Today's Bourbon
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Glassman
Glass Gars Guns Garden
I love OF. But I’ve felt the same way about nearly every pick I’ve grabbed. Compared to 1897, 1920, and the old square-ish single barrel bottles, they just haven’t lived up to the potential of what they could be....
I’m gonna keep trying them till I find the magic one that I know is possible. Then I’m gonna get a case.
icehog3
Outlaw Hockey Biker
icehog3
Outlaw Hockey Biker
After finishing my Old Haymarket 120 proof blend (7 year Heaven Hill juice), I cracked the Single Barrel I picked up from the same go-round. I thought the blend was good, but the SiB (at 114 proof) blows it away. I'm only one pour in and I wish I had grabbed a second bottle. Damn.
Finished the night with a pour of Booker's Maw Maw Batch.
Finished the night with a pour of Booker's Maw Maw Batch.
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I haven’t seen those yet by me, how much was that? I’m intrigued to hear about your findings. Old Forester is by far my favorite distillery.Newest purchase today, a store pick. At 127 proof I am not sure it will be strong enough, but I'll give her a whirl.
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Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. Leftover season at my house, which is a great place to be considering there’s fried sweet potatoes 
This was a first for me and one I had on my list for awhile. I must say I was rather disappointed. The notes were excellent but the finish was nothing but perfume. Love the bottle redesign but the cork stopper was also a letdown (plastic).
A gift from a friend at my lounge. Uncle Nearest was the guy who taught Jack Daniel everything he knew. His whiskey was a unique experience. Kinda pricey though.
Brought in by another member who paid around $200 for this limited release. We helped him kill the bottle. It was certainly an interesting bourbon, but I would never pay that price for it. He also concurred with that assessment
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This was a first for me and one I had on my list for awhile. I must say I was rather disappointed. The notes were excellent but the finish was nothing but perfume. Love the bottle redesign but the cork stopper was also a letdown (plastic).
A gift from a friend at my lounge. Uncle Nearest was the guy who taught Jack Daniel everything he knew. His whiskey was a unique experience. Kinda pricey though.
Brought in by another member who paid around $200 for this limited release. We helped him kill the bottle. It was certainly an interesting bourbon, but I would never pay that price for it. He also concurred with that assessment
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icehog3
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The store pick was $85, up $5 from what I paid last release. I traded that last release so this was my first time having it. I know there can be wide variations in store picks, and I was disappointed in the neck pour on this one. None of that cherry note or other flavors I associate with OF, just kind of muddled flavors with heat. I will revisit in a few weeks and hope that maybe opening it will have a positive effect.
icehog3
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First ever pour of Booker's Bluegrass, which I already put near the top of the 6 2016 releases. Great sweet nose, subtle sweetness on the palate and controlled fire on the finish. Followed that up with some 9 year KC SiB with a cigar.
Glassman
Glass Gars Guns Garden
I think it’s amazing.. reach for it far more than 1920, but that’s just me..
Don’t love this as much as the Prohibition Style, which is still climbing into my all time favorites. However it’s still one of the better BiB’s I’ve had
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But 1910 is a little heavy on the oak for me..
Nassif Family Reserve from Cat's Eye Distillery in Bettendorf, IA. Blend of Bou-Rye and Light Whiskey (MGP roughly 14 years old I believe). Super interesting back story and definitely solid whiskey for about $40
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Glassman
Glass Gars Guns Garden
oh but what a good pour it is!Only one pour for me last night....I'm slackin'
Finally got this one. Been waiting to check this box for some time...
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Congratulations! I’ve never even seen one in person before.
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