flaminiom Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 How's batch 3 vs 2? I've got some 2 and enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 I haven't seen this in a while. Any one see any in the Indy area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amg Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 I haven't seen this in a while. Any one see any in the Indy area?Yep, it's definitely around. PM me if you want a pointer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadewood Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 I loved the first 2 releases of this. Yes NAS but I was out BT lab when they working on this and recall it was 9 years old at least on 1st release. The 129 proof is just now out in Texas and I suspect maybe a larger release; I've seen it at several stores and on the shelf for $68-$75. I grabbed a couple but have not tried it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleCBreese Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Lots of praise here for the 129 proof release. I haven't opened mine yet, but it sounds like I need to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gusto16 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 How's batch 3 vs 2? I've got some 2 and enjoy it.Or batch 1 vs batch 2? Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch Neat Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I have a bottle of 134.5, this would be batch # ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOF44 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Was just able to secure a few more bottles of the 129 thanks to a friend in Houston! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bin31z Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 If this one had an age statement, it would check all the right boxes. I think bt is afraid of it encroaching on stagg. Same mashbill and barrel proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerlam92 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 I think I'll pick up a 129 to try too now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamera Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 I feel like I'm the only person disappointed with this. It strongly reminds me of John J. Bowman. It's got that same cloying sweetness to me. I'd much rather have another bottle of ECBP over this which is a shame as I was really looking forward to this bottle. I'm hoping it grows on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flaminiom Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 FYI for Michigan peeps, the BP is in the state book as of 11/30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suntour Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Anybody side by side this with stagg jr? I had my foray into stagg jr. at a bar so I'm not sure which batch it was but I see why that was reviewed negatively. Still I liked it warts and all. A slightly more refined pour is closer to what I'm looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petrel800 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 If this one had an age statement, it would check all the right boxes. I think bt is afraid of it encroaching on stagg. Same mashbill and barrel proof.I disagree, I don't think the product necessarily needs an age statement. That being said since it appears to be an annual release and somewhat allocated release, a note on its origin for each batch would be nice. Similar in how Stagg and WLW come with a distillation date and info on the warehouses and placement. Gives them the flexibility on the profile but provides the wanted info on the batch, considering the premium price and the limited availability, this doesn't seem much more to ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bin31z Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 I disagree, I don't think the product necessarily needs an age statement. That being said since it appears to be an annual release and somewhat allocated release, a note on its origin for each batch would be nice. Similar in how Stagg and WLW come with a distillation date and info on the warehouses and placement. Gives them the flexibility on the profile but provides the wanted info on the batch, considering the premium price and the limited availability, this doesn't seem much more to ask.It just would be nice to have more info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flaminiom Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Anybody side by side this with stagg jr? I had my foray into stagg jr. at a bar so I'm not sure which batch it was but I see why that was reviewed negatively. Still I liked it warts and all. A slightly more refined pour is closer to what I'm looking for.I can't speak for the latest batches of ether, but IMO Stagg Jr 1 & 2 <<< CEHTBP batch 2. I don't have interest in checking out batch 3 of Stagg Jr since i still have two nearly full bottles yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmirish Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 I haven't seen this in a while. Any one see any in the Indy area?Big red had them today at the pvw raffle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosugoji64 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Picked up one at BevMo today. Oddly enough, it was a 134.5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicktrav Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Haven't had the barrel proof, but had the small batch tonight and was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisg Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 I got one yesterday in KY for $70. Apparently all the tubes in the cases were shipped without lids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TunnelTiger Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Haven't opened it yet. Both of my bottles are 134.5 and $79 for my area is ok. Every bottle of CETH I've had I've enjoyed so this was a no brainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauiSon Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 (edited) · Hidden Hidden Oops, disregard please. Edited November 23, 2014 by MauiSon Link to comment
flahute Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Had some of the 134.5 last night and for the first time (for me) it was exceptional. I had this bottle open for 6-7 months now and though I've liked it, it hasn't wowed me. Last night I tried it in a larger glass (stemless white wine glass) instead of a glencairn and this may have helped it quite a bit. I've heard others theorize that glencairns can pinch the nose of some higher proof bourbons. I also got my water ratio just right as I've now gone full geek and use an eye dropper. All of the above, combined, resulted in something that was reminiscent of Stagg for me. I enjoyed it so much that I went back for another and it was just as good. I'll try it again tonight to determine if I have it wired or if last night was just a good palate night for this particular whiskey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Tot Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 I think you're right about fitting the tasting glass aperture to the whiskey, Flahute.I haven't been on land in a long time, so haven't been able to put the theory into practice, but I think that the characteristics of a bourbon are going to determine the ideal width of the top of the glass.I think the Glencairn is going to be good for faint and subtle whiskeys, the Canadian Glencairn for the in betweens...and I've got the feeling that this may be the ticket for the snarling barrel-proof beasties:http://www.bruichladdich.com/whisky-shop/gifts/the-laddie-tumbler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbanzobean Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 I think you're right about fitting the tasting glass aperture to the whiskey, Flahute.I haven't been on land in a long time, so haven't been able to put the theory into practice, but I think that the characteristics of a bourbon are going to determine the ideal width of the top of the glass.I think the Glencairn is going to be good for faint and subtle whiskeys, the Canadian Glencairn for the in betweens...and I've got the feeling that this may be the ticket for the snarling barrel-proof beasties:http://www.bruichladdich.com/whisky-shop/gifts/the-laddie-tumbler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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