What bourbon did you purchase today? - Winter 2012/2013

[Clavius]

Hey man, whatever floats your boat. I'd be interested in what you think, particularly of the strawberry.

Just tried them both and they are dangerously drinkable. Very very tasty stuff.

[CohibaJoe]

Picked up last Friday:

Pappy 15yr

Sazerac Rye

(2) Weller 12yr

Local Store had Pappy 12, 15 , 20, 23, (2) Thomas H. Handy and (2)George T. Stagg

Oh..Don't ask...Sorry as I need to keep this close to the chest.

Only the Store Manager was handing these out for those who asked. I will be going back this weekend to see what is left. Only 1 bottle

per person..I did bring 2 other people from work..:grin:

Friend at work has a contact with the NJ Distributors at Federal and Fedway.

Edited February 5, 2013 by CohibaJoe

[smknjoe]

Just tried them both and they are dangerously drinkable. Very very tasty stuff.

[thiemb]

Picked up a bottle of Weller 12 because my current bottle is running low.

[higgins]

Reloaded my supply of Bulleit, and picked up a JDSB. I've been curious about that one for a while.

[squire]

On the agenda this week is a trip to neighboring towns to see if anyone has any Barton in stock.

[SFS]

Not bourbon, but since Squire piqued my curiosity, I picked up a bottle of Wiser's Legacy Rye, on sale for $36/750. Beautiful bottle - square footprint, slab-sided, heavy as hell glass.

I might even open it. It would be my first ever Rye.

[squire]

Good Man! But please do have pity on poor Mr. Wiser who has been bottled up for ever so long and needs to get out, breathe, and make some new acquaintances (sound of Squire ruffling through his travel calendar).

[HighInTheMtns]

I bought a bottle of PHC 2012 today after fighting the urge for a while. This makes three bottles of this for me, which is unprecedented for a limited release. I must like it!

[squire]

Jim I think of your purchase as good taste trumping mere financial considerations.

[WAINWRIGHT]

I bought a bottle of PHC 2012 today after fighting the urge for a while. This makes three bottles of this for me, which is unprecedented for a limited release. I must like it!

I always say it's better to pull the trigger late than never at all!

[BFerguson]

Not bourbon, but since Squire piqued my curiosity, I picked up a bottle of Wiser's Legacy Rye, on sale for $36/750. Beautiful bottle - square footprint, slab-sided, heavy as hell glass.

I might even open it. It would be my first ever Rye.

This is a sleeper of rye that doesn't get a lot of mention, but is a knockout product. I'd pay that any day for it.

B

[Cigar Dan]

Yesterday, I bought a bottle of Breckenridge and a bottle of Russell's Reserve 10.

[SFS]

Yesterday, I bought a bottle of Breckenridge and a bottle of Russell's Reserve 10.

[unclebunk]

Grabbed another bottle of WT Cheesy Gold Foil and a pewter-topped Kentucky Spirit that I found in a crappy Southside neighborhood liquor store. Sometimes you've gotta go where you'd rather not in order to find the gems.

[unclebunk]

Picked up last Friday:

Pappy 15yr

Sazerac Rye

(2) Weller 12yr

Local Store had Pappy 12, 15 , 20, 23, (2) Thomas H. Handy and (2)George T. Stagg

Oh..Don't ask...Sorry as I need to keep this close to the chest.

Only the Store Manager was handing these out for those who asked. I will be going back this weekend to see what is left. Only 1 bottle

per person..I did bring 2 other people from work..:grin:

Friend at work has a contact with the NJ Distributors at Federal and Fedway.

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[unclebunk]

I always say it's better to pull the trigger late than never at all!

[unclebunk]

Reloaded my supply of Bulleit, and picked up a JDSB. I've been curious about that one for a while.

[unclebunk]

Picked up a bottle of Weller 12 because my current bottle is running low.

[HighInTheMtns]

Please, please let us know what you think of the Breckenridge. I've been singing its praises since my first bottle. It's astonishingly interesting bourbon, period. When I consider how young it is, it's even more astonishing.

[berto]

My friend the FedEx guy delivered:

OGD 114

CEHT Rye

Ezra B 12 yr

KC Rye

Willett Rye 5 yr

Unfortunately the Willett appears to have sprung a leak. The shipping box smells wonderful but the styrofoam got some of my whiskey.

[bourbonandbacon]

that has never happened to me berto, but it does concern me whenever i order online (which is frequently). i guess given that many places only ship liquor in state or not at all, there is not much liquor specific packaging (could we get an SB patent for such a device and fund some communal booze at the gazebo?). As such when bottles get put into wine packaging they often get turned upside down or rest on their side. Not a problem for wine, not ideal for bourbon. I just received two WLW12 that were delivered on their side in wine packaging and i thanked my lucky stars none of that leaked out...

[Cigar Dan]

Please, please let us know what you think of the Breckenridge. I've been singing its praises since my first bottle. It's astonishingly interesting bourbon, period. When I consider how young it is, it's even more astonishing.

I'm enjoying a generous pour right now at the end of a busy day. I like the Breckenridge quite a bit. It is surprisingly flavorful considering its age. My only hesitation to a full endorsement is that it is 86 proof and the price point ($39.49 locally). I guess that I have gotten into the mindset that when you get to that price range, you should expect a whiskey that is higher proof and/or 10+ years old. The other side of the coin is that it is still a very affordable and interesting bourbon. I will likely buy another when this one is gone.

[BFerguson]

treated myself to a day of fun for the b-day and picked up the following on my travels.

PHC 2012 x2

4R LE SmB 2012

and a EC 18yr, that was really 21yr when bottled.

Also picked up a Bourye, but that got traded away amongst the travels. The look of surprise on their face when it was pulled out, certainly made for a enjoyable time.

Also got to nose a killer smelling Willett 9yr sample bottle, that I will need to go back and get when ever they come in. Carmelicious bomb it was. Stunning nose. Sadly not enough left in the bottle for a sample, but enough to get a good whiff. Heaven.

B

[KySalesRep]

Just picked up a 1.75L of age stated OWA. Looking forward to trying some of the SB blend!