New Bourbon Thread: Bourbon Trail

Discussion in 'The Mainboard' started by tjsblue, Dec 2, 2019.

  1. pratyk

    pratyk Arsenal FC, Rutgers Scarlet Knights
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    I've had a couple different store picks of Four Roses Single Barrel and they've all been great. In for a smoke wagon (never tried it but anything rye forward is good in my book) or 4Roses.
     
  2. BrickTamland

    BrickTamland You're not Ron...
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    It never even occurred to me barrel-proof 4R would be an option. Fuck them kids, get that.
     
  3. kentucky_dawg

    kentucky_dawg Fan of: Georgia
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    Think they’re getting away from the 100 proof so it should always be barrel strength moving forward
     
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  4. Zap Branigan

    Zap Branigan I suffer from a very sexy learning disability.
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    SW would be cool(never had it)
    4R
    ER
    1792 if it can be FP because my store pick is great
     
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  5. kentucky_dawg

    kentucky_dawg Fan of: Georgia
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    Let me in on the 4R pick and I bet I could sniff out an OESK in under a minute
     
  6. DistantFactor

    DistantFactor Sesquipedalian
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    Where do I send my money?
     
  7. theregionsitter

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    Does anyone in here actually have a smoke wagon rare and limited? If so is it open?

    I want to send you a sample of the good times pick to compare
     
  8. Keef

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    Rare and Limited isn’t the same as a SW store pick.
     
  9. RJF-GUMP

    RJF-GUMP Daubert Qualified in Cooler Thermodynamics
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    not sure what to think of this one:
    Excited for our first shipment of NULU Barrel Proof Bourbon from @prohibitioncraft. The 3 barrel blend was crafted by our local purveyor of fine spirits @madzackmac owner of @madvinesandspirits. Enjoy a really well balanced blend of MGP 5+ year Bourbon bottled at 113 proof.
    Price $68.69 + tax while these 60 bottles we received last. This is the first ever barrel proof small batch release from the distillery. Cheers
    #maisanosfinewine #barrelproof #smallbatch #bestbourbonselectiononthecoast
     
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  10. g8r

    g8r Well-Known Member
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    I have two of the first rare and limited and the elevator.
     
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  11. g8r

    g8r Well-Known Member
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    Should be getting the 5 year as well.
     
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  12. Keef

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    Haven’t heard anything about their bourbon, but their ryes are well thought of so I’d likely give it a try
     
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  13. Detlef Schrempf

    Detlef Schrempf Back to Back to Back AAU National Champs
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    Smoke wagon is a true delight.

    eagle rare picks can sometimes hit 11 and 12 years and that shits delicious.

    four roses oeso for life.
     
  14. pperc

    pperc Well-Known Member
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    OK, Smoke Wagon is not 21% rye. So that is going to make them totally different.
     
  15. pperc

    pperc Well-Known Member
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    g8r might. mine is sealed
     
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  16. pperc

    pperc Well-Known Member
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    R&L batch 1 batch is a blend of barrels across years aged.

    My point is that Aaron buys 36% rye MGP bourbon. All Smoke WAgon barrels are 36% rye. that's going to be totally different than a 21% rye (e.g., Good Times, Blaum Bros Old Fangled, etc.)
     
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  17. Keef

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    Yeah I was just saying that his groups Old times comparison was to a SW store pick (can see by the depiction on the label) and that a store pick isn’t the same as rare and limited.
     
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  18. pperc

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    I gotcha. I think the group is selling BS honestly.
     
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  19. BrickTamland

    BrickTamland You're not Ron...
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    Have a drink, Michigan men :drunk:
     
  20. dathalfnukkahd

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  21. Anison

    Anison Fair and square
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    In for whatever the group decides. Also in to front cash if needed.

    Preferences - but whatever y’all wanna do is fine w me:
    4 Roses
    Buffalo Trace
    Russell’s
    Sazerac
     
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  22. Oranjello

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    Agreed with these in this order as well... if not too late
     
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  23. theregionsitter

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    most likely
     
  24. Funshot Residue

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    NYGator
    -Russells, but also happy to commit to herd choice
     
  25. aisle seven

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    This has been beaten to death but a Sazerac pick would be interesting for the relative novelty.

    I echo the 4R, RR sentiments.
     
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  26. RockHardJawn39

    RockHardJawn39 #FranklinOUT
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    Which distillers allow logos on barrel pick stickers? Would love to see a Dumpman logo on a bottle
     
  27. construxboy

    construxboy xenForo is the new TMB
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    IN
     
  28. Russellin4885

    Russellin4885 Well-Known Member
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    In for several bottles myself of any choice. Would probably pick up several more for friends around here. Also, depending on timing could potentially be interested in muling a few cases down if needed.

