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Bulleit Rye for me.

I have a bottle that I haven't opened yet, that clocks in at 133 proof. I always add a splash, or a small cube to the JD, and it really opens up nicely. I'm getting the candied pecans as well on the nose from the JD, but not at all from the Sagamore. I don't find them similar at all. Like you, I'm willing to bear the same burden, and revisit the Sagamore.

Honestly, after having the side by side, it felt like we really just paid for the bottle on the 10 year. It's great, but MSRP is probably double what it should be. The 19 year was probably my favorite lower proof pour I've ever had. Just the right amount of oak for me and a dark chocolate flavor really stood out. For the Weller, it's only the second full proof I've had. If these ever become more available it would be my every other day pour along with OWA.

How do they compare? I lack the 1st one and the SP on the 3rd one is of course different.

Freddie is a handsome fellow. Seems to be aware of it too, in a very Zen fashion.

The JDSBBPR is finally showing up with some degree of regularity in my neck of the woods. Picked one up yesterday in anticipation of today (Fryeday) for $65 plus tax. Just wrapping my lips around the neck pour as we speak. On the nose I've got overwhelming candied pecans. Not unpleasant at all. Mine clocks in at 131.9 proof. Jury's still out on whether or not this is a rebuy at this price. If I'm being honest (and I usually am), I get a similar experience from other high proof ryes at a price point around $50 (e.g. Alberta Premium Cask Strength and Sagamore Spirit Cask Strength). I will have to revisit this a few times to verify my findings. It's a burden I'm willing to bear.

OK, here's a challenge for y'all. I'm having a Devil of a time trying to import this spirit. And the ultimate "failure" for me is if I have to spend the $$$ to fly over to Europe just to pick some up. The spirit is called, Pere Blanc. https://www.pitz-schweitzer.lu/Uploads/270070/107.jpg It's a product of Luxembourg and produced by a company called "Pitz-Schweitzer." On my very first travel to Europe to attend the wedding of a close friend in Belgium, the family gave me some of this to drink. And I have to say, it was "Da Bomb!" Very sweet, syrupy, and a ginger like flavor without the tang. Just very sweet and slightly spicy. What I did not realize is that if you don't attend to the bottle cap properly (it's a screw on metal type), the alcohol will evaporate, eventually and you will be left with ginger flavored syrup. Very sugary. A year after the wedding, I returned to Belgium to follow up with my friend. Before I left for home again, I bought two bottles home with me, plus a Grand Marnier. That was 40 years ago. When I opened the fresh bottle you could definitely taste the alcohol in it, but those other sweet/spicy gingery like flavors were still there. Now, 40 years later, I'm down to my last shot on the 2nd bottle. Still some alcohol left in it, but I can tell it's running out of time. So I need to get some more. The problem being, the owner of the company, Jaques Pitz (and I've email him several times) will not export the product to the USA (some sort of bureaucracy/customs dispute with the US Govt or something). I don't understand that as lots of different spirits get exported by France without much difficulty (eg. Grand Marnier). I'd bet , if he wanted to, he could find a distributor in Luxembourg to do it and handle all that paperwork, etc. But it's probably not worth the trouble and not profitable enough for him. In fact, I've come to realize, now, that he doesn't even export it out of Luxembourg, save for a few smaller shops in nearby Belgium. I've also attempted to try and purchase it on-line via a Luxembourg base store that sells on-line, but no luck finding one of those that's willing to do it. Same Customs bureaucracy, perhaps. Thus, it would seem that the only way to get it in the USA is: 1) Choose the "ultimate failure" method and spend several thousand dollars to fly over there and pick it up; or. 2) Find a "retail buying service" that will buy the stuff, retail, package it up and then ship it to the US. It's what I'd be doing if I were to travel over there. I's ship two bottles and then bring two with me. I know Florida law allows me to import one gallon of spirits (379 cl) without needing a license. That's more than enough for me (1 bottle = 70 cl). I could bring 5 home if I wanted. Does anyone know of any such "retail buying service" or of an on-line distributor that can acquire the product and ship it too me? I'd be willing to pay all the costs... the product itself, the VAT, the packaging, she shipping (must be by private courier like DHL or UPS, not the PTT) and any customs duties, etc. Yes, it would be expensive, but that has to be way cheaper than spending several thousand dollars to fly over there. Therefore, the challenge. Find a way to get this stuff shipped to me in FL without me having to fly over there to get it. Any helpful suggestions on how to approach this are greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Armagnac Garreau - Bas Armagnac - Vintage 1974 - 50YO - Cask 7499 - 51.2% it’s this if the link doesn’t work. I’m so clueless on Armagnac but want to buy a couple

This month's dead soldiers.

I've experienced the same.

Putting together and sipping a new solera bottle. Starting out with a blend of Heaven Hill BIB, Wyoming Whiskey Outryder, and Driftless Glen. So far so good! Very malty and smooth. Frank August bottles make superb decanters. Freddie approves! (Well, I approve and Freddie watches me drink.)

Need an opinion on if the juice is worth the squeeze. Thx in advance https://www.cdully.ch/shop/p/armagnac-2003-w4slk

These two are never passes if at, or near, MSRP. The Daniel’s is simply magnificent (and, not always available here), and the 1792 is my favorite in that Barton line.

I've had worse nights.

Just fair to middlin’.

Delord XO 15yr My initial impression wasn't very good. The flavor felt really weak the first crack of the bottle. It is much more present now. Torres 10 (Spanish brandy) Surprisingly good. Very strong grape brandy flavor, but a little astringent. It isn't noticeable in a cocktail at all. I still haven't opened the 10 generations yet...

Finished off a Virgin 101 KSBW a few minutes ago to celebrate the completion of indoor cleaning chores. Bottle had about a 1/4 inch in it. I'm back to my OGDBIB later tonight although we are having classic bourbon highballs for dinner - 4RYL+ginger ale+a real maraschino cherry over ice. YUM!! all over today.

Wife bought one of those some time back. It is pretty good. I even drink it.

Well, we had to go to Sam’s Club today. What can I say? FWIW, they will be shared.

Maybe you could open one, try it, and post some tasting notes.

I have two bottles I picked up for retail in NC… didn’t realize it was that rare

Not too bad of a day today.

I've been looking for W.B. Safell for a long time, and went on a drive over lunch, and found 3 bottles at my local liquor store! I am a huge Wild Turkey fan. I'm excited to open a bottle tonight! Also, the store has some Woodford Reserve 121.2 on the shelf, so am tempted to make a return trip, we shall see.

Yesterday started with FR Sib select( sooo good), James E Pepper, and a WT101. Fine selections........

I know of a retailer with it available now to order. It's a bit pricey, though.