JakeySnakes Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 Purchased a MM101 for $29 on my way home from a run today. I'm 15min away from opening and drinking. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 4 hours ago, mbroo5880i said: Friend, we have so much more in common than our love of bourbon and cheap bastard ways. I met my wife 40 years ago and we will be celebrating our 36th anniversary later this year as well. We know what bourbon we like, the value of a dollar, and a good woman when we see one! Our version of Zen. Cheers! How cool is that? Cheers!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grady330 Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 This am, ECBP C922 , Woodford Double Oaked and a Calumet 10!! Wallet is empty!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Brought these two home yesterday. We got into the Bardstown pretty far last night. It's pretty good! The C&K...not so much. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 2 minutes ago, Clueby said: Brought these two home yesterday. We got into the Bardstown pretty far last night. It's pretty good! The C&K...not so much. When you say "we got into the Bardstown pretty far last night," does that mean we will be seeing a post in the empty bottle forum soon? Not that a 24-hour bottle emptying is bad. But, give it a few days before posting so we won't think the worst. Well, actually, the worst would be the bottle breaking. Oddly the C&K bottle looks less full in this picture. Obviously, this has changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 1 hour ago, mbroo5880i said: When you say "we got into the Bardstown pretty far last night," does that mean we will be seeing a post in the empty bottle forum soon? Not that a 24-hour bottle emptying is bad. But, give it a few days before posting so we won't think the worst. Well, actually, the worst would be the bottle breaking. Oddly the C&K bottle looks less full in this picture. Obviously, this has changed. I took it to a friend's "bourbon night" but Mrs. Clueby made me open it before I left so she could try it. And then made me pour her another because she indeed did like it. it's not a bottle kill but there is probably a good 1/3 of it gone. The C&K isn't much lower than the pic now. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 9 hours ago, Clueby said: Brought these two home yesterday. We got into the Bardstown pretty far last night. It's pretty good! The C&K...not so much. They're doing great things at BBC. If you ever make it to Kentucky, the distillery is worth a visit. Not sure about the tour, as we didn't take one, but the restaurant is off the charts. The fried chicken is insanely good. We toured C&K, not too long before they started releasing whiskey and the distillery is really cool. The old buildings and grounds are amazing and it was a very interesting, educational and informative tour. The place is steeped in history. I'm pulling for them to make good whiskey but, sadly, this doesn't seem to be the case. Hopefully it'll get better with age. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughewil Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 my bourbon trail haul 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomLamb Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 On 3/25/2023 at 10:23 PM, Clueby said: Brought these two home yesterday. We got into the Bardstown pretty far last night. It's pretty good! The C&K...not so much. When we went to the distillery last year their bourbon was pretty nice. Sad that it hasn't kept pace. I know some people either love it or hate it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obree Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 6 hours ago, hughewil said: my bourbon trail haul Wow! Amazing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 On 3/26/2023 at 8:21 AM, Skinsfan1311 said: They're doing great things at BBC. If you ever make it to Kentucky, the distillery is worth a visit. Not sure about the tour, as we didn't take one, but the restaurant is off the charts. The fried chicken is insanely good. We toured C&K, not too long before they started releasing whiskey and the distillery is really cool. The old buildings and grounds are amazing and it was a very interesting, educational and informative tour. The place is steeped in history. I'm pulling for them to make good whiskey but, sadly, this doesn't seem to be the case. Hopefully it'll get better with age. When C&K released a couple of bottles last year, one of the higher end stores I visit had a few cases of each wheated bourbon and rye? The price wasn't great but it wasn't offensive. However, the reviews were not favorable. Normally, this store has an open bottle of everything they sale. When I asked if they had a sample, they told me that it was in such demand that the distributor couldn't sacrifice a bottle for samples. From one cheap bastard to another, I told them "well, than I don't think I will sacrifice my money on it." Sometimes it doesn't take much effort to transition from "cheap bastard" mode to "smart ass" mode. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 (edited) 11 hours ago, hughewil said: my bourbon trail haul WTF? It is almost like Aaron Rodgers signed with the Browns. Edited March 28, 2023 by mbroo5880i 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 1 hour ago, mbroo5880i said: When C&K released a couple of bottles last year, one of the higher end stores I visit had a few cases of each wheated bourbon and rye? The price wasn't great but it wasn't offensive. However, the reviews were not favorable. Normally, this store has an open bottle of everything they sale. When I asked if they had a sample, they told me that it was in such demand that the distributor couldn't sacrifice a bottle for samples. From one cheap bastard to another, I told them "well, than I don't think I will sacrifice my money on it." Sometimes it doesn't take much effort to transition from "cheap bastard" mode to "smart ass" mode. Well played! I hate it when they try to play me for a fool. I can't believe that they had the audacity to say that with a straight face. I'm almost embarrassed for them. You're correct...that transition takes no effort at all. