New Bourbon Thread: Bourbon Trail

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  1. Keef

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    Imo it’s really good until the flavor just abruptly stops. Phantom finish
     
  2. Frankie Carbone

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    That’s probably what it is. Very similar to Sam Houston 14. The secondary prices posted in here for it are a huge reach.
     
  3. joey jo-jo jr shabadoo

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    gettin busy this weekend.

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  4. Funshot Residue

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    Bourbon OSHA here. I see no fall protection.
     
  5. DDB

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    Is that an 18 or 19? Hard to tell from the pics, but I thought the 2019 was delicious.
     
  6. pratyk

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    My first JD purchase in a decade.. I think.

     
  7. RockHardJawn39

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    That has the sem seal of approval
     
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  8. aisle seven

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    Which means approximately nothing. :laugh:
     
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  9. aisle seven

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    I take back anything I said bad about OF 1910. Sorry.
     
  10. Lip

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    Before I judge you, how bad were the things you said?
     
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  12. Detlef Schrempf

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    No it’s Knob Creek.
     
  13. BrickTamland

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    Well that’s cool.

    Be even cooler if my state allowed shipment of alcohol :crossedarms:
     
  14. RockHardJawn39

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  15. Detlef Schrempf

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    For any Tampa people I pitstopped in at Luekens and picked up a barrel pick of Woodinville, which is a Washington state, distilled, barreled and bottled product.

    Pleasantly surprised, I’d say it’s solidly above average. 122 proof, the nose is great, loads of caramelly/ brown sugar, and dark fruits. Even my wife said it smelled nice from where she was sitting, and she does not enjoy bourbon at all. Honestly one of the best noses on a bourbon I can remember for a non “high end” bottle.

    My initial expectation after the nose was that it would be a very smooth pour. It was certainly not that. It had some heat on the palate for sure. I’d guess the mashbill is corn heavy, but the sweet notes from the nose carried over a little, but the primary flavor profile I was left with was a punch of green apples. After sipping for a little bit my initial guess is it’s on the younger end, I’d guess less than 6 years if I had to wager. I’m thinking I’ll enjoy this more once it’s had an opportunity to open up a little bit, but a very solidly above average pour. It’s something I’ll be interested to go back to because I don’t have anything with the flavor profile in my cabinet currently and that is exciting to me.

    The finish isn’t anything to write home about, it will linger for a few minutes but it’s not something you’ll still have on your palate for a significant period of time.

    Assuming this is a younger barrel like my initial guess, I’d be very interested to try their products again in the future. Overall a very worthwhile pour, and a distillery I’ll keep an eye on as their products continue to age.

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  16. dathalfnukkahd

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    I have a woodinville pick. I love it
     
  17. Detlef Schrempf

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    I was incredibly worried about a completely originally crafted bourbon, especially from a region not known for bourbon. Very pleasantly surprised. It’s hot as fuck though. Might put a drop or two of water in my next glass to see if it opens up a little bit.
     
  18. Tangman

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    mine opened up with some air time. Like you I was pretty impressed given the age.
     
  19. dathalfnukkahd

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    mine has been open for several months now and it’s at a sweet spot
     
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  20. DayDomination

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    My Great Lakes pick is only 120.20
    It’s okay
     
  21. Keef

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    I drank a little of my Woodinville pick tonight as well. Mine is almost decadently sweet
     
  22. Detlef Schrempf

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    Is yours barrel proof or the 90 proof? I’m curious if the 90 proof has as much heat on it. My bottle doesn’t drink sweet at all got me, but the nose makes you think it’s pancake syrup and dark berries.
     
  23. gilstein21

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    The 90 proof is not hot, pretty smooth. I loved the barrel proof store pick I had. It did have some heat at around 122 proof, but a drop or two of water tamed it.
     
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  24. Keef

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    Mine is a 124 proof store pick. I also have a bottle of the 90 proof, its pretty ordinary tbh.

    The 124 also feels really heavy in the mouth
     
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  25. AggieVillain

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    Local Whiskey group in KC got a barrel of Woodinville. Cracked mine open earlier this week. Agree it drinks very hot. I likened mine to a chai tea with a punch - mine was all baking spices and peppery, which surprised me with their high corn mashbill. I added some water to it the next day I had another pour and it brought forward the apple orchard you mentioned and really tempered the heat. Looking forward to it opening up and will definitely be interested in what they can churn out the next few years
     
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  26. RockHardJawn39

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    Mellow moments registration is open

    Edit: well it was open
     
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  27. BrickTamland

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    :feelsgoodman:
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  28. gritzy

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    My local place put this out last night at 10:00 pm

    Christmas in July Bourbon Release at Covington Plaza

    Santa stopped by and said it was time to spread some holiday cheer.
    So we're sharing some of our allocated Bourbons with YOU!

    Thursday, Noon- 3PM | No Calls No Holds | Limit Two Bottles

    Please be respectful of the two bottle limit so we can share the cheer with as many people as

    Couldn’t go but my wife did, stood in line for an hour and a half and walked out with michters barrel proof rye and a stagg jr

    im so proud of her
     
  29. Zap Branigan

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    That's the local place I usually stop at. The one in downtown Dunedin usually has the best stuff. Got a Willett Rye from there the other day that I hadn't seen before so snagged that up. Usually they're just a tad overpriced on the hard to get stuff but if it's one I know I won't see for awhile, like a Blantons SP, I'll just grab it. My 1792 Full Proof SP from there is one of my favorites.

    Saw the Woodinville there the other day actually but didn't know too much about it. Might check it out if it's still there next time I stop by.
     
  30. CaneKnight

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    I have a woodinville port cask finish that is absolutely delicious
     
  31. BrickTamland

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    Forget who recommended the Stellum rye, but that bottle is fire emoji. Thank you :heythere:
     
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  32. pperc

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    I just grabbed a delicious Stellum store pick and a Shenks 2018 don’t ask me how. I missed a RR13 by an hour. Sad
     
  33. The Goat

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    K&L has a couple Stellum store picks it looks like. They worth getting?
     
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  34. CaneKnight

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    My Frey Ranch Store pick arrived today. Gonna crack it open tonight
     
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  35. pperc

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    I enjoyed this one
     
  36. Tangman

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    what kind of info was provided on the stellum pick? Assuming it was a true single barrel and not a blend.
     
  37. pperc

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    I tasted it and liked it. Will post a pic in a minute. Yes true single barrel
     
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  38. Tangman

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    I find it interesting they choose to release those under both names (stellum and barrell)
     
  39. pperc

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  40. pratyk

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  41. BrickTamland

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    I NEED TO BE TAGGED WHEN THERE ARE BENASH PICKS AVAILABLE SO I CAN SEND MY MOTHER TO GET THEM FOR ME. :crossedarms:
     
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  42. pperc

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    There are always a lot available. They have plenty of Stellum
     
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  43. pratyk

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    Gordon's has a store pick for the stellum bourbon and rye - 100 $ for both bottles. Tempted to pick them up.

     
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  44. BrickTamland

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    Easy buy.

    They’re $50-60 each anyway.
     
  45. BrickTamland

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    Also, can someone explain the store pick Stellum situation to me? I thought this was a large batch blending test project.
     
  46. pperc

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    Gordons is always good
     
  47. Keef

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    NBC Single Barrel, quite delicious
     
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  48. pratyk

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    Their new store is quite ridiculous and open until 11:30 pm. Might just have to head there after putting the kid to bed.