Whiskey Clique

Bentleyspop

bbiggs said:

^ Did you try any or all? Have a favorite? 

Yup tried them all.
Top 3:
W.L.Weller
Pappy 15
E.R. 17
Everything else was good. Did like the Sazerac 18 even though I'm not much of a rye fan.
Most disappointing/underwhelming was the Pappy 23. Not a whole lot of flavor and came across kind of "woody".

mca47

Bentleyspop said:

bbiggs said:

^ Did you try any or all? Have a favorite? 

Yup tried them all.
Top 3:
W.L.Weller
Pappy 15
E.R. 17
Everything else was good. Did like the Sazerac 18 even though I'm not much of a rye fan.
Most disappointing/underwhelming was the Pappy 23. Not a whole lot of flavor and came across kind of "woody".

Pappy 15 is my favorite of the Pappies.  Like you said, the 23 is good but it does seem over-oaked.
The only BTAC I've had is the WL Weller and it is incredible.

mca47

My Total Wine Spring "special release"/lottery came through last week.  Won a EH Taylor Full Proof.
Wasn't my first choice, but I'm happy with it.
Compared it to the Small Batch, and I find it to be only slightly better.

bbiggs

Bentleyspop said:

bbiggs said:

^ Did you try any or all? Have a favorite? 

Yup tried them all.
Top 3:
W.L.Weller
Pappy 15
E.R. 17
Everything else was good. Did like the Sazerac 18 even though I'm not much of a rye fan.
Most disappointing/underwhelming was the Pappy 23. Not a whole lot of flavor and came across kind of "woody".

Very cool. Awesome lineup to try. I’ve had the rip van Winkle 10 and 12. Both good. Pappy 15 was excellent. I agree on the 23 being too oaky and I’ve never had the 20 unfortunately.  

I’ve only had GTS and Handy for the BTAC lineup and both were awesome. The others have eluded me so far. 

tempo_n_groove

Bentleyspop said:

bbiggs said:

^ Did you try any or all? Have a favorite? 

Yup tried them all.
Top 3:
W.L.Weller
Pappy 15
E.R. 17
Everything else was good. Did like the Sazerac 18 even though I'm not much of a rye fan.
Most disappointing/underwhelming was the Pappy 23. Not a whole lot of flavor and came across kind of "woody".

The Weller is hands down my favorite and am still looking for a retail buy if that is at all ever possible... I was very fortunate to try it at my local.

Have had the Pappy 23 7 years ago and loved that.

Still have not tried the ER17.  That is another unicorn that has escaped me.

Had Pappy 12 and enjoyed it, not as much as the 23 though.

I still have bottles of the Handy and Stagg AC waiting to be tried.  I don't have many people that enjoy such things so they don't get to see a proper introduction...

The Pappy 15 is better than the ER17?  Did you have to add any water to them or did you taste them hot?

Bentleyspop

tempo_n_groove said:

Bentleyspop said:

bbiggs said:

^ Did you try any or all? Have a favorite? 

Yup tried them all.
Top 3:
W.L.Weller
Pappy 15
E.R. 17
Everything else was good. Did like the Sazerac 18 even though I'm not much of a rye fan.
Most disappointing/underwhelming was the Pappy 23. Not a whole lot of flavor and came across kind of "woody".

The Weller is hands down my favorite and am still looking for a retail buy if that is at all ever possible... I was very fortunate to try it at my local.

Have had the Pappy 23 7 years ago and loved that.

Still have not tried the ER17.  That is another unicorn that has escaped me.

Had Pappy 12 and enjoyed it, not as much as the 23 though.

I still have bottles of the Handy and Stagg AC waiting to be tried.  I don't have many people that enjoy such things so they don't get to see a proper introduction...

The Pappy 15 is better than the ER17?  Did you have to add any water to them or did you taste them hot?

I go in hot

Its how I roll

mca47

Nabbed a single barrel, cask strength, 19 year old Laphroaig.  Cannot wait to try it!!

