markandrex Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 I have officially completed my house sitting tasks for the season. I received this from the last family . 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWIndy Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 15 year old MGP juice. I have one but have not opened it yet. Please let us know what you think if you decide to open it. Good to see that the neighbors know what “motivates’ you ;} 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquavite Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Well, believe it or not, I actually got out today to do some shopping. And I found/bought some things! The place I went to actually had ECBP A124 on the shelf! 119proof for roughly $77 and change. I picked one up. The clerk told me that "they just probably got it off the stock shelf." He indicated they haven't yet received any B524 or C924. So, I have a starting point. It's not B524, but I can still look for one and work with this. I also found a 1792 "Full Proof" (125proof) for like $44.00, and I restocked on my Bulleit Bourbon as well. So, should I start with the A124 or with the 1792 full proof? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCwhammie Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 43 minutes ago, aquavite said: Well, believe it or not, I actually got out today to do some shopping. And I found/bought some things! The place I went to actually had ECBP A124 on the shelf! 119proof for roughly $77 and change. I picked one up. The clerk told me that "they just probably got it off the stock shelf." He indicated they haven't yet received any B524 or C924. So, I have a starting point. It's not B524, but I can still look for one and work with this. I also found a 1792 "Full Proof" (125proof) for like $44.00, and I restocked on my Bulleit Bourbon as well. So, should I start with the A124 or with the 1792 full proof? Have someone pour an ounce of each in separate glasses, and tell them to not tell you which is which. That way you can compare them with no bias of previous knowledge. Those are both good (ECBP is my favorite that's pretty regularly available), but they have very different profiles. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT3NSB Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 (edited) I enjoy WW. Couldn’t pass on the 14yr.. Edited January 10 by JT3NSB 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cincybearcats Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 Just now, Cincybearcats said: Ordered these and in route Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquavite Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 (edited) 15 hours ago, JCwhammie said: Have someone pour an ounce of each in separate glasses, and tell them to not tell you which is which. That way you can compare them with no bias of previous knowledge. Those are both good (ECBP is my favorite that's pretty regularly available), but they have very different profiles. Well, unfortunately, I had no additional person, but I did my best. I took 1/2 shots of each and tried them both. Both are interesting and had decent burn. I find, though, that the A124 seems to have bit of a "bitter/tart" flavor to it (sort of like if you made tea with old/bad maple (or cigar) leaves or something). Might just be a specific barrel issue. I'll look for it with the next purchase (I"m still after a B524). The 1792 full proof was great! A bit stronger burn, but I could live with that. Overall, I'm definitely happy with both. Still, I will continue to pursue a B524 for comparison. BTW, A125 is already out. 118.2 proof, aged 10y 7mo. Edited January 10 by aquavite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuadDram Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 Spent the Holidays back home in TX. Came home with the bottles in the pic. The King Ranch has a slightly spicy lean with hints of vanilla while the mesquite filtering adds a different type of tang. Haven’t cracked the Scarlet Shade yet! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCwhammie Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 7 hours ago, aquavite said: Well, unfortunately, I had no additional person, but I did my best. I took 1/2 shots of each and tried them both. Both are interesting and had decent burn. I find, though, that the A124 seems to have bit of a "bitter/tart" flavor to it (sort of like if you made tea with old/bad maple (or cigar) leaves or something). Might just be a specific barrel issue. I'll look for it with the next purchase (I"m still after a B524). The 1792 full proof was great! A bit stronger burn, but I could live with that. Overall, I'm definitely happy with both. Still, I will continue to pursue a B524 for comparison. BTW, A125 is already out. 118.2 proof, aged 10y 7mo. That bitter/tartness you speak of is the oak influence in ECBP. 1792FP isnt aged as long, so it less oaky. I don't know exactly how long it's aged, I'm guessing 6-8 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebo Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 (edited) Not fancy or expensive..... but kind of hard to get... unless you own a bar. I asked the owner at a local bar and grill how he gets the one liter bottles of Buffalo Trace, because they are non existent out in the real world. He said they (ditributor) make him buy 12 bottles at a time. He asked if I wanted one, I said hell yes! He sold me one for $40.00. Edited January 10 by ebo 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquavite Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 4 hours ago, JCwhammie said: That bitter/tartness you speak of is the oak influence in ECBP. 1792FP isnt aged as long, so it less oaky. I don't know exactly how long it's aged, I'm guessing 6-8 years. Makes sense. Yes, the A124 is aged 10yr 9 mo. I'll look out for the oakiness next time I try it. Might even try the A124 compared to my Woodford Reserve Double Oaked and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 On 1/9/2025 at 1:41 PM, markandrex said: I have officially completed my house sitting tasks for the season. I received this from the last family . Nice! I have seen one on the shelves for about a month so I know what they cost. I believe it is probably well worth the cost but it is just outside of my budget. A very nice thank you gift! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 58 minutes ago, ebo said: Not fancy or expensive..... but kind of hard to get... unless you own a bar. I asked the owner at a local bar and grill how he gets the one liter bottles of Buffalo Trace, because they are non existent out in the real world. He said they (ditributor) make him buy 12 bottles at a time. He asked if I wanted one, I said hell yes! He sold me one for $40.00. It seems to come and go in Indy. I will see 750s and 1.75s on the shelves then it disappears for a while. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven s Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Treated myself with the first shop in a while. Got what I came for, a liter of 101 for $28 and a BT for $23, but couldn't resist a RR15 for $320 (prob should have bought the other one they had as well), and a CEHTBPR for $200. My first of each of these. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 3 hours ago, mbroo5880i said: It seems to come and go in Indy. I will see 750s and 1.75s on the shelves then it disappears for a while. Same here. A few places get some, then it disappears for a few weeks. Rinse, wash repeat. Our local Binny’s has been a bit “odd” lately. A few bottles show up, then nothing. Then they get cases of it. Again, rinse, wash repeat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 These arrived today at the recommendation of a friend of mine who raves about this whiskey. Even if he hadn't, the Mizunara cask finish is intriguing enough that I wanted to try it. My cheap-ass probably would've only bought one but, based on his recommendation, and there are two barrels, I got one of each. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 16 minutes ago, Skinsfan1311 said: These arrived today at the recommendation of a friend of mine who raves about this whiskey. Even if he hadn't, the Mizunara cask finish is intriguing enough that I wanted to try it. My cheap-ass probably would've only bought one but, based on his recommendation, and there are two barrels, I got one of each. Glad for your purchases @Skinsfan1311. That being said, if there are any further transgressions of this nature, your membership in “The Cheap Bastard Club” might have to be reevaluated. Happy New Year, and have a nice day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 (edited) 19 minutes ago, fishnbowljoe said: Glad for your purchases @Skinsfan1311. That being said, if there are any further transgressions of this nature, your membership in “The Cheap Bastard Club” might have to be reevaluated. Happy New Year, and have a nice day! Okay...just to protect my reputation for frugality, may it please the court and jury to offer exhibits A & B as proof-positive than I am, and always will be, a card-carrying member of "The Cheap Bastard Club"? I rest my case! Edited January 11 by Skinsfan1311 Can't spell! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 10 minutes ago, Skinsfan1311 said: Okay...just to protect my reputation for frugality, may it please the court and jury to offer exhibits A & B as proof-positive than I am, and always will be, a card-carrying member of "The Cheap Bastard Club"? I rest my case! Duly noted sir. Please carry on. If you get the urge to “fall off the wagon” again, please feel free to reach out for help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 29 minutes ago, fishnbowljoe said: Duly noted sir. Please carry on. If you get the urge to “fall off the wagon” again, please feel free to reach out for help. Thank you, Sir! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 1 hour ago, Skinsfan1311 said: Thank you, Sir! Thanks for playing @Skinsfan1311. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 1 hour ago, fishnbowljoe said: Thanks for playing @Skinsfan1311. I'm always up for playing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 On 1/9/2025 at 9:54 PM, JT3NSB said: I enjoy WW. Couldn’t pass on the 14yr.. Looks great! Nice photo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquavite Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Tonight, I tried another pair of half shots. In this case, one is A124 and the other is WR Double Oaked. Yes, it seems that these two are much better matched in re: flavor. The bitterness/tartness of A124 seems lessened tonight. I can still taste it but it is far less pronounced. Much better! I think next, I'll try 1/2 shots of the WRDO and 1792 full proof and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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