New Bourbon Thread: Bourbon Trail

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  1. pperc

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    Nice. I think that’s the wheater
     
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  2. pperc

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    Also glad to see you back
     
  3. NYGator

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    yes, i think you are correct.
     
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  4. NYGator

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    Thanks. It took awhile for my taste buds to come back for bourbon (no covid - i think). Not drinking as much as I was, but slowly getting back into it.
     
  5. Mr Mortisay

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    Not as sexy as the bottles you can get on raffles but I’ll be damned if I didn’t get a rush finding a smoke wagon UU at MSRP, McKenna x 2 @ $35, and a Yamazaki 12 @ $120. Big score for Arkansas
     
  6. Keef

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    Huge fan of the high wheat versions
     
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  7. Degausser

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    Mine and Baseballman86's store just released a 5 yr Pinhook store pick. Worth grabbing?
     
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  8. BrickTamland

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    Having never had any Pinhook offerings or even sampled the particular store pick, I’m going to say, definitively and emphatically, no.

    Please respect my decision, and no interviews at this time or in the foreseeable future. Bless.
     
  9. Leeroy Jenkins!

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    I haven't really loved any of the pinhook stuff I've gotten but whatev. Try it. Let us know.
     
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  10. NYGator

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    I don't like young bourbons for the most part.
     
  11. Guns

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    might buy Bombergers to celebrate the election. They also have a Weller Full Proof for $320 but I just don’t think I can bring myself to buy it for that much
     
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  12. Dick Trickle

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    I tried a 5yr store pick and it was pretty decent. I think their stuff is getting better as the releases start to get older.
     
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  13. NYGator

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    I love Bombergers. How much?
     
  14. BrickTamland

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    What a steal over at Continental!
    **NEW** 2020 SHENK'S

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    (Louisville, KY - Sour Mash Whiskey - 91.2 Proof)

    Price: $198.99

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    2020 Release Shenk's is a Kentucy Sour Mash Whiskey made with a substantial amount of rye. Following up the success of the 2019 Shenk's release, where some Chinquapin barrels were utilized during maturation, the 2020 release utlizes a greater percentage of whiskey aged in Chinquapin oak in each batch. The wood has been naturally air dried and seasoned for at least 3 years. The longer seasoning combined with their specified toast and char allows the oak aromas and chaacters specific to Chinquapin oak to fully express themselves.



    **NEW** 2020 BOMBERGER'S Declaration

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    (Louisville, KY - Straight Bourbon - 108 Proof)

    Price: $198.99

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    Bomberger's Declaration distillery bourbon honors the legacy of the former distillery known as Bomberger's in the 1800's and later as Michter's in 20th century.

    The 2020 Release of the Bomberger's is a flavorful Kentucky Straight Bourbon with a distinctively smooth character that belies its 108 proof strength. The Master of Maturation, Andrea Wilson chose barrels made from special wood that has been naturally air dried for over 3 years. While some Chinquapin oak barrels were utilized in the aging process of the 2019 release of Bomberger's, this year the production team opted to increase the proportion of the bourbon that spent time in Chinquapin oak. The special cooperage elevates the unique attributes of this wonderful bourbon.
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  15. Guns

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    $179
     
  16. NYGator

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    That’s a lot for that bottle. $115 or lower IMO.
     
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  17. Guns

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    might splurge if PA gets called for Diamond Joe tonight. Let’s ride
     
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  18. NYGator

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    Of all people I get it, lol.
     
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  19. NYGator

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    Been drinking a lot of Eagle Rare Total Wine store pick the last couple of nights. Really enjoying it.
     
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  20. theregionsitter

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    eagle rare picks are incredible
     
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  21. NYGator

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    It really is so fucking underrrated. It drinks like $100 bottle.
     
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  22. Degausser

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    Patiently waiting on my store to drop their ER pick.
     
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  23. TheBabyShrimp

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    Let's talk ice balls. My set is getting old and cracking so I'm going to ask for some new ones for Christmas. What are the best out there right now?

    Also, has anyone made them in batches and set them aside to save for occasions with more people? Or do you just get a second set for those few times you need a second ball for a group?
     
  24. RJF-GUMP

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    I like ice blocks more than ice balls. Have a couple different molds for them, bought off amazon.
     
  25. BrickTamland

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    Is there really a difference?

    We have a few of these; in the event we're entertaining we'll make a few the day before and store them in a ziploc bag.

     
  26. gilstein21

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    I have the same, but my red one had a corner poke through trying to get a cube out.
     
  27. Baseballman86

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    Well, on a whim I picked up a Blade and Bow 22, almost certainly going to use it for trade bait. I don’t see myself cracking a bottle that expensive any time soon.
     
  28. pperc

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    Nice. Retail?
     
  29. Baseballman86

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    Yep, but retail went up again this year to $450
     
  30. pperc

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    Yeah pricey but I’d pay it honestly probably
     
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  31. Leeroy Jenkins!

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    Yikes.

    It's good but its not 450$ good. I would trade with it.
     
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  32. Dick Trickle

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    Thanks to Mr Mortisay I’m stocked up on this beauty and can let it rip tonight
     
  33. NYGator

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    Thoughts? We traded 2019 for 2020. Waiting for my bottle.
     
  34. Dick Trickle

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    I think it’s amazing, one of my top 5 that I own. But both of mine are batch 9 so don’t have anything to compare it to.
     
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  35. Mr Mortisay

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    On deck tonight thanks to Dick Trickle . Family pic finally complete as well

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  36. pperc

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  37. Lip

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    Dozens across the country. What?
     
  38. pperc

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    what?
     
  39. CoastalOrange

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  40. Mr Mortisay

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    They’re all great, but single barrel and WLW are on another level.
     
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  41. RJF-GUMP

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    I'm jealous of all that Weller.
     
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  42. NYGator

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    Haven't checked secondary's in awhile. Is BourBIN gone, and if so what replaced it?
     
  43. PrinceWimbley

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    Welp,I didn’t get any bourbon on release day today but I got a bottle of Foursquare 2008. I’ll take it.
     
  44. goblue31602

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    4 or 5 more lotteries in Ohio, and still haven't been a winner yet.
     
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  45. theregionsitter

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    me neither

    A coworker got birthday bourbon for $99 so that’s neat
     
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  46. Russellin4885

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    What store is that?
     
  47. Degausser

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    The Bottle Shop in Columbus, GA
     
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  48. theregionsitter

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    Larceny Barrel Proof out in Ohio this week
     
  49. Russellin4885

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    Local county lottery just opened up and for the first time we have to rank our bottles. Here's what is available:

    Baker’s 13 Year $99.95
    Connemara 12 Year Irish Whiskey $74.95
    Eagle Rare 17 Year $99.95
    Elijah Craig 18 Year $129.95
    George T. Stagg $99.95
    Michter’s 10 Year Rye $159.95
    Michter’s 10 Year Single Barrel $120.00
    Old Fitzgerald BIB 14 year $139.95
    Old Forester Birthday $129.95
    Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year $69.95
    Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year $119.95
    Sazerac Rye 18 Year $99.95
    Smooth Amber Big Level Wheat $54.95
    Thomas Handy $99.95
    Van Winkle Family Reserve 13 Year $119.95
    Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year $79.95
    Weller Full Proof $49.95
    William Larue Weller $99.95

    Thoughts?
     
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  50. Upton^2

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    Big level wheat #1
     
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