JoeTerp Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 Virginia seems to get a pretty good amount of it, but it usually gets snatched up in a few days after the delivery (if it makes it that long). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ondarocks Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 Here in Georgia the C918 made a brief appearance in October, early November and now the LS's are all stocked with B518. Was the distributor sitting on stocks of this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako254 Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 Had some C917 the other day and it was great. Will have to find a bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 7 hours ago, ondarocks said: Here in Georgia the C918 made a brief appearance in October, early November and now the LS's are all stocked with B518. Was the distributor sitting on stocks of this? The game of liquor distribution. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshall9779 Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Found some A119 end of last week in MD. Vet good too I might add. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vosgar Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 ^^^^^ How did you get that picture of young Smokinjoe? ^^^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshall9779 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 ^^^^^ How did you get that picture of young Smokinjoe? ^^^^^Don’t remember I snagged it searching for funny cigar pics one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil T Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 I just picked up an A119 yesterday, pretty sure that makes 19 releases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soberiquet Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 7 minutes ago, Phil T said: I just picked up an A119 yesterday, pretty sure that makes 19 releases Have you opened and tried it yet? Curious as to what you think of it. I have been buying one per year for the last three years. With the higher proof I am inclined to grab the A batch this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshall9779 Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Have you opened and tried it yet? Curious as to what you think of it. I have been buying one per year for the last three years. With the higher proof I am inclined to grab the A batch this year.I’ve really enjoyed a couple pours from my A119. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Loblaw Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 (edited) Picked up two bottles of A119 recently. Currently have an A117 and B518 open so this batch is on deck. Think I prefer the B of those two but both are great. As I stated somewhere else this is fantastic age stated Barrel Proof bourbon at a great price in today’s market. I will be a constant buyer whenever my LS offers it. Edited March 3, 2019 by Bob_Loblaw 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam777 Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 I’m really enjoying the A119. I find it perfectly balanced. Not too oaky, cinnamon and vanilla comes out playing off each other, and perfect amount of spice. The caramel and brown sugar really shined through as well. The mouthfeel is great as usual with most ECBPs. I also like the fact that it’s the highest proof of the newer bottles and certainly doesn’t drink like that as it’s scary smooth for that proof. People, pick this one up. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Opened my A119 today. After the first sip, I realized I need to find more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpfratn Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Opened my A119 today. After the first sip, I realized I need to find more.Is this your first ECBP or do you really think this one is that much better than other batches? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 7 hours ago, lcpfratn said: Is this your first ECBP or do you really think this one is that much better than other batches? This is actually my first. Really just started getting into bourbon over the last 6 months or so. Do you think previous years were much better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpfratn Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 This is actually my first. Really just started getting into bourbon over the last 6 months or so. Do you think previous years were much better?I think they are all good with only slight variations between batches. So, I wouldn’t focus on specific batches if I were you, but you probably should try to find other batches over time so you can compare for yourself. Several stores recently received store picks of EC small batch which are probably worth checking out if you haven’t tried some of those. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 54 minutes ago, lcpfratn said: I think they are all good with only slight variations between batches. So, I wouldn’t focus on specific batches if I were you, but you probably should try to find other batches over time so you can compare for yourself. Several stores recently received store picks of EC small batch which are probably worth checking out if you haven’t tried some of those. Thanks for the advice! I actually got a store pick EC small batch at Charlies on Whitten recently. I was able to sample in the store. You are giving great recommendations...please keep those coming! Haha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 This is actually my first. Really just started getting into bourbon over the last 6 months or so. Do you think previous years were much better? I am not saying that batch variations for things like GTS and ECBP don’t exist. But if your source for such information is SB then I think the sum total of posts about it falls a bit into hyperbole. I could give a rat’s ass on batch. They are all very good. Just pass the bottle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryT Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 5 hours ago, BigRich said: I am not saying that batch variations for things like GTS and ECBP don’t exist. But if your source for such information is SB then I think the sum total of posts about it falls a bit into hyperbole. I could give a rat’s ass on batch. They are all very good. Just pass the bottle. Agree that I hadn't had a batch yet where I thought "Wow - who spit in the vatting tank here?" But I gotta wonder what they did differently on that first retail batch release. That one was just insanely delicious, and the darkest bourbon I've seen to date. So if anyone has any of those laying around, and are keen to try the new batches instead - let me know and we'll work out a trade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 ^^^^AOTOH, the first batch of Stagg Jr. was pretty much 'hell on wheels'! :0 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 23 minutes ago, Paddy said: ^^^^AOTOH, the first batch of Stagg Jr. was pretty much 'hell on wheels'! :0 I know that was the rep that first batch got but with a little experimentation with a few drops of water I always found it to be quite good. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 ^^^^ I don’t disagree, I think (for me) it was simply palate shock, as I’d never had to tame a GTS prior to sipping. IMO, that batch demanded water. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil T Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 I've lost track, what is the last batch letter/number? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeTerp Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 3 hours ago, Phil T said: I've lost track, what is the last batch letter/number? Thanks! B519 was just recently released (actually hit VA this week). This is the 20th release (first 12 on the old bottle and now 8 in the new bottle with batch names). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz June Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 7 hours ago, Phil T said: I've lost track, what is the last batch letter/number? Thanks! 1 Mar-2013 A313 134.2 Proof 2 Jul-2013 B713 137.0 Proof 3 Sep-2013 C913 133.2 Proof 4 Mar-2014 A314 132.4 Proof 5 May-2014 B514 134.8 Proof 6 Sep-2014 C914 140.2 Proof 7 Feb-2015 A215 128.0 Proof 8 May-2015 B515 139.8 Proof 9 Sep-2015 C915 135.6 Proof 10 Jan-2016 A116 138.8 Proof 11 May-2016 B516 139.4 Proof 12 Sep-2016 C916 136.0 Proof 13 (New Bottle) Jan-2017 A117 127.0 Proof 14 May-2017 B517 124.2 Proof 15 Sep-2017 C917 131.0 Proof 16 Jan-2018 A118 130.6 Proof 17 May-2018 B518 133.4 Proof 18 Sep-2018 C918 131.4 Proof 19 Jan-2019 A119 135.2 Proof 20 May-2019 B519 122.2 Proof 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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