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What Bourbon Did You Purchase Today, Spring 2019

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BourbonTexan Apprentice

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18 hours ago, Kepler said:

Congrats, what are your impressions?

Haven’t opened one yet. Waiting for a special occasion 

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JMFH Advanced Taster

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Grabbed a bottle of OWA.  Might as well grab a few here and there while they're still $30 here.

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1 hour ago, JMFH said:

Grabbed a bottle of OWA.  Might as well grab a few here and there while they're still $30 here.

Dang! Michigan, I assume? Maybe it’s a good reason to take a work trip. 

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2 minutes ago, Supercharger said:

Dang! Michigan, I assume? Maybe it’s a good reason to take a work trip. 

Ohio.  I know...

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I picked up JD Single Barrel Select (94 proof).  Given some good reviews of JD Single Barrel here, I was going to try it eventually.  Today I unexpectedly found it on sale.

This is a tasty pour indeed.  JD house style is there, but unlike standard JD, this is rich and thick, virtually no burn for over 90 proof.  

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mwmac Advanced Taster

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Picked up an ET Lee today (lucky in the lottery).  While not a bourbon, I brought home from Texas a bottle of Balcones True Blue cask strength that I am looking forward to trying in the near future...

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14 hours ago, fishnbowljoe said:

 I  just opened the one I purchased  last weekend in Bardstown. It’s pretty good. Maybe not quite $60.00 good, but it is good. Even though there may be hints of the 4R’s profile, it’s a bit different. In a good way though. 

 

Biba! Joe

 

I find it to be very mint forward. 

But freshly opened 4R bottles typically take some time to blossom. 

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hollywood Connoisseur

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10 hours ago, PaulO said:

I picked up JD Single Barrel Select (94 proof).  Given some good reviews of JD Single Barrel here, I was going to try it eventually.  Today I unexpectedly found it on sale.

This is a tasty pour indeed.  JD house style is there, but unlike standard JD, this is rich and thick, virtually no burn for over 90 proof.  

A popular stud in my stable. I believe noteworthy and enjoy as well.

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Golferpimp1 Connoisseur

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My pocket book is hurting. It’s hard for me to pass up EC store picks. ESP now that HMCK10 is impossible to find. Also had to try the new riff to see what that’s all about!!
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My pocket book is hurting. It’s hard for me to pass up EC store picks. ESP now that HMCK10 is impossible to find. Also had to try the new riff to see what that’s all about!!
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Did you get the New Riff in Texas?
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1 hour ago, Golferpimp1 said:

My pocket book is hurting. It’s hard for me to pass up EC store picks. ESP now that HMCK10 is impossible to find. Also had to try the new riff to see what that’s all about!!
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A friend of ours lives near the New Riff distillery. She picked us up a bottle last year, and we eally, really like it.   

I've gone through a couple bottles since then.

I even won a barrel pick, fr

It's either very tough, or not available,around here, so I snagged a couple in Lexington, ~ $33.00 at a Kroeger, if memory serves.

 

Please let us know what you think, after you crack open your bottle. 

 

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BDanner Connoisseur

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I picked up a bottle of Evan Williams Bonded (Sale-priced at $13.95), and Eagle Rare (it's growing on me), my first bottle of Old Forester Rye (it had just hit the shelves at 24.95) and a 50ml of a new one I've been wanting to try, Lonerider. It is from a Raleigh NC based brewery that makes some awesome beer. It is high rye MGP that they finish in Sherry casks. I'm afraid to drop the $40 asking price on it before sampling. I hope that it's good.

 

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FatherOfPugs Advanced Taster

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Grabbed an ER on the way home this evening, 3 bottles left on the shelf, 1 for me, 2 left for others. Figured time to try the Woodford Reserve Double Oaked. 

 

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BottledInBond Disciple

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Had someone grab me a FR Small Batch Select today. Will have to wait for it to be brought back in a week or two to try it. Not really sure what I think about this release but seems like it’s wortg at least trying

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15 hours ago, mwmac said:

Picked up an ET Lee today (lucky in the lottery).  While not a bourbon, I brought home from Texas a bottle of Balcones True Blue cask strength that I am looking forward to trying in the near future...

I think you will enjoy that Balcones TB CS. I've had one for a little while and really enjoy it. I will pick up another at some point.   

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Thought I’d give these a shot. 
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Jgriff sorry whenever I see your avatar all I can think of is Patrick Swayze in Next of Kin.

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No worries.  I personally prefer Raylan Givens over Swayze any day.  Plus there are good bourbon mentions throughout the series.  Cheers y’all.  

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Ok so I picked up my obligatory 4R SmB select.  Oh, and while I was at it, got a handle of WT101. Also picked up an extra OF rye at the best price I've seen anywhere.

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No worries.  I personally prefer Raylan Givens over Swayze any day.  Plus there are good bourbon mentions throughout the series.  Cheers y’all.  


Ha I don’t blame you but the Swayze character from Next of Kin was pretty bad ass.
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6 hours ago, BottledInBond said:

Had someone grab me a FR Small Batch Select today. Will have to wait for it to be brought back in a week or two to try it. Not really sure what I think about this release but seems like it’s wortg at least trying

It's worth it.

I'm halfway though a bottle now. All my tastes so far have good but not great. Until tonight. It's really singing tonight and it's really tasting unique. Not like any other bourbon, but also not like what I expect 4R to be. Could just be an exceptional palate night!

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6 hours ago, flahute said:

It's worth it.

I'm halfway though a bottle now. All my tastes so far have good but not great. Until tonight. It's really singing tonight and it's really tasting unique. Not like any other bourbon, but also not like what I expect 4R to be. Could just be an exceptional palate night!

Brother, I hope the light turns on for me.  I had several pours at Sampler and I’m a good 1/3 into my first bottle, and it’s still in that “solid” but not singing to me phase.  It could be that I have no palate left after Sampler, though...  ;)

 

 

But as the adage goes:  Winners never quit, and quitters never win....So, I will march on...  :D

 

 

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7 hours ago, flahute said:

It's worth it.

I'm halfway though a bottle now. All my tastes so far have good but not great. Until tonight. It's really singing tonight and it's really tasting unique. Not like any other bourbon, but also not like what I expect 4R to be. Could just be an exceptional palate night!

 

Me likee mucho FRSmB Select from the get-go.  Beantown is awash (kinda') with the stuff for a bit now.   Good thing we drove down to the Sampler, eh?   ?

 

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dad-proof Connoisseur

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Purchased, opened, and enjoying 4R Small Batch Select within the last hour. Posted(positive) initial impression on the product-specific thread.

 

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Radioyada Connoisseur

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Following along with the popular theme I also picked up a bottle of 4R small batch select while at lunch. It will be tomorrow before I get to open and taste it as I am on the road to see my niece’s college graduation tonight, but I am looking forward to it. 

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