fishnbowljoe Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 7 hours ago, Special Reserve said: Last week at a local store I was surprised to see OWA and WSR, I wasn't surprised at the price, $49.99 and $89.99. I thought they could stay on the shelf. I’d have passed too Will. The last WSR I saw was $29.99. That one I bought. The last OWA I saw was last fall. It was $99.99. That one I didn’t buy. Biba! Joe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Reserve Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 8 hours ago, PaulO said: Go get yourself some Maker's Mark and forget about it. Exactly. MM Cask Strength is a pretty good substitute and a lot less expensive. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Reserve Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 7 hours ago, fishnbowljoe said: I’d have passed too Will. The last WSR I saw was $29.99. That one I bought. The last OWA I saw was last fall. It was $99.99. That one I didn’t buy. Biba! Joe The prior WSR I found was at the state minimum price of $24.99, limit was one. That was at least a year ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomLamb Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 9 hours ago, PaulO said: Go get yourself some Maker's Mark and forget about it. Words of experience... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz June Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 I'm surprised the advice from this crowd wasn't to get the Maker's Mark 101. But yeah, Maker's Mark is better than WSR to me. Without having had the MM 101 (it's on my list to try), I like OWA better than the standard MM products though. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Reserve Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 The only thing I didn't like about MMCS is messing around with the red wax. Yes, I know it's their trademark but I can live without it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 2 hours ago, Special Reserve said: The only thing I didn't like about MMCS is messing around with the red wax. Yes, I know it's their trademark but I can live without it. Have you had MM101 yet? Knowing that you are a wheater guy I think you would like it. The wax is worth it for this one. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Reserve Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 4 minutes ago, flahute said: Have you had MM101 yet? Knowing that you are a wheater guy I think you would like it. The wax is worth it for this one. I haven't but it's certainly something that I would try. I haven't bought much bourbon in the past year. The wax is only a problem once, actually I'd sooner have that problem than a broken cork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markandrex Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Stopped by one store today with a locked case full of WSR and OWA. When I asked how much, the clerk said she had to call the owner for pricing on those. I told her not to bother, it would likely be more than I would pay if they weren’t even in the inventory system and I wasn’t prepared to give up a kidney. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Odd saw this decanter today at a non liquor shop. From a quick google search looks like it’s 12 year Ezra Brooks. Cork, while damaged still looks to be there. I might need to make the guy an offer if it appears there’s anything in there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 2 hours ago, HoustonNit said: Odd saw this decanter today at a non liquor shop. From a quick google search looks like it’s 12 year Ezra Brooks. Cork, while damaged still looks to be there. I might need to make the guy an offer if it appears there’s anything in there. I got a sealed one of those in the last year. The whiskey smelled good, but was badly oxidized and somewhat cloudy. I wouldn’t put forth a significant investment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemosabe Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 I passed on all of these after skiing and settled for a beer. Bourbon & skiing don't mix for me. But I was surprised at the selection they could offer for a bar on a ski slope. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 On 1/25/2022 at 1:03 PM, Special Reserve said: The wax is only a problem once, actually I'd sooner have that problem than a broken cork. Indeed sir. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven s Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 1 hour ago, kemosabe said: I passed on all of these after skiing and settled for a beer. Bourbon & skiing don't mix for me. But I was surprised at the selection they could offer for a bar on a ski slope. aspen highlands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemosabe Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 23 minutes ago, steven s said: aspen highlands? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Loblaw Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 On 1/25/2022 at 12:55 PM, Special Reserve said: The only thing I didn't like about MMCS is messing around with the red wax. Yes, I know it's their trademark but I can live without it. The MM red wax is the gold standard of current wax tops. If you find it difficult to open then you really need to stay away from the KC and Michters wax tops. . . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Reserve Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Bob_Loblaw said: The MM red wax is the gold standard of current wax tops. If you find it difficult to open then you really need to stay away from the KC and Michters wax tops. . . Not hard, just a nuisance, and yes Knob can be a pain in the ass to open. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 11 hours ago, kemosabe said: I passed on all of these after skiing and settled for a beer. Bourbon & skiing don't mix for me. But I was surprised at the selection they could offer for a bar on a ski slope. That IS a nice selection! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 15 hours ago, 0895 said: I got a sealed one of those in the last year. The whiskey smelled good, but was badly oxidized and somewhat cloudy. I wouldn’t put forth a significant investment. Sounds like a pass, thanks for the response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Nothing says Irish and Saint Patrick’s day like Kentucky Owl LE bourbon… 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz June Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 37 minutes ago, 0895 said: Nothing says Irish and Saint Patrick’s day like Kentucky Owl LE bourbon… The imaginary pot of gold at the end of the rainbow if a fairly apt metaphor for such a release. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhettro Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 1 hour ago, 0895 said: Nothing says Irish and Saint Patrick’s day like Kentucky Owl LE bourbon… Would I be correct in assuming this is just their Confiscated in a fancy outfit? The price says maybe…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 10 hours ago, Rhettro said: Would I be correct in assuming this is just their Confiscated in a fancy outfit? The price says maybe…. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeySnakes Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 Passed on ECBP C921. The little shop near me that has been carrying it for $54.99 (I've bought most batches the past couple years there) finally raised it's price to $66.99. The increase caused me to baulk, although I suppose that price is just catching up to the times and current retail. Will probably grudgingly go back and get one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayouredd Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 Went to a museum disguised as a liquor store. They had almost every 'chase' bottle of modern times you can think of. Had a nice conversation with the lady as she explained the owner's philosophy. Glad I didn't meet him as I have met enough a@@holes in my time... What did I pass on? Here are the highlights: JM Cigar Blend - $299 (the only one that tempted me) Pappy 15 - $3500 Blanton's/OWA/WSR - $239 ER - $199 OE7 - $99 Remus V - $129 (maybe the most reasonable bottle) P.S. Fasterhorses - It's on the Beach incase you were wondering 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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