Bourbon Run

[BrianBradford]

Im going to the liquor store right now! It's always an exciting event! I'll report what I purchased when I get back! :grin:

[sku]

Im going to the liquor store right now! It's always an exciting event! I'll report what I purchased when I get back! :grin:

Can't you update us with posts while you're there?

[SMOWK]

Can't you update us with posts while you're there?

[soad]

Does the PA State Store have any Christmas packages with extra goodies down in Beaver County? Up here in Venango County we got nothing yet.....:smiley_acbt:

[BrianBradford]

Sorry, as soon as I posted that, I booked! But im back. Here is my money shot!

P.S. Yes there are a bunch of holiday specials going on. One I have my eye on is the WT 101 large bottle with 2 old fashion glasses for 21.99.

[PAspirit1]

Nothin' wrong with a little BT over a long holiday weekend.

[PAspirit1]

Does the PA State Store have any Christmas packages with extra goodies down in Beaver County? Up here in Venango County we got nothing yet.....:smiley_acbt:

That reminds me that I want to get one of those gift sets that includes a flask. We're set on rocks glasses.

[BrianBradford]

I think either Crown Royal or makers mark had a set that included a velvet wrapped flask. I don't remember which one.

[PAspirit1]

I think either Crown Royal or makers mark had a set that included a velvet wrapped flask. I don't remember which one.

Thanks. I'll definitely pick the Makers between those two. I used to like CR but I think my tastes have changed.

[SMOWK]

Maker's Mark comes in frosted bottles with a Christmas ornament this year. I'm going to guess it's the Crown Royal that comes with a velvet wrapped flask.

[PAspirit1]

Maker's Mark comes in frosted bottles with a Christmas ornament this year. I'm going to guess it's the Crown Royal that comes with a velvet wrapped flask.

I might pass on the ornament, unless it's awesome.

[4thecrue]

It's actually not that bad. I have seen the Wild Turkey rare and WT 101 gift sets too and they aren't too shabby either.

I might pass on the ornament, unless it's awesome.

[BrianBradford]

I believe the ornament was blue with little white snowflakes or something with the red wax melted over the top half. Nothing special. Id opt for something that has use. Like glasses or a flask.

[SMOWK]

I believe the ornament was blue with little white snowflakes or something with the red wax melted over the top half. Nothing special. Id opt for something that has use. Like glasses or a flask.

I think there's a few kinds of ornaments, but they're all abut the same.

[PAspirit1]

Thanks. I'll definitely pick the Makers between those two. I used to like CR but I think my tastes have changed.

I don't want to appear to be running down Crown Royal. I took some with me on a little vacation (to a dry town) a while back and I found myself missing the flavors specific to American strait whiskey, not disliking the CR.

[BrianBradford]

Well as you see here....

I am out of Buffalo Trace!!!! Whats a guy to do. Wait, I have an idea.

GO TO THE LIQUOR STORE!!!!

Probably be leaving in an hour or so. Will report back A.S.A.P.

:cool:

[BrianBradford]

And the winner is...

Evan Williams Black label. This is the second bottle in my "bourbon experience." WOOO HOOO!

[OscarV]

Neat trick Brian, somebody put up a Christmas tree while you were gone!!:bigeyes:

[flintlock]

Uh oh...where's your hat? You think you left it at the store? You better go back and check. And while you're there... :grin:

[BrianBradford]

I specialize in making things appear and disappear. Trees, hats, and bottles of whiskey!!!

[Parkersback]

EWB is solid bourbon, and the first bourbon I bought regularly.

I think it's declined since it went NAS, but I could be wrong. Either way, it's pretty decent.

Oh, to get my hands on some EW BIB: does anyone see it regularly? Or ever? Is it still good stuff?

[flintlock]

EWB is solid bourbon, and the first bourbon I bought regularly.

I think it's declined since it went NAS, but I could be wrong. Either way, it's pretty decent.

Oh, to get my hands on some EW BIB: does anyone see it regularly? Or ever? Is it still good stuff?

It's common as rocks here in East TN. I love it - I think it's great. I've read here that it isn't as good now as it used to be, but then I'm getting used to hearing that about everything. The stuff we get now is made at DPS1 and bottled at DSP31, if I remember correctly.

[BrianBradford]

Ok, I might be doing a BIG bourbon run spring 2011. I am in talks with right now only 1 friend, about driving down to lexington, ky from beaver, pa to a liquor barn. It will be about a 6 hour drive. I am going to get 2 more of my friends to go down with us and split the gas! I figure about 30 bucks for a nice roadtrip with great friends to go look at, and purchase what is turning out to be a wonderful hobbie/lifestyle. We here in PA don't have a very big selection of bourbon/whiskies. So I will have to pick up my jaw from the floor upon walking in! I am excited! How much should I bring down with me? $400, $500?

P.S. I was just informed that there might be an issue with transporting liquor across state lines. Does anyone know anything about going from KY to PA with a trunk full of booze?

[CaptainQ]

Did somebody say roadtrip?!:grin: :bigeyes:

[wadewood]

Did somebody say roadtrip?!:grin: :bigeyes:

I'm guessing California. The 7 Deadly Zins is good value Zin. The same winery, Michael David, has a reserve Zin line - one called Rapture and another named Lust. I recently bought a case of the Lust - It's a big Zin - 16.9% and fantastic.