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  • BOTM 06/2025 Jim Beam Single Barrel June 1, 2025
    There’s been some discussion of this one on the forum lately, although the Jim Beam brand doesn’t usually attract much attention from the broader online bourbon community. While Jim Beam is generally a value brand, it has had a few higher end expressions throughout the years. This single barrel version is the current top end […]

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  • How Special Is This Bottle? April 21, 2025
    I'm new here and have been enjoying the discussions. I'm curious if I could get some feedback from some of the pros here about a bottle of Old W.L. Weller Special Reserve that my great-grandfather bought in Midway, Kentucky in the 1950s. (He was born in Midway in 1895). I have been unable to find out […]
  • Old Rip Van Winkle NAS 1989/1990 October 23, 2024
    Hello, I am a new member from Germany.   I am interested in Old Bourbon Bottles. Knowing something but want to learn more, so I joined this forum.   Somebody offered me this bottle to buy for 2000€ (~2150USD) (Pics seems to come from a shop) Looks great, but I cant find informations about this […]

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  • Help! My mash keeps stalling. June 12, 2025
      My fermentation keeps shutting down early and I can’t get it going again.  I made three double batches no problem.  I moved and change my water source and my first batch was fine.  Water quality test strips look good.   My mash bill is 11# of milled corn, 2# milled, malted rye and 2# […]
  • Eagle Rare 12yr June 8, 2025
    Intended to be a permanent addition and released at regular intervals. 95 proof, msrp of $50.   https://www.foodandwine.com/buffalo-trace-eagle-rare-12-11750242
  • 1792 15yr June 7, 2025
    I am here for 15 year old Barton.  The 14, 15, and 16 year old Calumets were all excellent. Now of course we need to see the price.   
  • Online Ordering June 7, 2025
    I'm sharing some online ordering experiences for those who have considered ordering online. I hope this is useful to others. Feel free to reach out with any questions.   Flaviar – My wife gifted me a bourbon of the month for Christmas. It is referred to as the Champions of Bourbons and are advertised as […]
  • Wild Turkey 101 – 8 Year June 5, 2025
    Went out tonight and looked at the local Spec's. They had the Wild Turkey 101 – 8 year. I noted it was in the allocated section. I really never noted it before, not being on the lookout for it. Is it that hard to come by?

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  • A Trifecta of Bourbons June 12, 2025
    I attended a dinner last night and the restaurant had an awesome group of bourbons.    I was able to try William Laurie Weller, George T Stagg and Eagle Rare 17. Just amazing to see them all at the same place and priced as fairly as one can expect in a higher end restaurant.   […]
  • Heaven Hill Grain to Glass June 6, 2025
    I’d welcome thoughts on the Heaven Hill Grain to Glass series. Found a package of the 3 for a reasonable price. I like the higher proof possibility.   MSRP is +/- $100 for each. Are they a burnt that price?
  • Elmer T Lee – worth it? June 6, 2025
    Was out and about yesterday and discovered an Elmer T Lee. What’s the most folks would pay for this? Or Rock Hill Farms for that matter?
  • 2025 Unicorn Season May 12, 2025
    A little early in the CC year.  Calumet 18!  I hope the bourbon is half as good as the package and bottle.
  • Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked May 11, 2025
    First let me say how I excited I was for this bourbon. If I could only chose one bourbon for my collection, it would be the Woodford Reserve Double Oaked. What would be better than a Double Oaked? Well conventional wisdom would say a Double Double Oaked. In reality, this was not what I concluded. […]