Today's Bourbon

[Alwayslit]

So the rye is 1-04, Jim, and the bourbon is 2-06. Bonus is the rye was dumped on St. Patty's Day.

I had some more of the bourbon last night. Banana note was a little more prominent.

The 06 rickhouse is closer to Coy Hill and yes St. Patty's Day is a bonus.

 

[Alwayslit]

 

[icehog3]

I opened a couple new bottles this week. A Booker's Tommy's Batch because it is my "retirement" bottle and I just "retired" again.

The next was a 1792 Full Proof, a Sal's pick single barrel. I wasn't expecting much, the last few Sal's picks gave been somewhat disappointing, and I am through with them unless it's something crazy allocated. This actually turned out pretty good though. :lr

 

[icehog3]

Latest pickup is a Jay West pick. I've had great luck with jay's picks, so I decide to take a chance on this one. Proof might be a touch high. What do you think, Jim @Alwayslit?

 

[Alwayslit]

Latest pickup is a Jay West pick. I've had great luck with jay's picks, so I decide to take a chance on this one. Proof might be a touch high. What do you think, Jim @Alwayslit?

It's just right for a Kentucky bearhug.

 

[icehog3]

Opened the Hazmat bottle and gave it a try. There's no acetone or anything unappealing for a 155 proof bourbon. It has lots of oak, char, hickory, mesquite...I would call it a campfire. It does not have the complexity or depth of flavor that the last two Hazmat bottles had. (Mattingly Razor's Edge at 141.2 and ECBP at 140.2). Worth the price of admission if for nothing but the novelty.

 

[Alwayslit]

 

[Palama]

Maker’s Mark Cask Strength

 

[Jakethesnake]

Had some more of the bardstown white label last night

 

[icehog3]

 

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[Alwayslit]

 

[Jakethesnake]

Had some Buffalo trace and something else I’m not familiar with. Forgot the pictures. Also some wathens which I like very well

 

[icehog3]

Monday and Tuesday pours.

 

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[Alwayslit]

 

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[icehog3]

Friday drop at Binny's was EH Taylor Single Barrel. My first one, I was happy to get it at retail.

They also had the 2024 Pinhook 8 Year Vertical marked down to $34. I think it was $99 MSRP and is tasty, so that was a no-brainer.

I cracked the Taylor, just subtle differences from the small batch...so still really good.

 

[Alwayslit]

Friday drop at Binny's was EH Taylor Single Barrel. My first one, I was happy to get it at retail.

They also had the 2024 Pinhook 8 Year Vertical marked down to $34. I think it was $99 MSRP and is tasty, so that was a no-brainer.

I cracked the Taylor, just subtle differences from the small batch...so still really good.

$34 for the Pinhook is a steal. The single barrel EH Taylor.....wow!

 

[icehog3]

$34 for the Pinhook is steal. The single barrel EH Taylor.....wow!

Yeah, relationships are really paying off for me, Jim. I was headed to the register with my Pinhook when one of the newer managers stopped me and asked if I wanted the EHT.