is and tasty

Matt4183

Happy Bourbon Day, cheers 🥃

14
  • Kyle Herrod

    a thing of beauty

C-NOTE

Battle of the BLUEs…Blue Run versus Blue Note…thoughts 🤔

8

oldde-Whiski

Last whiskey monday line up...

6

Lou T

Happy National Bourbon Day!! Enjoy!

9

Oh So Random

What’s your choice of drink today?

12

user-985

A little Woodford Reserve to make the day better!

8


HAPPY NATIONAL BOURBON DAY🎉🥃

7

Jay V

Cheers

3

Jay V

Cheers

9
  • James Ball

    is it good?

  • Jay V

    Very good, better than weller in my opinion. Plus way easier to find for about 5 dollars more

100 proof

Home and can enjoy my national bourbon day. Cheers !!!!!!!

16

Kyle Herrod

Enjoyed finishing off this bottle with a friend last night. Celebrated Bourbon Day with BBQ Ribs and Buffalo Trace🥃 **Note - I was not this full when we started the night haha!

8

BourBIN

Michters Barrel Strength Rye Nose- Imagine you stuck your nose in a bag of powdered sugar, you take a big whiff and some goes up your nose. That’s this nose with a little bit of mint. This bottle has 0 ethanol (granted it’s been open for about a year). Smells very balanced and inviting. Palate - Instantly coats your entire mouth with a sweet and subtly minty flavor. I’m usually not a fan of ryes but this bottle is more sweet than spice by quite a bit. If you aren’t too crazy about the rye herbal taste and more a fan of sweetness this is the perfect bridge between the 2. Drinks about 100 proof for being actually 109.6 proof. Finish doesn’t have much complexity but has a very respectable medium finish. A good bottle to have for when I want to shake up my flavors a little bit without going full rye spice. Never go full rye spice.

8

The BourbonRican!

Booker’s 23-02. Apprentice Batch!

10

Willie B.

Kentucky in the house, it's Friday baby, Cheers🥃

6

Willie B.

My nite cap, makes everything alright!!!!!🥃

6
  • Bourbon Buff

    Beautiful

Dave

Happy Father’s Day to all! May your day be filled with good bourbon, brisket and beautiful views!

8

JJLove17

Happy Fathers Day! My first Col. Taylor!!

9

Willie B.

6
  • Oh So Random

    Happy Father’s Day near end far

Matt4183

Another to my collection.

9
  • Jay Miller

    a must have!

Kyle Herrod

Dreaming of this TX Old Fashioned from this Fathers Day 💙🥃

7

The BourbonRican!

Booker’s battle night!

9
  • James Ball

    tough choice

  • The BourbonRican!

    Kentucky Tea!

Jay Miller

Blanton's single barrel bourbon, has a rich, complex profile. notes: Caramel, vanilla, and oak. share your reviews

9
  • The BourbonRican!

    Agreed!

C-NOTE

100 Best Bourbons of 2023, so far…https://uproxx.com/life/best-bourbons-2023-so-far/

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  • Oh So Random

    I have a very long way to reach even 3% of these.

JJLove17

Summer’s Kiss 1oz - Fresh squeezed lemon 🍋 & 7- Mint muddled 1oz - Simple Syrup 2oz - Bourbon

8
  • Oh So Random

    This looks delicious. Going to save this to my recipes

Oh So Random

SURVEY SAYS!! How do you take your bourbon? Neat or on the Rocks?

8
  • The BourbonRican!

    Neat

  • BourbonHunter

    Neat by default, water or ice if too much ethanol

  • Pfotey

    Neat


  • on the rocks definitely

  • Kyle Herrod

    A splash of water or an ice cube.


I have never needed a drink like this so much.. #myFridaywasLikeaMonday 😵‍💫 Cheers to the weekend🍻

10
  • The BourbonRican!

    Salud!

Kyle Herrod

What to fill my empty decanter with on payday next week? 🥃😜

4
  • Oh So Random

    How long will it stay filled is the real question?

100 proof

7

Grandguns

RD1 a Lexington KY based distillery is doing some incredible things with their finished bourbon. But this, my friends, is the best! My friends say it smells like a certain old school fried apple pie from the "arches" when lard was the frying fat of choice. I say it takes me to the Bahamas where a happy accident happened when my wayward bourbon met a dark spiced rum and had a baby... RD1 products aren't everywhere just yet but, you can probably order it. Price point in KY is $70.

6
  • Oh So Random

    I’ll be in Kentucky in a few weeks. Certainly going to have to look for this beauty.

Willie B.

CHEERS!!!!!🥃

5
  • Thin Brew Line est 2020

    That stuff isn't bad at all.

  • Willie B.

    For it to be 100 proof definitely ain't that bad

Oh So Random

My friend tried this in Nashville! Looks like I have a new place to frequent and a new Bourbon drink to try.

5
  • BbqTime

    that sounds tasty

  • Oh So Random

    It does. I can’t wait to try it

BourBIN

Blanton’s Nose : Fresh cut strawberries. Green grapes, the ones that are a little sour. Sweet oak. Delicate nose. Palate : Delicate is still the best word that comes to mind. Honestly the taste is not very memorable. Balanced sweet oak and that’s all I can say. Very one note and satisfying but short finish. I know they are single barrels and can vary but about 4/6 have been like this. One was great and one was actually bad lol. Overall : I honestly prefer several other bourbons that are easier to find and cheaper price BUT this is what John Wick drinks and horsey tops so my hands are tied and I have to keep one on my bar.

8

  • love this

Thin Brew Line est 2020

Marked down at the local store, so had to jump on it. The wheated spire is also fantastic!

6
  • Kyle Herrod

    This has to be the best old fashioned I’ve ever had. Oak & Eden does it right.

  • Oh So Random

    You can never go wrong with a mark down. Enjoy


I want this Bourbon! What's you're favorite 4th of July Bourbon drink? #MERICA🇺🇸

9


🥃😁This makes me as excited as a girl in Ugg boots with her Pumpkin Spiced Latte☕️

8

Kyle Herrod

How do you all display your collection? Can we make this post for the “SHOW OFF YOUR DISPLAY” thread? I need inspiration! (Photo is from a buddy of mine).

6
  • Aggie1989

    Here is mine thus far.

  • Oh So Random

    That’s a nice looking bar

  • Manslayir

    finally decided to take out of garage n Bragg a lil...

  • Scott Nordquist

    Until we move

  • Bourbon Buff

    I can display them in my bar 🙂

  • Scott Nordquist

    Until we move, my collection sits on a hand built table

BbqTime

Birthday Pour

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  • The BourbonRican!

    Good?

  • BbqTime

    It was really good especially after it aired out a bit.


  • 🎉🎉

  • Oh So Random

    Happy Birthday!! Cheers!

  • BbqTime

    Thank you

Manslayir

NEW STAGG JR (NO MORE JR) I am curious if there is a place to swap batches, I gave 3 dif batches curious to get some of the older batches I currently have: 6 bottles of 17 (last jr created) 18, and 22B (newest with change in numbering) I've heard 12 and 16 are particularly good

7


Since I'm still a newbie when it comes to Bourbon, I was doing some reading about the making process... I came across of video of bourbon being removed straight from the barrel, so here's a screen shot of it. I'm sincerely impressed and amazed at how much work goes into every single bottle! 🥃So cheers to learning something new every day and hope everyone has a great weekend!

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  • Oh So Random

    I’m a “nube” as my daughter would call it. Thank you for tidbits. You learn something new everyday

Oh So Random

Let’s see what you are drinking at the moment?

5
  • Bourbon Buff

    sipping on my favorite dram

Neurogenes15

New Riff Silver Grove High Rye Barrel Proof 2023 Release New Riff released their first ever cask strength bourbon both honoring the 1933 Silver Grove Bourbon from pre-prohibition Ohio AND as a fund raiser for the Silver Grove Community Foundation (an organization which I can find little documentation of online… please someone weigh in on what they do). Bottled at 56.*% and 4yrs without chill filtration or artificial coloring this is a beautiful pour - take a look and here are my thoughts! **Nose:** virgin oak, herb mix, rye spice, warmed pine nuts - oil and toast, cherry pie 
 **Palate:** sorghum syrup, rye spice and sage, crushed herbs (sage, tarragon, cinnamon), medium cherry wood and oak, maraschino liquor without sweetness 
 **Finish:** pretty fast and pretty damn good, spice and cherry pie, some lemon zest on the back, doesn’t stick around forever but it’s a 4yo… caramel gets in there after you think it’s done. Very nice for a younger bourbon. **Overall: 7.5/10** Rated against only other 4yrs I’d give this a 9 I reallllllly want one of these bottles aged another 4 years. I can’t believe how well this drinks for a 4yo bourbon. It’s no secret I’m a New Riff fan (Ranger even) but this is objectively excellent. I’ve tried it on several unexpecting bystanders and it’s been universally found to be “rich” and “mellow” and no one has guessed it’s a 4yo (admittedly I often pour older juice when I’m asking for blind notes). Overall I think this bottle is killing it. I love that NR is steadily expanding their offerings and making my life more interesting. I love that this bourbon gives me spicy rye vibes with the sweet mellowness of a good bourbon. I never double up on bottles but this one makes me wish I had one cached… Bravo New Riff. You still haven’t made a bad bottle IMO! t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average. 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite. 10 | Perfect | Perfect.

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  • Bourbon Buff

    I gotta try this

  • Neurogenes15

    It’s really excellent. Hope you find a bottle!

BourBIN

Wellerzzz Antique 107 (OWA) Nose : Coarse brown sugar, floral shop, and strawberry, or maybe it’s grape laffy taffy. Very rich nose, balanced and very inviting. Palate : Tastes like grape soda. Oh man this is good stuff. Sweet rich flavor and it packs a punch for 107 proof. Satisfying medium-long finish. I wish there was a tad more complexity and flavor for the proof I taste but still fantastic for the retail price. Overall : OWA is one of my favorites. I always try to snag a bottle while I’m passing through Ohio.

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Willie B.

Cheers🥃

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Neurogenes15

Knob Creek 12 Year A bourbon that needs no introduction. A bourbon person’s bourbon. A bourbon’s bourbon? KC12 is often referred to on the sub for its excellent flavor, value, and bourbonyness. Here’s my review of this indisputably bourbonish bourbon: **Nose:** honestly a little thin, light peanut brittle and caramel candies, some brown sugar and cinnamon oatmeal, bourbon? 
 **Palate:** my god it’s bourbon! Bourbon with a healthy dose of spiced nuts (like the kettle cooked cinnamon peanuts), a tiny licorice hint, and some rich caramel. It’s dry and there’s a sourness that I enjoy. Bourbon! 
 **Finish:** bourbon… the a pretty rapid decline into bourbon? And finally; “now I need more bourbon.” Some spice with allspice and cinnamon toast and just a little peanut brittle thrown into that bourbony evolution. Medium length finish. **Overall: 6/10** In summary this bourbon is sort of perfect as a Beam archetype. Anyone who has had a few Book(er)s knows that JB knows his shit and Jimmy is killing it too. This is a wonderful amalgamation of their recent releases that doesn’t surprise or disappoint. It’s good, maybe gooder than just good, but not changing my expectations for a bottle. Enjoyed it but won’t need another unless they become readily available. I will say that this is the first non-SiB hyped bottle I’ve had shipped and it didn’t live up to expectations. For $50 it’s good but for the $60 I paid it’s fine. When ECBP is 70 and 12yo this looks pretty iffy if it’s any more than that… I’d be open to trying a 120 proof though! The KC SiBs I’ve had have all been lovely and a big part of that is the barrel proof. Weird Lit Coaster: Goodnight Azathoth. This is a genius retelling of M. W. Brown’s classic. “Goodnight stars, goodnight air, goodnight noises everywhere” maybe doesn’t need a rewrite to be weird AF but Kenneth Hite (author of “The Fall of Delta Green” and one of the primary authors of the DG TTRPG) really creeps me out (in a good way) with this one. I give it 4/5 elder signs and a “stars are almost right” on the T888kelei-li scale. t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average. 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite. 10 | Perfect | Perfect.

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  • Kyle Herrod

    Love it.

JJLove17

New pick.

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BourbonMitch

Found this one through SIPN Bourbon. Is this any good???

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  • Scott Nordquist

    Very good!!

  • BourbonMitch

    Agreed. It is amazing

  • Turd Ferguson

    It’s my go to for neat or rocks. I pick it up every time I find it somewhere!

Scott Nordquist

New home for the bourbon collection

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  • Bourbon Buff

    Love the top shelf

  • Ema_Mathew

    Bourbon Paradise!!!

JJLove17

New Taste

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BourBIN

Knob Creek 15 Nose: Oak. Sweet Oak and a cinnamon stick. Smells like a Rickhouse. Fall in general. I want this scent as a candle in October. Palate: Oak. Holy oak. You can really taste the barrel and the age but not too much more complicated than that. More oak than I prefer but won’t go as far to say it’s over-oaked. Still balanced from beginning to end. Medium-long oaky finish. Overall: I don’t have a ton of Knob Creek in the collection but what I do have I enjoy. Another change of pace from what I normally drink and I’ll always try to have some sort of Knob Creek bottle at the ready.

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Neurogenes15

Willett 4yr Rye A little history: I first realized I loved rye whiskey 10 years ago the first time I hit the Willett distillery during a camping trip in KY. I’d tended bar and had an academic appreciation for when to recommend a rye whiskey and the historic prevalence of the spirit in pre-prohibition America and during the first (greatest?) cocktail boom of prohibition. I grabbed a bottle of this then as the spendiest bottle of the year for a grad student… it was the bottle that drew me to rye and I’ve subsequently finished a half dozen bottles over the years. I bought my brother a bottle for his bachelor’s party and we drank a chunk of it in sezaracs and manhattans. In short it’s become a staple that I can only rarely find. We moved in July and hit Willett again while driving from Nashville to Cleveland and this is the second of the two bottles of this I grabbed then. Since my first bottle I’ve gotten more and more interested in rye and cycled through more and more rye. I currently have 14 bottles of cask strength rye and 8 are 7+ years (the sweet spot for me seems to be high 6 into 7+ for wood-to-spice character). The rest are finished with crept for two younger ryes (Willett and New Riff Balboa Rye) and the bottle of Alberta Premium Cask Strength I bought recently and am still trying to decipher… all that to say that this is a bottle I’m attached to, keep around, and enjoy after really diving deeply into the older cask-strength rye spectrum. I’ve never objectively tasted this famous bottle, maybe because it’s a starting point in many ways. Here’s the objective review (trying to mute my nostalgic bias): **Nose:** oak, rain on green grass, sourdough, orange peel, spearmint. Licorice. Very pleasant. 
 **Palate:** starts with some oak and a mild burn, caramel and dill on the first swish, then dill and lemon balm on the second. Freshly turned soil. Mint underlying. 
 **Finish:** dill and mint, anise seed, caraway. A little sweet caramel. Short but nice. Leaves a little kick of herbs that pop back into my palate during a meal or after a cocktail. **Overall: 7/10** I’m conflicted because I love a lot of things about this bottle that aren’t related to the flavor. It evokes some pretty special times and I’d drink it any day just for that. On pure taste I can’t give this a home-run review because it’s got an unfinished earthiness on the palate and a short finish. Paradoxically the thing this bottle nails that I don’t find in many other eyes (send recs if you have some) is earthy notes with a spreading backdrop of moist green herbs. It makes one of the best sazerac or veaux carre I’ve had because the deeper earth notes balance the mixers so nicely. And that anise after-note just throws a saz into a whole different level. I think this is a match for NR Balboa on flavor alone (@ $10 more but also a SiB) and they’re the two 4yr eyes I’ll be keeping on hand if given the opportunity. I scored Stellum SiB the same too so that’s be the third in my daily lineup if I needed another. Final verdict: I’ll buy one of these at current MSRP ($60) whenever I run out. As a straight sipper it can’t compete with Stellum Single Barrels or even New Riff Balboa Rye IMO (although the later is probably mostly my preferences) but as a mixer its a luxe heavyweight with silky mouthfeel and herbaceous notes that compliment Amaro or vermouth perfectly. Value: worse than same class ryes but not terrible at MSRP. I would never pay over MSRP on principal but value this somewhere in the $40-65 range. **Bonus:** I did a little back to back w NR Balboa Rye because I have a bottle of that too and consider them in a similar category of 4-yr ryes in the $40-60 range. t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average. 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite. 10 | Perfect | Perfect.

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  • Bourbon Buff

    That's a great review and a nice bar behind it

Neurogenes15

Makers Mark BEP 2023 Wood Finishing Series The MM Wood Finishing Series is great. I think FAE-01 and 02 are top tier $60 bottles and I’m nursing my remaining FAE-02 to save some for comparisons. I was excited to hear about the BEP which MM is pitching as a way to showcase their 110 proof barrel entry proof because it picks up more subtle flavors. The wood finish is 10 virgin oak toasted staves putting this bottle into the toasted oak finishing craze. I was excited when they announced it and glad to grab a bottle alongside my ambassador bottles this March. As an aside I think the navy blue label looks sharp and like that for future limited releases. **Nose:** oak and spices, mulled cider, vanilla bean, peach tart 
 **Palate:** oaky with a dry mouth for a wheated bourbon. The viscosity is nice but not as thick as some of the private release bottles. The spice is the lead player here with lots of allspice, cinnamon, clove, and black tea. It has an acidity I don’t often get with MM that highlights the spices and toasty oak and compliments the sweetness of the wheat. Not a typical MM flavor and very pleasant with great spice-forward taste. Blinded I would not guess this is from the MM distillery but knowing what I’ve got it makes sense. 
 **Finish:** Spicy and oaky like the palate. Lingering vanilla and toasted oak. Very pleasant and moderate in length. Nice burn and viscosity/coating. **Overall: 7.3/10** This is a really nice toasted bourbon. The spice is more pronounced than most MM and the body is nice. The finish is moderate and doesn’t exceed any expectations or disappoint. In retrospect I wish I’d grabbed another bottle because this is just a nice bourbon and at $70 in the distillery I’d get another. If it was a standard offering I think I’d keep it around. The middle ground between wheated sweetness and astringent toasted oak is just really nice and spicy. t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average. 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite. 10 | Perfect | Perfect.

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Thin Brew Line est 2020

Just picked this up today. Didn't know anything about this stuff, but it is fantastic! Highly recommend.. Cheers!

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Matt4183

New addition ✨️

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theBourbonNoob

Favorite mixer thus far is Knob Creek Single Barrel Select. Any recommendations to explore?

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  • user-2156

    knob creek rye for some reason is better than knob creek original.

Willie B.

Cheers to you sippers🥃

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user-4071

Chill zone

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  • Bourbon Buff

    Cool

  • user-2156

    looks gimmicky

Neurogenes15

Barrell Private Release Rye, Sauternes cask finish, 1S01, 57.49% **Nose:** heat with the clean rye notes of MGP juice. A little minerality that surprised me. Less Sauternes than I was expecting. 
 **Palate:** nice upfront spice, some transition into caramel then a gush of pear that really takes it home. End of the mouth has a brandied pear thing going that I love. The wine-soaked pear image is what I’m walking away with. Mmm. 
 **Finish:** keeps the brandied pear going and then gets kind of hot. Fades back through caramel into a lingering spice cookie. **Overall: 7.5/10** The surprises here are the subtlety of the finish. Barrell usually nails it for me but is often heavy handed w the finish. This shows more restraint and honestly rules for that reason. The series PR rye is great so far. I’d like to see age statements and breakdown of what’s from where (thanks Found North and Bardstown for upping that bar) but at the end of the day I love this whiskey. At the price point I am glad to have it but wouldn’t double up on bottles. t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average. 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite. 10 | Perfect | Perfect.

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  • Jay Miller

    That’s a great review,.

  • Neurogenes15

    Thanks Jay!

  • Bourbon Buff

    Just got on the Bourbon train, Rye will be next once I get through all the Bourbons

Neurogenes15

REVIEW: Nulu 6 year experimental series amburana finish, r/bourbon pick, barrel C473, 57.1% **Nose:** vegetal, cinnamon, green cardamom, blanched almonds, sugar dates 
 **Palate:** brown sugar, specifically raisins and brown sugar instant oatmeal, then waxy cinnamon and spice, fat washed spiced rum 
 **Finish:** really very long. Evolves beautifully. Starts out with the same fatty spices as the palate but quickly blurs to a heat with an oily mouthfeel even after the juice is long gone. Reminds me of a hot buttered rum with a dash of allspice dram. **Overall: 8.4/10** (Warmup glass was Barrell ratafia de champagne 2022 private selection… admittedly a strong flavor but it was drained in amburana quickly with this one). Look this isn’t a subtle pour. The more amburana I get my hands on the more unsubtle I think it is. It’s more nuanced than the rare character r/bourb rye I have (which is just an assault of fatty spice… A+ {just went down a weird spice parallel universe spice girls thought experiment hunting for a joke: not recommended}) but still totally dominated by the striking finish. The bourbon is there under the finish and is the same incredibly solid juice I expect from Nulu at this price but the standout is the finish - and I love it. Highly recommend if you can find one. t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average. 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite. 10 | Perfect | Perfect.

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  • Bourbon Buff

    Can you review the Nulu in French toasted barell

  • Neurogenes15

    I haven’t tried it and don’t love toasted barrel bourbon. Even ECTB isn’t great for me

  • The BourbonRican!

    I want to get it! Saw ir for $129 not sure if its worth it

  • Neurogenes15

    I think I paid 119 and it’s good if you’re into amburana. I’d buy it again because it’s interesting but wouldn’t buy a backup because I think it’s slightly overpriced for something you’d keep on the shelf.

Neurogenes15

Henry McKenna 10 year single barrel 13343 **Nose:** oak, spices, cherry cobbler, vanilla cream soda 
 **Palate:** great balance, oak with green apple tartness, deep dried cherry, and some standard bourbony boubon-ness 
 **Finish:** chewy, really excellent viscosity for 50%, some tang with cherry and rhubarb notes, lingering spice **Overall: 6/10** I used to drink this all the time and love it. The variability between barrels is low but noticeable. The 10 year age is a sweet spot of balance with solid wood but it doesn’t taste like sucking on a stave yet. Any time this is around at MSRP ($50?) I’d grab one. It’s not so spectacular as to require backups but is always a solid pick in my experience. Great for Manhattans or Paper Planes. Great neat. What’s not to love. t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average. 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite. 10 | Perfect | Perfect.

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  • Jay Miller

    thanks for the review! I should try it out

  • James Ball

    looks like you have some great collection

  • Neurogenes15

    Thanks! It’s humble and always evolving (nothing unopened here). Hope you enjoy the reviews!

William Carroll

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Matt4183

Neat for me

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The BourbonRican!

Friday blind!

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The BourbonRican!

Saturday blind!

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  • Bourbon Buff

    JD?

BourBIN

Nose: Floral bomb. It smells so good and rich. I wish I knew what a fresh cracked bottle would smell like. Very well rounded. Palate: This is the best OWA I’ve ever had granted it’s my first store pick. The sweet oak/wheat flavor lasts longer and has no burn like some OWA bottles I’ve had. An amazing pour. Long and satisfying finish. I ended up having 2 pours of this bottle. It’s a shame store picks of these are so hard to come by let alone non store pick OWAs.

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  • Bourbon Buff

    can you do a review of Weller 12

Neurogenes15

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof A123 This is a bottle I’ve been waiting to review for a while… actually I’ve been waiting to review any ECBP because I haven’t wanted to jump the gun on what has become my favorite available bottle. I’ve been waiting because I wanted to get a feel for the lineup after a hiatus from serious tasting while I invested time in professional training and not the really critical stuff like reviewing whiskey. EC18 from the old label is my favorite bottle of all time (obtained for $55 from K&L for my bachelor party) and the old label 12yr BP was the featured bourbon at my wedding so you have to consider that I may be biased but i sincerely have tried to minimize that chance… I’ll try to get A122-B523 up in the next weeks! Anyway, here’s the bottle: **Nose:** heat, cherry liquor, old oak, Douglas Fir bark (if you know you know), and vanilla extract. Quick but pleasant. Doesn’t overwhelm me with anything but blends a lot of things I like. 
 **Palate:** (10m rest) at full proof it starts out hot and just sits there for a minute - warm and alcoholic: not quite declaring itself. Then it opens up on a surprisingly smooth clean oak and marzipan flavor. Spice, woodshop smells, and blanched almonds back it up. There’s maple and vanilla but they’re subtle afterthoughts. The oak is just really balanced. The viscosity and mouthfeel are buttery and delicious. After a 30m rest: the vanilla and maple notes pop more within the balanced structure of the whiskey. There more oak and a hint of flamed-orange peel in there too. With 2cc H2O in 30cc bourbon at 30m (look I’m trying to be comprehensive here): everything is compatible but I separate out the flavors a bit more. There’s a definite honey backbone that wasn’t there before I added the water. Paradoxically the viscosity is ¿thicker? than undiluted. I think I’ll be drinking this we 5 drops of water moving forward but will report back.
 **Finish:** the finish is good but pretty hot. It dies out with a ton of hazelnut and almond-meal and oak. I can honestly say that I still notice it in my mouth 5m later (timer and everything) after a total of 2oz (60cc) over the course 3hrs. Maybe I’ve burnt out my palate… the combo of fading heat, evolving spice, and nuttiness is really nice. Nothing wild - in the world of boutique finishes and blended juice - but so solid and quintessentially bourbon. **Overall: 7.5/10** Nothing to conclude with besides a thanks for reading. I love this bottle. It’s not my favorite ECBP but I’ll get to that eventually… 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average. 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite. 10 | Perfect | Perfect.

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  • user-3782

    I love it

  • Bourbon Buff

    I am tempted to try this at this proof 🥃

  • Neurogenes15

    Once you hit 60% it’s hard to come back down. I tried some ECTB after and it was watery

Miranda Connor

"Unlock the hidden flavors of bourbon with the innovative infusion of Oak & Eden's Bourbon & Spire."

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Mary Walker

Always thirsty for a whiskey!!!😉

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Sarah Williams

Slip into the whisky lifestyle.😜

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Steve Loch

Loved it, very smooth and perfect over ice after a long day.

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Dinah Sheldon

Each sip of Maker's Mark 46 is a journey of taste and tradition 🥃

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Ema_Mathew

I recently had the pleasure of trying Elijah Craig 18 Year Old, and I must say, it's an exceptional bourbon. The aging process has given it a rich and complex flavor profile, with hints of caramel, oak, and a smooth finish that lingers on the palate. Truly a remarkable sip worth savoring!!!

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Merlin Barret

A decade of perfection distilled into one exceptional bourbon. Cheers to Bird Dog 10-year-old!🥂🥂

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Miranda Connor

"Unlock the hidden treasures of flavor with Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Select Bourbon Whiskey "

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Mary Walker

Seek Whiskey, Seek Happiness.

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Sarah Williams

For those who appreciate the finest, Fistful of Bourbon Whiskey is a true gem.

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Ema_Mathew

A truly extraordinary expression that stands tall among the finest bourbons, leaving a lasting impression on every whiskey lover lucky enough to experience it.

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Mary Walker

Your Glass Deserves A Whiskey!!

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Sarah Williams

Elevate your palate with the honest and robust notes of Cody Road Bourbon Whiskey🍺🍺🍺

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Steve Loch

― Perfect balance of flavor! ― Very smooth!! Amador Double Barrel Bourbon which is carefully distilled at Amador Whiskey Co. is adored for its spicy, raisin, cocoa and smoky flavor notes.

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Merlin Barret

Sip, savor, and indulge in the smoky charm of Sons of Liberty Bourbon .A bourbon like no other, for those who appreciate the extraordinary!!

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Ema_Mathew

This bourbon presents a pleasing and approachable flavor profile. The blend of grains harmonizes to offer subtle sweetness, a touch of spice, and a smooth, enjoyable finish. While it may not be the boldest or most complex bourbon, its balanced nature makes it a versatile choice for various occasions and palates. A solid option for those seeking a well-crafted and easy-going bourbon experience!

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Miranda Connor

A premium-quality bourbon, it is best served on the rocks. Includes one 82 proof 750 mL bottle of I. W. Harper 15 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

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Merlin Barret

Raise a glass to moments worth cherishing, accompanied by the elegance of Berkshire Bourbon Whiskey🥂🥂

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Steve Loch

Elevate your spirits with the classic allure of Copper & Cask Bourbon Whiskey.

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Neurogenes15

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof B523, 62.1%, 11y5mo **Nose:** mineral notes jump out at you like rain on cement, followed by ethanol and wet wood, a little maple syrup and citrus zest… -waits 15m- A big hit of vanilla. Oak. Some mineral notes but they’re not forefront. Much improved. Lost the citrus but I’m wondering now if that might have been blowoff like the cement smell? 
 **Palate:** buttery mouthfeel, apricot sponge cake, oak, Orange creamsicle, good and plenties at the back, bergamot 
 **Finish:** really rich and creamy, delicate icing over pineapple upside down cake, earl grey **Overall: 7.8/10** Whoah. This was nothing like what I was expecting off the nose. It essentially delivers as expected for an ECBP but has a nice pastry thing going. Less heat on the proof than A123 despite the slightly reduced age. I actually am going to score it higher than A123 because I didn’t have to futz around with water to get it to open up. Very smooth. The opening nose is weird for me but it totally fooled me and then impressed. I wouldn’t say no to a second bottle of this but it’s the only one I’ve seen locally (Northeast OH). Glad to add it to the tasting. t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average. 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite. 10 | Perfect | Perfect.

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  • Jay Miller

    this ECB sounds better than the last

  • user-4077

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BourBIN

Luxardo Cherry with Demarara Sugar Cube Single large Ice Cube Angostura Orange Bitters Splash of water Makers Mark 101 Old Fashioned kind of night with Makers 101. The higher proof blends perfectly well with the rest of the drink. And don’t forget the swizzle stick!!

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  • Jay Miller

    yeah, great for cocktails

Mary Walker

Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough!!

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Merlin Barret

Indulge in the bold embrace of Leadslingers Bourbon Whiskey, a smooth symphony of caramel, vanilla, oak, and subtle spice that leaves an unforgettable mark on your palate.

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Miranda Connor

"Elevate your evenings with the powerful taste of Rebel Yell Bourbon 101 Proof.

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Sarah Williams

Bold, Smooth, and Undeadly Delicious .....

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Merlin Barret

Pour yourself a taste of history and heritage. Russell's Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon - where tradition meets excellence. Nose: Lots of cherry and vanilla with a little oak and brown sugar in the background if that makes sense. Taste: The cherry and vanilla are really coming through on the taste, with some toffee and caramel. Finish: The finish is great, a lot sweeter, with the toffee, brown sugar, and caramel notes being more present. Overall: fantastic bourbon whiskey which can easily be had neat. Maybe for someone who is used to light whiskeys around the 80-90 proof may want it with ice or water but no need. A true textbook bourbon profile with a punch that's absolutely delicious. Well worth the price. My mouth is now numb. Find a bottle you love. Cheers🥂

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Miranda Connor

"Sip, savor, and celebrate the heartland spirit with Middle West Straight Wheated Bourbon Whiskey."

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Mary Walker

Indulge in the legacy of Heaven Hill Distillery with Parker's Heritage Cognac Barrel Finish 10 Year Bourbon. Cheers to greatness! Nose: Vanilla, caramel, rich oak. Earthy tobacco, sweet musty notes. Stewed fruits, a faint bit of allspice and really robust cocoa. Taste: Thick and rich mouthfeel, no real heat despite the slightly elevated proof. Vanilla, nougat, faintly stewed fruits and rich rich caramel. Finish: Long,rich nougat and payday bar an the onset of some delicious stewed fruits. Overall: This is one of the best bourbons that I have had - it is diverse and complex, rich and full, and everything that I wish a bourbon could be.

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Sarah Williams

Unwind and relax with the smooth allure of Stroudwater Bourbon, the epitome of true bourbon bliss.

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Dinah Sheldon

When it comes to quality and taste, "Dry Fly Bourbon Whiskey" sets the taste high and never disappoints.

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Steve Loch

This is an enjoyable pour with an interesting finish that comes in at a very favorable price point. Mizunara barrels aren't cheap to purchase, so finding a bourbon finished in these unique Japanese casks for this price is great.

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Ema_Mathew

Smooth, balanced, great value. ★★★★☆

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Dinah Sheldon

Let your taste buds embark on a journey of delight with Blaum Bros. Straight Bourbon Whiskey, making every moment truly unforgettable.

1

Ema_Mathew

Heaven Hill Black Label Bourbon is a sought-after gem that sold out in two stores, but I finally snagged it at the third! Excited to share this rarity with friends at the party—it's definitely worth the hunt!!!

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Neurogenes15

Review: Found North Batch 003, 17y rye, 55.1% Taking a break from my ECBP reviews to do a summery rye because it’s been hot here. This one has been on my shelf a while and I’ve been trying to decode it with small pours and experimenting w the rests etc. I landed on a standard 15m rest with no water for the review. **Nose:** light honey, chamomile, unpeated scotch, light oak 
 **Palate:** green apple candy and Bartlett pear, beautiful old rye fruitiness, a backdrop of honey and straw, there’s a subtle unpeated scotch presence followed by the barest smokey tequila flavor. **Finish:** nice long fade of the palate with evolving spice, return of the honey flavors, and a lingering heat that is in no way offensive. The last flavors I get before it fades out are all rye orchard fruit and honeyed camomile tea. **Overall: 7.2/10** This is a brilliantly blended whiskey. The palate is where the genius of the blending really shines and the fact that the blend marries so many finishes while keeping them all in the taste but not overwhelming the others is impressive. You get it before and after the sip but there’s really a journey to be taken in every sip if you really zero in on the flavors. All that unfortunately doesn’t make this exponentially better than a lot of the 7 year single barrel ryes I have for the much higher price. Staves and grain r/bourbon, Stellum single barrel, even templeton 10 are similar levels of enjoyment for me and the added complexity doesn’t quite follow the ancient age statement and price increase. Is this a great whiskey? Totally. Am I glad I splurged on the bottle? Yeah. Would I buy another when this runs out? Probably not but I’m glad for the experience. Regret the purchase: not a bit. t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average. 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite. 10 | Perfect | Perfect.

2

Matt4183

Fire vibs

2

The BourbonRican!

Hunted!!!

2

The BourbonRican!

Got it!!

2

JedidiahChurch

2

The BourbonRican!

Hunted!!

3

The BourbonRican!

Oh ohhhh

3
  • Jason fortuna

    Got me a bottle . Not open yet

mr George

The modt expensive picture you've seen this year 🥃

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  • tony63022

    …and that’s all it is, a picture. Can never get any of those ghosts here in Baton Rouge!

BourBIN

Old Soul Single Barrel High Rye Bourbon Nose: perfect blend of sweet oak and a delicate amount of wintergreen mint. Well rounded and minimal ethanol. Palate: Yo I’m sorry I’m spilling the beans here but this is amazing. It takes the best parts of the taste of Bourbon and the finish/mouth coating feel of a rye. Proof point is pretty perfect for this bottle. Liquor Store told me to take a chance on this bottle and boy did it not disappoint. I’m not the biggest rye fan but for some reason I’ve loved almost every high rye bourbon I’ve tasted. This is no different.

2

Willie B.

Da Boss, pour it up🥃

1

Miranda Connor

"Timeless elegance in a bottle – Mellow Corn Whiskey."

3

Mary Walker

Relax and take a sip!!

1

Dinah Sheldon

yumm😋

1

Merlin Barret

Take your taste buds on a smoky adventure with Rock Town Arkansas Hickory Smoked Whiskey. A campfire in a glass! 🥃🔥

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Mary Walker

You don’t really need a reason to pour yourself a glass of whiskey!!

2

Steve Loch

This is a tremendously balanced and integrated whiskey that has nuanced richness and a surprisingly gentle alcohol under-structure for a barrel-strength bourbon.

3

Dinah Sheldon

Warm your soul with every sip. #KnobCreekWhiskey

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Merlin Barret

Like the gentle touch of a feather, Black Feather Bourbon Whiskey caresses your palate with delightful caramel and toasted oak. A truly memorable tasting experience.Try this out now!!

1

Miranda Connor

Its velvety smoothness caresses the palate, leaving a warm, lingering finish that evokes a sense of comfort and satisfaction.

1

Steve Loch

Nose of tree bark and crème patissiere; browned butter and violet on the mid-palate with an earthy finish that hints of licorice root, tobacco, and bitter herbs.

1

Barry Pamula

Blanton, smooth. I like.

0

Barry Pamula

Eagle Rare a bit hot, but nice flavor

1

Barry Pamula

Seller antique- harsh,

2

Barry Pamula

EH Taylor - smooth & nice tasting

2

Sarah Williams

From barrel to bottle, perfection in every pour. #StroudwaterBelfry.

1

Merlin Barret

Troy & Sons Oak Reserve Whiskey boasts a harmonious symphony of flavors. The rich, velvety caramel notes greet your palate, while hints of toasted oak and a subtle touch of vanilla weave their way in. Its smooth, lingering finish leaves you craving another sip of this refined and satisfying whiskey.

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Sarah Williams

Elevate Your Bourbon Experience with Willie's Big Horn 🥃✨

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Dinah Sheldon

Sipping on the sweet nectar of "Barenjager Honey Bourbon Whiskey" 🥃🍯 Cheers to pure indulgence!

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Miranda Connor

Unleash the untamed spirit with Bigfoot Bourbon. A legendary blend of bold flavors and hidden depths, capturing the essence of the wild. Savor the elusive taste that leaves an unforgettable trail. Embrace the myth, embrace the taste. Bigfoot Bourbon: Believe in the adventure.

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Dinah Sheldon

Lots of happiness😃

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Merlin Barret

Every Drop is a Story Worth Savoring!!

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Steve Loch

Raise your glass to Moylan's Cask Strength Bourbon, a testament to the beauty of fine craftsmanship. Cheers, my whiskey aficionados! 🥃🥂

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Miranda Connor

Savor the rich symphony of flavors with Jeppson's Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Indulge in its smooth caramel notes, intertwined with hints of toasted oak and a touch of warm vanilla. The first sip invites a delightful dance of sweetness and spice, culminating in a long, satisfying finish. Elevate your palate with this exquisitely crafted bourbon, a true delight for connoisseurs and novices alike. Cheers to unforgettable taste experiences!

1

Ema_Mathew

This limited edition bourbon offers a smooth and balanced taste with prominent caramel and vanilla notes. While the flavor profile is predictable, it remains an appealing choice for collectors due to its limited availability.

1

Sarah Williams

Embrace the warmth of the Florida sun and the smoothness of this bourbon.....

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Mary Walker

Bourbon: the perfect companion for slow sips and great conversations!!

0

Ema_Mathew

A smooth and reasonably priced option, perfect for rye enthusiasts seeking a flavorful drinking experience!!!

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Dinah Sheldon

A perfect evening calls for a smooth glass of whiskey. Cheers to good times! 🍻🌟

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Steve Loch

Cheers to unforgettable memories and the joy of savoring life's finer moments. 🥂

0

Ema_Mathew

A true fireside companion. 🔥🍂

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Sarah Williams

Heaven's Door Straight Bourbon Whiskey is an exemplar of craftsmanship and artistry, offering a well-rounded and approachable profile. Its marriage of sweet, fruity, and spicy elements makes it an excellent sipping whiskey or a versatile base for crafting a range of classic cocktails.

0

Dinah Sheldon

fall in love with you a little bit more ...😍

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Merlin Barret

Yummyyyyyyyy😋

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Mary Walker

Discover the timeless allure of Old Fitzgerald 1849 – a masterpiece of whiskey craftsmanship that transcends generations. Immerse yourself in a symphony of flavors, where velvety caramel and toasted oak dance on your palate, accompanied by subtle notes of honey and spice. This exceptional expression of heritage and legacy unveils the art of distillation, delivering a taste of unparalleled richness. Raise your glass to Old Fitzgerald 1849, where every sip encapsulates the essence of history and indulgence, leaving an enduring legacy of flavor and satisfaction....

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Merlin Barret

Wanna grab this again for the Friday Night🎉🎉🎊

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mr George

Blantons single barrel

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  • Bourbon Buff

    How much did you pay for these?

Neurogenes15

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof A122: **Nose:** vanilla, oak, lemon zest, cherrie tart, brine **Palate:** salted caramel, oak, tobacco and tan leather, smooth bourbon, gradually building American cherry wood smoke, spice, and almond-butter thickness **Finish:** hot and fast. Marzipan. Oak leaves on a hot day, acorn mash, and lingering Douglas fir vanilla sap smell **Overall: 7.5/10** This ECBP is excellent. It suffers on the nose but hits hard through palate and finish. The whole experience evolves over 30m beautifully and I highly recommend letting it rest. Initially I thought this was a subpar ECBP but as I’ve tasted I’ve grown to love it. Got this one at HH distillery and it’s my first BP I was able to obtain so it’s a bit sentimental but trying to be (unblinded) unbiased I give it a solid 7.5 with nose being the only major detriment to overall score. This might be the quintessential overproof bourbon for me. A little raw and a little hot but totally delicious with some “classical” tasting deficits but decidedly pleasant experience. I love it despite its flaws and would pick up a second if they were still around… Continuing through my ECBP lineup this is excellent and has flaws like all of us. It’s a great bottle. More coming as I move through the 22s…. t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average. 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite. 10 | Perfect | Perfect.

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Ema_Mathew

I was recommended this bourbon, I hadn't tried it before. It is very smooth with good flavors neet or over ice. Will buy again.

0
  • Bourbon Buff

    Tried this at TW before, pretty decent for the price

Sarah Williams

Tried this whiskey for the first time, I think it's a must buy....

0

Merlin Barret

Cheers🥂

0

Miranda Connor

Cheers to Life's Great Moments with Louie's Luck Whisky.

0

Mary Walker

Fall in love in just one sip!!

0

Dinah Sheldon

Enjoying every sip of Tango Bourbon Whiskey!!

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Ema_Mathew

Took a chance on this low priced bottle, and WOW,.. excellent flavor and smooth... my new Favorite. Half the price of worse whiskeys. I'll always keep a bottle in stock!😉

1

Merlin Barret

Tried this yesterday! I loved it and I am gonna get one more for tonight🍾

1

Scott Nordquist

Craft distillers make really fine bourbon!!

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  • Jay Miller

    yeah, I agree

Neurogenes15

Review: Barrell Seagrass, Batch 7, 59.65% This might be the bottle that got me into blended and finished whiskey. I’ve been savoring it because it was hard to find in Ohio for a long time. Recently got my hands on some silver so that review is coming. An excellent blend of rye from IN, TN, and Canada aged in Martinique rum, apricot brandy, and Madeira casks. **Nose:** apricot, lemon curd, rye herbs with thyme, dill, and coriander, strawberry patch, and some oak 
 **Palate:** apricot forward but not overwhelming, summer heat, fresh herbs, driftwood, and sunny days 
 **Finish:** long and mellow, with lots of warm spice and orchard fruit - some from the brandy and some from the rye, refreshing Well I love this whiskey. It’s always safe and delicious. It’s a restock for me that I plan to keep on the shelf. I don’t think it’s the pinnacle of aged rye or something singular and unattainable but it’s some pretty damned masterful blending. There’s nothing I don’t love about it and it’s one of the only non-single barrels that hits an 8/10 for me. I’m sure some disagree but they’ll have to show me another sub-$100 bottle that always hits the spot and delivers a unique experience before I’ll budge. **Overall: 8/10** t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average. 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite. 10 | Perfect | Perfect.

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  • Willie B.

    It's like Lay's Chips you just can't have one🥃

Steve Loch

Fantastic specimen of Brown liquor!

2

Dinah Sheldon

Sip sip sipn!!!

1

Mary Walker

cheers to the weekend....🥂😉

0

Miranda Connor

Whiskey makes me frisky🥃

0

Merlin Barret

It's high time for some high-proof whiskey fun!😜 I enjoyed it😍

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Ema_Mathew

Enjoying the bold and smooth taste of this bourbon!👌

2
  • Bourbon Buff

    what proof is this?

Sarah Williams

I really enjoyed the smooth taste of this whiskey and I am going to buy another bottle today.

2

C-NOTE

Evan Williams Small Batch

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KingLouie82

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KingLouie82

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Pfotey

Smell that beautiful mash?

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  • BourbonHunter

    Makers, yes?

BourBIN

Eagle Rare Nose : Holy grape. Oof I can smell this all day. Not very complex but sometimes you don’t need complexity and you just need a good nose dammit lol. Palate : I mean what you see is what you get with Eagle rare. Grape through and through and I love it! Not even ethanol, just grape. Overall : Eagle Rare is amazing and this store pick amplifies the experience. More viscous and a richer sweetness. For $30-$40 I mean come on. Eagle rare is one of the few bottles that I think is worth the hype and the effort to snag.

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user-3436

Had a pour and it was a little harsh on the back of the palette and drying In the middle palette. Not a go to neat.

1

BourBIN

Whiskey Acres Maple Syrup This stuff smells like a sweet maple syrup desert. Whiskey Acres is a local distillery from DeKalb, Illinois and what I love about them is their literal seed to bottle production of the bottle. 100% of the bourbon making process happens at the distillery. This special release picks a punch at 118 proof but is almost complete masked by the maple sweetness. I have to be craving it and I can usually only have one pour per night for fear that I might get a freakin cavity but I really like this bottle.

2

Willie B.

What ya'll sippin on tonight🥃??????

2

Steve Loch

Sleep late, have fun, get wild, drink whiskey, and drive fast on empty streets with nothing in mind

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Mary Walker

Enjoying this bourbon with my friends....😋

1

Dinah Sheldon

Enjoyed it 😋 Willing to buy one more for this weekend!!

2

Miranda Connor

cheers to you and cheers to me..!!🥂

2

Merlin Barret

Monday today😪
But I have Sixty Men Bourbon to save the day!🥂

2

Dinah Sheldon

My happiness is in whiskey 🥂

1

Sarah Williams

Surprisingly very good and you can't stop at just one.....😜

1

Mary Walker

Just chilling!!!!🥂

1

Miranda Connor

Drink this whiskey and focus on its flavour..!! It was really amazing😋

1

Steve Loch

Cheers to the troubles that a glass of whiskey can help us forget.

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Merlin Barret

I mean just look at the bottle!🤩 It looks so classy and minimal and tastes like heaven! Have you tried it?

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  • Ema_Mathew

    will try this soon!😉

  • Merlin Barret

    Sure Buddy 💃🤘

Willie B.

Trying something different tonite and it's like Campbell's Soup, It's mm mm Good!! cheers🥃

3

BourBIN

Heaven Hill 7 BiB This bottle is very underrated in my opinion. Great value for what you get. I never had the 6 year old label but from what I can say about this variation is only good things. Very pleasant oak nose. Like campfire oak, not sweet like BT products. And a consistent bottle unlike HM10. Now that HM10 has risen in value, HH7 is the clear winner of the two on consistency alone. Out of the 3 Henry Mckenna bottles I’ve had only one was really good, the other 2 were straight up astringent, had a thin flavor and bad. I might be in the minority but I’m perfectly ok with everyone else going for HM10 and leaving me the HH7 on the shelf.

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Bourbon Buff

Born in Texas, this is a good one to try if you are in the mood for something new. Toasted coconut 🥥 and mocha bites on the nose with hint of pineapple. Pretty flavorful

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Mary Walker

The artisan chocolate flavor in this bourbon is soo overwhelming😋

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Sarah Williams

This is a very unique bourbon with nice and rich flavor and this will be one of my favorite from now on.

1

Ema_Mathew

Sipping this spicy-sweet sip!

1

Miranda Connor

Sippin and Chillin..!!🥳✌️

1

Merlin Barret

I love caramel🤎 and It's really a sweet smelling whiskey with a lot of buttery caramel. Loved it!!

3

Mary Walker

A bourbon I bought for this terrific Tuesday....

