What Bourbon Did You Purchase Today (Fall 2019)

[Steven C]

13 minutes ago, Vosgar said:

I'd been such a good boy for soooo long at not buying bourbon just because the price was great, but today I caved and bought a RR10yr for $21.99. I just couldn't stop myself........

Holy schnicks... I had the same conversation with myself today and the RR10yr was 29.99!  YOU DID THE RIGHT THING. 

[WhiskeyBlender]

On 11/1/2019 at 1:04 AM, Bret Bret said:

Barrel 1319 and 1376. Have the 1319 open now (liking it way to much to make it last) and will probably open the 1376 at the tail end, just so I can do a SBS.  Wasn't on the mid-June Skype, but would appreciate any insight you could provide on these two.

As always, thanks for all you do.

@Bret Bret, yep, I've got notes from those barrels from the June 12th Skype conference. Those would have been from lot 20-E-06 (distilled May 20, 2016), so they would have just turned 13 years old. Oddly enough I don't have the proof of #1319 written down in my notes. Flavor and aroma-wise, I have written down "butterscotch, candied orange peel, estery/fruity, with some cinnamon." 

 

I have a bunch of stars written next to #1376, as I do when I really like a barrel. I have a proof of 107.16 in my notes, plus "creme brulee and maple syrup, and very soft and round on the palate." 

 

Both barrels are distilled with what is known as an MGP "Q" yeast profile, which has a little more esters and fruity notes, as well as fusels, as compared to the "V" yeast profile. 

 

I hope that helps. Please let me know if you have any more questions about them. Hope you enjoy! 

 

Cheers,

Nancy

[clearmoon247]

Traded for Blanton's Gold today, super happy to now have the Blantons Trio!

[MDBourbon]

18 minutes ago, clearmoon247 said:

Traded for Blanton's Gold today, super happy to now have the Blantons Trio!

My favorite of all the Blanton's

 

[JSpartan]

1 hour ago, clearmoon247 said:

Traded for Blanton's Gold today, super happy to now have the Blantons Trio!

What did you trade away for it? 

[clearmoon247]

41 minutes ago, JSpartan said:

What did you trade away for it? 

Blanton's Original, Henry McKenna 10 Year, and Eagle Rare.

 

I have 4+ each of all three of those, so I had no problem swapping some extras to have a bottle of Blantons, gold, and sftb.

[Bret Bret]

9 hours ago, WhiskeyBlender said:

@Bret Bret, yep, I've got notes from those barrels from the June 12th Skype conference. Those would have been from lot 20-E-06 (distilled May 20, 2016), so they would have just turned 13 years old. Oddly enough I don't have the proof of #1319 written down in my notes. Flavor and aroma-wise, I have written down "butterscotch, candied orange peel, estery/fruity, with some cinnamon." 

 

I have a bunch of stars written next to #1376, as I do when I really like a barrel. I have a proof of 107.16 in my notes, plus "creme brulee and maple syrup, and very soft and round on the palate." 

 

Both barrels are distilled with what is known as an MGP "Q" yeast profile, which has a little more esters and fruity notes, as well as fusels, as compared to the "V" yeast profile. 

 

I hope that helps. Please let me know if you have any more questions about them. Hope you enjoy! 

 

Cheers,

Nancy

Wow, Thank you so much. Your the best.  I'll have to see if I can snag another 1376 barrel if I can.  Cheers.

[WhiskeyBlender]

4 hours ago, Bret Bret said:

Wow, Thank you so much. Your the best.  I'll have to see if I can snag another 1376 barrel if I can.  Cheers.

My pleasure @Bret Bret! According to my system of "stars" next to barrel numbers in my notes, it would mean that I liked #1376 better than #1319. Since I took those notes in June, I don't know exactly what was on my mind, but that's most likely what I was thinking. I probably found #1319 a little too estery as compared to #1376. At any rate, that's just my tastebuds. Someone else might prefer that barrel. 

 

Hope you can snag another #1376! 

 

Cheers,

Nancy

[Double C's]

On 11/2/2019 at 7:36 PM, Clueby said:

A tip led me to a Stagg Jr. Batch 12 today.

I recognize that view. I would have loved to been able to get one, but my nephews birthday party prevented me from doing any hunting on saturday.

[ThomasGazelle]

Best value out there and a fine everyday drinker to have on hand, Heaven Hill 6 year old (green label)  They don’t advertise for it at all, it’s not even listed on their website!  This is one of my favorites that I hope stays around for a long time and no one finds out about what a steal it is.  I tried to put a picture in here but the 2mb limit got me.

[markandrex]

It was a beautiful day in the Bluegrass.  Far to nice to spend at work.  A great day of “hunting” and enjoying the fall colors.

 

[Golferpimp1]

Couple of bottles from group pics. That sagamore is crazy good.

[GeeTen]

 

Not all in one day, but a good week.  Looks like no Pappy or BTAC for me this year since bourbon budget for the rest of the year is BLOWN!  

