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I picked up a Jacob's Pardon, Batch 3 last night. I won't get into it until the end of the week most likely. That's the kind of whiskey that you have to bring a mentality of, I have no other plans other than to go to bed after sampling this.

Awesome post. Almost as nice as getting money back from the government is that we're starting to see Eagle Rare in my locale. It is no longer a rare eagle sighting.

Sorry to hear about the most recent house hunting exercise. Bidding wars are great for the seller, not so much for the buyer. Our market here has shifted to a buyer's market with inventory sitting, and new construction flooding the market with incentives. That aside, still a good evening. My evening was spent with my first pour (Weller CYPB), followed by my second pour (Old Fitzgerald 10 year). Best part was spending time with my 10-year-old son at our pool and watching the Dodgers.

Things happen for a reason. You'll find the perfect house and will be hoisting a toast from the back porch in celebration!

I have one bottle. It is one of two bottles in my collection over 140 proof. I have a single malt that is also 71%.

Some dingleberry wanted 25 bucks for this empty bottle on Facebook marketplace. I made what I consider a judicious decision and opted instead for yet another delicious jug of OGD 114. Now I'm drinking whiskey instead of looking at a nifty bottle of air. And I saved 4 bucks. Sometimes I'm just plain smart. Somebody please tell my wife.

Some RHF this evening. We are still looking for houses. Our original house choice ended up in a bidding war by two other couples, we had to walk away. The search continues.

Georgia selection is pretty decent, but a lot of beers I’d like to see here. Like the 3 Floyds selections mentioned above! Regardless, I like to flit around and try new things, while keeping to my seasonal favorites. The variety is deep enough, and I’m not what one would call a “beer aficionado”, so what is available keeps me interested and satisfied!

Ok, back on topic!

Rock Hill Farms is my White Buffalo, err Whale. Only seen it a few times in the wild and it was over-priced at 100-150$. But I do like it. More so than the Hancock, ETL and Blanton's. AND THAT COULD BE because you can't have what you can't get.

Hehehe... Good Point!!!

That's gotta be a first. I'd buy a lottery ticket. Or 277 of them.

Eagle Rare... Why? Because, the IRS said there was a $277 mistake on my return, "In My Favor". Me getting $$$ from the IRS; now that's a Rare Eagle...

Fair point. What is remarkable to me is how nearly everything from Buffalo Trace has a secondary market which is off the charts. Even Buffalo Trace is difficult to find is some parts. I have started to see ample supply of EH Taylor (small batch), Eagle Rare, Buffalo Trace (always available in nearly every liquor store here). Elmer T Lee is available locally, it's about $150 on the secondary market. I seldom see Rock Hill Farms, but when I do, the secondary market is priced at $300 which just seems crazy but there was a time when Eagle Rare was also going for close to $200, now it's about $80, still about double what MSRP is. Supply and Demand I suppose.

SB member JCWhammie posted this video of a guys method to make the ice. I’ve been using it for a couple of years, and it works great. The video is on his post at the end of Page 1 of the thread. If you watch the video and are interested in it, I’d be happy to share some tips on the process.

Correct. As mentioned above it's all about aging location and length of aging to achieve different flavor profiles. And after that, blending to achieve those profiles consistently.

I’m really not sure of the price nowadays. I purchased this bottle years ago. IIRC, I paid somewhere around $45.00 or so. The steps up from BT and ER, IMHO, are ETL, Blanton’s, Hancock’s Presidents Reserve SB, and Rock Hill Farms. Not necessarily in that order.

You need a special tray like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07422QWCP?language=en_US It's what I use and it works great. The key is one way freezing to drive out the air bubbles.

you have two bottles of the Batch 3? It is +/- 140 proof

The past btls I have had, I enjoyed. They seem to be very consistent from barrel to barrel, from my limited experience, unlike HMcK BiB or Blantons. With the latter two, I have had just average to OMG CAN I GET MORE, PLEASE!! With JB SiB they all have been pretty good and at a better price in todays market. I wonder if there are some honey barrels out there??? And I wish they were more readily available.

I have batch 3. It is awesome. I think it is worth the money. It is the first light whiskey I tried and it got me hooked. Also, one of two bottles I have over 70% ABV. Something to talk about if nothing else. I have not had it in a while, but I think it drinks below that proof. I do not have thoughts on the lower proof batch 2.

I have not tried this. Seems it's a very good bourbon. What is the price one would expect for this?

I would imagine the same can be said for Jim Beam with all the varieties, Baker', Booker's, Knob Creek, Jim Beam, etc.

Leinenkugel Summer Shandy is always refreshing on a hot day. Wish they'd bring back the grapefruit shandy

Looks absolutely fabulous. Has anyone found a way to make clear big rocks? Mine are always cloudy