2

Sarah Williams

Hard to find this type of bourbon it's truly delicious and fully flavored....😋

1

Ema_Mathew

I just picked this bottle from a store today. Flavors of caramel, vanilla and oak in one sip!!!...🤤

0

Miranda Connor

Taste is Awesome..!!😋

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Neurogenes15

New Riff Blue Clarage and Yellow Leaming, Ranger Bottles Summer 2023 NR continues to be one of my favorite distilleries because they do things I’d want to try just because they make sense as experiments. This year’s summer ranger club bottles were 2 batches of their 5+ year old, 50% ABV high rye bourbon (65/30/5) with two heirloom corn varietals making up the entire corn bill for each: yellow Leaming and blue clarage respectively. Check out the photo of the backs of the bottles for the details of these varietals or google them and get the agricultural details as I eventually did. Admittedly, a large component of my enjoyment of the two bottles has been the concept of changing a single variable (in this case an ingredient) and learning about the effect on the product. I’m pretty sure this is one of the nerdier things I’ve said in a string of nerdy musings but NR is giving us the opportunity to explore ingredients with them and I love it. While my days of trypsin-washing cells and patch-clamping axons are long gone the laboratory scientist in me wants everything to be explored with single variable modifications and New Riff is just punching my ticket! I love their balboa rye and that’s the most widely available example of NR hunting down an heirloom grain and just going all in on it. I think this exploration of corn (not as mellow as some fucking corn fyi) is a commendable idea and wonderful paired release. I’m here for it: let’s taste! (Tasted unblinded but without preconceptions, 15m rest, neat) **Yellow Leaming** **Nose:** caramel, corn, high rye bourbon, oak, and hay 
 **Palate:** sweet upfront followed by a wave of pleasantly bitter vegetal notes, rye herbs, some caramel corn, notably thick body, clean baking spice, oaky pop, some almost spritzy mineral notes on the back 
 **Finish:** pretty short and sweet, nice spice and caramel flavors, high rye heat **Overall: 6.2/10** Good body, interesting flavor that is spicy but not far from what you’re expecting from NRSB, some unexpected zing on the tongue and a short pleasant finish **Blue Clarage** **Nose:** similar to the above but with more cinnamon, a little sweeter/vegetal but a little rougher when comparing directly 
 **Palate:** caramel, oak, Nonino, Marion berries, corn silk, some spice thats somewhere between baking spice and heat, some minor notes that remind me of Hungarian oak barrels and the more resinous finishing barrels 
 **Finish:** lingering heat, warm spice, sweetness, caramel again, long smooth slow fade **Overall: 6.5/10** This bottle is a little more exotic than the YL. It has a distinct berry flavor that I didn’t pick up on the first or second pour but seems to have opened up with the bottle. It also has a longer finish and I like it a little more. **In summary** I like both of these bottles. They are different than the standard NR SB which I also enjoy. They aren’t 10/10 bombshells from the bottom of a forgotten rickhouse or wildly different than the standard NRSB but the experience is a 9/10 for me. I’ve been sitting here sipping back and forth between the two for an hour and had to refresh the pours because these are similar but also notably different. After that I think the BI’m guessing this taste is one of my least repeatable ones just because the flavors are so similar. Hope these varietals get incorporated into the NR lineup somehow and excited to continue with the interesting ranger Club experiences! t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average. 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite. 10 | Perfect | Perfect.

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Mary Walker

It's time for me to take a sip.....😋

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Merlin Barret

Who says whiskeys are only for the weekends? #It'swhiskeyWednesday

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Dinah Sheldon

Having this whiskey today😋

1

Miranda Connor

seek whiskey seek happiness..!!

1

Kelly Rosie

Whiskey soothes the soul! Have you tried this?

1

Steve Loch

To some, it’s simply a glass of whiskey. To me, it’s a taste of heaven.

0

Sarah Williams

One of the best bourbon ever had and I can't get enough of it......

0

Miranda Connor

Recently,I had this bourbon at my friend's party and loved it. Bought it for myself too..🥳✌️

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Dinah Sheldon

A combination of sweet, spicy and warm finish in every sip 🍻

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Kelly Rosie

It's Bourbonishhhhh day today..!!😎

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Mary Walker

It's yummy😋I just loved it... Try it with your drinking buddies

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Merlin Barret

My obsession of coool designed bottles never ends😄 #whiskeyWednesday

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  • Bourbon Buff

    Will be nice decanter once you are done

  • Merlin Barret

    IKR😉There's no such thing as "away" when it comes to nice designed bottles🍾

Ema_Mathew

Awesome bourbon! Not to be mixed!

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Dinah Sheldon

One glass of whiskey gives me infinite moments of joy 🥃😊 #Whiskeylove

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Mary Walker

This day was made for drinking...🥂

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Bourbon Buff

Pappy and other rare bourbons being raffled! https://www.cincinnati.com/story/entertainment/2023/08/02/how-to-enter-bourbon-raffle-pappy-van-winkle-make-a-wish/70506873007/

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Merlin Barret

Team Damon Salvatore🧡😍😉

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Kelly Rosie

Let's have some old-fashioned whiskey today!!

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Mary Walker

I mixed it with ginger ale.It tasted unique and delicious!!

1

Dinah Sheldon

My friend gifted me... 🥃🎉

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Miranda Connor

Friday Nights Are For Whiskey..!!🤩

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Kelly Rosie

Cheers to the freaking weekend with Bourbon whiskey!!🥂

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Mary Walker

I am going to try this today🥂😉

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  • Willie B.

    Great taste🥃

Dinah Sheldon

Got the taste of oak, caramel and vanilla in every sip🍺

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Sarah Williams

Tried this yesterday at my friend's birthday party, it's really awesome...

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Merlin Barret

Friday feels fantastic when I have some bourbon at my home🤩🎉🎊

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Miranda Connor

Hurry Its weekend..!!🥳

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Ema_Mathew

One taste test and bottle later and I’m hooked!!!😆

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Kelly Rosie

Lets Partyyy...

1

Dinah Sheldon

Enjoying with Baker's whiskey 😋

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Sarah Williams

It's a very nice bourbon. The smoothest that I’ve ever had. It is now my go to bourbon.

1

Mary Walker

Quenching my thirst with bourbon whiskey😋

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Merlin Barret

Here I am with my favorite bourbon! This is like my comfort whiskey which I always prefer to have, tastes good and worth the price!!

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Ema_Mathew

My go to bourbon drink today!!! Very smooth, no ice needed!

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BourBIN

Sam Houston 15 Not the biggest fan of Barton/Barton sourced products but I still had to pull the trigger and try their higher aged stuff. Sam Houston 15 was a pleasant surprise on the nose with rich cherry and delicate oak which was surprising for a 15 year. On the palate I still get cherry with a finish of orange bitters like the kind you put in an old fashioned. Not expecting fruit to be the primary notes in front of the oak but it was a nice surprise. The finish was a medium but kind of forgettable. Overall I’m glad I picked up a bottle to try but not sure if I’d go out of my way to hunt this again.

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  • Bourbon Buff

    great info as always!

Árgy K

High West bourbon from Utah

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Árgy K

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BourBIN

1792 Full Proof These bottles usually drink hot but this store pick had a great balance of heat and flavor for the proof. While on the nose you can definitely tell there is proof nice bright fruit is also present as well. Vanilla Cherry coke on the nose and similar on palate. This store pick is more pleasant all around, lower initial heat and bolder flavor/finish. The heat is instant on the palate but sweet funky oak and a little cherry stands out on this store pick. I normally don't add water but 3-4 drops of water did this bottle wonders.

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Merlin Barret

It's a whiskey and chill kinda day!!

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Ema_Mathew

I like it. It needs a drop off water for mellowing, but nice depth of flavor.

1

Mary Walker

Nice one. I will buy it again....

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Kelly Rosie

Excited to try this...

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Sarah Williams

Very well crafted bourbon!Super smooth and great with an ice cube...🍺🍺

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Dinah Sheldon

Sipping and chilling 🥂

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Ema_Mathew

Well worth the money. What a kick!!!

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Mary Walker

Had this yesterday. Tastes great!!!✨

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Merlin Barret

Pretty unique stuff! It's actually very well balanced with sweetness. I put this in my top 5 and always recommend it to people. Have a try buddies🥂

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Miranda Connor

The taste is really awesome want to try again..😋

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Kelly Rosie

My #mondayBourbon

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Merlin Barret

It is very pleasant, nice flavor and very smooth whiskey! It had my back for this terrific tuesday!

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Dinah Sheldon

After work, I hit the Whiskey....🍺

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Ema_Mathew

This might be the best bourbon I've had to date. It's worth every penny!

1

Kelly Rosie

Tastyy, Worth buying..

0

Dinah Sheldon

Save water, drink Whiskey 🍻

0

Mary Walker

Good vibes happen at Whiskey hour....🥂

0

Merlin Barret

Tin Cup satisfies my need for a mixer and drinker😉

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Dr_Meats

Two Souls Spirits Wisconsin Rye Whiskey Finished in a Rum Cask -- 146.96 proof | initially aged 8 years in #3 char virgin oak | straight rye which was finished in a rum barrel: 95% rye; 5% barley, distilled by Yahara Bay Distillers, Madison, WI | barrel #YB2: 158 bottle yield | $140 - I paid $115 after discount -- Nose: boozy orange peel, apricot, & papaya | bubblegum | honey & chamomile | toffee | ginger snaps | butterscotch | coconut | hints of anise. Shockingly easy to whiff considering the proof, but complex, dynamic, enigmatic. Palate: orange peel | dried mango | candied ginger | maple | tobacco | toffee Finish: chocolate frosted gingerbread | dried mango | | chocolate & mint | numbing peppermint spice | bubblegum | fennel | fat barrel char | gingerbread spices | dark chocolate & cigar wrapper | naughty old leather encyclopedia | hints of coconut at times. This is an incredibly long & wild ride. Body: Haven't experienced one like this before - it's rich & syrupy while also being juicy & almost effervescent. This stuff is really balling out on my tongue. There's a massive numbing tingle on the early-mid finish that gradually subsides as the more oaky notes roll in. It's crazy like you'd expect a hazmat to be, without being overly hot. Not dry at all, especially for an 8-year rye. Wild stuff. Score: 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite -- Thoughts on Quality: This stuff is remarkably complex & dynamic. My tasting notes may look over the top, but I swear I left things out, and more stuff will pop up as I work my way through this bottle. It's important to mention that thes notes are based on a 20-minute rest, and a bottle that's been open a couple weeks. When I first opened it, there was much more rum influence. At first pour, there's still a ton of rummy coconut-y floral ethanol - which is not my thing. But after some of that hazmat rum ethanol burns off , this rye is a joy to drink. This is the kind of whiskey you can sit and just drink by yourself in a dark room - it will make you completely forget about the highschool bullies you were plotting to murder. I absolutely love this stuff, but it's worth noting that it's 73.5% alcohol - it's not a toy, and it's probably not for the faint of heart. If you want a wild bucking rye though, this is the shit right here. I should probably stop screaming about how good this stuff is so that we can talk about that big-ass price tag. -- Thoughts on Value: As intrigued as I was, I don't think I would have taken the plunge for this bottle's $139.99 MSRP. I bundled this with a $99 6-year Finger Lakes Rye single barrel that I was also interested in, for a deal that came with a $50 discount on the order. So the way I saw it, I was paying $115 for this bottle, and $74 for the Two Souls Finger Lakes Rye (the offer was through the Two Souls Spirits website - not sure whether they're still doing it). $140 is pretty fucking steep for a bottle of whiskey, but it shies in comparison to a company like Nashville Barrel Company which sells 9-year MGP for $169. This is a year younger, but it's craft & its finished - both of which usually incur a premium. At the same time, NBC's pricing is a bit extreme. So maybe that's all a wash. But then we introduce the fact that this is a hazmat American rye whiskey. Not the light whiskey or Canadian whiskey that make up most hazmats on the market these days - those whiskey styles can be distilled to much higher proofs than American rye, and are usually aged in used barrels. So it's not surprising that a hazmat American rye whiskey comes with pricing that makes your eyes bulge a bit. To help justify that pricing, Two Souls Spirits seem to have made a lot of effort with the packaging (in addition to sourcing & finishing this wild beast). The bottle shape & feel is real silky - I dig it. The labeling is pretty good (too much type crammed together though I think). The cork is something I haven't personally seen before - a glass stopper with some kind of rubber gasket on it. It definitely has a luxury-type feel to it, but my sister said it reminded her too much of a perfume bottle - and my wife said it looks like a rich person's butt plug. Check out the second photo and make your own assertions. So I guess we could go either way on that one. Either way, for $115, I'm glad as hell I took the risk on this bottle - and I think it's worth the full $140 - I'm gonna cherish this wild bastard until it's gone. And I think that, if you're willing to splurge on some American craft whiskey, Two Souls Spirits will be worth keeping an eye on. -- Background on Two Souls Spirits Two Souls Spirits was founded in 2021 by a whiskey podcaster (James Estrada of the Whiskey Uncut podcast) and another guy (Chad Civetti). They're using an independent bottler model, which has been well established in the Scotch industry. Independent bottlers of Scotch find & bottle great single malts from various distillers in Scotland. Two Souls Spirits is aiming to do the analogue in the United States, specifically with craft distilleries. Two Souls is not the first producer to pursue this model in the U.S. (e.g., Lost Lantern has a similar strategy), but it's a relatively new idea here. My understanding is that these guys go to craft distillers and offer to bottle some of their best single barrels. Apparently, it can be advantageous for craft distillers to supply the good stuff because a) they've got an online retail platform, b) they'll put the stuff in a fancy bottle and c) they're extremely transparent about where the whiskey came from. The craft distiller's name (in this case, Yahara Bay in Wisconsin) is displayed on the front label (not the back), and their website is extremely transparent, with information on exact aging, mashbill, barrel type, etc. So the craft distiller gets paid for the whiskey they sell to Two Souls Spirits, and they get some marketing/exposure on top of that.

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  • Jay Miller

    perfect review! on my list

Scott S

Very easy to drink due to the low poof, 80. Would definitely buy a bottle for a nice summer supper

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Kelly Rosie

Happy Hour! #Bourbonwhiskey

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Mary Walker

Lets try this.....🥂

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Sarah Williams

Pretty smooth, solid bourbon. Good buy for the price.

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Dinah Sheldon

Every sip of "Heaven hill whiskey", taste like a heaven🍻

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Sarah Williams

This is a really nice sipper. Just an ice cube and you’re set.🥂

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Dinah Sheldon

I’m not a morning person, I’m a morning drinker 🤘🥂

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Merlin Barret

@Henry ,I want you to buy me a bottle of this cuz it's so yummyy!🤤🤤😉

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Kelly Rosie

My favourite! #whiskeyyy

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Miranda Connor

Whiskey day...!!🥳

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Bourbon Buff

Ran out of this? Where can I find this in the DFW area?

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  • C-NOTE

    I generally shop the Spec’s on Preston Rd. for the best inventory selection.

  • Anirudh Reddy

    Will stop by there this week! Thanks!

Dr_Meats

Knob Creek Single Barrel - Cellars 2020 Store Pick -- 120 proof | 9 years 4 months | straight KY bourbon: 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley -- My local shop, Cellars, picked this barrel back in 2020. It was a really good pick. Over the period of a few months, I bought about five bottles. This was the last of those bottles. Tasted neat in a glencairn after about 20 minutes rest. -- Nose: syrupy oak | caramel | cinnamon & vanilla | cherries & cardamom | something almost floral that I can't quite put my finger on Palate: black cherries | maple | molasses & caramel | spiced vanilla | fudgy chocolate Finish: dark cocoa | rich leather & tobacco | cinnamon red hots | gingerbread cake | clove & cardamom | secret dark chocolate that whispers naughty talk to you if you stick around for long enough to notice it Body: medium-heavy on the palate - heavyweight tannins on the finish Thoughts: This stuff is rich, complex, and drinks remarkably easy for 120 proof. And there's no peanut anywhere (not that I can't handle some nuts). I thought this was very off-profile for a KC product until I tried the 12-year small batch bourbon - I find a lot of these same smells & flavors in that bottle. Cellars does some really great picks - and this is one of them. I can see why I bought five. I'll give this last bottle a firm salute when it's empty. Score: 7.8 | Great | Well above average

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  • Neurogenes15

    Thanks for the review meats! I love these bottles. Still trying to determine if they’re a good deal but always enjoy the juice!

  • Dr_Meats

    Thanks, homie! Back when they were $45-50, I think they were an awesome deal. I still think they're an excellent value where they sit - but I know what you're saying, because I often have trouble owning the trigger. It's especially difficult now that some of the Wild Turkey offerings are undercutting the KC Single Barrels. Cheers!

Neurogenes15

Review: Barrell Rye, Sauternes Finish, Barrel 1S01, 57.09% 0.5mL water in 60mL, rested 20m **Nose:** rich rye spice, lemongrass, oak, caramel, rich wine-y depth 
 **Palate:** thick warm oak and spice, classic rye character in the “spicy/dessert” camp, crème brûlée, roasted marshmallow, hot buttered rum, rich mouthfeel with an oily finish 
 **Finish:** oily coating with evolving wine flavors, great caramel tones continue, allspice predominates in the spices, lingering charred oak **Overall: 8/10** This is just a really solid rye. I love the Sauternes finish and it’s not overwhelming by any stretch of the imagination (the common criticism I see of Barrell on the sub). It’s robust with balance and walks the line between spicy and dessert rye for me. I think I’d put this in the dessert category and enjoy it after some juicy meat or grilled veggies in the future. My only real criticism is the price point: at 120 I’d at least expect some transparency on the age of the blended juice. I’m glad to have this bottle and would get another Barrell private selection rye but don’t need a second of the same at the price… t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average. 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite. 10 | Perfect | Perfect.

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Steve Loch

Thirsty of Bourbon on a #thirstythursday

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Neurogenes15

Review: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof B522, 60.5% Continuing my tour of the last 2 years of ECBP I’ve got B522. From my initial remembrance of this it’s in the running for a favorite of the lot but let’s see how it tastes: **Nose:** oak, honey, spice, a little eye-watering fire, some warm baklava smells… 
 **Palate:** thick mouthfeel, vanilla, oak fence posts, dusty leather, black walnuts, and some creamy praline. 
 **Finish:** punchy but rapid fade, with oak, caramelized Phillo Dough, marzipan, and amaretto cookies **Overall: 8.3/10** Hot damn. This is a hell of an overproof whiskey. This batch seems to hit a lot of the high points of ECBP without many pitfalls. It’s modest and doesn’t have any fancy flavors or unexpected notes but just hits the bourbon flavors perfectly. I love this bottle and it’s the one I’ve drunk the most of on my shelf. That might be a poor estimate of quality… but is it? Thanks for reading! C922 next! t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average. 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite. 10 | Perfect | Perfect.

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Dr_Meats

Knob Creek Small Batch 12-Year Bourbon -- 100 proof | aged 12 years | straight bourbon: 75% corn; 13% rye; 12% malted barley | Kentucky | I paid about $65 for 750 ml -- Nose: leather | vanilla | cherry | dark oak | Riesen's chocolate candies. Deep & rich. My nose is telling me that this smells chewy. If that sounds weird to you, we're on the same page. Palate: rich vanilla | dark caramel & fudge | butterscotch | dried black cherries | rich mahogany leather | oak | brown sugar, maple syrup, & cloves | hints of blackberry on the tail end of the finish. It's as chewy as it smells - maybe the best texture I've ever gotten from a 100-proof whiskey. Thoughts: This is better than most KC single barrels that I've had, and I love KC single barrels. It's one of the best bourbons I've had at or below 100 proof - dark & decadent. Excellent value at $65, in my opinion. The Riesen's candy note on the nose takes me back to my grandparents' house in Omaha. I think weird sense-memory shit like that is a sign of really great whiskey. This is a really great whiskey. Score: 7.8 | Great

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  • Neurogenes15

    Delicious juice. Love the backdrop of wood. That’s most of the palate for me in this one.

  • Dr_Meats

    The wood is real on this one for sure - cheers, homie!

Sarah Williams

I loved it. Really enjoy the flavor of this bourbon.😋

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Mary Walker

Happy weekend....!🥂✨

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Kelly Rosie

It’s finally Friday, let’s pop the Bourbon whiskey!!

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Mary Walker

My bourbon too night...😋🥂

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  • Bourbon Buff

    Is this any good?

Sarah Williams

Very good taste. My everyday go to bourbon.

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Neurogenes15

Review: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C922, 62.4% Well this is my fifth ECBP review from the 22/23 group of bottles. This is the highest proof 22 entry. No more introductions; just the taste: **Nose:** vanilla, maple bark, warm rum, hearth, and old clean wool 
 **Palate:** crisp maple syrup, oak, cherry crisp, low spice but high syrup and stone fruit notes 
 **Finish:** lovely warm oatmeal cookies, heavy oak and baking pie, a little nectarine at the end, then a long slow burn of oak and brown sugar that lingers for a long time on the palate **Overall: 8.7/10** This is my favorite (non-blind) pour from the 22 and 23 batches thus far. It follows in the pattern of being first a super solid bourbon and then layering in nuances that set it aside from its sibling bottles. It’s got all the syrupy stone fruit notes I love and steers clear of spice for a clean sweet feel (without actual sweetness). Even unbranched at 62.4% it drinks smooth and tastes layered. Nothing bad to say about this bourbon except that I’m going to run out soon… I have a grenade from the HH distillery to review still but will eventually do a blind comparison of the batches too. That may take some time because my kids don’t allow a whole lot of time for tastings but it’s coming… Oh and even u/frytuna should agree this is a great value at $70. I owe them an apology for getting defensive about another review on the sub. FT I’ve got a pour of ECBP if you’re ever in Cleveland! Thanks for reading. t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average. 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite. 10 | Perfect | Perfect.

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Willie B.

Burbon Roll baby ,so many choices

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Árgy K

Not sure why this is not here. Wow! Got me back to Jack!

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user-4077

$35 dbl oaked. Very smooth. Great for new bourbon drinkers at 90 proof. Might give it a try in an old fashioned. Cheers!

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JB_Bourbon

Amazing day, chasing for bourbon!

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  • Bourbon Buff

    Where at?

  • JB_Bourbon

    In Iowa

Merlin Barret

Having this bourbon after a long time😋😋

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Sarah Williams

My go to whiskey from now on! Taste great and very smooth 👌

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Steve Loch

Definitely one of the best Bourbons I've ever tried. It is a bit pricey but I do believe this is one of the few bottles that's actually worth the price.

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Dinah Sheldon

Feeling bourbonishh!!😉

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Kelly Rosie

Hello Bourbon, I've come to drink with you again.

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Dr_Meats

Knob Creek Cask Strength 12-Year Bourbon -- 120.5 proof | aged 12 years | straight bourbon: 75% corn; 13% rye; 12% malted barley | Kentucky | I paid $95 for 750 ml -- Nose: vanilla | cherry | leather | shellac | caramel & oak. It smells rich, bouncy, & wet. The shellac scent is powerful & pleasant (if you're unfamiliar with shellac, it's a naturally-produced type of varnish). Palate: leather | rich tobacco | dark chocolate | medicinal cherry | chocolate coated strawberry | rich vanilla | nutmeg. Thoughts: This is a really muscular bourbon - sort of playing around in the same vein as Stagg Jr. It's powerful like a freight train full of unchained timberwolves, but more refined. The chocolate coated strawberry note is a first for me - the berry part is like a super-ripe, almost too far gone strawberry. For me, this is far superior to the 100-proof KC 12-year (and that stuff's great in its own right), even after accounting for the price difference. Score: 8.7 | Excellent

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Dr_Meats

Remus Repeal Reserve V vs. Remus Repeal Reserve IV While the majority of MGP has historically been bottled by non-distiller producers, they're been releasing a lot of their own stuff these days. Remus Repeal Reserve is MGP's bottling of their own well-aged bourbon stocks. This is a comparison review of Series IV and Series V of Remus Repeal Reserve. One of the great things about these releases is that they tell you the age, proportion, and mash bill of all the bourbons that go into each batch. This reveals some major differences between the makeup of RRR-IV (2020) vs. RRR-V (2021). RRR-IV was mostly MGP's 21% rye mash bill, with less than a third being the 36% rye mash bill - all barrelled in 2008 (12 years old at release time in 2020). The majority of RRR-V is made up of the 36% mash bill, and all the components were aged at least 13 years (and about a third of the juice was aged 15+ years - that's some old-ass MGP). If you zoom in on the photo, you can see the listed proportion of each component, by mash bill and year of distillation/barreling. Remus Repeal Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey IV -- 100 proof | 12 years old | straight bourbon: combination of [75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barely]; and [60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley ] | distilled in Indiana -- Nose: vanilla extract | brown sugar | oak | cherry | molasses | tobacco | rich cinnamon Palate: caramel | burnt pie crust | brown sugar | rich vanilla extract | leather | baking spices hit with a brief but hardy Kentucky hug | cardamom & leather on the finish. Texture is a nice balance of juicy with some dry tannins popping in & out until they dominate on the finish. Thoughts: Great texture, especially for 100-proof. I think the rich oaky flavors really showcase the age in a great way. Score: 8 | Excellent Remus Repeal Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey V -- 100 proof | 13+ years old | same mashbills as Series IV but in different proportions | distilled in Indiana -- Nose: chocolate - like sticking your nose in a freshly opened bag of chocolate chips | oak | tobacco | maple syrup | leather | cherry | butterscotch. More complex and dessert-y than IV. Palate: chocolate pie with luxardo cherries on top | vanilla | oak | dark naughty tobacco | quick pop of cinnamon red hots | dark chocolate, leather, and dried fruits linger on the finish. Fuck yeah, doggy. The texture doesn't blow me away, but it's impressively rich and viscous for 100-proof. Thoughts: Rich, dark, easy but complex - a thing of beauty. I'm kinda floored by how good this one is. Might be the darkest most chocolatey MGP bourbon I've had. They really blended the shit out of this one. I really enjoy the IV, but V is significantly better. I feel like they're getting closer to competing with other big distilleries' annual releases here... but I'm not sure they can get there without upping the proof a little bit - for me the texture of this bourbon holds it back from being phenomenal. Score: 8.5 | Excellent

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  • Neurogenes15

    You’re a madman meats! This is a favorite review.

  • Dr_Meats

    Haha thanks, NG - appreciate you!

Willie B.

It's definitely after 5 o' clock, cheers🥃

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BourBIN

Can’t go on a trip without my essentials. This trip I took me some Buffalo Trace store pick. This pick is straight up apple cider on the nose and palate. Little youthful on the back end and a light finish but I don’t feel bad having this neat or mixing with coke and ice. I always keep my eyes out for pretty much any BT store pick. As long as I find them at retail it’s almost always a hitter.

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Dr_Meats

Maker's Mark Bourbon: It's Bourbon -- This is the most popular wheated bourbon out there, in terms of sales volume. Maker's Mark is owned by Beam-Suntory. When a bar doesn't have a good bourbon selection, I sometimes order Maker's. I'm not a huge fan of 90-proof Maker's (I do like their cask strength stuff more). I think of this as a very easy-drinking bourbon, so sometimes I'll offer it as an option for people who are just getting into bourbon. I've stated some of things I think and/or know about Maker's Mark - now I guess I'll review it - tasted neat in a glencairn. Maker's Mark Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky -- 90 proof | NAS | Straight bourbon: 70% corn; 16% wheat; 14% malted barley | Kentucky | MSRP $30 for 750 ml -- Nose: caramel & dried fruit | leather | the ghost of the smell of ground cloves - real faint | something slightly floral, and/or maybe honey. I like the leather - smelling this is more fun than I thought it would be. Palate: caramel | vanilla extract | maple syrup | gentle oak | cinnamon on the finish. These flavors come and go pretty quickly, especially up front. The cinnamon sticks around for a minute, but it's pretty mild. Thoughts: I like drinking this - it's good - it's bourbon. It's a bit watery, but I don't drink much bourbon that's under 100 proof - so you can take my perspective for what it is. It's more complex than I thought it would be, but it's still not complex. I don't regularly buy Maker's Mark 90-proof. But that's not because it isn't good - it's because so many other bourbons are better. Score : 5 | Good

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Dr_Meats

Maker's Mark 2021 Limited Release FAE-02 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky -- 109.1 proof | NAS | straight Kentucky bourbon: 70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barley | $60 -- Nose: vanilla | dried cherries & figs | brown sugar & butterscotch | tobacco & leather | hint of cocoa Palate: rich sweet oak & fruit leather | vanilla | browned butter & cocoa Finish: rich cinnamon & clove | cocoa | burly oaky leather & dried cherries. Long, gentle finish. Body: Rich & slick until some hefty tannins wrap things up on the finish Score on the t8ke scale: 7 | Great| Really quite exceptional Thoughts: If you want something rich, fruity, desserty, & oaky - without a lot of spice - this is your huckleberry. Is that a Doc Holiday reference? Val Kilmer is a MAN. This bourbon is great. But for me it's not excellent - it's mellow and oaky in a way that reminds me of toasted barrel finish bourbons - and that's a little boring for me.

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Sarah Williams

Thought I would try it out, it's really delicious .Fair price and will purchase again.

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Dinah Sheldon

Life is short, enjoying to the fullest with whiskey 🍻

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Merlin Barret

This Remus Repeal Reserve? It's a charmer. If you're into bourbons that blend tradition with a touch of pizzazz, this one's waving the flag. It's like taking a step back in time, but with a modern twist. Pour yourself a glass, kick back, and enjoy the ride. Cheers! 🥃

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BourBIN

Jack Daniels Twice Barreled Rye 2023 Special Release Color is gorgeous in the glass looks like a thick dark syrup. Nose is so pleasant. I normally don’t like ryes but JD Special Release Ryes just hit different. And this nose just smells special. I get a sweet well rounded oak with a little vanilla peppermint. Also getting a pie crust nose. Almost no ethanol and it’s a fresh cork pop. Holy complexity. It instantly reminds me of the 2020 barrel proof release but a bit more muted yet more complex. Sweet oak and very subtle mint. Oh wow I really like this. A very pleasant 100 proof. I think whatever they were trying for in this bottle, they nailed it!

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Kelly Rosie

Sip & Chill

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Sarah Williams

Extremely smooth & wonderful to sip. Very enjoyable to drink!!😋

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Dinah Sheldon

My friend recommended this Whiskey....yum I liked it 😋

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JB_Bourbon

Yes sir, found a honey hole!

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BourBIN

Larceny Barrel Proof C922 This release keeps getting better and better. Smells like a combination between a sweet rye and a snickers bar. Caramel and milk chocolate Initial heat upfront but not overwhelming. Just enough to let you know it isn’t messing around. Sweet oak and chocolate on the palate. Good flavor but medium-short finish. Surprising for a higher proof bottle. Overall the nose truly shines. I really wish the full snickers bar flavor transferred to the palate and the finish was longer. I’m excited to see how this release evolves and grows.

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Sarah Williams

I love this bourbon. It is great for sipping or mixing.

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Dinah Sheldon

It was Bulleit and it's terrific..

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Ema_Mathew

It's not bad if you're looking for something different.

3

Kelly Rosie

Friday Feels...🥂

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  • LakerPop

    Great pour !!

  • Bourbon Buff

    would love to have a review of this?

  • Kelly Rosie

    Hey! I bought this about two weeks ago and when I first tried it was when I was tasting other whiskies and the palate was not to my liking. Decided to try it again and it was so smooth for the proof. Need to try it again for the notes but do remember notes of pure satisfaction. It’s a great pour.

Merlin Barret

Flavor-wise, it's like a party in your mouth. There's this sweet, almost honey-like vibe that hangs out with a touch of cinnamon spice. It's like those two are old pals catching up after a long time. And just when you think the party's over, a nutty aftertaste sneaks in, like a surprise guest showing up late.

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Neurogenes15

Driftless Glen Pineau Finish, 59%, 4.5y This is an aggressively unique finishing barrel applied to a 4.5yr bourbon. Jay describes this as a 4.5yr bourbon aged an extra 270d in PdC casks. Cracked this one upon moving to a new house and about half the bottle went to the moving crew (of friends and family). Returning to it now and loving the nostalgia. I love bourbon and pineau so let’s see what we’ve got here! I’ll try to be unbiased. **Nose:** blackberry crumble, toasted oats, caramelized almonds, and wild berry ice cream. Truly a decadent nose. 
 **Palate:** hot with the cognac/berry notes of PdC all over it, berries on waxed paper, almond whipped cream, honeysuckle, and green herbs. Oaken backdrop. Silky mouthfeel. 
 **Finish:** drops off a bit quickly but then lingers with lots of strawberry leaf and verdant herbs, some vanilla, oak, and blackberry pie on the end. **Overall: 8/10** At 5.25 years I can’t believe how well this drinks! It’s got tons of fruit. Thick oak. And a hell of a flavor. It’s finished with a spirit I love (but many don’t) so I wouldn’t expect the score to be completely generalizable. I will look out for more DG after this bottle frankly knocked my socks off for the price! Thanks u/T8ke and the sub! Keep ‘em comin’! t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average. 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite. 10 | Perfect | Perfect.

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Smooth on the tongue, spiced vanilla note, light char flavor, slight burn going down. Mid-range bourbon. 3.5/5

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Sergio Sanchez Sr.

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  • JB_Bourbon

    Hard to beat blantons

user-3782

Chrers

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  • user-3782

    sorry I forgot to post a review

BourBIN

Knob Creek 12 Year Cask Strength Sweet oak straight away from this limited Beam product. Very rich and full flavor. No ethanol but it has been open for a bit. Oh this is such a good oaky bourbon. Beautiful sweet oak on the palate. Just covers your mouth in oak. Rides the line of being too tannic but no astringent aftertaste. Medium finish and not too complex, just a good old oak flavor. This is probably my favorite Jim Beam product among the limited exposure I’ve had among this distillery. Keep an eye out for KC 120 proof store picks if you’re looking for something similar.

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Merlin Barret

let's be real – this isn't the cheapest option on the shelf. Paying a bit extra for that smooth character and the fancy "double mellowing" process they brag about. So, if you're on a budget, this might be more of a special occasion treat rather than an everyday sipper. But I am loving it ❤

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Sarah Williams

I tried this yesterday and it’s really smooth going down and I loved it and I’m gonna buy it again.

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Dinah Sheldon

Has a taste of caramel, ginger, and cinnamon. Flavourful one!

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Mary Walker

one of my favourite....just take a sip and try it🥂

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Ema_Mathew

Immediate burnt oak flavor, but a nice finish. Spicy kick that lingers. Interesting Bourbon for the money, doesn't give bourbon a bad name. It's like a fiery burst of barrel and proof. Enjoy!

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Barry Pamula

A bit burny.

4

Barry Pamula

Fairly smooth, nice taste.

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Barry Pamula

Smooth, very nice.

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  • Barry Pamula

    9 yr

Barry Pamula

Best of the taster bunch

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Merlin Barret

One thing that impressed me was the lingering finish. It didn't just disappear quickly like some other bourbons I've tried. Instead, it left a warm, comforting feeling with a touch of smokiness. Now, I'm not a professional taster, but I can say that Orphan Barrel Rhetoric is a great option for those looking for a well-balanced, easy-drinking bourbon.

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Ema_Mathew

It’s not complex, but it’s very drinkable neat and would be fine with mixers too.

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Dinah Sheldon

Balanced notes of oak, spice, vanilla, caramel, slight cherry and cedar, not too sweet. Missing a brown sugar and sweet tea note I like in bourbon but otherwise I recommend especially for the price.

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Ema_Mathew

Spicy and gentle with caramel, sweet tones of corn, oak, smoke.

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Mary Walker

This id really something.... just drink it..!!!🤩

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Wild Turkey 101 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey -- 101 proof | NAS | Straight bourbon: 75% corn; 13% rye; 12 % malted barley | Kentucky | $23 for a 750 ml -- This is a review of the distillate that was going into the bottle a couple years ago - before Wild Turkey switched to the more modern looking bottles. -- Nose: caramel & vanilla | tobacco | hints of cornbread & red fruit | a little acetone if you sniff hard, but the whole nose becomes gentler with air time Palate: caramel & tobacco | vanilla | nutmeg | tingly heat that tracks all the way down to my tum tum. Texture is viscous, especially for 101 proof. Thoughts: I used to think that a whiskey had to be high-proof to get a nice viscous texture. I've gotten similar texture from New Riff Bourbon single barrels at similar proofs (around 103). New Riff & Wild Turkey share relatively low barrel-entry proofs (around 115 for Turkey, and 110 for New Riff - industry standard is more like 125). I think the idea is that lower entry proofs allow for improved texture at lower proofs - It definitely works for me. Score: 7 | Great

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Eagle Rare 10 year Bourbon -- Eagle Rare isn't readily available in my area, unless you really know where to look. But I do tend to see it around randomly every couple of months - it's not being raffled off for right-to-purchase or anything like that. Some stores will post on social media when it comes in, and then it seems to sell out within 12-48 hours. Should Eagle Rare be that sought after? I'm not sure. How about I pour some, smell it, taste it, and write down my thoughts? It's a review. -- 90 proof | aged 10 years | straight bourbon: Buffalo Trace Mashbill #1 - it's a secret (shhhh), but assumed to be <10% rye | distilled in KY | purchased for ~$28 -- Nose: funky fruit | a little vanilla | caramel/butterscotch | a wispy little hint of oaky leather. The funky fruit note is what I imagine you'd smell if you left out a bowl of cherries & peaches for a few days, letting them start to ferment. My wife once got up from the couch, disturbed because she thought she smelled spoiled fruit - turns out she was just sitting a couple feet away from a glass of Eagle Rare and she had caught that funky fruit note (she's got a hell of a sniffer). Palate: cherry & dried apricot | vanilla | caramel | cloves | oak | water. It's noticably thin, and I'm a little surprised at how much it dries out on the finish. Score: 6 on the u/t8ke scale: 'Very Good | A cut above.' This bourbon has flavor ingredients that I absolutely love (cherry, leather, oak, cloves, etc). And I do love its thicker, heftier cousins (Stagg & George T. Stagg). I really like the funky fruit thing that I get from it - I find & enjoy this note in a lot of other Buffalo Trace products, too. But for me, this juice feels thin. I honestly feel like I can taste the H20. I have a strong preference for richness & thickness in my bourbon, and Eagle Rare doesn't satisfy that for me anymore. I used to be a much bigger fan of this stuff. For me, other bourbons in a similar price range have much better texture, and smell/taste just as good (e.g., regular Knob Creek 9 Year Small Batch). If you love this bourbon, then you should cherish it - tell Eagle Rare how you truly feel about it. I'm happy for you guys, and I hope your love lasts forever. Me, I think I'm the one who has changed. Eagle Rare just doesn't feel special in my mouth anymore.

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Old Forester 1910 I don’t have the best relationship with Brown-Forman tbh. Most of the pours I’ve had from them drank hot for their proof point. This double oaked pour has a ton of oak flavor, chocolate and vanilla but still some pepper/heat. Maybe I got a dud bottle but I had to force myself to drink from this bottle. I normally do enjoy a good double oaked bottle but I think Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel is more well rounded and less oak astringent but Woodford Double Oaked crushes both of the other bottles. I’ll post a review on that in the near future but spoiler, a literal s’more. Overall, haven’t given up on Old Forester but flavor profile not up my alley.

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Sarah Williams

Absolutely fabulous, goes down well with light flavor from the cherry wood and slightly sweet spice note.😋

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Ema_Mathew

Little rough at first but smooth finish. Good sipper!

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Merlin Barret

simply superb👌

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Dinah Sheldon

Anytime is a good time for a Whiskey 🍻

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Kelly Rosie

Heavy with vibes... #Bourbon whiskey

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Sarah Williams

It starts off smooth but then it has an after taste that lingers around. But overall it is not bad. I probably may have to give it a second try.

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Miranda Connor

I am not a big fan of Corn whiskey but it was nice. If you're an adventurous drinker and curious about different whiskey variations, this could be a unique addition to your collection.

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Mary Walker

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KenRamoss

So, I finally got my hands on a bottle of Johnny Drum Kentucky Straight Bourbon, and I gotta say, it's a pretty solid choice. The first thing that struck me was the warm, inviting aroma that wafted out as I cracked open the bottle. The taste? Well, it's got that classic bourbon punch, you know? Rich and a little spicy, with those caramel and vanilla undertones that just make you want to kick back and relax.

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Merlin Barret

Just took a shot of Buckshot😉

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Ema_Mathew

Very smooth for a six year. Smooth on the tongue, vanilla tones on the finish. Far better than its 6 year age.

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Dinah Sheldon

It has a very smooth and balanced taste. No need to mix.

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Mary Walker

It’s smooth and great flavor. For the price, this is a must try for everyone...🥂

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Kelly Rosie

The taste was just overwhelming!!! #must try #NuluBourbonwhiskey

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Review: Heavens Hill 7 Year Bottled in Bond Bourbon Look I’ve got a whole HH thing going on. I like their stuff and EC is winning my value proposition for the intersection of available and delicious (and affordable). I grabbed a bottle of HH I’ve never had despite it being a flagship and here are my thoughts! **Nose:** vanilla, oak, standard bourbony scents, some citrus at the end 
 **Palate:** chewy corny bourbon, nice maple notes in the middle, great wood on the end. Very approachable without being too remarkable. 
 **Finish:** pretty fast and pretty nice. Nothing to criticize except age and thin-ness (I like a thicc bourbon?). Feels 80 not 100 proof. **Overall: 6/10** This is a nice bourbon that slightly exceeds my expectations without overdoing it. It’s exactly what I’d expect from HH juice with a younger tag. Probably heading for cocktails in my house but I’ll bet it’ll make a hell of a balanced old fashioned… I didn’t mean this to be proof against being a HH fanboy but I guess it is. For a moderately “hyped” bottle this is average. Similar to WSR imo. I like it but please don’t hunt this one. t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average. 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite. 10 | Perfect | Perfect.

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Review: Makers Mark Private Selection “Creamy Pumpkin Pie” 35101 OHLQ exclusive 2022 It’s been some Time Since I reviewed a MM PS but I really love what they’re doing with transparency. Knowing the exact variable that have been manipulated with a pseudo cask finish is just cool. The nerd in me loves this and as a scientist I think it adds to my understanding of bourbon finishing. The last one I reviewed was 15040. These two taste super different despite both emphasizing the “seared French cuvée” staves. I’ll jump into the review in a moment but the 50k/ft view here is that my prior “pecan pie” review had a much juicier mouthfeel with way less spice. My takeaway is that the French mendiant is a juicy mouthfeel and the SFC gives us the layers baking flavors related to “pie” (admittedly the OHLQ may be rather pie focused, croissants and tarts aren’t terribly ‘Ohio’). Similarly, the prior “Cask Chai Latte” (you go OHLQ! That’s a non-pie foodstuff!!) was a 06121 and was wayyy spicier than this. What did I learn? That the Baked American Pure gives us a nice layered Carmel while the toasted French spice / MM46 (can’t tell which) are spicy. Obviously the way to test the theory is for me to commission 5 PS barrels with 10 on each of the stave profiles. I’m accepting donations and will happily share if we hit a quorum! Anyway: here’s 35101 **Nose:** wheated bourbon, some spice, an unusual egg-white minerality, then clean MM juice of which always hits the spot 
 **Palate:** nice caramelized front, some well developed spice with a vanillin backdrop (allspice, cinamon, bitters, and star anise), and then some nice burny ethanol which is well padded by wood aging 
 **Finish:** brief but delicious, spicy and flavorful, nice warmth but not harsh, caramel notes finish out the after mouth. There’s an almost waxy finale that lingers pleasantly. I like the finish the most of all the elements here. **Overall: 7/10** Compared to the previous bottles of MMPS I’ve had (and the MMCS) I’d say this is good not great. MM has an interesting place in the pantheon of modern bourbons as an expensive younger bourbon that defies age statements and innovates while really nailing the “we’re bourbon nerds and so can you” part of this hobby. Plus they’re a certified B Corp so buying their bourbon makes wild swings in weather less likely… right? (Take my money! Cleveland doesn’t need to join tornado alley). It’s a solid 7 and I like it about the same as the pecan pie bottle and a bit less than the Chai bottle. My take away is that the French mendiant elevates the mouthfeel for me and I will seek out higher stave counts of this additive in the future. Go drink a bunch of MMPS and tell me if you agree! t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average. 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite. 10 | Perfect | Per

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Weller Special Reserve Nothing fancy today but for MSRP a good bottle to have in the collection. I’ll never forget the first time seeing Special Reserve on the shelf as I was just starting my bourbon journey. Light but pleasant nose, little bright and palate just a pleasant light floral nose with honey. Very light finish, little bit of tannic flavor but still not a bad pour.

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Mary Walker

My monday's bourbon taste's bold and crisp😋.

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Neat Ryes Under $30: Sazerac Rye vs. Turkey 101 Rye -- I was inspired to do this side-by-side after I questioned someone else's preference for Wild Turkey 101 Rye over Baby Saz. I agreed that WT101 Rye is superior for cocktails, but I thought the Sazerac was nicer for drinking neat. I said maybe I'd try them side-by-side since I had both open in the cabinet. And it just so happens that I fucking did. You'll see just the turkey bottle is pictured - the Saz was in the flask (I left the bottle in New Orleans (where I bought it) when I flew home). I let these rest about 10 minutes before tasting neat in glencairns, side by side. Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey -- 90 proof | NAS | straight rye: undisclosed mashbill | distilled in Kentucky | paid about $25 for a 750. -- Nose: a musty fruit note that I get from a lot of Buffalo Trace bourbons - like dried apricot and old fermenting cherries | funky caramel. Palate: dried apricot | caramel & light vanilla | spearmint | mild white pepper. The finish can be a little bitter, especially if the glass doesn't have time to open up. Thoughts: The nose is simple, but pleasant - and the palate is simple, and also pleasant. The interesting/fun thing about this rye is the musty fruit note that I get in a lot of Buffalo Trace bourbons. I feel like the presence of that note in their rye supports the idea that it's the result of a Buffalo Trace-specific yeast or bacteria. You can make a great Sazerac with this stuff, but for me I have to really be careful to a) not to add too much sugar\simple syrup or Peychaud's bitters, b) not over-stir, and c) serve it neat - otherwise the rye can kind of fall apart & disappear. Score on the t8ke scale: 5 | Good Wild Turkey 101 Rye -- 101 proof | NAS | straight rye: 51% rye, 37% corn, 12% malted barley | distilled in Kentucky | paid about $25 for a 750. -- Nose: corn | caramel | citrus | cinnamon | a grainy thing that reminds me of smelling an animal cracker Palate: musty caramel | light tobacco & peanut | nutmeg | cinnamon red hots Thoughts: The last time I had this neat, I thought it was far more citrus-y, herbal, and volatile. So I was a bit surprised at the relatively dark, musty profile here. I don't know if the liquid in the bottle changed, or if I did - it was the same bottle. Regardless, it was definitely thicker and richer than the Sazerac, although I think I prefer the flavor of the Sazerac. This was pretty good neat, but it really shines in an old fashioned with regular angostura bitters. I mean it *really* shines, like a diamond on a golden goose's nipple ring in a Pink Floyd song. And I think it also makes a better Sazerac cocktail than the Baby Saz does. Score on the t8ke scale: 5 | Good Conclusion: I was wrong - I like them both equally neat - they're good, not great. Cheers!

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Ezra Brooks Cask Strength Single Barrel Bourbon -- 120 proof | Aged approximately 5 years | Assuming it's Heaven Hill distillate: 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malt | Kentucky | ~$45 -- Nose: vanilla | caramel | nuts | A little hint of green apple. Pretty inhalable for 120 proof Palate: vanilla | caramel | nuts | cinnamon red hots | oak | barrel char | nutmeg. Mouthfeel is pretty slick, but nothing remarkable. Score: 6 | Very Good. Thoughts: This is a solid pour, and a real easy drinker for 120 proof. My feelings are a little mixed though: I really dug it when I first opened it, but it's lost some heft & darkness as I've worked through the bottle. When I first opened it, this bourbon had a really robust vanilla, with some great clove and cocoa notes. About halfway through the bottle, it started opening up into this lighter, more nutty profile. If I could go back in time, I would house the whole bottle in the first couple weeks after opening it. The final profile is good - but I strongly preferred how it tasted the first week or two (it's been open only two months, and the bottle was stored in a closed cabinet with minimal heat fluctuation - so it's not like it spoiled on me). The score of 6 is based on its current state - I probably would've given it a 7 or 7.5 when I first opened it. Today, this definitely isn't as good as Old Ezra 107. But for the first couple weeks the bottle was open, it was close. This has been one of the biggest profile shifts I've personally seen over the life of a bottle. Regardless, it's still really solid at the end, and I think it's very reasonably priced. All things considered, this bottle makes me feel open to trying more stuff from Luxco in the future. And I like feeling open to things.

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Good Times Toasted Coconut You can’t go wrong with some good MGP or Ross and Squib if you’re into calling it that. I am a big supporter of all things coconut and this is no different. I’m all about trying new and unique flavor profiles. On the nose I definitely get coconut flakes as well as sweet oak. Good times does a great job extracting the flavors they’re going for in their offerings. Palate is a bit hot and bourbon tastes a tad young but the complexity and finish totally make up for it. Not as luck coconut on the palate and finish but subtle enough to appreciate.

