ISO Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon

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  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,537
    Hopslam is worth it. Indulge.
  • InBetweenIsMne
    InBetweenIsMne Posts: 430
    jweyers said:

    Is the Hopslam worth $17.99 a six pack?

    I always look forward to its release. Even better when you stumble upon a bar that has been sitting on a keg for a while to condition it a bit. Just a couple months...smooth smooth hopped honey, I tells ya'.
  • DavidD
    DavidD Posts: 2,559
    edited February 2017
    tempo_n_groove said:

    DavidD said:

    @tempo_n_groove.
    I found me a bottle of el dorado rum 21 year old. Going to crack that one open this weekend.
    The lady at the shop told me they hade two different 25 year old.
    And from what I can see is, they have bottled a batch of 25 yr old in 1980, like you have. And bottled a different batch of 25 yr old in 1986.
    Both run $450 canadian.

    That's cheap! I think your country has lax tax rules with Guyana maybe? I've seen them go for $600US so 480CA is a very good price.

    Let that 21 warm up a bit before you drink it.

    Also let me know what you think!!!
    I love it! Great smell and taste of vanilla and a nice, not to sweet finish on it. I can only imagine what the 25 yr would taste like.
    Going to get me a bottle of the15 yr old and see how it goes down.
  • InBetweenIsMne
    InBetweenIsMne Posts: 430


    You all inspired me...
  • BRAIN0FJAY
    BRAIN0FJAY Charleston, WV Posts: 990
    InBetweenIsMne said:



    You all inspired me...

    photo IMG_1980_zpszdqgmyxb.jpg

    Cheers!
    ...So much talk it makes no sense at all...
  • mwplum
    mwplum Posts: 1,542
    ME68701 said:

    Grabbed the last bottle of Buffalo Trace off the shelf at a local liquor store today. That stuff is becoming quite the unicorn.

    Really??? There's so much of it up in Canada, I agree that it's good, but it can be found in abundance at just about every store up here.
    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
  • ME68701
    ME68701 Hershey, PA Posts: 103
    mwplum said:


    ME68701 said:

    Grabbed the last bottle of Buffalo Trace off the shelf at a local liquor store today. That stuff is becoming quite the unicorn.

    Really??? There's so much of it up in Canada, I agree that it's good, but it can be found in abundance at just about every store up here.
    The spot for Buffalo Trace is almost always empty around these parts. I've been told by a couple different shops that when they stock it they have people who come in and buy multiple bottles. Pennsylvania has a website for all the liquor stores and it has a store locator. Apparently people stalk that site and shipments of that and Blantons disappear almost as soon as it hits the shelf. I think for Buffalo Trace, its an excellent bourbon for the price.
  • mwplum
    mwplum Posts: 1,542
    I totally agree, great for price. Sorry to hear things are so cutthroat in Pennsylvania! It's too bad there's not more online merchants that you can order out of state for, we have the same problem in Canada. Our provinces regulate everything, so if I track down some in a nearby province, I have to first arrange them to ship to a friend in that province, and then have that person send it to me. It's kind of a nuisance, so I usually only do it if I've tracked down a rare 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
  • DavidD
    DavidD Posts: 2,559
    I was going to pick up a bottle of buffalo trace 3 or 4 days ago, but went with the woodford reserve double oaked instead. They had around 10-15 bottles of trace. Went back today and they were all gone lol.
    Immediately I was like oh shit, is everyone in Toronto reading this thread lol.
    Went to another shop and they had plenty.





  • buck502000
    buck502000 Birthplace of GIBSON guitar Posts: 8,951
    Went through the Eagle Rare bottle quickly, good stuff for the price - still have half a bottle of Blantons to drink. I feel guilty drinking that when it's not with friends....
  • KC2917
    KC2917 Posts: 872
    Blanton's was exceptional. Should I try eagle rare or buffalo trace for my next bottle? I'm still reasonably new to the bourbon game and am always looking for suggestions.
  • ME68701
    ME68701 Hershey, PA Posts: 103
    I think Buffalo Trace is a pretty good bourbon for newcomers. Its very smooth for 90 proof.
  • DavidD
    DavidD Posts: 2,559
    I haven't tried eagle rare, but buffalo trace is a nice bourbon. If you liked blantons I think you'll like this one.
    I revisited some corner creek reserve this weekend, Yum!. Going to have to get a back up bottle of this one.
  • elvistheking44
    elvistheking44 Posts: 4,543
    jweyers said:

    Is the Hopslam worth $17.99 a six pack?

    No. It's good but you can get beer just as good if not better for less. The hype machine dictates that price.
  • bflynn1
    bflynn1 Posts: 1,394
    Eagle Rare is excellent. Just started my last bottle that I've had stashed under my bed since before Christmas. Bought the last two bottles at a local store and haven't seen any since.
  • buck502000
    buck502000 Birthplace of GIBSON guitar Posts: 8,951
    Had some of the Blantons again last night it is above the Eagle a bit - but not 30 dollars a bottle
  • DavidD
    DavidD Posts: 2,559
    Has anyone tasted the blantons gold?
    I have a bottle coming to me. Just wondering how it compares to the original.
    Also, If anyone is in Ottawa, A shipment of Blantons goal was sent there this weekend.
  • KC2917
    KC2917 Posts: 872
    ME68701 said:

    I think Buffalo Trace is a pretty good bourbon for newcomers. Its very smooth for 90 proof.

    Buffalo trace it is then, thanks!
  • mwplum
    mwplum Posts: 1,542
    DavidD said:

    Has anyone tasted the blantons gold?
    I have a bottle coming to me. Just wondering how it compares to the original.
    Also, If anyone is in Ottawa, A shipment of Blantons goal was sent there this weekend.

    I found it in Vancouver about a year ago, but haven't seen it since. In my opinion, it's much better than the original (see earlier posts on the subject of different offerings of Blantons,
    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
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,537
    I will let go of my Pappy 20yo if anyone is interested.
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