Verax Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Found a bottle of Jefferson Ocean, had to grab it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcbt Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Found 5 EC21s on the shelf yesterday and couldn't help myself from getting them all. I stood there in the aisle staring at them for about 10 minutes before concluding they won't go to waste, I'll drink them eventually. Also succumbed to Barterhouse and Old Blowhard. They didn't interest me for so long but I figured again, why not, I'll drink them eventually. They seem to be getting okish taste reviews even if the background on them is a bit murky at best and deceiving at worst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerlam92 Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Found 5 EC21s on the shelf yesterday and couldn't help myself from getting them all. I stood there in the aisle staring at them for about 10 minutes before concluding they won't go to waste, I'll drink them eventually. Also succumbed to Barterhouse and Old Blowhard. They didn't interest me for so long but I figured again, why not, I'll drink them eventually. They seem to be getting okish taste reviews even if the background on them is a bit murky at best and deceiving at worst.Please post in the EC21 thread on which barrel you purchase and your thoughts.http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20649-New-Elijah-Craig-Single-Barrel-21-year-old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcbt Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 will do. I have one open right now, will go check the bottle number later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bingstein Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Found 5 EC21s on the shelf yesterday and couldn't help myself from getting them all. I stood there in the aisle staring at them for about 10 minutes before concluding they won't go to waste, I'll drink them eventually. Also succumbed to Barterhouse and Old Blowhard. They didn't interest me for so long but I figured again, why not, I'll drink them eventually. They seem to be getting okish taste reviews even if the background on them is a bit murky at best and deceiving at worst.Great work. I think you'll be happy you got those in a few years. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Also succumbed to Barterhouse and Old Blowhard. They didn't interest me for so long but I figured again, why not, I'll drink them eventually. They seem to be getting okish taste reviews even if the background on them is a bit murky at best and deceiving at worst.Along with the 5 EC21s that's quite a haul and yes, you will find a use for them eventually. When I was younger I would've bought them as well (irrespective of reviews, I like to make up my own mind) but I've passed my general acquisitive stage. I suggest some tasting notes are in order, for science of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TunnelTiger Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Found 5 EC21s on the shelf yesterday and couldn't help myself from getting them all. I stood there in the aisle staring at them for about 10 minutes before concluding they won't go to waste, I'll drink them eventually. Also succumbed to Barterhouse and Old Blowhard. They didn't interest me for so long but I figured again, why not, I'll drink them eventually. They seem to be getting okish taste reviews even if the background on them is a bit murky at best and deceiving at worst.Good for you dcbt! Here's hoping you enjoy each and every one. I appreciate someone who can visualize an opportunity and make a decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleCBreese Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Picked up Buck 8-year old. The bottle says it is Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and I believe they are a NDP. Does anyone know anything about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbanzobean Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Found 5 EC21s on the shelf yesterday and couldn't help myself from getting them all. I stood there in the aisle staring at them for about 10 minutes before concluding they won't go to waste, I'll drink them eventually. Also succumbed to Barterhouse and Old Blowhard. They didn't interest me for so long but I figured again, why not, I'll drink them eventually. They seem to be getting okish taste reviews even if the background on them is a bit murky at best and deceiving at worst.Jesus. My curiousity is generally limited to one bottle. Well done (?) sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcbt Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Jesus. My curiousity is generally limited to one bottle. Well done (?) sir.The EC21 wasn't curiosity, I've had that one before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theglobalguy Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 SA 10yr from TPS barrel strength and was able to try first at their tasting bar to decide between the two bottles they have. Went with #362. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Picked up Buck 8-year old. The bottle says it is Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and I believe they are a NDP. Does anyone know anything about it?Yes, this one has been mentioned a few times, it's a sourced Bourbon and not a bad one but not one for which I would pay a premium. Let us know what you think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooklynBorbone Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Got these today at an estate sale OF BiB: OGD BiB 8 year old Estes for my pop's 66th birthday in May And the mini for display (would never drink that grain neutral stuff) Thoughts on drinking the Estes? There appears to be some cork that is in the juice...hoping if we strain it and put it in a decanter we'd be ok, as there isn't much evap, so I can't imagine too much oxidation, just looks like the bottom of the cork started to break apart. Color is great though, clean and clear otherwise. Would also love any other info on the Estes...it was a choice between that and a 1948 Seagrams... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyOldKyDram Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Amazingly cool finds there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Gold Star dusty hunting there BB. Ah, Estes Park, I vividly recall sitting on the porch of the Stanley Hotel at daybreak drinking coffee and watching the Sun's early rays hit the snow clad peaks of the Rockies which appeared close enough to stroll over and stand at the base.As for the whisky though all I can say it it's obviously a contract brand distilled in Indiana (maybe Seagrams but who knows) and bottled in Kentucky. During that era there were whisky brokers who bought up stock from different distilleries, aged the barrels in their own warehouses and produced whisky brands to order which would explain why Estes Park was made at one place and bottled at another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleCBreese Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Yes, this one has been mentioned a few times, it's a sourced Bourbon and not a bad one but not one for which I would pay a premium. Let us know what you think about it.It was okay, nothing special. It had a very smoky flavor. It tasted very similar to some Evan Williams Single Barrels I have tried. For $30, I figured it was worth a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Could well be Heaven Hill distillate, they've long been known as a bulk supplier to the market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooklynBorbone Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Gold Star dusty hunting there BB. Ah, Estes Park, I vividly recall sitting on the porch of the Stanley Hotel at daybreak drinking coffee and watching the Sun's early rays hit the snow clad peaks of the Rockies which appeared close enough to stroll over and stand at the base.As for the whisky though all I can say it it's obviously a contract brand distilled in Indiana (maybe Seagrams but who knows) and bottled in Kentucky. During that era there were whisky brokers who bought up stock from different distilleries, aged the barrels in their own warehouses and produced whisky brands to order which would explain why Estes Park was made at one place and bottled at another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 I bought no bourbon today. Was at my local supermarket getting things for dinner and saw a Blanton's that I thought about picking up. Then I remembered I need to take care of my local liquor monger and buy from him instead. Will have to swing by his place later in the week. That loyalty usually pays off when they get limited stuff in.Best regards, Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrBob Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 A bottle of Four Roses 2013 Limited Edition! Better way late than never, I had given up hope. Also found a bottle of Jim Beam Single Barrel. Almost left it on the shelf, but did a quick read of Cowdery's blog on it and decided to bring it home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleCBreese Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 A bottle of Four Roses 2013 Limited Edition! Better way late than never, I had given up hope. Also found a bottle of Jim Beam Single Barrel. Almost left it on the shelf, but did a quick read of Cowdery's blog on it and decided to bring it home.Where did you find the Four Roses LE2013? In NJ, I have not been able to come across anything 4RLE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrBob Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Where did you find the Four Roses LE2013? In NJ, I have not been able to come across anything 4RLE.New Mexico, I have observed that we get limited stuff way later than everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKLS Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 1x ETL, 2x '91 ND OGD BIB (1L), 2x '81 ND OGD BIB (1L), 1x ND OGD 86 proof (1.75L).A year ago, that would have been complete gibberish to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCWoody Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Yesterday I pick up a Bookers and WT 8y Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Thanks to a thoughful heads up from a fellow SBer I picked up a Bookers "Roundtable" 2013-6 of my very own! Having tried it recently SBS with the 2013-7 (along with the 25th Anniversary Booker's which is a different level altogether!) and liking the 2013-6 much better than the 2013-7 I thought it was well worth adding to the pile. Slightly under $50 before tax was a nice bonus as I have certainly seen it for more around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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