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Wild Turkey 101 Rye vs. Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye -- Sitting at the dining room table last night, I thought to myself "I need some bird on bird action." The solution: a side-by-side of Wild Turkey 101 Rye vs. Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye. I love the 101 Rye as a cost-effective path to chugging Sazeracs & old fashioneds. And this is my third bottle of Rare Breed Rye - so I definitely like to drink it. These were tasted side-by-side, neat in glencairns. Wild Turkey 101 Rye -- 101 proof | NAS | straight bourbon: 51% rye, 37% corn, 12% malted barley | distilled in Kentucky | paid about $25 for a 750. -- Nose: bright & herbal | sweet mint and anise | citrus | light honey & sparse caramel Palate: lemon & lime | a little vanilla | hints of dried apricot | fucking banana? | mild white pepper | a little bitter on the finish, with something I can't quite put my finger on. A little oily, but also pretty thin. Score: 5 | Good Thoughts: I almost went with a 4 here - I don't love drinking this neat - but it's a fucking beauty in cocktails, so that felt wrong. This makes a great weeknight Sazerac, and in an old fashioned it's fucking delightful. For drinking straight up though, I'd prefer Rittenhouse in this price range. But I don't really buy Rittenhouse. Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye -- 112.2 proof | NAS | straight bourbon: 51% rye, 37% corn, 12% malted barley | distilled in Kentucky | paid about $60 for a 750. -- Nose: sweet mint | citrus | spice/oak combo that reminds me of gingerbread or carrot cake | a fun little ethanol punch | nice hints of dried fruits like apricot & cherry. Simultaneously herbal and oaky Palate: caramel | citrusy pine | sweet fruit candy like a cherry jolly rancher - but this is brief | nice oaky nutmeg finish. Solid rich mouthfeel. The longer the whiskey sits in the glass, the more the sweet fruit flavor comes out - sometimes I finish the glass without catching it. Score: 7.2 | Great Thoughts: This rye has a good combo of brightness & richness. Great for drinking around a fire in cold weather. But there are ryes I'd rather drink in this price range (+/- $5 to $10). Examples: MGP rye in a similar price range (e.g., Bone Snapper Rye Single Barrels), good Wilderness Trail Single Barrels, any Starlight Rye Single Barrel, and Stellum Rye. Those all work better with the way me and my mouth likes to do things. And Stellum is only $50 at my local store. After sitting down & really analyzing these turkey juices, I was surprised I didn't rate them a bit higher. If you're drinking neat, I think the Rare Breed is worth the upcharge relative to the 101. For cocktails, the 101 is excellent.

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Old Dominick Huling Station Single Barrel Bourbon -- This bottler, Old Dominick, operates out of Memphis. Based on the whiskey I'm drinking, their master distiller - Alex Castle - is great. Importantly, though, this was contract distilled by MGP - so it's hard to say how similar Old Dominick's Tennessee distillate will be when it's ready to bottle. I'll definitely be interested in tasting it when it's ready. Although this bourbon is aged 5 years, high-rye, and distilled at MGP, it's not your typical MGP bourbon - 44% rye in the mashbill strikes me as the biggest difference (versus the usual 36% rye for high-rye MGP bourbons). That's only 7% shy of being a rye whiskey, which is neat. This bottle's been open for about a week, and I tasted the whiskey neat in a glencairn. -- Old Dominick Huling Station Single Barrel Straight Bourbon -- 110.17 proof | 5 years | straight bourbon: 52% corn, 44% rye, 4% malted barley | distilled in Indiana | ~$50 -- Nose: brown sugar | molasses | sweet mint | vanilla extract | funky oak with hints of MGP cherry | clove & nutmeg. Feels rich, dark, & luxurious in my nose. Palate: molasses | brown sugar | vanilla extract | deep rich tobacco | thicc oak | hints of rich medicinal MGP cherry. It's medicinal & herbal in a way that I really dig. Rich mouthfeel. Finish: robust clove & cinnamon | leather | tobacco | hints of big league chew bubblegum. Could be too dry for some on the finish, but I'm into it. Score: 7 | Great Conclusions: This compares favorably to ~5 year high-rye MGP single barrels that I've had. But if you dislike medicinal notes in your bourbon, you may not be into it. Other single barrels may be very different - this is the only one I've tried. I'd be interested to hear people's perspectives if they've tried other picks. This bottle does seem to throw different flavors at me in different sittings - e.g., sometimes I get a wildly intense vanilla extract note, other times it's more molasses & tobacco. Altogether, this bourbon is fun as hell - dark, complex, punchy, and dynamic - a great combination of a lot of notes that I dig. It will also get you pretty buzzed - I checked.

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Barry Pamula

Smooth with a nice sweet finish.

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  • Elena

    Great pour! grabbed a bottle earlier from Colombus liquor store its amazing!!! Good stuff. Just get yourself a bottle. I can't go wrong buy them. It's good stuff. . Cheers mate.

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Elijah Craig Barrel Select 62.5%, The (Holy?) Hand Grenade There’s not a lot of solid info about this bottle but most of what I know I learned from the HH gift center and Reddit. It’s a distillery exclusive with limited available details. I got my bottle end-of-July 2022 Is it a good value? No. Is it a cool bottle? Yes. Did I take the bait? Yes! Should you? Let’s taste! **Nose:** sweet and full of cherry cola notes, lots of caramel and oak 
 **Palate:** sweet and with a nice tang of stone fruit and oak, smooth and syrupy with a great feel, I dig the subtle spice with upfront sweetness. There’s some acidity I don’t usually get with ECBP but it’s nice at the proof to get my mouth watering. 
 **Finish:** long with a coating that covers my mouth. Sweet and thick and oaky. Some amara Cherry. Some angostura bitters. **Overall: 8/10** I honestly love this and think it stands up to ECBP pretty well. Not as killer as the best batches I’ve had but better than the A’s from the last two years IMO. It’s a sweet fruity bourbon with great backbone and syrupy mouthfeel. What’s not to love? Is it a gimmick? Yep. Would I get another? Totally. The bottle adds a little value because I use small bottles for syrups and this one is just sweet. Not a purely taste-based reason but if we go that route I think I’d get another just to compare batches. t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average. 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite. 10 | Perfect | Perfect.

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Bardstown Fusion series Ever have one of those days where you drink an entire bottle yourself? I mean this bottle is 50ml but still Fresh fruit. Green apple Laffy Taffy. A slightly sour granny smith apple. Oh wow this bottle is super pleasant on first taste. Very balanced, and doesn’t blow my taste buds out of the water. Green apple/cider on the palate and finish fades away so delicately. Delicate is a good word to describe this entire experience. Not super complex, a good burst of apple, balanced oak flavor up front then a delicate fade.

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Old Elk Wheated Bourbon This is a sleeper bottle and I’m sorry for spilling the secret to those who don’t know. This bottle tastes like a higher proof Weller Antique 107 and it’s on shelves! The price has gone up a bit but I’ve never regretted buying their wheated bourbon expression especially a store pick. Caramel sweetness on the nose and transfers to the palate expertly. Very well blended and balanced at least from the store picks I’ve gotten. Drinks very viscous and thick like a syrup which I love. Dense caramel which makes me want to chew every sip. Had a pour then put the rest in a sampler to give to one of my buddies to try. Very good

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Lou T

Great find at the Jersey Shore

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Willie B.

Yessir!!!!! 🥃

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Review: Blanton’s Gold, 53% ABV, dumped 2/2023 “There’s taters in them thar hills” -me, 2023 We’ll this is it. The spud of all spuds. The crown jewel of spuds. The spud-farmer’s spud-trophy. One Spud to Rule them All! Etc. etc. etc. I won this (VERY SHINY) bottle in the Ohio spud-lottery this year. I’ve never won one before and figured it I just bought some toilet paper and stopped wiping with $20s I could afford it… so here we are. The bottle really is pretty cool and the horse is indeed gold AF. Owning it did give me a ripped 9 pack like Channing Taterum. I like having it on my top shelf reminding me “taste before you buy Yamsel Adams.” I cracked this a while back and took some photos after carefully wiping fingerprints from the bottle (I’m a little worried a good detective could trace all the guests in my house from the way this fucker attracts fingerprints) and then tasted a couple of times. DO NOT warm up with a high proof pour for this. It tastes like tater water after a Barrell or Found North. The following review was written after drinking no other spirits and after a 15m rest. Spoiler alert: I was not expecting anything I experienced before tasting this thing. **Nose:** super clean, very pleasant but mild, salt water taffy, roasted marshmallows, unroasted marshmallows, bourbon! 
 **Palate:** toffee, nougat, sour apple flavored salt water taffy, pulled sugar, a little oak, a little heat. Younger tasting than I expected and with little oak. 
 **Finish:** short and sticks with the orchard fruit and taffy thing, caramel apples, 100 grand bar, lingering tingly heat **Overall: 7/10** That’s a sweet tater for sure. I am shocked at how mild this tastes but it’s also superbly balanced with a really interesting fruit (green apples) character. As a big-oak guy (I loved FN006 and love old stock ECBPs and EC18) this was a little underwhelming. Is it a good whiskey? I think so but not my preferred palate. I enjoyed the light candy-shop flavors in the bottle but they don’t have the richness I want from a bottle this expensive (got it at MSRP). Deffffffinitely wouldn’t pay over MSRP for this and even at MSRP seems… well like buying a golden tater. Glad to have tried but would spend the same amount on two Dancing Goat Ryes or 2 JDSBBPs or a single corryvreckian or found north in the future. “All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep spuds are not reached by the frost.” -JRR Taterkien t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average. 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite. 10 | Perfect | Perfect.

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Review: Maker’s Mark 46 Cask Strength 55.05% I like MM. I think they’re relatively unpretentious and have some cool environmental initiatives and forestry projects. I enjoy most of their bourbon. I’ve had a few Private Selects I really loved and a few that were good-not-great. I heard a ton of positive buzz about the MM46CS here on the sub and found one at MSRP so grabbed it. Here’s what I thought… (Appreciated in conjunction with Darkest Hour’s Godless Prophets & the Migrant Flora. This is an unapologetic wall-of-sound hardcore album from the technical era. These guys fucking rip and have a wonderful fan base of socially-minded metal heads. One of the best live acts in the business. A+. NOT a mellow backdrop though.) **Nose:** sweet vanilla and tree sap, heavy EtOH punch (coming from someone who does not dilute 130-140 proofs), waxy notes I sometimes get from MM and wheaters in general, and paraffin on the end of the nose 
 **Palate:** somehow both hot and smooth, lots of oak, toasty wood resins, cherry wood, apricot preserves, and maple cookies 
 **Finish:** short and punchy, little paraffin then wall of heat with oak in the die-off. **Overall: 6.5/10** I bought this thinking it was going to knock my socks off and was pretty underwhelmed. It’s tons better than standard MM which seems boring by comparison and falls squarely in the 4.5-5 range for me. It has a really nice syrupy fruit profile on the palate but is overwhelmed but the toasted oak resins and general punch of proof in a relatively young bourbon (assuming 6-7yrs based on the other MM standard offerings). The finish is sort of a letdown with few lingering pleasant flavors but hearty booziness. I am looking forward to finding and trying the cellar aged MM and have high hopes for that. In the meantime I’ll continue actively seeking out PS bottles but this MM46CS is going to be a pass for me unless I need a high proof mahattan and run out of Dancing Goat. (Darkest Hour still fucking ripping after the review. If any of you can tolerate hardcore vocals check them out. Start with “With a Thousand Words to Say But One.” Goodnight.) t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average. 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite. 10 | Perfect | Perfect.

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Dr_Meats

Sagamore Spirit: Not the Spooky/Scary Type of Spirit My mouth often says "Sagamore Spirits" when talking about this Baltimore rye producer, but it's actually "Sagamore Spirit." Therefore, the brand seems to be named after a spooky ghost in Maryland (eek/yikes). But life is strange, and it turns out that the juice in the bottle is actually not spooky or scary at all. And it's not distilled in Maryland, either (although it is for some of their new products). This rye is contract distilled by MGP - the Home of Big Boi Rye in Indiana distills a 95% rye/5% malt rye, as well as a lower-rye rye (around 51% rye) for Sagamore. Then Sagamore blends the two mashbills together for each of their products. I love the straight 95/5 from MGP, so the fact that this is not that initially kept me from purchasing a bottle. But I was being a fucking idiot (which is not weird for me, or, really, for anybody). Because this stuff is not only not spooky/scary, but it also tastes great. Tasting notes below are for two Sagamore Spirit products - the r/Bourbon single barrel pick from last year, and their 8-year Reserve Series Rye. I tasted these neat in glencairns. Sagamore Spirit Rye Barrel Select - r/Bourbon 2021 6-year pick -- 110 proof | Aged 6 years | Straight rye: Mashbill described above | Contract distilled in Indiana | ~$60 -- Nose: dried cherries & apricot | gingerbread | vanilla | cocoa | mild clove & cinnamon Palate: juicy stone fruit | oak | barrel char | cocoa and cinnamon on the finish. There are some hints of anise/sweet mint in here somewhere, but they're easy to miss. Mouthfeel is real nice - medium-thick - it's juicy up front and dries out on the finish. Score: 7.5 | Great | Well above average Thoughts: If you're looking for a whiskey that brings the richness of rye, without much herbal influence and/or a ton of spice - this is your baby girl right here. I've really enjoyed this bottle - it's a great one to share - u/t8ke crushed it once again with the selection. Sagamore Spirit 8-Year-Old Reserve Series Rye -- 114.9 proof | Aged 8 years | Straight rye: Mashbill described above | Contract distilled in Indiana | ~$70 -- Nose: cocoa | oak | vanilla | tobacco | anise & sweet mint | hints of dried fruits in there too Palate: vanilla | oak | cocoa | dried fruit | smoldering clove | nutmeg | rich barrel char | sweet mint | something earthy, like moss - in a good way | tobacco. Nice rich mouthfeel - though not spectacular. There's a minerality that I don't quite understand - and I like it. Score: 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional Thoughts: This is an excellent well-aged rye - rich, complex, and also very easy to drink. Phenomenal value at $70. It's a bit subtle for me, but that's only because I'm a real bad boy who likes to be naughty all the time.

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Dr_Meats

Pure Kentucky Straight Bourbon -- I loved lower-level Willett bottlings back when they were sourced distillate - I used to keep Pure Kentucky and Noah's Mill in the cabinet as staples - that was some good stuff. After they made the switch to their own distillate, I heard some bad things and I got spooked. But I was still curious. So when my buddy and I planned a trip to KY this January, one of my goals was to try some of the new Willett stuff that they're distilling themselves. If you haven't been to the Willett Distillery, it's worth a visit just to see how fucking classy it is in there - it's a little extreme. But if you're a real classy guy like me you fit right in. They do a great job with the tasting there. They had three or four different groupings of bottles (each with two to four bottles to choose from), and you got to try one pour from each group. I remember that the Willett Pot Still was okay (my expectations were real low), and I remember being shocked at how herbal the Old Bardstown Estate Bottled was - I liked it, but I enjoy a healthy dose of mint. The last thing I tried in the tasting was Pure Kentucky. I ended up buying a bottle from the gift shop, and wrote these tasting notes near the end of that bottle. Pure Kentucky Kentucky Straight Bourbon -- 107 proof | NAS | straight bourbon: undisclosed mashbill | KY | Batch No. 21-19 | $40 -- Nose: Spearmint & anise | leathery vanilla | gingersnap cookie: molasses, brown sugar, ginger. Real herbal & medicinal. Palate: vanilla | burnt caramel | lil' pop of anise | nutmeg & clove | leather, tobacco, & brown sugar | heavy oak on the finish. Finish gets a touch bitter for a sec, then fades into a sweet mint that reminds me of drinking a julep. This baby is real slick & oily, like one of those dirty birds after a big oil spill. Thoughts: This stuff is rich and dark. I think the herbal notes go nicely with the dark heavy vanilla. If I tasted this blind, I might guess that it's a barely legal rye. It's rich, herbal, medicinal, & a lil' bit naughty - I like it a lot. But it's probably not for everyone. Score on the t8ke Scale: 6.5 | Very Good | A cut above

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Willie B.

Happy Labor Day!!!! Cheers🥃

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  • Jay Miller

    Happy Labor day. have a good one!

JB_Bourbon

Nice day of hunting and sipping lol!

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BourBIN

Wild Turkey Rare Breed Old Fashioned Rare Breed is a great bottle on its own but figured I’d bottle kill this bird as an old fashioned. I think it may be overkill since this is a fantastic and relatively expensive bottle for an old fashioned but the traditional Wild Turkey cherry nose and flavor pulls through and the 116.8 proof holds its ground against the ice and other additives. You should be able to enjoy your drinks however you like even if that means with a few drops of water or ice or in an old fashioned if you really want. It’s your bourbon, drink it how you want it. Rare breed is a highly recommended bottle and probably my favorite Wild Turkey product. I don’t have a ton of WT but every Rare Breed bottle I’ve had has been consistently great.

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Barry Pamula

Smooth with a little hint of cinnamon at the finish

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BourBIN

Old Fitz 9 Tried this at a bar in New York and it was my first time trying an old fitz expression. The nose smelled very nice and bright. Vanilla and apple, very well rounded and I was very excited to try it. Not too complex but very inviting. The palate all around fell flat to be honest. Very thin and left a lot to be desired. No one flavor stuck out for me and the finish was very short. I’m glad I was able to try this bottle at a bar and while this wasn’t my favorite bottle I’ll keep my eye out for the other Old Fitzgerald Releases at bars to try them out. I’ve heard the other releases had a lot more positive reviews.

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Willie B.

Definitely one of my favs🥃

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BourBIN

Makers FAE 02 Limited Makers releases have been home runs recently and I’m all for it. Banana bread and caramel on the nose. Very inviting. Very interesting flavors and pepper spice with a dry oak. The mouthfeel is great almost creamy. Medium finish and the proof isn’t shy. Nothing out of this world but when I’m in the mood this hits just right.

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Thin Brew Line est 2020

There's nothing like giving your bourbon a little extra smoke.

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  • William Carroll

    I like putting the smoke on my Bourbon!

BourBIN

ECBP B523 From the nose I get a snickers bar. Chocolate, caramel, oaky peanut. This bottle has been opened for about a year and it smells great. Palate is definitely oak forward and bordering on overoaked. I’m a fan of darker oaks so that isn’t a problem for me but worth noting. Overall I love Elijah Craig Barrel Proof in general. It’s a great value and great quality. This particular release doesn’t stand out too much versus other ECBPs to be honest but still a good bottle.

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Neurogenes15

Review: ASW Fiddler Georgia Heartwood, 58% single barrel **Nose:** heavy vanilla and deep char, lemon bars, citra hops, ethanol and oak smoke 
 **Palate:** waxy oak sap, vanilla icing, cherry syrup, oak wood, cinnamon and baking spice, mesquite?, there’s a smokiness in here I wasn’t expecting that’s very pleasant and gives a developed character. Despite knowing this is not a venerable barrel I don’t have any gripes about young flavors at all. Whatever they’re doing with stave addition is working and gives a great waxy/oaky/smokey character.
 **Finish:** sweet wheater coating, lots of spice (more than the palate interestingly), oak resins and char linger for a long time **Overall: 7.5/10** What an interesting bottle! I very much enjoyed this. It has some flavors that aren’t bad but definitely were a surprise. It drinks way beyond age and I think the price was nearly fair (slightly over my usual $10/yr +0-20 for finishing barrel). My second and third taste measured up to the first and it seems to smooth out a bit with oxygen. I did splash some water and more caramelized wood appeared. This is a layered and nuanced bottle that I’m very glad to try. It was a bit of a splurge for the age but I’m happy with it! t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average. 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite. 10 | Perfect | Perfect.

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  • William Carroll

    /I would like to try this bourbon. I have noticed while watching Atlanta Braves games, that Fiddler is advertised during the game. they are advertising the official Bourbon and spirits of the Atlanta Braves. Has anyone been to Truist park at the Battery and visited the venue?

Dr_Meats

Russell's Reserve Private Barrel Selection -- Hadn't seen a Russell's Reserve Private Selection in over a year. When I noticed this bottle on a local grocery store shelf I almost messed my pants. -- 110 proof | 8.5 years old | straight bourbon: 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | distilled in Kentucky | Warehouse K, 4th Floor | $60 -- Nose: cocoa | vanilla | black cherry with a little funky mustiness | deep dark oaky vanilla | toffee Palate: vanilla | toffee | cocoa | dark juicy cherry | dark chocolate | rich leather full of wisdom like a naughty old encyclopedia | rich oak | mild dry nutmeg | great tongue tingle without much heat. Very good viscosity - starts pretty juicy then dries out a little as the flavors progress. Score: 8.1 | Excellent Thoughts/Conclusions: The nose is a bit tight, but it's also extremely pleasant. The palate is dynamite. I'll be sad when this one is gone (yes I have emotions), but I'm glad I didn't grab a backup. Better to spread this juice around so we can all taste that naughty old encyclopedia flavor.

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Dr_Meats

Jack Daniels Barrel Proof Rye 2020 Limited Release -- 130.4 proof | NAS | straight rye: 70% rye; 18% corn; 12% malt | TN | Barrel No. 20-06880 | $75 -- Nose: maple | deep dark black cherry | fat toffee, tobacco, & leather | browned butter & cocoa | rich sweet mint that comes and goes like a spooky ghost. Damn that's some rich sweet oak. These JD vapors jump out of any container - even if I just pop the cork on the bottle, these smells sneak right up and slap my nose right in the face. Palate: thick caramel & dried cherry | leather like an old baseball glove | anise & cocoa. Remarkably easy to drink for 130 proof. Finish: big league chew bubblegum | cocoa & rich cinnamon | chewy leather & tobacco - like grabbing chewing tobacco out of a pouch with work gloves on | nutmeg & clove | light buttercream frosting & mint as it fades. Body: Fat & slick to start - it dries out & grabs your tongue on the finish. Never gets too dry though. Score: 9.2 | Incredible Thoughts: Not many - this big boy brings a shit-eating grin to my face every single time. Doesn't matter how much bullshit is happening - this rye is a happy place.

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Dr_Meats

Wilderness Trail Small Batch Rye - r/Bourbon & Seelbach's Exclusive Blend -- 108 proof | 4 y 6 m | straight KY rye: 56% rye; 33% corn; 11% malt | $65 -- Nose: vanilla | tobacco | rich caramel | leathery dried stone fruit | spearmint Palate: vanilla | oak | caramel | hints of dried black cherries | leather | peppermint & anise Finish: cinnamon gummy bear & naughty leather | big league chew bubblegum | blue cotton candy | cardamom & clove. Body: medium thick with a nice juiciness Thoughts: I don't know whether different cotton candy colors actually have different flavors, but there's a note on the finish that takes me back to being a stupid kid munching blue cotton candy at a goddamn carnival. The balance of dark/rich/fruity/herbal in this whiskey really makes it a joy to drink. The nose and palate aren't overly complex, but the finish really shines. I kinda love it. Score on the t8ke scale: 7.7 | Great

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Willie B.

Ready for the weekend!!!!🥃 cheers

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BourBIN

Makers 46 cask Like a fresh taffy apple with the peanuts and the caramel that’s still warm dripping down. Slight peppermint spice with warm apple cider. Ethanol is present but not bad for a fresh crack. Fresh green apple and spice. Such fall flavors on the palate. You get the full flavor right up front but you feel it evaporate before the mid palate. But the end it comes back and has a good medium-long finish!

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user-4308

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BourBIN

Weller 12 So pleasant. Delicate. No ethanol. Sweet oak. Smells like a grape uncrustable with some processed white bread and subtle grape jelly. Oh man the sweet oak transfers perfectly without being tannic. The 12 year age is perfect for this bottle. Not too complex and light to medium finish. More flavor than a 90 proofer but finish is a bit light. But just so pleasant all around. I would pour this to anyone new to bourbon so they have an idea on what a good pleasant balanced bourbon should taste like. I love me a good barrel proof but this is my guilty pleasure bottle. It’s a hyped bottle and limited and a Weller product but this is just good dammit! One of the best sub $50 bottles out there.

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Neurogenes15

Review: Woodinville Private Select single barrel 7599, 57.69% **Nose:** classic bourbon tang, sherry, oatmeal cookies, 
 **Palate:** cherry and cola, brown sugar old fashioned, nutmeg on tapioca pudding, mint, and light molasses 
 **Finish:** medium length, caramel, aged tobacco, and dehydrated cherries **Overall: 8/10** I have nothing bad to say about this bottle. It’s full flavor and high proof. A little water changes it a little and brings out the orchard fruit and keeps the flavors overall the same. The distillery has been putting out some great bottles and I think they drink older than they are. This was a treat and I’d recommend single barrels to anyone looking for a solid unpretentious bottle! t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average. 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite. 10 | Perfect | Perfect.

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The Sewing Room Social Club

Found this today... no proof / ALC Vol % Curious to learn if this is a big deal or not?

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BourBIN

Woodford Double Oaked Campfire and s’mores. Charred caramelized oak. Hershey’s chocolate syrup running down a burnt oak tree. You gotta like oak to appreciate this bottle. Oak right up the bat with chocolate and marshmallows. Graham cracker and Hershey’s chocolate syrup on the finish as well. This is the first bottle that officially started my bourbon collection those years ago. I got a sample at a liquor store and it was the first time I was able to tell the difference in flavor between regular whiskey and a good bourbon. It’s a great bottle especially if you can find a store pick. I picked up a regular non store pick bottle and every sip left you with a strong oak tannic taste. But this single barrel doesn’t have that.

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BeNeat

Can't think of a better way to celebrate a birthday

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The BourbonRican!

Little book chapter 7!// Pequeño libro Capítulo 7!

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BeNeat

What to do? Cheers everyone

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  • Jay Miller

    pappy review?

Dr_Meats

Stellum Rye Black Limited Release -- This is the original special release Stellum Rye - a lot of people love this one. This is a blend of straight ryes produced by Barrell - it's 114 proof, NAS, and about $100. -- Nose: rich cinnamon & clove | delicate fruitiness - green apple candy... watermelon? | thick mint | leather | big league chew bubblegum | anise & cocoa. Develops & gets richer throughout the session. Palate: oak | mint & light vanilla | big league chew bubblegum | leather. Finish & Body: prickly clove & anise | cocoa | big leather | cinnamon | gingerbread cookie. Body is thick & rich. Score: 8.3 | Excellent

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Dr_Meats

Knob Creek Cask Strength Rye 2018 Limited release -- This is a 2018 special release from Knob Creek. They did another in 2019, but they stopped after that because they are monsters who want to rob me of all joy. Tasted this neat in a glencairn after resting 10+ minutes. -- Knob Creek Cask Strength Rye Whiskey - 2018 Limited Release: -- 119.6 proof | aged 9 years | straight KY rye: mashbill undisclosed - approximately 51% rye | $65 -- Nose: Tart dried cherries & apricots | oak | musty peanut shells & light tobacco | mild allspice & sage Palate: lush stone fruit | rich caramel & vanilla | oak | rosemary Finish: clove & cinnamon red hots | cotton candy | leather couch | orange zest | oak with a lil' peanut action Body: Rich & juicy, with a nice numbing tongue tingle as the finish fades Thoughts: When I first opened this bottle, it was an absolute oak bomb - but it developed into a complex rye that has rich fruit notes, big oak, Beam peanut, and subtle herbs. I've watched that pattern repeat itself over at least three different bottles (which was fun). I've had the 2019 release, and it's great, too - it's more of a fiery oak monster, whereas this stuff has a lot of finesse. It seems like Beam is done with this bottling though - I never heard anything about a 2020 release or later. That makes me sad, because this is an excellent well-aged rye for $65. And I want more.

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Dr_Meats

Sazerac 18 Rye -- The red-headed stepchild of the BTAC collection. -- Nose: light stone fruit | leather & clove | anise & spearmint | juicy fruit bubblegum | oak. More pungent than lefty, but more delicate at the same time. Palate: caramel & cinnamon | stone fruit | anise | baking spices. Finish & Body: big fat bubblegum and leather | gentle baking spices | rosemary | rich barrel char |cigar wrapper. Intensely vivid flavors here. Body is juicy and thin - almost a little watery. But the tannins are impressive on the finish. Absolutely no heat at any point. -- Score: 8.2 | Excellent

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Dr_Meats

Traverse City Straight Rye Whiskey Barrel Proof Single Barrel r/Bourbon Selection -- 118.4 proof | straight rye: 95% rye, 5% malted barley | MGP/Indiana | $89 -- Nose: thick spruce & mint | cherry, plum, & fig | burnt caramel & barrel char | hints of dark chocolate & moss Palate: rich caramel, leather, and cocoa | dark sweet oak & barrel char Finish: spruce | big cocoa | fruity shellac | tobacco & dried black cherries | m&m's | orange peel Body: rich & viscous, with the perfect amount of prickliness on the finish. Beauteous. Thoughts: I don't usually comment on a whiskey's looks - but this shit is like mahogany in a glass - it's beautiful. I want someone to pour it into my cupped hands so I can lap it up like a little puppy. Score: 8.8 | Excellent

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The BourbonRican!

Col Albert B. Blanton’s!

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  • Jay Miller

    never disappoints!

  • The BourbonRican!

    Always good!

Neurogenes15

Review| Larceny BP B523, 62.2% **Nose:** black cherry fudge, raspberry truffles, charred oak, chewy grain 
 **Palate:** smooth thick texture, cherry cordial, Shirley temples (the drink), ethanol!, tart dried fruit, oaky sweetness, caramel. Hides it’s proof well and proclaims cherry and caramelized cooperage notes to the last. 
 **Finish:** dark nougat, dried cherries, rhubarb, sauna planks, tart Cherry on the after-taste for ages… **Overall: 8/10** Holy cherrybombs this is a 10 megaton stone-fruit assault that hits all my sweet spots for wheated bourbon. I love the HH BP series but this is the best Larceny I’ve had to date. Best bang for the buck of 2023 for me so far. t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average. 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite. 10 | Perfect | Perfect.

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Neurogenes15

Review: New Riff Silver Grove High Rye Barrel Proof 2023 Release New Riff released their first ever cask strength bourbon both honoring the 1933 Silver Grove Bourbon from pre-prohibition Ohio AND as a fund raiser for the Silver Grove Community Foundation (an organization which I can find little documentation of online… please someone weigh in on what they do). Bottled at 56.*% and 4yrs without chill filtration or artificial coloring this is a beautiful pour - take a look and here are my thoughts! **Nose:** virgin oak, herb mix, rye spice, warmed pine nuts - oil and toast, cherry pie 
 **Palate:** sorghum syrup, rye spice and sage, crushed herbs (sage, tarragon, cinnamon), medium cherry wood and oak, maraschino liquor without sweetness 
 **Finish:** pretty fast and pretty damn good, spice and cherry pie, some lemon zest on the back, doesn’t stick around forever but it’s a 4yo… caramel gets in there after you think it’s done. Very nice for a younger bourbon.

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Neurogenes15

Review: Elijah Craig Barrel Select 62.5%, The (Holy?) Hand Grenade There’s not a lot of solid info about this bottle but most of what I know I learned from the HH gift center (“it’s an exclusive, you should get one”) My thesis is: pretty bottle. Like EC. Me try! I got my bottle end-of-July 2022 Is it a good value? No. Is it a cool bottle? Yes. Did I take the bait? Yes! Should you? Let’s taste! **Nose:** sweet and full of cherry cola notes, lots of caramel and oak 
 **Palate:** sweet and with a nice tang of stone fruit and oak, smooth and syrupy with a great feel, I dig the subtle spice with upfront sweetness. There’s some acidity I don’t usually get with ECBP but it’s nice at the proof to get my mouth watering. 
 **Finish:** long with a coating that covers my mouth. Sweet and thick and oaky. Some amara Cherry. Some angostura bitters. **Overall: 8/10** I honestly love this and think it stands up to ECBP pretty well. Not as killer as the best batches I’ve had but better than the A’s from the last two years IMO. It’s a sweet fruity bourbon with great backbone and syrupy mouthfeel. What’s not to love? Is it a gimmick? Yep. Would I get another? Totally. The bottle adds a little value because I use small bottles for syrups and this one is just sweet. Not a purely taste-based reason but if we go that route I think I’d get another just to compare batches. t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average. 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite. 10 | Perfect | Perfect.

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Dr_Meats

Barrell Bourbon Batch 028 -- 108.86 proof | aged minimum 10 years | blend of straight bourbons from IN, KY, & TN | MSRP ~$90 -- Nose: oak | peanut shells | gingersnap cookie | vanilla extract | cardamom & nutmeg Palate: quick pop of vanilla | oak | dusty caramel & peanuts | leather | light brown sugar & butterscotch Finish: cinnamon | anise | orange peel | clove | gingerbread | leather & tobacco. Finish is long, but not big. Body: very slick & viscous - medium thickness Score: 7 | Great Thoughts: For me, this one was a real shifty bourbon. For being so fucking oaky, it's crazy that the profile isn't darker. If it was a pair of pants, it would be a really nice pair of khaki pants. Sure, they're really nice - but who gives a fuck? It has a lot going on, but I really have to focus to pull things out. It's objectively pretty great - complex high-quality juice - but it's just not that fun for me. This and 022 were probably my least favorite batches of Barrell Bourbon between batches 022-030. I am definitely biased toward darker whiskey profiles, though - so your mileage may vary here.

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Dr_Meats

Barrell Bourbon Private Release Blend# C06i These Barrell Private Release blends are "microblends." My understanding is that the homies at Barrell blend a few different distillates into an ex-bourbon barrel, and then sell each blend to an individual store (or group of stores in a region). There are a ton of different blends - Barrell lists the components for all of them on their website. This is Blend #C06i - made up of 30% 5-year, 30% 7-year, 30% 10 year, and 10% 17 year bourbons from Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. If I had to guess - and I would be blind guessing like a dumb idiot turd boy - I would guess that the 5- and 7-year bourbons are MGP, the 10-year is Barton, and the 17-year is Dickel. I'm guessing the 10-year is Barton, because I taste quite a bit of that naughty old Barton leather. Speaking of tastes, I tasted this neat in a glencairn after about 10 minutes of sleepy rest. -- 117.3 proof | blend of straight bourbons from TN, IN, & KY , aged 5 to 17 years | $80 was paid for this bottle - MSRP ~$110 -- Nose: cherry cola | caramel | honey, maple, & molasses | pecan pie | anise | hint of clove & cocoa Palate: luxurious leather | toffee | dark rich vanilla extract & molasses | cocoa | clove | ginger | cinnamon. There's a great gingerbread thing happening here. Finish: thick mint | gingerbread cookie | dark chocolate | silky catwoman leather Body: very slick, medium-thick, great prickly tannins as the finish sets in. Great stuff. Score: 8 | Excellent

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Neurogenes15

Review: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof c923, 66.5%, 13y7mo 15m rest, neat, glencairn **Nose:** deep sweet oak, blanched almonds, marzipan, vanilla eclair, whipped cream 
 **Palate:** pistachio ice cream, bourbon caramels, toffee, cold brew coffee, hazelnut custard, and layers of oak that stretch out. Impossibly smooth for proof. Viscosity is approaching perfect for my palate; Thick and syrupy and opens up with a Kentucky chew 
 **Finish:** moderately long but shorter than I’d like. Macerated Cherries, Nutella, and espresso macarons… lingers and the only heat I get is in the first moments after deglutition **Overall: 9/10** This is my favorite ECBP to date (started grabbing them with A122 for reference). It’s damned near perfect for my palate suffering only from a shorter-than-hoped-for finish. There are some interesting bitter notes in the mouth but I love them. I think it’s all char and oak but I taste cafe americano in there and love it. Huge pastry cream notes and delicate almond/hazelnut tones. Honestly I’m still processing after a long session with a single pour. I’d love to hear others’ opinions of this one. I’m floored even for an avid ECBP fan. I’ll savor this bottle out and seek a backup if I can find one. t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average. 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite. 10 | Perfect | Perfect.

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JoeCoopBea

Nice find today

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JoeCoopBea

Another nice one to add to the list

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Wyoming

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Neurogenes15

Review: Barrell Bourbon AQ42 r/bourbon Barbados Rum Finish This is another great pick from u/t8ke and from Barrell. It’s a blend of 8-14yr Kentucky and Indiana whiskey finished in Barbados Rum (guessing foursquare from the flavor) and bottled at cask strength 62.5% ABV. The Barrell private barrels run 3 figures but the three I’ve gotten (all through r/bourb) have been knockouts. Just want to point out that this is probably an ex-bourbon rum barrel that was used in Barbados and then brought back to KY to age American Whiskey! There’s an Inception joke in there somewhere… Grabbed this on reflex after missing the ice wine finish to my dismay. If anyone has a bottle of that lying around they aren’t attached to please let me know? **Nose:** wow. Blend of the chewy American whiskey we love but with the sweet oaky vanilla of an older foursquare ECS. Orange peel and orgeat. Rich and dense. Some pastry notes.
 **Palate:** OAK. In your face oak. Licked the antique armoire flavor. Maple, sweet tea, marzipan, and just a little solvent character that accentuates the fruitiness of a subtle orange and pineapple note. The rum finish comes through mostly as a bourbon-lovers-rum finish (aka a rum that tastes like bourbon)… so it’s really bourbon-y with some tropical warmth and fruit. I do get some baking spice (allspice and clove) on the end. 
 **Finish:** sweet rum, oily oak tannins, silky pineapple upside-down cake (like your grandma makes it with rum and ultra-red cherries), orgeat again, and a warm rummy heat that lingers for longer than 90% of finishes. Almost want to drink this one slowly to stretch out the finish… almost. **Overall: 7/10** This is the least unique Barrell private selection I’ve had but that may be because I love me some foursquare and this is somewhere between my loves of bourbon and rum. That being said it’s a super solid bottle. This is the first of the three I’ve purchased (Ratafia and Verdeleho Madeira being the others) where I’m not SURE it was worth the high cost. It’s definitely a great whiskey with an interesting twist. My major conflict is that I could buy a bottle of an older ECS rum for the same price tag (or my favorite rum that is available, Hampden Great House, for basically the same price). I’m going to say that this is worth the cost mostly for the experience of the bourbon-to-barbados-to-Barrell experience with the heavy char old oak flavor of those tropical casks that have made FS a phenomenon translating beautifully into the old whiskey Barrell is sourcing. The rum influence is there but subtle alongside the whiskey and not as mind-bendingly excellent as the other two. BONUS: I tried a taste of FS ECS Indelible after my taste (very short, that 62.5% ain’t messing around) and definitely think this is a FS barrel. The pineapple and oak are there 100%. I love both these bottles and the BPS comes out way on top of Indelible (but it’s also a lesser ECS IMO). Tasting these together definitely heightens my enjoyment of both. t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average. 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite. 10 | Perfect | Perfect.

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Prof Neat

The weekend is here!! Decisions, decisions ….

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Dr_Meats

Castle & Key Restoration Rye -- Nose: funky & earthy | overripe stone fruit & citrus funk | mint | fuit cake | baking spices Palate: funky orange peel | brown sugar, baking spices, vanilla - there's a thing happening here that brings to mind carrot cake with cream cheese frosting | mint Finish: clove-spiked orange peel | anise | building spice & menthol tingle | gingerbread, leather, tobacco | fades to an earthy herbal funk. Long. Score = 5.5 | Good

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Dr_Meats

Willett 4-Year Rye -- Nose: perfumey & floral | clean herbal onslaught - mint, anise, tarragon | citrus | vanilla | dried mango Palate: gingersnap cookie - vanilla, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, clove - all at once | hints of light fruit | bubblegum | mint Finish: almond | thick rich mint & molasses | leather | peppermint | tobacco. Long. Score: 7.7 | Great

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Dr_Meats

Old Forester Kentucky Straight Bourbon 100 Proof -- 100 proof | NAS | Straight KY bourbon: 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malt | $24 -- Nose: sweet oaky vanilla | brown sugar | easy clove, cinnamon, nutmeg - spices, but not spicy | banana & light cherry. Something about this combination reminds me of cream soda - it's really fun & pleasant. Palate: vanilla extract | stone fruit | light molasses. The palate is pretty tight - tough for me to pull apart. Finish: banana | spicy cinnamon & clove | cocoa | nutmeg | bananas & cream. The finish lingers quite a while - something about the tail end reminds me of eggy noggy. Body: Light, but pleasant and not overly thin - especially for being proofed down. The tail end of the finish is a little astringent. Score: 5.75 | Good Thoughts: This bourbon does its job. Unless you have a major aversion to banana, you'll probably find this to be an excellent value. And the banana is not dominant - I bet you could drink it without noticing it - especially if you don't let the glass rest - it seems to come out more over time. For me, it can't compete with Wild Turkey 101 - but it's a nice change-up for the bird. Cheers!

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Dr_Meats

Bone Snapper Rye r/Bourbon Pick - Brain Drain IV My good good buddy brought the tail end of this bottle over to share the other week. We finished all but an ounce or so, and he left that ounce for me. He did this because he is a class-act motherfucking mensch. I didn't see any reviews of this pick posted here (although honestly I didn't look that hard), so I figured I'd post this one for the record. Spoiler: I think u/t8ke crushed it once again. Tasted neat in a glencairn after a 20-minute rest. Bone Snapper Straight Rye Whiskey Single Barrel - r/Bourbon Selection: Brain Drain IV -- 120.8 proof | aged 6.5 years | bottle yield: 171 | straight Indiana rye: 95% rye; 5% malted barley | $75 -- Nose: vanilla | toffee & honey | rich mint | dark dried apricot | gingersnap cookie | leather | tobacco. Pungent & rich - beauteous. Palate: molasses | cocoa | barrel char | mint | vanilla Finish: clove | big anise | cinnamon red hots | thai chili numbing spice | gingerbread cake | leather, tobacco, barrel char, & anise. Yeeehaw. Body: viscous, oily & rich. It could be a little thicker for my liking, but it's great. Grabby tingly tannins on the finish. Thoughts: This is a big spicy rye exactly how it ought to be. The nose is big, but gentle - the palate is rich & powerful - the finish is a dark & spicy wild ride. What more do you want from this rye? Has it not done enough? Answer me, god damn it. Score: 8.2 | Excellent

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Dr_Meats

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Private Barrel -- I found out about this pick the morning it released - a neighbor texted me when he saw Cellars' social media post announcing the drop. My immediate reaction was "fuck." I was at work, 40 miles away from the store, and I was going to stay that way for several hours. This was the first Elijah Craig single barrel I'd gotten wind of in the area - I was worried it might sell out in three or four hours. Thankfully, my good buddy agreed to run over and pick one up for me - what a fucking mensch he is. There was a 1-bottle limit, and usually he would've wanted it for himself - but he was on a bourbon-buying hiatus at the time - this worked out fucking great for me. This pick was 10 years old and almost 130 proof, so I was psyched to get my dirty claws on one. I tasted this neat in a glencairn, after about 10 minutes of rest. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Private Barrel – Cellars Wine and Spirits Selection -- 129 proof | aged 10 years | Barrel No. 6088351, Rick X, Floor 4 | Straight KY bourbon: 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malt | $74 -- Nose: barrel char | rich dark cherry & vanilla extract | brown sugar | leather |oaky cocoa | tobacco | rich clove & fun sassy ethanol. Hints of peanut at times. Palate: vanilla | buttercream frosting | fudgy chocolate brownie | rich caramel | little hint of peanut & nougat. Rich and sweet. Finish: spicy baking spices | thai chili pepper numbing spice | black peppercorn & clove | hint of black cherry | tobacco, leather, & brown sugar | fades to rootbeer & cardamom. Medium-long finish. Body: Rich, syrupy, and viscous on the palate. It dries out on the finish with grippy tingly tannins and a big Kentucky bear hug. Thoughts: The smells are phenomenal - it's rich and powerful, and has all the notes that originally made me fall in love with bourbon. Overall, the profile reminds me of a combination of ECBP batches B520 and A120 - it brings the fudgy brownie and cherry of B520, with the aggressiveness and chili pepper spice that I got from the finish on A120. Interestingly, when I first popped the bottle, it had a ton of peanut - lots of peanut brittle on the nose, and the palate seemed to manifest whatever peanut-riddled candy bar you could think of. But it settled down into the notes listed above, with just little hints of peanuts (although there's still a good deal of peanut stuff happening if you don't let it rest in the glass). The peanut party was fun, but I definitely prefer it the way it is now. This store pick does what some of the recent (relatively) lower-proof ECBP batches did not do for me - it slaps you around a little - not hard - not mean - just a little aggressive fun. Considering the proof, it drinks easy. But if you can't handle a solid Kentucky hug, you should probably get the fuck out of this bourbon's kitchen. Score: 8.4 | Excellent

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Dr_Meats

Old Bardstown Estate Bottled Bourbon: Earthy & Girthy -- I first tried this bourbon during a tasting at the Willett Distillery. The guide told us that this was one of the highest-rye bourbon mashbills that they release, so I was intrigued. I remember liking it, but easily keeping my socks on. I finally picked up a bottle last month, and now she's gone. This was a fun one to drink my way through. I tasted it neat in a glencairn after a 10-minute rest for this review. It was raining outside, so I wept and let out some of my screams as I nosed & tasted. Definitely would recommend pairing this bourbon with weeping, screaming, sobbing, and/or rain. -- Old Bardstown Estate Bottled Bourbon -- 101 proof | NAS | Straight Kentucky bourbon: undisclosed mashbill | $30 -- Nose: earthy anise Willett funk | vanilla | barrel char | peach pie with a slightly burnt crust | leather, big league chew bubblegum, & nutmeg Palate: big earthy vanilla | pop of butterscotch | hint of peaches | anise & barrel char Finish: black pepper | big league chew & leather | tobacco | spicy tarragon | earthy dirt funk | barrel char, clove, & anise Body: surprising viscosity - really great heavy mouthfeel Thoughts: This stuff is so herbal & earth-forward, it's sure to be divisive. That earthy anise funk is something I've only gotten from Willett distillate. I have mixed feelings about it. The peach notes are easy to miss on the nose and palate (hiding behind that funk), but once you find them, they're great. The palate & finish are wild - I dig what's happening, but I'm not sure it's always pleasant. It reminds me a little of the experience of drinking peated Scotch - I might not think it tastes "good," but I really enjoy it. I was tempted to score this higher. The mouthfeel is great. I really enjoy it, and this won't be the last bottle I own - I actually reached for it almost compulsively when I'd open the cabinet. But I am a demented fuck, and I can revel in the weirdness of this juice. This juice is not for everyone - if you hate it, I understand. But if you want some earthy girthy complexity with a hint of stone fruit - this bourbon will hook you up. Score: 5.5 | Good

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Neurogenes15

Willett 4yr Small Batch Green Top Rye. A little history: I first realized I loved rye whiskey 10 years ago the first time I hit the Willett distillery during a camping trip in KY. I’d tended bar and had an academic appreciation for when to recommend a rye whiskey and the historic prevalence of the spirit in pre-prohibition America and during the first (greatest?) cocktail boom of prohibition. I grabbed a bottle of this then as the spendiest bottle of the year for a grad student… it was the bottle that drew me to rye and I’ve subsequently finished a half dozen bottles over the years. I bought my brother a bottle for his bachelor’s party and we drank a chunk of it in sezaracs and manhattans. In short it’s become a staple that I can only rarely find. We moved in July and hit Willett again while driving from Nashville to Cleveland and this is the second of the two bottles of this I grabbed then. Since my first bottle I’ve gotten more and more interested in rye and cycled through more and more rye. I currently have 14 bottles of cask strength rye and 8 are 7+ years (the sweet spot for me seems to be high 6 into 7+ for wood-to-spice character). The rest are finished with crept for two younger ryes (Willett and New Riff Balboa Rye) and the bottle of Alberta Premium Cask Strength I bought recently and am still trying to decipher… all that to say that this is a bottle I’m attached to, keep around, and enjoy after really diving deeply into the older cask-strength rye spectrum. I’ve never objectively tasted this famous bottle, maybe because it’s a starting point in many ways. Here’s the objective review (trying to mute my nostalgic bias): **Nose:** oak, rain on green grass, sourdough, orange peel, spearmint. Licorice. Very pleasant. 
 **Palate:** starts with some oak and a mild burn, caramel and dill on the first swish, then dill and lemon balm on the second. Freshly turned soil. Mint underlying. 
 **Finish:** dill and mint, anise seed, caraway. A little sweet caramel. Short but nice. Leaves a little kick of herbs that pop back into my palate during a meal or after a cocktail. **Overall: 7/10** I’m conflicted because I love a lot of things about this bottle that aren’t related to the flavor. It evokes some pretty special times and I’d drink it any day just for that. On pure taste I can’t give this a home-run review because it’s got an unfinished earthiness on the palate and a short finish. Paradoxically the thing this bottle nails that I don’t find in many other eyes (send recs if you have some) is earthy notes with a spreading backdrop of moist green herbs. It makes one of the best sazerac or veaux carre I’ve had because the deeper earth notes balance the mixers so nicely. And that anise after-note just throws a saz into a whole different level. I think this is a match for NR Balboa on flavor alone (@ $10 more but also a SiB) and they’re the two 4yr eyes I’ll be keeping on hand if given the opportunity. I scored Stellum SiB the same too so that’s be the third in my daily lineup if I needed another. Final verdict: I’ll buy one of these at current MSRP ($60) whenever I run out. As a straight sipper it can’t compete with Stellum Single Barrels or even New Riff Balboa Rye IMO (although the later is probably mostly my preferences) but as a mixer its a luxe heavyweight with silky mouthfeel and herbaceous notes that compliment Amaro or vermouth perfectly. Value: worse than same class ryes but not terrible at MSRP. I would never pay over MSRP on principal but value this somewhere in the $40-65 range. **Bonus:** I did a little back to back w NR Balboa Rye because I have a bottle of that too and consider them in a similar category of 4-yr ryes in the $40-60 range. t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average. 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite. 10 | Perfect | Perfect.

