signde Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I got a bottle of this a few weeks ago after I returned from Lexington. I had a few buddies over to pick up the bottles I had purchased for them and to have a few drinks. One of them brought over his Cured Oak and I think I prefer this over that to be honest. Full disclosure I'm big on barrel proofers. Wonder if anybody else had the same conclusion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybeling Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Took a tour at Buffalo Trace yesterday and went through the bottling line at the end. They were bottling EH Taylor Barrel Proof (which happens to be my favorite) and it looks like this year's batch will be at 127.2 proof.Apparently this is in the wild now (somebody wrote a review over on reddit with a picture). So unless I'm mistaken, that brings us to:Batch 1: 134.5Batch 2: 135.4Batch 3: 129.0Batch 4: 127.2Did I miss one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gusto16 Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Found some 127.2 today at $81.99 - thought twice about it then pulled the trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Vino Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Found some 127.2 today at $81.99 - thought twice about it then pulled the trigger.I saw it today for $109 and passed. At your price, I would have pulled the trigger too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDBourbon Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 I saw it today for $109 and passed. At your price, I would have pulled the trigger too.First bottle I purchased this year was $89.99 the second was $65.00, I pulled the trigger twice. The first was due to Whiskirexia nervosa (Kinda like Buck Fever during hunting season), the second was a better shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alr3111 Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Picked up some 127.2 at downtowns specs today for $75. They have 6 bottles left of this batch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis D Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 (edited) Spec's at $75? Ticking up the price...Good Goody off of Hwy 6 had a couple for $65. But they were a little high on ECBP. Edited July 19, 2015 by Travis D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Reserve Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 I picked up a bottle of 127.2 over the weekend. It is a nice pour. I may get another at $77/bottle, 10% above the state minimum price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gusto16 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Found some 127.2 today at $81.99 - thought twice about it then pulled the trigger.Found a second bottle closer to home for $69.99 - bunkered! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffrey r Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Found a second bottle closer to home for $69.99 - bunkered!Now, that's more like it... Just a great bourbon at under $70. Glad I stocked up on a few of the 127.2, with 1.5 bottles of the 129 left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegator Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Anyone tasted this one yet? I know the previously released 129 proof was really good... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDBourbon Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Anyone tasted this one yet? I know the previously released 129 proof was really good... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCWoody Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 I'm not impressed. The 129 was much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altadoc Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 i agree with lcwoody. the 129 was incredible. i picked up a few bottles of the 127. tried some at a friends place. its good, but not balanced like the 129. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybeling Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 My initial reaction is the same. Tried side by side with a half full bottle of the 129, and preferred the 129. Will try again after the 127 has been open for a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccleve23 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Glad I got a 129 in storage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffrey r Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 If I could just play devil's advocate before this batch difference takes on a life of its own. I am a huge fan of the 129 proof, have 1/2 an open bottle, and one in the bunker. I recently purchased three bottles of the 127.2 when I came across them. I opened up a bottle of the 127.2 to be able to compare to the 129 proof. I need to do a better comparison, but the 127.2 held its own to me. It's a very good bourbon, though I think it will benefit from some airtime. Of course, it's not inconceivable that in a head to head comparison the 129 proof would win. But even assuming that is the case, I think it would be a shame if people start passing up the 127.2. To each his own of course, and YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegator Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Thanks for the comments. I missed out on the 129 so I was hoping the 127 would be close in quality since I did end up getting one of those. Looking forward to opening it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willmohawk5 Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Picked up a 127.2 today for $69.99 although I could've swore it was on sale per the red tag for $59.99. I should go back with the receipt and try and get the $10 back lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flaminiom Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 I unexpectedly found batch 4 today. I've been off the grid and didn't even know there was a new batch. I'm a big fan of #2/135.4. #3/129.0 I thought was good, but I liked #2 better. Interesting to see the comments on the latest batch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackthedog Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Has this dropped nationwide? I haven't seen it near me but am hoping my area might just be in the second wave of releases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonutsNBourbon Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I don't know about nationwide, but it's around chicagoland and somewhat easily found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackthedog Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I don't know about nationwide, but it's around chicagoland and somewhat easily found.Thanks. Probably just hasn't hit my area, I've been checking the ABC site fairly frequently but nothing yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t44tq Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 The 127.2 was released over a month ago, at least in the northeast. Mid July or early August. Unless there is a subsequent release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisiana Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 I found Batch #4 to be very good. Stumbled upon a few while out of town at $58 a bottle and they are well worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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