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They had it priced <$20 (the same as Old Forester 86). The last time the same store had it, it was $29.99. It's crazy. Always check the receipt before leaving the store too.

My prayers for you and your family. It sounds like the doctors know what the issues are and have a plan. That's good. You just keep on keeping on. And I'll have a pour of the good stuff later and toast your health.

I'm still mad HH discontinued that - and for what, Larceny.

This bottle came to me via @gurgalunas in my SB FF winnings. Enjoyed the first pour! Sweet caramel, brown sugar, and vanilla buttercream up front, a little cinnamon on the finish. 121.1 proof so added a couple ice chips after the first sip. A very nice dessert pour I'm thinking!

This is the first time I've ever seen one. I paid $69.00, which is the most that I've ever paid for Bulleit. I've never been a big fan until I tried the BiB...which I believe is 100% their own distillate. This SiB is crazy good...I wish I had bought a couple. The guy who owns the LS does, and takes part in, some phenomenal picks and is the only person I trust enough to buy without trying first. I met him through a mutual friend who hosted a whiskey tasting. A bunch of whiskey enthusiasts brought bottles for the tasting, and he guided us through it. It was fun and veryeducational. I was humbled by his knowledge and learned more in one night, then I could've in years on my own. He's been around for years and has great relationships with a lot of distilleries which gets him access to some really great barrels. Technically, I could try them at the store, which is only an hour away, but DC traffic & parking sucks. It's cheaper to overpay for shipping, than the hassle of driving and paying for parking.

Continuing with the draining of some sample bottles. A bit of backstory here: In the past I'd take a sample of any 'special' (LE's, Private Pix, BTAC, Pappy, some extra-nice Bookers, OFBB, 4-R SmBLE, etc.) bottles I acquired. Usually a couple ounces or so; occasionally a 4-ounce bottle. It was my intention to compare more recent iterations of the brands (or similar ones from the same distillery) to these 'old' samples to see what if any changes had seeped in over time. I did do a fair amount of that; but, in the last 5-or-6-years I haven't done much of it, not chasing those 'special' bottles any longer, therefore nothing to compare. So I decided to just start drinking 'em! Why not, right? Anyway, I killed off a couple more yesterday. ...2014 PVWFR 20-year & a 4-R private pick from 2012 OBSK (124-proof!). Both were really nice (and VERY Different!) pours. A bit sad that they're gone and cannot be replaced; but, they were always intended for drinking and enjoyment, and now they've fulfilled their destiny. Slainte'

Classic. I wish this one could be available in The Great State. A stout in the midst of a Texas June? A bold move Cotton. Cheers

For tonight, nice flavor, rich but with a bit too much ethanol. Probably me, not the whiskey. OP, IYKYK. Cheers

It is surprising and interesting to me how the KC18 isn’t over oaked. When I’ve tasted the KC18, I was impressed. I think Beam has figured out the balance. Heaven Hill could take a lesson from Beam. Cheers

Good call, that's a really good one

Just to follow up on my impromptu SBS. If I were wanting to be "scientific" (I'm not),... then my previous post would have included these details Nose: KC18 Palate: Baker's 13 Finish: KC18 Yes I preferred the nose and finish of the KC18. The finish on the KC18 is especially exquisite. Elite, even. But I drink whiskey. The *taste* (i.e., "palate") is what matters most to me. In this case, on this night, the Baker's 13 just *tastes* a little bit better. Granted, the KC18 leaves a more lasting and pleasing note on the finish, well after the sip is complete. Sometimes, that might be more important to me, ... but not on this night. I just wanted to add these little details for any of my fellow bourbon nerds, lol

I like the way you think. If the OF doesn’t work out, I might go to the Beam cabinet. Cheers

Yessir. Sometimes it doesn't cost that much more to go first class! Cheers!

KC SiB, KC18 and Baker’s 13? All in one session, you are living right my friend You are right, Beam is hitting their stride. Enjoy & Cheers

With all of the Recent OF BiB, I thought I might join the party. I haven’t sampled from this bottle for a bit. I’m looking forward to the revisit. Cheers

The Knob Creek SiB PS tasted so good that I knew right away that this is a good Beam palate night. So for my next pours I made sure I made them count. KC18 Baker's 13 Yr Both are excellent well aged bourbon that have just the right amount of oak without going over. Kinda like a contestant on the Price is Right that bids just .01 cent over the next highest bidder (you youngsters might not understand this reference, lol). It's tough deciding which of these I like best. Tonight I'm going with the Baker's 13. It just has a bit more depth and complexity than the KC18. But the KC18 always impresses me that an 18 year bourbon is capable of being rich and balanced while not being over-oaked. It's a rare feat to pull off in bourbon with the brand new oak casks. Beam must have a really good handle on the capabilities of their various rickhouses.

I hope you like yours more than I did mine.

These store pick SiBs never disappeared in my neck of the woods. And agreed they are usually excellent for the price.

That's a tough loss.

Last pour from a KC120 SiB Lincoln Rd store pick. A few drops of water tames it down and brings out all the flavor. This last pour is a full 2 ounces so I will take my time enjoying this one.

Well crap, not the news you were looking for I know. But you will feel a lot better when its all said and done. I've had lower back surgery myself so if you are curious for any advice, PM me. Rehab will be critical regardless. But you can do this!

I hear ya’ @0895. I had a few of those over the years. A 200 ml tax stamped bottle is all I have left.

I caught your good side.

HA! Once again it is proved! Always better to be lucky than smart, careful, thorough ... pick a word. They all apply. Good for you (and your lucky hubby!) on this stroke of "genius", managing to construct the perfect itinerary! Sometimes things just work out so darned perfectly, it's hard not to just smile like the Cheshire Cat!

Hey, one of those guys looks like me… Always fun killing time with you guys.