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Neurogenes15

Review: New Riff Winter Whiskey 2022 MASHBILL 65% CORN 20% MALTED BARLEY 5% STEEL CUT RAW OATS Well that’s not anything typical and the juice isn’t either. It’s a very weird and cool entry from NR out of Cinicitucky. I was lucky enough to have a friend bring a bottle back from the distillery on his way back to Cleveland from Nashville. He told me that there was a limited release and I told him to grab me a bottle no questions asked. There aren’t a whole lot of distilleries in Kentucky that I trust to provide an interesting whiskey at a fair price so the fact that this was a no-brainer means a lot coming from me. I’m gonna start by warning you that this is like no whiskey I’ve had and also that it took me a few drinks to warm up to it. The very first time I had it I felt like there was a heavy bell pepper character at the front, which was really pretty bad. After having a pour five or six times spaced over a couple of weeks I think I figured this one out. Here’s the review: **Nose:** cocoa nibs, steel cut oatmeal, light oak, honey 
 **Palate:** light oak again, honey, dark chocolate, oatmeal, grilled corn, nutmeg, milk chocolate all the way to the end of the mouth 
 **Finish:** chocolate malt, dry cocoa powder, hot chocolate that’s had time to cool, wheat Berry salad?, chewy chocolate chip granola bars, cinnamon sticks, Mexican hot chocolate… **Overall: 6.5/10** this is the whiskey that makes me think about my perceptions of what whiskey is. The chocolate malt comes through super strong and tastes, like a really great imperial oatmeal chocolate stout. Some thing in the corn mash gives this juice a peppery flavor that reminds me of Mexican hot chocolate in a very, very pleasant way. The first sip I had of this I really didn’t like. Pepper overwhelmed everything and it conjured up memories of terrible corn whiskey from my college years. This might’ve been the mythical neck pour or just my brain trying to figure out what was happening with the chocolate malt and oats. I after a few samplings I’m definitely a fan but I don’t think this whiskey is for everyone. People who enjoy a thicc oatmeal stout are going to love this but if you’re looking for a hard-core bourbon, you may not be pleased. t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average. 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite. 10 | Perfect | Perfect.

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BourBIN

ECBP C923 No better way to end September than with C923. Rich leather and chocolate. Smells like homemade caramel that’s just slightly burnt on the edges of the pan. Oh my gosh this is amazing. On the nose I could feel the proof on my nose hairs. On the palate I get an explosion of flavor. This bottle reminds me of C920 and earlier. This bottle drinks like 133 proof in every way. High proof but so much flavor. Oak explosion but not overoaked. Long finish but I could probably only handle one or two ounces max before my palate gets shot. This bottle is great. I’ll be doing a comparison between this and older batches soon.

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100 proof

Good find

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Neurogenes15

Review: Old Ezra 7 Year Rye This is MGP juice aged 7yrs and undiluted. 57% ABV and dark copper **Nose:** lemon peel and oak char, dill and classic MGP rye 
 **Palate:** thick mouthfeel, maple syrup, dill and mint, oak essence, antiqua vermouth, mace 
 **Finish:** sage, dill, mint, herbal tea, honey, rooibos, oak **Overall: 7/10** this is a great barrel strength seven-year, MGP rye. The 95:5 recipe is a modern masterpiece. The high proof seven-year-old juice tastes great and is a solid seven out of 10. It isn’t surprising though. It’s exactly what you’re expecting which is both excellent and disappointing. I would buy another bottle of this at the $70 I paid happily. Hell, can you ever have enough old, solid rye? Maybe I’d get a case… It doesn’t do anything spectacular, which hold it back from the higher tier ratings. That being said, this is super easy to drink, and will probably not last long at my bar. If I had to pick a daily rye, this would come in second only to the New Riff Balboa rye. t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average. 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite. 10 | Perfect | Perfect.

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BourBIN

EHT BP B12 EH Taylor Barrel Proof is one of my favorite bottles and batch 12 is no different. Grape candy and the proof isn’t shy on the nose either. Wave of grape as it goes down the palate and wow this is a full rich flavor that Carrie’s over to the finish beautifully. This bottle is great. But how does it compare to Batch 10? Check out my new video comparing the 2 releases on Facebook and YouTube. I tagged SIPN Bourbon if you want to see it. Cheers!

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Matt4183

Good night on the porch

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100 proof

When the store has an old elk 50% off flash sale.

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  • tony63022

    Double Wheat = Double Spectacular!

BourBIN

Jack Daniels twice barreled matchup! Rye - such a nice sweet rye spice. I normally don’t like ryes but the really sweet stuff blows me away. Very well balanced. Coats mouth. Malt - milk duds and a malt shake. Chocolate malted shake. Tastes like a finished whiskey, very creamy texture and complex. Winner - The Rye is such a treat. Not the best thing I’ve ever had but just a really solid sweet rye that’s not herbal. The proof is perfect for this bottle, doesn’t blow you away but invites you to take more sips.

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The BourbonRican!

Booker’s 23-03 Mighty fine batch!

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Neurogenes15

Review #64: Dickel BiB 13y, fall 2022, 50% Dickel’s BiB line has been controversial because… it’s really great but features the charcoal mellowing of the LCP. It’s gotten a lot of shade from Dickel haters and introduced a lot of people who don’t get the SiB 15y picks in their area to the Dickel. Whatever your feelings are about this distillery the juice is 13yo, $49.99 in OH, and 100pf. Despite my overproof preference sometimes you need a 100pf sipper and this is one I find myself reaching for but have yet to review - probably because it’s a relaxing dram that I don’t reach for when I’m chasing tasting notes but when I’m writing notes or reading in the PM… here’s the review: **Nose:** oak, leather, tobacco, just a hint of tart stone fruit, limestone 
 **Palate:** caramel apple up front, charred wood in the middle, a hearty slice of cherry pie on the end. Some baking spice throughout with a maple sugar backbone. The viscosity is better than the proof had me expecting. Mineralogy lurks underneath but adds depth not a detractor. 
 **Finish:** a little watered down but extremely pleasant, fruit punch, mineral notes, chocolate orange, and oak. Pretty quick. **Overall: 7/10** First the overall: this is just delightful. The nose and palate are wonderful and really impress at the proof. The finish is a little lacking IMO but at 100pf I have a hard time poking holes in the profile. This is an easy 7 and I played w a 7.3-7.7 for a minute before remembering that the value should be a secondary consideration… … **HOLY SHITBALLS THE VALUE** this is unbelievable at $50. 13yrs for that price has my attention but the juice is superb. If I see a batch of this again I’ll grab 6 and make it my well bourbon at that price. I’ve mixed it in a few things and it’s great in a Manhattan but really shines in sweeter cocktails where the 13y oak just blows anything else I’d mix out of the water. My favorite Paper Plane ever and in the running for best Goldrush (alongside some hazmat 7yr wheat whiskey). Great Manhattan/old fashioned. Even a nice sezarac as a rye sub (the minerallity and stone fruit actually make it a reasonable sub). Oh and I enjoy it as a supper. 8.5/10 for value with taste considered. Would rather have this than Weller Antique any day of the week… t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average. 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite. 10 | Perfect | Perfect.

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The BourbonRican!

Rd1 Amburana!

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The BourbonRican!

JJB.SB

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Neurogenes15

Review: Jack Daniels Single Barrel Barrel Proof JD SBBP, 64.5%, Barrel 23-05983 bottled 6.27.23 **Nose:** cherry vanilla cola with a shot of bourbon in it, bourbon with a shot of cherry vanilla cola in it, cherry, vanilla, cola, bourbon 
 **Palate:** spicy cola syrup, thick and viscous, allspice and clove in apple pie filling (not the apples the gelatinous goop between the slices), chewy tannins, and leather (touristy cowboy boots even?) 
 **Finish:** tingly oak, baking spice, limestone water, and hot-fucking-damn ethanol. Somehow still tastes smooth at over 130pf. **Overall: 8/10** Once again I am surprised but JD. Hell: I’m into JD I guess. I would have told you that would never happen when passing a handle of No. 7 around a bonfire 20 years ago when I first really drank JD but it’s happened… I’ve got to say that this is some mighty fine juice at a mighty high proof. After my last JDSBBP this one really impressed. the first was hot and delicious but this is somehow far more smooth while maintaining the stone fruit and cola flavors. I guess I need more of these and can’t wait to try the JDSBBPR… t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average. 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite. 10 | Perfect | Perfect.

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BourBIN

BT vs ER BT- bright and light. Not much else going on. Reminds me of an apple orchard. Mix of pear and apple. Wow super light. This bottle has been open for a while but I barely taste anything. It drinks like a decarbonated soda. You expect a little action in your mouth but are left a little disappointed. For a $20-30 bottle though it’s great. ER- much sweeter, so much more on the nose. So much more interesting and complex. Smells like a dark red fruit syrup. Still not a ton going on on palate and hard to get tasting notes. Maybe I’ve been spoiled to not give this the appreciation it deserves. Short to medium finish. Overall- ER nose is exponentially better than BT but their flavors are similar. ER wins on all counts and has a much better drinking experience with the better nose and viscosity but as far as tasting notes goes, they are more similar than I thought.

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  • Bourbon Buff

    My vote goes to BT

BourBIN

Smells like a Fanny May chocolate turtle. Chocolate peanut and caramel. Little bit of apple and cherry liqueur as well. I love Bardstown discovery series because it’s so balanced and complex at the same time. I’m able to pull many different flavors out and they vary depending on the day I have it. Always keeps you on your toes. Balanced oak up front then a nice spice at the back of the palate. I get cherry peanut caramel amd chocolate on the palate as well in that order. Medium-long finish. Bardstown discovery series is one of the most easily accessible special pours out there especially in todays climate.

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Neurogenes15

Review: Redwood Empire Emerald Giant Cask Strength Rye 2023, 58.2% Redwood Empire is great. I love the concept of forestry and environmentalism with whiskey, I love their juice (the non-cask are great value and EG is a good upgrade over old overholt for cocktails IMO), and I was lucky enough to grab this bottle when they came through OH. I should have gotten all 3 cask strength options. Oops. Spoilers. **Nose:** Sweet oak, piney herbs, brown sugar and marzipan, bushels of apples (not lots of apples, but the smell of being in an apple orchard with bushels of apples all around) 
 **Palate:** sweet resinous Douglas fir, undercurrents of herbs: sorrel, pennyroyal, catmint, brown sugar and maple syrup, nice oak for the age, viscosity and late-flavors of gomme arabic 
 **Finish:** oaky coating, autumnal smells - campfires and dry leaves, an ethanol bite that warms, lingering tingling herbal notes, back to the smells of undergrowth and herbal notes **Overall: 7/10** This is a really nice whiskey. It brings me back to growing up in Northern California where the biome is always with you. Is that all some neurological trick and nostalgia? Fuck you! my brain is impervious to suggestion. Can I give an unbiased review of this product? Fuck you! But seriously I guess not - even if the bias is from my love of the west and big trees and quiet costal forests. What I will say is that even before I started having some kind of sensory dysthesia related to the iconography on the bottle I was loving this whiskey. My pre-strokeliketrance impression was an herbaceous, crushable, dessert rye and I’ll stand by that. So whether you drink this and it short-circuits your brain like it did mine or you drink it objectively because you’re a motherfucking robot immune to joy I’d still stand my a solid rating of 7/10. I’ll see you in the backcountry r/bourb… t8ke Scoring Scale: (7) 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average. 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite. 10 | Perfect | Perfect.

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Neurogenes15

Review: Starlight Cigar Batch Single Barrel Rye 58.2%, 4.5yr, T8ke pick **Nose:** pungent amburana with cinnamon, resin, and urate(?), cinnamon sticks, ethanol fumes and peach pie 
 **Palate:** warm cinnamon toast, honeyed biscuits, some underlying funk akin to an Agricole or cane juice rum, nice caramel finish 
 **Finish:** cinnamon ice cream, roasted chickpeas, and woody syrups **Overall: 6/10** This is a bottle of contradictions and conflict. I love me some amburana but always get a little funky/urate (I can’t be the only one who gets this… anyone else?) smells off of bottles on first crack but then they dissipate. I’m going to pretend to know what I’m talking about and assume it’s some volatile aromatic that mellows out w a little oxygen. This bottle just isn’t getting there. Maybe it’s the young-ish rye or the way the rye herbal notes interact with the funk. Maybe it’s the bottle. Maybe it’s my palate. There’s a lot I love in here too. Cinnamon, resinous wood smells and flavors, and of course the viscous mouthfeel of amburana. The palate is excellent. It’s just sandwiched in a weird nose and short finish. We’re left with something that’s above average but not excellent - that I’m still glad to have tried. Plus it’ll let me blind taste three single barrel amburana finishes……….. t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average. 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite. 10 | Perfect | Perfect.

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Review: Elmer T. Lee Straight Bourbon, 90% **Nose:** mild and inoffensive, oak and orange zest, smoke, dried cherries 
 **Palate:** poached pears, mild wood, some dark smokey char on the back more than BT standard, and baking spices with mascara red cherries 
 **Finish:** quick and yummy, some tart cherries and green apples, a little oak and a little caramel **Overall: 6/10** This is a nice bourbon that doesn’t do a whole lot novel but solidly stays inside the lines of a younger BT product. There’s a bit of dark char or overchar that gives it a smokey flavor which is really subtle but different than the other BT products I’ve tried (I think all except the BTAC and the more exotic Blantons). It’s not a venerable bottle and the biggest surprise here is that it’s allocated in my state. It’s good but even at MSRP $45 may be a bit overpriced. To be allocated is just a wild comment on the mania of BT taterdom that has no rhyme or reason at this point beyond the market forces of an even more bizarre secondary marketplace… t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average. 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite. 10 | Perfect | Perfect.

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JB_Bourbon

Getting that birthday bourbon early!

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  • Dan

    Bought a case tonight! My favorite!

BourBIN

Elmer T Lee Whole Foods Chantilly Cake on the nose! For the uninitiated in the chantilly cake ways, it smells like berries with vanilla frosting and an oh so light yet fluffy and moist cake. Fresh cork pop and the flavor is just coming out of the glass. Smells much more flavorful than 90 proof. Oh wow. The flavors transfer seamlessly on the palate. The initial experience is so pleasant and rich. Vanilla whipped cream and berries. As it goes down the 90 proof starts to show with a light finish but the transition from full flavor to the finish is seamless.

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Review: Found North 006, 17yr, 64.1% 87% corn, 12% rye, 1% barley - Hungarian oak **Nose:** oaky vanilla, wood paneled libraries, crusty cornbread, happiness 
 **Palate:** maple syrup, honey, winter sauna, viscous and palate drenching vanilla, probably an entire oak tree, and a little black cracked pepper balanced out the back 
 **Finish:** obscenely long and complex, starts warm and sweet, then glows with a pulse of proof and vanilla, and fades into oak and peppery spice which lingers for a long while **Overall: 10/10** FN blew up on the sub for good reason. When that was happening I bought and tasted this and loved it. It’s so good I felt like reviewing it was actually a daunting task. It’s been sitting on my shelf opening up and I’ve come back for the occasional special nip. This is a real winner for the ages. Possibly my favorite bottle to date. More unique than ECBP c923 and just oozing quality and craftsmanship. I love that there’s no finishing and just perfect balancing between batches of whiskey (and I love a good finished barrel too). The Hungarian oak tastes a little more antique-y to me than American and I’d love to see it more in coming releases. I kind of thought I wouldn’t be giving anything a 10 because philosophically I think the potential of a perfect bottle is better than it’s existence but I was wrong. This is damned near perfect. Now I’ll return to the warm happy place this whisky puts me - like sitting in front of a crackling fire without needing to move to the hearth. t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average. 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite. 10 | Perfect | Perfect.

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  • Bourbon Buff

    Wow 10/10, have to give it a shot

Neurogenes15

Review: Found north Single Barrel S001B007b063 PX Sherry finish, 58.9%, 66% rye, 30% corn, 4% barley **Nose:** honey, port, baklava, pear preserves 
 **Palate:** a whole orchard of orchard fruit, jammy Sherry notes, white pepper, heat without anything decreasing the smoothness, strawberry and balsamic reduction, graham cracker pie crust, rhubarb pie 
 **Finish:** mellow and in line w the nose and palate; delicious orchard fruit (Bartlett pear and honey crisp apples), jammy notes with berry/Sherry, and a nice long lingering oak **Overall: 9/10** I’ve given my whiskey 9/10s to ECBP c923, the 2022 r/bourbon amburana rye from rare character, and the Barrell CJ47 batch from last year’s r/bourb ratafia de champagne finish. This bottle belongs in with them because it’s incredibly smooth and packed with nuance and jammy greatness. It does nothing wrong and only misses a 10/10 because it doesn’t grossly surprise me in any way - just exceeds expectations in every parameter I usually consider. I would Like more SiB as good as this one Found North! Wish I could compare to the r/bourbon offering from the same SiB cycle but glad to have gotten this from SharedPour. Found North is amazing and I love everything I’ve had from them so far (reviews for 006 and 007 incoming). Carpenter Brut. Trilogy. Goddamn masterpiece of synth wave/dark wave. Lucky to have it on v3 vinyl. Recommend strongly. t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average. 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite. 10 | Perfect | Perfect.

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Review: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 47% **Nose:** light wood, ethanol, rattan furniture 
 **Palate:** hot for proof, toasted almond, bourbon, there’s some weird chemically tastes on the back - like sweet tarts and windex 
 **Finish:** short and merciful **Overall: 3.5/10** I want to like this but I really really don’t. I’ve been trying to like it for several months and I’ve formally failed. I think I’d rather have ECSB for cocktails although this has made a couple of good paper planes. The only bottle from HH I would avoid in the future. t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average. 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite. 10 | Perfect | Perfect.

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  • tony63022

    My favorite of the EC variety!

BourBIN

On the nose I get caramel brûlée latte from Starbucks. Also getting toasted dark oak but not tannic or over oaked. Also, I have to search for it but I do get a little overdone banana nut bread. Complex nose and I like it. Cinnamon spice as well. The experience reminds me of a starburst of flavor. Feels a little thin at first but once it goes down the bust effect happens and all the flavors come out. Main note is a very balanced caramel oak. Coats the entire palate going down and very creamy texture. Very pleasant experience and a hearty medium to long finish which slowly fades seemlessly. People say it gets better with time open and this is a fresh cork pop so I’m excited to see how this opens up.

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Matt4183

Cool evening for whiskey and a cigar

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C-NOTE

Happy Weekend 🥃

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Willie B.

Trying something new tonight, Cheers!!!!!!🥃

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Thin Brew Line est 2020

Search this, and it comes up "no results."

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Neurogenes15

Review #72: Bombergers 2022 Sampled at Jack Rose in DC while at a conference and after several other libations. Brief notes below: **Nose:** cedar planks, caramel corn, anise 
 **Palate:** corny caramel, resinous oak, anise candies, cardamom 
 **Finish:** cinnamon, allspice, oak **Overall: 8/10** Delicious. Tons of spice. Loved every minute of this. Would buy a bottle if I can find one! t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average. 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite. 10 | Perfect | Perfect.

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C-NOTE

Quite the expensive taste this little has…

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BourBIN

I’ve heard this bottle can be a hit or miss but this bottle is a hit! This bottle reminds me of a Sunday afternoon drive with the family. No sharp turns, not too fast and not for thrill seekers but just. Nice. it’s such a nice pour. I don’t have to worry about bracing myself every time I take a sip or have to get a pen and paper and really focus to get all the flavors. It’s just a nice bottle you can sip on all day. Light finish and a fresh oak but very well rounded from the nose to the end of the finish. Start to end.

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Neurogenes15

Review: Shenk’s 2022 The other review I typed up from the trip to Jack Rose in DC last weekend. Same photo (just got one). Enjoy. **Nose:** dark oak, pine sap, maple syrup 
 **Palate:** caramel, oak, and wood chips, 
 **Finish:** piney resins, great mouthfeel, long lingering warmth **Overall: 8/10** Slightly prefer the big oak on this one to bomberger’s. Both excellent bottles I’d look for at MSRP (whatever that is). Unlikely to find them in Ohio in this bourbon climate but tbd… t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average. 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite. 10 | Perfect | Perfect.

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Neurogenes15

Review: Castle and Key Small Batch Bourbon Batch 1 So the story of this distillery is wonderful and told better here: https://castleandkey.com/pages/story than I will be able to tell it. Basically the Old EH Taylor Distillery has been restored and features a sweet castle as well as a ton of sweeter bourbon history. Previously derelict, the redone distillery is open for tours and reportedly great. They have already released Restoration Rye with good reviews (IMO) for a newcomer. I have a taster waiting for me but haven’t sampled yet. We don’t know the exact mash bill on the bourbon but whiskey.buzz has this from an interview (http://whisky.buzz/blog/castle-key-distillery-key-information-mash-bill-char-levels-and-whisky-making-philosophy):“The two bourbons both come with 73% corn, and a high 17% malted barley. As Marianne Barnes noted, “I really like the flavour it (malted barley) contributes. It has the sweetness and nuttiness that balances out the spiciness of the Kentucky rye.” The remainder 10% is either going to be rye or wheat depending on the batch. The rye adds the spice, and the wheat adds texture to the whisky and makes room for the flavour notes that come from the barrels.” Obviously when offered a bottle of the first batch of their 4 year straight bourbon whiskey I signed up and grabbed one. There’s been a lot of buzz about this bottle (which is beautiful on the shelf) but no reviews yet so here it is: 10m aeration, neat, then branched with 5mL filtered H2O. Great legs for a 99 proof. Nose: toasted almonds, red berries, hickory, some unapologetic booziness that’s not distracting, rye spice with a heavy corn mash backbone. There’s licorice on the background somewhere that I taste more during wafting then drinking.
Mouth: nice medium viscosity with strong flavors, banana laffy taffy on the front with a pleasant burn and subtle allspice and star anise in the mid taste. Nice balance of strong flavors with the sum being greater than the components. Cinnamon right at the end of the taste with some medium char oakiness. There’s a Carmel undercurrent through the whole thing which coats the tongue and develops with a few tastes.
Finish: Long and spicy with cinnamon, nutmeg, and toasty oak. The laffy taffy flavor comes out with a little water and makes it positively fruity. Overall: 6/10 In summary I like the idea behind conservational architecture and the history of this distillery certainly merits attention. The bourbon is tasty with great toasty oak, nice spice, an interesting banana note that was initially pleasant and grew on me as I had more tastes. I tried it neat and branched and would just stick with neat next time. The flavor profile is compact and benefits from the density. When you expand it with water it loses some of the bananas foster flavor and you get more of the component flavors which are great but not better than the whole. As a freshman bourbon this is excellent and I’d buy another bottle at the $50 I got it for. It’s not the best bourbon at that MSRP but it has a unique flavor profile that I’m really digging. Definitely would NOT buy it for over MSRP because I think I’d regret it at around a $70 price point. Excited for older offerings if they materialize… t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite 10 | Perfect | Perfect

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Review: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Barrel Proof Rye (JDSBBPR) 63.9%, Barrel No. 23-07267 bottled 8.16.2023 I’ve been eagerly awaiting this bottle’s drop in OH and spotted it online. Was able to grab during my lunch break and had to really hold myself back from buying two. I’ve loved my JDSBBP whiskeys in the past and am usually a rye>other whiskey drinker. Anyway here’s the review with special LP guest/coaster The Band, Cahoots. **Nose:** raspberry jam, spirits, blackberry jello shots on Broadway, nice warm oak like a well-worn bar top. Exceptional nose! 
 **Palate:** warm baking spice, blackberry pie, rhubarb preserves, fruit leather, sage/dill/mint rye herbs, and then a ton of layered viscous barrel notes. how is this so smooth at 64%? 
 **Finish:** warm and herbal, lots of savory herbs and rich berry notes all mingling together. I get more raspberry, strawberry rhubarb, boysenberry, and cherry all layered with sage and fresh crushed coriander. It doesn’t overstay its welcome but lingers sweetly. **Overall: 8.7/10** This is a massive delicious rye. The only things holding it back from a 9 are the weird undercurrents on the nose which, tbh, may just be that it’s so damned high proof it can’t avoid a certain astringency 8/10. For my palate the palate is a 10/10 and the finish is great but not the endless oaky bliss of FN0006 so it’s more in the 9/10 range. Overall I am super impressed and at MSRP I may grab a second. Really happy to have a bottle and hope y’all get one too! t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average. 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite. 10 | Perfect | Perfect.

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  • user-4467

    Lot of work in this review, appreciate the great details.

Neurogenes15

Review: Obtanium 26yr Canadian Hazmat Whiskey SC-00329 bottle 116/202. Well I’m between jobs and enjoying an evening off. Finally catching up on some Weird Fiction and needed an appropriately weird whiskey to accompany Alan Moore’s masterpiece Providence. The graphic novel is great but I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone who isn’t ready for some incredibly dark shit. For anyone into weird horror and who already weathered the objectively distressing content in neonomicon (the prequel) - I’d recommend it highly. Anyway I’m happy to elaborate on that if anyone wants.. On to the Obtanium! I decided I wouldn’t be branching whiskey any more a few months ago and converted to neat only. I’ve been drinking more slowly if the juice takes more dilution. This 78.8% beast really tested my resolve. Took me >1hr to finish 1oz. 1oz Rested 20m and consumed over another 60m 26 year old Canadian Whiskey, undisclosed mashbill Nose: ethanol, somehow very little burn, vanilla bean pods, antique furniture, library dust, and some sweet maple syrup. Some light lemon zest and stone fruit notes taking a decidedly back seat to the oak-tastrophe as described above.
 Mouth: low viscosity as expected given the proof, amazingly oaky, a nice burn that is impressively non-caustic given that it’s 157.6 proof. I can sip drops at a time and allow lots of mixing time and get an amazing vanilla/molasses/marzipan flavor with some allspice and cloves but anything more than a tiny sip bleaches my palate w the ethanol and just becomes oak-burn. With small sips there are charred pineapple and raw honey notes which take a definite backseat to oak and EtOH.
 Finish: best part. Amazing wood and rock-candy flavor with grade-B maple syrup crystals on the palate. Some mild pineapple acidity and sweetness. Long (15m as of writing) sustain and less burn than expected once again. I still feel like my mouth is coated w honey 30m after drinking… could be a pleasant chemical burn? After a 20% dilution the nose remains identical but the palate totally changes into orange and wood varnish with Demerara sugar. The finish is similar but with a less pronounced wood character and more sugar. This feels like a whiskey i need to sequentially dilute and may have even benefited from pre-bottling dilution (although I’m personally glad for the opportunity to do it myself). Just the oaky-est whiskey I’ve ever tasted. Oaky-er than licking a barrel stave. Transcendently oaky. Overall: 8/10 what a kick in the teeth. Incredible oaky flavor with more vanilla and oak then anything I’ve tried. It’s hot but way less so than the proof would suggest. With the expectation that proof x age x entropy(temp/agitation/pressure) should = wood character in a barrel this hazmat proofage and >1/4 century age statement is oaky AF. It is ceratainly the oakiestjuice I’ve tasted and could be the oakiest I’ll ever tast given the above highly scientific calculation of oak flavor. The relatively mild Canadian whiskey just supports the wood and adds a great sugar element that’s mercifully simpler than the resinous backbone of this whiskey. I’m very glad to have a bottle of this because it takes falvor profiles of “light whiskey w max oak” to an extreme that I’m glad to have visited. If I ever finish this bottle I’ll want another but it’s a slow sipper. I’d guess this will live on the shelf for a long time because I usually just don’t want to deal with sipping an ounce in 60m or worrying about my drink spontaneously combusting… t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite 10 | Perfect | Perfect

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Weller Full Proof Like a saturated grape jolly rancher. Very sweet, almost too sweet. I can feel a cavity forming as I nose this. Bold taste. Like a grape gusher. The proof is definitely there. I normally like higher proof bourbons but I think the heat is too much and flavor too artificially sweet for me to fully enjoy. Not too complex. Just an intense pour. Hot take but weller full proof isn’t my jam, at least this store pick. It’s good every now and again but I prefer Weller 12 and Weller 107 a bit more.

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Review: Maker’s Mark FAE-01 - [ ] ~53% and aged w 10 toasted American oak staves FAE-01 has seen a lot of love on r/bourbon. I was gifted a sample after the birth of our second son and am excited to try it. I drank 1oz of the 2oz sample around 2 months ago but was still too sleep deprived to do a good review. I just finished it off after a 1h rest in the glass and here are my thoughts: Nose: light molasses, honey, the advertised toasted oak, super subtle banana bread hiding behind all of that, a rich background of just-slightly burnt caramel. Maybe some distant crushed pepper? I feel like the nose has evolved while I’m note-taking. I will stop smelling the whiskey now before I write a novel. 
Palate: buttery with a browned wheat toast flavor, vanilla, dulce de leche, apricots, subtle browned butter and maple, wonderfully rich ethanol note that carries the above and let’s it all swirl around in my mouth. The alcohol has a subtle solvent character that reminds me of the caramelized sawdust that comes off good quality plywood - totally a good thing. Carpentry makes me hungry. Loving the flavor of this bottle! 
Finish: pretty long and very nice, lots of oak and vanilla but also some peach in the late finish. Hot enough to evolve in the finish but not too hot to drink straight at a normal pace. There’s a characteristically makers mark sourmash on the verrrry back 10m later. I usually get the mash early and then it dies out so that’s interesting and totally pleasant. The only off flavor I get on the finish is an occasional grilled pepper note that strikes without warning and just seems discordant with the decadent oak/toast/sweets I get from the rest of this pour. Overall: 8/10 So this is a great bottle of whiskey. It’s not perfect but it’s “flaws” (some varnish on the palate and peppers on the finish) make it interesting and aren’t “off flavors” that no one likes. The grilled pepper on the finish isn’t my thing but it’s subtle and I was getting it inconsistently. My verdict is that if I could get 6 bottles at MSRP today I’d do it and just drink it neat nightly. Obviously I’ll be finding my way back to the MM distillery soon to see what I can scrounge up… t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite 10 | Perfect | Perfect

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Willie B.

Everybody have a good week🥃

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Thin Brew Line est 2020

Newest additions to the TBL! A must for EVERY bar!

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  • Bourbon Buff

    I would go with Basil and Buffalo Trace as my musts for the bar

BourBIN

RR13 Oh man I’ve been waiting to pop this baddie. No ethanol even from the fresh pop. The nose isn’t popping out. A bit more gentle and delicate than I was expecting. This smells great! I get powdered sugar, dustiness, and sweet tart cherry. A cherry/strawberry lifesaver. This drinks special. Velvety mouthfeel and that sticks with me through the whole experience. Don’t get an explosion of flavors but the flavors I do get are great and complex. Cherry, oak, vanilla, smartees… or is it sweet tarts? Very well balanced. To me this bottle is close to perfect. Wild Turkey products normally aren’t my favorite flavor profile and that’s true here to be honest. But I can’t deny the experience is perfect. Whatever they were going for in creating this release, they nailed it.

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Review: Bardstown Discovery Series 8, 57.05% See photos for the blend data. I love that Bardstown releases this on every bottle.Happy Samhain and review 75! Neat, glencairn, 20m rest (a sip without rest was less settled than the notes below, as with most high proof bottles I think the rest is important for tasting) **Nose:** butter beer bitches! Milk chocolate and roast marshmallow, oak logs by the fire, and some fresh vanilla whipped cream and just a hint of citrus zest and spices on the end 
 **Palate:** butterscotch, a little pepper, cherry blossom honey, coriander and allspice, white cake, and rye spice. Chewy grains with intermingled spice. Oak all through the mouth. Great viscosity and mouthfeel. I feel the heat of the proof but it’s smooth - somehow provides both the warmth of Barrel strength and smoothness I associate with lower proof whiskeys. Mmm. 
 **Finish:** buttercream frosting, toffee, lingering tingling warmth, grain character with tons of chewy spice notes that mingle with oak and salted caramel on the die-off. Some herbal/floral tones just when you think it’s done giving you new flavors. **Overall: 8.5/10** Wow. I’ve been tasting some great whiskeys this month. This was highly recommended by a friend and I jumped when I saw it go on special at my state store. After looking for it at 5 stores that listed it as in stock and being disappointed I found it at one that didn’t list any stock at the back of a shelf. Well worth the search and a really balance and layered bottle. The overall flavor is nuanced and complex, beautiful for the respectable age, and benefits from the blend of rye, bourbon, and whisky (while noticeably imparting each flavor). The amazing thing here is that each flavor plays through without being overwhelming - a feat when you’re mixing this many barrels. The only thing that keeps this from the 9-10 range for me is that, while beautifully balanced and layered, I don’t get the fireworks I find in my recent favorites (FN006 and ECBPc923 being the obvious examples). It’s definitely an incredibly nuanced and respectable whiskey that I’m glad to have on my shelf and will savor moving forward. t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average. 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite. 10 | Perfect | Perfect.

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  • user-4514

    I went by the distillery last week and they let me try the 11. Wow I. Stores soon.

BourBIN

HH7 Ending the month with old faithful. Heaven Hill 7 has never let me down and one of the most solid pours for the price and availability.Sweet rich oak. Cinnamon caramel. Maple syrup and molasses on the nose. Well balanced and full flavor. On the palate sweet oak and the full flavor transfers over very well. Very easy sipper and makes my mouth water every time I drink it. No crazy long finish and no explosion of flavor but just a great pour. This is a bottle that you can have any day of the week and still enjoy. Timeless flavor for any occasion and a must try for everyone imo.

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  • user-4467

    Just purchased this bottle for the first time. Haven’t opened it yet, but I’m looking forward to it. Cheers

  • user-4038

    Awesome sipper. One of my favorites

  • user-4514

    At first was ok but if you let it sit a little in the glass becomes awesome

BeNeat

Always a fan of Four Roses-- Haven't had Blade and Bow yet-------yet

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  • JJLove17

    Blade is a great low cost! One of my fav.

  • BoBo Bill

    Four Roses was my intro to Bourbon. Looking forward to learning more!

John Kuretski

Makers mark tour. Good times

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Matt4183

The perfect combo

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  • user-4467

    I’ve had the bourbon but not the cigar. Now it’s on my list. Thanks.

user-4077

Sad to see this one go

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Willie B.

Definitely one of my favs🥃 cheers

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The BourbonRican!

Booker’s!!

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  • Jay Miller

    any favorite. which one?

  • The BourbonRican!

    Mighty fine Charlies batch Apprentice batch Storyteller’s batch

The BourbonRican!

JDSM

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RMBO-Spirits

Extra extra! Read all about it! My honest thoughts about @greenriverdistillingco Wheated Bourbon is hot off the press on the blog now. Goto www.brownwaterreview.com

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user-4511

Tis the season !

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  • Jay Miller

    yeah, good stock!

Ruby22

Great nose and color with some power on the back but finishes pretty smooth.

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Ruby22

Good Old Forester 1920 got to try it!

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Ruby22

114 proof wouldn’t know it so smooth!

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Ruby22

So good and too bad it’s so hard to find.

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  • Jay Miller

    haven't seen this yet. Thanks

  • Ruby22

    Good stuff for sure

BourBIN

Holiday season is here so this month is all about treating myself to that good good! M10 tonight to start December and holy cow I am so impressed with this bourbon. So much flavor bursting out of the glass. It makes my mouth water nosing this. So much flavor for 94 proof. Sweet caramelized oak and tobacco. Like smelling a bag of brown sugar inside a nice tobacco store humidor. Oh man this bottle is so balanced. From the moment it hits my palate all the way to end it just shoots right down the middle. Smooth, if you will. Balanced sweet oak, leather and I’m getting orange/tangerine towards the end and the finish. Very pleasant. The finish is very unique. I want to say short because normally the finish lasts toward the back of my mouth but the finish actually lasts in the front palate and it’s medium almost medium to long. No Kentucky hugs here, and that may be a positive or negative for some people. I could drink this all day!

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BourBIN

Stagg (Jr) is a firecracker of a pour. Even nosing this is enough to wake you up. Like a smelling salt, you get a rush of flavor and it hits you in the face. Strong powerful sugar-y Concord grapes. Coats mouth instantly in a big fireball of flavor and heat. This drinks like an untamed bull. Just a small sip contains enough flavor to keep me entertained for a while. This pour normally lasts me about an hour.

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BourBIN

This is a hard nose to pin down. It’s delicate on the nose and I get a mix of oaky sweetness with grape and dark fruit. Super well balanced. This bottle is such a treat to have. This bottle makes me think of a master at his craft, a professional. No red Ferrari or old Honda accord with a loud muffler. A black luxury sedan. No crazy diamond crusted watch or a plastic timex, a minimalist Rolex or Omega. No explosions of flavor or thin mediocrity, perfectly balanced. I want to drink this all day every day. Medium to long finish and such a pleasant oak flavor. Heaven Hill 7 is actually in the same ballpark of flavors if you’re looking for something close ish. Or I should say same sport but different leagues.

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BourBIN

This bottle smells meaty. Like a saucy Salisbury steak. Lots of complexity and depth. A nice subtle sweet mint. Not those crazy mints that are so intense and make your eyes water. Like an Andes chocolate mint. No ethanol. Oh man this drinks so well. I get a wave of freshness from the mint but not overwhelming. I’m not crazy about ryes but this drinks really close to a bourbon so it’s the best of both worlds. I get milk chocolate up front and Andes chocolate mint on the middle and back end of palate. Good mouthfeel with a medium to long finish. I would think this is 110-115 proof not 130+. The flavor to heat ratio is unreal in this bottle and those are my favorite high proof pours, the pours that are higher proof but not hot for heat’s sake.

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user-2772

Pretty good trip today

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100 proof

Nice find

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Thin Brew Line est 2020

Love this Oak & Eden stuff.

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user-1939

Weller Special on the recommendation of a smart lady.

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Stillwater

Picked this up today, excited to give it a taste. Any reviews? Thanks

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  • DukeWayne75

    I’m new also but I had a bottle of this and loved it.

Stillwater

I’m newer to the Bourbon scene, but for the price point this bottle has been absolutely fantastic! Any recommendations are welcome! Cheers!

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  • gymshoe

    How was it? Someone suggested that to me the other day

  • Stillwater

    Definitely worth having in your collection.

gymshoe

Very new to the whiskey scene right now I’m going through finding my pallet. so right now I’m taking mad suggestions like a millennial I’m doing the YouTube suggestions as well so I’ve put it down a few unicorns. I picked this up recently.

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  • Justme

    One of my favorites, hard to find

  • gymshoe

    Yeah, I’m definitely going to try it. I was waiting on someone to come over to me, but I kinda wanna know.

Pfotey

Amazingly delicious!

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Pfotey

Merry Christmas!

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gymshoe

Going to crack this baby up on Christmas to see is the hype real or not I had an opportunity to buy gold at retail but I haven’t even had this. I don’t want to keep buying all the unicorns and I may not even like them. FYI if you’re in the Las Vegas area, I know where a few bottles are for retail.

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John Kuretski

Xmas gift ..... Number nine

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Willie B.

Merry Christmas 🎅🏾 🎄 ❤️ 🥃

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  • Rebel01

    Drank a bottle on Christmas Eve!

The BourbonRican!

Christmas Eve! Noche buena!

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Chance Hampton

Nose- Charred oak, Dull leather, Small hints of brown sugar. Palate- Oak, Vanilla, Cinnamon Spice, Warm, Sweet and Spicy. Finish- Oak, Vanilla, Spicy. I really enjoy sipping this bottle. The 126.4 proof packs some HEAT, but not in a bad way.

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Samantha Godz

Blanton’s Gold

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  • gymshoe

    I got me a bottle I will be pouring me some soon

Rizz86

Is this really the “Eagle Rare 10” ?

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  • user-4632

    Looks right to me. Some people remove back label to make the bottle look more honey color. Cheers.

Pfotey

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user-4644

Willett enjoyed Christmas

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John Kuretski

Delish

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John Kuretski

This has been fun to mess around with when sipping. For us Newb's

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Kayla

First time trying. Pretty good!

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Kayla

This one was my favorite out of a flight of 3. Incredibly smooth and nice flavor.

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Kayla

To be honest it was hard to get this one down. Not smooth at all. A little too intense for my liking.

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  • gymshoe

    I’m not gonna lie I’m afraid of anything that says prohibition

  • Kayla

    Fair 😂

  • John Kuretski

    Kayla nice tasting. cool to try all three side by side. You think it was harsh because of proof or was it spicy?

  • Kayla

    The proof I think

  • user-4741

    I heard this was pretty good!!

gymshoe

Picked this up for $150

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Kayla

Really great flavor!

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  • gymshoe

    I need to hang with you

  • user-4673

    have you tried the Decadence. It is amazing. Finished in maple barrels

  • Kayla

    I haven’t yet, I’ll have to try it out.

Kayla

Very interesting flavor! Was really surprised.

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gymshoe

Just got this for 30 bucks. I’ve been curious about it. Just never bought one until now. I will sip on some tonight right here.

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  • gymshoe

    Straight gas this punches way above it’s weight one of the best budget whiskey out there

  • ChristopherShane

    $30 for this bottle is a great price

  • SypKentuckyRain

    What state did you buy this in for $30!?!?

  • gymshoe

    In Nevada most stores here is the regular retail price of 54.99 what is one little liquor store on the west side have like four bottles of this one and the rye one at that price

Lexsc-Sip’r

Happy New Year! No champagne here.

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Willie B.

Happy New Years!!!!!🥃

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  • Jay Miller

    Happy New Year, cheers!

Kayla

Bourbon flight at New Riff. So far BIB Rye is doing well

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BeNeat

Added a touch of smoke to a glass of Wellars-- game changer

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  • Bourbon Buff

    Interesting 🤔

Mama Duck

Old Forge Distillery courtesy of our neighbors. Thin, fiery, but delicious. Cheers! First timer to the app. #phillyproud #delcoproud

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  • Jay Miller

    cheers!

user-4077

Storage solutions. Antique trunk conversion..

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  • Bourbon Buff

    Love this, can you post more pictures

  • user-4077

    Let me know if you want one. I’m looking to start making more of these to sell. Just going to ask for what ever I have in them. It was a fun project.

Bourbon Buff

New whiskey released by buffalo trace folks. Anyone try this one yet?

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  • Whiskeyshop

    Not seeing it in NC yet….

  • Willie B.

    Been looking for it since it came out, Total Wine is definitely my 1st stop after work

user-4077

Couple more pics.

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Htown216

Rye not? Picked these up at retail. Would have rather had the bourbon, but very pleased with purchased.

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  • Merx

    Have you had the Jack Daniel's BIB Rye? if you have can you recommend another that tastes similarly sweet?

Pfotey

Amazing!

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Merx

Bourbon Tea oncocktail night!

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Merx

Manhattan! Maker's Mark Cask Strength, a favorite. My new favorite sweet vermouth, Mediterranean Casals!

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gymshoe

So, as you see, I finally opened this thing up this was one of the most tasty bourbons I’ve ever had in my life

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  • Merx

    I got pick one up. Been dodging it messing with Elijah and Knob Creek.

  • DukeWayne75

    I’m new to this but I did hear the C923 was the one to get..

Nate

Thoughts on this one?

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ThatOneDudeRyan

Good Morning everyone. New to this platform but looking to see what it has to offer. Grabbed a bottle of the new Penelope 15 Year American Light Whiskey.

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Merx

Buffalo Trace and Wild Turkey Rare Breed! Cocktail time!

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Nate

About to pop the cork on that cigar blend, been a while since I've had it. Anyone else a fan of Joseph Magnus?

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  • Merx

    Great shelf!

  • Nate

    thanks

  • user-4038

    I have that bottle. Would love to taste before popping the cork. Wish I could find a pour at a bar. Let me know how it tastes

  • Nate

    it's great , I like the proof on it.

  • Nate

    I get a chocolate graham cracker and marshmallows

  • Nate

    maybe a little fruit citrus.

Willie B.

The weekend baby, Cheers 🥃

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  • user-4767

    How was the pairing?

  • Willie B.

    pretty good. First Call is a new burbon that's taste good and Seert Jane just topped everything off!?

  • gymshoe

    I was looking at that first call the other day at Total Wine, but wasn’t sure about it

  • Willie B.

    It's good you won't regret it

Nate

Not sure what to pair this with. Guess I'll just flip a coin. 🤷

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Pfotey

Let’s Go Blues!

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Pfotey

Let’s Go Blues!

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American Gothic

About have the man cave/bar complete!

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  • Jay Miller

    looks great

  • John Kuretski

    looks awesome. I really like the look of the barrel by the bar. Sweet bourbon collection by the way.

  • American Gothic

    We have a small bar so we thought the barrel could extend the bar a little bit

  • American Gothic

    Thanks so mich

JoeCoopBea

My collection so far. Just to name a few Blantons, EH Taylor small batch, Eagle Rare, Weller Special Reserve, Buffalo Trace, Knob Creek 12, Old Forester 1920, Old Forester King Ranch, George Dickle 17 year, Bowman Brothers, 1792 Small Batch

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  • Jay Miller

    looks great, share more

John Kuretski

Not to my taste. Not bad, just probably not gonna pick up another given all the other great options. Tried it neat and it was good but not remarkable for my taste buds. Tried it in an old fashion and thought the flavor got lost. Anyways I've learned that everyone likes something different and I wouldn't steer anyone away from it. Just many others I like at this price point. Always a mixed bag with celebrity bourbons.

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Thin Brew Line est 2020

You can never go wrong with this tasty gem.

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  • Bourbon Buff

    True!

JorgeWang

Smooth

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gymshoe

I went to the store today. I tried the regular straight bourbon. I bought that bottle for my boss, but this one was intriguing to me.

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  • user-4632

    I received a bottle as a gift. I didn’t know much about it until I tried. Initially for my taste it was a little rugged, but after adding a few drops of water, it was magical.

  • gymshoe

    So I opened it up last night, and I will say this sometimes you have that shock value, but this was by far one of my favorite pours so far early into this whiskey journey

Nate

Made a stop at the Wild Turkey distillery yesterday and had Jimmy Russell sign a couple of bottles for me. If you have never been there it's a great experience and I would highly recommend it. Jimmy is always full of plenty of stories and such a great guy, I always enjoy talking with him.

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  • Jay Miller

    Awesome ! looks like you had wonderful experience

Aaliyah Gisele

Margarita and pink Whitney😩😏 IG: Liyahgisele_

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Rebel01

Nice finds in Fort Worth today!

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  • Bourbon Buff

    Which store?

  • Rebel01

    Liqour land

ZeroChill

It’s good to be a mooch sometimes.

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American Gothic

Good find in St Louis! Anybody seen this Lucky Barrel 1313 from Old Elk!

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gymshoe

Check your Walmart they had these for really great prices. Angels envy $21. Redwood$17 xo $109

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  • John Kuretski

    nice selection.... I love the redwood empire. one of my favorites at a great price point

user-4077

Excited to try this one

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  • Bourbon Buff

    Let us know how it goes. Cheers

Varaxis

The Costco nearest to my house……

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  • Varaxis

    I see the image cropped poorly. That’s all buffalo trace

  • Bourbon Buff

    Availability has increased every where for BT.

  • Merx

    Yes. Even on sale up in NY at a lot of places. Get the bounty!

Dervin

Birthday pour!

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  • Jay Miller

    how was it,

  • Dervin

    really good. definitely doesn't drink like 140 proof. I need to revisit it.

DukeWayne75

New to bourbon and this app. I am keeping everything below $50ish while I still figure out what I like. These are my latest purchases. I will probably update my bar listing soon.

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  • Jay Miller

    great so far!

  • Elena

    Cheers 🥃

  • Merx

    Wishing a great journey into Bourbon. I suggest Buffalo Trace and Wild Turkey 101 are good under 50 dollar starters but at that price point you have many great offerings to explore! Cheers!

  • Captain Miller

    ok

Sipn Bourbon

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  • Elena

    can't wait for the big game day 🥃Cheers

  • Merx

    Congrats! Who won?

BourBIN

Super Bowl Sunday this weekend! The script was leaked for the Chiefs to win with Travis and Taylor kissing under the confetti but I’m still rooting for the 49ers!

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Vince

First post

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  • Merx

    That's a Superbowl shelf! Lots of Champoons there! Cheers!

BourBIN

Tomorrow is the big day. Kansas City vs San Francisco in the Super Bowl tomorrow! I want the 49ers to take down the Chief’s dynasty! Tonight I’m sipping me some Stagg Jr to make sure I sleep well tonight. Cheers!

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Merx

A few friends stopped by....

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Merx

Old fashioned night!

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Merx

Suoerbowl LVIII!!!! San Fran, represented by Maker's Mark Cask Strength and the KC Chiefs ripped by Larceny Barrel Proof C923, last year's favorite. 2 Strong proof contenders with a new cocktail each quarter! My prediction, the Chiefs and Maker's Mark will take home the trophy and the rings! Mahomes for MVP!

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  • Merx

    KC and Maker's take it!

  • Elena

    Team Chiefs 🥃🥃🥃

Slangshot30

My Superbowl Bourbon! Go Niners!

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Merx

Watching the big game and fell into a rabbit hole!! A sherry finished one!

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BourBIN

Not even EH Taylor Single Barrel can calm my nerves this game. Overtime baby!

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Elena

Great match Chiefs 🥃🥃50ml beauty and after the game gossips 🙌🏻🏈 Cheers...!

