What Bourbon did you purchase today? - Summer 2011

[Guest wripvanwrinkle]

I picked up an old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2006. Oddly enough this is my first Old Forester *not from* dsp 414.

(BTW, I am going to pretend to ignore Bob's haul...that is just nuts.)

[sdchap00]

Finally found a Weller Centennial (Frankfort). Got it for the original price, $27.

Same place had a pint of ER 101 (NOLA) for $25. When I mentioned that the price was high, the guy said it was because it was old, 10-11 years. I passed, of course, put it back, and got my Weller quick.

[jcg9779]

Went out and did some shopping today...found a couple of good things.

1 WTKS Pewter Top - Bottled on 9/29/94

1 Old Grand-Dad Bicentennial Decanter 86 proof...4/5 Quart

2 WL Weller SR - Louisville bottling...375ml

4 ND Old Taylor 6/86...375ml

1 WTKS Smooth Brown Top - Bottled on 8/16/02

1 ND Old Taylor 6/86...1L

1 OWA 7 yr Old Label

1 WSR 7 yr Old Label

2 Four Roses Mariage 2009

1 WT Tradition

1 PHC 2010

1 Pyrat Rum

[Bourbon Boiler]

Received the "Rye N' Barrel" BTEC yesterday. Can't wait to give it a try.

[RyanL]

Got 2 very appreciated bottles of VWFRR in the mail yesterday from a fellow SBer. A big thanks to him, he knows who he is.

[G.H.Adams]

Had to pick up another bottle of Tullamore Dew for the wife. While at the store I also picked up two Wild Turkey 101 new label for me.

[mosugoji64]

BT single barrel Khan's Fine Wines private selection. The flavor profile is closer to the Weller line than regular BT, which is interesting given the wheat/rye difference in the two. I think standard BT is a very good bourbon, but I tend to prefer their Wellers.

[OscarV]

(3) FR Mariage 09 @ $49.95 each

WTF?!?

Damn nice find Rod!

[birdman1099]

BT single barrel Khan's Fine Wines private selection. The flavor profile is closer to the Weller line than regular BT, which is interesting given the wheat/rye difference in the two. I think standard BT is a very good bourbon, but I tend to prefer their Wellers.

You and me both, Brian....

I do find that the Kahn's selections vary greatly. I've had a couple that were really good, but I've had a few that were really bad. I do not know how they pick their barrels, but but I am not sold that all of there selections will be good. (unlike Party Source... where I am confident that everything they do will be better than the standard release...Thanks, Jay !!!!)

[jcg9779]

A few good deals were had yesterday:

(3) FR Mariage 09 @ $49.95 each

The two I bought yesterday were for $49.99 each also (and I left a third sitting on the shelf).

[hectic1]

Went out and did some shopping today...found a couple of good things.

1 WTKS Pewter Top - Bottled on 9/29/94

1 Old Grand-Dad Bicentennial Decanter 86 proof...4/5 Quart

2 WL Weller SR - Louisville bottling...375ml

4 ND Old Taylor 6/86...375ml

1 WTKS Smooth Brown Top - Bottled on 8/16/02

1 ND Old Taylor 6/86...1L

1 OWA 7 yr Old Label

1 WSR 7 yr Old Label

2 Four Roses Mariage 2009

1 WT Tradition

1 PHC 2010

1 Pyrat Rum

[autiger23]

The two I bought yesterday were for $49.99 each also (and I left a third sitting on the shelf).

[Halifax]

Nice work Jack...glad to see that you were able to bring home some GREAT bottles! Now Greenville/Spartanburg is officially hunted out!

[mosugoji64]

You and me both, Brian....

I do find that the Kahn's selections vary greatly. I've had a couple that were really good, but I've had a few that were really bad. I do not know how they pick their barrels, but but I am not sold that all of there selections will be good. (unlike Party Source... where I am confident that everything they do will be better than the standard release...Thanks, Jay !!!!)

This is my first experience with Kahn's selections and, fortunately, it was a very good one. What other selections have they done?

[birdman1099]

This is my first experience with Kahn's selections and, fortunately, it was a very good one. What other selections have they done?

I cant remember all of them, but here are a few...

Blantons from a couple years ago... not good

BT from last year, I think, ok

a couple 4 roses from lat year. one was good, the others ok

Weller antique - not good at all (but I think Joe liked it,,,)

RHF from last year - really good

[WsmataU]

Finally found a Weller Centennial (Frankfort). Got it for the original price, $27.

[sgtgto]

Slightly surprised to see the one of the left in the US.

[gblick]

Picked up a bottle of FR1B today.

[Young Blacksmith]

Picked up a handle of Weller 12 yr, silver label but still Frankfort not L'ville.

[sgtgto]

Likely the most frustrating hunting trip yet. 3 stores out of I can't tell you how many had something.

Not bad for 30$ out the door each though.

[mosugoji64]

I cant remember all of them, but here are a few...

Blantons from a couple years ago... not good

BT from last year, I think, ok

a couple 4 roses from lat year. one was good, the others ok

Weller antique - not good at all (but I think Joe liked it,,,)

RHF from last year - really good

[sutton]

My first WTKS and a Jefferson's Rye...

[birdman1099]

Thanks, Scott! I'll have to keep my eye out for some more of their selections. I talked to the manager at United Fine Wines and Spirits in Geist a while back and he said they were considering a FR private selection. Do you know of any other locals that have picked their own barrels?

[independant]

A buddy of mine got me 3 bottles of 2010 birthday bourbon from a navy NX for 14.00 a bottle.

[birdman1099]

Nothing dusty... But a good haul just the same...

1 2010 Stagg

3 Pappy 20's

2 BTEC 1991 rediscovered 19 yr

2 BTEC 1993 rediscovered 17 yr

2 2010 WLW