Straightbourbon.com - Premium Bourbons/Specialty Bottlings http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums A forum for the discussion of single barrel and specialty bourbons. en Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:01:40 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/red2black/misc/rss.jpg Straightbourbon.com - Premium Bourbons/Specialty Bottlings http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums BT Experimental http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14575&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:27:41 GMT Does anyone know if the new BT experimental French Oak Barrel Aged and American Oak Chips Seasoned Bourbons are available in the Chicago area? Does anyone know if the new BT experimental French Oak Barrel Aged and American Oak Chips Seasoned Bourbons are available in the Chicago area? ]]> Premium Bourbons/Specialty Bottlings pangkarra http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14575 OF Birthday Bourbon 2010 http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14573&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:43:11 GMT I bought a couple bottles of the latest OFBB today. Wow. Two words: Cinnamon Bomb. Anybody else gotten into theirs yet? I bought a couple bottles of the latest OFBB today. Wow.

Two words: Cinnamon Bomb.

Anybody else gotten into theirs yet? ]]> Premium Bourbons/Specialty Bottlings Josh http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14573 <![CDATA[Jefferson's Reserve Presidential 18]]> http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14552&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:21:09 GMT I see that Julio's and K&L Wines are offering a JPRS 18. K&L, out my way, wants $89.99 a bottle. Anyone have one? Anyone tried one? Is it worth 90 bucks? I have 2 of the JPRS 17. I was not impressed. I would take a PVW 15 over the JPRS 17. Any thoughts? Should I get one just to put in the bunker? I can't find any more PVW 15 out here anyway. Let me know.

Jim ]]> Premium Bourbons/Specialty Bottlings onmytrack http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14552 <![CDATA[Birdman's Re-Barrel OWA]]> http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14543&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:22:34 GMT I started this thread to cronicle the progression of my re-barrel project. I just ordered a 5L barrel, medium char, from Oak Barrels LTD. I... I started this thread to cronicle the progression of my re-barrel project.

I just ordered a 5L barrel, medium char, from Oak Barrels LTD.

I decided to put 4.5 liters of new label OWA in it. It will be stored in my attached garage. I will see fairly big temp swings, but not like an out building... but that is all I have.:rolleyes:

My thoughts are that during the winter I will not see a big difference over a few months. If I am incorrect, please chime in.

Also feel free to give me your 2 cents on what to do throughout this project. I have never done this before, so all input would be appreciated.


and 1 quick question....

I was surprised how much of Greg's juice was lost due to evaporation and sampling.... What would be the affects of wrapping the barrell in Saran Wrap to cut down on evaporation????


Wish me luck !!!:grin: ]]> Premium Bourbons/Specialty Bottlings birdman1099 http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14543 What are the must-buy bottles at Park Avenue Liquors? http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14513&goto=newpost Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:24:32 GMT A question for the NYC locals. (or anyone else who knows) I may have the chance to stop in at Park Avenue Liquors in NYC. I know they have a... A question for the NYC locals. (or anyone else who knows)

I may have the chance to stop in at Park Avenue Liquors in NYC.

I know they have a lot of their own barrels, etc. What, in the opinion of those who have tried them, are the jewels to be tried? If I were to buy 2 or 3 bottles as I pass through, what are the must haves?

Thanks! ]]> Premium Bourbons/Specialty Bottlings MikeK http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14513 Duty Free and changing planes http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14493&goto=newpost Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:15:18 GMT OK, I've read a lot of the old posts and found enough to make me worry.

I have a friend who will be traveling from Boston to Hong Kong (and back) and changing planes in Detroit.

If he buys Bourbon in Hong Kong duty free on the way back, they deliver the bottles to him on the plane. Then he gets off the plane in Detroit to change for the second leg of the trip back home (Boston).

Does this now leave him standing in the Detroit Airport, unable to bring the duty free bottles onto the next plane because they are big bottles of liquid?

How do you do this correctly?

(Other than buying in Hong Kong at a street store and packing it all in your checked luggage)

Thanks for the help, ]]> Premium Bourbons/Specialty Bottlings MikeK http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14493 Bourbon in Hong Kong? http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14486&goto=newpost Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:48:36 GMT I have a mule, I mean friend, traveling to Hong Kong in a few weeks. Anyone been through there recently to report on what export-only treasures I... I have a mule, I mean friend, traveling to Hong Kong in a few weeks. Anyone been through there recently to report on what export-only treasures I might have him look for. WT-12 is certainly on the list.

Thanks! ]]> Premium Bourbons/Specialty Bottlings MikeK http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14486 W/t 12 http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14476&goto=newpost Sun, 22 Aug 2010 11:49:05 GMT I have a bottle of Wild Turkey 12 that I bought probably 20 years ago. It is in a brown wrapper and a wooden box. I have not unwrapped it so I don't know what the bottle label looks like. Anyone know when it was bottled and if it would be OK to drink still? ]]> Premium Bourbons/Specialty Bottlings drummertom http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14476 Where do you get a good barrel http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14465&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:31:31 GMT With all the talk of re-barrel projects, I've started looking on line for a barrel. There are a bunch of resources.

Where did you get your barrell? I have no Idea what to look for and I do not want to buy something that wont work.

I know I want 5 liters. I do want it charred. I want it on a stand, with a spigot and bung. What else should I be looking at?

Ben (Kickert), do you guys sell charred barrels???

If anyone has and suggestions for me, I'd appreciate it !!!!:grin: ]]> Premium Bourbons/Specialty Bottlings birdman1099 http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14465 David Nicholson revived http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14446&goto=newpost Sun, 15 Aug 2010 23:23:24 GMT OK, I did my research and still have a question. I was recently in IL and a friend had 2 bottles (ltr) of David Nicholson 1843 bourbon, one we... OK, I did my research and still have a question. I was recently in IL and a friend had 2 bottles (ltr) of David Nicholson 1843 bourbon, one we sampled and he was kind enough to sell me the other. It says on the back label "distilled and bottled by Stitzell-Weller". It also says "original 43 recipe". He said the guy who gave them to him (years ago) knew Julian I, and got them from him. He also said it was distilled in MO at one time. I found it a delightful whiskey, but it didn't taste like a wheater to me (but SW OF doesn't taste like a wheater either). I'm sure in 1843 there were no wheat whiskeys, or am I wrong? Did SW ever make a rye based whiskey? Last question, was it ever made in MO and if so when? Thanks for the help guys and gals. ]]> Premium Bourbons/Specialty Bottlings Stu http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14446 Liberty Ship http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14445&goto=newpost Sun, 15 Aug 2010 20:47:57 GMT I picked up a bottle of this in France for around 10 Euros. The label says made in USA, bottled in France. No indication of distillery. It was... I picked up a bottle of this in France for around 10 Euros. The label says made in USA, bottled in France. No indication of distillery. It was pretty good for the money. I didn't see an age statement, but I'm not sure how closely the EU follows our regulations.
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