StarSurfer55 Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 I pick this up a few days ago. It is advertised as a West Michigan distillery but it plainly states on the label that it was distilled in Indiana so it is MGP juice. I probably overpaid but I still like it overall. So yes, I fell for the marketing hype and probably should have passed on it. You can sign me up for the Bourbon Hall of Shame for this purpose. I almost started another thread on that specific topics so that we can post our "mistakes" or even those companies that fail to be transparent on their labels. I don't mind telling people when I have screwed up but then again, I get to drink my mistakes (usually). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FasterHorses Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 24 minutes ago, StarSurfer55 said: I pick this up a few days ago. It is advertised as a West Michigan distillery but it plainly states on the label that it was distilled in Indiana so it is MGP juice. I probably overpaid but I still like it overall. So yes, I fell for the marketing hype and probably should have passed on it. You can sign me up for the Bourbon Hall of Shame for this purpose. I almost started another thread on that specific topics so that we can post our "mistakes" or even those companies that fail to be transparent on their labels. I don't mind telling people when I have screwed up but then again, I get to drink my mistakes (usually). I believe its from the same bunch that produces jos magnus. Probably not too bad of a purchase. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 (edited) 48 minutes ago, StarSurfer55 said: I pick this up a few days ago. It is advertised as a West Michigan distillery but it plainly states on the label that it was distilled in Indiana so it is MGP juice. I probably overpaid but I still like it overall. So yes, I fell for the marketing hype and probably should have passed on it. You can sign me up for the Bourbon Hall of Shame for this purpose. I almost started another thread on that specific topics so that we can post our "mistakes" or even those companies that fail to be transparent on their labels. I don't mind telling people when I have screwed up but then again, I get to drink my mistakes (usually). 23 minutes ago, FasterHorses said: I believe its from the same bunch that produces jos magnus. Probably not too bad of a purchase. Yeah, it is bottled at Coppercraft in Holland which is where Joseph Mangus is bottled. It is a blend of 8 to 15 year old MGP mashbills. I tried it at the tasting room in Saugatuck back in August. I really enjoyed it. I believe the price was $99. I almost bought a bottle and should have. I didn't try any of the other Fox & Oden bourbons but did try several Coppercraft as part of a tasting flight. They were young and harsh. This one though was pretty good. It is probably on par with Remus and Joseph Mangus. I saw a local Kroger had a bottle of the 90 proof version for $129. An easy pass. I would have grabbed the 99 proof for the same price that I saw in Michigan. You don't belong in the Bourbon Hall of Shame for buying a bottle. Edited December 23, 2022 by mbroo5880i 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anwalt Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Route 70 Columbus to Indy is a skating rink. 3 hour drive is becoming 6. This is that one time we should have taken the news seriously. My Old Man is a little ahead of us and started even earlier from Youngstown. Tough old bugger, him. Looking forward to a Kentucky hug in a few hours! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FasterHorses Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Drive safely! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamMatt Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 2 hours ago, mbroo5880i said: Yeah, it is bottled at Coppercraft in Holland which is where Joseph Mangus is bottled. It is a blend of 8 to 15 year old MGP mashbills. I tried it at the tasting room in Saugatuck back in August. I really enjoyed it. I believe the price was $99. I almost bought a bottle and should have. I didn't try any of the other Fox & Oden bourbons but did try several Coppercraft as part of a tasting flight. They were young and harsh. This one though was pretty good. It is probably on par with Remus and Joseph Mangus. I saw a local Kroger had a bottle of the 90 proof version for $129. An easy pass. I would have grabbed the 99 proof for the same price that I saw in Michigan. You don't belong in the Bourbon Hall of Shame for buying a bottle. I was not wowed by the Coppercraft bottles I tried at a recent event with a Coppercraft booth, They didn't have F&O so I can't opine. Well I could, but I would sound like a jackass. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 (edited) 9 hours ago, GeeTen said: Had lunch yesterday at Smith & Wollensky's in Wellesley, MA. Sat at the bar and looked up at their bourbon selection, immediately saw a bottle of Blanton's and started to open my mouth to order when suddenly on the way tippi-top shelf I saw this surprise sitting next to bottles of ORVW10 & Lot B and ordered it instead (without asking the price): You can see me in the mirror taking the pic with my lunch date (a cute redhead who is not SWMBO!) Nice pour, too It was the 2022 GTS at 138.7 pf! And they let me hold it! $46 for the Stagg, $55 for the ORVW10 - if I didn't have to go to work that evening, I would still be at the bar - the cute redhead was buying!! The brunette in the bottle is pretty cute too. How awesome! Lovely company, great bourbon. The evening work thing not so much. As always, you, my friend, are living the good life. Edited December 23, 2022 by mbroo5880i 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 EW egg nog for Mrs. Skinsfan, Rebel 100 for yours truly. This is my first Rebel that isn't a store pick, so I'm looking really forward to trying it. