What Bourbon did you purchase today? Winter '13-'14

[upStomp]

It was Dickel Day for me!

Dickel Rye @ $22 and Dickel 9-Year Barrel Select (Loch & K(e)y) @ $50. Undecided if the Select will get opened soon or be bunkered for a while.

[TunnelTiger]

Picked up 3 more OGD114 for $19.99 on sale.

Great price, walked away from some @ $26.99 just the other day.

[Bluffhunter]

Id sell the rest of my bottle of OGD114 purchased at $22. Tried and dont see the fanfare on it at all but thats just my taste, was suprised since I like FRSB and other FR expressions with higher rye.

[393foureyedfox]

Id sell the rest of my bottle of OGD114 purchased at $22. Tried and dont see the fanfare on it at all but thats just my taste, was suprised since I like FRSB and other FR expressions with higher rye.

let it air a bit. OGD 114 is the only one Ive noticed so far that I dont like when I open the bottle, but after it sits (open) for a few days, it becomes quite nice. Some people dont believe oxygen changed whiskey, but on this one, I disagree. But, I am no chemist

[smknjoe]

let it air a bit. OGD 114 is the only one Ive noticed so far that I dont like when I open the bottle, but after it sits (open) for a few days, it becomes quite nice. Some people dont believe oxygen changed whiskey, but on this one, I disagree. But, I am no chemist

Well, yeah. If you leave it open for a few days you will see a difference, a big difference. Just like a pour you leave in a glass overnight. I didn't know anyone actually did that. What I don't buy is that it changes just because you crack the seal and pour a little out once a month for a year.

...and I overpaid for an ORVW @ $55 yesterday. I'll just have to drown my sorrows in a really good wheater.

[jtexaslonestar]

I picked up a private bottling of FRSB Barrel Strength OESQ(122°) @$50.

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[petrel800]

Grabbed another one of the local store selection 4RSBs (100 proof OBSV). I have found this one to be impressively balanced from entry to finish and want to make sure I have an extra bottle. They did a good job with this one. In my opinion, it greatly outshines their Barrel Strength offering.

[Cards fan]

Finally found an EC barrel proof for $49 + tax.

[smknjoe]

Let us know what you think if it's the first time you've had it.

[adub23]

let it air a bit. OGD 114 is the only one Ive noticed so far that I dont like when I open the bottle, but after it sits (open) for a few days, it becomes quite nice. Some people dont believe oxygen changed whiskey, but on this one, I disagree. But, I am no chemist

I had a similar experience as fox did with ogd114 but I didn't even leave the bottle open. Never believed in open bottles changing that much but this one did for sure. The first couple pours I had at first opening of the bottle were just OK and didn't see the fuss over it. I revisited the half full bottle after ~6 months and it was outstanding. Enough so that I immediately went and got another bottle for the bunker.

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[smknjoe]

Maybe your "tastes" changed.

[Kid A]

Bought a handle of Old Charter 12 "classic 90" for $47.99. Should I buy the other bottle they had?

Also found multiple VOB 6 year 100 and 86. Is the 100 a good one to bunker multiple bottles?

New to the forum, and I really appreciate any feedback. Thanks.

[Grain Belt]

Bought a handle of Old Charter 12 "classic 90" for $47.99. Should I buy the other bottle they had?

Also found multiple VOB 6 year 100 and 86. Is the 100 a good one to bunker multiple bottles?

New to the forum, and I really appreciate any feedback. Thanks.

Yes and Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (emphasis in an attempt to both get 16 characters and because that is how enthusiastic I am about both pours)

[Eskwar]

Yes and Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (emphasis in an attempt to both get 16 characters and because that is how enthusiastic I am about both pours)

Concur on all points. We're at a point where the VOB BiB *should* be diminishing in its character only incrementally, whereas the OC 12/90 is a true Classic, having been axed half a dozen years ago, and for which there is no real current successor. Plus, they're both delicious, yet totally different.

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[smknjoe]

Okay, I'll be the one to say it...try it before you buy more. You may or may not like it.

[Kid A]

I really appreciate the responses. I'm drinking the VOB 6 year 86 right now and it's a bit underwhelming. I'm sure the 100 is much better, so I'll buy a couple of bottles and try it. Definitely going to buy the other bottle of Old Charter 12 tomorrow. Thanks again for the input.

[smknjoe]

The OC 12 was underwhelming to me. Solid pour, but a bit overrated to my taste.

[The Advantage]

Grabbed a HH BIB White today for $10, and added two 750s of VOB 'Aged 6 Years' BIB for $12.50 each to boot.

[jtexaslonestar]

New to the forum, and I really appreciate any feedback. Thanks.

[Kpiz]

petrel, out of curiosity, what's the age on the store selection FRSB you're digging? I picked up a bottle from a shop near me that's 8.5 years, I'm pretty excited to try it. I didn't realize FR has barrels that old to choose from if the store is going the 100 proof route.

Grabbed another one of the local store selection 4RSBs (100 proof OBSV). I have found this one to be impressively balanced from entry to finish and want to make sure I have an extra bottle. They did a good job with this one. In my opinion, it greatly outshines their Barrel Strength offering.

[horn1602]

Yesterday grabbed an OGD114 for $22 (haven't tried this yet, but am anxious to clear out a few open bottles to make room for it on the 'open' shelf), a BTBS for $20 (second bottle of this, the first was very nice), and EWSB '03 for $27 (best price I've seen locally).

[petrel800]

petrel, out of curiosity, what's the age on the store selection FRSB you're digging? I picked up a bottle from a shop near me that's 8.5 years, I'm pretty excited to try it. I didn't realize FR has barrels that old to choose from if the store is going the 100 proof route.

[petrel800]

Forgot to mention as well, I grabbed a bottle of the Dickel 9 yr Select. First one I've come across, more curiosity than anything. Hope a fool (me) didn't get parted from his money, but as with anything, sometimes you just have to enjoy the ride.

[garbanzobean]

I stopped by a place near my house that is guilty of obscene price gouging for ORVW/PVW/BTAC. Their owner was just getting finished putting up 3x 2013 Old Forester Birthday Bourbons @$52.99. Now, this is normally where I would interject and get on my high horse about only buying 1 limited edition bourbon at a time and saving some for others to hunt, but I harbor no such loyalties for a store that wants to charge $800 for PVW20, $299 for ER17, and $375 for VWFRR. So I cleaned them out, and now have two to give to two close friends who are also huge bourbon enthusiasts. And an extra for myself, which I just opened. I see what you guys are saying about the nose on this.

[GaryT]

Picked up an OWA purely on reflex (first one I'd seen on the shelf in maybe two months?)