Bentleyspop

Got to try this today

exploderball

Bentleyspop said:

bbiggs said:

^ Did you try any or all? Have a favorite? 

Yup tried them all.
Top 3:
W.L.Weller
Pappy 15
E.R. 17
Everything else was good. Did like the Sazerac 18 even though I'm not much of a rye fan.
Most disappointing/underwhelming was the Pappy 23. Not a whole lot of flavor and came across kind of "woody".

Wow, that's a badass lineup! I would love to try WLW. I've always heard that it's consistently amazing. I've been lucky to score a couple bottles of GTS but never had an opportunity to buy WLW. Also never tried Pappy 23, but it seems the consensus is that it's generally over-oaked. Would still like to try it someday. I'm jealous.

mca47

Bentleyspop said:

Got to try this today

Can never go wrong with Lag!

mcgruff10

My third bottle of bourbon and I think it is my favorite.   Sipped it neat last night, knocked me right on my ass.  Lol

Gern Blansten

mcgruff10 said:

My third bottle of bourbon and I think it is my favorite.   Sipped it neat last night, knocked me right on my ass.  Lol

Yeah it's decent...I probably prefer that over Maker's.  But still Buffalo Trace for the win.

mcgruff10

Buffalo was too sweet for me, I tasted a lot of cinnamon for some reason.  

tempo_n_groove

mcgruff10 said:

Buffalo was too sweet for me, I tasted a lot of cinnamon for some reason.  

You must have accidentally grabbed that PJ BSB bottle?

bbiggs

Got a Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye yesterday.  Heard good things and looking forward to trying it.

Gern Blansten

bbiggs said:

Got a Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye yesterday.  Heard good things and looking forward to trying it.

Yeah it's a good one to have on hand for the price.

bbiggs

Gern Blansten said:

bbiggs said:

Got a Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye yesterday.  Heard good things and looking forward to trying it.

Yeah it's a good one to have on hand for the price.

Good to hear.  Relatively low proof at 112.2 being that it's barrel proof.  No complaints here though.

Gern Blansten

I grabbed a bottle of Evan Williams bottled in bond because I kept seeing people mention it on tiktok....it's legit.  And cheap.

mcgruff10

tempo_n_groove said:

mcgruff10 said:

Buffalo was too sweet for me, I tasted a lot of cinnamon for some reason.  

You must have accidentally grabbed that PJ BSB bottle?

That stuff is gross!

bbiggs

Gern Blansten said:

I grabbed a bottle of Evan Williams bottled in bond because I kept seeing people mention it on tiktok....it's legit.  And cheap.

Nice.  I'll make a good BIB recommendation.  McKenna 10.  10 year age statement.  BIB.  Inexpensive for what you're getting and a damn good bourbon.

Bentleyspop

bbiggs said:

Gern Blansten said:

I grabbed a bottle of Evan Williams bottled in bond because I kept seeing people mention it on tiktok....it's legit.  And cheap.

Nice.  I'll make a good BIB recommendation.  McKenna 10.  10 year age statement.  BIB.  Inexpensive for what you're getting and a damn good bourbon.

But depending on where you are it's borderline allocated.

bbiggs

Bentleyspop said:

bbiggs said:

Gern Blansten said:

I grabbed a bottle of Evan Williams bottled in bond because I kept seeing people mention it on tiktok....it's legit.  And cheap.

Nice.  I'll make a good BIB recommendation.  McKenna 10.  10 year age statement.  BIB.  Inexpensive for what you're getting and a damn good bourbon.

But depending on where you are it's borderline allocated.

True.  My shop doesn't even put it on the shelves.  Us "regulars" get first dibs.  Crazy that a $35 bottle of bourbon that used to collect dust on shelves is that hard to find lately. 

