flahute Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Got released from jury duty early so I naturally went to the liquor store because it's in the same neighborhood. I picked up a Basil's for the first time ever. I've had it before so I know what I'm in for, but the real reason I got it is to experiment with vattings with OGDBIB and OGD114. It's not that those need improving. I'm simply experimenting because I can.Also picked up HMcKBIB because I was out, and CEHTSB because it's been 2 years since I last had one and I though a revisit was in order. Oh.....and Baker's also. Been a year since I had one of those and I really liked the last bottle. Took me a year to replace it because there's just so damn much good whiskey out there to buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkfloyd4ever Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 The EB 12 yr was $23 + change. Might get it for my birthday present to myself here in a couple weeks.Edit: my mistake, the real name was Ezra B Single Barrel. Looks like it is indeed HH juice, and a damn good value. Gotta head back there & snag one.So I went back yesterday for the Ezra B SB. Not surprisingly, it's very similar to EC12, with the most noticable difference being that the Ezra had slightly more alcohol burn. I'd be interested in what someone with a more trained palate for bourbon thinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amg Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I picked up a Basil's for the first time ever. I've had it before so I know what I'm in for, but the real reason I got it is to experiment with vattings with OGDBIB and OGD114. It's not that those need improving. I'm simply experimenting because I can.I've really enjoyed the vattings I've made with Basil and the OGDs. I wish Beam would do more with that mash bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I've really enjoyed the vattings I've made with Basil and the OGDs. I wish Beam would do more with that mash bill.I knew there was someone here doing that and couldn't remember who it was. It inspired me to give it a shot. I have a 60:40 BH to OGD114 mix in the glass right now and have to say it's pretty dang good right out of the respective bottles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TunnelTiger Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Not bourbon but a case of GD 9yr and a store select CR @ 103 proof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trufunk Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Bought this today for 35 hope it's good. Put back a bottle of OGD114 for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 · Hidden Hidden I'm enjoying a nice pour of Very Old Barton 100 Proof. A nice bourbon for the money. Link to comment
meadeweber Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Looks good trufunk. Where are you located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trufunk Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 San Antonio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleCBreese Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Picked up an Old Forester Single Barrel Store Select for $31. Going to open it tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JvW Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Bought this today for 35 hope it's good. Put back a bottle of OGD114 for this. Last time I picked up a store select KC120 it was verry good... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trufunk Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Last time I picked up a store select KC120 it was verry good...Yeah I just may have to crack open tonite and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richnimrod Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I picked up a store pick of KC 120 on the way into Bardstown for KBF, just to compare with the barrel we (GBS) picked that weekend. It was lousy by comparison to the one we picked. Almost no flavor (other than HOT!), and a mediocre nose. It was from TPS in Bellvue.So, not ALL of the store pix rate as better than ordinary off-the-shelf KC120, which usually is pretty good, certainly better than this one was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTD Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Bought an EHT SmB and an AA10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robertsccr5 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Picked up Stagg Jr. batch 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDBourbon Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 While on a business trip to FL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisiana Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I finally purchased an Eagle Rare 10 today. It is a single barrel select. I cracked it open immediately and it is really good.They still have 10 years on the back for now.My question is do they bottle the single barrel select different than the standard bottling now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOF44 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Picked up 2 more bottles of Beam Soft Red Wheat today at a Total Wine store. Wonder what's up, had not seen these around for awhile and found one line and then these two. Damn smooth and tasty bourbon that flies under the radar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnybogey Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I finally purchased an Eagle Rare 10 today. It is a single barrel select. I cracked it open immediately and it is really good.They still have 10 years on the back for now.My question is do they bottle the single barrel select different than the standard bottling now?When you say single barrel select, do you mean the store that you purchased it from picked and purchased the barrel? if so, then yes, it is truly a single barrel.For all intensive purposes, the standard bottling is also single barrel but buffalo trace decided to remove that designation due to a new higher capacity bottling line whereby, technically, when filling up bottles, there could be some unintentional mixing of some whiskey into a single bottle. Instead, they took the conservative approach and simply removed the single barrel designation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hop Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 While on a business trip to FL Nice pick ups and if I'm not mistaken the pattern of the texture on the wall is from a La Quinta Inn. Yes I am a frequent business traveler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisiana Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 When you say single barrel select, do you mean the store that you purchased it from picked and purchased the barrel? if so, then yes, it is truly a single barrel.For all intensive purposes, the standard bottling is also single barrel but buffalo trace decided to remove that designation due to a new higher capacity bottling line whereby, technically, when filling up bottles, there could be some unintentional mixing of some whiskey into a single bottle. Instead, they took the conservative approach and simply removed the single barrel designation.Yes the store bought a barrel.Yes I knew that they did that as a conservative approach.What I was asking. If technically the new higher capacity bottling line could mingle a single bottle, do they still use the old bottling line for single barrel to meet the standards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Yes the store bought a barrel.Yes I knew that they did that as a conservative approach.What I was asking. If technically the new higher capacity bottling line could mingle a single bottle, do they still use the old bottling line for single barrel to meet the standards?Either that or they clear the line first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radsman13 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Picked up a bottle of 2015 Four Roses LE Small Batch barrel strength...sorry still learning the acronymsYou would think that military time would prepare you for these things...alasSaw it on the shelf without price and purchased...owner said they only got two bottles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnybogey Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Picked up a bottle of 2015 Four Roses LE Small Batch barrel strength...sorry still learning the acronymsYou would think that military time would prepare you for these things...alasSaw it on the shelf without price and purchased...owner said they only got two bottlesNice score. What state are you in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDBourbon Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Haha. Courtyard.....Marriott points!Nice pick ups and if I'm not mistaken the pattern of the texture on the wall is from a La Quinta Inn. Yes I am a frequent business traveler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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