Whiskey Clique

tempo_n_groove

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Cliffy6745 said:

That’s an awesome set up 

SVRDhand13 said:

Sweet looking setup! How’s the Lost Monarch? Been meaning to grab a bottle. 

Thanks! I probably spend a little too much time in that corner of the house. Haha.

I really like Lost Monarch. For the price, it's a great bourye. Way better than the batch of High West bourye I had a few years ago, at less than half the cost. Plus, they plant a tree for every bottle sold. On my 3rd bottle...

Thanks. I have High West now and while it’s tasty, the price is way too high. 

Mid Winters Dram has been on my radar for a bit now and the price keeps rising...  It sucks when you want to drink something and prices get so high it's just not worth it.

Its delicious but the price is too high on that too.  I had it in a bar a few times, but have not had it in a while now.  

Double Rye is the way to go for High West.  Affordable and delicious.  

I am a buyer at $130.  Just to have it on hand.  Buying a second one is not in the cards though.

So this and the William Larue Weller AC are my white whales.

I hear you.  I passed on bottles at $90 winter 2019.  Probably should have grabbed one then.  

I couldn't find them for that.  Passed on $120 back then...

Last two years I have passed on BTAC bottes of $400 for the Stagg and the Handy.  I would get those for under $200 and to me that was worth it.

I would pay $400 for the Larue though as they are always $800 and up.  Just once though!

Stagg was the best bourbon I ever had (2018).  2oz pours for something like $20 each.  Never tried another BTAC, but Laurue would be my top pick.  

Weller 12 is worth $75 tops if you really want to own a bottle.

Anyone try the Barrel Seagrass?  I highly recommend.  Let the bottle open up a few weeks after the first pour and you have a complex, unique rye that keeps you coming back for more.  

Have not yet.

You try Basil Haydens Rye?  Really good!

SVRDhand13

tempo_n_groove said:

SVRDhand13 said:

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tempo_n_groove said:

SVRDhand13 said:

exploderball said:

Cliffy6745 said:

That’s an awesome set up 

SVRDhand13 said:

Sweet looking setup! How’s the Lost Monarch? Been meaning to grab a bottle. 

Thanks! I probably spend a little too much time in that corner of the house. Haha.

I really like Lost Monarch. For the price, it's a great bourye. Way better than the batch of High West bourye I had a few years ago, at less than half the cost. Plus, they plant a tree for every bottle sold. On my 3rd bottle...

Thanks. I have High West now and while it’s tasty, the price is way too high. 

Mid Winters Dram has been on my radar for a bit now and the price keeps rising...  It sucks when you want to drink something and prices get so high it's just not worth it.

Its delicious but the price is too high on that too.  I had it in a bar a few times, but have not had it in a while now.  

Double Rye is the way to go for High West.  Affordable and delicious.  

I am a buyer at $130.  Just to have it on hand.  Buying a second one is not in the cards though.

So this and the William Larue Weller AC are my white whales.

I hear you.  I passed on bottles at $90 winter 2019.  Probably should have grabbed one then.  

I couldn't find them for that.  Passed on $120 back then...

Last two years I have passed on BTAC bottes of $400 for the Stagg and the Handy.  I would get those for under $200 and to me that was worth it.

I would pay $400 for the Larue though as they are always $800 and up.  Just once though!

Stagg was the best bourbon I ever had (2018).  2oz pours for something like $20 each.  Never tried another BTAC, but Laurue would be my top pick.  

Weller 12 is worth $75 tops if you really want to own a bottle.

Anyone try the Barrel Seagrass?  I highly recommend.  Let the bottle open up a few weeks after the first pour and you have a complex, unique rye that keeps you coming back for more.  

Have not yet.

You try Basil Haydens Rye?  Really good!

No, I'm surprised because I didn't enjoy their regular bourbon.  

Is it the 10 year or the dark one?

BRAIN0FJAY

I just wrapped up my own little Bourbon Heritage Month…. 31 different pours over 30 days; killed some really good bottles and opened a few new ones.  Cheers!

tempo_n_groove

SVRDhand13 said:

tempo_n_groove said:

SVRDhand13 said:

tempo_n_groove said:

SVRDhand13 said:

tempo_n_groove said:

SVRDhand13 said:

tempo_n_groove said:

SVRDhand13 said:

exploderball said:

Cliffy6745 said:

That’s an awesome set up 

SVRDhand13 said:

Sweet looking setup! How’s the Lost Monarch? Been meaning to grab a bottle. 

Thanks! I probably spend a little too much time in that corner of the house. Haha.

