emr454 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Bourbon....Neat! said: The Costco by me made a mistake and prices RR10 at $19.99. I bought a few but when I went back a day later they had caught their mistake and changed the price to $27.99. Still a great deal though! Both excellent prices. Too good to pass up for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortre Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 What are your thoughts on it after tasting it? Cheers!Very pleasantly surprised. The only other HH bourbon I've had was the EC12 from right before they dropped the age statement, and I didn't really like it. It had a bitterness in the finish I didn't like. However the ECBP has allot less bitter in the finish, and the bitterness that is there is somehow not unpleasant. The nose is tons of caramel and grilled corn on the cob, with a bit of sawdust maybe? I couldn't really place it, but it reminded me of my grandfather's workshop thirty years ago when he was still healthy and used it often (he turns 89 this month and his health is failing now). There was also some brighter (?) sweet smells, cola or cherries maybe. I don't generally dissect my bourbon or keep notes so my description doesn't do it justice, but the nose is absolutely fantastic. One of if not the best I've had. The finish was long and less sweet than I am used to, but very good none the less. I'm rarely able to identify any flavors on the palate, and this was no exception.Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmossle Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 (edited) 5 hours ago, emr454 said: Heckuva good price! Lowest by me is $52+tax I was going to say, the best I can do is $49.99 out the door. Would love to know where you can find it for another $15 off! Especially since I live in the area now. Edited January 3, 2018 by elmossle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtoys Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 (edited) Recent arrivals Edited January 3, 2018 by bigtoys 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 On 12/31/2017 at 1:44 AM, lcpfratn said: I think they messed up on the label on that Four Roses OBSF. The "B" recipe is a 35% rye mashbill. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk And unsurprisingly they have responded already: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpfratn Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 And unsurprisingly they have responded already: Now that is customer service!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardsandBourbon Posted January 3, 2018 Author Share Posted January 3, 2018 On our way back from the Taxslayer Bowl we stopped in Savannah GA for dinner. While there we felt that we would be doing the state of Georgia a great disservice if we did not visit at least one of their liquor stores. I ended up with a MM Cask Strength and a CEHT SmB both at $39.99. My son picked up a bottle of Kentucky Owl Rye, a CEHT Straight Rye and a Little Book. The other buddy grabbed the same as me but added two bottles of Kentucky Owl Rye. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 6 hours ago, kevinbrink said: And unsurprisingly they have responded already: 6 hours ago, lcpfratn said: Now that is customer service! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Mandy is really great. A number of years ago, p_elliott and I went to Cox's Creek for a tour. There was supposed to be five other people, but they didn't show up. It was just me and Paul, and Mandy was our tour guide. The tour was great, and so was she. The very next year. I was part of a barrel pick at Cox's Creek. Jim Rutledge was there for the pick, but imagine my surprise when Mandy was there too. She was helping. (She actually remembered me!) Jim took us out to lunch afterwards. I asked him about Mandy. Jim said he needed someone to help him with the private barrel selections. He said that she had an uncanny knack for tasting. Hence the promotion. FWIW, I think Jim done real good. Biba! Joe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigars&Bourbon Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 1 hour ago, CardsandBourbon said: On our way back from the Taxslayer Bowl we stopped in Savannah GA for dinner. While there we felt that we would be doing the state of Georgia a great disservice if we did not visit at least one of their liquor stores. I ended up with a MM Cask Strength and a CEHT SmB both at $39.99. My son picked up a bottle of Kentucky Owl Rye, a CEHT Straight Rye and a Little Book. The other buddy grabbed the same as me but added two bottles of Kentucky Owl Rye. In Savannah?? I'm from there, travel back every month or so and have never seen KO... guess I'll be on the hunt next week when I go back. Was the price decent? I know I'm "new" here but can you PM me where you got it? Thanks and travel safe - 4" of snow here in Charleston and talking to friends in Savannah, it's about the same there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlutz Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 3 hours ago, fishnbowljoe said: Mandy is really great. A number of years ago, p_elliott and I went to Cox's Creek for a tour. There was supposed to be five other people, but they didn't show up. It was just me and Paul, and Mandy was our tour guide. The tour was great, and so was she. The very next year. I was part of a barrel pick at Cox's Creek. Jim Rutledge was there for the pick, but imagine my surprise when Mandy was there too. She