ISO Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon

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  • HesCalledDyer
    HesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,491
    Anyone had JR Ewing? Is it worth the price or is using the name a gimmick to surcharge subpar whiskey?
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  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,599
    there's a pappy locater app.

    https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pappytracker/id710354904?ls=1&mt=8
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  • DavidD
    DavidD Posts: 2,559
    tempo_n_groove said:

    Looking to enjoy some 25yro El Dorado rum this weekend. It tastes like a cognac. A very, very good cognac. If you ever have the opportunity to sample this make sure you do.

    That just sounds deeeeelightful.
    I'll have to look out for this one next time I'm at a whiskey bar.
    Enjoy!
  • BRAIN0FJAY
    BRAIN0FJAY Charleston, WV Posts: 990
    HesCalledDyer said:

    Anyone had JR Ewing? Is it worth the price or is using the name a gimmick to surcharge subpar whiskey?

    I have seen this and thought to myself "nice bottle!", but no clue on how it tastes. Reviews are mixed from what I see.

    Reminds me of the Ron Burgundy scotch. Tempted, but...can't do it.

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  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,537
    DavidD said:

    tempo_n_groove said:

    Looking to enjoy some 25yro El Dorado rum this weekend. It tastes like a cognac. A very, very good cognac. If you ever have the opportunity to sample this make sure you do.

    That just sounds deeeeelightful.
    I'll have to look out for this one next time I'm at a whiskey bar.
    Enjoy!
    If you find this I will be IMPRESSED! I brought this back with me from Barbados. Limited run on these.

    If you do find it you will be happy though!
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  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,537
    HughFreakingDillon said:

    there's a pappy locater app.

    https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pappytracker/id710354904?ls=1&mt=8

    If you found this it's already too late...
  • RS151862
    RS151862 Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,726
    edited January 2017
    For my birthday my buddy got me a set of the Jeffersons Wood Experiment bottles. Looking forward to checking these out. I've always liked Jeffersons Small Batch so these should be good.
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  • mwplum
    mwplum Posts: 1,542
    buck502000 said:

    I went to the shop yesterday, no luck finding any of the stuff from the thread. I know time to find a new shop.......

    Just wanted to condense the list for ease of seach-ability for next time I visit a shop - going on a beer-less diet and need more liquor.........

    Wellers
    Elijah Craig
    Four Roses
    Stag Jr.
    Bookers
    Eagle
    Buffalo Trace Antique
    Wild Turkey Spirit

    As far as what's relative cheap and potentially accessible, I'd try to pick up the Elijah Craig and the Weller Antique. It will allow you to decide whether you prefer bourbons with rye (EC) or wheat (Weller)

    Note: all are at least 51% corn - but finished with rye, wheat, or barley .

    If you like the EC, then after that, I'd say graduate to the Stagg Jr which is a barrel proof, usually around 130 proof.
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    1996-9-16 Seattle
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    2000-11-6 Seattle
    2001-10-22 Seattle
    2002 -12-09 Seattle
    2009-8-17 Manchester, 9-25 Vancouver
    2011-6-16 Seattle (EV), 9-3/4 PJ20, 9-25 Vancouver
    2012-6-27 Amsterdam (#2!)
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  • DavidD
    DavidD Posts: 2,559
    tempo_n_groove said:

    DavidD said:

    tempo_n_groove said:

    Looking to enjoy some 25yro El Dorado rum this weekend. It tastes like a cognac. A very, very good cognac. If you ever have the opportunity to sample this make sure you do.

    That just sounds deeeeelightful.
    I'll have to look out for this one next time I'm at a whiskey bar.
    Enjoy!
    If you find this I will be IMPRESSED! I brought this back with me from Barbados. Limited run on these.

    If you do find it you will be happy though!
    photo 2c9faac7-cf18-452b-8b1a-ba5276c3c1c0_zpsk4nwwa9r.jpg
    Yes, I was admiring that bottle in the other pictures you posted.
    So I'll take this as an invite next time PJs in your hometown drinks are on you
    LOL!!!
  • mwplum
    mwplum Posts: 1,542
    mwplum said:

    buck502000 said:

    I went to the shop yesterday, no luck finding any of the stuff from the thread. I know time to find a new shop.......

    Just wanted to condense the list for ease of seach-ability for next time I visit a shop - going on a beer-less diet and need more liquor.........