    North Carolina recently raised MSRP to $70 so depending on state this is actually well below MSRP. For me it's still 100% a buy at $70 but damn if $60 wasn't a real sweet spot for it.
     
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  29. ARCO

    ARCO I wish I wasn't wearing this fucking shirt
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    Also in for 4R, Smokewagon, or Russell's
     
  30. Dick Trickle

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    I think I'd rank them similarly to everyone else:

    1a. Smoke Wagon (assuming it would be 8+ years. I don't think I've seen a private barrel under 8)
    1b. 4R BS
    2. Russells
    3. ER
    4. BT or Sazerac
    5. 1792 if we could get FP
     
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  31. cheddarisbetter

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  32. pperc

    pperc Well-Known Member
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    we put the stickers on ourselves, so all of them
     
  33. DDB

    DDB Some men just want to watch the world burn
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    4R would be the top choice.
     
  34. mal630

    mal630 Well-Known Member
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    I'm in for any bottle you guys decide on and will buy multiple bottles if needed.


    Does anyone know how to get a good custom label? Trying to give two bottles away as prize for our Member/Member this year. Haven't decided what bottle to go with yet but can find it around town or in the secondary. I do want to get a cool unique label. Makers does them that are OK but I don't want to give a bottle of Makers. 4 roses single barrel would probably be good if I can get a custom label for that.
     
  35. CocaineOrgy

    CocaineOrgy Well-Known Member

    In for multiples.
     
  36. Nole0515

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    in for multple
     
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  37. RJF-GUMP

    RJF-GUMP Daubert Qualified in Cooler Thermodynamics
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    Two store pics just came in at my store. I just called and paid for and reserved the Smooth Ambler Old Scout

    Maisano Hand Select Smooth Ambler Old Scout
    MGP Bourbon "Chocolate Caramel Spice"
    Aged 5 years 5 months bottled barrel proof at 118.4
    Barrel Yield 186 Bottles
    Price is $52.80 + tax per 750ml bottle.
    3 bottle per person limit.

    Maisano Hand Select Redemption High Rye Bourbon
    36% Rye mash bill bottled at 105 proof.
    Aged 4 years 7 months, Barrel Yield 222 Bottles
    Price is $39.24 + tax per 750ml bottle.
    This Bourbon is not only excellent neat, it also makes killer cocktails because of the Rye content.
    No bottle per person limit.
     
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  38. NYGator

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    Sorry, having some next day second vaccine symptoms and feel like dogshit, so I will try to get more info over the weekend, but BrickTamland suggested we start with a minimum purchase to make facilitation easier, which is probably a good idea. I still want to start a separate thread, but we can do that when I get more info. I am in agreement with the way the list has shaped out...Try for Smoke Wagon and in the very likely event we can't get it then we move to 4R, and then ER or RR.
     
  39. RJF-GUMP

    RJF-GUMP Daubert Qualified in Cooler Thermodynamics
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    Can we get a store pick label that says “Hand selected by The-Mainboard Bourbon Thread: Unfriendly, Drunk, and Cunty Since 2009”
     
  40. cheddarisbetter

    cheddarisbetter Well-Known Member
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    Feel your pain brother, feel like shit right know with body aches
     
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  41. Johnny Utah

    Johnny Utah Vaya con Dios, Brah
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    As others have echoed, I'd be willing to contribute in anyway possible (money upfront, committing to multiple bottles, etc.) to get this to happen.
     
  42. Tommy Callahan

    Tommy Callahan Well-Known Member
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    I will let the others decide on what the pick is. In though for a couple
     
  43. tjsblue

    tjsblue I was right at the time
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    I’m in for 1 more bottle than Anison.

    thanks
     
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  44. Anison

    Anison Fair and square
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    I’ll take up to a quarter of the barrel if that’s what it takes to get this done.
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  45. BrickTamland

    BrickTamland You're not Ron...
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    As TMB Bourbon Club’s premier angel investor, I will gladly pre-pay for one illegally shipped case sent to Georgia.
     
  46. tjsblue

    tjsblue I was right at the time
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    Agreed. One barrel for the board, one for us.
     
  47. Anison

    Anison Fair and square
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  48. RJF-GUMP

    RJF-GUMP Daubert Qualified in Cooler Thermodynamics
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    144.8 % GTS BP going for $3250 on one bourbon facebook group :facepalm:
     
  49. poor paul

    poor paul Well-Known Member
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    this works and I'm in for bottles or seed money as necessary.