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry in WashDC Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 So much for (1) working down the bunker and (2) finishing bottles on the dining room floor before buying more , a NON-self-imposed moratorium. Got a blast email last Saturday from a store I visit a lot saying they had a 4R PS but gave no details. Because their three pickers have NEVER disappointed my palate even with various MM picks, I decided to get a PS if they still had it today. They did. OBSK, 9 yrs, 8 mos., 53.4% with a note saying "35% rye mashbill/light spice". They also had VOB 100 750s @ $17 per. It's not usually available here, and I love it so got four. Felt like a pig taking four, but I did leave two on the shelf. Impulse buy was a Wild Trail 5 yr @ 53+%. Again, it was a store pick, and I've liked every WTrail bourbon I've had. I passed on a BUNCH of reasonably priced bourbons even though I haven't seen them in awhile. Baker's was several deep, for example, and passing it by was tough. The full OF prohibition era selection also was well-stocked and reasonably priced. BUT, I'm running out of places to stash the bottles that are "disappearing" from the dining room floor. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bourbon Scout Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 On 3/27/2023 at 8:53 AM, hughewil said: my bourbon trail haul Well, damn! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anwalt Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 On 3/27/2023 at 9:52 PM, Skinsfan1311 said: You're correct...that transition takes no effort at all. Oh Good Lord. Now they are egging one another on. SMH. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obree Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 On 3/25/2023 at 12:43 AM, JakeySnakes said: Purchased a MM101 for $29 on my way home from a run today. I'm 15min away from opening and drinking. That is dirt cheap! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoFingers Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 14 hours ago, Harry in WashDC said: So much for (1) working down the bunker and (2) finishing bottles on the dining room floor before buying more , a NON-self-imposed moratorium. Got a blast email last Saturday from a store I visit a lot saying they had a 4R PS but gave no details. Because their three pickers have NEVER disappointed my palate even with various MM picks, I decided to get a PS if they still had it today. They did. OBSK, 9 yrs, 8 mos., 53.4% with a note saying "35% rye mashbill/light spice". They also had VOB 100 750s @ $17 per. It's not usually available here, and I love it so got four. Felt like a pig taking four, but I did leave two on the shelf. Impulse buy was a Wild Trail 5 yr @ 53+%. Again, it was a store pick, and I've liked every WTrail bourbon I've had. I passed on a BUNCH of reasonably priced bourbons even though I haven't seen them in awhile. Baker's was several deep, for example, and passing it by was tough. The full OF prohibition era selection also was well-stocked and reasonably priced. BUT, I'm running out of places to stash the bottles that are "disappearing" from the dining room floor. I think I got the same blast email and was tempted but my bunker (albeit limited) is filling up. I haven't turned to alternate hiding places - yet. Funny though, I recently picked up some VOB 100 while recently passing through KY. I like that one and keep my eyes open in this area for it, which is usually a rare find. You left some on the shelf, so no need to feel bad on that account. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry in WashDC Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 What a week. First, that VOB 100 purchase on Tuesday. Then, yesterday, we went grocery shopping at a local store that also has a huge beer and wine section and JUST opened a distilled spirits department to compete with the new Wegmans down the street. The spirits selection is hit or miss (mostly miss as they are still figuring out what to stock). Sitting by itself was one handle of basic BT priced @ $50. OF COURSE I put it in my cart. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 On 3/28/2023 at 6:47 PM, Harry in WashDC said: So much for (1) working down the bunker and (2) finishing bottles on the dining room floor before buying more , a NON-self-imposed moratorium. Got a blast email last Saturday from a store I visit a lot saying they had a 4R PS but gave no details. Because their three pickers have NEVER disappointed my palate even with various MM picks, I decided to get a PS if they still had it today. They did. OBSK, 9 yrs, 8 mos., 53.4% with a note saying "35% rye mashbill/light spice". They also had VOB 100 750s @ $17 per. It's not usually available here, and I love it so got four. Felt like a pig taking four, but I did leave two on the shelf. Impulse buy was a Wild Trail 5 yr @ 53+%. Again, it was a store pick, and I've liked every WTrail bourbon I've had. I passed on a BUNCH of reasonably priced bourbons even though I haven't seen them in awhile. Baker's was several deep, for example, and passing it by was tough. The full OF prohibition era selection also was well-stocked and reasonably priced. BUT, I'm running out of places to stash the bottles that are "disappearing" from the dining room floor. Harry, Harry, Harry...you are so weak, yet so so strong. If you ever need a hiding place for your whiskey, several of us are here to help you. Just give us a heads up and we can add your newly purchased bottles to our bunker. If friends can't help, then why have friends? My bunker can easily accommodate anything you need to hide. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 On 3/29/2023 at 9:39 AM, TwoFingers said: I think I got the same blast email and was tempted but my bunker (albeit limited) is filling up. I haven't turned to alternate hiding places - yet. Funny though, I recently picked up some VOB 100 while recently passing through KY. I like that one and keep my eyes open in this area for it, which is usually a rare find. You left some on the shelf, so no need to feel bad on that account. Two, Two, Two... the same offer to Harry applies to you! Send us what you need to hide or store. We will accept all bottles until we can accept no more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 (edited) On 3/29/2023 at 7:11 AM, Anwalt said: Oh Good Lord. Now they are egging one another on. SMH. C'mon man. You know how to play the game. Don't pretend. Don't make us contact your MIL for an intervention. Edited March 31, 2023 by mbroo5880i 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edd Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Just picked this one up, curious to try. Any input for those that have would be appreciated 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fosmith Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 On 3/28/2023 at 3:47 PM, Harry in WashDC said: BUT, I'm running out of places to stash the bottles that are "disappearing" from the dining room floor. Harry needs to sit at the feet of the master... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anwalt Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 15 hours ago, mbroo5880i said: Don't make us contact your MIL for an intervention. Damn. Straight for the jugular, this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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