Bentleyspop

And then there's this...

bbiggs

^ I'm not sure if that has landed at my store yet, but I'd sure as hell like one if it hasn't.

tempo_n_groove

Bentleyspop said:

And then there's this...

Oh yummy.

Where oh where art though?

tempo_n_groove

Bentleyspop said:

And then there's this...

I've decided I want this.

Any leads let me know.  I will try my local spots today.

Also if you try this please post on here!

Gern Blansten

bbiggs said:

Bentleyspop said:

bbiggs said:

Gern Blansten said:

I grabbed a bottle of Evan Williams bottled in bond because I kept seeing people mention it on tiktok....it's legit.  And cheap.

Nice.  I'll make a good BIB recommendation.  McKenna 10.  10 year age statement.  BIB.  Inexpensive for what you're getting and a damn good bourbon.

But depending on where you are it's borderline allocated.

True.  My shop doesn't even put it on the shelves.  Us "regulars" get first dibs.  Crazy that a $35 bottle of bourbon that used to collect dust on shelves is that hard to find lately. 

I'm new to this....so a store will set bourbon aside for regulars to check out first?  This is solid intel

bbiggs

Gern Blansten said:

bbiggs said:

Bentleyspop said:

bbiggs said:

Gern Blansten said:

I grabbed a bottle of Evan Williams bottled in bond because I kept seeing people mention it on tiktok....it's legit.  And cheap.

Nice.  I'll make a good BIB recommendation.  McKenna 10.  10 year age statement.  BIB.  Inexpensive for what you're getting and a damn good bourbon.

But depending on where you are it's borderline allocated.

True.  My shop doesn't even put it on the shelves.  Us "regulars" get first dibs.  Crazy that a $35 bottle of bourbon that used to collect dust on shelves is that hard to find lately. 

I'm new to this....so a store will set bourbon aside for regulars to check out first?  This is solid intel

More or less. The allocated stuff never sees the shelves at the store I go to. They keep it in back and sell it to the regulars and/or bourbon drinkers they know from frequenting the store.  You just have to be on top of delivery dates because it doesn’t last long. 

tempo_n_groove

Gern Blansten said:

bbiggs said:

Bentleyspop said:

bbiggs said:

Gern Blansten said:

I grabbed a bottle of Evan Williams bottled in bond because I kept seeing people mention it on tiktok....it's legit.  And cheap.

Nice.  I'll make a good BIB recommendation.  McKenna 10.  10 year age statement.  BIB.  Inexpensive for what you're getting and a damn good bourbon.

But depending on where you are it's borderline allocated.

True.  My shop doesn't even put it on the shelves.  Us "regulars" get first dibs.  Crazy that a $35 bottle of bourbon that used to collect dust on shelves is that hard to find lately. 

I'm new to this....so a store will set bourbon aside for regulars to check out first?  This is solid intel

Preferred customer.  You don't give the good stuff to the new guy!

Gern Blansten

bbiggs said:

Gern Blansten said:

bbiggs said:

Bentleyspop said:

bbiggs said:

Gern Blansten said:

I grabbed a bottle of Evan Williams bottled in bond because I kept seeing people mention it on tiktok....it's legit.  And cheap.

Nice.  I'll make a good BIB recommendation.  McKenna 10.  10 year age statement.  BIB.  Inexpensive for what you're getting and a damn good bourbon.

But depending on where you are it's borderline allocated.

True.  My shop doesn't even put it on the shelves.  Us "regulars" get first dibs.  Crazy that a $35 bottle of bourbon that used to collect dust on shelves is that hard to find lately. 

I'm new to this....so a store will set bourbon aside for regulars to check out first?  This is solid intel

More or less. The allocated stuff never sees the shelves at the store I go to. They keep it in back and sell it to the regulars and/or bourbon drinkers they know from frequenting the store.  You just have to be on top of delivery dates because it doesn’t last long. 

Interesting....I need to ask more I guess.  I have signed up for emails but those are generally promos and not anything good related to bourbon.