    Wellers
    Elijah Craig
    Four Roses
    Stag Jr.
    Bookers
    Eagle
    Buffalo Trace Antique
    Wild Turkey Spirit

    As far as what's relative cheap and potentially accessible, I'd try to pick up the Elijah Craig and the Weller Antique. It will allow you to decide whether you prefer bourbons with rye (EC) or wheat (Weller)

    Note: all are at least 51% corn - but finished with rye, wheat, or barley .

    If you like the EC, then after that, I'd say graduate to the Stagg Jr which is a barrel proof, usually around 130 proof.
    PS: If you can't find the Weller, you could substitute it with other more accessible wheaters like Maker's Mark or Larceny
    1992-07-21 Vancouver
    1993-9-4 Vancouver
    1996-9-16 Seattle
    1998-7-19 Vancouver, 7-21 Seattle, Memorial Stadium
    2000-11-6 Seattle
    2001-10-22 Seattle
    2002 -12-09 Seattle
    2009-8-17 Manchester, 9-25 Vancouver
    2011-6-16 Seattle (EV), 9-3/4 PJ20, 9-25 Vancouver
    2012-6-27 Amsterdam (#2!)
    2013-11-29 Portland, 12-4 Vancouver, 12-6 Seattle
    2014-AUS - 1-26 Sydney, 1-31 Adelaide, 2-11/12 EV Sydney State Theatre, 2-13 EV Opera House
    2014 - USA - Memphis, Detroit, MOLINE, St. Paul, MILWAUKEE, Denver, 25/26 Bridge School
    2016 - Lexington, Philly x 2, MSG x 2, Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto x 2, Pemberton, Fenway x 2, Wrigley x 2
    2018 - Seattle x 2, Missoula, Fenway x 2
  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,599
    tempo_n_groove said:

    HughFreakingDillon said:

    there's a pappy locater app.

    https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pappytracker/id710354904?ls=1&mt=8

    If you found this it's already too late...
    was just trying to help.
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  • BRAIN0FJAY
    BRAIN0FJAY Charleston, WV Posts: 990
    My local bowling alley's bourbon selection sucked tonight.
    ...So much talk it makes no sense at all...
  • ME68701
    ME68701 Hershey, PA Posts: 103
    BRAIN0FJAY said:

    My local bowling alley's bourbon selection sucked tonight.

    I can't imagine the top shelf would get much better than Makers Mark at the local bowling alley. Nothing against Makers Mark, just sayin'.
  • buck502000
    buck502000 Birthplace of GIBSON guitar Posts: 8,951
    Eagle rare was a good one last night....
  • mwplum
    mwplum Posts: 1,542
    I was sipping some Elijah Craig 12 last night in honour of Parker Beam, and as a big middle finger to ALS.

    It still comes with the age statement up here, and is very good quality to price.
    1992-07-21 Vancouver
    1993-9-4 Vancouver
    1996-9-16 Seattle
    1998-7-19 Vancouver, 7-21 Seattle, Memorial Stadium
    2000-11-6 Seattle
    2001-10-22 Seattle
    2002 -12-09 Seattle
    2009-8-17 Manchester, 9-25 Vancouver
    2011-6-16 Seattle (EV), 9-3/4 PJ20, 9-25 Vancouver
    2012-6-27 Amsterdam (#2!)
    2013-11-29 Portland, 12-4 Vancouver, 12-6 Seattle
    2014-AUS - 1-26 Sydney, 1-31 Adelaide, 2-11/12 EV Sydney State Theatre, 2-13 EV Opera House
    2014 - USA - Memphis, Detroit, MOLINE, St. Paul, MILWAUKEE, Denver, 25/26 Bridge School
    2016 - Lexington, Philly x 2, MSG x 2, Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto x 2, Pemberton, Fenway x 2, Wrigley x 2
    2018 - Seattle x 2, Missoula, Fenway x 2
  • InBetweenIsMne
    InBetweenIsMne Posts: 430
    mwplum said:

    I was sipping some Elijah Craig 12 last night in honour of Parker Beam, and as a big middle finger to ALS.

    It still comes with the age statement up here, and is very good quality to price.

    It's old stock then, they started with the new label last year.
  • BRAIN0FJAY
    BRAIN0FJAY Charleston, WV Posts: 990
    mwplum said:

    I was sipping some Elijah Craig 12 last night in honour of Parker Beam, and as a big middle finger to ALS.