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  • Jay Miller

    Had fun!

Prashant Desai

Took a little bit but found these bad boys at retail.

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The Bourbon Texan

Herman Marshall Bourbon made into an Apple Pie Old Fashioned.

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  • Elena

    Great Pour 🥃

Blorpheus

A friend gifted me a bottle and their homemade demerara syrup this weekend. Trying it out before this snowstorm blows into town😩

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user-4867

Hiw can I get a bottle shipped to me please.

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Vince

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  • Jay Miller

    great place!

Merx

Making a new batch of rich demarara syrup. Previous orange tea batch low. Next will be a maraschino hinted one!

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Merx

Restocking the cabinet post game.

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BourBIN

If you’re looking for a mood whiskey this here is for you if you’re in the winter mood and want something to warm you right up. On the nose I definitely get the port influence from the finishing this release does. Very pleasant Concord grape/plum/raisin. Very syrupy and viscous and really coats my palate well with sweet grape and sweet mint flavors. Not something I’d reach for every day but if I’m craving this bottle, no other bottle will compare.

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Merx

Hunting local near the job git me an Eagle Rare 10 at MSRP and a Buffalo Trace at a COSTCO price!!! IG TradingPostLiquor

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BourBIN

So much flavor coming out of the glass. How the heck is this under 100 proof. On the nose I get leather and tobacco. Like a new genuine high end leather belt or wallet. Like a caramel macchiato from Starbucks. Little bit of a peanut and banana but I have to hunt for it. Complex nose. So much flavor after tasting it. Completely coats my palate with sweet oak and tobacco. Long finish. How is this under 100 proof!! Such a good bottle highly recomended.

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Merx

Bourbon hunting in Long Island City! Blue Streak Wines! Lots of store picks! Great staff and Larcent C923 at MSRP! And much more! IG Bluestreakwines www.bluestreakwines.com

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Fletch

Nice pour

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user-1939

Earned after a full week...

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chiggo26

Heaven’s Door 2023 Cask Strength.

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Rebel01

Got my hands on the 2024 Woodford Reserve Batch Proof and a Blanton’s. Has anyone tried the WF Batch Proof yet?

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ChristopherShane

About to crack this open and enjoy a lounge day.

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  • T. G.

    How was it?

T. G.

A few editions that I couldn’t put in my bar feature!

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T. G.

Total Wine gems

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T. G.

$41.99 Meijer Steward Select Cask Strength

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T. G.

Stay thirsty my friend 😊

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Merx

Try The Rye Day! Free glasses at Midvalley at checkout!

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Nate

Choices, hmmmmm.... should be an interesting Sunday! Cheers

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  • Vince

    Very nice!

T. G.

Tonight’s pour!

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BourBIN

Burnt marshmallows, dark luxardo cherries, cheesecake with a little bit overdone graham cracker crust. Very sweet dark oak Nose smells great! Very dark oaky flavors cover my palate. Drinks like a dark rich and flavorful coffee. Cherries, marshmallows, and graham crackers transfer through on taste. Definitely heavy on the oak but in the realm of doble oaked bottles, one of the most balanced I’ve tried.

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Derrik

Oak with a good lasting burn on the gums. Cherry with a smooth sip

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Derrik

Toasted marshmallow nose smooth with a short finish and slight burn. The marshmallow in this tastes like a campfire s’mores. Didn’t get that the first few times, but today get overwhelming melted marshmallow, rice crispy treat. Overall enjoyable

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T. G.

Hey why not!

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  • Merx

    I got give that a try!

  • T. G.

    I’ve had the Small Batch Bourbon, it’s really good and the Single Barrel straight rye is good too. I have the American Whiskey but haven’t tried it yet.

Merx

Brought in some bourbon, vermouth and orange rich simple syrup samples to share.

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whitedog

Delicious. Great rye to keep around.

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  • T. G.

    I have the single barrel select rye 115 proof but I haven’t tried it yet

  • whitedog

    That could be amazing because this is dangerous. Definitely my new stock

  • T. G.

    👍🏾👍🏾

T. G.

Pour for tonight 😁

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BourBIN

Spearmint gum right away on the nose. Wrigleys double mint. Very sweet though as far as ryes go. Citrus and a little floral on the palate. Rye spice is present but not dominant. This is a bourbon drinkers rye. Still get oak notes from the 10 year age which blends the rye taste very well. Finish was medium and not too too special. Overall this bottle is really good and I’d be happy to drink it any day but I think the MSRP and the rarity is definitely something that has to be taken into consideration for this review and hurts it a little bit.

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T. G.

Off my Uncle’s recommendation $24.99 at Kroger!

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  • T. G.

    This is really good!

user-4899

Anyone got an idea on the value of these. The Wellers is from 83-85 and unopened.

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Merx

Hunting bottom shelf bangers! Old Forester 100 proof. Total Wine in Woodbury. Next is Early Times Bottled in Bond.....

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  • T. G.

    I can’t find Early Times bottled-in-bond anywhere!

  • Merx

    I have tried. I won't give up.🤣

  • whitedog

    Looks good! just saw it at my liquor store yesterday. Might stop back in and grab a bottle.

whitedog

A good bottle for a beginner such as myself. Really good flavor.

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DukeWayne75

I’m new to Whiskey and very excited for this weeks haul. McKenna Single Barrel Bottled and Bond, Traveller Blend #40, and EH Taylor Jr small batch.. Which one do I try first?

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  • Merx

    Traveler and work uphill!

Nate

Well, I couldn't hold out any longer! Had to put ole pappy out to pasture. I will say this is much more pleasant on my palate than the 20 and 23 year. Those come across way to oaked for me. This is the sweet spot IMO when it comes to pappy. I scored another 15 year today so I figured it was time to open one. I kept the 2022 and opened the 2023 to give it a go! Floral with a cinnamon twist, molasses and brown sugar! has a "funk" in a good way like a sweet mustyness with some ripe cherry. Very delightful.

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T. G.

Today’s pick up!

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  • Merx

    is it sweet? I mean like sugar taste not smoothness. I an looking for sweet rye for a cocktail. JD Bottled in Bond is but never had Sazerac and its a tad cheaper

  • T. G.

    I’ll let you know when I crack it open.

  • Merx

    Thanks! Cheers!

  • whitedog

    Just got a bottle yesterday. Gonna crack mine app

T. G.

What y’all sippin on?

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Derrik

Great sipper Medium dark color cherry nose mild burn decent finish.

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BourBIN

Blantons Takara Red Classic Blantons nose. Taffy Apple. Sweet oak. Strawberry grape and a tad of sweet oak which is uncommon for a BT bottle. Much more flavor than regular Blantons. Drinks a little older. Still some ethanol on the back but better texture and richer flavor. Honey crisp apple and sweet oak on the palate mainly. Finish is still a bit lacking reminiscent of regular Blantons but I think this bottle delivers more punch upfront.

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BourBIN

Grape and strawberries typical Buffalo Trace nose. As uh. Well, as expected lol. Smells a bit youthful but still very fruity. Ethanol greets you upfront but then a pleasant fruity note follows right after. Drinks a bit thin and short finish but for a mid $20-30 bottle you can’t complain and it’s hard to think of another bottle at that price point that delivers that sweet fruity taste. My go-to every time I fly the friendly skies.

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  • Bourbon Buff

    One of my favorites, can't beat it at that price.. availability is much better now!

  • Merx

    Great all around bourbon. Straight or in a cocktail. Always in my house.

  • Derrik

    Thanks for flying the friendly skies cheers

Derrik

Good long burn delicious deep flavor nutty on the palate and heavy alcohol on the nose

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Nate

Nice score today! 6 Colonel Taylor BP's, been seeing these and single barrel everywhere by the cases lately. Guess nobody is drinking this stuff these days. 🤷 anyway, I was glad to get my hands on them! This case only set me back $720 but I just couldn't pass it up for that price. Make friends with liquor store owners and build a relationship with them it will pay off someday. My wooden taylor box I picked up from Buffalo Trace Distillery during my last visit was just right for keeping them nice and cozy until I get around to drinking them. 🥃

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Vince

Let’s see if it’s worth the 40 bucks…

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  • Jay Miller

    How was it!

  • Whiskeyshop

    I liked it. On the line If a $40 bottle?? However is a pretty good pour so not disappointed.

  • Vince

    It was good but it’s definitely not worth the 40 bucks…so many better options at the price point.

  • BeNeat

    I enjoyed it

BeNeat

Definitely picked up the sweetness that I've heard about but still an enjoyable pour

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Vince

TGIF!!

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  • Merx

    How is it?

  • Vince

    Lots of flavor with a little bit of heat…I like it.

Merx

Try The Rye Day Friday! With 2 Kings of the high rye bourbons for cocktails....Old Forester and Wild Turkey 101! Proof and Rye.....Bourbon til I die! Blue Pig approved! Cheers!

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user-1939

Pappy 23.... Celebrating Claire

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user-1939

Playing the numbers game...... now 12

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Merx

Sat down by the Knob Creek and it was more than relaxing! 9 good years to a nutty flavor. Cheers! #knobvreek #merk #casals

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  • T. G.

    Definitely a great pour for the price!!!

T. G.

Rather tasty!!! 😋

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whitedog

Decent pickups

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  • Merx

    I love Cask strength and Golden hour. Gotta try Fireside.

  • whitedog

    Sorry if cut off the embers end one to the right. I’be compared them all to makers mark cask strength and the makers mark 46 cask strength and they everyone of them tastes amazing on their own, but the private selection is delicious.

T. G.

Hard Truth released their bourbon. Not that the bourbon world doesn’t know already 🤣 but this is 1 of 3! YouTube channel SLB reviewed all 3 and this one was their favorite so we’ll see! 1 down 2 to go!

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  • Merx

    Got to try that.Enjoy.

  • T. G.

    I’m gonna try it when I get all 3

ZeroChill

12 Year Fancy boy over here. Whatcha all sipping on this weekend.

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  • Merx

    An award winner! I got the full proof and love it. Got ro hunt the 12 yr.

T. G.

Today’s pick up!!

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  • Merx

    one of my favorites. stays in the house and pays rent!🤣

  • T. G.

    🤣😂🤣

Nate

I've been searching for this one since it was first released. I got lucky and picked up two bottles from a guy who purchased the only case that was released in the whole state of Virginia. This is an excellent pour, and it did not disappoint. If you ever get the chance to grab one for 250 or under, it's definitely worth the hype. I just wish I would have bought more because I don't know when I will see it again. If you are new to Amburana finishes and want to try it, RD1 sells an Amburana finish that is amazing. It tastes and smells just like oatmeal raisin cookies with a touch of cinnamon. Very balanced and truly worth the 65$ price point! Cheers and happy Sunday!

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Siboww

Picked this up on my birthday what are all yalls thoughts on it? Cheers!

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  • Nate

    Penelope is delicious, ECBP is so tasty and the best in my opinion that comes from the brand. the Weller SR is ok I usually use it for old fashioned but still ok neat. The Weller Line up is phenomenal past the SR. the BIB 1792 is great especially the store picks, I have a sweet spot for the single barrel store picks and the full proof, the 12 year is hard to find and can be pricey but it's a banger!

BourBIN

I only recently started getting into manhattans and they’re growing on my nicely. The bitterness of the vermouth cancels out the spice of the rye quite nicely leaving the sweetness from both to shine. I still prefer an old fashioned but the only way my fiancée drinks whiskey is through manhattans and I like the company. What’s your favorite whiskey you like to use for your cocktails?

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  • Merx

    Cheers! Maker's Mark Cask Strength or Old Grandad 100 with a sweeter vermouth like Casals.

T. G.

Struck gold today for $33.99!!! I literally talked this bottle out of someone’s hands!!! 🤩

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BourBIN

EHT BP B11 Grape upfront and Powdered sugar. Nose smells like classic EHT BP which I love. I’ve had a bottle of EHT Batch 10 and 12, first time trying Batch 11. Oof heat right away. I’m trying to get flavors but I have to push through the initial heat and the heat going down as well. Kentucky big but not in the best of ways. You feel this going down but I don’t think the flavor justifies the proof. I’m really only getting grape on the palate and a bit of sour oak or sour candy. A bit astringent. Batch 11 is probably my least favorite of the EHT BPs I’ve tried. Not bad but it drinks hot for the sake of it being hot.

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  • Nate

    these are bangers and my favorite out of the lineup of the Taylor products that are within the realm of being accessible at least throughout the year.

Nate

Well, I did it again! While the stores are saturated with good bourbon, I'm going to take advantage of it. $480 for the case out the door, I'm starting to think I should buy a Lottery ticket 🤣. If any of you are ever in Kentucky and want a lead on a good bottle or just hang out and have a pour, just reach out and we will see what we can do. I know every liquor store owner within 80 miles in every direction and a few in other states.

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  • Merx

    Gotta salute the Colonel when you see him! Especially when the price is right.

  • Nate

    👍

  • Nurastler

    That is awesome. Haven’t seen a single barrel in a long time. Finally found a small batch and I was ecstatic Cant beat that!

  • Nate

    👍

T. G.

New Edition!!

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Nurastler

A nice little haul today. Probably overpaid a little but can’t wait to open them up.

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Merx

Friday Try the rye day Wild TURKEY rye and Old Forester Rye both 101 and 100 proof respectively. Eye for the bourbon loverWild Turkey suffer and Old Forester more mild. GET EM!

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Nate

Picked up 7 of these bad boys tonight! From my understanding, this is a one time release and only 3300 were produced and will never be again. I couldn't wait to pop one and man I thought I wouldn't ever find anything that would Top the 13th colony Double oak but this did! It is truly a show stopper. I have had the pleasure of drinking many hard to get bourbons, and I will say this is in my top 3! It is truly delicious!!!

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BourBIN

I get cherry right away. Maraschino/luxardo cherries and the syrupy sugar that comes along with it. Smells like a chocolate chip chewy granola bar. Pretty good. Smells inviting and no ethanol Lots of tobacco and almost a toasted oak sensation on the palate. Still getting a very dark and boozy cherry as well. Medium to long finish and coats my mouth so well leaving me with a lasting flavor. Not my favorite flavor profile but overall experience and texture is fantastic. Very well balanced.

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whitedog

A young Fitzgerald

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Merx

Tasting 2. Rebel Distillers choice store pick from Midvalley wines and Elijah Craig Total Wine Store pick. Elijah Craig even at 92 proof dis not disappoint. Vanilla and Caramel up front and punches like a 100 proof. Rebel may need to stay open a bit. Proofy and strong ethanol tasting even after 5 mins of breathing. Light colored and thin on taste and finish. I will revisit it. EC cocktails well in an Old Fashioned while Rebel could not puch flavor through. Buy and try them both but EC is a keeper

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BourBIN

On the nose I get such inviting sweet oak and strawberry. No ethanol but smells fresh. Like a strawberry soda or a freshly opened packet of Swedish fish. Very pleasant sweet oak on the palate. Not too complicated. This is a bottle I can just turn my brain off and enjoy. Very similar to Weller 12 but with much better texture and longer lasting flavor and finish. Really not too much else to say. Very good bottle but nothing to go crazy over. For MSRP I think I’d rather have 3 Weller 12’s at MSRP totaling about the same as one Lot B. Still looks darn good on my shelf though.

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  • Nate

    that's a good one!

Derrik

After enjoying whiskey row, this one fails to shine and that makes me sad

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BourBIN

The nose is perfect for me. So rich with flavor but minimal ethanol. Beautiful sweet balanced oak. Vanilla and caramelized sugars. Graham cracker and milk chocolate on the back end as well. I could smell this forever. Oof this pour is meaty. Like A1 steak sauce. Coats my mouth with flavor. Sweet oak and caramel sugars transfers perfectly. Super long finish. I’m taking smaller than normal sips here and getting the same drinking experience as I would with a normal sip. So much flavor packed in ever drop. There is ethanol and you have to be careful but it drinks like 115-120 proof max. Everytime I’ve had a pour of this bottle my day gets so much better. This is one of my most special bottles.

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BourBIN

I spent 15 minutes nosing this. This GTS smells like a dark cherry pie. Super saturated grape. Barrel proof Buffalo Trace at its absolute finest. This thing is almost hazmat but doesn’t smell like it at all. Oh man this reminds me of a controlled TNT explosion. It’s explosive but also very balanced. Such a special drinking experience. Candied grape wave of flavor. Oh man this finish is endless. This texture and flavor is next level. Drinks like an LE and is a perfect bottle to have when celebrating.

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T. G.

Kroger pickup! Now I have 2 so it’s safe to pop one and give it a taste!! 😁

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BourBIN

Very ripe juicy red apple on the nose. Smells like runts candy. Like a melted cherry slushie. Artificial sugar candy for sure. This bottle as one of the best bang for your buck bourbons. Ripe apple flavor and creamy texture stands out the most. Not very complex but such good flavor and virtually no ethanol flavor or burn. This is the bottle I will whip out when there’s someone who is new to this hobby wants to try something “smooth”. A staple for my and everyone’s bar IMO.

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whitedog

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  • T. G.

    One of these days I’ll find one of these!

  • whitedog

    I know the feeling bro, I can find it all day long it’s just the price is ridiculous in the south Baltimore area. I found this at MSRP on a stroke of luck. It goes for 160+ around here

  • T. G.

    Congratulations on that

  • user-4947

    Found mine

whitedog

Go to old fashioned mixer

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Nurastler

Always happy to find one of these randomly when not looking. Shocked I found two in a week and 3 this year already.

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user-4947

Slowly adding.

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Nurastler

Found this on the shelves today. Never had Old Louisville so thought I would give it a try.

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Merx

Try the rye day Friday with and R and R with and orange garnish and a hit of demara rich syrup. And even a maple one too! Hard Rye guys mix up an R and R and enjoy a bit of a vacation in a glass! 50 50 sweet rym and 50 rye and let them mingle for a week or too. Can't wait don't. Better with the wait. Tell em Merx sent ya!

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Vince

TGIF!

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Merx

Marker's Mark 46 Whiskey sour! Pucker up! Demarara and fresh lemon or maple and fresh lemon the choice is yours.

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  • Vince

    Sounds good!

  • user-4992

    46 a good pour

Nurastler

First pour of the night

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  • user-4947

    I have my sights on this one. Can I ask what you paid for it?

Nate

Happy Saturday! Just unpacking from a nice day of hunting bourbon. The Trio was nice to find. And the 8 year purple top is kinda exciting.

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Merx

Sipping Saturday after yard work with Elijah Craig. Great weather and a great pour. Get yours and enjoy the sun. Tell em Merx sent you!

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Sergio Sanchez Sr.

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BourBIN

107 screw top store picks hit different. They just don’t make them like this anymore. High end raspberry milk chocolate on the nose. Caramel and sweet flowers as well. I do get ethanol up front but once you get past that you’re greeted with really nice chocolate raspberry flavor. Solid finish and longer than most pours under 110 proof. Weller 107 is one of those staple bottles that is a real treat to find at MSRP and worth a bit of hunting for.

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T. G.

Got lucky again today!!!! EC Barrel Proof A124 and the rare Eagle Rare 💪🏾🥃

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Tamla

Got a chance too try this one yesterday. It did not disappoint!

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Nurastler

Tonight’s pour. Love a good store pick.

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BourBIN

Grape jolly rancher on the nose. Bright vanilla and caramel. Orange peel as well. Such a pleasant nose. Hard to believe this nose can come from a bourbon that isn’t doused in simple syrup or sugar. When I smell it I get that sensation when you smell powdered sugar, like the sugar powder goes up your nose a little bit and you can taste it. Great mouthfeel for the proof point. Short finish but to be expected. I feel like I can drink a bottle by myself over the course of the day and enjoy every minute of it. I think this noses better than it tastes, less complex palate compared to nose. This tastes like the last few sips of an old fashioned. A bit watered down from the ice cube but still simple syrup, orange, bitters and maraschino cherry. Such a great bottle.

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whitedog

Meet the Daniel’s!

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  • Merx

    I like that rye!

T. G.

Gifts from my Bourbon friends!! My first Blanton’s!! Field of Dreams, from the legendary Field of Dreams, in Dyersville, Iowa, and the cornfield that made it famous. Only 22,860 bottles made!

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  • Bourbon Buff

    I need to make these kind of friend's 😁

  • T. G.

    I didn’t even know I had them 😂

BourBIN

Smells like a Belgian waffle with artificial strawberry syrup and a bit too much powdered sugar. I can also get maple syrup and a bit of orange juice. This is a child’s dream breakfast on the nose. No ethanol but it has been opened up for a while. Oh man this thing drinks sweet. Approaching too sweet. I don’t get much on the front of the palate but the mid to back palate I’m getting like a very strong sweet taste, like sour. Reminds me of that feeling when you get an iced coffee from Dunkin Donuts and ask for cream and sugar and they add more sugar than the drink can dissolve so the leftover sugar stays on the bottom and you take a sip. It’s good but you know your doctor is disappointed that you’re drinking this. You know?

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HG Irish Fan

Driving thru Louisville and Kentucky. Looking for a good place to find some good bourbon. Any suggestions?

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Vince

TGIF…going back to my original go to.

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Nurastler

After not finding a bottle last year. Got another one.

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Nate

Been a great couple of weeks

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Foamman

A little Penelope Private Select F🎗️ck Cancer with some March Madness?!

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Travis

A few pickups this weekend

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BourBIN

Tootsie roll chocolate. Cherry Licorice. Red vines. Butterscotch. Rum sugar influence for sure. Tastes like a good rum over a whiskey. Sweet oak. The tootsie roll transitions though. Little thin but coats the palate well with sweet whiskey transitioning to rum spice in the finish. I wish the finish had more substance but blended very well and a great release from Bardstown.

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Merx

Simple Old Fashioned for a simple sip to end a complicated week. Some bottles are like a good cigar. They change in flavor as you move through them but, Buffalo Trace stays consistently sweet with all the basic bourbon flavor you expect.

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Nurastler

Really enjoying this Batch S2019 Old Pepper Bottled in Bond.

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  • T. G.

    I’ve never heard of this

  • Nurastler

    It is a really easy drinker. I am not the best at picking up notes. But I immediately get those classic bourbon Carmel vanilla flavors. Has a good finish. Definitely picking up another bottle.

Nurastler

Benefits of being a loyal customer. Manager at my go to liquor store knew I was wanting one of these and saved it for me. Can’t wait to give it a try.

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  • Elena

    Cheers 🥃

  • Merx

    Cheers! Enjoy!

T. G.

Gotta love them gifts!!! 😁

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  • whitedog

    There we go! My guy hitting them Buffalo trace licks! I love to see it

  • T. G.

    Yessir!!! Right on!!!

S. Porter

Anita got me!

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whitedog

This young lady found my inner Ric Flair…. WOOOOOOOOO!

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  • Merx

    An amazing pour! Cheers and good pouring!

whitedog

Can’t wait to compare these 2 budget buys

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  • Whiskeyshop

    Old Tub is pretty good just tried it this week.

user-1939

Weller CYFB

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Vince

TGIF

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Travis

Two more pick ups this week. Elijah Craig Private Barrel OHLQ exclusive. Barrel #6748019 and some Old Bardstown (which is really good by the way)

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Merx

Blending to create finished bourbon flavors. 30 day wait should be worth it considering the rich sweetness of Brptherhood NY Port and my 3 selected bourbon mediums; Maker's Mark Cask Strength, Maker's Mark 46 and Knob Creek 9Yr. Blue Pig approved!

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BourBIN

Dark red cherry syrup on the nose. A little bit like cough drops or some cough medicine. Oddly enough I’m not put off by those notes. It’s really pleasant. I don’t have a ton of Wild Turkey products but I like to keep some around because they are so different from my other bottles. Dark cherries transfers perfectly well on the palate. Luxardo cherries. A bit of taffy apple. Delicate on the front of the palate but builds on the medium and peaks on the back of the palate. Drinks special.

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user-4996

My first one ever.

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Nurastler

Another good pickup today.

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whitedog

To battle!

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  • T. G.

    I have the Ezra but not the Rebel. Let me know who wins

  • whitedog

    Ezra, but it was close. That rebel is sweet and has amazing flavors but the proof on the Ezra brings a little extra to it.

  • T. G.

    Thanks for the input

  • Merx

    Ezra. The Rebel was not a winner for me.

BourBIN

Oof this smells like a snickers bar. Caramel peanut and candy bar chocolate. Prune. Milky Way. Cinnamon. Wow this is a deep rich and complex nose. Ethanol is present but not overwhelming. So good Oh yea I get snickers on the palate as well. Vanilla making an appearance. Nougat, 3 Musketeers and chocolate. Such a rich and thick texture glazing my palate leaving behind a finish for miles. These older Elijah Craig barrels proofs are legendary.

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T. G.

Heard a lot of good things about this one!!

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Nurastler

Went in for beer and found this sitting behind the counter for under MSRP. Had to pick it up.

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T. G.

And the streak continues!!! 💪🏾💪🏾

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  • user-4632

    What do you think about this batch?

  • T. G.

    Haven’t tried it. It’s my first Bookers period!

  • user-4632

    Congrats on getting it.

  • T. G.

    Thanks

T. G.

My corner! 😁

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Vince

TGIF!!!

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Nurastler

Anyone tried this? Got talked into it and I am a sucker for a bottled in bond single barrel.

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T. G.

And it keep getting better! Buddy sent me this picture and said, “I picked this up for you” Gotta love your bourbon crew!!! 💪🏾✊🏾

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T. G.

My first pour of Eagle Rare. I hope it’s as good as they say! 🥃

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  • Whiskeyshop

    So what is the verdict T.G.? I have not got my first bottle yet to try.

  • Bourbon Buff

    you are on a roll! 💪

  • T. G.

    It’s definitely a great pour for the price but it didn’t wow me but it was good nonetheless

BourBIN

Such a strong and rich confectionary sugar on the nose. Banana laffy taffy is definitely prevalent but not as strong as the dark almost caramelized sugars. Reminds me of pancakes with banana slices, powdered sugar, drizzled with maple syrup. Oo also getting some lemon pound cake. Complex nose. Thick rich flavor on the palate as well. This bottle just demands attention with bold flavors all around. I do get ethanol but the flavors pack more a punch than the ethanol. Very nice oaky flavor, which I got none of on the nose. The nose is more complicated than palate and medium finish. Great bottle.

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BourBIN

Apple cider on the nose, like the spice rich kind you drink in the fall. Cinnamon and vanilla as well on the nose. The first half of the tasting experience reminds me a lot of Weller 107. It’s like a blend between Buffalo Trace sweetness and heaven hill oak. It’s funny because I don’t really get much wild turkey on the nose or palate. I can probably find cherry if I search for it but it doesn’t stick out to me. Spicy at the back of the palate as well transitioning to a standard medium finish. Didn’t blow me away like some other bottles we had that night but still a good pour I’d have any day.

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  • Jay Miller

    sounds good. first time seeing this

Vince

TGIF!!!

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Nurastler

First pour of the weekend.

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  • T. G.

    Definitely have to try this. I have 2 bottles.

  • Nurastler

    Yea you definitely need to crack one of them open. Loved the nose I got caramel and brown sugar. Then the pallet was balanced really well with oak, spice and the caramel taste. Not the most complex but really good sipper. Plan on doing a 10 year blind with that, eagle rare, Russell’s 10, EC A124 and the old forester 1924.

  • T. G.

    👍🏾👍🏾

  • Merx

    one of my favorites. Already a bottle kill especially after sample shares. Cheers and good pouring!

Nurastler

Did a store pick blind tonight. All really good. EC- 8 year 122.9, Stellum SB 114.74 and Blue Note Uncut Unfiltered 122.3.

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Merx

Friday Rye Dat with Old Forester Rye 100 and Laird's Applejack making American Trilogy cocktails and more! Get some Applejack and some Rye and give them a try! Tell em Merx sent ya! Definitely 100 percent Blue Pig approved!!!

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T. G.

Green River Single Barrel store pick!

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  • Merx

    This pops up in my zone every once in a while. I love the wheated! Gotta get on in the bar.

  • T. G.

    I have the wheated but I haven’t tried it yet

Nurastler

Got my first Old Forester single barrel. 130.8 can’t wait to give this a try.

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Merx

Packing samples for friends and family. Spreading the word of Bourbon one bottle at a time. Share your wares! TELL EM MERX SENT YA! Blue Pig approved!

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Merx

All my crazy wants, wishes and ambitions in one bottle? We shall see. .. Redwood Empire. Enter the forrest and enjoy the trees! Tell em Merx sent ya! Blue Pig Approved!

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  • T. G.

    I heard this was fantastic

  • Merx

    This bottle was phenomenal! Just grabbed a back up!

BourBIN

Had some Parker’s Double Barreled Blend with GTS 2018 and GTS 2022. Very tough matchup but GTS 2018 ended up winning many a hair in my opinion over GTS 2022 then Parker’s in a very respectable 3rd. GTS 18 just had the balanced sweetness. GTS 22 was more oak and more flavor which many might prefer over 2018. All fantastic pours.

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T. G.

My kinda of night!!! 🍑

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  • Merx

    Gotta get back to the Crown. it has been a minute. Cheers and good pouring!

  • T. G.

    This was pretty good too!

user-4887

Awesome tasting at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park

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  • Hoot5201

    I have a bottle of that Dickey 15Y and have yet to open it. Should I be excited?

  • user-4887

    It was a unique taste, half of the group liked it, half didn’t

BourBIN

Very pleasant cherry on the nose but not medicinal. Best cherry nose I’ve ever smelled. I can see why the rumors say this is 13 year old Wild Turkey. Vanilla and slight caramel but holy cherry. Ethanol upfront followed by a rich cherry that surfs on the ethanol to cover the entire palate. Pretty one note but very pleasant. Medium finish but not too memorable. When the bourbon first hits the palate is where this bourbon shines.

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Nurastler

A couple good pickups today!

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Nate

Haven't posted in a while, Here are some of my finds today

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Lexsc-Sip’r

Cheers! Bernheim Barrel Proof. Good shit.

9

Vince

TGIF!!!

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mr George

Weekend from here to you 🥃

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Nurastler

Tonight’s first pour. Cheers!

9

BourBIN

Every time I decide to pour some Weller 12 I can’t help but get excited and smile. Elegance in simplicity. Such a pleasant sweet oak on the nose and palate. That’s it. Short finish and nothing fancy, just a solid simple pour.

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BourBIN

Got the chance to pick this up for MSRP but these prices are starting to get out of hand. $320 before tax when the HeavenHill 20 year I got a few years ago was half that price. I’ve heard mixed reviews on this one so I might trade this one for some bottles I like more. What do you guys think about these rising bourbon prices? Is it taking advantage or is it simply supply and demand?

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  • Merx

    Secondary market is bad as it makes limited bottles priced way beyond their values. The best you can do is not buy them and seek alternatives. it won't hurt the Distillers because hoarders have already bought up their supply. Near me price has gone down. Especially on Buffalo Trace products.

mr George

Today on whiskey Wednesday 🥃

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BourBIN

Candied/burnt sugars. Very rich sweet oak. This bottle smells amazing. This smells like one of the best Elijah Craig barrel proofs I’ve ever nosed. This tastes amazing. Sweet rich oak is the main flavor. This reminds me of Elijah Craig B520 or C920 in richness. This has the flavor of a barrel proof in only 100 proof. So much flavor.

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Nurastler

Todays pickup. Will have to open it and give it a try.

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Merx

Birthday Pours Pouring in! Tommorrow is National drink bourbon with your dog! NO ,IT'S NOT A SAILOR BARTENDER MADE IT UP! BUT I AM DOING IT ANYWAY!!! 100 percent Blue Pig approved! IF THEY ASK TELL THEM MERX SENT YA!

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Vince

TGIF!!!

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user-1939

Full proof is fool proof.tm

6

user-1939

Robust

6

Nate

Lots of great finds today

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chiggo26

Nulu’s toasted small batch. It was surprisingly good.

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  • Bourbon Buff

    High proof but love the flavors in this!

BourBIN

Had this firecracker last night. Once you’re able to wrestle down the first few sips it’s a flavor bomb and a pour you can enjoy for hours. As I’ve grown older I’ve learned to appreciate the lower proof bottles in my collection more. What’s your ideal proof point?

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  • Vince

    I like 100 proof

  • Bourbon Buff

    90-100 is what I like the most

Nurastler

Another good pick up today.

10

Vince

TGIF!!!!

10

Merx

Happy Friday! Rye Day! Sazerac Rye. Light, slightly sweet, and simple pepper on the tongue with a short finish. A bourbon lovers Rye. RYE GUYS, you are gonna be eye rolling! But IT IS.... 100 percent Blue Pig approved!!! Cheers and good pouring! WORDS OF THE DAY: Try the RYE! IF THEY ASK TELL THEM MERX SENT YOU!!!

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Nurastler

First pour of the weekend.

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BourBIN

This is a bottle I will always try to keep stocked on my bar. I know they are single barrels and they vary but I’ve never had a bottle that was bad, if not fantastic. The proof to flavor ratio is very high on this. I get so much more flavor than ethanol and those pours always rank high for me. What’s your favorite single barrel?

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Nate

I don't think you can ever have enough bourbon 😏

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BourBIN

I like to have most of my bottles open but one of the few bottles I can’t bear to open yet is Rock Hill Farms. I got this bottle early in this hobby and I worked very hard to obtain it. It was later when I actually tried it at a bar and I was very unimpressed. Forgettable light nose, thin on the palate and barely any finish. It has more sentimental value than drink ability value to me. Do you guys have any bottles you can’t bear to open for one reason or another?

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  • Bourbon Buff

    Hard not to open one

Nurastler

Excited to give this a try.

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  • Jay Miller

    looks good! how was it?

  • Nurastler

    It was really good. I got Apple and caramel balanced with spice. I really enjoyed it. Will have to grab another bottle if I can find one.

ChristopherShane

• Cheers to the weekend •

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Nurastler

Finally giving this a try.

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T. G.

Great bang for your buck!!! Nice sipper!!

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  • Merx

    Got to grab one for a blind up against a couple of other bottom shelf bangers. Cheers and good pouring!

  • John Smith

    test

Merx

Happy Friday! Happy Rye Day! I whistled and this other pig showed up! Whistle Pig 10 year old Rye! Rye spice with a herbal sweet start with a hint of mint and cardamom, then finishes with a pepper that makes it's 100 proof feel a little hotter. A little water or a little ice makes it super nice! Pretty fly for "Not a RyeGuy" ! TODAY'S WORDS: DIG THIS PIG!!! When you go pick it up, TELL EM MERX SENT YA! Definitely 100 percent Blue Pig approved!

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Merx

Super Sunday Winner indeed! SIPN first round draft pic and MVP! Maybe it's the juice, maybe it's the player or maybe it's the cute blue piggy... I won SIPN Superbowl Sunday contest! New wears and stares. TODAY'S WORDS: DON'T HATE THE PLAYER AND LOVE THE GAME! Amd when pour and play, TELL EM MERX SENT YA! Definitely 100 PERCENT BLUE PIG APPROVED!

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Nate

Can't wait to pop one of these. Lots of great bourbon out there right now if you know where to look.

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  • Himmy

    So hard to get bottles of either of those where I’m at.. wish i could locate some!!

  • Nate

    where do you live?

  • Himmy

    Pennsylvania.. near Harrisburg and if u do get the chance the prices are usually ridiculous

  • Himmy

    But definitely enjoy!!

  • lokeshpadmanabhan

    Yooo

  • lokeshpadmanabhan

    Hi

  • Nate

    hello

  • Himmy

    Hello

BourBIN

I still remember getting my first bottle of blanton’s and it’s a really special memory. I was just getting into the hobby and this was my grail bottle. It wasn’t until I got a little more experience and a few more bottles where I adjusted my rankings haha. Definitely overhyped and approaching overpriced even at retail. Nevertheless it’s still a great entry level bottle to get people excited and into the rabbit hole the rest of us are in. What bottles do you have fond memories acquiring?

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BourBIN

Ryes have really started growing on me this year. It all started with manhattans and I’ve slowly been branching out. I sill prefer bourbons overall but when the mood strikes it is a necessary addition to my bar. Some standouts for my manhattans is Pikesville Rye and to have neat, EH Taylor Strsight Rye What are some of your favorite ryes?

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user-1939

This place smells great

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user-1939

The king

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BourBIN

Smells so refined. I’m getting dark red wine notes. Caramelized sweet banana, most pleasant banana note I’ve ever nosed. Rich oak with vanilla and tobacco. This is what I imagina man’s man would drink like Clint Eastwood or.. Or like Batman. Lots of dark notes. Dark oak engulfs my palate on my sips. A rush of dark flavors cost my mouth and dry it out a bit. I’m getting tannin like a super dark Cabernet wine still. Still getting tobacco that transfers nicely on the palate. Medium-long finish and very surprising burst of flavor and finish for 107 proof. Such a great bottle. I really like this bottle in my collection because it’s so different from my other sweet and lighter flavors. When I feel dark and mysterious like Batman this is the pour that hits that spot.

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Mac-107

Excellent pour. I’m sold that this is Willett Purple Top….

8

user-1939

Nice flight

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user-1939

Number 2

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Himmy

New bottle today!! Hopefully it’s a decent pour.

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  • T. G.

    Definitely is!

  • Himmy

    It was a nice pour!!

  • user-5090

    My go to!

BourBIN

Sour cherry nose tonight. Boozy maraschino cherry. Licorice. Stull getting some ethanol but not overwhelming. Sweet oak covers the palate. Super thick and viscous texture. This bottle is growing on me the longer it’s been open. Not getting cherry on the palate. Medium to long finish.

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DJ in Iowa

Knob Creek 9 year… smooth as anything!!

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  • Willie B.

    Definitely!!!!!🥃

100 proof

Night sipping.

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Neurogenes15

Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Barrel Proof Rye (JDSBBPR) 63.9%, Barrel No. 23-07267 bottled 8.16.2023 I’ve been eagerly awaiting this bottle’s drop in OH and spotted it online. Was able to grab during my lunch break and had to really hold myself back from buying two. I’ve loved my JDSBBP whiskeys in the past and am usually a rye>other whiskey drinker. Anyway here’s the review with special LP guest/coaster The Band, Cahoots. **Nose:** raspberry jam, spirits, blackberry jello shots on Broadway, nice warm oak like a well-worn bar top. Exceptional nose! 
 **Palate:** warm baking spice, blackberry pie, rhubarb preserves, fruit leather, sage/dill/mint rye herbs, and then a ton of layered viscous barrel notes. how is this so smooth at 64%? 
 **Finish:** warm and herbal, lots of savory herbs and rich berry notes all mingling together. I get more raspberry, strawberry rhubarb, boysenberry, and cherry all layered with sage and fresh crushed coriander. It doesn’t overstay its welcome but lingers sweetly. **Overall: 8.7/10** This is a massive delicious rye. The only things holding it back from a 9 are the weird undercurrents on the nose which, tbh, may just be that it’s so damned high proof it can’t avoid a certain astringency 8/10. For my palate the palate is a 10/10 and the finish is great but not the endless oaky bliss of FN0006 so it’s more in the 9/10 range. Overall I am super impressed and at MSRP I may grab a second. Really happy to have a bottle and hope y’all get one too! t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average. 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite. 10 | Perfect | Perfect.

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BourBIN

Making some manhattans tonight with some bourbon instead of rye whiskey. A bit sweeter and a fan favorite of my guests. Heaven Hill 7 year is one of my workhorses for cocktails, shame we had to lay this bottle to rest. You will not be forgotten.

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Neurogenes15

Bardstown Discovery Series 8, 57.05% Neat, glencairn, 20m rest (a sip without rest was less settled than the notes below, as with most high proof bottles I think the rest is important for tasting) **Nose:** butter beer bitches! Milk chocolate and roast marshmallow, oak logs by the fire, and some fresh vanilla whipped cream and just a hint of citrus zest and spices on the end 
 **Palate:** butterscotch, a little pepper, cherry blossom honey, coriander and allspice, white cake, and rye spice. Chewy grains with intermingled spice. Oak all through the mouth. Great viscosity and mouthfeel. I feel the heat of the proof but it’s smooth - somehow provides both the warmth of Barrel strength and smoothness I associate with lower proof whiskeys. Mmm. 
 **Finish:** buttercream frosting, toffee, lingering tingling warmth, grain character with tons of chewy spice notes that mingle with oak and salted caramel on the die-off. Some herbal/floral tones just when you think it’s done giving you new flavors. **Overall: 8.5/10** Wow. I’ve been tasting some great whiskeys this month. This was highly recommended by u/prettayyprettaygood and I jumped when I saw it go on special at my state store. After looking for it at 5 stores that listed it as in stock and being disappointed I found it at one that didn’t list any stock at the back of a shelf. Well worth the search and a really balance and layered bottle. The overall flavor is nuanced and complex, beautiful for the respectable age, and benefits from the blend of rye, bourbon, and whisky (while noticeably imparting each flavor). The amazing thing here is that each flavor plays through without being overwhelming - a feat when you’re mixing this many barrels. The only thing that keeps this from the 9-10 range for me is that, while beautifully balanced and layered, I don’t get the fireworks I find in my recent favorites (FN006 and ECBPc923 being the obvious examples). It’s definitely an incredibly nuanced and respectable whiskey that I’m glad to have on my shelf and will savor moving forward. t8ke Scoring Scale: 1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out. 2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. 3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. 4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. 5 | Good | Good, just fine. 6 | Very Good | A cut above. 7 | Great | Well above average. 8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. 9 | Incredible | An all time favorite. 10 | Perfect | Perfect.

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Willie B.

It's 5:00 somewhere 🥃

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BourBIN

I am very very new into cigars. But when my buddy came to down and took a few out I had to reach for my Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend. I keep hearing everyone pairing bourbon and cigars claiming it changes the bourbon and enhances the experience. I thought it was a bunch of hot air but when I tried it I was blown away. Joseph Magnus is a bad B. High proof and explosion of flavors but normally too much for me. A bit unbalanced and goes down like a wild horse kicking and flinging as it goes down. But with a cigar, total game changer. The tobacco coats the mouth but when you bring in a high proof flavor bomb to punch through the tobacco. The experience can best be described as spiritual harmony. Beautiful wild berry flavors punch through and no ethanol burn. Long finish that pairs perfectly with the cigar. Chefs kiss of a pairing.

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Nurastler

Decided to do a little 10 year blind to start off my early weekend.

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  • Merx

    Which won?

  • Nurastler

    Henry McKenna, it always does so well in blinds.

Ritch

Got a new cabinet recently.

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  • Anirudh Reddy

    Wow, love the display!

  • Anthony Roberts

    Looks amazing!

  • Vince

    Awesome

  • Himmy

    Very nice!!

Merx

Friday Rye Day, Airbody! One of the best ways to enjoy rye is in a cocktail. Making the New Orleans favorite the Vieux Carre. 3/4 oz each of Rye, Benedictine D.O.M., and Brandy. Add 2 dashes of Peychaud's Bitters and 2 Angastora bitters. Flavorful and sweet. Wild Turkey makes a more spicy cocktail, whereas OlD Forester 100 makes a smother one. Both Winners and .....100 Percent Blue Pig Approved! WORDS OF THE DAY: FRIDAY CPCKTAILS WITH FRIENDS IS HOW THE WORK WEEK SHOULD END. Now go tell a friend....AND TELL EM MERX SENT YA! #wildturkey101rye #oldforesterrye #benedictineliqueur #benedictinedom #ejbrandy #peychaudsbitters #angastorabitters #vieuxcarre #bluepigreviews #MERX

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Nurastler

Tonight’s first pour.

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Vince

TGIF!!

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  • Willie B.

    one of my fav🥃

Nurastler

Today’s pick up from a Memorial Day drop. Got the Blanton’s for $65, Eagle Rare for $43 and the Mammoth was just on the shelf and decided it give it a try since it was on sale for $30. Missed out on Blanton gold and Weller full proof but happy overall. Has anyone tried the Mammoth before?

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  • Himmy

    Nice score!! Have yet to get a chance of purchasing anything other than the buffalo trace.

  • Merx

    congrats! No, I never had Mammoth. Do you know it's mash bill? How was it? Cheers and good pouring!

  • Nurastler

    I was not able to find a mash bill, but I really enjoyed it especially for the price. Only gotten better since it opened up.

Vince

Better than I expected

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  • Merx

    Something about the age statement and it seems to a quality over the extra aged black by a bit. Cheers and good pouring!

Nate

The new release from Woodford Reserve is great if anyone is wondering. They are putting out some excellent products with these limited Releases.

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  • Merx

    Love Woodford. Cheers and great pouring.

Nate

Despite the tornados and severe weather here in Kentucky today, I took a chance and headed to the Jim Beam Distillery in hopes I would get my hands on something special. I have been trying to get my hands on this bottle ever since it was released. Got word a few were going to be available in the gift shop today, so I headed out! I am super excited to try this one.

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  • Merx

    Wow! Congrats! Great hunt! Cheers and good pouring!

  • Nate

    👍

Nate

Has anyone ever tried this? I love me some Jack Daniels single barrel from time to time but never tried this one. I picked it up along the way to Jim Beam, the guy in the liquor store said he has had it since 2019. Thoughts?

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Merx

Memorial Day 2024! Saluting those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice. AMERICA'S EAGLES!!! Today we are pouring EAGLES FOR THOSE EAGLES! Eagle Rare and Rare Breed and for the our nations secret warriors thier bourbon 1792. Don't ask. It's a secret. Those who know and need to know. 100 percent Blue Pig approved! WORDS OF THE DAY: GOD BLESS THOSE WHO SERVE AND HAVE SERVED, GOD BLESS YOU AND GOD BLESS AMERICA! Get your EAGLES some EAGLES and... TELL EM MERX SENT YOU!

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  • Jay Miller

    Cheers to that!

Vince

For those EAGLES!!! Memorial Day: celebrate, honor, remember.

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  • Jay Miller

    one of the best! cheers

Merx

1783! Evan Williams expression saluting their founding and even have a Heroes select version picked by men and women who served their country love it and love good bourbon. Sweet nose with subtle hint of caramel, very little wood. Matching palate light sweet with Caramel vanilla notes and short finish. Thin but an easy sip. Easy bottle kill. Not really a cocktail bourbon. Did not stand out in a Manhattan or Old fashioned. But worked in a sour. Heroes edition is better as is Evan Williams bottled in Bond. You can get better so get at it! 100 percent Blue Pig approved! WORDS OF THE DAY: Some arr sippers and so aren't. Keep your whiskeys in their lane. Drive this one in the sip lane. Try it yourself and TELL EM MERX SENT YOU!

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  • Jay Miller

    great info, good bourbon!

Ruby22

Found this little gem last Saturday! Couldn’t believe it when I saw it. May be one of those bottles that hangs around for a while for a special occasion!

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  • Anthony Roberts

    Amazing find!

Merx

Bowman Brothers Bourbon! Is it like or a replacement for Buffalo Trace...nope. it is its own thing.on the nose, it has a light fruit and vanilla smell as great legs in the glass. As a sipper, it is not bad as it goes from a light caramel fruit and eventually builds up to a cinnamon and pepper finish. That finish makes it feel a bit more proof but not drying like a high proof. Bowman stands up to alcohol rich cocktails like Manhattans better than Buffalo Trace. Honestly , at the price point, you could get Buffalo Trace, Elijah Craig or Knob Creek, Wild Turkey 101, Old Forester, or list more that could do it bettter It is definitely worth a pour, and definitely 100 percent Blue Pig approved! WORDS OF THE DAY: When you are looking for a replacement for your lead in your show, you appreciate it when you find a new star. To appreciate talent, you should always be looking for stars. They are all unique and special, like the stars in the sky. Cheers and good pouring! Go try a new star and ... TELL EM MERX SENT YOU!!! #bluepigreviews #Merx #bowmanbrothersbourbon #bowmanbrothersdistillery #Bourbon #cocchi

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Merx

Grilling with Knob Creek 9 year. Named after Abraham Lincoln's birthplace and tastes as great as the man himself. Great taste, value and consistently a great sipper and cocktail work horse. Definitely Blue Pig approved! Cheers and good pouring! Go get your steaks and a some Knob Creek! And when you get in the checkout line...TELL EM MERX SENT YA!

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BourBIN

Took the missus for her birthday dinner and we both got a smoked rye cocktail mixed with coffee liqueur and we loved it! When I’m home I enjoy my drinks neat but I love trying out different whiskey cocktails when I’m out. The rye was Rittenhouse and I could really taste the coffee notes in the liqueur. Would recommend!

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Vince

TGIF!!!!

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LilFire

I’m new to the community. Has anyone tried this? I can not find it in the app.

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  • Whiskeyshop

    Sipping on it now. It is pretty good but I think it is a little on the thin side. For a brown & Forman bourbon I think the old forester100 is a better pour.

  • LilFire

    Interesting, I will take that into consideration tonight while I have a glass. Thank you for responding!

  • Jay V

    It’s very good, unfortunately Tennessee is only place I’ve seen it

BourBIN

For a while I was stingy on what bottles I would open but recently I said “screw it” lol. I’ve been so much happier ever since I decided to open my rare bottles. Tomorrow isn’t guaranteed for anyone and I’m gonna enjoy the bottles I’ve collected dammit. A rush of berry flavor notes. A bit of ethanol but more fruit berry than ethanol. Grape strawberry cherry preserves. Thick/viscous and coats the mouth beautifully.

