What Bourbon Did You Purchase Today (Fall 2019)

[Supercharger]

Got a call mid week this was waiting for me. 

[mross]

Finally found one of these to try. I'll get to see if that Murry guy knows his stuff.

[mal00768]

Picked up a bottle of 4R OBSK. (I’m up to six recipes now!) Also looked like I barely missed out on some Bakers 13 year. Bummer

Edited November 2, 2019 by mal00768

[JakeySnakes]

Picked up my first bottle of OG BIB. 114 has been a long time favorite of mine, but for some reason never gravitated toward the BIB. Had a pour in a bar the other night and it hit all the right notes for me, so looking forward to making my way through the bottle.

[markandrex]

I was killing some time in LB while the wife shopped near by.  They had a release earlier today but I didn’t feel the need to stand in line.  Lots of choices but nothing I had to have.  Anyway, I found these two hiding behind some Woodford.  
 

Edited November 2, 2019 by markandrex

[Tennessee Dave]

a few to stock the everyday stash....2 Woodford Double Oaks, a Four Roses Single Barrel, Wild Turkey Rare Breed and an EC Barrel Proof.

[BMartin42]

The wife grabbed a MM 2019 Holiday Edition while grocery shopping. It’ll get added to the Christmas decor on the bar when it goes up.

[Ckh]

1.75 of Weller Special Reserve, with a discount and tax, $60.00.

Deal or not?

 

Could have picked up Blantons for $95 but passed.

 

Edited November 2, 2019 by Ckh

[FasterHorses]

1 hour ago, Ckh said:

1.75 of Weller Special Reserve, with a discount and tax, $60.00.

Deal or not?

 

Could have picked up Blantons for $95 but passed.

 

WSR isnt a deal at $10.00

[Richnimrod]

1 hour ago, Ckh said:

1.75 of Weller Special Reserve, with a discount and tax, $60.00.

Deal or not?

 

Could have picked up Blantons for $95 but passed.

 

Although it wouldn't have been considered anything but a rip-off a few years ago, in today's market (especially if you're in a 'dead-zone for Weller brands), and if it's a brand you really love; I'd say it's not too bad a deal.    I wouldn't pull out the wallet for it; but I have several on the shelf, and really don't pour it all that often.   ... And, those were bought for under $23 per 750, if memory serves.

[Harry in WashDC]

3 hours ago, JakeySnakes said:

Picked up my first bottle of OG BIB. 114 has been a long time favorite of mine, but for some reason never gravitated toward the BIB. Had a pour in a bar the other night and it hit all the right notes for me, so looking forward to making my way through the bottle.

Welcome to the OLD FAHT Club.

[Clueby]

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

[Harry in WashDC]

36 minutes ago, Clueby said:

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

So, I'm guessing you have five shirts, five hats, and five fake mustaches in your trunk.

[Clueby]

12 minutes ago, Harry in WashDC said:

So, I'm guessing you have five shirts, five hats, and five fake mustaches in your trunk.

Ha. It crossed my mind. My wife considered going back up there as it's her favorite after all. 

[Harry in WashDC]

25 minutes ago, Clueby said:

Ha. It crossed my mind. My wife considered going back up there as it's her favorite after all. 

Anything else on the shelves there that you covet?  Maybe you could go back and say, "I was in earlier and bought an X like I could, but I saw a Y so came back.  While I'm here, any chance I could buy one more of X?"  Once in awhile I get the glance-around and a, "Well, yeah, since you came back . . ."  And if it doesn't work, at least you get a Y.

Edited November 3, 2019 by Harry in WashDC

[JSpartan]

On 11/1/2019 at 5:58 PM, Supercharger said:

Got a call mid week this was waiting for me. 

I was very excited to get the email saying i got one of these this past week as well. Went and picked it up yesterday.  Very excited to crack it open soon.

[CardsandBourbon]

Didn't get anything today but I was in Louisville yesterday with some time to kill so I hit a few of the smaller stores just to see if I could stumble on to anything.  Nothing spectacular but I couldn't pass up grabbing a couple of the Repeal Batch at $10.99.  Been wanting to try the RY 100 proof and at $21.99 I thought what the hell.  If I don't like it I can use it as a mixer.  Had tried the Woodford Wheat Whiskey at a barrel pick and really liked it.   The Old Ezra 90 proof is another one that I enjoy and figured I'd grab a bottle.  Any of course you can never have too many bottles of wine.

[geclbxf]

7 hours ago, CardsandBourbon said:

Didn't get anything today but I was in Louisville yesterday with some time to kill so I hit a few of the smaller stores just to see if I could stumble on to anything.  Nothing spectacular but I couldn't pass up grabbing a couple of the Repeal Batch at $10.99.  Been wanting to try the RY 100 proof and at $21.99 I thought what the hell.  If I don't like it I can use it as a mixer.  Had tried the Woodford Wheat Whiskey at a barrel pick and really liked it.   The Old Ezra 90 proof is another one that I enjoy and figured I'd grab a bottle.  Any of course you can never have too many bottles of wine.

I also enjoyed the Woodford Wheat - still proving hard to find however.   First bottle is gone and would love another.

[macdad]

11 hours ago, Clueby said:

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

Man, I would love to try some Stagg Jr.  Anyone know if stores in Michigan or Indiana receive it?  I haven't seen any in Ohio, at least in Northwest Ohio.

[TehRegion219]

3 hours ago, geclbxf said:

I also enjoyed the Woodford Wheat - still proving hard to find however.   First bottle is gone and would love another.

Plenty of it in Chicago 

[CardsandBourbon]

3 hours ago, geclbxf said:

I also enjoyed the Woodford Wheat - still proving hard to find however.   First bottle is gone and would love another.

I hadn't seen it around but it was in 3 of the 4 stores I stopped in.  I've got a bottle of the Bernheim but I think this Woodford is much better.

[PhantomLamb]

11 hours ago, CardsandBourbon said:

Didn't get anything today but I was in Louisville yesterday with some time to kill so I hit a few of the smaller stores just to see if I could stumble on to anything.  Nothing spectacular but I couldn't pass up grabbing a couple of the Repeal Batch at $10.99.  Been wanting to try the RY 100 proof and at $21.99 I thought what the hell.  If I don't like it I can use it as a mixer.  Had tried the Woodford Wheat Whiskey at a barrel pick and really liked it.   The Old Ezra 90 proof is another one that I enjoy and figured I'd grab a bottle.  Any of course you can never have too many bottles of wine.

I really enjoy the repeal batch and EB.  Good bottom shelfers that are readily available and a killer value IMO.

[0895]

Something old,

something new,

something borrowed?...whatever.

Yesterday was a good day!

Edited November 3, 2019 by 0895

[PhantomLamb]

7 hours ago, 0895 said:

Something old,

something new,

something borrowed?...whatever.

Yesterday was a good day!

Cool to finally see the new Baker's 13.  Let us know your thoughts.

[Vosgar]

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........

 

The conversation that went on in my half empty skull went something along the lines of:

How much whiskey do you already have?   Answer: Way too much

So why are you even thinking about buying more?   Answer: Because I'm an idiot, but it's a great price!!!

Should buy a case or two?   Answer: I really, really, want to but that would be beyond stupid

 

Finally I justified the purchase of one bottle by remembering I'd recently finished one of these, and even though there are numerous other ones already in the bunker, I should replace the dead one. 

 

While I was at it, bought a Rare Breed for $37.99 and a bottle from the darkside.

 

So much for my bourbon zen