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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G L Tirebiter Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Just poured the last of a Heavens Door Straight bourbon, after venturing outsde and re-setting our fallen Snow Man, who was no match for the day-long howling winds. Next up will probably be a Bookers...which batch is another question.... Be smart and stay warm out there.. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayouredd Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Christmas Eve-Eve after preparing for company all day, deserves the final pour of my favorite bottle last year... Be safe for the Holidays, Friends!!! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayouredd Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 10 hours ago, GeeTen said: Had lunch yesterday at Smith & Wollensky's in Wellesley, MA. Sat at the bar and looked up at their bourbon selection, immediately saw a bottle of Blanton's and started to open my mouth to order when suddenly on the way tippi-top shelf I saw this surprise sitting next to bottles of ORVW10 & Lot B and ordered it instead (without asking the price): You can see me in the mirror taking the pic with my lunch date (a cute redhead who is not SWMBO!) Nice pour, too It was the 2022 GTS at 138.7 pf! And they let me hold it! $46 for the Stagg, $55 for the ORVW10 - if I didn't have to go to work that evening, I would still be at the bar - the cute redhead was buying!! No wonder that you get all the chicks!!! I have no GTS for my fishing rod... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Calumet 14 year. Staying warm! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anwalt Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 Made it after a six-hour controlled slide. Brother in law had a Wathem's SiB waiting. <sigh> Contentment. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 43 minutes ago, bayouredd said: Christmas Eve-Eve after preparing for company all day, deserves the final pour of my favorite bottle last year... Be safe for the Holidays, Friends!!! It looks like Santa is trying to hide after emptying your bottle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 12 minutes ago, Anwalt said: Made it after a six-hour controlled slide. Brother in law had a Wathem's SiB waiting. <sigh> Contentment. Great to hear! Enjoy your family, warmth, and bourbon over the holidays. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 2 hours ago, Skinsfan1311 said: EW egg nog for Mrs. Skinsfan, Rebel 100 for yours truly. This is my first Rebel that isn't a store pick, so I'm looking really forward to trying it. Haha, cool moosehead glasses. Trying to make the buffalo jealous? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 15 minutes ago, mbroo5880i said: Haha, cool moosehead glasses. Trying to make the buffalo jealous? The buffalo is secure in our relationship..... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 Started off with a nice pour of KC9 to start the evening. Enjoyed the familiar Smith Brothers Lozenges cherry oaky profile. A nice pour on an extremely cold winter's evening. It never disappoints. Following up now with a nice pour of FRSiB 100 proof from warehouse GE while watching the Grinch Who Stole Christmas. This eastsider hasn't disappointed either. A softer less oaky entry on the palate but an exceptionally long spicy finish. Two totally different 100 proofers. Both equally enjoyable. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 KC12 in the glass.... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 3 minutes ago, Skinsfan1311 said: KC12 in the glass.... Now, all of these glass and the bourbon in them is just showing off! Just kidding. Looks like you are having an enjoyable evening. Why not? It is Christmas Eve-Eve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 6 minutes ago, mbroo5880i said: Now, all of these glass and the bourbon in them is just showing off! Just kidding. Looks like you are having an enjoyable evening. Why not? It is Christmas Eve-Eve. We have waaaaay to many glasses, and use 'em all 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 1 hour ago, mbroo5880i said: Now, all of these glass and the bourbon in them is just showing off! Just kidding. Looks like you are having an enjoyable evening. Why not? It is Christmas Eve-Eve. We have waaaaay to many glasses, and use 'em all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 McKenna 10 year for the nightcap... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double C's Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 Just got the kids in bed, now it's time for the wife and I to wrap their gifts. Figured this would help with that task. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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