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  • Himmy

    Enjoy!! That should be excellent!!

  • Raghu ram

    nice

Merx

Bernheim Wheated Whiskey! No rye in this guy! 51 percent wheat, 37 percent corn and 12 percent malted barley, and 100 percent Blue Pig approved! The nose is a sweet, a mix of cinnamon ,floral, and light grain. Tastes is sweet, honeysuckle with a clove finish that is mid to long. The 7 years aging helps it stand up but no real barrel taste. It can hold up in an Old Fashioned or a Buck or a smash but does not stand out in alcohol heavy drinks like a Manhattan unless you get the barrel proof. Great in a strawberry smash! WORDS OF THE DAY: FOR SWEET WHEAT IS HARD TO BEAT! So if Rye does not make you fly, go get you some Benrhiem or even better the barrel proof. And .....TELL EM MERX SENT YA! #MERX #bluepigreviews #wheatwhisky #bernheim #bernhiemwheatedwhiskey #heavenhilldistillery

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BourBIN

About two years ago I helped my girlfriend (now fiancée) move out of Ohio and while she lived there I made sure to stock up on OWA when I was there. I’m nearing the end of my Ohio stock but I have to be sure to be on the hunt for this bottle. Great flavor for the value. Depending on the bottle, sometimes it can be a bit on the hot side but still worth having on the shelf. Fruity, floral and good finish!

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  • Raghu ram

    Very nice

BourBIN

Rich sugar coated cherries and a complexity only found in higher aged bourbons. This smells like the executive office of a railroad or steel tycoon during the 1920s. Old school cool. Powdered/caramalized sugar with a hint of sour oak in the back. Oh yea. This thing drinks old. Wave of flavor coats my whole palate. Dries out my mouth but instantly my mouth starts watering after the rich flavors pass through and linger. Drinks special. Thick, viscous and super dark on the flavors. Cherries and oak are the main flavors I get. Such a good bottle

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Nurastler

A couple good pick ups today. Going to enjoy the EH Taylor during Father’s Day weekend. #sipnbourbon

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Merx

I am a New Yorker. I love NY and I love Taconic! Distilled, aged and bottled in NY. This 90 proofer woth a 70/25/5 nash bill smells a little sweet and herbal with a hint of cherry and oak. Tastes sweet at the front to a peppery mid palate from that rye.l. A short finish that ends in a little honeysuckle sweetness. It , like NY, has it all and does it all. Sipping and cocktails Taconic shines through especially in a Maple Old Fashioned. 100 percent Blue Pig approved! Go grab one and get sipping. And....TELL EM MERX SENT YA!

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Merx

Black is back! JIM BEAM BLACK AGED 7 YEARS Not Black extra aged. New name, new label, new age statement. Is it the newest bottom shelf banger? The first time I had old Jim Beam Black was in a Jim and Coke. We have been distant since. Things are about change. I picked it up at Tradingp Post liquor store. It even has its own tasting notes on the label!!! For me on this thick dark drinker on the nose you can smell sweet caramel, peanut and vanilla with hint of oak Taste matches with a sweet vanilla caramel that mix with a marzipan taste and mouth feel with a short sweet finish. It is an easy, crushable sipper at 90 proof. It works in an old-fashioned and even modified Boulevardier.. Is it the best bottom shelf banger? Nope. You can do better with Old Grand Dad, Elijah Craig, or Buffalo Trace.they are more complex and work better in more cocktails. It is better than 1783 and many others. It is a great beginner bourbon, a great replacement for Jim Beam Black, and a great intro to Jim Beam products.After all, it is 100 Blue Pig approved! WORDS PF THE DAY: PAINT IT BLACK! Always be open to changing the game. A sophisticated palate also enjoys simple enjoyment. So go try this simple entertainer and... TELL EM MERX SENT YA! #merx #bluepigreviews #jimbeam #jimbeamblack #tradinpostliuorstore @tradingpostliquorstore

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Nurastler

Tonight’s first pour, Smoke Wagon Uncut/Unfiltered. #sipnbourbon

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Vince

TGIF!!!

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BourBIN

I tried this bottle a few years ago and was hooked. I have always enjoyed the complexity of high rye bourbons and this one is no different. I get orange tic tac on the nose. Orange bitters. Smells like a clean kitchen that was cleaned with orange pinesol in a good way, not a chemical way. Very fresh. On the palate I get minty freshness but not overwhelming, just the right amount. Still getting orange tic tac and a bit of ethanol. Very good stuff!

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Vince

It Was a Good Day!

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BourBIN

Michters 10 bourbon is such a special drinker. Anytime I’m drinking this pour it is such a treat. The nose is one of the best I’ve ever experienced. Creamy rich vanilla and caramel. So much flavor coming out the glass. The aroma is thick and rich. I cannot believe it’s 95 proof from the nose. No ethanol at all. So well aged and balanced on the palate. Oak is the main flavor but followed right behind is the vanilla and caramel from before. A bit of nuttiness on the back of the palate transitioning to a fantastic medium to long finish.

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user-3436

#sipnbourbon

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Whiskey Proof

Let’s get this giveaway!! #sipnbourbon #giveaway @sipnbourbon

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Nurastler

Excited to give this a try. #sipnbourbon

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BourBIN

A beautiful blend of double barrel toastiness and rye spice. I get a rich raspberry note. Like those icebreakers sours in the purple container. Nice rye spice coats the palate on the initial taste. Back end of the palate the double barrel influence starts to shine.

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Neurogenes15

Happy Father’s Day this weekend! Cheers! #sipnbourbon

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user-2156

#sipnbourbon

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Whiskeyshop

Since Buffalo Trace is tough to come by in North Carolina, sipping a little benchmark to see how it compares. #sipnbourbon

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Whiskey Proof

Happy National Bourbon Day!🥃 #sipnbourbon

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StL Redbird 74

Happy Father’s Day and National Bourbon Day weekend! #sipnbourbon

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user-4077

#sipnbourbon

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Whiskeyshop

#sipnboubon liking this one!

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Ritch

What a nice surprise to get in the mail on National Bourbon Day! Thanks #sipnbourbon

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user-3436

#sipnbourbon at the drifters Glen baraboo Wisconsin. Fantastic visit

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Himmy

Happy Father’s Day to all and Happy Bourbon Day as well!! #sipnbourbon

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Whiskeyshop

Well ER showed up today on our shelf. So #sipenbourbon tonight. Happy Bourbon Day!

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  • Himmy

    Can i buy a bottle?! lol

user-4506

Have to pay Homage to the guy who started the single barrel on this national bourbon day

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Nurastler

Happy National Bourbon Day. Cheers! #sipnbourbon

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Vince

Cracking this open next weekend with my new Son in Law. #sipnbourbon

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Vince

TGIF!!!

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Mac-107

#sipnbourbon

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Nurastler

Second pour of the night for national bourbon day. #sipnbourbon

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Wayne2000

Celebrating Father's Day weekend and National Bourbon Day with with a homemade Old Fashioned, sweetened with homemade demararra simple syrup! #sipnbourbon

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Merx

Happy National Bourbon Week and Day! And of course a toast to all the Dad's! With our favorite Bourbon Buffalo Trace, and another named for the founder of Bourbon Elijah Craig!

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BourBIN

Strawberries on the nose. Rich sweet syrup and very viscous. Thick on the nose and palate. Very bright and fresh sweetness like ripe fruit. Vanilla and a bit of new car leather. EH Taylor Single Barrel especially store picks are some of my highest priority bottles to hunt for. Every time I have a pour it’s a delight and an experience to drink.

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Himmy

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  • Himmy

    Happy Father’s Day to me!!

Stefan Bean

Happy Fathers Day to me! #sipnbourbon

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  • MSeuss

    Very nice Fathers Day gift, enjoy.

  • Jay Miller

    Cheers

Neurogenes15

Cheers dads! #sipnbourbon

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Willie B.

Happy Father's Day to all the Fathers🥃

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Merx

Happy Father's Day 2024! To all the Dad's and Dad's Dads i5 is your day! CHEERS AND GOOD POURING!

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Vince

To all the Dads out there…Happy Father’s Day!

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Whiskey Proof

Happy Father’s Day! #sipnbourbon

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Nurastler

Happy Father’s Day to everyone, cheers! #sipnbourbon

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  • Jay Miller

    Happy Father's Day! Cheers

BourBIN

Yesterday for Father’s Day my dad and I finished this bottle from 2021. My dad isn’t much into bourbon and fusion series isn’t on the top of my shelf but this bottle is a testament to who you drink with is what makes a bourbon special. Rich honey, caramel and apples. Funky and musty on the nose and palate. Some grain and tobacco. Decently long finish actually and tobacco lingers. Again, not anything super crazy but a very special bottle nonetheless. Happy belated Father’s Day to all the dads out there!

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  • Merx

    Cheers and good pouring!

Whiskeyshop

If you’re ever near Charlotte NC be sure to check out Southern Grace Distillery …AKA The Whiskey Prison! They are making some really good stuff!

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  • Jay Miller

    thanks for the info. cheers!

  • Merx

    Looks good. Will do. Cheers and good pouring!

Nurastler

Cheers everyone.

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  • Merx

    Cheers and good pouring!

Merx

Happy Friday Rye-day! The Rye of the Day is the bartender's Rye: Rittenhouse Bottled in Bond, 100 proof rye.On the nose, sweet stone fuut and hint of mint and allspice. On the palate, it reflects the nose with an apricot and caramel like sweetness that moves from the mid palate to a mint and cinnamon finish. The proof comes in the initial "hug" but is hidden by the sweet palate. An awesome mixer imparting rye and bourbon flavors to alcohol forward cocktails like Manhattans and the Boulevardier. It is also a crushable, banger budget bottle sipper. Definitely a buy. It's definitely a mainstay for your bar, and definitely 100 percent Blue Pig approved! Go out and do Rye-day right and get a Rittenhouse rye....AND TELL EM MERX SENT YA! #bluepigreviews #merx #rittenhouserye #rittenhousebottledinbond #ryeday #heavenhill #heavenhilldistillery

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  • Vince

    One of my favorites

Vince

TGIF!!

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JoeCoopBea

Nice finds in todays hunt

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BourBIN

Fresh caramel. Sugar glaze. Salted peanuts on the nose. Very little ethanol for the proof. On the palate dark oak, almost toasted barrel, and subtle nuttiness. Very classic bourbon notes. The more I have it the more my mouth waters. Very balanced flavor and light on ethanol. Really great pour for the price and availability. One of the more special drinkers that can be found relatively easily.

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Nurastler

Having a little Buffalo Trace flight to start off the weekend.

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  • Himmy

    Badass!! Nice selection!!

  • Nurastler

    Thanks I appreciate it!

  • Himmy

    Wish i could get my hands on any of those bottles!!

T. G.

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BourBIN

Had to dust off these two classics from the back of my bar. Strong overwhelming vanilla. Overwhelming flavor and smells like a fresh cork pop even though it’s been open for over a year. Snickers/Babe Ruth as well with peanut and milk chocolate. Explosion of flavor, wow, every time I have a pour of one of these I’m blown away at how much flavor hits me. I do get proof but I’m so distracted by the flavor the proof doesn’t really register. Chocolate and dark oak on the palate. One ounce of this will last you twice as long as an ounce of anything else. Very satisfying mouthfeel and extremely long finish. Some of the best Elijah Craig bottles I’ve ever had.

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Merx

NBA championship pour! Celtics took it, and I took Baby Jane! This one has no age statement or mash bill that I know of, but it was about 47 dollars @midvalleywine , and I came across it looking for another bottle. This one is different and unexpected. Seems like there has and is a lot of experimentation with corn and grain breeds, especially around bloody Butcher corn. This one is made from their own "Baby Jane" corn! It opens off the cork with a light, sweet, vanilla, vegetal smell that develops into an oak and light char smell that tells you its bourbon. On the palate, it matches the nose. It is creamy, hints of lightly sweet corn silk, and toasted bread. It inishes with a subtle pepper that falls short of being spicy. The mouth feel is very silky and coating.It finishes with a cream spice with no sharpness to it. The proof is evident on the first swallow, but that creamy taste eliminates much of the "hug." It is an interesting sipper that is not improved much by water, but as it sits, the flavors become more evident. I tasted at bottle crack, then 5 minute and 15 minute marks. In an Old Fashioned, its creamiess stands up, and it seemed to enhance an applejack cocktail I made by giving it better mouthful and smoothing the sweetness. Overall this good but I would like to try blind it up against other heirloom corn bourbons like Still Austi with is blue and red corn varieties.i also wonder how great it would be with more aging considering subtleness of the flavors. The label also could have a little more transparency, such as the mash bill and aging, as it is often how we determine value. At the price point, considering the rest of Widow Jane's lineup, it is worth a try. I give it a buy and try, especially for Widow Jane and craft bourbon fans. Baby Jane is my" baby" tonight.......it is 100 percent Blue Pig approved! #bluepigreviews #merx #widowjane #bourbon #widowjanedistillery @widowjane #midvalleywines

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  • Jay Miller

    good sip, nice info! cheers

JoeCoopBea

Picked up a new cabinet to display some of the bourbon I have gotten

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  • Anthony Roberts

    Amazing display!

  • JoeCoopBea

    Thank you

  • Vince

    Very nice!!

  • JoeCoopBea

    Thank you!

  • Himmy

    Very nice!!

  • JoeCoopBea

    Thank you

Nurastler

Finally the weekend. Cheers everyone.

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Vince

TGIF!!

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Nurastler

First pour of the evening.

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  • Merx

    Haven't seen it around ny area but I want to try it. Cheers and good pouring!

Mac-107

After a pretty tame nose, loads of dark fruits and dark chocolate on the pallet. Very solid offering from JD which was a pleasant surprise.

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BourBIN

If there’s a bottle you like buy one and back it up when you’re able. Same goes for seasonings, you heard it here first, allocated seasonings are the future. Just popped this store pick and I get hardcore apple cider. A bit young but no ethanol. Sweet green apple almost sour. Nose and palate very similar. Definitely thin but you get the classic BT sweetness although some ethanol is present.

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JoeCoopBea

What a day hunting yesterday afternoon

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T. G.

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  • Vince

    I want to try this…I hear good reviews

  • T. G.

    I have too, I’ll keep u posted!

BourBen

Did a taste test/sampler Friday night! They didn’t end up in this order after tasting them.

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  • Merx

    Who was the winner other than the tasters?🤣 Cheers and good pouring.

  • BourBen

    EHT then Blantons……moved Basil Hayden to bottom.

BourBIN

Cocktail made with Tenjaku Japanese whiskey and mezcal. Very unique cocktail. What stood out was the smokiness I got on the nose and palate from the mezcal over charred oak that I normally get from bourbon. It smelled more like a campfire that went out rather than an ongoing campfire I get from toasted bourbons. On the palette, I get the smokiness and also sweet honey. Very good texture and mouthfeel.

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BourBen

Good price for all 3 out the door. At least I think it was!

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user-4077

Not mine… but hilarious

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Nurastler

Good start to the long weekend. Happy 4th cheers everyone.

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BourBIN

Popped my second bottle of Michters 10 Bourbon. Michters 10 bourbon was probably the fastest bottle I ever finished because I kept going for it on my bar. My first bottle was an F barrel amd it was spectacular. Let’s see how the J barrel stacks up. From the start I definitely get more candy sweetness on the nose compared to the other barrel. The other barrel was more caramelized sugar sweetness. Maybe that will change once this bottle opens up but worth noting. The perfect level of rich sweet oak. Like a forresty oak. Mouth is watering from the nose. Oh my gosh this bottle drinks so special. It levitates as it goes down, very light but rich in flavor at the same time. Similar experience to my other barrel and don’t feel like it’s fair to rate one over another just yet. Both great bottles.

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Nate

Happy 4th from Panama City!

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  • Jay Miller

    awesome view!

BourBIN

Beautiful floral notes emulating from the glass. Rich dark cherry syrup. Vanilla bean ice cream with strawberry glaze. Oh my, Weller Antique 107 store pick really punch above their weight class when it comes to single barrels. Rich floral sweetness on the palate follows through and leads to a nice full finish. A bit of ethanol but great flavor. Weller antique store picks are hard for me to come be so I always try to try their single barrel selections at bars. OWA store pick are up there with EH Taylor Single Barrel Picks and always worth hunting for.

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  • Merx

    One of the best. Cheers and good pouring.

Whiskey Proof

Happy 4th all!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🥃 #sipnbourbon

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Nurastler

Happy 4th! cheers

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T. G.

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  • Merx

    I got to grab that one. cheers and good pouring.

Nurastler

A couple good pick ups. Love small town liquor stores.

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Vince

TGIF!!

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BourBIN

Chocolate malt balls on the nose with a bit of grain. Very different from the other bottles in my lineup. Not my favorite nose but when I’m craving something different this scratches an itch my other bottles can’t. Nice rich sugar sweetness on the palate. Like a maple donut with a vanilla glaze. Definitely oaky profile with a bit of ethanol but still unique and makes my taste buds light up with flavor. Solid medium to medium-long finish with maple donut still on my mind. Not my best bottle but good when I want to mix things up.

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Nurastler

What a steal, Elijah Craig B524 for $42 after tax.

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  • Merx

    Definitely! Cheers and good pouring!

BourBIN

Powdered donut holes and Grape explosion. Buffalo Trace sweetness turned up to 100, or should I say 114. Like a grape or cherry slurpee. I love sweetness but this is borderline too much with cavity inducing sweetness. So much sweetness. Like sour patch kids. Grape flavor punches through like a train and covers my whole mouth. Leaves behind a finish that reminds me of sour candy again. Very few bourbons are too sweet and this is a little past my threshold. My happy spot with Buffalo Trace bourbons is 100-107. More than that and my palate gets a bit blown out with the sweetness.

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Nurastler

Grabbed this today. Was surprised it was a limit 1 per customer.

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  • Merx

    Cheers and good pouring! Good buy. it is all the rumors of it being discontinued fueling a buy out. same as the end of last year.

  • Nurastler

    Ah gotcha! I didn’t hear that again this year so I was curious what was going on. That makes a lot of sense. I appreciate the info!

Nurastler

Finally back in town and got a nice surprise from @sipnbourbon. Love the hat, calls for a special pour. #sipnbourbon

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Vince

TGIF!!!

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BourBIN

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof batch 12 is probably the oldest bottle I own in my collection. Released in September 2016 this was the last release of the barrel proof expression in this bottle format. Named the “pirate bottle”, these releases are quite a bit more sought after since it’s believed significantly older whiskey was used in these batches. I got the chance to try this release at a bar in New York a few years ago and I just had to get one for myself. What’s the oldest bottle in your collection?

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Nurastler

So excited to give this a try.

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Vince

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Nurastler

Really enjoying Act 11, cheers everyone!

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BourBIN

When I want to destress, lay down, watch a show and not over analyze what I’m drinking I’m reaching for Weller 12. It’s just the best bottle to enjoy and turn my brain off. Sweet oaky caramel candy on the nose. So sweet and pleasant. Every sip is a nice rich sweet oak which transfers nicely to the palate. Very thin and very short finish but the flavor I do get is great. Is it worth MSRP? Absolutely. Is it worth hunting for? Absolutely. Is it worth secondary? Absolutely not.

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Nurastler

One of my favorite combinations for the summer. Cheers everyone.

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  • Vince

    I will be trying this

  • Nurastler

    You will let me know what you think!!

  • jack launders

    This looks delicious. I will be trying too

Mac-107

Starting the weekend off right!

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Vince

TGIF!!

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Mama Duck

Wild Turkey 101 at the Jersey Shore. What can possibly happen?!?!

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mr George

We have jack Daniels 12 years old now available in store

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BourBIN

Running dangerously low on this beautiful bottle. The nose is magnificent with rich brown sugar. Like a chocolate peanut butter cookie. I bit of dark fruit like cherry as well. Very dark rich oak as well. Palate is beautifully rich and complex. Definitely ethanol but so much flavor to chew on and long finish. This bottle is pretty much perfect for me. Competes with some of the best bourbon I’ve ever had.

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BourBIN

Sweet flowers, grape, and strawberry preserves. Very light on the oak, just very pleasant sweetness. Very rich grape flavor upfront at a very approachable 90 proof. Lot B is the probably the best high end bourbon for a beginner that wants “smooth” and sweetness. Not terribly complex a medium to short finish but the flavor and experience I do get is fantastic while it lasts.

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jack launders

Looking for recommendations if there are any bars in NYC that have great bourbon selections

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  • Anthony Roberts

    Copper & Oak has a great selection

  • jack launders

    Thanks! i’ll check it out

Anthony Roberts

Picked this up just in time for the weekend! Cheers all!!

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Nurastler

Exited to give this a try.

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  • Mac-107

    Let us know your thoughts. I’ve heard mixed reviews.

john summers

Starting weekend off with go-to old fashion. Switched up with lemon instead of traditional orange. Adds a nice acidity vs. sweetness from orange

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Rebel01

One of those weeks, you just need to pop the top on something new. Let’s give this a try

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Vince

TGIF!!

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  • john summers

    TGIF!

BourBIN

With all the hype over Russel’s Reserve 15 coming out I decided to drink away my pain of not scoring a bottle with my bottle of Russel’s 13 from last year. Sweet caramel and smooth leather up front on the nose. Very rich cherry follows right behind with bit of pear. On the palate caramel and cherry transfers through. A bit of ethanol but nice flavor to go with it. Wild Turkey doesn’t give me my favorite flavor profile but it’s a great variety to my bar.

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Nurastler

A good way to end a Saturday.

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BourBIN

Makers Mark 46 Cask Strength offers a rich and inviting nose, brimming with aromas of dark caramel, vanilla bean, and toasted oak. There's a hint of spiced fruit, like baked apples with cinnamon, which adds a delightful complexity. On the palate, it's a robust and full-bodied experience. The initial sip reveals layers of rich toffee, sweet red fruits, and a touch of dark chocolate. The mid-palate brings forward more of the toasted oak and baking spices, creating a warm, enveloping sensation. The finish is long and satisfying, with lingering notes of caramel, oak, and a subtle peppery spice that invites you back for another sip.

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Merx

Manhattan Transfer Cocktail Challenge for Olympics watch night! Team Rye led by Rittenhouse Bottled in Bond Rye with Nolly Prat Dry Vermouth as point guard vs. TEAM bourbon led by the old starter, Evan Williams Bottled in Bond with Cocchi Vermouth di Torino riffing as sweet Vermouth guard. The hundred proof rivals made it a tough game. Team bourbon's smooth sweetness elevated the cocktail to crowd pleaser status. Cocchi at guard and Ramazotti, as the center scored for the win. #bluepigreviews #merx #rittenhouserye #evanwilliams #evanwilliamsbourbon #ramazzotti #nollyprat #cocchivermouth

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  • Jay Miller

    Rye vs. Bourbon, good game

  • john summers

    Team bourbon for gold

Nurastler

This came in the mail today. Haven’t had River Roots before, but excited to give it a try.

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  • Merx

    Cheers and good pouring!

BourBIN

Welcoming in August with one of the best easy sippers in my collection. Like Weller 12, Eagle rare isn’t terribly complex or overwhelms you with flavor but is just a pleasant experience to enjoy and store pick really do a good job bringing out more flavors from the standard release in my opinion. Grape and berries upfront, typical Buffalo Trace. Light vanilla and bright caramel on the nose and palate. Thin but this store pick has a better mouthfeel and texture as well as finish compared to regular releases I’ve had.

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Nurastler

Happy I was going to get a backup of this. One of the bottles I always want a backup of. What are bottles you have to have a backup of?

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  • Vince

    Eagle Rare…if I see it I get it.

  • Nurastler

    Can’t go wrong there!! Thankfully I have a backup of that too, I hardly ever see it.

  • john summers

    Same here

  • BourBen

    Elmer T

  • Nurastler

    I wish I could find that more often. Finally got a bottle after a couple years. Excited to open it.

Willie B.

Enjoy y'all weekend because I will🥃

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Vince

TGIF!!!

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  • Merx

    Haven't had it in a bit. I may go grab one. Cheers and good pouring!

Himmy

Scored my first bottle!!

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  • Nurastler

    Congrats! Hope you enjoy it!

  • Himmy

    Thank you and i definitely will!!

BourBen

A lot of hype on this…..anyone tried it?

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  • john summers

    Haven’t tried yet but on my list. How was it?

  • BourBen

    Haven’t opened it yet but will let you know.

BourBIN

Normally not a rye guy but the ryes I’ve been having recently are something special. Sweet herbal notes. Smells pleasant but nothing out of this world. Oh my. This palate is fantastic. Very sweet. I can still pick out grape notes! EH Taylor just knows what they’re doing. Very pleasant finish and definitely get sweet mint but not overwhelming.

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Nurastler

Cheers everyone

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mr George

Happy weekend y'all still got plenty of bottles available here what's on you search list

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  • Himmy

    I can’t even find 1 of them in PA!!

Himmy

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john summers

Smoked old fashion recipe: Ginger spiced whiskey, China China, bitters, smoke.

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BourBIN

Raspberry dark chocolate upfront and Cinnamon roll. Rich sweet oak. Very dark strawberry preserves. Very complex nose and smells amazing. Pallate is rich and thick. Not really getting sweetness transferred from the nose. Dark oak upfront and transitions into a decent finish for 94 proof. I think personally I prefer the 2023 palate and finish but the nose on this bottle is addicting. 24A

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Vince

TGIF!!

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HC sipper

Tasting the Eagle Rare…for the first time… and wow!

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  • john summers

    How’d you like it? One of my favorites

  • HC sipper

    I really enjoyed it! Definitely getting it again.

john summers

TGIF Maker’s Mark, Oleo Saccharum, Bitters

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  • Vince

    I am definitely going to try this

  • john summers

    Let me know what you think - lemon + orange twist nice for a little switch too

Willie B.

Singing Ol What A Night!!!!!!

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BourBIN

Rich dark chocolate for sure and I can totally see maple as well. Reminds me of BRT-01 with the viscosity and thickness on the nose. Smells like syrup. Very thick mouthfeel and full chocolate flavor. Caramel on the palate. Smoked chocolate like a smore without the marshmallow.

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BourBIN

This nose is THICC. Holy cow. Rich cherry syrup. Powdered sugar and dusty nose. Tobacco. Musty cherry. Also reminds me of driving to work during a dense morning fog. Very similar experience on the palate compared to Russel’s 13 but the flavor is much more complex and darker than the bright 13 year. The flavor hits you like a whip. Strong flavor upfront then you get whiplash as the flavor lingers for a very long time.

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Vince

TGIF!!!

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BourBIN

BT The friendly skies are always a little friendlier with a bit of Buffalo Trace on our flight home from Cancun. The missus and I kept the party going a little longer during the trip and we love that United Airlines keeps BT as their featured bourbon. Bright berry sweetness. Definitely youthful but very hard to compare against any other bourbon near its price point and availability. This a still bourbon I can have neat and can stand up against many $20-30 MSRP bottles.

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Nurastler

About to crack this open for the weekend. Can’t beat an old forester single barrel.

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  • Stan Moore

    That’s a really good pour!!!!

Matt4183

First bottole of blanton's

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  • Anthony Roberts

    Cheers 🍻

Stan Moore

Write your text here

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Nate

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BourBIN

The nose is intoxicating. Actually pretty light nose upfront. But once you get into it you get taken to a fresh grass field by the mountains. Clear skies and just pure bliss. It smells like a perfect day with that cool breeze. This is one of the best bottles I’ve ever tried. It drinks like a flower blossoming. The first sip there isn’t much but the longer it sits on your palate, it’s just perfect. Very light ethanol and no burn but it’s almost 129 proof! Flavor for miles. Chocolate, light spearmint, sweet oak. Caramel. Vanilla. This bottle is just perfect. A masterful blend and it just makes me so happy. It takes your breath away.

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Stan Moore

Just a little King Ranch

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  • Anthony Roberts

    Great collection

  • Stan Moore

    Thanks

DJ in Iowa

Bushmill 12 year single malt, Monte Cristo White series

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  • Anthony Roberts

    Cheers

Vince

TGIF!!

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BourBIN

On our way back from Cancun I saw this Woodford Reserve Store Pick from Duty Free and I thought it was pretty unique. I love how store picks are starting to get more creative on who does them. Store picks are such a great addition to this hobby and it’s great trying the different nuances in the distillery. What are your favorite or unique store picks?

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Jonathan

You definitely get the maple on the nose which tells me this is about to be a sweet drink. And yes, it is a very sweet whiskey. Not a lot of Smokey flavor to speak of. It’s a little too sweet for my taste but a really good dessert option to cap off a good meal. There is a lot of flavor though.

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Nurastler

Have really enjoyed this bottle. Cheers everyone.

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Nate

There are lots of drops happening right now. I hope everyone is getting stocked up for a long winter! The new Makers Mark The Heart Release is super good lots going on in that one, the Buzzard's Roost is the best cigar rye money can buy, too bad it has been discontinued due to them using kentucky cigar tobacco leaves to season the barrels. apparently thats not allowed but makes stellar whiskey! If you run across one, I highly recommend you pick it up because they are truly a work of art. I picked up the last 4 my local shop had and I am hoping to find more to stash for later.

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BourBIN

Although these bottles have gone up a bit in price I still don’t feel like I overpaid for these releases, especially the older releases. I love the availability and the unique blend each release carries. The blends tastes unique yet also classic at the same time.

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Matt4183

Good evening for a pour and a cigar

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Stan Moore

What a great pick up today at MSRP

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  • Himmy

    Nice find!! Wish i could find one at MSRP but i guess i can’t complain.. scored my first bottle of eagle rare like a month ago at MSRP!!

Paul Michaelsen

Fantastic.

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Paul Michaelsen

Solid. A little hot at 57.3 but worth every penny

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Vince

TGIF!!!

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Nurastler

Working on my second bottle of this. So good. #sipnbourbon

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Stan Moore

1792 Full proof at my sister-n-laws 35th class reunion

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BourBIN

1792 has gone downhill for me and my evolving palate. Sweet Wheat delivers a nice profile but thin and a bit forgettable. Salted caramel on the nose and it’s pretty inviting actually. Spice and sweat oak but again very hard to get over how thin the mouthfeel is.

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BourBen

What do you think I should open next? #SIPNBOURBON

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Nurastler

Have to love college football season. #sipnbourbon

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Nate

Hanging out in Gatlinburg this weekend, I always enjoy the Roaming man ryes from Sugarlands distillery. If you are ever in the area, check them out they do tastings in the back.

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BourBIN

Getting ready for Labor Day with Old Grandad 114. The evenings are getting a little chillier so a little higher proof is needed in my pours to keep me warm. This is a great bang for your buck bottle which gives great flavor and proof for a price that doesn’t break the bank. This pour goes great in a way you decide to enjoy it.

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Stan Moore

Picked this Four Rose Single Barrel Private Selection up from Birds liquor store in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This is my go to store when I’m visiting my family in Oklahoma..

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Merx

It was a single barrel Saturday with a Knob Creek Single Barrel store pock from Mid Valley wines and liquors. 120 proof and great bourbon flavors and on sale. Couldn't pass it up. Cheers and good pouring!

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Merx

Rye-Day Friday with Jack Daniels Bottled in Bond Rye. Banana bread in a glass.

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Merx

May wine Manhattans with 2 New York Bourbons, Baby Jane from Widow Jane, and Duchess Reserve from Taconic and New Yorks on Brotherhood Winery's Strawberry May Wine.

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john summers

Nothing like a good old Woodford on a Tuesday evening after LDW

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Nurastler

Can’t go wrong with this bottle. Cheers everyone.

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  • Stan Moore

    I love that bottle.

BourBIN

This tried and true bottle has been a staple on my bar for years. This bottle can be equally enjoyed by any and every type of bourbon drinker regardless of your experience level. Great sweetness, no ethanol and very balanced. I could talk about this bottle for hours. What’s one of your staple bottles?

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  • BourBen

    Elmer T is also one of my favorites followed close by EC Toasted Barrel

Mac-107

Wife got me a 1924 for our 10 year anniversary. Really nice. Cheers.

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  • Stan Moore

    Happy Anniversary hope you enjoyed that pour

Vince

TGIF!!!

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Nurastler

Finally the weekend.

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BourBIN

To be honest it’s been a while since I’ve had a neat pour of higher proof bourbon and personally after a week or two of not having something high proof my tolerance wanes a bit. Regardless, I still wanted a special pour today so the choice was pretty obvious. Lot B smells thick, rich, and premium. Grape and caramel apple on the nose tonight. Oh yea all aboard the flavor train every time I take a sip. Nice blend of properly aged oak and sweetness. And since it’s lower proof, it’s very inviting and pleasant to drink at the cost of some more dynamic flavor and finish. Hits the spot tonight.

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Stan Moore

Football and Baker’s

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BourBIN

Peanut and burnt caramel. Minimal ethanol even with fresh cork pop. Nose is better than palate. I get the ethanol and some youth and burn but peanut still punches through. I think a few more years and this release could be dangerously good.

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BourBIN

Presidential Debate tonight calls for something higher proof than normal. Stagg (Jr) is such a treat because it’s a pour that lasts me twice the time a normal bourbon lasts me. The high proof and explosive flavor leaves a long lasting experience that leaves a statement. Rich dark grape notes on the nose. There is ethanol on the palate but the rich sweetness takes center stage and after a firecracker initial flavor it leaves you with a warming wave all the way down.

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  • Eric Lewis

    Is that a BBE glass?

  • BourBIN

    Not sure what that is. It’s part of a Buffalo Trace glass tasting set. Comes with 4 of these glasses and a board

BourBIN

One of my older bottles in my collection and this drinks like the good old MGP I remember. Remus Repeal always drank special but I feel like it’s slowly losing the magic more and more as the releases progress. Well aged sweet oak, powdered sugar and luxardo cherries on the nose and on the palate. Oh man every drink I take is perfectly balanced, leaves a great long finish and leaves me wanting more and more.

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Vince

TGIF!!!

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Nate

Went to the Kentucky Bourbon Festival today, then hit some of my friends' liquor stores on the way back home to visit for a while. Ended up with a ton of killer bottles. Now it's time to enjoy them!!! 9 bottles of Russell's 15, 2 bottles of Russell's 13 batch 3 12 antiques, a box of eagle, and Little Book the infinite. Also, another 117 rum cask, an Old Taylor, and Old Charter no.8

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  • Rebel01

    Leave some for the rest of us. Man you have enough 15 year for a while

  • Nate

    plenty out there in northern ky 300-350 range. I left 2 cases for everyone else but had the opportunity to get it all. I like to drink my bourbon with friends and family, unlike the flip flopper guys. I am just extremely lucky that my best friend owns a major liquor store 🤷‍♀️

  • Rebel01

    Found a bottle in Dallas today. I’m taking it home.

  • Nate

    awesome, you definitely won't regret picking that one up!

  • BourBen

    Want to sell any of them???

  • Nate

    I'm not a flipper my friend, I like to drink my bourbon with friends and family. My best friend owns a major liquor store.

  • Nate

    if you are in ky I can tell you where to get one in store for 300-350 if that helps.

Rebel01

Sip’n Saturday Really nice 2024 batch 41 Baby Jane coming in at 91 proof

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BourBIN

Smells like a tropical fruit salad. Apples, oranges even a bit of pienapple. Sweetness upfront but ethanol on the back end like a typical fresh cork pop. Oo definitely getting the ethanol on the palate. Drinks hotter than I thought but I’ll give it the benefit of the doubt given it is a new bottle. After fighting the ethanol I do get some sweetness. I was hoping for a bit more body and finish. This is an example of a bourbon that lacks balance and hot for the sake of it and not for flavor. Not a fan of the experience but I will revisit once it’s opened up more.

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Paul Michaelsen

Tasty fella. It was a little hot/spicy, so I watered it down a tiny bit. Cinnamon really popped. Would recommend.

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Rebel01

Found these beauties in Dallas today. They both came home with me

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  • Nate

    it's a killer bottle. I'm glad you found one

  • Himmy

    Nice score!! I’d like to find those bottles!!

Paul Michaelsen

Top shelf for sure

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SmokeyMower

Long day=nice drink. If you haven't tried this yet I highly recommend. (New to bourbon not proof)

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BourBIN

Busting out this strawberry chocolate bomb. Oh man this thing smells so freakin good. Very rich sweetness and zero ethanol. On the first sip my entire palate gets flooded with sweet oaky flavor and some bitter chocolate. I do get some ethanol as well but still quite balanced. This is still the best Weller Antique 107 I’ve ever tried.

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  • Steve Roach

    Where do you find that? I’m in Michigan and have never seen that in my life.

Stan Moore

This will be my TGIF pour

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  • Nate

    how is it

  • Stan Moore

    Really oak forward ,hints cinnamon, and fruity

  • Stan Moore

    Really enjoyable

  • Nate

    seen one for 99$ today

Stan Moore

Date night with my wife.

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Nate

Ben Holladay Soft Red Wheat Rickhouse Proof. I really enjoy this one. It has a lot going on for a 6 year.

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SmokeyMower

First ever allocated bottle and first time trying Buffalo Trace. Very pleased with the flavor and aroma definitely a good bourbon. (New to bourbon here)

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  • Bourbon Buff

    Its a great pour especially at the price point! Better than most of the overpriced bourbons out there

  • Merx

    Welcome to whiskey. Cheers and good pouring!

BourBIN

Such a pleasant grape jelly and sweet sugar. The nose on this bottle never fails to put a smile on my face. It smells Great and zero ethanol. Rich thick and viscous. First sip coats my mouth with such sweetness. A bit of ethanol but the flavor is so sweet almost like a Smarties candy. Great finish as well. One of my favorites.

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Nate

BB24! I didn't think I was going to see one of these. I'm super excited to have it though! 😃 😊

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BourBIN

This bottle packs a punch. Both on the nose and palate. This release has been legendary and the first Jack Daniels special release that turned my attention to distillery and ever since then JD has been crushing these releases. Explosive oaky spearmint that almost overwhelms the senses. I’m holding on for dear life after every sip. But it’s not the ethanol. It’s the flavor bomb. Like a roller coaster. Such a thrill!

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DJ in Iowa

Basil Hayden 10 year at Flight in Huxley Iowa

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Paul Michaelsen

I'm getting a lot of spice. Unexpected, but still delicious

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BourBIN

Spooky season is here! JD 12 is one of those mood bourbons that screams fall. A deep dark toasted caramel on the nose and a nice outdoor hike with leaves on the ground and a fire pit. Very dark flavors. Vanilla frosting. Dark toasted oak overwhelms the palate without it being too oaky. Tastes like a double oak/ toasted toasted bourbon. Super rich flavor, minimal ethanol, thick and syrupy mouthfeel and long finish. I love this bottle.

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Matt4183

Good times

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BourBen

This did not disappoint actually!

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  • Merx

    Great! I can't wait to try. Cheers and good pouring!

Stan Moore

Popping the top on this tonight

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  • Bourbon Buff

    Cheers! 🥃

SmokeyMower

First time trying EH Taylor small batch and I gotta say I'm very impressed.

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  • dafelts

    One of my favorites

BourBIN

Keeping the high proof bottles coming with last years Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C923. A big fan favorite and for good reason. Smells like fresh honey roasted peanuts that are irresistible from those street vendors. Dark oak and caramel as well. No ethanol but bursting with flavor. Oh man such rich oak flavor but not too oaky. This bottle is a great ride. Like a sports car on a Friday night. Lots of horsepower, bold and loud. A tad rough around the edges with some ethanol but so much flavor to take from it. Long finish as well.

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BourBIN

Decided to break up the high proof month with my old faithful Weller 12. Such a great combination of bright and well aged oak. Every sip brings a smile to my face. Low proof yes but so much flavor. This bottle is perfect for what it is. Sweet oak covers my palate and right away and right away I get a thick and syrupy sweetness. It does go away quite fast and very thin finish but for a bottle that retails under $40-50 and that’s under 95 proof you can’t ask for more. Spectacular.

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BourBen

Hurricane relief……be safe everyone!

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Stan Moore

Nothing like Football and Four Roses Single Barrel Private Selection ………Oklahoma Edition 🏈🥃

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Nurastler

Enjoying some smoke wagon uncut unfiltered batch 197b tonight.

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BourBIN

Michters 10 is one of my favorite bottle on my shelf. There really isn’t another bottle that delivers such great flavor with such little proof. Dusty oak. Caramel and vanilla and aged masterfully. Leather and tobacco also on the palate. 2023 was just a special year for this release.

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Mac-107

Brought this baby with me on family vacation in the Bahamas. OF Single Barrels never disappoint.

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  • Bourbon Buff

    The proof level on this is out of the roof 🔥

SmokeyMower

Did a honey blind and most definitely 1835 in my opinion was top notch if you haven't tried it and like honey whiskey I highly recommend 1835

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Nurastler

Enjoying some Monday Night Football and Russell Reserve Single Barrel Rye.

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BourBIN

Right up front I’m getting that bursting sweetness. Reminds me like a gusher candy popping and that juice flooding your taste buds. On the palate I get Cherry and apricot. Some cinnamon and sweet oak. Maybe the fall weather is affecting my taste buds. Still a bit of ethanol but a great bottle for the MSRP price and long finish.

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BourBIN

Figs and pecan pie on the nose. Caramel candy and salted peanuts. Sweet dark oak as well on this complex nose. Excellent dark oak glazes my palate like a syrup. Very thick and viscous but makes my mouth water. Very long finish and blended to perfection. Pecan pie pulls through on palate and the long finish. Very well aged and a timeless bottle.

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Nurastler

Still Austin The Magician and Thursday Night Football.

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Nurastler

It’s a good night to crack this open. Cheers everyone.

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BourBIN

This smells like a jolly rancher. Sour candy goodness. Actually very little ethanol today. Normally this bottle packs a punch with the heat but I’m not picking that up today. Not getting oak at all just candy sweetness just like the nose. Finish is medium to long and I have to give the consistency award to this bottle just sweetness in the beginning middle and end of this pour.

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john summers

S’MORES OLD-FASHIONED Sazerac Rye, Bitters, Graham Crackers, Vanilla, White Chocolate

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Stan Moore

Waiting on the Texas & Georgia game while having One of my favorite pours Woodford Reserve Masters Collection at 121.2 proof. Horns Up

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Nurastler

I always forget how much I enjoy this bottle.

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Nate

I have found my Thanksgiving and Christmas pours! Can't wait to enjoy these with family. It should make for a great holiday season.

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Meisinger

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  • Jay Miller

    good collection!

Nate

Did anyone else enter and win the Penelope drawing? I was selected to get the set of all 5 bottles! I'm super excited about that one!

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  • john summers

    How did you enter? This looks cool

  • Nate

    it was through their website

BourBIN

Hancock’s presidential reserve Tootsie roll on the nose today. Sweet candy but much more subtle than other Buffalo Trace products. No ethanol so that’s a good sign. Nothing off putting either but just a bit simple. Sweet palate but the first thing I think of is a watered down old fashioned. A good old fashioned but a good old fashioned I got 2 hours ago and the ice melted. Maraschino cherry and orange. Almost no finish but nothing astringent either. It’s a fine bottle.

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Nurastler

Good way to start the weekend. Finally found the 70th Anniversary Wild Turkey, had to grab 2.

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Stan Moore

TGIF My neighbor is stopping by and we’re popping to cork on my Little book chapter 8 Path Not Taken. Cheers to all of you!!!!

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Mac-107

Shout out to my local store they’re churning out some great store picks. Love this Russell’s Private Barrel.

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  • Bourbon Buff

    Which store is this

  • mr George

    message me if interested in grabbing a bottle or 2

  • Mac-107

    Cheers Wine and Liquor, Lebanon TN

Nate

I'm not sure where to start with these. Has anyone had the Bookers, the Reserves, or Maker's Cellar aged? I also scored an Austin Nichols WT 101 from 2005.

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  • BourBen

    The bikers and cellar aged are both really good!

  • Nate

    👍

mr George

#jackdaniels #trumpforpresident #donaldtrump #makeamericagreatagain

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john summers

Found this recipe online - going to try out for this Halloween. Simmer on low heat in a pot for 45 min and strain before serving: Bourbon, Apple cider, Mulling spices, Orange & apple slices

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  • Jay Miller

    looks nice

Matt4183

Good times this weekend

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Matt4183

Grate paring

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BourBIN

The first time I tried this bottle was with a. Close family member at a bar and it was a very special and memorable night. Every time I have this bottle I get reminded of that time. So I’m probably a bit biased but a unique pleasant oak on the nose. Toffee, butterscotch and again very unique pleasant notes. Reminiscent of Whopper chocolate with the Malt. Definitely not for everyone but if you’re into the funky more out there whiskeys, this is for you.

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Stan Moore

Waiting on my wife to finish getting ready for our date night and since she taking forever I decided to pop open the Larceny Barrel proof A124.

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Nate

Found this gem today. I can't wait to crack it!

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  • Himmy

    Great find!! Enjoy!!

  • Nate

    👍

DJ in Iowa

Four Roses at Lucky Horse in Des Moines

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Nate

Another find today, heard mixed reviews, but everyone's opinions are their own. I like the higher proof stuff for the most part, but if this is anything like OGD 114, it has to be pretty good. I would have loved to have had this in a 114 version @ 16 yr, that would have been incredible!

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BourBIN

This is my first time obtaining this bottle and honestly I haven’t heard much about this bottle compared to the other more popular Van Winkle Products. On the nose I get citrus peel and honey sweetness. The nose is more delicate than I expected but very balanced and pleasant. Oh wow the palate is delicate but loud at the same time. The epitome less is more. This pour reminds me of going into one of those high end fancy art galleries and seeing a plain white canvas and falling in love. Beauty in simplicity. Or maybe I’m a fool just like that person that will buy a white canvas for millions. Maybe my brain is tricking me just because of the hype and the name.

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  • Nate

    I had a pour a couple of months ago in a bar in Gatlinburg, tennessee, and I loved it! I have been looking for a bottle of my own! Great find for sure!!!!

Nate

I've been looking for this bottle since June 2020, Batch #1, and finally found one that's pristine! Since this has been discontinued indefinitely, I will probably just hold on to this one until I retire and then pop it with all of my other hard to score finds.

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Matt4183

Good paring

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BourBIN

Overwhelming syrup sweetness and ZERO ethanol what the heck! I can stick my nose completely in the glass and I’m just getting sweetness. This smells so rich and dense it’s almost like the aroma is heavier than air and doesn’t rise up into my nose. I have to swirl it around to get notes. Reminds me of a heavy charred peppercorn crust steak. This is the definition of a meaty nose. On the back end I get rich Concord grape. Oh my god as soon as the pour hits my tongue it was like an atomic bomb of flavor went off. Took me completely off guard especially with the unassuming nose. Second sip is so much better after I braced myself knowing what was coming. This is the perfect example on how to perfectly balance a high proof bourbon. Balance is really the only word that keeps coming to mind. Hard for me to pull notes because my mind goes blank every time I drink it lol. The darkest of dark oaks and pepper. Not much sweetness going on but dark burnt caramel and sugar.

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Nate

Pappy and Btac are finally hitting in Kentucky! Had a great haul today, now I'm going to have to buy another shelf 🤷🏿‍♂️

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  • Himmy

    Nice haul!! Congrats.. I’d reinforce those shelves with that collection!!

BourBIN

Well aged deep dark oak notes leather and brown sugar. Very sweet but a mature sweetness. Not like a candy sweet, more like a molases sweet. Very pleasant nose and smells special. Special notes are all around this bottle with just how perfectly balanced this pour is. Velvet mouthfeel and everything about this bottle is details oriented. Nice cherry/grape sweetness and great finish.

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BourBIN

It’s always a good night when the Elmer T Lee comes out. Very bright, sweet fruity notes and very inviting with zero ethanol. Grape juice/jolly rancher. So pleasant on the palate as well. Not really an explosion of flavors but just a pleasant afternoon drive of an experience. The flavors really transfer from the nose to the palate very well with still no ethanol.

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SmokeyMower

Buffalo Trace Happy Veterans day Thank you to all who have served.buff

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BourBIN

Luxardo cherries, peanuts, and brown sugar on the nose. One of the better releases from Bardstown Discovery Series just by the nose alone. Smells complex but balanced and rich. Peanut brittle and burnt brown sugar on the palate and invites you to drink more. Medium finish and overall a really good bottle.

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DJ in Iowa

Blair Bros Rye

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Matt4183

I found the perfect paring

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Vince

TGIF!!

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BourBIN

Cherry glazed pie filling and pastry crust. Peanut and am I getting some bubblegum on the nose. Cherry isn’t my favorite flavor for bourbon but a standout on my bar when I want a different flavor profile. Shame the MSRP has gone up so much. Borderline not worth it anymore given how this isn’t one of my top choices.

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William gardner

Picked this up this morning . A Private/toasted/barrel proof EC. Can’t wait to open

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Nurastler

Found a couple good bottles today, ready to give them a try.