was helping. (She actually remembered me!) Jim took us out to lunch afterwards. I asked him about Mandy. Jim said he needed someone to help him with the private barrel selections. He said that she had an uncanny knack for tasting. Hence the promotion. FWIW, I think Jim done real good. Biba! Joe Two years ago I hadn't tried a FRSiB PS. I hadn't established my local network of board members so I emailed FR through their website. When I saw your post, I check my email and sure enough, it was Mandy (Asst Mgr back then, glad to see she's working her way up the ladder) who responded very quickly and gave me the names of about 7 MD stores that had done store picks from FR. Within a day I had my first OESV and my journey into the cult began. I shot an email back to Mandy thanking her, and she continued the conversation. It's certainly true that the distillers can treat their customers very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffrey r Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Picked up this pair the other day. Figured that 5-6 year old, 100 proof, NCF Beam, under $30, likely wouldn’t be a bad thing. Plan on giving it a go on this snowy day here in NJ. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miller542 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Baker's and another JB Distiller's Cut. Time for a side-by-side! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
typf2 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 On 12/30/2017 at 1:23 PM, Stump1998 said: Couple new pick-ups for the long weekend... How is the Blade & Bow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scratchline Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 The things you can find in the snow! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirstyinOhio Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 I made a quick trip down to Ky last week and while I didn't come back with a whole lot, I was pretty happy with what I did get. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bourbinvestor Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 On 12/21/2017 at 9:17 PM, HoustonNit said: I now refer to this as the flathute blend. It's two parts Stagg Jr to one part OC8yr. I've been eyeballing lately though. Is that a 1.75 with an actual handle? I've had 1.75 with no handles with the newer label and older clock dial white labels with a handle. Never seen newer label with a handle. Must be in between age of the two guessing late 2000s. This one has the handle. 1.75 for $30 and was literally dusty. Does the handle signify a time with better juice or just some details you happened to notice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bourbon4all Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 5 hours ago, ThirstyinOhio said: I made a quick trip down to Ky last week and while I didn't come back with a whole lot, I was pretty happy with what I did get. That willett looks like wine... Did you get this at the gift shop? I bet that is one interesting tasting dram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 40 minutes ago, bourbon4all said: That willett looks like wine... Did you get this at the gift shop? I bet that is one interesting tasting dram Does that bottle say aged for 27 years?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 This one has the handle. 1.75 for $30 and was literally dusty. Does the handle signify a time with better juice or just some details you happened to notice? I don’t know better juice but probably a few years older than the 1.75s without handle. If you see some with the older label that has a clock there’s a good chance it’s from barrels from before BT started distilling it and was made by UD. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 I made a quick trip down to Ky last week and while I didn't come back with a whole lot, I was pretty happy with what I did get. Good score! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schultz24 Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 6 hours ago, ThirstyinOhio said: I made a quick trip down to Ky last week and while I didn't come back with a whole lot, I was pretty happy with what I did get. What did the 27 year run you?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako254 Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Lincoln Road goodness. Thanks to @Marekv8 for the assist! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 2 hours ago, Clueby said: Does that bottle say aged for 27 years?!? Was literally about to post the exact same question with the same punctuation I never knew they could get that old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golferpimp1 Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Stumbled into these yesterday. Cheating on Sarah, but it’s been too long since I have seen these on the shelf so I had no choice but to go with James. First ones I’ve had under 100 proof, but have heard they are good. Will try and crack one tomorrow and if they pass the taste test maybe get a couple more. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bbstout Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 10 hours ago, ThirstyinOhio said: I made a quick trip down to Ky last week and while I didn't come back with a whole lot, I was pretty happy with what I did get. Wow...27 years. That would be an interesting pour. Hopefully it was stored on the the first level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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