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I picked up GlenDronach 30y this past week. I’m not sure when I’m going to open it up, but I’m sure it’s going to be great.

Who Ya' Kiddin'!?!?!? Recovering????? Maybe brief periodic remissions? Recovery? I'll believe that when proof is presented, Joe.

Wait! What?!? Ain't it Bull Leet?

This is one of my favorite btls. I have had many and loved all but one. Not sure what it was about that one. I drank it, cuz Ima lush. It didn't taste lime all the others, not that they all taste exactly the same but, was definitely an odd ball. Had an off putting flavor that I could never put my finger on. I am glad it is gone. And also glad I haven't found another like it. Thank you for choosing this btl for the month of July.

I was talking about the Dickel/Leopold Collaboration....but...as far as 1792 goes, my favorite is the BiB. I really like it...not a huge fan of the standard, or the full proof.... Full Disclosure: those are the only three iterations of 1792 that I've tried

Hi Guss, my name is Joe. I’m a recovering Weller Whore.

Except for yesterday. Had Man Day with a few friends. 2 King of Kentucky's to compare. A wonderful 16y 4R. And several Nulu's - but not just any Nulu. A friend knows the owners. The owners have "X's" on their favorite barrels, mostly MGP, with some Barton. Those"X" 10y hazmats are the best MGP I've ever had. Drink way below proof, tons of flavor, very intense, lonnnnnng finish. I really do enjoy those. Tried 3 of them and felt...either nothing or happy!

Peerless Bourbon SP. Their stuff got way better at 6 years. Headed to Europe for 3 weeks soon. I generally drink very little bourbon while there (unless visiting Obree, then we have quite a bit). More wine & beer, depending on locale. So I'll be on the quiet side for a spell. Actually, with work being so busy, I often miss my 4 O'Clock starting point. So I've been a bit quiescent lately.

Boo-lay Maybe I'll have to start calling it that.

Hi, my name is Guss and I'm a recovering whiskey tater.

I'd say if you enjoy the Heaven Hill standard Bourbon house style (EW, Dant, JTS Brown, ...) you've got a winner. FC at a great deal price, I would stock up.

Squirreled away a couple cases over the past few years. Right up there with 12-year aged stated ECBP for price:value and bunker-ability in my book. Glad to see this sitting on most shelves consistently here in 2025!!

http://bourbonr.com/blog/behind-scenes-bookers-roundtable/ Still a case of Toogie's in the bunker. Great value at $60. One of the last before Booker's went full Tater.

Indeed JJ, I agree that Daniel’s has really upped their game past couple of years, led by this JDSBBP. I love it, and have several bunkered away, as I was picking them to whenever I saw them when they were not easy to find. Luckily, availability has improved to the point I can probably get one any day of the week at a store near me. It is not an everyday pour for me, and maybe not even weekly, because it’s so good I keep it for when I want something special. In an environment where barrel proof bourbons are now readily available from many sources, this is on the “Exceptional” range of that flavor spectrum. So much so, that except for the truly exceptional releases of ECBP, JDSBBP consistently outperforms it, for me. That’s no easy feat.

I've heard great things about the Michter's 10 year rye. Haven't been able to find it locally

I enjoy the 1792 varieties. I have 6 of them in my collection. The small batch is very versatile. Can be enjoyed neat, on the rock, as a mixer. It's fairly priced and easily available too.

I agree. The Jack Daniels Single Barrel, Barrel Proof is quite good, and won't break the bank

“That’s what she said!”

Still playing around with the getting the clear ice down...almost there!

Been awhile since I’ve had this, so I decided to revisit. Still just “fine”. Nothing to get excited about.

Crabcake BLT....

Drinking a 7 year old Smoke Wagon Private Barrel. It's okay, but man those private selections sure were a lot better when they had private barrels available at 12+, but seems those days are gone.

Can't wait to try it. I don't think I've ever had it. Fighting Cock is rarely seen in my area.

I wanted a lighter beer for a party last night and picked up a sixer in stubby bottles too

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