Today's Bourbon

[icehog3]

So I have tried two 2XO batches, Vinyl and Sneakerhead, at a great restaurant in Lake Geneva. I liked both, and ended up buying both releases at a great price. But I wondered if part of the appeal was environment, and if I would like them as well at home.

Opened the Vinyl last night, I like it a lot.

 

[icehog3]

Last couple nights:

 

[Alwayslit]

So I have tried two 2XO batches, Vinyl and Sneakerhead, at a great restaurant in Lake Geneva. I liked both, and ended up buying both releases at a great price. But I wondered if part of the appeal was environment, and if I would like them as well at home.

Opened the Vinyl last night, I like it a lot.

Do they do their own distillate?

 

[icehog3]

Do they do their own distillate?

All I've read talks about their blender and his use if second oak exposure, but I don' think the distillate is theirs, Jim.

 

[icehog3]

Speaking of which, another 2XO on the deck before some KC later in the dungeon.

 

[Jakethesnake]

By this point we were mixing the stuff all the way to the right with piggyback and ginger ale. It’s not very good. Actually preferred the double oaked woodford over everything last night. Has that dessert sweetness kinda caramel flavor I dig. I keep a bottle of that around but haven’t drank it in a while. Good times with good company

 

[icehog3]

My LEO cousin came over yesterday, we don't get together near often enough. Decided to crack the Old Rip, and we put a nice little dent into it. His wife drove home.

 

[jcolan1]

Whether was great the other night and the fam all went inside early to wind down, so hung out back with a Por Larranaga and this Willet 8 year.

A firend’s brother won the bottle in the county lotto, but didn’t want to spend that much, so he offered it up for sale at cost (which is MSRP here since the county controls liquor sales).

While it’s a pretty good pour, I don’t think it’s worth the price and would likely pass if I had the chance to get another. Too many other good options out there at a fraction of the price of this one. Or maybe Willet just isn’t my preferred profile.

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[icehog3]

Opened up a local group's Maker's Mark pick. Meh. Hope it gets better with a little air.

 

[icehog3]

I really like the 2XO stuff, just a perfect amount of oak on the palate and finish.

 

[icehog3]

 

[Alwayslit]

 

[Jakethesnake]

Think I love it Bold up front but finishes sweet.

so like if you took four roses small batch select initial taste. But finish woodford double oaked.
will share with my buddy to get secind opinion.

 

[Alwayslit]

View attachment 200730Think I love it Bold up front but finishes sweet.

so like if you took four roses small batch select initial taste. But finish woodford double oaked.
will share with my buddy to get secind opinion.

Penelope makes some rather good blends.

 

[Jakethesnake]

Penelope makes some rather good blends.

That’s my first bottle. Had a drink one morning at like 8:30 when my work was delayed with rain. I wasn’t really ready for bourbon so didn’t form an opinion. Heard good things about the toasted so grabbed one. Also grabbed the wheated as I typically like wheated bourbon. And it was 35$.

saw some interesting stuff tonight at. Store I don’t visit too often but nah I’m not a rich man

 

[Jakethesnake]

Ended up grabbing this and I’m gonna try tonight
Barrel pick from these guys. Didn’t NEED another bottle but I like to buy something from these guys because they’re always cool when I stop in. And he recommended it I generally like everything old forester makes so should be good. He also told me he has sold all but 6 bottles with several repeat buys so will follow up with a review later or tomorrow

 

[icehog3]

Nice pick up @Jakethesnake Jake. 129 proof and from floor 7. Hope it rocks!

 

[Alwayslit]

Ended up grabbing this and I’m gonna try tonight View attachment 200751
Barrel pick from these guys. Didn’t NEED another bottle but I like to buy something from these guys because they’re always cool when I stop in. And he recommended it I generally like everything old forester makes so should be good. He also told me he has sold all but 6 bottles with several repeat buys so will follow up with a review later or tomorrow

Good choice. I think you'll like it.

 

[Palama]

Penelope Barred Strength
114 Proof

 

[Alwayslit]

I'm actively searching for more. This is some good juice.