What Bourbon Did You Purchase Today? - Fall 2012

[Bourserker]

I'm done for the year unless I get a call from one of the several VA ABC stores I put in special orders at...and let's just say my phone has not been ringing off the hook.

[BFerguson]

Got the call this morning and in the early afternoon picked up a WLWx2 and a Handyx2.

Its been said, and worth repeating, make nice with your retailer, and they will make nice to you.

That, and the occasional gift bottle to them doesn't hurt either.

B

[squire]

Didn't buy a thing today but thought about several choices.

[RVTsteve]

Just received an order I made almost 2 weeks ago. along with a couple other things I ordered 2 HW 21yr Rye. :cool:

Only found 1... :skep: triple checked the box for hidden whiskey bottles and confirmed :smiley_acbt:

[thiemb]

CEHT SmB. First time I've seen it in on the shelves. Really enjoy the Barrel Proof and Tornado so I picked one up.

[LostBottle]

Just received an order I made almost 2 weeks ago. along with a couple other things I ordered 2 HW 21yr Rye. :cool:

Only found 1... :skep: triple checked the box for hidden whiskey bottles and confirmed :smiley_acbt:

[BourbonMemphis]

Jefferson's 10 Rye, OGD BIB, Woodford double oak.

[oke&coke]

Picked up a Ritt BIB DSPKY354. Passed it over a couple times so decided to get it this time. I did pass on a Hirsch 25yo Rye for about $180. Anybody have an opinion on this one?

[RVTsteve]

That's a pretty solid price on that Hirsch I haven't seen it for less than $220.

[squire]

That's a ridiculously high price for a NPP (no provenance provided) brand trading on a former reputation.

Edited December 21, 2012 by squire

[LostBottle]

That's not a bad price on the 25. All three of the Hirsch rye are good, with the 22 being nothing short of stellar. If you are interested, you can find my notes here.

[squire]

I read those notes LB and they are very good, detailed, well thought out and to the point. Have you had the opportunity to sample the 21-25 year old Rittenhouse expressions? I would like to hear how they compare with the Hirsch.

[RVTsteve]

That's a ridiculously high price for a NPP (no provenance provided) brand trading on a former reputation.

You can be a purist, I'll be a pourist.

Facts are facts, 180 < 220.

One man's trash is another man's treasure.

[oke&coke]

That's not a bad price on the 25. All three of the Hirsch rye are good, with the 22 being nothing short of stellar. If you are interested, you can find my notes here.

Thanks for the notes LB, that was the info I was looking for. $180 is a bit steep for me at the moment plus I have a few unopened ryes in the bunker to work through so I won't be picking that one up any time soon.

[squire]

Hmm, don't think of myself as a purist . . . pourist though, well, that description does apply.

[RVTsteve]

Just me being clever :Clever:

[squire]

I had a clever classmate in college and an old professor (I mean the guy was old, born in the 1890s) who upon hearing my friend's latest retort leveled his gaze and in an even voice said, "You are smartazzcanbe", say that fast and it's funny.

[portugieser]

I had one of those weird, magical days today. Went to my favorite store to purchase their newly-arrived, private barrel selection of JPS 18 yr. After a fun discussion with the owner about S-W and wheated bourbons, he asked if I wanted to buy some PVW for comparison. Hmmm, let me think. Needless to say, I jumped at the chance and walked away with a PVW 15-year to go with my JPS. Then, as I was checking out, my cell phone rang. I didn't answer but called the number back once I was out of the store. It was one of the locations for a larger liquor store in the area telling me that my name was on the list for Pappy and I had my choice of the 10, 12 or 15 years. I opted for the 15 and then went directly to that store, where I walked away with my second bottle in less than an hour. I seriously can't believe my good fortune.

Wife might think I'm crazy, but it's already been a great Christmas.

[ChainWhip]

Merry Christmas Portugieser! Great start to the weekend!

[squire]

That it is port, I'm sure the wife will understand.

[SLOandSteady]

Picked up a couple of different expressions today. Rittenhouse 100 BIB (2x), Buffalo Trace (2x), Leopold Brothers Maryland-Style Rye, Four Roses SB

[michaelturtle1]

grabbed 2x paper label WSR and a Michters 10yr Rye

[Yeti]

Saw the local shop had a new batch of Booker's, which is a big favorite of mine, but I think the label is wrong. It's batch c05-a-12 7 year 5 month, and labeled 64.5% 128.5 proof. Shouldn't it be 129 proof? Have I had a few too many tonight?

[fishnbowljoe]

Saw the local shop had a new batch of Booker's, which is a big favorite of mine, but I think the label is wrong. It's batch c05-a-12 7 year 5 month, and labeled 64.5% 128.5 proof. Shouldn't it be 129 proof? Have I had a few too many tonight?

No set proof on Booker's. Mine is 126.6.

[Yeti]

Oh, I know that, my last bottle was c04-j-19 64.6% 129.2 proof, but this batch says 64.5% 128.5 proof on the label. Aren't those numbers irreconcilable with one another?