fishnbowljoe Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 6 hours ago, Clueby said: And even my online resources are out of stock or can no longer ship to MO?? WTF???? ER is good, but in no way, shape or form should it be a lottery item, locked away in a glass case, or be a stashed behind the counter item. I guess those asshats that give out glowing reviews and shiny medals really don't have a f**king clue as to just how much their actions can affect things in the bourbon world. "Your XYZ bourbon has just been awarded a gold medal." And the price just doubled or tripled. Here's a new saying. "Cater to the Tater's." Forget all about us true bourbon lovers/nerds that have been here supporting and loving bourbon for a while now. Here, hold this for me. I apologize for the rant. Now back to our regularly scheduled program. Biba! Joe 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 I got my work finished early today and since I start at 6:30am most weekdays I don't feel the least bit guilty when I decide to start a "happy hour" a little early, like today. So I cracked open a dusty JB Black 8 Year and didn't expect much this time. The last one I had was subpar but the one before that one was great. Happy to discover that this one is great! SUPERB even. I originally had this bottle earmarked for freezer duty but this one is too balanced and complex to mute these flavors in the freezer. Gotta let it go free. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 14 minutes ago, Kepler said: I got my work finished early today and since I start at 6:30am most weekdays I don't feel the least bit guilty when I decide to start a "happy hour" a little early, like today. So I cracked open a dusty JB Black 8 Year and didn't expect much this time. The last one I had was subpar but the one before that one was great. Happy to discover that this one is great! SUPERB even. I originally had this bottle earmarked for freezer duty but this one is too balanced and complex to mute these flavors in the freezer. Gotta let it go free. Our hobby is filled with good, bad, ugly, indifferent, so-so, meh, and many other classifications and descriptors. Your find falls into the not oft used “every once in a while“. Nice Kepler. Biba! Joe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fosmith Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Opened this last night and was impressed. Much better than I remember my last bottle of NAS being. But what really amazed me was that the pull tab came off without scattering wax fragments all over the kitchen. All that came off is what you see in the photo. Seems that Beam is really upping their game! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 10 hours ago, fosmith said: Opened this last night and was impressed. Much better than I remember my last bottle of NAS being. But what really amazed me was that the pull tab came off without scattering wax fragments all over the kitchen. All that came off is what you see in the photo. Seems that Beam is really upping their game! I opened a fresh KC120 yesterday and had to dig the wax open since the pull tab just broke completely off. I had to get down under it to find the tape, cut thru the tape to get an end and finally pull it open. I had about 5 times the amount of pieces you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fosmith Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 10 hours ago, Clueby said: I opened a fresh KC120 yesterday and had to dig the wax open since the pull tab just broke completely off. I had to get down under it to find the tape, cut thru the tape to get an end and finally pull it open. I had about 5 times the amount of pieces you have. I guess that's why they say "Your Mileage May Vary." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double C's Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 13 hours ago, Clueby said: I opened a fresh KC120 yesterday and had to dig the wax open since the pull tab just broke completely off. I had to get down under it to find the tape, cut thru the tape to get an end and finally pull it open. I had about 5 times the amount of pieces you have. I opened a fresh store pick KC120 yesterday as well and had no issues. The wax seemed more pliable than I remember, but this bottle has been in my bunker for about 2 years so its not a recent bottling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoilerinIL Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 8 hours ago, Double C's said: I opened a fresh store pick KC120 yesterday as well and had no issues. The wax seemed more pliable than I remember, but this bottle has been in my bunker for about 2 years so its not a recent bottling. Since we're discussing our wax experiences; I opened a KC SiB Rye yesterday and the tab was easy to pull and no wax mess. Usually I'm fighting those just to pull the tab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 My thing with opening KC is the cork is so tight. OGD can be that way too. Plus the top of the closure is smooth plastic, nearly no way to get a good grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 (edited) Sounds like you guys need to just stick to screw caps. Wouldn't want any of you to break a nail. Edited October 13, 2020 by 0895 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 (edited) -Still 80p -Still $15/bottle -Still looked down upon by bourbon douches chasing only LE’s and the next “big thing” -Still one of my favorites. Enjoying this beautiful fall day off work! Edited October 14, 2020 by 0895 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCwhammie Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 6 minutes ago, 0895 said: -Still looked down upon by bourbon douches chasing only LE’s and the next “big thing" sounds about right! Today at lunch I decided to buy some black walnut bitters so I can make one of the maple old fashioned @flahute was talking about the other day. I may use 4RYL in lieu of 4R SmB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 31 minutes ago, JCwhammie said: sounds about right! Today at lunch I decided to buy some black walnut bitters so I can make one of the maple old fashioned @flahute was talking about the other day. I may use 4RYL in lieu of 4R SmB. You are in for a treat my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgtspitter101 Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Opened a CEHT at the talbott inn today. Also had a couple good pours at the tavern. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvd99 Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 Thank you bunker! This gem is being opened because it’s Thursday.... 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 19 minutes ago, jvd99 said: Thank you bunker! This gem is being opened because it’s Thursday.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvd99 Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, fishnbowljoe said: That’s good you’ll have to bribe me to post in the show me your stash thread.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 1 minute ago, jvd99 said: That’s good you’ll have to bribe me to post in the show me your stash thread.... Some days, I just can’t win. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvd99 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 1 hour ago, jvd99 said: Now we're talking. You just gave me an idea for this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfoots Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 I’m liking it 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Kepler said: Now we're talking. You just gave me an idea for this weekend. Intrigued. Expect a full report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiltedchef Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 A bit of Batch 23 tonight. Can't seem to get current. Magnus just released 29-34 and 23 just hit my store. And of course a cigar to smoke with it 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Loblaw Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 (edited) Moved today. Very excited to re-build the bar now with infinite more space! Edited October 30, 2020 by Bob_Loblaw 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 On 10/27/2020 at 10:49 PM, flahute said: Intrigued. Expect a full report. Just a little game of eeny meeny miny moe with classic SAOS SiB. Been awhile since I had one of these opened. Getting ready to fix that. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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