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4 hours ago, Surtur said:

I mean in the sense of BTAC. They don't do any AMERICAN allocated releases where it comes out once a year and I have to either wait in line with thousands of people or be in a lottery with even more. Every time WT releases a premium, I'm able to run to the store and buy it immediately, even though I pass because I prefer their cheaper expressions. I can go grab a Rare Breed any day, any time of year for $40-$50

The most recent WT premiums (Diamond, Master’s Keep, Decade) are most certainly allocated in the same vein as the BTAC.  Once per year releases in limited numbers.  Your being able to easily get these off the shelf has less to do with intentional over supply of an “allocated” release, but rather more with under demand of an “allocated” release.  I can assure you, WT would love to have the same demand as BT does with BTAC.  Still, these WT LEs can be a tough find in many areas.  

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Enjoying a pour of Baker's on the rocks with a splash of Angostura... I'm sure that makes it a cocktail right?

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The most recent WT premiums (Diamond, Master’s Keep, Decade) are most certainly allocated in the same vein as the BTAC.  Once per year releases in limited numbers.  Your being able to easily get these off the shelf has less to do with intentional over supply of an “allocated” release, but rather more with under demand of an “allocated” release.  I can assure you, WT would love to have the same demand as BT does with BTAC.  Still, these WT LEs can be a tough find in many areas.  

Joe, I agree with most of what you're saying, but I will add that Eddie Russell told me directly that he does think they've been releasing too many bottles of the last few limited edition products and hopes that the future releases will actually be more "limited".
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Cracked a 1792FP tonight - I'm really enjoying these higher proof versions (FP & BiB).  Gotta open up one of the bunkered 1792RRs though and refresh my memory on the first above-the-bottom-shelf bourbon I tried and enjoyed.   Hopefully I won't get too disappointed comparing it to the the higher octane stuff.....

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28 minutes ago, Mako254 said:

12 yrs, 51.6%. Can’t get enough of these low proof cask strength MGP barrels. 

 

 

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What the heck is that, a counterfeit glencairn? :)

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1 minute ago, Kane said:

What the heck is that, a counterfeit glencairn? :)

I have a couple of those myself they are on Amazon Joyjolt Halo, I actually tend to prefer them for high proof stuff.

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A little PS Makers Mark to celebrate the ending of hump day. 

 

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I had some Woodford Reserve last night and really enjoyed it.  It was only the second time I've had a pour of it, and the first time I wasn't very impressed.  I think I had been drinking more rye forward bourbons lately and Woodford Reserve left me wanting.  I also had it with ice the night before, but last night just a few drops of water.  I guess that's just another lesson for me to stay open minded!  Last night I really tasted and smelled some of the sweeter notes that seemed to me like honey or butterscotch that I did not pick up on at all the night before.

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On 1/7/2018 at 8:33 PM, MTNBourbon said:

Got a chance to do a SBS with the OF 1897 and OF 1920. Big difference in color goes out to the 1920, also bigger caramel note, vanilla, apple, cinnamon, pretty nice dry finish, nice little burn as well. A bigger nod out to the OF 1920.

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Truly love the OF 1920! One delicious pour!

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Having some CEHT Small Batch tonight and loving that butter! God Bless all!!! 

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19 hours ago, Radioyada said:

A little PS Makers Mark to celebrate the ending of hump day. 

 

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Is that a Waterford crystal glass? Looks similar to mine. Drinking in style! You’ve inspired me to bust out a good glass and enjoy some makers as well. Wish I had some private select, but I’ll live with some MMCS. My first time trying this. Not too many options for high proof wheated bourbons.

 

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Is that a Waterford crystal glass? Looks similar to mine. Drinking in style! You’ve inspired me to bust out a good glass and enjoy some makers as well. Wish I had some private select, but I’ll live with some MMCS. My first time trying this. Not too many options for high proof wheated bourbons.
 
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Awesome crystal glasses! I always find them a work of art. Same with crystal decanters.

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Got sick again! Ugh... I'm much better now and enjoying some wtrb and some ceht smb. I have to say, ceht is a good bourbon but not as great as I was hoping. I think I hyped it up too much. It's a good bourbon, just not worth how much it's being sold for here.

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56 minutes ago, Adam777 said:

Is that a Waterford crystal glass? Looks similar to mine. Drinking in style! You’ve inspired me to bust out a good glass and enjoy some makers as well. Wish I had some private select, but I’ll live with some MMCS. My first time trying this. Not too many options for high proof wheated bourbons.

 

cheers!

 

Crystal? Yes. Waterford?  Nah.  Drinking in style?  Always!

If you get the chance to try the MM PS do so.  It is worth it.

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11 minutes ago, Radioyada said:

Enjoying a small glass of 2017 GTS to end a busy day.  Much needed relaxation.

That must have been some day! 

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10 minutes ago, Radioyada said:

Enjoying a small glass of 2017 GTS to end a busy day.  Much needed relaxation.

That'll work!!!    Good for you, Radioyada!   :)

The stuff we save for 'special occasions' worx anytime, every time.  

I say; "Drink 'em!"    That's what they're for.  :P

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