0895 Posted July 10, 2020 Author Share Posted July 10, 2020 This year kinda sucks and here’s just another reason why... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 4 hours ago, 0895 said: This year kinda sucks and here’s just another reason why... Oh man, rough week. First the BB and now this. Probably my overall favorite 4R. Good job killing it though, it served it's true purpose well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted July 11, 2020 Author Share Posted July 11, 2020 9 hours ago, Kepler said: Oh man, rough week. First the BB and now this. Probably my overall favorite 4R. Good job killing it though, it served it's true purpose well. It’s definitely up there with the very best 4R that I’ve ever tried. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 22 hours ago, 0895 said: This year kinda sucks and here’s just another reason why... 17 hours ago, Kepler said: Oh man, rough week. First the BB and now this. Probably my overall favorite 4R. Good job killing it though, it served it's true purpose well. 8 hours ago, 0895 said: It’s definitely up there with the very best 4R that I’ve ever tried. If it’s not my favorite 4R bottle ever, it sure is near the top. Minimally, it’s the best 4R offering I’ve had in several years. It was a tough loss when it was emptied. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 On 7/10/2020 at 5:59 PM, 0895 said: This year kinda sucks and here’s just another reason why... That bottle isn't completely empty yet. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzhead Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Ordered to its final commission this evening was my Barrel Bourbon, Batch 21. Man, this was good bourbon. Man oh man is this a good bourbon, as I have a final half ounce at they ready. The value in blended bourbon is the artist's conceit regarding his/her conception of balance. Create what you think is a killer bourbon, and establish a reputation for carrying through on the claim. That's a recipe for a customer . 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 19 minutes ago, Jazzhead said: Ordered to its final commission this evening was my Barrel Bourbon, Batch 21. Man, this was good bourbon. Man oh man is this a good bourbon, as I have a final half ounce at they ready. The value in blended bourbon is the artist's conceit regarding his/her conception of balance. Create what you think is a killer bourbon, and establish a reputation for carrying through on the claim. That's a recipe for a customer . Batch 23 just hit town. I've not been a fan of any 8f the batches that have much TN/Dickel in them. But some of the KY only or KY/IN blends have been very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzhead Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Batch 21 has distillate from Indiana, KY and TN. The MGP influence makes it great, but there's a rounded, faint butterscotch note that I attribute to the Dickel . A fascinating construction . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted July 12, 2020 Author Share Posted July 12, 2020 3 hours ago, Clueby said: That bottle isn't completely empty yet. Ha! Tell the Mrs. to just drink it already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 4 hours ago, Jazzhead said: Ordered to its final commission this evening was my Barrel Bourbon, Batch 21. Man, this was good bourbon. Man oh man is this a good bourbon, as I have a final half ounce at they ready. The value in blended bourbon is the artist's conceit regarding his/her conception of balance. Create what you think is a killer bourbon, and establish a reputation for carrying through on the claim. That's a recipe for a customer . I'm a fan of their stuff too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedelstaedt Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 10 hours ago, smokinjoe said: If it’s not my favorite 4R bottle ever, it sure is near the top. Minimally, it’s the best 4R offering I’ve had in several years. It was a tough loss when it was emptied. So, I gotta ask. What is your fave 4R bottle? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 16 hours ago, Wedelstaedt said: So, I gotta ask. What is your fave 4R bottle? Cheers The 125th Anniversary LE Small Batch and 120th Anniversary LE Single Barrel have been my two faves, and the AY is right up there. All great whiskies, but the 125th would have to be my favorite. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemosabe Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Killed these guys. Good stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted July 18, 2020 Share Posted July 18, 2020 Pulled a pre “name batch” Booker’s from the bunker and went through it pretty quickly. Sad to see the Willett 16 go but I have more. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fosmith Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 This is so, so good...! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fosmith Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 This was a really good bottle of Booker's. I think the older batches are superior to the recent releases, likely because of the higher age statements. It's kind of sad to see Booker's now barely over 6yo and prices in the $70-$80 range here in the Bay Area. And, it's almost $100 in some parts of the country. As a result, I've pretty much stopped buying Booker's unless I see it for $60 or less, which is rare. What amazes me is that Booker's used to be available everywhere for <$50. Now, after the price increase, people hunt it and batches seem to sell out quickly. Sigh... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fosmith Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 Not going to miss this one. It wasn't bad just never opened up into anything more than meh. I actually preferred my bottle of J.W. Dant to this. Oh well, it's a single barrel after all and I've had pretty good luck with these up to now... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Always sad to see this one go... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Goodbye to a great one. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Another one bites the dust.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Freezer bottle down and next one ready to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 18 hours ago, flahute said: Goodbye to a great one. Oh my Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 On 7/21/2020 at 8:48 AM, fosmith said: This was a really good bottle of Booker's. I think the older batches are superior to the recent releases, likely because of the higher age statements. It's kind of sad to see Booker's now barely over 6yo and prices in the $70-$80 range here in the Bay Area. And, it's almost $100 in some parts of the country. As a result, I've pretty much stopped buying Booker's unless I see it for $60 or less, which is rare. What amazes me is that Booker's used to be available everywhere for <$50. Now, after the price increase, people hunt it and batches seem to sell out quickly. Sigh... I agree. These photos of older Bookers make me want to open one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedelstaedt Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 17 hours ago, Kepler said: I agree. These photos of older Bookers make me want to open one I'm with you. Once I finish my LB3, I will hit the bunker to find a Booker's. Booker's used to be always open on my bar. For some reason, I haven't opened up a bottle. Probably because, I have had several other barrel proof brands open. Too many choices, I suppose. First world problems. :-)) Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Loblaw Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 (edited) Fantastic weather last night on the water with one of my oldest friends. Edited July 25, 2020 by Bob_Loblaw 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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