I really like Lost Monarch. For the price, it's a great bourye. Way better than the batch of High West bourye I had a few years ago, at less than half the cost. Plus, they plant a tree for every bottle sold. On my 3rd bottle...

Thanks. I have High West now and while it’s tasty, the price is way too high. 

Mid Winters Dram has been on my radar for a bit now and the price keeps rising...  It sucks when you want to drink something and prices get so high it's just not worth it.

Its delicious but the price is too high on that too.  I had it in a bar a few times, but have not had it in a while now.  

Double Rye is the way to go for High West.  Affordable and delicious.  

I am a buyer at $130.  Just to have it on hand.  Buying a second one is not in the cards though.

So this and the William Larue Weller AC are my white whales.

I hear you.  I passed on bottles at $90 winter 2019.  Probably should have grabbed one then.  

I couldn't find them for that.  Passed on $120 back then...

Last two years I have passed on BTAC bottes of $400 for the Stagg and the Handy.  I would get those for under $200 and to me that was worth it.

I would pay $400 for the Larue though as they are always $800 and up.  Just once though!

Stagg was the best bourbon I ever had (2018).  2oz pours for something like $20 each.  Never tried another BTAC, but Laurue would be my top pick.  

Weller 12 is worth $75 tops if you really want to own a bottle.

Anyone try the Barrel Seagrass?  I highly recommend.  Let the bottle open up a few weeks after the first pour and you have a complex, unique rye that keeps you coming back for more.  

Have not yet.

You try Basil Haydens Rye?  Really good!

No, I'm surprised because I didn't enjoy their regular bourbon.  

Is it the 10 year or the dark one?

No, this one.  I have heard a lot of people enjoy their rye over their bourbon so you aren't alone.  I bought the 10yo to try then I read reviews that it is overpriced...  So I haven't bothered opening it yet.

tempo_n_groove

BRAIN0FJAY said:

I just wrapped up my own little Bourbon Heritage Month…. 31 different pours over 30 days; killed some really good bottles and opened a few new ones.  Cheers!

Plenty of good bourbon there that isn't expensive.  Dram and the Handy BTAC caught my eye.

What were the differences in the Woodford bottles?  I can't read them.

SVRDhand13

BRAIN0FJAY said:

I just wrapped up my own little Bourbon Heritage Month…. 31 different pours over 30 days; killed some really good bottles and opened a few new ones.  Cheers!

Damn fine collection! 

Indifference71

Picked this one up at Costco today.  Usually goes for $60 but was only $45 so figured it was worth a shot.  Pretty tasty so far...

BRAIN0FJAY

tempo_n_groove said:

BRAIN0FJAY said:

I just wrapped up my own little Bourbon Heritage Month…. 31 different pours over 30 days; killed some really good bottles and opened a few new ones.  Cheers!

Plenty of good bourbon there that isn't expensive.  Dram and the Handy BTAC caught my eye.

What were the differences in the Woodford bottles?  I can't read them.

SVRDhand13 said:

BRAIN0FJAY said:

I just wrapped up my own little Bourbon Heritage Month…. 31 different pours over 30 days; killed some really good bottles and opened a few new ones.  Cheers!

Damn fine collection! 

The Woodfords are 2019 Brandy Cask Finish & 2021 Brandy Cask Finished Bourbon Blend.  

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Thanks!

I’m going to miss those Four Roses Small Batch Limited Editions, especially the 2019.

SVRDhand13

Indifference71 said:

Picked this one up at Costco today.  Usually goes for $60 but was only $45 so figured it was worth a shot.  Pretty tasty so far...

I went to Louisville in may and unfortunately missed the re-opening of Rabbit Hole by a few weeks. But I got to try their core four at a local bar and liked them all! 

mca47

SVRDhand13 said:

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SVRDhand13 said:

tempo_n_groove said:

SVRDhand13 said:

exploderball said:

Cliffy6745 said:

That’s an awesome set up 

SVRDhand13 said:

Sweet looking setup! How’s the Lost Monarch? Been meaning to grab a bottle. 

Thanks! I probably spend a little too much time in that corner of the house. Haha.

I really like Lost Monarch. For the price, it's a great bourye. Way better than the batch of High West bourye I had a few years ago, at less than half the cost. Plus, they plant a tree for every bottle sold. On my 3rd bottle...

Thanks. I have High West now and while it’s tasty, the price is way too high. 

Mid Winters Dram has been on my radar for a bit now and the price keeps rising...  It sucks when you want to drink something and prices get so high it's just not worth it.

Its delicious but the price is too high on that too.  I had it in a bar a few times, but have not had it in a while now.  

