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That would be awesome! I've had several; of the Japanese market ones, and they're fantastic

lucky you. I've heard some wonderful things about this one.

I've been on the lookout for this one to complete my trifecta of single barrel offerings from Old Forester. The barrel strengths are very good at a very affordable price point.

Yes they are Barton.

I think GBS is short for Georgia Bourbon Society. Note the OP lives in Georgia. I assume this bottle is from a private barrel selection by that group. Now, please don't hurt me...

I participated in a Jack Daniels tasting last night that highlighted their Bonded Series. I was able to try their Bonded Rye which was great as I've been warming to ryes as of late. Historically my rye consumption was often limited to Old Fashioned and Manhattans, largely because the piney and peppery notes didn't sit with me. After the recommendations of many of you (thank you), I finally found a rye that was enjoyable on its own from Sagamore (double oaked). The Jack Daniels Bonded Rye took me right back to my prior sentiments about ryes. The peppery finish was just too overpowering for me on its own. I'll look for their single barrel offering to sample and see if I come away with the same impressions.

Im intrigued. Does anyone know if the Calumets are the same mash bill as 1792 (if they are indeed Barton products)? I tend to get a lot of ethanol off 1792 products, especially the Full Proof, but I didn't get any of that with the older Calumet releases. Im guessing if they are the same mash bill, that the age helped with the ethanol smell and taste I usually picked up in the Full Proof, but they could be totally different mash bills too.

Yesterday was WT 101 8year, KC9 and Bulliet BiB. While watching tennis. Right now Alcaraz and Sinner!!

Nice and, damn! You might have to rent a storage locker after you move. I rarely see the BiB around here and hope to find a replacement.

Haven't had the 12 year but LOVE the BiB and FP. Good job!!!

BiB was the highlight of the flight. I found a case of SP from Liquor Barn in a closet.

As a part of a Jack Daniels whiskey sampling event yesterday, they offered a cocktail with Jack Daniels Bonded, grenadine, a splash of orange juice. The grenadine was really overpowering. I bet if it was toned tone, it would not have been so bitter to me.

Happy Birthday, Kid!

Which one did you like the most? I'm not a big fan of 1792 (they seem a little hot to me..even the standard), but the BiB falls squarely in my wheelhouse. That and the VOB 100 are my favorites from Barton.

To bring some closure to this (at least from my perspective)... I did quite a bit of research on what the MSRP is, and more importantly, what the fair market value is for Elmer T Lee. One of my data points said it best, It's the best $40 bourbon you can buy for $250. I knew I was not going to pay $250 for the bottle. That said, I found some sources that had noted the MSRP for this was creeping up. One site suggesting the MSRP was now $80. While I am not sure that MSRP is that high, I will say seeing EH Taylor Small Batch at $60 at the big box liquor stores tells me it's entirely possible. That aside, my research told me the average price for Elmer T Lee is +/- $170. My high-water mark for this bottle was no more than $150. Finding it locally, and negotiating with the small liquor owner, I was able to buy the bottle for less than my high-water mark. A win for me and so I enjoyed a sip last night.

Got into 1792 last night, FP, BiB and 12 year.

Punch Classico, Major Dickason's in the cup and an easy read, (Nelson Demille's "The Maze") on a mild Sunday morning on the back porch with my little buddy makes for a fine start to the day. Punch is my "go-to" smoke...kinda like the WT101 of cigars...it never disappoints.

I know both men. Different circumstances for another thread. Happy to share my life as a professional umpire with anyone who is interested (preferably over bourbon)

My understanding is it's coming. I'm in on that one

They should have done the 12 year instead

Well Then!!! Happy Birthday ya' ole faht! Congrats on marking another year on the best planet any of us know about. ...(I assume..., I mean; Earth is the only source of Bourbon in the known universe, right?)

Now, THIS is Real 'support'! We all should have friends like his!

First let me apologize for this wild drift of this thread.... Back when some buds and I were going nearly every year on a fly-in Canadian fishing adventure (starting back in about '68, if memory serves... and that is a very dubious prospect), the alcohols of choice were Labatts 50, Molson Export Ale, and Brador. None of us were 'into whiskey' at all. But, those Canadian brews were stellar, especially in comparison to the American alternatives we drank the rest of the year. They were real treats! Full-bodied, robust and not short of 'punch'. I miss those times with the guys, and those brews. And, the fishing was fabulous!

Just my opinion, but I would like to see age statements on as many bottles as possible. And maybe this helps other distillers make that decision. $5.50/year in a barrel that’s trying to position itself for a mid range bourbon seems reasonable, to me.