Anwalt Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 (edited) 6 bottles of JDSBBP Rye at $70 each. 127 proof, so the "130+ Club" won't care for it. But the 2 bottles in the upper 120's I've tried were both very good, so I imagine this one shall be similar. Rolling the dice a little picking up 6 of a SiB that has varied for some (my present read is "less consistent than Blanton's, more consistent than HM10"). But I figure at $70 per I can trade it on acceptable terms if I do not care for this particular SiB. A friend in Houston got them. We'll be in Dallas at the same time in a few weeks, so easy logistics...which are never to be despised when one resides on Rum Island. Edited October 8, 2023 by Anwalt 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 A local pick of JDSBBP One of the few picks that I'll buy before I try. It's one of my favorite barrel-proofers out there and I'm confident that this one will be stellar. Priced a tad high, at $71.00, but it'll be worth it. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grady330 Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 19 hours ago, Anwalt said: Legit. Expensive. Though I recollect someone here getting a surprisingly good deal on non-allocated stuff there or on a similar site. RRSiB if I remember correctly. shipping prices suck, like all mail order, but thought the bottle prices were actually pretty good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwmac Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 My good luck continued to hold as I was able to get an OWA 107 single barrel pick on Saturday! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davesnothere Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Our ABC stores put the third batch of Booker's on the shelf this weekend. At $89 I really need to reconsider these. I have liked these over the last couple of years, but not loved them. Bakers and Knob Creek 9 seem to scratch my Beam itch lately. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grady330 Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 Picked up a magnum of WT101, Col EHT SmB, and a EC single barrel store pick ( I helped). Have EW 1783 x 2, Calumet 10, BT x2, OF 1920, David Nicholson 1843 x 2 coming on Friday. All from Caskers. Good prices compared to here in the Hamptons!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoFingers Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 Picked up a MM101. Haven't seen one in a while and I like this version of MM alot. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markandrex Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 I was out this morning getting gas for the car and mower on grabbed these. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 20 minutes ago, markandrex said: I was out this morning getting gas for the car and mower on grabbed these. Geez @markandrex, you’re starting to sound like @Harry in WashDC. Next thing ya’ know, you’ll be finding bottles you forgot you hid in your vehicle. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markandrex Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 While I was out this morning, I saw a RRSR CNF. At $300 it was going to be a pass. While out walking the dog, I ran into several of my bourbon neighbors doing the same and mentioned it to them. Since I have 2 cases of RRSB CNF, I just couldn’t justify the price. They made me an offer I could not refuse. The three of them offered $100/each if I would put up one of my bottles and host a SBS/billiard night. Our wives play bunko so, some night in Nov/Dec we are on! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 22 hours ago, Davesnothere said: Our ABC stores put the third batch of Booker's on the shelf this weekend. At $89 I really need to reconsider these. I have liked these over the last couple of years, but not loved them. Bakers and Knob Creek 9 seem to scratch my Beam itch lately. When they went North of $60.00, I quit buying.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markandrex Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 1 hour ago, fishnbowljoe said: Geez @markandrex, you’re starting to sound like @Harry in WashDC. Next thing ya’ know, you’ll be finding bottles you forgot you hid in your vehicle. No, my wife checks there! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davesnothere Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 14 hours ago, Skinsfan1311 said: When they went North of $60.00, I quit buying.... Yea, I think I'm finally there. Too many other great choices for half the price. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Davesnothere said: Yea, I think I'm finally there. Too many other great choices for half the price. Amen!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markandrex Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 I did some traveling/hunting with a bourbon friend today. We were hoping for more Fall colors but , not so much. we drove to Land-between-the-lakes area to check with a guy over there who always had some nice bottles a MSRP (or at least reasonable prices). Apparently something happened to him as the store is now vacant. Undeterred we cut down to Clarksville/Fort Campbell area then hit 40E back to Nashville. We stopped at about 10 stores. He wasn’t interested in these as they were pricey. I had a pour last year at my local bourbon & steak bar and promised myself that I would find some this year. i ended up with these. He had a truck full. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUfan99 Posted October 11, 2023 Author Share Posted October 11, 2023 1 hour ago, markandrex said: I did some traveling/hunting with a bourbon friend today. We were hoping for more Fall colors but , not so much. we drove to Land-between-the-lakes area to check with a guy over there who always had some nice bottles a MSRP (or at least reasonable prices). Apparently something happened to him as the store is now vacant. Undeterred we cut down to Clarksville/Fort Campbell area then hit 40E back to Nashville. We stopped at about 10 stores. He wasn’t interested in these as they were pricey. I had a pour last year at my local bourbon & steak bar and promised myself that I would find some this year. i ended up with these. He had a truck full. I’ve heard good things about this distillery but I hate their bottles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 3 hours ago, markandrex said: I did some traveling/hunting with a bourbon friend today. We were hoping for more Fall colors but , not so much. we drove to Land-between-the-lakes area to check with a guy over there who always had some nice bottles a MSRP (or at least reasonable prices). Apparently something happened to him as the store is now vacant. Undeterred we cut down to Clarksville/Fort Campbell area then hit 40E back to Nashville. We stopped at about 10 stores. He wasn’t interested in these as they were pricey. I had a pour last year at my local bourbon & steak bar and promised myself that I would find some this year. i ended up with these. He had a truck full. Looks like really nice fall colors to me! Cask Strength, Double Oaked makes them even more enjoyable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markandrex Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 1 hour ago, CUfan99 said: I’ve heard good things about this distillery but I hate their bottles. My son lives in the area. When we were down the last time he had a regular bourbon and a regular rye, both were very good. I tried to get in on a Sealbach’s select offering but both sold out in 30 seconds. The double barreled bourbon is on a whole different level. I would say it has to be in the top 10 bourbons I have ever had. The one owner I was talking to said there were about 3300 bottles released to 4 or 5 states. I was fortunate to be with a friend who was loading up his bar so I think his wallet was my entrance fee to the select level. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markandrex Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 8 minutes ago, mbroo5880i said: Looks like really nice fall colors to me! Cask Strength, Double Oaked makes them even more enjoyable. I believe it is 138.8 proof, slightly higher than last year. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 Yowsa! Sounds like a great by-the-outdoor-fire bourbon for the Fall and, hopefully, a mild winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 This just showed up! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 1 minute ago, Skinsfan1311 said: This just showed up! Is that a Commander's helmet? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 Not really bourbon, but close. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 1 minute ago, fishnbowljoe said: Not really bourbon, but close. It is really close to a lot of great bourbon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 1 hour ago, mbroo5880i said: Is that a Commander's helmet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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