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BourBIN

The most pleasant grape laffy taffy flavor. Zero ethanol and even on the palate it drinks just like juice. Such a pleasant sipper and I just cannot think of a better bottle of bourbon to recommend to someone looking to get into the bourbon. The Eagle Rare store picks ive had have really highlighted the sweet flavor while further muting the already little ethanol I get on the nose and palate.

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  • Himmy

    I totally agree.. I’m newer to the bourbon seen and i got lucky and scored a bottle at MSRP.. and it’s probably my favorite bottle i own as of now.. got a Weller as well that is a close 2nd!

“Florida” Steve

Enjoying an old fashioned with Costco find.

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Matt4183

Good times and paring

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BourBIN

Oo this smells like hardcore old school MGP. Powdered sugar and roasted walnuts on the nose. Little bit of pepper and dark cherry as well. Nice rich and complex with minimal ethanol. On the palate it packs a punch for sure. I’ve had this bottle with a cigar and the flavor is able to punch through the tobacco. So without the cigar to mellow out the flavors it tastes more raw and unfiltered. Definitely can taste the heat and ethanol upfront but rich dark and complex oaky sweetness on the back end. Not getting much favors I got on the nose. Finish is long and gives a very pleasant Kentucky hug.

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Nurastler

Saw this on the shelf, really enjoyed the Batch 197B of the uncut unfiltered so I figured I would give this a try.

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DJ in Iowa

Square One Urban Bourbon in St Louis

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Vince

TGIF!!!

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Nurastler

Didn’t win anything crazy in the allocation raffle today, but happy I was able to get a couple bottles.

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BourBIN

This is the biggest bottle I’ve ever gotten my hands on. Such a rare and highly sought after release I’m glad to add it to my collection. I open most of my bottles but this is a bottle I think I’d like to save for a special occasion at some point. What are some bottles in your collection that you’re waiting to open for a special occasion?

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Matt4183

Happy holidays

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Vince

I didn’t know Coors made Whiskey

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  • BourBen

    They make this too!

  • BourBen

    Five Trail

Nurastler

Happy thanksgiving everyone. Here are a few of the bottles I brought to share with everyone. #sipnthanksgiving

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Willie B.

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🥃

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Nancy Klein

Happy Thanksgiving! #SIPNThanksgiving

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Elizabeth SulCelline

#SIPNThanksgiving The buffet at my sister’s-in-law’s includes bourbon

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  • Bourbon Buff

    what dram are they pouring?

  • Elizabeth SulCelline

    Oh- there’s like 14 varieties!

Judy Swanson

#SIPNThanksgiving with the whole family today!

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Sharon Whitaker

You know it’s Thanksgiving when this gorgeous tree turns red! #SIPNTHANKSGIVING @sipn

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DJ in Iowa

Oak & Eden Bourbon and Vine

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Stan Moore

Happy Thanksgiving

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Rachel Faulkner

Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoying some turkey and stuffing tonight. #SIPNThanksgiving

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Beth Bendl

#SIPNTHANKSGIVING @sipn soooo gloriously stuffed

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Theresa M

Thankful for my husband who cooked today! Delicious!

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Happy Lady

While the turkey isn't perfect, the charcuterie board was picked clean ❤️. Thankful for friends who understand I can't cook but know how to entertain. 😊. #SIPNThanksgiving

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Lori

#SIPNThanksgiving Love thanksgiving food & family!

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Kevin Larson

The guest in the neighborhood Thanksgiving morning.. #SIPNThanksgiving

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Jessica Roeger

Thanksgiving 2024! #SIPNThanksgiving

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DJ in Iowa

RD One Amburana Wood Finish

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BourBIN

Elmer T Lee tonight. Entered my name in a couple of raffles in the area so this botttle is perfect to wind down in the anticipation of maybe scoring big. Pleasant sweet almost sour nose. Reminds me of a crisp apple cider. Fantastic on the palate as well. Light and thin yes but delivers a great flavor for the proof and no ethanol.

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Buoni Viaggi Sempre

#SIPNThanksgiving To all the bourbon enthusiasts out there, I hope your Thanksgiving table is brimming with delicious food and your tumbler is filled with only the finest bourbon!

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Matt4183

Goodnight vibes with bourbon and cigar

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BourBIN

My particular bottle is an older release so there is old MGP in this and that older MGP just hit different. I’m getting a mouthwatering brown sugar. Behind that I get bright cherries and also a bit of nuttiness. Tastes like a combination of Buffalo Trace, Wild Turkey and Heaven Hill. And I’m here for it! Oh man, well aged bourbon hits me. The flavor is deep and old. Dusty. Not as much cherry but still brown sugar and nuttiness. Fantastic balance and complexity for days. This is a bourbon where I would want to sit in silence doing nothing and just really explore all the flavors.

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HeavyBourbon

Just a little tasting

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  • BourBen

    Russell’s 15 is legit

Bourbonatic

I need to turn 50 more often…was totally spoiled!

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  • Bourbon Buff

    Need to become friends with your friends 😀

BourBen

Tonight calls for it!

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  • Rebel01

    Nice… The EH Taylor is BP is one of my favs

BourBIN

Lot B Crisp apple and pear on the nose. No ethanol or oak here. Palate is like velvet. Smooth and creamy silk texture. Excellent blend of berry and aged oak. Surprisingly long finish for the low proof and drinks special. A great bottle to share with someone just getting into the hobby. If you want to try a nice bottle at a bar and are new to bourbon I would highly recommend. You can’t really go wrong with this bottle.

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Vince

TGIF!!

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BourBIN

Tried this bottle at a bar with a Buddy and wet damn near finished the entire bottle. That’s when I realized I needed a bottle for myself. Perfect blend of sweet minty freshness and Aged chocolate oak. Very complex flavor and full body. My favorite rye by a long shot and definitely one I’d recommend if you normally don’t drink ryes and prefer a heavy bourbon influence with the best notes of rye spice.

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Matt4183

Happy Holidays such a great painting

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HeavyBourbon

Santa says cheers

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BourBIN

My favorite bottle and an absolute must on my shelf. I’ve had several of these bottles and although they’re sight barrels, they’ve always ever been great or fantastic. Such an inviting sweet nose. Strawberry and grape. Sweetness carries over beautifully On the palate without it being sour. Very minimal oak and just that great Buffalo Trace sweetness.

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Nurastler

Todays pickup.

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Stan Moore

Pretty nice pick up for a Wednesday

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BourBIN

Corn right off the bat. Figured since it’s a corn whiskey but definitely not hiding on the nose. The 20 year age is really showing too with rich caramel and dark vanilla flavors. Still getting ethanol and astringency. I’m getting spicy cornbread on the palate and finish? Definitely unique drinking highs fed corn whiskey. I think it was a good experiment but a little too crazy flavors for me.

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  • BourBen

    Your collection of bourbon is quite outstanding!

  • BourBIN

    Thanks man! It’s been a real treat collecting these bottles and I love trying new ones to grow my horizons.

john summers

Bourbon chocolate pecan pie - ‘tis the season

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  • Bourbon Buff

    I need to get my hands on this😁

  • Jay Miller

    looks amazing!

  • john summers

    Tasted even better than it looks!

Vince

TGIF!!!

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Stan Moore

A Midwinter Nights Dram Act 11 Scene 9 I’m really enjoying this pour. Picked up Act 12 Scene 7 a few days ago and can’t wait to pop the cork on it.

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Nurastler

Alto pickups today. Hopefully hit more on the raffle tonight.

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Stan Moore

Just pick up a 1792 12 year

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  • Que314

    I bought a bottle last week. Not a bad buy at all. Still enjoying it. 🥃

BourBIN

Peanut butter/cookie butter on the nose. Rich vanilla and caramel. Oh man I’m getting leather and tobacco as well. One of the best noses of any bourbon. No ethanol. Tobacco, leather and dark oak on the palate. Such an amazing flavor. A perfect contrast to the Buffalo Trace sweetness. Such a great bottle and one of my favorites.

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Nurastler

Didn’t win anything at the latest raffle. But got a lot of good bottles during the allocation season. Excited to open them up and give them a try.

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  • Jay Miller

    you got some good options there!

  • Nurastler

    Thanks I appreciate it! Excited to open and share over the holiday

john summers

The lazy man’s old fashioned if you are ever in a pinch, hosting, or don’t want to mix one up yourself. Honestly decent option when in a pinch

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john summers

Christmas cocktail: Bourbon of your choice- I used woodinville this time but peanut butter whiskey is also a perfect option. Blend together with ice cream (chocolate here), chocolate syrup, milk, and some extra bourbon as well at the end

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  • Jay Miller

    thanks for sharing the short recipe!

BourBIN

Last time I had this bottle I wasn’t too impressed. It was astringent, hot and a bit thin. This time around I’m getting much less ethanol. Sweet sugar nose I can feel a cavity forming just by nosing this. Sour apple on the nose. Ohh yess this is exactly why I don’t judge a bourbon by the first pour. Is bottle has opened up enormously and not that ethanol and heat isn’t blowing out my tastebuds I’m able to get the nuanced flavors behind the proof. Still a bit thin finish and a Kentucky huh at the end but delicate sweetness in the palate. Like when you add sugar and strawberries. Or Honey Nut Cheerios with sugar on top.

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Stan Moore

8 days to Christmas pour

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Matt4183

Good way to relax this evening

12

Stan Moore

My 7 days to Christmas pour Weller Antique 107.

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EJacks

Little hump day smoked old fashioned featuring a classic woodford reserve 👌🏼

12

William gardner

3 toasted bottles. Which should I open for Christmas ?

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  • john summers

    Michter’s

Stan Moore

My 6 days to Christmas pour 1792 bottled in bond

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  • Vince

    Awesome setup

  • Stan Moore

    Thank you!!

mr George

Jack Daniels tribute to Frank Sinatra #sinatracentury

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mr George

Pappy van winkle 2024 release

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  • john summers

    Jealous been trying to get some myself. How was it?

William gardner

Todays pickups!

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Vince

TGIF!!

10

Nurastler

Enjoying some ECBP B524 tonight.

9

BourBIN

Was able to snag an elusive Weller 107 store pick today so time to make some space and finish the current 107. Dark chocolate and ripe strawberries on the nose. A bit of ethanol but carried with it is rich thick syrupy dark chocolate sweetness.

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john summers

‘Tis the season. Anyone else do their own 12 days of bourbon leading up to Christmas?

11

Nurastler

Got a couple more bottles today, one more raffle to go.

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Thin Brew Line est 2020

Not what I expected but not bad either. Oak & vanilla at the start quickly followed by noted of honey. Concluded with a dash of spice.

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Thin Brew Line est 2020

Chestnut Farms Bottled in Bond! Trying to make it last but it ain't easy!

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Stan Moore

Today’s pickup while visiting family in Tulsa OK.

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Stan Moore

5 days to Christmas pour Bardstown origin series. Celebrating my Sister -N- Laws birthday.

10

BourBIN

Such a delight on the nose and palate. They just don’t make them how they used to. Well aged deep dark oak aged beautifully. Hard to believe this bottle is 132 proof by the lack of heat I get but the amount of rich flavor I get is immense. Fantastic finish as well. Lasts for miles and my mouth is watering for more.

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BourBIN

Chocolate milkshake on the nose. Cinnamon and caramel as well. The palate has a nice sweet oak flavor and vanilla that coats the mouth well with a tad of ethanol. Very unique flavor and adds a nice variety to my bar.

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Nurastler

Tonight’s pour.

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Matt4183

Merry Christmas to all and to all a goodnight

10

Stan Moore

2 days to Christmas pour from my infinity bottle. Had a friend over a few weeks ago and by looks of the decanter he liked it.

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john summers

Nice pour for Christmas eve eve

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Nurastler

Missed out on the last raffle of the year. Ended up grabbing these.

10

Stan Moore

Christmas Eve pour Woodford reserve Master’s Collection Madeira Cask Finish. Merry Christmas to all the bourbon enthusiast.

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“Florida” Steve

Christmas gift, holy crap!

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Nate

Christmas came early this year! Never had WLW or Saz 18, let alone 3 of each. I'm also excited to try the new taylor barrel proof!

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  • BourBen

    Damn!

  • john summers

    Santa came through this year

Nurastler

Got a few bottles as gifts this year. Merry Christmas everyone!

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Willie B.

Merry Christmas 🎄🎅🏾

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Stan Moore

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas!

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Willie B.

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Vince

TGIF!

10

Stan Moore

Spec’s bourbon drop Smith St. Downtown Houston camping out all night. Old Forester’s single barrel in a solo cup.

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Stan Moore

Spec’s Bourbon drop. The 14 hour sitting in line was worth it. 8 of 10 store picks.

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DJ in Iowa

Iron Wolf Bourbon

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Dave

Nice heavy oak aroma with a slight burn. Slightly leathery. Strong oaky flavour that lingers on the tongue. Burns on the tongue but not in the throat. Aftertaste is lighter than expected. A decent sharing bourbon.

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Darnish Reddy Billa

Pregaming for 2025

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BourBen

A couple of good pick ups before tomorrow!

14

Nurastler

Cheers everyone, happy new year!

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  • Jay Miller

    Happy New Year!

john summers

Happy New Year! Brought in 2025 in the Caribbean - didn't find much good bourbon to drink there unfortunately but found these delicious cakes. Always loved rum cakes....but bourbon cake is obviously 100x better!

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Vince

Happy New Year!!

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Willie B.

Cheers to the New Years🥃

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BourBIN

New year, new cork pop. Parker’s double barrel blend is one of my favorite bottles and I finished my last bottle of it quicker than I think any other bottles. Down to my last bottle and oh my gosh this nose is intoxicating. Reminds me of George T Stagg with the aroma of dark grape notes but more complex with oven roasted peanuts, powdered sugar and pixy stix. I could smell this all day Ooo explosion of flavor. Like a rocket ship taking off with all my tastebuds strapped to it. The smallest of sips delivers such an explosion of flavor. Grape and dark oak coats the palate with a syrupy thickness and finish for miles. There’s nothing negative I can say.

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Matt4183

Grate paring to start off the new year

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Vince

TGIF Battle of the Bands bottles!!!

10
  • SmokeyMower

    loved that slipknot whiskey. Just bought my 4th bottle of it today.

BourBIN

Nice sweet cherries on the nose. A bit of dusty peanut as well and zero ethanol. Very pleasant. Reminds me of old school MGP. Peanut and cherry transfers well on the palate. Decent texture and finish. Normally this bottle is a standout in my collection but today it’s just not performing how I’m used to. Maybe it’s since I’m getting over a cold my senses are dulled.

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Nurastler

Starting the night with some 1924.

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BourBIN

Fantastic nose. Smells like a frozen chocolate covered banana. Caramelized sugar and sweet oak. Nice sweet syrupy wood covers the palate. Very viscous. Getting some strawberries and cherries on the back end of the palate. The palate is great but the nose is fantastic. Finish is medium to long.

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Merx

Friday Ryeday with Sagamore Rye. A true Maryland rye with all the rye tasting notes from mint to dill and the spicy pepper. Enjoying in a sweet B-More, which is a 2 and half ounce pour with a bar spoon of PX Sherry. Smooths the rye out and brings the herbacious notes forward. Cheers and good pouring!

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  • john summers

    Have missed seeing the pig. Happy New Year

  • Jay Miller

    yeah, looks good

Merx

Loving this Dry Fly Washington state Triticale Whiskey. 101 proof makes it drinks great neat or in an old fashioned. Triticale is a wheat and rye hybrid that gives the sweetness of the wheat for the "wheater"in you and the spicy of rye for all you "rye" guys. Give this a try! You won't be disappointed! Cheers and good pouring!

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Merx

Who knew PBR made a whiskey? This crystal clear 80 proof whiskey has a four grain mash bill of 52%corn  28%Barley 3% rye and 17% wheat. It is aged for 5 seconds. Smells like cheap tequilla and tastes citrusy sweet, hint of peach with a "bread" like funk. Not for everybody but nice find. I got it at @delanceywinenyc for under 20 dollars.

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  • user-2204

    The best statement on the bottle says “Aged 6 seconds”

BourBIN

Sweet candy on the nose. Like grape spree. No ethanol or oak on the nose at all. Not a super complex nose just candy sugar. First sip feels like I’m taking a bite out of a grape gusher. Thick and viscous syrup costs my palate. Extreme sweetness that masks the ethanol well. Back end of the palate is a bit lacking. Definitely top heavy on flavor. Finish is good and lasts but there isn’t much flavor, just a pleasant but noticeable Kentucky hug.

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ThatOneDudeRyan

This just in! Remus Gatsby Sample from LuxCo. Can’t wait to try this one out.

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  • Jay Miller

    How was it?

  • ThatOneDudeRyan

    I put it up against the 2022 and I like it more. Sweet and a little baking spice on the front. Finishes with Toffee, Chocolate and must.

BoubonLady

Blade and Bow! Fantastic! Smooth will have again

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BoubonLady

1792 Full Proof. Warm insides. First taste is sweet then warms up. Yes

10

BourBIN

EHT BP is grape jolly ranchers vanilla laffy taffy flavor bomb on the nose. Just pure cavity inducing candy with no ethanol. Every sip I taste is an explosion that activates all my taste buds and makes my mouth water. Sweet grape flavor transfers through and long finish. Surprisingly low ethanol for the level of flavor I get. Fantastic bottle.

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john summers

A great daily sipper and love the subtle taste almost like a smokiness or hint of rich dark chocolate (hence the cocoa)

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ArcaneAlcohometry

Yess! The Eagle Rare Bourbon Whiskey is indeed one of the rare finds any one can feel blessed for. Masterfully crafted and carefully aged for no less than 10 years, it's more of a bliss of pure perfection and taste aged to one like never before.

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Matt4183

Wild Turkey 101 takes me back in the day

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  • SmokeyMower

    always reminds me of being 16 years old and ready to fight and listen to Hank! Good times 😂😂😂😂😂

Dave

Not a lot of oak in the aroma. Not much aroma at all tbh. Generic mild flavour and quite smooth. Doesn’t burn going down. Mouthfeel is great. Has an orange candy note and a hint of vanilla in the finish. Good but overpriced in my opinion. It’s like a smoother Makers Mark. I’m new to Bourbon tasting notes though so don’t take my word for it, lol. Logged this as the High West Prairie Bourbon but the label just says Bourbon. Not sure if there’s a different label for Canada imports or if this version just isn’t in the database.

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Vince

TGIF!!!

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john summers

Smoked Old Fashioned with Blanton’s to bring in the weekend

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Stan Moore

Setting in my happy place having a pour of Pursuit United and watching my Houston Texans.

11

BourBIN

Dusty Cinnamon up front on the nose. Aged subtle cherry and not much else. Zero ethanol as well. Good nose but nothing stands out. Palate is nice sweet oak and coats palate well. Medium finish and flavor to be honest. Not too much going on. Ethanol is present and definitely tastes old and oaky but that’s about it.

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BourBIN

This bottled in bond expression has plenty of cornbread and butter. Caramel on the back but corn is definitely prominent but sweet rather than grainy. This drinks actually amazing. Nice rich texture and coats my palate well with cornbread and syrup. Good finish and leaves you with a nice flavor that you can linger on.

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Jay Miller

Woodford Reserve never disappoints!

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  • Ash

    I haven’t tried the Double Oak yet but love the regular. Would you say it’s even nicer?

john summers

Visited Mace in NYC “One of the World’s 50 Best Bars” Sancho Pepper: Bourbon, olive oil, wakama, lemon bitter, sancha peoper Had a nice citrus flavor balanced with the olive oil adding a smooth finish to the bourbon

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BourBIN

Andes chocolate mint and like herbs or a grassy field in the fall after a morning fog clears up. No ethanol and a rich nose. Andes chocolate transfers beautifully on the palate. Thick texture and coats palate well. Good finish that’s lasts a while and leaves a good fresh spearmint flavor at the end.

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BourBIN

Caramel and vanilla on the nose with a bit of peanut on the back end. I guess I can get flintstone vitamins but that’s only because that note is mentioned so many times. Very balanced sweetness right up front. It’s actually really hard to pick out prominent notes. The experience is all that I can think of. Starts of very subtle and gentle but then gradually grows. I guess I get sweet oak and a little nuttiness. Medium finish and just a great sipper.

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Nurastler

Got a few Buffalo trace store picks today, couldn’t pass them up.

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BourBen

Picked up one for myself and one for a buddy…..waiting for him to stop by so we can try it!

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  • Merx

    2 great bottles! Cheers and good pouring!

Vince

TGIF!!

13

Pfotey

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Stan Moore

Uncorking my first pour of Old Grand-Dad tonight! Picked up this beauty three weeks ago and can't wait to taste it #OldGrandDad #WhiskeyNight

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  • Merx

    Cheers and good pouring!

  • Bourbon Buff

    how was it?

  • Stan Moore

    It’s really a good pour sweet ,oaky and hint of spice. I bought it at MSRP $149

Merx

Friday Ryeday with a local 82 proof crushable bottle. Bricktucky Bourbon from Garden State Distillery.High rye bourbon with 21 percent rye. Snickerdoodle and Graham cracker and baking spice.Cheers and good pouring!

15

Nurastler

National championship game and some Russell reserve private barrel.

14

Matt4183

Grate paring on this one

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Mike

Hot at first strong vanilla

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  • JC

    What are you drinking?

Vince

TGIF!!

12

john summers

First time trying Great Jones and loved it. Extremely smooth with a subtle taste of vanilla

12

JC

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Stan Moore

Holladay Soft Red Wheat Spec’s Store pic On the palate: Semi-creamy mouthfeel,Initial flavors of toffee and charred oak Developing into leather, mixed nuts, and fig notes.

12

BourBIN

Super dense and rich peanuts and syrup. One of the best bourbons I’ve ever nosed especially that isn’t barrel proof. Maple syrup and pancakes this is just oozing breakfast flavors. I’m even getting orange juice and bacon! The smallest sips coats my palate with rich dark oak. Flavor drinks more than 100 proof for sure with very little if any ethanol.

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Matt4183

Good times last night

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john summers

One of the most flavorful bourbons I’ve had in this price range lately. Was not expecting it but had a subtle hint of smoke that left a great taste balanced with a minty flavor.

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Vince

Relaxing

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DJ in Iowa

Angels Envy Rye and Montecristo White Series

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  • pairs perfectly!

Merx

On the nose, notes of marshmallow, charred oak, sweet brown sugar syrup, chocolate, and dark fruit. The palate is a creamy, viscous, and  sweet combination of milk chocolate, graham cracker,  caramel,  vanilla, oak, rich dark fruit, and chocolaate covered cherry It finishes long and sweet. It coats your mouth with cocoa, graham crackers and  fruit, then leather, oak, light pepper, and char. This complexity and consistency from the nose to swallow is worth all  the Fandom  It swallows with little heat, likely  due to its sweetness, viscosity, and moderate proof. Overall, this approachable crushable  pour is dessert.

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  • john summers

    One of my go-to pours. Glad you enjoyed as well

  • BigAl

    Me too!

Nurastler

Finally found the Elijah Craig C924 to complete the set for 2024. Looking forward to blinding it against the A and B batch.

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  • user-4077

    I preferred the B batch for 2024. C was still good, A came up short for me.

Vince

TGIF!!

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  • Matt4183

    nice setup and a great pour

Nurastler

Still looking for this years 1924. But got a few good pickups. Anyone had the Belle Meade before?

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  • Dave

    What is the Russel’s like? Saw that the other day and thinking of picking one up.

BourBIN

Buttered charred steak on the nose. Meaty and rich nose that is dark and musky. Caramel and vanilla on the back end. Controlled explosion as soon as the bourbon hits my palate. Like a demolition of a building, chain explosions and collapses straight down. Mouth waters right away as well and all my taste buds are rocked awake and activated. Meaty buttery charred steak actually transfers through. I get heat upfront like my mouth gets warm but I don’t get ethanol or heat going down my throat. Very rich thick and dense and a long finish.

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john summers

Nice way to get ahead of the week with an old fashioned (and extra heavy pour)

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Nurastler

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BourBIN

Cinnamon and spice upfront. Most old forester bottles I’ve tried have been too spicy for me and the spice can be confused for heat. Also getting pear on the back end. Warning vanilla sweetness and you get a very pleasant spice. Very little ethanol and I can’t get over how warming the pour is. Feels like a hug and nice long finish.

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Nurastler

Persistence pays off. Glad to get a bottle this year.

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BourBIN

Such a great sweetness grape candy. The more bottles I have and try the more I realize just how special EH Taylor Single Barrel is. On the palate sweet grape transfers through. No ethanol and such a rich sweetness that makes my mouth water. If I can only have one bottle to drink for the rest of my life it would be this bottle. This is my favorite daily sipper.

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Vince

TGIF!!!

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john summers

Bringing on the weekend

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Willie B.

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  • Anthony Roberts

    Right on

BourBIN

This bottle always puts a smile on my face. It is such a pleasant bottle all around from the nose to palate, the flavor and even finish. One of those bottles you can turn your brain off and just enjoy. Sweet oak on the nose and vanilla oak on the palate.

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Merx

Superbowl Sunday with a pour for each side. Guests have to stay with that pour, though! Two champions both bottles and teams! Where you at on this one! Chiefs or Eagle? HhBIB or 1792BIB? OLD Overholt 114 or Jack Daniels Bonded? Yep Rye is the Superbowl too! Cheers and good pouring!

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  • john summers

    Heaven Hill for Eagles. Or eagle rare for the birds

  • BourBen

    Eagles!

john summers

Super Bowl Sunday pour with some soft pretzels in time for kickoff. Let’s go Eagles

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Nancy Klein

Enjoying the game! 🏈🥃 @sipnbourbon #SipnBourbonSweepstakes

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Stan Moore

Anniversary celebrations just got a notch higher! I've been waiting for the perfect moment to pop the cork on this Willett, and what better occasion than our special day? And, of course, we had to bring out my wife's favorite - Fortaleza tequila!

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BourBIN

Cheers for the Super Bowl! My Chicago Bears may be out but that isn’t stopping me from enjoying some bourbon while watching the big game. Canton Distillery Bourbon is really more of a novelty bottle but it’s actually not bad. 90 proof so not much ethanol or heat. Tastes a bit young with some wheat but actually not bad. Great to bring to a Super Bowl Party to mix with of have neat. #SipnBourbon #SipnBourbonSweepstakes

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  • john summers

    Super cool

Merx

That's all she wrote. The game and this bottle are done. A great night. Congrats to the Eagles! Philly, you got it! Cheers, cheesesreaks and good pouring!

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  • Jay Miller

    cheers to that!

john summers

Old Fashioned Tuesday 🥃

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Ian Miller

The only way to get over the Chiefs embarrassing loss… Excited to try 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirit. Love the easy ordering and lightning fast shipping through the SIPN platform!

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BourBen

She’s hot!…..even after a few sips……a lot going on with this one and all sorts of flavors on the end!

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Nurastler

Getting the weekend started.

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Nurastler

Was second in line in the drop this morning wanted the Stagg Jr but settled for Blanton’s Straight from the Barrell.

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  • john summers

    Still a nice snag!

  • Nurastler

    Yea I am not going to complain! Going to have to pop it open soon.

EJacks

Little Makers Mark to make Valentine’s Day that much better!

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john summers

Four Roses has a hint of caramel and bold flavor. Did not have the highest expectations by smell but had a smooth taste that offset this

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Stan Moore

Nice way to wrap up the weekend! The Dram of the weekend is the Larceny A124. A smooth finish to a productive weekend.

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BourBIN

Got my bottle from Sipn Bourbon a few days ago and I was finally able to try 10th mountain! Smells like Carmel corn and honey no ethanol even from the fresh cork pop. Texture is a bit thin but there is a lot of sweet flavor and reminds me of Carmel candies, corn and wheat. A very approachable bottle of bourbon that any level of whiskey enthusiast can enjoy.

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Bourbon Steve R

Old Forester The 117 Series Warehouse I Barrels. On the nose I get honey, cinnamon and stone fruit. On the palate I get a sweet and rich syrup with chocolate notes. The finish is long with oak, pepper and a little bit of a coffee taste. Overall I really enjoyed this pour. No harshness and well balanced all the way through. Definitely grab a bottle if you ever get the chance! Cheers! 🥃🥃

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Nurastler

Enjoying some green river full proof on a snowy day.

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  • Willie B.

    Green River is definitely one of my favorite🥃

Matt4183

Good times here, let's go,USA 🇺🇸

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BourBIN

Smells explosive in flavor and literally with a good amount of ethanol from the cork pop. Followed behind the heat I get vanilla and berries. The longer this pour opens up, the more flavor I get. When it comes to Stagg (Jr) I know to take half the size sips than I do for other bottles. But that’s why I love it too. One glass of this bottle lasts me 2 times longer than any other bottle. So little delivers so much flavor. Every sip floods my tastebuds with concentrated grape flavor like a boozy grape gusher. Long finish and as long as you respect this bottle with small sips, this bottle is fantastic.

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BourBen

Any kind of bourbon goes good with a game like this!

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  • john summers

    Agreed

john summers

Nothing better than a great pour while cheering on team USA in this close hockey game

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Vince

TGIF!!!

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  • Stan Moore

    I really like that bottle and I replace it often

BourbonHunter_CA

Looking forward to this first pour! 🥃🥃🥃

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DJ in Iowa

Beer whisky and food at Flat Branch in Columbia

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john summers

Never go wrong with Bulleit

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Willie B.

So many to choose from, I think I'll take them all 🥃to the weekend cheers!!!!

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Merx

Friday is Rye-day with Knob Creek Single Barrel Rye. Ending the week with a 115 proof hugs! And it is a store pick! @midvalleywine On the nose and pallate, you get brown sugar, caramel, dried orange lemon, pepper, and baking spice. The finish is long and slightly sweet with orange peel, lime,and pepper. A great pour to end a great week. Cheers and good pouring!

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john summers

Super smooth and a subtle nutty flavor and hint of vanilla. Immediately after opening the bottle had a great impression by nose

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BourbonHunter_CA

Love the store picks on the Full Proof and Antique 107.

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BourbonHunter_CA

The Weller12 is amazing!

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BourbonHunter_CA

Both these bottles are good but if I had to pick one I'd choose the Wyatt Earp.

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Stan Moore

Uncorked my John J. Bowman single barrel today - the perfect ending to a perfect day! A great day deserves a great bourbon.

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Vince

Today was a good day

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Anthony Roberts

Key to a good casino day? Bourbon

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  • Merx

    indeed! What did they have?

Bourbon Steve R

I know it’s a fall release but it took me awhile to get my hands on Shortbarrel The Bees Knees IV (Florida)! This is my first bottle and review of theirs. Nose: As expected, a lot of honey with a caramel syrup aroma coming through. Palate: They describe it as “bit o honey” and I couldn’t agree more! Sprinkle on the cinnamon and that is exactly what I taste. Finish: Very creamy and this is where I taste the oak come through on a long finish. It just coats your mouth and warms you up. The honey lingers from start to finish and it’s everything I could hope for. I feel this is a must try for any bourbon lover and I can’t wait to try more of their offerings! Cheers! 🥃🥃

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  • Merx

    I am gonna look out for that one. Cheers and good pouring!

  • Bourbon Steve R

    Hard to find but totally worth it! Cheers! 🥃

BourBIN

I was nervous opening this bottle hoping it would live up to the hype. But oh my god as soon as the aroma hit my nose I knew this was a winner. Vanilla and a dusty funk those older Elijah Craig’s have. A bit of ethanol but such a rich and dark oak flavor. Dusty notes transfer through so well on the palate.High proof oak Bomb. Dark wood sugars, thick and almost chewy texture. Dark chocolate is coming through and finish for miles. Fantastic bottle.

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BourbonHunter_CA

Such a great pour! I wish I would have grabbed a back up before they were gone.

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  • Merx

    Definitely awesome. Highly underrated. Cheers and good pouring!

Chloe

A well-balanced bourbon with rich caramel, vanilla, and oak notes. It offers a smooth, slightly spicy finish, making it a great choice for both sipping neat and mixing in classic cocktails.

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  • Ash

    BT is my go to if I’m not doing anything fancy. Lovely finish and such a good price.

Bourbon Steve R

Tonight's pour is Willet 8 year Wheated. The nose has sweet notes like caramel, vanilla, and honey. On the palate I’m getting an almost cherry and grape cola feel. Very sweet. On the finish I get lingering sweet fruit and oak flavors. I have heard mixed reviews on this bottle but I can’t say I’m disappointed at all. Cheers! 🥃🥃

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john summers

This bartender knew what he was doing - nice rock, extra cherries, and heavy pour of bourbon

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  • Merx

    Looks good! Cheers and good pouring!

  • john summers

    Was delicious! Cheers to you as well

Merx

Hump Day. Basic Bourbon line up for a blind and blend test. They are all winners. Remember, "SOMETIMES THE BEST SEATS AT THE GAME ARE THE CHEAP SEATS. YOU COULD CATCH A HOMERUN." ....AND TELL EM MERX SENT YA! Cheers and good pouring!

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  • john summers

    Which won?

Bourbon Steve R

Taking Weller Wednesday to a whole new level! Can’t wait to light up a Cohiba and sip my favorite Weller bourbons! Cheers! 🥃🥃

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BourBIN

Vanilla and cherry on the nose. A bit of rye spice also punches through but subtle. The nose is a bit delicate and not overpowering. This bottle isn’t a pour that’ll blow your socks off but more one that’s easier to approach. Maple and apple on the first few sips. A bit of vanilla too. Not too complex and a bit thin. Finish was also thin and left me wanting a bit more. I don’t have any complaints on this bottle but there’s nothing that draws me to this on my shelf.

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BourbonHunter_CA

Weller Full Proof Store Pick is a banger!

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Nurastler

Was finally able to grab a bottle today.

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Vince

TGIF!!!

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BourBIN

This bottle is more of a niche bottle and one I don’t reach for often. It’s very sweet and syrupy and almost too sweet and overwhelming. I have a sweet tooth and even this is a bit much. It would taste amazing drizzled over pancakes. I treat this as a desert drink and I only have half an ounce of that. A neat bottle to have and definitely something to mix things up form my usual bottles.

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BourbonHunter_CA

Tasty pour tonight!

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Ash

Just got this from my wife for my birthday. I’ve never tried it before but I’ve wanted to for YEARS. So so so excited to finally see what I’ve been missing.

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  • john summers

    Happy birthday- enjoy!

  • Ash

    Thanks you 🥃

Nurastler

Enjoying some knob creek 12 to start the night.

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  • Ian Miller

    Fantastic choice!

Bourbon Steve R

Had a great haul in Kentucky today!

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Ian Miller

Little bit of Knob Creek Seven with the gentlemen on this fine evening. Go Bruins!

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BourbonHunter_CA

Saturday find!

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BourBIN

Oh my gosh the aroma is spilling out of this bottle. Syrup sweet oak dark chocolate almost straight up cacao. I also get spearmint freshness in the best way possible. Rush of flavors overtake my taste buds with sweet spearmint and makes my moth water. Thick texture, syrupy mouthfeel and rich dark oak. Long finish and every time I open this bottle I always seem to pour a little more every time.

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Merx

Happy National Bottled in Bond Day! Cheers and good pouring!

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Bourbon Steve R

Batch 2 Hunt Complete! Finally snagged @oldforester 1924! Missed Batch 1, but this batch 2 is 🔥 🥃 Tasting Notes: Nose: Sweet fruits, baking spice, oak. Palate: Caramel, nuts, spice, oak. Finish: Long, vanilla, oak, spice. Full review here: https://bourbonsteve.substack.com/p/old-forester-1924-review I really enjoyed this pour but I am still trying to get my hands on a batch 1 to compare the 2 batches. Has anyone tried both? Which batch was better? Cheers! 🥃🥃

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  • Stan Moore

    Picked up to day and your correct 🔥

BourbonHunter_CA

Thanks Sipn Bourbon Team

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Nurastler

Thank you SIPN bourbon team! Have to celebrate national bottled in bond day with one of my favorites.

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BourBIN

Oh man the nose on this is so rich and creamy. Grape laffy taffy on the nose as well as a creamy vanilla bean ice cream. Color is light given the lower proof but the nose is full of flavor without any ethanol. So delicate upfront and honestly thin I’m almost fooled into thinking there will be no flavor but right as the drink hits my mid to back palate I get greeted with a pleasant vanilla and bright sweetness. Thin finish as well but the rich balanced mid palate experience makes up for that and still a favorite bottle of mine.

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john summers

Old Fashioned Tuesdays

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Bourbon Steve R

Bottle kill!!!! This bottle never stood a chance…and now I need more!!!! Cheers! 🥃🥃

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Chris Hall

Old Carter and Caldwell “Long Live the Queen”. Cheers 🥃💨

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BourbonHunter_CA

Happy Weller Wednesday

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Chris Hall

Pairing fit for a king Cheers gang 🥃💨

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OtherBourbonGuys

When it’s the day after Mardi Gras but didn’t have your fill of king cake. Time for a king cake old fashioned using @thecocktailexperiment New Orleans King Cake syrup. One of my favorite whiskeys to use in an old fashioned is a rye and @sazeracrye is an easy choice. This was also a bottle I picked up from @sazerachouse after doing one of their complimentary tours in New Orleans. The bitters were a little experimental trying to figure what to do with this one, the chocolate was a way better choice.

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Vince

Looking forward to this one

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OtherBourbonGuys

#soloblind Had another fun one tonight! Always a blast to put two great pours head-to-head and see how they stack up. Larceny A122 vs. C923—both have been open for a while, bringing their own unique profiles to the table. #geauxblind Here’s how they compared: Larceny A122 🔥 Proof: 124.4 🌾 Mashbill: 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley 👃 Nose: Dark fruit, and tobacco leaf with noticeable heat. 👅 Palate: Earthy with toasted hazelnut, dry oak, and brown sugar. Rich and full of heat. 🎯 Finish: Long and warming, bringing layers of spice, burnt oak, and brown sugar. Larceny C923 🔥 Proof: 126.6 🌾 Mashbill: 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley 👃 Nose: Muted aromas with hints of brown butter, and charred oak. 👅 Palate: Baked bread, and vanilla, but leather dominated the profile. A mix of sweet and spice, but less complexity. 🎯 Finish: Cinnamon, oak, and brown sugar. 🏆 In the end, A122 edged this one out with a richer nose and a longer, more complex finish. Another great #soloblind in the books!

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  • Stan Moore

    Beautiful

Michael Edwards

Reviewed Old Forester 1920. At 115 proof, it has a great smell and is very smooth. I highly recommend this pour.

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Chris Hall

Old Louisville 11 year Cheers🥃

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BourbonHunter_CA

Thirsty Thursday

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BourBIN

Brown sugar and pleasant sweet spearmint on the nose. Very aromatic without it being too in my face. The ryes I don’t like are the ones that smell herbal and pure lifesaver mint winter fresh. But the sweet spearmint is more up my alley. On the palate the sugary run notes are definitely present and I like the blend which adds the rum sweetness to cut the rye flavor and leaving a pleasant sweet tropical spearmint flavor. Vanilla and cinnamon as well at the back end of the palate. Very unique bottle and I was pleasantly surprised by it.

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HeavyBourbon

Happy fRYEday

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Merx

Happy Friday-Ryeday with Rpughrider "Tge Big Stick Rye". I have enjoyed the rough rider series from Long Island Distillers, but had not tried their ryes. That had to change. So i picked up their cask strength "The Big Stick Rye". I grabbed itfrom @totalwine for 34 dollars. It is pot distilled at 121 proof and has a mash bill of 93% localy sourced Winter Rye and 7% malted barley that is fermented in champagne yeast. It is aged for a minimum of 1 year in American oak casks. The nose is sweet with caramel, citrus, and powdered sugar. Deeper whiffs are floral that brings out earthy notes of tobacco. The palate is complex with caramel and shortbread cookie. On the mid palate, it changes to mint, citrus peel and spicy cinnamon, and pepper. The finish is spicy and hot from high proof and a little drying . It is long and delivers a sound hug in the chest. It's a great sipper, neat or on the rocks. It also was great in cocktails where it stands up with its proof and complexity. Considering this, it 100 Blue Pig app4oved! CHEERS AND GOOD POURING!

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Merx

Happy Bottled in Bond day! Nope! Happy Bottled in Bond week here at BPR especially with Bulliet's latest expression a Bottled in Bond. And the big news is that it is their own distillate. No sourcing. No kidding. I picked it up for 53 dollars at @midvalleywine. Bulleit Bottled in Bond's mashbill is unstated but Bulleit normally  has a mashbill of 68% corn,  28% rye  and 4% malted barley. Master Blender Delicia James said in a Robb report interview that it is made with "their signature high rye mashbill and aged 7 year under bottled in bond standards." On the nose it is vanilla, caramel with hints of maple, and baking spice. The proof is noticable compared to the orignal expression. Deeper inhales bring oak char, brown sugar and cocoa powder. The palate matches.It starts sweet with caramel and vanilla moving to sweet maple, chocolate and end with a raspberry and a white strawberry note. The finish is maple, chocolate, light cinnamon and nutmeg. The swallow gives  a modest hug that quickly diminishes and is almost absent in following swallows. Bulleit as a brand has always been a good cocktail workhorse and this bottle keeps that tradition. For simplicity we tried it in an old fashioned with rich Demarara syrup and aztec chocolate bitters and then in a Manhattan with Cocchi Vermouth. For the complex test in a Boulevardier and in a Bourbon renewal. All were excellent and enhanced by the bourbons sweet notes, proof and spice. BULLEIT BOND is the fulfillment of the dream of being non sourced and is 100% Blue Pig approved! NOW GO TASTE THE DREAM!!!.....AND TELL EM MERX SENT YA!

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BourbonHunter_CA

Friday Bourbon Hunting Find.

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BourbonHunter_CA

Friday Bourbon Hunting Find.

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OtherBourbonGuys

The agave barrel project is coming along nicely.

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  • Merx

    Sounds great.I hope you post progress. Cheers and good pouring!

Vince

TGIF!!!

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Bourbon Steve R

As you can tell I enjoy a lot of offerings from Redwood Empire and I was finally able to crack open the Devils Tower High Rye Bourbon. Here is my review: Nose: A mix of sweet and spicy aromas, with notes of vanilla, fruit, rye spice and something I just can’t identify. Palate: sweetness and spice, with flavors of caramel, oak, and pepper with a thin mouthfeel. Finish: I found the finish short and dry. Some spicy warmth and oak linger but fall short of what I expected from Redwood Empire. This pour appears to have a big variance from other Redwood Empire expressions, and can be a bit of a mixed bag. This can lead to a sense of disappointment for those who are used to the consistency of other Redwood Empire products. I’ll definitely revisit this one in the near future but I was surprised that I wasn’t blown away like I usually am by their products. Have you tried this? What are your thoughts? Cheers! 🥃🥃

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  • Merx

    Great review. Cheers and good pouring.

Nurastler

Decided to have a wild turkey blind flight tonight.

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  • Merx

    Great choices. Which won?

  • Nurastler

    It went private select, Russell’s 10, Wild Turkey 70th and Kentucky Spirit. Can’t go wrong with any of them though.

john summers

Hudson whiskey - such a smooth and great pour

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OtherBourbonGuys

Little afternoon old fashioned on this lazy Saturday. Cheers.

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Bourbon Steve R

Celebrating tonight with a special bottle!

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Stan Moore

Just scored a coveted bottle of Old Forester 1924 while visiting my sister-in-law in Tulsa, Oklahoma! Having previously tasted it, I can attest to its exceptional quality. Looking forward to savoring this rare find

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john summers

Love the hint of vanilla. The subtle sweetness also makes it easy drinking

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BourBIN

Fresh cork pop and brown sugar coated banana spilling out the glass on the nose. Vanilla extract and a bit of cola. Surprisingly little ethanol for such high proof. Woah flavor blast right away. Ethanol as well but the flavor overpowers the heat. Flavor right up front of brown sugar and banana. Everything happens like a bolt of lightning then the ethanol evaporates and most of the flavor goes along with it. No ethanol really goes down making the high proof experience actually really enjoyable. It’s a great look at what 130 proof worth of flavor can taste like without blowing out your taste buds.

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BourbonHunter_CA

Old Fashioned Sunday.

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  • Merx

    Love Sagamore. Cheers and good pouring.

  • BourbonHunter_CA

    Cheers

BourBen

Saturday nights tasting lineup! It was a fun mix.

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  • Merx

    Great line up. Cheers and good pouring.

  • BourBen

    Thank you Merx!

Matt4183

Good bottle and evening

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Michael Edwards

Thank you SIPN for the Old Fashion / Lowball / Rocks glass. I will definitely be putting it to use! 🥃

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OtherBourbonGuys

Loving the new cup, thanks SIPN crew for the glass. Breaking it in tonight with a little Blade and Bow Old Fashioned. Cheers

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BourBen

Thank you SIPN! Can’t wait to crack open this beauty and pour it in my new glass!

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@bourbon_in_nyc

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Nurastler

An old fashion and the bourbon bible, not a bad Wednesday night.

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BourBIN

Little international traveling and not many bourbon selections in South America. Good thing Inited has little shooters of Buffalo Trace to get me by. Buffalo Trace is such a Great bourbon for the price point. I’ve noticed availability slowly increasing in my local stores and love how it’s always available on United Flights. I usually mix it with coke when I fly but whether it’s on the rocks, meat or mixed it is always a pleasant experience. Sweet bright flavor without much ethanol or burn.

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BourbonHunter_CA

Such a solid Rye pour.

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Stan Moore

Bourbon therapy. Penelope 10yr Estate Collection Single Barrel, a single barrel of bliss from the last bourbon drop.

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BourbonHunter_CA

First PinHook Rye.

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BourbonHunter_CA

Thursday Find.

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BourbonHunter_CA

Cracking this one tonight!

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OtherBourbonGuys

Fresh Crack Friday with an Eagle Rare pick from Capitol Tater Society. Cheers to the weekend.

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Merx

Friday is Rye-day with Templeton Midnight Rye and high rye Templeton Fortitude Bourbon. Reviews are coming soon. Happy Friday and happy Rye-day! Cheers and good pouring!

10

Vince

TGIF!!!

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DJ in Iowa

Piggyback 6 year to start the weekend!!

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Stan Moore

A smooth finish to the day, courtesy of Willett Straight Rye

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BourbonHunter_CA

Very smooth and flavorable.

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Nurastler

Went for the second pour of the 1792 bottled in bond, after the broken cork ended up just pouring some eagle rare.

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Merx

Fighting Cock "The Kicking Chicken" Heaven Hill made a bourbon to compete with Wild Turkey 101, called Fighting Cock 103, so the story goes. Fighting Cock is a Kentucky straight bourbon with a mash bill of 75% corn, 13% rye and 12% malted barley. It is NAS  but it is aged at least 6 years per their website and comes in at 103 proof. It is not available inmy area so i picked it up on @frootbat for 24 dollars. It was worth the fight! On the nose after dodging the ethanol, it is sweet with caramel, honeysuckle, with a background of fresh corn and nuts. Deeper whiffs bring in a little wood note that "young" or lighter charred barreled whiskies sometimes have. The nose reminded  me of Mellow Corn a bit. On the pallate it is vanilla syrup, caramel, moving quickly to add banana and  black pepper though the entire sip. The finish is consistent and a treat It short, leaving the results of proof as sweet, spicy heat amd some drying..The finish allows easy and quick follow up sips. It is a pleasing and easy sipper. Water is not needed but does lessen the sweetness a bit but brings out the cherry and banana notes. The swallow gives a quick, unremarkable mild hug. In cocktails it makes a good Old Fashioned and a better "Grand"Old fashioned. (An Old Fashioned with a few drops of Grand Marnier). In complex cocktails it gets lost. It speaks of its proof and adds a bit of caramel sweetness. We tried in a Mint Julep and Bourbon Smash. All were good. Overall fighting Cock is easy, crushable sipper that is not complex ordemanding. It is a simple, cheap thrill in a screw cap bottle that asks nothing bit gives a decent cheap pour. Cosidering all this. Fighting Cock is 100% Blue Pig Approved! NOW GO GRAB A FIGHTING COCK, AND TRY NOT TO LAUGH.....AND TELL EM MERX SENT YA!!!

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Stan Moore

Raising a glass at my friend's son's wedding celebration! The wife is indulging in Makers and Coke, while I prefer mine neat.

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Nurastler

A buddy bought me this had to break it open. Awesome concept for baseball fans. Whiskey a bit young and got a lot off sweet corn. But appreciate the gift

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BourbonHunter_CA

Single Barrel Saturday

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@bourbon_in_nyc

Bottle kill kind of night yesterday

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BourBIN

St Patricks Day festivities and want to get in the mood with Jameson 18. Corn and Wheat up front. Delicate honey. Little arctic pine like a Christmas tree. Dewy earthy notes. Not my favorite nose versus aged bourbons in my collection. Oh wow this is an experience to drink. It feels like a shockwave of flavor that quickly covers my palate. Thin body and texture and feels like it evaporates in the front of the palate. However the flavor still magically rushes to the rest of my tastebuds and the mid/back palate is rich and full of flavor. very balanced spiced apple.

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OtherBourbonGuys

Lazy Sunday after the St. Pats parade. Cheers to a great weekend.

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BourbonHunter_CA

Solid Sunday night pour.

