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  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,401
    tempo_n_groove said:
    dudeman said:
    mca47 said:
    I'm completely amazed at how EHT Small Batch is literally everywhere here in AZ.  I may have mentioned it before, but there are literally cases of it at my local grocery store.  Bunch at Total Wine, random stores....everywhere.  What's even crazier is that none of it (or very little) is actually moving.
    Just 3-4 years ago, seeing that yellow tube in the wild was so rare.
    I've also heard that a bunch of Weller (all types) are everywhere here, but I haven't personally seen that.
    How things have changed, and I LOVE it!  
    That's awesome!

    I think EH Taylor Small Batch is my favorite that I've tried. Evernorth Essence is high on the list too.
    Yessir.  Would love to be able to drink some of that good stuff again and not pay through the nose!
    If you're willing to pay for cost and shipping, I can get you as many EHT's as you want.  Was at the local grocery store yesterday and there had to be at least 30 bottles sitting there.
  • pearldavidson
    pearldavidson Posts: 1,989
    edited June 21
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  • pearldavidson
    pearldavidson Posts: 1,989


    Today’s haul. 
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,344
    pearldavidson said:


    Today’s haul. 
    Cool! 
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,344
    Found a bottle of Elmer T Lee today at a random spot in a town we were driving through. $190.00. It was still sitting on the shelf when I left. 

    At least it is less than the $320.00 the other store I saw it at was asking. 

    Pretty crazy for a bottle with an MSRP of $90.00 in my state.
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • pearldavidson
    pearldavidson Posts: 1,989
    dudeman said:
    pearldavidson said:


    Today’s haul. 
    Cool! 
    I am on vacation and in a different state so I had to load up lol.  This group of product is hard to find in PA.  In PA, the government controls liquor sales. My favorite of the bunch is Buffalo Trace. I think Blanton’s is a bit overrated. 
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 43,660
    pearldavidson said:
    dudeman said:
    pearldavidson said:


    Today’s haul. 
    Cool! 
    I am on vacation and in a different state so I had to load up lol.  This group of product is hard to find in PA.  In PA, the government controls liquor sales. My favorite of the bunch is Buffalo Trace. I think Blanton’s is a bit overrated. 
    Blantons was good at $60 a bottle.  That  is the last time I bought it. SO no idea how long ago that was.

    Eagle rare and Buffalo are both great pours if you get them at a good price.
  • pearldavidson
    pearldavidson Posts: 1,989
    tempo_n_groove said:
    pearldavidson said:
    dudeman said:
    pearldavidson said:


    Today’s haul. 
    Cool! 
    I am on vacation and in a different state so I had to load up lol.  This group of product is hard to find in PA.  In PA, the government controls liquor sales. My favorite of the bunch is Buffalo Trace. I think Blanton’s is a bit overrated. 
    Blantons was good at $60 a bottle.  That  is the last time I bought it. SO no idea how long ago that was.

    Eagle rare and Buffalo are both great pours if you get them at a good price.
    In PA I think Blanton’s runs around $80-85, Rare is $50-55 and Trace is $30ish I haven’t found any of them in PA in over a year. So here I am in Massachusetts splurging and bringing them home. The Rare was about the same in Mass as it is in PA… other two were marked up a bit. 
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,344
    Blanton's is good stuff but difficult to come by around here. I have seen it range from $100 - $279 in the last month or so. I don't think I'd pay over $100.00 for it.

    Eagle Rare at $50.00ish is good and worth it to me. Honestly, I think I like it better than Blanton's. 

    Buffalo Trace is everywhere now, even the grocery stores. I don't think I've seen it over $30.00 in a long time. I like it for the price but I think Green River for right around the same price is much better, especially the wheated bourbon. 
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • cincybearcat
    cincybearcat Posts: 17,111
    Had a nice flight of Pappy 10, 12, 20 at Fraunces in NYC on Father's day.  Delicious of course.  I was surprised that I enjoyed the 12 the most...with the 20 close behind.

    This thread is long, so not sure if stated ... but have any of you tried the single barrel New Riff stuff?  I like almost everyone.  I feel like they are killing it and I can actually but it...so that's good.
    hippiemom = goodness
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,344
    edited June 29
    cincybearcat said:
    Had a nice flight of Pappy 10, 12, 20 at Fraunces in NYC on Father's day.  Delicious of course.  I was surprised that I enjoyed the 12 the most...with the 20 close behind.

