Old Lamplighter Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 If anyone is interested, you might want to take a look at TPS asap if you are a fan of A. Bowman barrel proof bourbon. They have a couple of new barrel selections. I got an email today and they are down to the last 2 on one of them...Barrel #10, 19yo, 143.4 pf. I went ahead and took the plunge for one of each. There is a limit of one of each because quantity is so limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bourbon Boiler Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Looks to be gone now. Hope everyone that wanted in got one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dridge11 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 One of each here...been watching the site for about a month thanks to a tip from a fellow SB'er. Can't wait to check them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bad_scientist Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Barrel #11 is back up on the site - 17 bottles listed as available as of now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clingman71 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Barrel #11 is back up on the site - 17 bottles listed as available as of now.16 now. Thanks for the update. I wasn't quick enough yesterday, today I was. I'll pick it up on my way to Georgia next Monday, seems like a good occasion bottle to take along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncmussell Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 I believe only 2 left now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c2walker Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 ...and they're gone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtoys Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 got mine about 5 pm CST--whew! there were 8 left after mine.I really wanted one after hearing about it from dridge. got a little lax about checking the last few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncmussell Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 more back up this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dridge11 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 more back up this morning.And gone again, hope a few more SB'ers got some Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacinJosh Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Got a bottle from each barrel when they first came out. Got a buddy picking them up for me so I hope to be able to taste them soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c2walker Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 My package arrived this morning and I decided that, since I'm off work for the week, I needed to try one of the TPS Bowmans right away...you know...take one for the team.I noticed that the 19 year old has the same distill date as the gift shop 18 year old so I decided to a little comparison between the two (and I mean little. About 10ml of each).Since the pours were so small I didn't try bringing them to the same proof so both were sampled at barrel proof, taking very small sips. At 12pm I was not prepared to drink the quantity and take the time necessary to write up a proper review, but I can say that the 19 year old is fantastic bourbon. To me it's a little drier and woodier than the gift shop 18, but I was definitely impressed right away (which was not the case when I tried TPS Bowman 18 Barrel 1). The nose in particular on the 19 year was a wonderful thing. Now I'm hoping that the 17 year old is just as good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bad_scientist Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 My package arrived this morning and I decided that, since I'm off work for the week, I needed to try one of the TPS Bowmans right away...you know...take one for the team.I noticed that the 19 year old has the same distill date as the gift shop 18 year old so I decided to a little comparison between the two (and I mean little. About 10ml of each). Since the pours were so small I didn't try bringing them to the same proof so both were sampled at barrel proof, taking very small sips. At 12pm I was not prepared to drink the quantity and take the time necessary to write up a proper review, but I can say that the 19 year old is fantastic bourbon. To me it's a little drier and woodier than the gift shop 18, but I was definitely impressed right away (which was not the case when I tried TPS Bowman 18 Barrel 1). The nose in particular on the 19 year was a wonderful thing. Now I'm hoping that the 17 year old is just as good! If I PayPal you some money for coffee, would you care to try again with bigger samples Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c2walker Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 If I PayPal you some money for coffee, would you care to try again with bigger samples I brought a batch of TPS AB 19 down to 110 proof this afternoon. Soon I'll do the same with the 17 year and gift shop 18 year and I can compare all 3 on a level playing field. You can still PayPal me some money though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Lamplighter Posted May 18, 2012 Author Share Posted May 18, 2012 Glad to see some other members got one or both of these. I have not been shopping much lately so almost missed out. If I had not been on their email list, I wouldn't have even known about it. Got real lucky to get the 19. I saw more of the barrel 11 this morning but it must have disappeared quick too. Mine is due to arrive on Sat and really looking forward to it judging by what I've read here so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtoys Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 arrived today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dridge11 Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Mine are scheduled to arrive on Friday, I see some have already hit Ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChainWhip Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 anybody got a chance to taste it yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tico Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Mine are scheduled to arrive on Friday, I see some have already hit Ebay.Really looking forward to trying these this weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yountvillewjs Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 I see some have already hit Ebay.those are some aaaaaaaggressive prices. I hope they continue to get the zero bids they have rec'd thus far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacinJosh Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Got mine yesterday but haven't cracked them yet. Hope to soon.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bad_scientist Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 I opened the 17 year last weekend. It was way too hot for me at first, even when brought down to 90 proof. It was a lot softer when I tried a small pour (15 mls) again last night, watering it down to ~120 proof and letting it sit for about 15 minutes before sipping. I think it's still hotter than most whiskeys at that proof - GTS is like milk compared to this - but I get a lot of berry notes in the finish and a pronounced sweetness. I like it quite a bit. I don't get much complexity yet, but I hope that as it spends more time with air, it will calm down more and show some more flavor profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LikeItWasSodaPop Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 I concur: muy, muy, muy caliente, indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dridge11 Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 We are going to pop the 1993 (18-19 year) this weekend to check it out. Will report back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VAGentleman Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 I stopped by the distillery earlier in the week and was told the new batch of Abraham Bowman should be released approximately June 1st. 17 years old and 140 proof (bourbon). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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