What bourbon did you purchase today? - Winter 2012/2013

[smknjoe]

I'd like to know how it compares to Ritt BIB.

[clingman71]

Finally met Joe in person this evening. Picked up a Binny's Selection BT at South Loop. Considering going back for McKenzie by week's end. Tasted the bourbon and enjoyed it, need to try the rye.

[Kalessin]

I went to Go Whisk(e)y Weekend at Julio's Liquors in Westborough MA. On Saturday I was there from 11:00 am to 8:30 PM, Sunday I was there from 1pm to 4pm. I was able to talk to MAster Blenders, Master Distillers, Brand Ambassadors that had been both, and sit in on a bunch of seminars/classes. It was a great experience. I also managed to try a better part of 30+ different types of whisky over 2 glorious days. I ended up with the following selections:

Signed (By Al Young) gift set of Four Roses Small Batch for a friend.
Signed bottle of the 4R Small Batch for myself as well.
Loch & K(e)y Society Jefferson's President's Select 18yr (Peope say this is "Pappy", I don't know about that, but it is damn good juice).
L&K Bernheim Single Barrel (I know it isn't bourbon but dang if it wasn't outstanding.
L&K's Elmer T. Lee single barrel

I also bought some of my favorite scotches and what not that I always keep around the house. Got to take advantage of the 10% off while I can! I also purchased Al Young's book about Four Roses. It was $20.00 and 100% of the proceeds went to the Shriner's.

~SW

Lucky you! I was booked up with family all weekend, or I would have tried to go myself...

Glad to see an SB.com member likes the L&K JRPS 18 y.o., now I can start saving up for a bottle to try it myself. I already like the L&K ETL, and now I'll make a point of picking up the Bernheim, too!

[Diesel]

Well it wasn't today, but a couple weeks ago with the late release of Pappy here in NJ because of the hurricane I went around a couple of counties and picked up 5 bottles of PVW 20yo, 2-15yo, 1-23yo. 1-12yo, and 1-10yo ORVW. I just hit it right within a couple of days of deliveries, I'll probably never get that lucky again!

[squire]

Purchased a mystery bottle today (among other things) of straight whisky for VBT 436 and while updating my tasting notes realized it was very nice.

[MyOldKyDram]

Heaven Hill BiB and Old Forester Signature.

[berto]

I bought a bottle of Makers mistake for $5 from K&L.

[amnesiac]

I bought a bottle of Makers mistake for $5 from K&L.

I approve. Make sure you keep it for the historical record.

Today I stocked up on some bottom shelf and picked up some candidates for an upcoming tasting I'm putting together.

Heaven Hill Gold 86 - never tried
pikesville rye
Evan Williams Single Barrel 2003 Barrel 59 bottled 9.8.03 bottled 12.20.12
Elijah Craig 12
Blantons - can't remember barrel info

I passed on the last bottle of EH Taylor they had in stock and Knob Creek Rye

[qman22]

Picked up an Old Forester Signature while out of town yesterday, since it is not available in PA
Picked up a 1792 Ridgemont Reserve today, since it is on sale

My first purchases in a while

[thiemb]

Not a bourbon, but picked up a new bottle of Baby Saz today. I like to keep one of these around.