^ I know there’s a separate thread for this, but does anyone have a beat on where to get a bottle without paying astronomical ( see above) prices? I’m guessing no, but worth a shot asking.
The 12 yr would be ideal for me. Any tips are appreciated.
you gotta be in the right place at the right time.
I also post on a baseball collecting site and a dude in some eastern state (MD?) has scored a bottle of almost every variety for less than $150 ea.
Thanks for the tip. I know a guy who’s in some bourbon club so I’m hoping maybe he can score me one, but I know it’s a fat chance. I’ll keep trying though! Sounds like the dude you mention is in the right place at the right time pretty often
I'm very friendly with my local wine spot and they gave me first crack at a bottle.
Blantons has been extremely hard to find lately in the Chicago area. I found a local store today that tells me they have it for $60 over the phone. I go to pick it up...$90! WTF. I passed on it out of principle. What are most of you paying for it these days?
Blantons has been extremely hard to find lately in the Chicago area. I found a local store today that tells me they have it for $60 over the phone. I go to pick it up...$90! WTF. I passed on it out of principle. What are most of you paying for it these days?
$59.99- $64.99 here in Michigan. Usually, hard to find around the holidays.
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Blantons has been extremely hard to find lately in the Chicago area. I found a local store today that tells me they have it for $60 over the phone. I go to pick it up...$90! WTF. I passed on it out of principle. What are most of you paying for it these days?
$59.99- $64.99 here in Michigan. Usually, hard to find around the holidays.
That’s exactly what it should be priced at. Problem is it’s hard to find here always. So these stores mark it up 50% and wait for someone to be desperate enough to pay it.
Anyone ever have Blade and Bow? I never had it until recently. A friend was going on and on about it and how hard to find it is. Anyways, she got a bottle for me when she was in Cali recently. It got pretty good reviews so I was excited. Not overly impressed. Has a decent flavor on the front, but the back was lacking. Very strong alcohol punch. Expected it to be a little smoother I guess. It'll likely be sitting in the liquor cabinet for some time.
Anyone ever have Blade and Bow? I never had it until recently. A friend was going on and on about it and how hard to find it is. Anyways, she got a bottle for me when she was in Cali recently. It got pretty good reviews so I was excited. Not overly impressed. Has a decent flavor on the front, but the back was lacking. Very strong alcohol punch. Expected it to be a little smoother I guess. It'll likely be sitting in the liquor cabinet for some time.
Never tried.
Maybe add a few drops of water. If that doesn't do the trick, perhaps it gets put to use in cocktails.
Anyone ever have Blade and Bow? I never had it until recently. A friend was going on and on about it and how hard to find it is. Anyways, she got a bottle for me when she was in Cali recently. It got pretty good reviews so I was excited. Not overly impressed. Has a decent flavor on the front, but the back was lacking. Very strong alcohol punch. Expected it to be a little smoother I guess. It'll likely be sitting in the liquor cabinet for some time.
Never tried.
Maybe add a few drops of water. If that doesn't do the trick, perhaps it gets put to use in cocktails.
Yeah, that helped tone it down, but still just an average at best bourbon.
Have some Cleveland Underground hickory finished. Don't really like it, and it also gives me acid reflux (heartburn?) every sip. Tried a different whisky and it didn't. Why?
The worst of times..they don't phase me, even if I look and act really crazy.
Have some Cleveland Underground hickory finished. Don't really like it, and it also gives me acid reflux (heartburn?) every sip. Tried a different whisky and it didn't. Why?
That's strange one would give you heartburn and another wouldn't. Most whiskeys tend to have a similar alcohol % +/- 10% and I would imagine the alcohol would be what gave you the reflux.
Have some Cleveland Underground hickory finished. Don't really like it, and it also gives me acid reflux (heartburn?) every sip. Tried a different whisky and it didn't. Why?
That's strange one would give you heartburn and another wouldn't. Most whiskeys tend to have a similar alcohol % +/- 10% and I would imagine the alcohol would be what gave you the reflux.
I have the same issue with bourbon and scotches that are aged or finished in stronger woods and barrels that have been heavily torched. Not sure about the chemistry involved but they don't sit well with me.
Having some Four Roses SB right now. Not many at this price level that are this good. Always one of my go-to’s.
.....one of my favorites as well.
Pine Knob Music Theatre - Jul 31, 1992 Crisler Arena - Mar 20, 1994
Summerfest - Jul 09, 1995*Savage Hall - Sep 22, 1996The Palace of Auburn Hills-Aug 23, 1998 Breslin Center- Aug 18, 1998,The Palace of Auburn Hills-Oct 07, 2000 DTE Energy Theatre-Jun5,2003,DTE Energy Music Theatre - Jun 26, 2003Sports Arena - Oct 02, 2004 Van Andel Arena - May 19, 2006Palace of Auburn Hills-May 22, 2006 Quicken Loans Arena-May 09, 2010
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For me, being handed a whiskey menu at a whiskey bar is about as good as it gets. Like a kid in a candy store!
Summerfest - Jul 09, 1995*Savage Hall - Sep 22, 1996The Palace of Auburn Hills-Aug 23, 1998 Breslin Center- Aug 18, 1998,The Palace of Auburn Hills-Oct 07, 2000 DTE Energy Theatre-Jun5,2003,DTE Energy Music Theatre - Jun 26, 2003Sports Arena - Oct 02, 2004 Van Andel Arena - May 19, 2006Palace of Auburn Hills-May 22, 2006 Quicken Loans Arena-May 09, 2010
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I never had it until recently. A friend was going on and on about it and how hard to find it is. Anyways, she got a bottle for me when she was in Cali recently. It got pretty good reviews so I was excited.
Not overly impressed. Has a decent flavor on the front, but the back was lacking. Very strong alcohol punch. Expected it to be a little smoother I guess. It'll likely be sitting in the liquor cabinet for some time.
Maybe add a few drops of water. If that doesn't do the trick, perhaps it gets put to use in cocktails.
Dewars with a cube
When I want to splurge Balvenie carribean cask. Man is that stuff good.
That sounds more up my alley than the Sherry casks used on the Balvenie 12.
Yeah, that helped tone it down, but still just an average at best bourbon.
Don't really like it, and it also gives me acid reflux (heartburn?) every sip.
Tried a different whisky and it didn't. Why?
even if I look and act really crazy.
-EV 8/14/93
Always one of my go-to’s.
Summerfest - Jul 09, 1995*Savage Hall - Sep 22, 1996The Palace of Auburn Hills-Aug 23, 1998 Breslin Center- Aug 18, 1998,The Palace of Auburn Hills-Oct 07, 2000 DTE Energy Theatre-Jun5,2003,DTE Energy Music Theatre - Jun 26, 2003Sports Arena - Oct 02, 2004 Van Andel Arena - May 19, 2006Palace of Auburn Hills-May 22, 2006 Quicken Loans Arena-May 09, 2010
10-16-2014 Detroit