    This thread is long, so not sure if stated ... but have any of you tried the single barrel New Riff stuff?  I like almost everyone.  I feel like they are killing it and I can actually but it...so that's good.
    Dang! That's the kind of flight that dreams are made of around here. Haha! Congrats!

    A friend of mine had a pour of Pappy 20 a few years ago and it cost $110.00 for a shot.

    I haven't had the New Riff Single Barrel but it was the top pick for the Bourbon Junkies in their blind of 15, $60.00 bourbons. It is high on my list to try next. 
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,344
    Also, I finished off the Russell's Reserve Single Barrel I got a while back. I thoroughly enjoyed it but I might try something else for the shelf. 

    I have 12 spots. A few are standards that I will try to keep on hand and some are pretty flexible. While I really liked the RR, there are so many more to try that might be better for my palette. 
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 43,660
    cincybearcat said:
    Had a nice flight of Pappy 10, 12, 20 at Fraunces in NYC on Father's day.  Delicious of course.  I was surprised that I enjoyed the 12 the most...with the 20 close behind.

    This thread is long, so not sure if stated ... but have any of you tried the single barrel New Riff stuff?  I like almost everyone.  I feel like they are killing it and I can actually but it...so that's good.
    Ive had the 12, 20 and 23.  From what people say, the 15 is a fav among their offerings.  Still haven't tried the 15 though.

    I loved the 23.
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 43,660
    dudeman said:
    Also, I finished off the Russell's Reserve Single Barrel I got a while back. I thoroughly enjoyed it but I might try something else for the shelf. 

    I have 12 spots. A few are standards that I will try to keep on hand and some are pretty flexible. While I really liked the RR, there are so many more to try that might be better for my palette. 
    That Russels is a great bottle.  Glad it's still affordable.
  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,401
    tempo_n_groove said:
    cincybearcat said:
    Had a nice flight of Pappy 10, 12, 20 at Fraunces in NYC on Father's day.  Delicious of course.  I was surprised that I enjoyed the 12 the most...with the 20 close behind.

    This thread is long, so not sure if stated ... but have any of you tried the single barrel New Riff stuff?  I like almost everyone.  I feel like they are killing it and I can actually but it...so that's good.
    Ive had the 12, 20 and 23.  From what people say, the 15 is a fav among their offerings.  Still haven't tried the 15 though.

    I loved the 23.
    Yeah, my fav is the 15.  
  • BIGDaddyWil
    BIGDaddyWil Michigan Posts: 3,101
    New Riff makes incredible whiskey!  Every single barrel of bourbon or rye have been delicious! Not to mention their bottle in bond is an every day crusher.
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  • cincybearcat
    cincybearcat Posts: 17,111
    tempo_n_groove said:
    cincybearcat said:
    Had a nice flight of Pappy 10, 12, 20 at Fraunces in NYC on Father's day.  Delicious of course.  I was surprised that I enjoyed the 12 the most...with the 20 close behind.

    This thread is long, so not sure if stated ... but have any of you tried the single barrel New Riff stuff?  I like almost everyone.  I feel like they are killing it and I can actually but it...so that's good.
    Ive had the 12, 20 and 23.  From what people say, the 15 is a fav among their offerings.  Still haven't tried the 15 though.

    I loved the 23.
    I had the 23 quite a few years ago…it was delicious for sure. Still missing the 15
    hippiemom = goodness
  • markymark550
    markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,309
    Trying this tonight:

    I don't drink a lot of Islay Scotches, but it's very reminiscent of Laphroaig with a very medicinal taste to it. Not a fan of it, but I'll probably give it a few more pours to see if it grows on me.
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 43,660

    These were at my aunt and uncles liquor cabinet. We are going through their things as they are both gone now. 
    I forgot take theses two. I think that Harper bottle is like 40 years old. Not sure about the Canadian club. It came in a Christmas tree box. 

    Trying to find out how to date them better. Anyone know a sight that does that?
  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,401
    tempo_n_groove said:

    These were at my aunt and uncles liquor cabinet. We are going through their things as they are both gone now. 
    I forgot take theses two. I think that Harper bottle is like 40 years old. Not sure about the Canadian club. It came in a Christmas tree box. 

    Trying to find out how to date them better. Anyone know a sight that does that?
    Do they have any codes on them?  You can often google the brand and the code and it'll tell you what year it was bottled.  Both unopened I assume?  That Harper might be a problem.  If unopened, the level looks low which makes me think that cork has dried out and let air in and vapor out.
    Sorry to hear about your aunt and uncle.  

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