flahute Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 7 minutes ago, Kepler said: I have accumulated over a case of Weller 12. We need to do some trading. ;- ) Ha! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpfratn Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 "harder" aka "impossible" for most. I kid you not that it's easier for me to get BTAC than Weller 12. No exaggeration. It’s amazing how different states and regions are affected by the bourbon boom. Just due to the overall bottle count difference between W12 and BTAC, one would think you’d have a better chance at obtaining W12, but there are clearly distribution and allocation practices that also impact access to different products. It’s not easy to find W12 here, but it is a bit easier than getting a bottle of BTAC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUfan99 Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 (edited) 6 hours ago, lcpfratn said: It’s amazing how different states and regions are affected by the bourbon boom. Just due to the overall bottle count difference between W12 and BTAC, one would think you’d have a better chance at obtaining W12, but there are clearly distribution and allocation practices that also impact access to different products. It’s not easy to find W12 here, but it is a bit easier than getting a bottle of BTAC. I can recall seeing one bottle of W12 in a store at a BTAC secondary price. Edit: to clarify, that’s the only W12 I’ve seen anywhere. Edited September 24, 2018 by CUfan99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FasterHorses Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Best Blanton's I've ever purchased. Hope the Fall barrels are this good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Loblaw Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 (edited) 17 hours ago, lcpfratn said: It’s amazing how different states and regions are affected by the bourbon boom. Just due to the overall bottle count difference between W12 and BTAC, one would think you’d have a better chance at obtaining W12, but there are clearly distribution and allocation practices that also impact access to different products. It’s not easy to find W12 here, but it is a bit easier than getting a bottle of BTAC. I agree that the regional variance is wild. Chicago area just received W12 and ETL. First time for Elmer this year, but the 12 had a shipment earlier this year. Edited September 24, 2018 by Bob_Loblaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpfratn Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 I agree that the regional variance is wild. Chicago area just received W12 and ETL. First time for Elmer this year, but the 12 had a shipment earlier this year.The distributor in our part of the state holds almost all of the Buffalo Trace allocated and LE stuff for one allocation late in the Fall. So, they’ve been warehousing almost everything they have received since the Spring or Summer so they will have larger quantities to allocate at one time sometime later this fall. We’ll probably still have to wait at least another month or so before they finally release all the “good” stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Loblaw Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 11 hours ago, lcpfratn said: The distributor in our part of the state holds almost all of the Buffalo Trace allocated and LE stuff for one allocation late in the Fall. So, they’ve been warehousing almost everything they have received since the Spring or Summer so they will have larger quantities to allocate at one time sometime later this fall. We’ll probably still have to wait at least another month or so before they finally release all the “good” stuff. Oh interesting. Well hopefully you will get the chance to pick up a few good bottles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 This one has always been a bit over-oaked to me, not a bad pour but one I need to be in the mood for. It's working fine tonight on it's way to the bin. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Loblaw Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Hopefully opening another along with 9 of his friends soon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmossle Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Polished off a bottle of ECBP A118 this evening. Last drop was as good as the first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp55 Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 The end of another winner. Fortunately, a replacement awaits. (Stopper letter "B" gives way to stopper letter "T".) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCWoody Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Finished my favorite batch of Barrell Bourbon (#9). I think I have another bottle. It will be a surprise down the road to find it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiskeyBlender Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 On 9/23/2018 at 8:34 PM, flahute said: Rare Breed doesn't stand a chance in my house. It's a requirement of the Lawrenceburg Cult. Ha! I sure hear you on that one. RB seems to vanish very quickly around these parts. Cheers, N. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 5 hours ago, LCWoody said: Finished my favorite batch of Barrell Bourbon (#9). I think I have another bottle. It will be a surprise down the road to find it. Love that one too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymoall Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 I used to like this a lot. But can’t say that I’m going to miss this bottle. Always got this astringent finish with this one. Lots of others I like more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedelstaedt Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 OF SiB. This one is from a few years back. It is different enough from OF & good enough for me to have enjoyed the bottle and I am happy I have a backup. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvd99 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Great as always 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvd99 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Another one bites the dust 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fosmith Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Looks like there's a few drops left in that bottle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako254 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 On 9/23/2018 at 11:34 PM, flahute said: Rare Breed doesn't stand a chance in my house. It's a requirement of the Lawrenceburg Cult. #lawrenceburgcult got some 116 in my glass tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvd99 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 13 hours ago, fosmith said: Looks like there's a few drops left in that bottle... There was quite a bit of black sediment in those drops I could live without ingesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvd99 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 On 9/27/2018 at 9:21 PM, Bob_Loblaw said: Hopefully opening another along with 9 of his friends soon. Kenwood makes some good barrel picks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTaylor Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 2016 THH rye. This bottle is the reason there are any ryes on my bar... My first Rye was Bulleit years ago, I didn’t care for it and was done with Rye, then THH came along and changed my mind... I now have 8 or 9 ryes open... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffrey r Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Finished off a Rebel Yell 10 Year tonight. This was an early bottle from their first release, barreled on 9/05, purchased for about $45. I have no frame of reference, but this seemed like a very good barrel to me, good from beginning to end. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako254 Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Hey @flahute Bottles that are emptied on the porch during a surprise visit from an old friend tend to taste the best. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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