 

 

Edited November 5, 2019 by GeeTen

[Jazzhead]

Picked up my second bottle of Little Book, Chapter 3.     The first bottle is going fast;   last night I did a comparo between it and Noah's Mill.   Two superior bourbon blends,  showcasing traditional flavors,  long aging and perfect balance.  

[Radioyada]

36 minutes ago, GeeTen said:

 

Not all in one day, but a good week.  Looks like no Pappy or BTAC for me this year since bourbon budget for the rest of the year is BLOWN!  

 

 

Very nice week!  Looking forward to see how you like the Baker's 13, as I have not seen that one near me yet.

[GeeTen]

These L&K picks also put a hit on the bourbon budget (most were multiples for vatting, too!):

 

 

 

Blanton's "By A Nose" Barrel #374; EC "Super Fan" Whse DD, FL 7, 12yr; FRSiB OBSK, 8yr 5mo; W107 "Tribute" UCF Microbatch; ER10 "Eagle Beagle" Barrel #34; RRSiBs "Funk", NCF Barrel #19-0093, Rickhouse CN A, FL 4 29 1 & "Soul", NCF Barrel #19-0584, Rickhouse CN A, FL 4 40 1; and, finally , KCSiB "15 Excuses" , Rickhouse W-X, FL F-04, Rick R-028, 15yr, 120pf.

 

I am so, so weak and now dead broke.  "Hey Brother, can you spare a dime?"   

 

Edited November 5, 2019 by GeeTen

[CardsandBourbon]

1 hour ago, GeeTen said:

 

Not all in one day, but a good week.  Looks like no Pappy or BTAC for me this year since bourbon budget for the rest of the year is BLOWN!  

 

 

I saw a bottle of the PHC Rye on Friday but passed at $299.99.  Curious as to what you had to pay for yours.

[JCwhammie]

1 hour ago, GeeTen said:

These L&K picks also put a hit on the bourbon budget (most were multiples for vatting, too!):

 

 

 

Blanton's "By A Nose" Barrel #374; EC "Super Fan" Whse DD, FL 7, 12yr; FRSiB OBSK, 8yr 5mo; W107 "Tribute" UCF Microbatch; ER10 "Eagle Beagle" Barrel #34; RRSiBs "Funk", NCF Barrel #19-0093, Rickhouse CN A, FL 4 29 1 & "Soul", NCF Barrel #19-0584, Rickhouse CN A, FL 4 40 1; and, finally , KCSiB "15 Excuses" , Rickhouse W-X, FL F-04, Rick R-028, 15yr, 120pf.

 

I am so, so weak and now dead broke.  "Hey Brother, can you spare a dime?"   

 

That's a nice run!

[Bob_Loblaw]

3 hours ago, GeeTen said:

These L&K picks also put a hit on the bourbon budget (most were multiples for vatting, too!):

 

 

 

Blanton's "By A Nose" Barrel #374; EC "Super Fan" Whse DD, FL 7, 12yr; FRSiB OBSK, 8yr 5mo; W107 "Tribute" UCF Microbatch; ER10 "Eagle Beagle" Barrel #34; RRSiBs "Funk", NCF Barrel #19-0093, Rickhouse CN A, FL 4 29 1 & "Soul", NCF Barrel #19-0584, Rickhouse CN A, FL 4 40 1; and, finally , KCSiB "15 Excuses" , Rickhouse W-X, FL F-04, Rick R-028, 15yr, 120pf.

 

I am so, so weak and now dead broke.  "Hey Brother, can you spare a dime?"   

 

What are the location specs on the OBSK?  We just got our barrel in and it is also 8yrs 5months.  Sister barrels perhaps . . . 

[GeeTen]

1 hour ago, Bob_Loblaw said:

What are the location specs on the OBSK?  We just got our barrel in and it is also 8yrs 5months.  Sister barrels perhaps . . . 

Warehouse KE, Barrel No. 63.6Q.  HTH.   

[GeeTen]

3 hours ago, CardsandBourbon said:

I saw a bottle of the PHC Rye on Friday but passed at $299.99.  Curious as to what you had to pay for yours.

About $140 less IIRC.  

 

[mal00768]

6 hours ago, GeeTen said:

 

Not all in one day, but a good week.  Looks like no Pappy or BTAC for me this year since bourbon budget for the rest of the year is BLOWN!  

 

 

Hopefully you’re out of hold cards now.

[Bret Bret]

Grabbed another J. Magnus single 1376 barrel. Was thinking, 1 to open, 1 for the bunker.  But now...2 to open!

[GeeTen]

35 minutes ago, mal00768 said:

Hopefully you’re out of hold cards now.

Sorry, but not even close!   

 

[0895]

8 hours ago, GeeTen said:

 

 Looks like no Pappy or BTAC for me this year since bourbon budget for the rest of the year is BLOWN!  

 

yeah yeah... heard it all before.