Today's Bourbon

[icehog3]

Went into Binny's. they made 2 new 1792 Full Proof single barrel picks. I've tried at least a dozen picks, and Binny's were the absolute best. Easy call to take a flyer on both barrels for 49 bucks apiece.

 

[Alwayslit]

How do you like the 18 year, Jim?

It's a good pour, Tom. I don't find the oak to be that overpowering. It has a pretty good finish for 100 proof. If you can get it on sale for under $130 I think it's worth the price.

 

[Alwayslit]

 

[icehog3]

 

[Alwayslit]

 

[icehog3]

Opened a Chicago Whiskey Hunters Elijah Craig pick. Lower proof than I usually, it's 117.5 proof at 10 years age. A little more sweetness on the palate than most ECBPs I've had.

 

[icehog3]

Opened the 2XO Sneakerhead blend as the Vinyl blend has left the building.

I need another pour, but I think I might prefer the Vinyl.

 

[Alwayslit]

Opened the 2XO Sneakerhead blend as the Vinyl blend has left the building.

I need another pour, but I think I might prefer the Vinyl.

I haven't pulled the trigger yet. I hope it starts to drink better.

 

[Alwayslit]

 

[icehog3]

I haven't pulled the trigger yet. I hope it starts to drink better.

I'll let you know if it improves going forward, Jim.

Last night:

 

[Jakethesnake]

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Bought a bottle of that tonight 70$ish Place in Md has a really nice liquor store that I will now be frequenting. I’ve been drinking regular makers mark and stopped out to a good buddy’s house and we finished an old bottle I had left over there of Smokeye hill blue corn and some old grandad 114

forgot had some old forester rye also

 

[Alwayslit]

Bought a bottle of that tonight 70$ish Place in Md has a really nice liquor store that I will now be frequenting. I’ve been drinking regular makers mark and stopped out to a good buddy’s house and we finished an old bottle I had left over there of Smokeye hill blue corn and some old grandad 114

forgot had some old forester rye also

Nice! I've only been able to find it at Total Wine in Laurel Md

 

[Alwayslit]

 

[Jakethesnake]

Nice! I've only been able to find it at Total Wine in Laurel Md

This was in Denton. I didn’t expect this type of store to be in Denton “bargain beverage” . Oddly they have a super good sub there like it’s a big deal for the construction fellas. This is how I found it I just hadn’t ever been through the actual liquor store

 

[Palama]

Four Roses SBBS OBSQ

121.2 Proof

Large ice sphere

 

[icehog3]

 

[Alwayslit]

 

[Jakethesnake]

I like this more than I thought I would. Gonna dabble a bit more with rye but this could end up living in the cabinet

Any affordable rye suggestions?

I did find the bottle of makers keepers 25 but they wanted 100 so I left it there. I love makers but hog said it wasn’t the best makers out there so I certainly will not put 100 into it

bookers was 100$. Little book was 200$.
Never tried either but one day I might grab a bookers. What’s the overall opinion on the bookers !??

 

[Alwayslit]

I like the JD single barrel barrel proof rye that you can get for $50 and change when there's a sale.

 

[icehog3]

View attachment 201231I like this more than I thought I would. Gonna dabble a bit more with rye but this could end up living in the cabinet

Any affordable rye suggestions?

I did find the bottle of makers keepers 25 but they wanted 100 so I left it there. I love makers but hog said it wasn’t the best makers out there so I certainly will not put 100 into it

bookers was 100$. Little book was 200$.
Never tried either but one day I might grab a bookers. What’s the overall opinion on the bookers !??

Jake, I haven't opened the latest Booker's (25-02) yet, so I can't speak to it.

The newest Little Book uses brown rice in the mash bill. They used it in Chapter 4, and I wasn't a fan.

My favorite ryes are the 10 year Whistlepig single barrels at this point. Sazerac is a lot cheaper, but you get what you pay for?

I like the JD single barrel barrel proof rye that you can get for $50 and change when there's a sale.

Good suggestion for a tasty and affordable rye.