Double Rye is the way to go for High West.  Affordable and delicious.  

I am a buyer at $130.  Just to have it on hand.  Buying a second one is not in the cards though.

So this and the William Larue Weller AC are my white whales.

I hear you.  I passed on bottles at $90 winter 2019.  Probably should have grabbed one then.  

I couldn't find them for that.  Passed on $120 back then...

Last two years I have passed on BTAC bottes of $400 for the Stagg and the Handy.  I would get those for under $200 and to me that was worth it.

I would pay $400 for the Larue though as they are always $800 and up.  Just once though!

Stagg was the best bourbon I ever had (2018).  2oz pours for something like $20 each.  Never tried another BTAC, but Laurue would be my top pick.  

Weller 12 is worth $75 tops if you really want to own a bottle.

Anyone try the Barrel Seagrass?  I highly recommend.  Let the bottle open up a few weeks after the first pour and you have a complex, unique rye that keeps you coming back for more.  

Seagrass is really good!!  So unique with so many layers of flavor.  It will def be one in my collection as long as they keep putting it out there.

tempo_n_groove

I've been working on a bottle of Old Tub bourbon.  36 bucks.  Tastes good.  Give it a shot.

SVRDhand13

tempo_n_groove said:

I've been working on a bottle of Old Tub bourbon.  36 bucks.  Tastes good.  Give it a shot.

I had a bottle and you’re going to be mad at how much I paid - 22! I enjoyed it. 

tempo_n_groove

SVRDhand13 said:

tempo_n_groove said:

I've been working on a bottle of Old Tub bourbon.  36 bucks.  Tastes good.  Give it a shot.

I had a bottle and you’re going to be mad at how much I paid - 22! I enjoyed it. 

Damn.  I'll have to yell at my guy, lol.

RS151862

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SVRDhand13 said:

tempo_n_groove said:

I've been working on a bottle of Old Tub bourbon.  36 bucks.  Tastes good.  Give it a shot.

I had a bottle and you’re going to be mad at how much I paid - 22! I enjoyed it. 

Damn.  I'll have to yell at my guy, lol.

Give him the business. It’s $16.99 in PA

tempo_n_groove

RS151862 said:

tempo_n_groove said:

SVRDhand13 said:

tempo_n_groove said:

I've been working on a bottle of Old Tub bourbon.  36 bucks.  Tastes good.  Give it a shot.

I had a bottle and you’re going to be mad at how much I paid - 22! I enjoyed it. 

Damn.  I'll have to yell at my guy, lol.

Give him the business. It’s $16.99 in PA

You guys have raffles and crap though.  

SVRDhand13

Anybody try the Old Elk stuff yet?

Not gonna lie- the cool bottle design is what originally made me interested lol.  

I'm reading pretty good reviews, but it seems like its a bit over priced.  

BRAIN0FJAY

SVRDhand13 said:

Anybody try the Old Elk stuff yet?

Not gonna lie- the cool bottle design is what originally made me interested lol.  

I'm reading pretty good reviews, but it seems like its a bit over priced.  

Our (now defunct) local whiskey society did a wheated whiskey pick; honestly, I voted against it.  It was good but I didn't think it was spectacular-enough to justify the cost.

They recently came out with port, cognac, and armagnac finishes; I think they retail for $90-100.  The armagnac is decent; I doubt I'd pay for a bottle though.  I would like to give the port a try and would likely buy a bottle if I came across it simply because I'm a fan of the port finishes.

bbiggs

Got a Stagg Jr. store pick from my local spot yesterday.  The interesting part is that Batch 17 has not been released and there seems to be no definitive release date aside from the expected late Fall/ early Winter window.  Since it is a single barrel store pick I wonder if it is an early release from Batch 17.  Clocks in at 134.4 proof so I'll find out when the actual release comes I guess.

SVRDhand13

BRAIN0FJAY said:

SVRDhand13 said:

Anybody try the Old Elk stuff yet?

Not gonna lie- the cool bottle design is what originally made me interested lol.  

I'm reading pretty good reviews, but it seems like its a bit over priced.  

Our (now defunct) local whiskey society did a wheated whiskey pick; honestly, I voted against it.  It was good but I didn't think it was spectacular-enough to justify the cost.

They recently came out with port, cognac, and armagnac finishes; I think they retail for $90-100.  The armagnac is decent; I doubt I'd pay for a bottle though.  I would like to give the port a try and would likely buy a bottle if I came across it simply because I'm a fan of the port finishes.

What happened to your whiskey society? COVID? 

tempo_n_groove

oooooh!  That proof number has me excited!!!