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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.

Thanks for the clarification! I was fixin’ to call the police to report that Angel Hernandez or C. B. Buckner had stolen your phone!

Happy born day to you!

Hangin’ with Elmer. Happy Birthday to me!

Congratulations! Great pictures. You two look very happy. And, nice to put a face to a name...

I remember bowling/fishing buddies of mine that went to Canada fishing occasionally. They used to pick up a bottle or two of the old WT8 101 export bottles for me before heading home. This was a few years after I went fishing in Canada with a couple of them back in 2006 and 2007.

Well, we don't want that, or I mean I don't want that. So maybe YOU tell me and I get to survive?

How do you mean it is a good thing for us? I don't think I am on the same page or even in the same book as you. Lol For real, I am not sure what you mean by that comment.