New Bourbon Thread: Bourbon Trail

Including the one he signed for me, one.

 

Anxious to see a review of it. Pretty readily available here, but I haven’t bought any yet.

 

Tons and tons of fruit, surprisingly fruity.

Leathery.

Love it at the price. If they’d have pushed this for a $70 limited release, I’d say it was just good. Definite pickup for $45.

 

I’ve only had two of their offerings, and I’d say leathery on both. I’ve had the 91 and 111 proof. Not a big fan of port finished in general so I have never tried it.

 

well that was dumb

 

If anybody wants some it's all over certain places in Chattanooga

 

Murfreesboro too.

 

Lol @ sweetens cove being 200

 

But in a way I’m ticked to see it just sitting in the shelf everywhere. It’s not moving.

 

from the reviews I’ve read, you’re paying for the label and not the juice

 

Keef ever been to Blue Sky Bar?

 

I have not

 

Supposedly they have some good bourbon. May be a good place to try before you buy

 

I just looked at their list, it’s pretty solid. It’s a shame Pub on Main is closing they had a ton of good stuff as well.

 

Went to a couple stores in Grand Rapids today

Saw a bunch of BT but that’s about it

one place had ECBP at $84 and HM10 at $63- lots of both too. Store picks were lame- woodinville, traverse city, and some other young bourbons

I passed, bought some Michigan Craft gins instead

 

Pass on all of that.

 

If you’re still up there I know a place near the Michigan indiana line that always has eagle rare on the shelf just sitting. Also if you can find a barrel strength traverse city whiskey co bottle it’s normally 12+ Year old MGP. also heard really good reviews on mayor pengree but haven’t tried it yet myself

 

It’s the South Sturgis Liquor store in sturgis Michigan

 

I’ll take a woodinville store pick everyday.

 

I also enjoy Woodinville picks

 

Sadly I finished mine today and the store finally sold all of them. I do like the normal bottle and the rye as well, and I think all will get better with time.

 

Most aren’t 12 mgp anymore sadly

Pingree store picks are legit good

 

Finally got a hold of a Bardstown Discovery. Damn, that thing is delicious, really really good.

 

Earn_Marks visited last night and that was among the many things we sampled. Thought it was outstanding.

 

Which batch? I had 2 and I really enjoyed it but definitely got some mixed reviews in here.

 

We had series 4 of the Fusion and Discovery

 

Series 4

 

Didnt go near this spot but might later this summer for a bachelor party- thanks for the tip

 

K&L wines is selling their last 2 store picks for $50 now. The one I have is delicious so I'll probably get these 2 as well.

 

Anyone else get in on the SGL Good Times 8 yr MGP drop? Lot's of hype over on that site. I hope the end product is as good as the labels. I did enjoy the Doughboy though.

 

I did not but have the Doughboy and 2 of the Cashville NBC picks

 

Came back with an open mind to try Armida again.

It's pear brandy butthole.

 

Sweet Sweet Butthole

 

I am excite

 

For 2 year old rye?

 

Oh, since I am newfound Chattanooga fanboy, there is BiB coming this year.

Also, the next round of store picks will be various distillates, with one option to stores being a peated bourbon (which sounds gross but I'll give it a shot if I see it.)

 

I like the normal OF Rye, a barrel strength single barrel version is something for me to look forward to

 

Banana rye bread yum.

 

I assume you guys were in town this weekend? He's a good guy. Shot the shit with him a couple of times as we play golf with the same mutual friends.

Any idea when these will drop? I'll be back home for a weekend next month and again in September

 

Negative, he was down here marketing in Total Wine. I gave him some outside perspective on Chattanooga Whiskey from a casual whiskey fan with a background in business.

And nothing more specific than "soon." The barrels are being selected now.

Text me when you're heading back to Chattanooga and we'll come up for the weekend. Sounds like a date with you and cheddarisbetter

 

I was just hasslin’

 

Is it written on the label?

 

It’s not

 

BrickTamland is there a barrel proof 'nooga?

I see it out here on the shelves but haven't gone for it. Sounds like I'm making a mistake and if I buy it we can be friends again?

 

There is a 111 proof at $40. It’s not labeled as barrel proof, but its high octane.

 

Their base offering is 91, then they offer the same distillate at 111 as "cask strength." It's a solid buy at $45, but the high-malt mash bill is definitely unique. I haven't tried their rye, but that's getting pretty good reviews also.

I avoided them for a while because as soon as I see "Tennessee whiskey," I think Jack and Dickel. This is neither.

 

And we were always friends, Leeroy Jenkins!

 

Newest store pick at my local store: Not sure if want:
Knob Creek Rye, Bottled at 115 Proof, Aged 6 years 1 month, Yield 174 Bottles, Price $52.33+ tax per bottle while they last

 

Also one of the other stores in town is gonna have a barrel of BT store pick in either this week or next. Will probably hit that up. No bottle limit.

 

I got a store pick KC 115 rye, but it was $35. I don't think I like it at nearly $60.