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  • ATL_Bourbon

    Have you tried the Heartwood from ASW?

Merx

Happy Saint Patrick's Day from Blue Pig Reviews! GRAB A DRINK AND A KISS!... AND TELL EM MERX SENT YA! ! Cheers and good pouring! And Happy birthday to my daughter, Amanda!

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Matt4183

Grate times!

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BourBIN

Holy Smokey. This is my first time trying any decent scotch and honestly I’m not digging the nose. Way too smokey. Grape and like basil? Not a fan of the nose. Surprisingly the taste is a lot better. Still Smokey but definitely more palatable. Crisp apples and pleasant silky texture even though the proof is so low. I think I’m going to stick to bourbons for the time being. It’s more my happy place but nice to kid things up and try a Scotch.

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Chris Hall

Lux Row: Blood Oath 🩸pact 9🩸 Cheers 🥃

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Stan Moore

Simple and Satisfying Savoring the last pour of my Woodford Reserve Double Oak... but don't worry, a fresh bottle is waiting to be opened! #WoodfordReserve #DoubleOak #WhiskeyLove

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Welcome to the top shelf club

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Stan Moore

Here's a polished version: Exciting news! One of my favorite liquor stores just gave me a call - my Woodford Reserve Double Double Oak whiskey is ready for pickup! Finally got my hands on this bottle. Anyone else a fan of Woodford Reserve?

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Cheers to the weekend everyone!

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Merx

Happy Friday-Ryeday with Lot 40 Canadian Rye whisky! A pot stilled,100% rye that is 100% Blue Pig approved! Floral,herbacious, mildly sweet, and mildly spicy at 86 proof. An affordable and good sipper for ending the week and excellent in a Rye and Rum Old Fashioned! Cheers and good pouring!

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Vince

TGIF!!!!

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Nurastler

Going to be a good flight night.

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  • Nurastler

    Order ended up 1924, 1920, Single Barrel and 1910. Really can’t go wrong with any of these.

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The 🖤 Manhattan ready for some 🏀 madness

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Chris Hall

Awesome delivery today 🥃💨

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OtherBourbonGuys

A little his and hers Sipn Sunday. Cheers.

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Stan Moore

Sunday funday winding down with a dram of fine Booker's bourbon.

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Matt4183

Good times

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BourBIN

Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend tonight! High intensity high flavor in this bottle!

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BigAl

Friday “Bourbon After 5” in Andover. Great way to end the week, and this Wheel Horse was smooth and delicious.

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  • ArcaneAlcohometry

    Awesome!

BourBen

SIPN by the fire with the misses!

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Bourbon Steve R

Enjoying a sweet pour that even the wife enjoys. Cheers! 🥃

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BourBIN

Cherry pie and powdered sugar on top. Strawberries and cream as well. Really nice and balanced nose. Time has done this bottle really good in opening up and maturing. Cherry and vanilla transfers well on the palate and wow this bottle was never that high on my favorites but today it’s just hitting the spot. Great texture and good creamy finish. This is why I love having a wide array of bottles for when I’m craving different profiles.

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Nurastler

Celebrating international whiskey day with some Four Roses Single Barrel Barrel Strength OBSO.

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BourBIN

Sweet oak on the nose and man this just smells good. I’m also getting brown sugar and a caramel drizzle. This bottle is so underrated I swear. This bottle holds its own against more rare and limited bottles I own and it’s a fraction of the price. It’s $36 at Costco and I see it everywhere now. This is one of the best bottles under $50 period. Great flavor creamy texture and good finish. Do yourself a favor and buy this bottle.

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Stan Moore

Happy 'Rye-day' everyone! Since today is my Friday, I'm kicking off the weekend with a whiskey wink #RyeDayVibes #FridayFeeling #WhiskeyLove

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Stan Moore

Kicking off the weekend with a perfect dram: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend bourbon. This bottle is pure bliss! #JosephMagnus #Whiskey #FridayVibes

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BourBen

Guess which one is mine? A little Four Roses Old Fashioned! Cheers from Lido Key!

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john summers

Old fashioned friday with liquor infused cherries watching some March madness. Too bad OU lost but let’s go for rest of tournament - best time of year

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  • Ian Miller

    Nothing like a shower bourbon!

Nurastler

Got some good bottles today.

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  • noble Buchanan

    My favorite

Vince

TGIF!!!

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Ian Miller

Quick pour of 10th Mountain Whiskey before heading out for the night

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Stan Moore

Tonight's perfect pairing: a dram of Baker's 7 Year Single Barrel bourbon and Astros baseball! Nothing beats the crack of the bat and a smooth Kentucky straight bourbon. #BakersBourbon #Astros #BourbonAndBaseball

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Ian Miller

Another day, another glass of 10th Mountain bourbon…go Sox!

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    Climb to glory

john summers

Wine pairings with nice Italian dinner? How about an old fashioned and bourbon pairing instead

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  • Bourbon Buff

    love this

@bourbon_in_nyc

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    good score

Nurastler

Picked up a couple A batches today.

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BourbonHunter_CA

Perfect Combo

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BourbonHunter_CA

Smokeye Hill Barrel Proof

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BourbonHunter_CA

Brothers Bond Rye

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BourbonHunter_CA

Bottle Kill

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BourbonHunter_CA

Wild Turkey 70th

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BourbonHunter_CA

Knob Creek BourbonxRye

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BourBIN

Is it just me or is the last pour of a bottle always the sweetest? Leather honey and banana bread on the nose. Very pleasant aged oak and caramel. Burnt sugar and banana foster. Vanilla extract. Super pleasant all around even towards the finish. Great texture and leaves me wanting more. This bottle will be missed.

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  • BourBen

    Have you tried the 14 year yet?

  • BourBIN

    No! Still trying to get my hands on it. Will post a review for sure if I can snag one

Nurastler

Enjoying some Weller Special Reserve tonight.

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john summers

Good old and trusted Elijah Craig never disappoints

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Bourbonandbbqfl

Springtime in North Florida is upon us. The weather is getting warmer, the flowers are blooming, and the bees are getting to work. What better bourbon to enjoy on this spring afternoon than Shortbarrel The Bees Knees On the nose, rich vanilla and caramel, baking spice, molasses, dark fruits, and of course, honey. On the palate, more of the same. Vanilla, molasses, all spice, caramel and honey. The honey does a nice job of balancing the proof, which on this bottle is 112 proof. I don't find this pour to be overly sweet. The mouthfeel is great, thick and oily. The finish is medium to long lasting, with strong hints of vanilla and plenty of spice, but the honey helps to tame the spice a lot, making this drink lower than its proof. If you can find a bottle, don't hesitate to pick one up. I'm currently in search of a backup bottle myself. Cheers 🥃🍯🐝

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BourbonHunter_CA

TX Whiskey Thursday

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Cody Berry

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BourBIN

Crème brûlée and vanilla/tapioca pudding. Very pleasant brown sugar Ave smells almost like a vanilla milkshake. Little bit of marshmallow. I can’t believe this is 133 proof with how subtle the nose is. Great spread on my palate as soon as I taste this pour. I get a rush of flavor carried by the ethanol but it’s not overwhelming it’s just at the limit before being too much. Sweet oak and vanilla on the palate as well. Very long finish and the warmest Kentucky hug.

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Nurastler

I picked up the green river full proof for 39.99 and man it hits different. Compared in a blind against Russell 10 and Buffalo Trace (normal daily’s) and it dominated. Might be the best value in bourbon right know.

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Nurastler

Having a private select blind tonight. What’s your favorite private select barrel?

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BourbonHunter_CA

Friday Pickups

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Vince

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BourbonHunter_CA

Weller 12 Tonight

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BourBIN

Amazing bottle. Every single bottle I try of EH Taylor Single Barrel is either really good or fantastic. Excellent brown Sugar and sweet berries on the nose. Palate is even better. Berry sweetness and rich thick texture. Long finish and it keeps me coming back for more. There really isn’t anything negative I can say about this bottle. It’s perfect.

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Himmy

Score in Florida!

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BourBen

Had to crack open the 24D. Nose is full of caramel, still trying to figure out the palate. Cheers!

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BourBIN

I recently got my hands on Weller CYPB and decided to do a little video review. For you insiders on SIPN I really liked it and I thought it was a perfect blend of Weller 107 and Weller 12. I think it’s definitely overhyped but if you can score one at retail it’s a no brainer. A crowd pleaser and a bottle for all ages (over 21 of course 😅) If you wanted to see my full review on YouTube head over to my channel Alex Bourbon Channel! Cheers!

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  • Willie B.

    Weller is my favorite, that's the only one I haven't tasted

BourbonHunter_CA

Dancing Panda 8 Year

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Matt4183

Anyone else like Jim Beam Black?

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john summers

Bringing on the masters with maple old fashioned Maple syrup, fee brothers molasses, black walnut bitters, and of course bourbon

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  • Chanti

    nice

Appalachian Gold Whiskey

First post. Cheers

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  • OtherBourbonGuys

    great pour for a first post. 🍻

  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    Always

  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    A classic

Appalachian Gold Whiskey

Whistlepig 12 Year Old World Rye. An amazing finished rye that is surprisingly shelf available. Don't pass over this if you are looking for an amazing Rye experience

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    Great aged rye

Appalachian Gold Whiskey

Green River Full Proof. Full price flavor for bottom shelf pricing. Don't pass it up. Punches well above its price class

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    Great value

Appalachian Gold Whiskey

Chattanooga Whiskey Co never misses with the releases from their Expirimental Distillery. I highly recommend grabbing one if you can

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    Amazing craft whiskey

BrewTheIota

Weller Antique 107

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OtherBourbonGuys

Perfect Friday Evening. Cheers to the weekend. SIPN ON Bywater Bourbon.

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Stan Moore

Tonight’s dram: Baker’s 13. Uncut, unfiltered, and aged to perfection. This one hits with deep oak, dark cherry, and that classic Beam nuttiness—rich, complex, and worth every second of the wait.

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Appalachian Gold Whiskey

Want an amazing Wheated Bourbon thats attainable but has flavor that rivals unicorns? Look no further than the Fiddler Georgia Heartwood!

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    A must have

@bourbon_in_nyc

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BourbonHunter_CA

OGD 114 Tonight

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BourBIN

A bit heavy on ethanol tonight. Not as much flavor either. Bright flavors but not much depth there. Palate is similar tonight. Normally I really like this bottle but tonight it’s just not hitting the spot. Ethanol still very present and not getting much as far as flavor and finish isn’t great. Just not my jam tonight unfortunately.

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Appalachian Gold Whiskey

Sometimes you want to make a fancier version of Jack and Coke...

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    When you need to fancy up an American classic

OtherBourbonGuys

Beautiful Sunday at the pier. Cheers

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Bourbon Steve R

On the nose I get a lot of spice and some sweet caramel. On the palate I get rye and baking spices with a hint of toasted oak. On the finish a little bit of fruit and the oak really starts to come through. It has a very creamy mouthfeel as well. Overall, I enjoyed the complexity of this pour. Each sip gave me something new to discover.

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  • Stan Moore

    Solid pour I picked It up about a week ago.

angela

First post.... Enjoying the start of Spring Break 🥃

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Stan Moore

Wrapping up the weekend with some solid Sunday pours—Blade & Bow and Bardstown Fusion Series. Cheers to that.

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  • john summers

    Cheers. Nice pour

Appalachian Gold Whiskey

Don't overspend. But if you can get it for qualified good price, you should. Its an excellent barometer for comparing other Bourbons to

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    Always a good choice

Appalachian Gold Whiskey

Breaking in my new Appalachian Bourbon Society Glencairn with a sip of my Whistlepig 10 Year Small Batch Rye sample

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    A great rye

BourbonHunter_CA

Quiet Professional 2oz Bourbon (Your Choice) 1oz Amaretto .25oz Maple Syrup 2 dashes Bitters Shake in ice and pour. Cheers 🥃🥃🥃

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BourBIN

Michters 10 Bourbon has quickly risen the ranks to be one of my favorite bottles to drink. A bit high MSRP and hard to find this bottle is worth every nook and cranny searched to find it. This bottle packs so much flavor and texture in under 100 proof it’s wild.

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  • Dave

    I love Michter’s. Every version. Really expensive here in western Canada but worth the money. Punches way above its weight.

Dave

This is fine. Very light on flavour. Reminds me of a heavily oaked vodka unfortunately. Could also be my palate at the time but I’m just not getting great vibes from this bottle. Seems overpriced to me.

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Stan Moore

When Monday’s out here pretending the weekend never existed… Good thing I’ve got a little time travel in a glass. Woodford Reserve Masters Collection — Madeira Cask Finish

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angela

Happy Mail Call Monday with some shakes and a gift from Sipn Bourbon 🥃

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    nice

Appalachian Gold Whiskey

Its a classic for a reason

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    always a solid choice

Bourbonandbbqfl

Peerless Toasted Bourbon Batch 4. What a great pour from start to finish. On the nose. I get butterscotch, spiced oak and some citrus. The palate really brings that spiced oak forward and gives it almost a ginger note which reminds me of a ginger snap cookie covered in butterscotch. The juice has a great mouthfeel and I find the finish is moderate to long. If you can find a bottle, snatch it up!

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David

Happy Tuesday pour

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David

Working on my storage

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  • Jason T

    Some nice bottles!

  • Himmy

    Very nice collection and storage spot!!

David

Mail call

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Appalachian Gold Whiskey

Delicious

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    A newcomber classic

Appalachian Gold Whiskey

1792 Full Proof

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    When you need that extra kick

Appalachian Gold Whiskey

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    a good 10 yr bourbon

Bourbon Steve R

I couldn’t wait to crack this gem from Penelope. I have been hunting Marshmallow Toast for a long time and all I can say is WOW! You need to get this bottle! Has anyone else tried this?

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  • BourBen

    Yes I’ve tried it, isn’t it delicious?

  • Bourbon Steve R

    Absolutely amazing!

Merx

Penelope Wheated Bourbon 95 Proof Mash bill: 4Grain 74%Corn 7%Rye 3% Malted barley 16% Wheat Price around 30 yo 35 dollars Nose:Caramel, dark fruit, and oak Main Tasting notes l:Caramel and Oak Finish: Mid length oak and sweetness Conclusion Good sipper and good in cocktails. 100%Blue Pig Approved Cheers and good pouring!

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    one of the best budget bottles to come out in recent years

Merx

Ezra Brooks 99 Straight Rye has a mashbill of 51% rye, 45% corn, and 4% malted barley. It is also "Charcoal mellowed" and is aged for 2 years. It's a shelfer, and I picked it up for $25 dollars. On the nose, it is caramel, chocolate, and herbacious pepper with hints of citrus. On the palate , it starts with chocolate caramel.then moves citrus, brown sugar, then moves to  mint, eucalyptus, baking spice, and pepper on the finish.  After a number of sips, mint and caramel dominate the palate, making it an easy, approachable, relaxing sipper. The swallow is mild with a warm rush from the proof accompanied by soothing mint and pepper In cocktails, it was a winner, too. Its herbacious mint and caramel notes shinned through a Mahattan on the complex side and made a botanical bomb of a Monte Carlo on the simple side. This bar workhorse at a great price is 100% Blue Pig approved!

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Merx

J.W. Dant has a mashbill  of 78% Corn, 12% malted barley and 10% rye. It is non age stated, but being a bottled in bond,jw it is at least 4 years old and comes in at 100 proof. I picked this up for $27 On the nose it opens with a good dose of ethanol before opening up with caramel, light vanilla, orange peel, oak. On the palate, it hits the front with sweet caramel quickly  turning to citrus, tobacco and oak. The finish is short with oak, baking spice, and black pepper. It is slightly drying. The swallow is modest, considering its 100 proof with a little heat from the spicy finish. As a sipper, it is thin but delivers flavors expected in a basic bourbon. It also works well in cocktails as a basic whiskey for the same reason. Considering all this J.W. Danr is 100% Blue Pig approved!

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Merx

Bulleit Bottled in Bond's mashbill is unstated, but Bulleit normally  has a mashbill of 68% corn,  28% rye  and 4% malted barley. Master Blender Delicia James said in a Robb report interview that it is made with "their signature high rye mashbill and aged 7 year under bottled in bond standards." On the nose, it is vanilla, caramel with hints of maple, and baking spice. The proof is noticeable compared to theoriginall expression. Deeper inhales bring oak char, brown sugar and cocoa powder. The palate matches.It starts sweet with caramel and vanilla, moving to sweet maple and chocolate, and end with a raspberry and a white strawberry note. The finish is maple, chocolate, light cinnamon, and nutmeg. The swallow gives  a modest hug that quickly diminishes and is almost absent in following swallows. Bulleit as a brand has always been a good cocktail workhorse, and this bottle keeps that tradition. For simplicity, we tried it in an old fashioned with rich Demarara syrup and aztec chocolate bitters and then in a Manhattan with Cocchi Vermouth. For the complex test in a Boulevardier and in a Bourbon renewal. All were excellent and enhanced by the bourbons' sweet notes, proof and spice. Bulliet Bottled in Bond is 100% Blue Pig approved!

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Merx

Fighting Cock is a Kentucky straight bourbon with a mash bill of 75% corn, 13% rye and 12% malted barley. It is NAS  but it is aged at least 6 years per their website and comes in at 103 proof. i picked it up for 24 dollars. It was worth the fight! On the nose after dodging the ethanol, it is sweet with caramel, honeysuckle, with a background of fresh corn and nuts. Deeper whiffs bring in a little wood note that "young" or lighter charred barreled whiskies sometimes have. The nose reminded  me of Mellow Corn a bit. On the pallate, it is vanilla syrup, caramel, moving quickly to add banana and  black pepper though the entire sip. The finish is consistent and a treat. It short, leaving the results of proof as sweet, spicy heat and some drying.. The finish allows easy and quick follow up sips. It is a pleasing and easy sipper. Water is not needed but does lessen the sweetness a bit but brings out the cherry and banana notes. The swallow gives a quick, unremarkable mild hug. In cocktails it makes a good Old Fashioned and a better "Grand"Old fashioned. (An Old Fashioned with a fighting cockfew drops of Grand Marnier). In complex cocktails it gets lost. It speaks of its proof and adds a bit of caramel sweetness. We tried in a Mint Julep, Cock and Comfort and Bourbon Smash. All were good. Overall fighting Cock is easy, crushable sipper that is not complex ordemanding. It is a simple, cheap thrill in a screw cap bottle that asks nothing bit gives a decent cheap pour. Cosidering all this. Fighting Cock is 100% Blue Pig Approved!

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Appalachian Gold Whiskey

Hot take! The 375ml bottles of JD Single Barrel are a better value, because you can try out different barrel flavor profiles in a faster manner. Its fun keeping an eye out for old Coy Hill Rickhouse aged Single Barrels that predate the Coy Hill Special releases. Happy hunting

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    Always a good choice

Stan Moore

A quiet start to the weekend, one dram of Frank August at a time.

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  • Vince

    I have been curious about this one

  • Stan Moore

    Nose: • Vanilla bean • Caramelized sugar • Toasted oak • Subtle baking spices (cinnamon, clove) • Hints of citrus zest and dark fruit (like cherry or fig) Palate: • Rich caramel and vanilla upfront • Creamy mouthfeel • Notes of toasted almonds, brown butter, and dark chocolate • Balanced oak influence with peppery spice • Hints of ripe stone fruit (peach, apricot)

  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    Beautiful bottle with great whiskey inside

Vince

TGIF!!!

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brutosj

Best way to wind down the work week

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john summers

Woodford old fashioned to kick off the weekend

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Clayton Volponi

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Appalachian Gold Whiskey

Sometimes its all you need

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    Classic for a reason

Stan Moore

Winding down the Saturday evening with a pour of Knob Creek 12 — classic Beam profile turned up a notch. Deep caramel, toasted oak, and that signature peanut brittle note, all wrapped in a velvety 100 proof hug. Aged to perfection, sipped with intention.

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Appalachian Gold Whiskey

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    Better than Rio

BourBen

LFG! Playoffs baby!

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  • Vince

    Go Avs!!!!

Nurastler

Haven’t had a lot of angels envy, picked up the triple oak and decided to give it a try.

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MRMANN04

My Saturday vibe

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Whiskey_Lover94

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Matt4183

Happy Easter to you all

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BourbonHunter_CA

Minden Mill Rye out of Nevada is really smooth.

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BourBIN

There is a reason this is a bartender’s favorite bottle of bourbon. High proof, great flavor, versatile, affordable, readily available, and surprisingly balanced. This bottle can make any bourbon cocktail shine. Can even be enjoyed neat as well or on the rocks. Little more heat and not as much complexity as I’d like if enjoyed this way, mind you. This is the Swiss Army knife of bourbon.

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  • john summers

    The swiss army knife of bourbon - love that

Appalachian Gold Whiskey

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    a classic

john summers

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Nurastler

Picked this up today. 18 years at 142.7 proof. Excited to give this one a try.

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BourbonHunter_CA

Monday Night Pour.

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Appalachian Gold Whiskey

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    Always a winner

Appalachian Gold Whiskey

Just got my swag pack. Thank you, Sipn Team. Cheers!

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    glad to be part of the team

BourbonHunter_CA

Taylor Tuesday

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Bourbonchick_6

Marshmallow Toast Time! This is a fun one from Penelope Bourbon

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  • BourbonHunter_CA

    I'm keeping my eye out for this one. 🥃🥃🥃

  • Bourbonchick_6

    More should be coming out, definitely a good one

BourbonHunter_CA

Wednesday Pick Up

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    cheers

  • BourbonHunter_CA

    🥃🥃🥃

Appalachian Gold Whiskey

For tonight's pour we have the 13thcolony Bourbon on deck. Floral full of caramel and roasted nuts, with a light touch of charred oak and grass. Taste profile is sweet with your typical bourbon notes of caramel, vanilla, sweet cherry, pecan nuttiness, with a nice mellow sweet corn note throughout. The oak and pecan nuttiness really linger through the finish. It's a mellow finish, with a light syrup texture that is unusual in a more budget friendly bourbon. This may be one of the more budget friendly options by 13th Colony, but it doesn't taste cheap. This doesn't taste like your typical shelf available young bourbon. This is worthy of being a nightly sipper, and would also enhance any bourbon cocktails you put it in.

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Stan Moore

Sipping some E.H. Taylor Straight Rye tonight 🥃… easy pregame before draft day tomorrow. Let’s go Texans 🔥 #NFLDraft

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    excellent choice. cheers

john summers

Jeffersons old fashioned for hump day

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    cheers

Nurastler

Some Antique 107 for the first round of the NFL draft.

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  • Willie B.

    Weller is my favorite i got about 5 1.75 of the Reserve 🥃

  • Nurastler

    I am lucky it is generally available in my area. But Wellers got me into whiskey so will always be a favorite

  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    The benchmark

BourbonHunter_CA

Eazy Sipper

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    cheers

BourBIN

Whelp, not the most flattering name but it was recommended to try. I do get some younger whiskey notes and reminds me of an up and coming craft distillery. I get corn notes which helps with the overall balance but it is lacking depth and complexity that age provides. Not bad overall though.

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    Cheers

Vince

TGIF!!!

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    one of the best value Bourbons released in recent history

BourbonHunter_CA

Dancing Panda 8 Year

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    cheers

BourBIN

Pleasant caramel and cherry on the nose. Nice age and context on the nose. Same experience on the palate as well. Rich oak and excellent complexity on the body and finish. Bardstown keeps impressing me with their blends and has become a very respected distillery in my household.

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    Cheers! Bardstown makes good stuff

Appalachian Gold Whiskey

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    a sleeper

Vince

I don’t know much about the juice but this is going to make a cool infinity bottle.

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    nice

Stan Moore

Savoring the final moments of the weekend with a glass of Henry McKenna 10 Year Bottled-in-Bond.

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    Excellent choice

Matt4183

A good rum

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    Nice variety

BourBIN

Super rich sweetness pure candy and sugar on the nose. Grape jolly ranchers is spilling out of this glass and this is the end of the bottle. Super saturated nose. Sweetness explosion on the palate. Definitely too sweet for my palate. Makes me feel like I have to call my dentist to fill all the cavities I got by drinking this. Long finish but heat all the way down. Idk not my cup of tea.

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    Cheers

BourbonHunter_CA

Barrell find at Costco this weekend. $39.99

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  • OtherBourbonGuys

    great deal there.

  • Willie B.

    That's definitely a great deal that is a 80 or 90 dollar bottle

Vince

I’ll give it a try…

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    cheers

Appalachian Gold Whiskey

Virginia Distilling Co American Single Malt sample for the pour tonight.

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  • Toxic_genx_masculinity

    That’s a good one! Cheers!

  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    Cheers

john summers

Tried this out for the first time. Super interesting flavor profile from the wine barrels

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    Cheers

Nurastler

Always a solid pour.

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    solid choice

Newenglandwhiskey

Wellering this Wednesday

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  • Bourbon Buff

    Nice picture!

Himmy

Scored this yesterday in PA!! Usually pretty hard to get any Trace products!

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  • Himmy

    Anybody wanna trade?! lol

Drinking Goat

One bottle that never disappoints!

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    Cheers

Appalachian Gold Whiskey

One of the best value pours. Early Times Bottled in Bond.

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    a budget classic

Bourbon Steve R

Making it a Penelope ALW Wednesday! This pour hits all the check marks! Cheers! 🥃

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    I hope to try some soon. cheers

Stan Moore

Happy Hump Day! Celebrating the middle of the week with a smooth pour of Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked. This bourbon is truly worthy of the day #bourbonlove #humpdayvibes #woodfordreserve

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    Cheers

Toxic_genx_masculinity

Great ASM from Minden Mill.

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    Looks like a good evening. cheers

Appalachian Gold Whiskey

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    keep an eye on rickhouse numbers

Vince

My first Kentucky Spirit

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    a classic for a good reason

Stan Moore

Bourbon dilemma alert! Today's picks: O.K.I, Eagle Rare, and Copper & Cask Which one deserves the pour? #bourbonlove #bourbondebate #bourbonlife

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    a nice flight

Nurastler

Can’t go wrong with some Russell’s 10.

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    excellent value

BourBIN

Pleasant herbal spices and that’s the only rye I can say that about. This is one of the best ryes I’ve nosed. I get a pleasant chocolate that transfers beautifully to the palate and lingers on the finish. Such a fantastic bottle

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    always a good buy

Bourbon Steve R

Now this is a bottle that knows how to get your attention! This bottle by World Whiskey Society for Ducks Unlimited was a great surprise! Nose: I get warm oak, a touch of dried fruit and a small amount of citrus. Palate: Velvety caramel and vanilla syrup. Finish: Smooth and lingering, with a little smokiness. Sweet vanilla, spiced honey and lingering spice. Overall I thought this was an outstanding pour. I love the sweetness on the nose and the nice smooth finish. And how could you not love that bottle? I highly recommend this bottle if you can get your hands on one! Cheers! 🥃

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    great presentation

Nurastler

Finally the weekend is here. Cheers.

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    I hear good things. need to try it

Stan Moore

Friday night pour: Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Strength. This one hits with a rich nose of caramel, toasted oak, and dark cherry. On the palate, it’s bold and full-bodied—brown sugar, spice, a hint of dark chocolate, and a long, warm finish. A powerhouse pour that I’m really enjoying tonight

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    Store picks are where its at

  • Stan Moore

    So true. I love a store pick

BourbonHunter_CA

Southern Collective Spirit Company Wheat The People Single Barrel 129.2 Proof

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    Hope to try it someday

Matt4183

Good paring

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    Looks like a good time

Willie B.

Happy 151th Derby🐴🥃

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  • Mind Your Bourbon

    Nice 🥃😎

BourBIN

Super high proof but not much ethanol on the nose. I get burnt sugars and a nice nuttiness. High octane explosion right off the gate. Nuttiness upfront but wow I feel like this pour is a dominatrix that takes my taste buds for a wild ride. My taste buds are scared but they kinda like it. Great flavor lingers and I do get heat but it doesn’t blow my tastebuds out. Really great bottle.

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Chris Hall

With all the hype over allocated bottles and the rarities we drool and cry over, I’ve gotten back to the roots of when I stared loving whiskey. We all love Wild Turkey 101 this is nothing new, but I’ve spent a considerable amount of time with it as of late and cannot seem to find a bottle I crave more and often. Cheers to SIPN

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Stan Moore

Did a little bourbon hunting while in Tulsa over the weekend and I acquired a couple of bottles Heaven Hill Grain to Glass and The High West Bourye. Excited to try them out!

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Appalachian Gold Whiskey

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  • Mind Your Bourbon

    Just ordered the maple 113 can’t wait to pick up.

Nurastler

Ended the weekend with some Bookers.

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    Cheers

BourBen

It was a fun Derby weekend with a great Blanton’s lineup too!

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    That's a nice spread

Appalachian Gold Whiskey

Weller Special Reserve. It's a good benchmark for whether a whiskey is worth the hunt and/or secondary pricing to get. Good hunting!

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BourBIN

Old Forester is normally not my jam but man is this bottle something else. Rich syrup, pecan pie, fresh banana nut bread with the caramelization done just right where the bread is sticky. Vanilla and fresh mint rush down my palate leading to a great experience and texture leaving me wanting more every sip. If you want to see the full review check out my YouTube Channel “Alex Bourbon Channel” cheers!

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    Excellent pour

Appalachian Gold Whiskey

Cheers!

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    a good competitor to ER10

BourbonHunter_CA

Nulu Maple Brulee Store Pick

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  • Chris Hall

    I need to stop by Roco and snag one Cheers

  • BourbonHunter_CA

    Definitely

  • Bourbon Buff

    This was on sale at tw

  • BourbonHunter_CA

    I would get one

  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    Excellent pour

  • BourbonHunter_CA

    💯💯💯

Appalachian Gold Whiskey

Get the barrel proof. So good

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    When you need that extra proof

Appalachian Gold Whiskey

Such a great value. Shelf available. Has the flavors you enjoy in a bourbon with that added complexity thst only comes from time in a barrel. Cheers

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    Don't pass it up if you see it for a good price

  • Nurastler

    One of the best values in bourbon.

  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    Exactly

  • Mind Your Bourbon

    The private barrel 9 year is CRAZY

  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    I need to try more store picks and private barrels

Vince

Cheers!!

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    nice rocks glass 👍

  • john summers

    Nice knob selection

john summers

Mid-week Maker’s

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    🍻

  • Mind Your Bourbon

    Just did a review on this bottle. I had to come back to it. Actually had notes I favored.

Nurastler

Was finally able to replace my rickhouse proof Ben Holladay soft red wheat.

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    I keep hearing good things about this one. need to try it

  • Nurastler

    I really enjoy it. Super well balanced and I think a lot better than the normal Ben holladay. Was pumped to find the rickhouse proof.

Appalachian Gold Whiskey

I like the added heat on the 1920. The spice added with the more potent brown sugar notes with some cherry are just great.

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  • Stan Moore

    Always a solid pour

  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    Cheers

  • Mind Your Bourbon

    Can’t wait to try this bottle

  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    Cheers

  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    Its a good one

Mind Your Bourbon

Have to get my hands on this bottle

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    sounds delicious

  • Mind Your Bourbon

    Indeed my man

Mind Your Bourbon

Yesterday was my first time trying Blantons. Wasn’t blown away by its complexity or lack there of. I got ripe apple notes, vanilla & light oak on the palate. It’s not bad but I don’t know if it’s worth the current msrp $130.

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  • Bourbon Buff

    Agree with you, not worth the price! Much better options out there

  • Mind Your Bourbon

    Yea, was kind of a let down. I do want to try the Blantons Gold though. Hope it’s better on the nose & palate.

  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    It's almost more worth it to grab a bottle and be slightly let down by it, at this point. It really isn't that hard to find bourbon that suits your pallette for even half that price

  • Mind Your Bourbon

    Im hoping Blantons Gold will be better

  • Ben

    Agree - lots more out there available for secondary prices

  • Mind Your Bourbon

    Agreed! 🥃

Appalachian Gold Whiskey

If you are lucky enough to live in a state where this is on the shelves, get it. It's got enough flavor to stand on it's own. But it does go really well in cocktails (especially the namesake cocktail). It's priced fair enough, where available, that it really is just worth having as a constant on the shelf.

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    hard to go wrong with the rye that invented the cocktail scene

Stan Moore

Weller Antique 107: last pour of this particular expression. Lucky for me (and my nose), three more bottles are patiently waiting.

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    the benchmark

Nurastler

Bardstown is finally available in my area. Was able to grab one of the discovery #10. Picked it over the goose island, not sure if that was the right choice. But excited to give it a try.

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  • Ben

    Great bottle

  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    excellent pour

angela

Sugar bomb with spice and a warm, lingering hug finish. Nulu Maple Brûlée pick by River City Whiskey Society.

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  • Mind Your Bourbon

    Are the maple notes over powering or just enough? I don’t know if you’re had the knob creek maple but most reviews say it taste just like maple syrup lol so I wanted to know if this bottle is similar.

  • angela

    I would say just enough. It's definitely there, but it's not like you're drinking straight from the pancake syrup bottle 😂

  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    I haven't had the maple finish. But Nulu makes good Whiskey

  • angela

    This is my first bottle of Nulu, and I'm enjoying it so far!

Appalachian Gold Whiskey

This is an amazing wheater that isn't getting the credit I think it deserves. The 45% wheat mashbill gives you that sweetness you want, with a long finish.

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  • Toxic_genx_masculinity

    Agreed. Such a great wheater! Cheers!

  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    cheers 🍻

Toxic_genx_masculinity

Thanks for the awesome Glen! I decided to break it in with a Rye-day pour of Corbin Cash 100% Merced Rye (147 proof) I felt it was appropriate for such a cool glass. Cheers!

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    Happy Rye-day friday

  • Bourbon_Vixen

    🔥🔥🥵🥵

Nurastler

Finally the weekend cheers 🥃

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    cheers

Vince

TGIF!!

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    cheers

  • Mind Your Bourbon

    Heard this is the best knob creek on the market? 🤔

BourbonHunter_CA

Tonight's pour

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    nice. I'm still looking

  • BourbonHunter_CA

    Total Wine is where I find it.

BourBIN

Grape nerds and laffy taffy. Zero oak on the nose just sugar and ethanol. This bottle packs an ethanol punch but a bigger sweetness punch on the nose. Oh man what a rush! Such a sweet flavor but I also feel like I could cause a fire hazard if I sneezed near a candle. I think this bottle is borderline too sweet for me to enjoy for more than a pour or two. I think EHT Single Barrel is my sweet spot.

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    excellent choice

Mind Your Bourbon

I have to get my hands on this bottle. Seems they only have it on their site and specific stores within NC 😔

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    How is it?

  • Mind Your Bourbon

    Idk they only have these bottles in NC currently

Appalachian Gold Whiskey

Really good cask strength bourbon

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    pretty good shelfer

Mind Your Bourbon

This bottle was very under appreciated in my bar for a while. I had to try it again after experiencing other bourbons over the year. Came to realize this bottle had several notes I loved. Nose: dark fruit, caramel, & strong cinnamon Palate: cherries, walnuts, honey, and light oak.

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    The more I come back to it, the more I appreciate it

  • Mind Your Bourbon

    Agreed brutha! 🥃

  • Jared Carl

    sucker for some Makers

  • Mind Your Bourbon

    Yea I can’t wait to try their other proofs

BourBIN

I normally pop my bottles as soon as I get them but there is a bottle or two that I’m saving for a really special occasion. Pappy 20 is one of those bottles. What’s a bottle you are saving for a special occasion?

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    That's awesome.

  • Nurastler

    Have never gotten a BTAC or Pappys. But I have a couple, the Four Roses LE and the Gatsby Reserve.

  • Stan Moore

    That’s Awesome

  • Bourbon Buff

    hoping to lay my hands on one of these without having to sell my house

Appalachian Gold Whiskey

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    Pro Tip: keep track of the "Poor Man's Coy Hill" by looking at the rickhouse numbers and date

BourbonHunter_CA

The new 8 year is a tad sweeter in my opinion. Both are good pours.

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    Nice. I have been wanting to hear more comparisons between the two

  • BourbonHunter_CA

    Similar notes but I feel the new one is sweeter on the nose and palette. although my 70th has been open for months so it has opened up a bit as most do.

  • Tony C

    🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃

  • BourbonHunter_CA

    🥃🥃🥃

  • Bourbon_Vixen

    give them the bird🙌🦃💋

  • BourbonHunter_CA

    🤣🤣🤣🥃🥃🥃

john summers

Stagg Sunday - super strong oak flavor palette and very noticeable aroma of it as well. Very small hint of caramel as well but the oak is most prominent

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    Awesome

john summers

Special occasions call for special sips - indulge in Pappy. Obviously extremely expensive and lots of hype around it but enjoy the special things in life and if you see it then trust me 100% worth it

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    Very nice

  • Vince

    Someday

Tony C

A Heater in the Lineup – Old Grand-Dad 114” This bottle punches way above its price point. Bold, classic, and unapologetically high-proof – Old Grand-Dad 114 is a true utility player that deserves a permanent spot in your bourbon rotation. Nose: Cinnamon, caramel, dusty peanuts, and a little leather. It smells like a throwback in the best way. Taste: Big Kentucky hug upfront. Spicy rye heat, rich toffee, burnt sugar, and cherry cola notes. Finish: Long and warm with lingering oak, clove, and a touch of black pepper. Value vs. Quality: Grand Slam. For under $30 (if you can find it at retail), this is a home run. Barrel proof bourbon lovers, don’t sleep on this.

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    a classic choice

Appalachian Gold Whiskey

Excellent Craft Distillery in Dahlonega, GA. Big Creek Distilling. This is a strong contender as a Poor Man's GTS. 7 year wheated bourbon, 131 proof. Its firmly in my top 5 for 2025

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    Don't pass on the Georgia craft bourbon, Y'all

  • Mind Your Bourbon

    How is this??

  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    Delicious. i have tried it head to head with some Staggs and Smokeye Hill and this was the winner. 7 year wheated bourbon with 131 proof. all grains from ga and locally sourced barrels. Georgia is going to be the new craft whiskey boom

  • Mind Your Bourbon

    Wow! I’ll have to get my hands on it 🥃

Bourbon Steve R

All I can say is bravo 👏 @Michters Whiskey! This is definitely my contender for bourbon of the year in my book! Now I just have to get my hands on more! This is how you do Michter’s Monday 🙌 Cheers! 🥃

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    A man of excellent taste. Cheers 🥃

  • Stan Moore

    Cheers

  • Mind Your Bourbon

    Nice 🥃

BourBIN

Nice corn on the nose and some subtle vanilla and caramel. No ethanol and quite pleasant. Noses and tastes a bit young but I’m impressed considering its age. Nice craft distillery and looking forward to trying more releases.

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    Climb to glory

Merx

Wild Turkey 101 8 year is here! Review coming soon. 41 bucks I could not pass on picking it up.

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  • Jason T

    Good deal - cheers

  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    Awesome find.

Mind Your Bourbon

I think we all have that 1 bottle that made us become infatuated with Bourbon 😎….this is mine. What’s yours?

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  • Jason T

    Same here - woodford remains one of my all time favorites

  • Mind Your Bourbon

    Going to get my 2nd bottle soon 🥃

  • Vince

    Redwood Empire Lost Monarch

  • Mind Your Bourbon

    Nice! I gotta get my hands on that bottle 🥃

  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    Good choice

  • Mind Your Bourbon

    🥃

  • Nurastler

    Weller Special Reserve

  • Mind Your Bourbon

    Nice 🥃

BourbonHunter_CA

Elijah Craig Toasted Rye Costco pickup today!

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    Cheers

  • BourbonHunter_CA

    Cheers 🥃🥃🥃

  • Mind Your Bourbon

    What’s the price at Costco?

Chris Hall

Wild turkey 101 8 year!!! A deeper/richer expression that is slightly more rounded then its predecessor. Although I prefer the extra spice or rawness the OG 101 offers, this 8 years gives way to a pleasant yet subtle oak tannin that rings rich viscous notes of vanilla and black cherry followed by a medium finish. Whether it be the 101 or the 8 year 101, I challenge you to find a more enjoyable offering at these price points . Here’s to SIPN 🥃🦃

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    great find

jj

Just picked it up trying it for the first time

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  • Mind Your Bourbon

    How is it?

  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    I want to try this one

  • Chris Hall

    Let’s us know your thoughts

Nurastler

Turkey Tuesday. Decided to go with some Kentucky Spirit tonight. Cheers

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    a classic. nice rocks glass, btw

  • Chris Hall

    Love these bottles

Appalachian Gold Whiskey

It's an Eagle Rare sort of night. Cheers!

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    look for store picks.

  • Stan Moore

    Store picks are great

  • Mind Your Bourbon

    In my top 5 🥃

  • john summers

    Same

Stan Moore

Hancock's President's Reserve: a masterclass in balance. Notes of vanilla, caramel, and subtle oak

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    great find

  • Mind Your Bourbon

    What’s the profile on this?

Chris Hall

Lately I’ve been seeking more unknown and newer whiskey brands. Today I had this Dexter Three Wood out of Ohio. At the $49 price point and the uniqueness of the older oak combined with mixture of maple and cherry wood varieties this pour gets me excited for the future of Bourbon and American Whiskey . Although youth may detour us, the potential of what’s to come lives strong and I am here for it . Here’s to SIPN 🥃

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    sounds delicious

Bourbonatic

Can’t wait to start sipping away!

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  • Mind Your Bourbon

    I’ve heard the regular double oak is just as good as the double double oak, is that accurate?

  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    nice flight

  • Johnny

    Hey

Bourbon Buff

Finally got hold of this after a while! This is one of the classics!

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    a classic. cheers

BourbonHunter_CA

Penelope Wheated $26 and Bevmo

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    one of the best budget friendly releases to come out in recent years

  • Chris Hall

    Fantastic wheater for cheap cheers 🥃

Whiskey_Lover94

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    classic

Appalachian Gold Whiskey

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    a classic for newcomers and enthusiasts alike

Vince

Nightcap

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    good choice

Newenglandwhiskey

What are you sipn’ on to start your weekend?

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    cheers

  • BourBen

    EHT Small Batch

Vince

TGIF!!!

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    nice find

  • Chris Hall

    What are your thoughts compared to the OG 101?

Nurastler

The artwork and presentation of these filmland bottles are second to none. Great artwork and stories. Cheers everyone.

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    nice

Chris Hall

Solid bottle!! So glad to see these hit the shelves here in California . Excited to see these with added age. Cheers to SIPN

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    thats one i am keeping an eye out for

Mind Your Bourbon

What I found on my bourbon hunt yesterday. 💪🏾🥃😎 Thirteenth Colony 113 Maple.

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    great find

  • Mind Your Bourbon

    Even greater pour

Appalachian Gold Whiskey

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    a classic choice

  • Chris Hall

    A great bottle no matter the proof

Appalachian Gold Whiskey

The fantastic Fiddler Wheated Bourbon. An excellent budget bourbon that really drives home that sweet wheater flavor profile. Nose is light, with a little ethanol, bread, baking spices, and caramel. Pallette is delicate syrup. The 92 proof point lingers gracefully. The flavor is of caramel, pears (maybe candied), with an orange marmalade note that lingers. It invites another sip as soon as you finish tasting all the flavors through the finish. For a sub $45 Bourbon, let alone a wheater, let alone a wheater with a 45% wheat mashbill, this is simply a must for bourbon enthusiasts who crave a nightly sipper that's a wheated bourbon.

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    budget wheater king

  • Nurastler

    Bean wanting to try that. They don’t sell it in my area. But will have to try and find it online.

  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    its worth it. absolutely delicious. and keep in mind that many of Fiddler's premium releases start life as this bottle.

Nurastler

Apparently it’s world whiskey day. Celebrating with the original single barrel. Cheers everyone.

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  • Chris Hall

    Love it or hate it, Blantons is always a solid pour in my book. Cheers 🥃

  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    classic

Chris Hall

I’d take these Weller 107 single barrels over most any other allocated bottle these days. They are becoming more available as of late here in California, and they sure do not disappoint. Cheers to SIPN

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  • Nurastler

    100% agree

  • Chris Hall

    Cheers 🥃

  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    very nice

  • Chris Hall

    Cheers 🥃

  • john summers

    Love weller as well

  • Chris Hall

    Cheers 👊🥃

  • Bourbon Buff

    I need to try one of these.

  • Chris Hall

    They never disappoint

BourBIN

Mouthwatering caramel brown sugar pie with vanilla ice cream. Deep rich oak and a certain musk that screams maturity. There’s a difference between age and maturity in people and most certainly in bourbon as well. Oh my god this drinks like nectar. One small sip hijacks my tastebuds and takes me to flavor town. Caramel vanilla and oak shine brilliantly on my tastebuds and dances all the way to the back end of my palate. Long delightful finish. There are very few other bourbons that make me feel the way this bottle does. Drinks special.

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    Nice

  • Chris Hall

    2022 release. Incredible pour Bo matter the year . Cheers 🥃

Matt4183

Ahhhh thank god

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  • Mind Your Bourbon

    Good stuff, you have to try the 113 maple.

  • Chris Hall

    Great Sunday pairing. Cheers 🥃💨

  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    cheers

BourbonHunter_CA

Elijah Craig Toasted Rye I give it a 6/10. Maybe after it opens up, it may improve.

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  • Chris Hall

    Great bottle

  • BourbonHunter_CA

    🥃🥃🥃

  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    cheers

  • BourbonHunter_CA

    🥃🥃🥃

Chris Hall

There is nothing better than a homemade Old Fashioned. But it’s nice to have one premade for a quick cocktail. I have tried many pre made OF and have been disappointed each and every time. The Penelope Peach OF is by and far the best premade I have ever had. It’s a little sweet so I cut it with a bit more whiskey but this bottle will remain a staple in my home. Cheers to SIPN

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    cheers

Nurastler

Ending the weekend with some Elijah Craig Single Barrel.

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    good choice

  • Mind Your Bourbon

    This pour blew me away, it’s the best EC I’ve had to date.

Matt4183

Good bird dog flavor

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    good smoke choice too

Mind Your Bourbon

Can’t wait to review these 😎🥃

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    that 113 is exceptional. especially for the price

  • Mind Your Bourbon

    I agree 100% as of yesterday 113 is my #1 bourbon so far.

Appalachian Gold Whiskey

Michters 10 Year Rye. Exceptional. Full of spice, and the absolute best texture in a rye i have ever experienced. Cheers

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    Such a good Rye

Vince

Whiskey Coke

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    an American classic

BourBIN

This noses and drinks like bourbon from back in the day. Dusty oak and cherry Vanilla Coke. Rich and syrupy texture with ha long finish. A bourbon you can really sip and enjoy to take the edge off during a long day.

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    cheers

Chris Hall

Who doesn’t love the nutty sweet goodness of a Knob Creek Singe Barrel!? Its rich dark nutty red fruit takes the drivers seat while the carmel and lucious cinnamon/nutmeg ride shotgun in this fast and furious ride across your palate .

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    excellent pour

  • Chris Hall

    Hard one to pass up when I see it

  • Mind Your Bourbon

    Agreed! I have the 9 year and it’s a great pour 🥃

Chris Hall

I’m really enjoying these releases . I personally did this Rare Character selection on my own using my own photography as the label. Bros liquor has awarded me many opportunities to do and take part of some premium barrel selections . Cheers to SIPN

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    I need to try some Rare Character

  • Chris Hall

    Some are far better than other but most are great. They source from many distilleries so there can be some real gems in there. Cheers 🥃

Mind Your Bourbon

One of the best bottles I’ve ever had 👌🏾🥃

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    Very underrated bottle

  • Mind Your Bourbon

    Facts! A true flavor bomb

Chris Hall

Little Book “chapter 4” it begins sweet & peppery and transcends into a thick rich carmel syrup surrounded by plum & fig. A well balanced whiskey that finishes with vanilla & spice ”all things nice”. Its youth isn’t forgotten, as the pre mature heat lingers as to not take away from its blissful offering but simply remind us that it can only get better with age. Chers SIPN🥃

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    nice find. cheers

  • Nurastler

    Just picked one of these up recently. Excited to give it a try. Thanks for the review! Cheers

Stan Moore

Today’s Bourbon Hunt Pickup: Scored a bottle of Blanton’s Gold for $144.99 🥃 Always a good day when you find one on the shelf! #BourbonHunt #Blantons #WhiskeyFind #BourbonCollectors #BourbonLife

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    nice find

BourbonHunter_CA

Corbin Cash 1917 Merced Rye

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    cheers

  • BourbonHunter_CA

    🥃🥃🥃

BourBIN

Sugar and strawberries on the nose so pleasant and delicate. On the palate I get the same bit more of a punchy flavor with a hint of ethanol. Very well balanced and I still want to say delicate especially upfront. Flavor transfers through all the way to the finish.

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  • Appalachian Gold Whiskey

    cheers

Bourbon_Vixen

Thirsty Thursday. Cheers🥃💋 Four Gate Japanese Mizurana Finished Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 117.4 proof🔥 Aged 7 yr 6 mos LIMITED RELEASE 🙌 Cherry Bomb on the palate and lingering finish. I'm smitten😍

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