    It still comes with the age statement up here, and is very good quality to price.

    Front or back? I ask because the front-stated "12" was one of the two bourbons that hooked me.
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  • InBetweenIsMne
    InBetweenIsMne Posts: 430
    BRAIN0FJAY said:

    mwplum said:

    I was sipping some Elijah Craig 12 last night in honour of Parker Beam, and as a big middle finger to ALS.

    It still comes with the age statement up here, and is very good quality to price.

    Front or back? I ask because the front-stated "12" was one of the two bourbons that hooked me.
    The front stated age EC and the "newer" back stated 12 year are the same juice in the bottle.

    All new EC out of Heaven Hill distilleries will be with out the age statement and just carry the "Small Batch" designation. In this bottle will be a blend of 8-12 year bourbon with the same mash bill. Tastes like the same quality product as before.

    Reason: 12 years is long damn time. And they need to preserve some of the older barrels to age for the 18yr (fan-flipping-tactic) and the 21yr.

    With all the being said, I know their are plenty of independent liquor stores with the old old 12year labels.

    Keep a look out if you really like, guaranteed to trip upon a bottle for the forseeable.
  • mwplum
    mwplum Posts: 1,542
    The stock of EC we have in BC still carries the 12 on the front. It may be "old stock" but it's damn good, especially at $49 Canadian dollars (approx $35 USD) a bottle.
    1992-07-21 Vancouver
    1993-9-4 Vancouver
    1996-9-16 Seattle
    1998-7-19 Vancouver, 7-21 Seattle, Memorial Stadium
    2000-11-6 Seattle
    2001-10-22 Seattle
    2002 -12-09 Seattle
    2009-8-17 Manchester, 9-25 Vancouver
    2011-6-16 Seattle (EV), 9-3/4 PJ20, 9-25 Vancouver
    2012-6-27 Amsterdam (#2!)
    2013-11-29 Portland, 12-4 Vancouver, 12-6 Seattle
    2014-AUS - 1-26 Sydney, 1-31 Adelaide, 2-11/12 EV Sydney State Theatre, 2-13 EV Opera House
    2014 - USA - Memphis, Detroit, MOLINE, St. Paul, MILWAUKEE, Denver, 25/26 Bridge School
    2016 - Lexington, Philly x 2, MSG x 2, Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto x 2, Pemberton, Fenway x 2, Wrigley x 2
    2018 - Seattle x 2, Missoula, Fenway x 2
  • BRAIN0FJAY
    BRAIN0FJAY Charleston, WV Posts: 990
    InBetweenIsMne said:

    BRAIN0FJAY said:

    mwplum said:

    I was sipping some Elijah Craig 12 last night in honour of Parker Beam, and as a big middle finger to ALS.

    It still comes with the age statement up here, and is very good quality to price.

    Front or back? I ask because the front-stated "12" was one of the two bourbons that hooked me.
    The front stated age EC and the "newer" back stated 12 year are the same juice in the bottle.

    All new EC out of Heaven Hill distilleries will be with out the age statement and just carry the "Small Batch" designation. In this bottle will be a blend of 8-12 year bourbon with the same mash bill. Tastes like the same quality product as before.

    Reason: 12 years is long damn time. And they need to preserve some of the older barrels to age for the 18yr (fan-flipping-tactic) and the 21yr.

    With all the being said, I know their are plenty of independent liquor stores with the old old 12year labels.

    Keep a look out if you really like, guaranteed to trip upon a bottle for the forseeable.
    I get that the 12 front/back is the same. For me, there is something nostalgic with the "12" on the front since I cut my bourbon teeth on EC12 front-stated.

    I haven't had any "small batch" 8-12 blend yet. I'm sure it is good.

    Agreed, the 18-year is excellent! Finished my last bottle over Christmas and am currently ISO another. Had the 21-year too. Very Good. No luck finding 23-year...yet.
    ME68701 said:

    BRAIN0FJAY said:

    My local bowling alley's bourbon selection sucked tonight.

    I can't imagine the top shelf would get much better than Makers Mark at the local bowling alley. Nothing against Makers Mark, just sayin'.
    Makers Mark - a good juice - would have been a welcome sight last night. Thankfully I was able to snag some top shelf Coors Lights to get me by.
    ...So much talk it makes no sense at all...
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