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On 2/1/2025 at 9:24 PM, Kepler said:

I skipped the oesk bottle because 

 

 

 

 

That might've been a mistake... :P

 

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22 hours ago, 0895 said:

 

That might've been a mistake... :P

 

 

I know, right?  It's definitely not in character for me, for sure.  But I'm trying to show restraint here.  You're not helping!  🙃

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A friend of mine came by today with these.  He said they were from his boss (DC politician) that had come with him to the billiard party.  
I told him that the bourbon was only for game bets but he said his boss wanted to make certain he was included in any future guest list.  Good enough.

Supposedly a blend of Indiana (MGP), KY (unspecified) and their own wheated pot still distillate   The Black Hills lore is complete BS.  A Preservation Distillery product from Bardstown.

 

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1 hour ago, markandrex said:

A friend of mine came by today with these.  He said they were from his boss (DC politician) that had come with him to the billiard party.  
I told him that the bourbon was only for game bets but he said his boss wanted to make certain he was included in any future guest list.  Good enough.

Supposedly a blend of Indiana (MGP), KY (unspecified) and their own wheated pot still distillate   The Black Hills lore is complete BS.  A Preservation Distillery product from Bardstown.

 

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I have a bottle of this that I bought, out of curiosity, last year from K&L for $80.  Supposedly about half of msrp.  Haven't opened it yet but I think I will tonight.  Thanks for the reminder...

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On 1/26/2025 at 8:55 AM, markandrex said:

Round 2.

 

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I have the Smokeye Hill at this proof. It is delicious. Stagg Jr. Adjacent. Hope you enjoy!

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On 2/1/2025 at 7:24 PM, Kepler said:

These showed up around me recently so I grabbed these two today.  I skipped the oesk bottle because I have so many of that recipe already at barrel proof.

 

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I recently purchased an OESO bottle and it is going quickly. Will have to restock soon. So good. Cheers!

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On 2/1/2025 at 9:24 PM, Kepler said:

These showed up around me recently so I grabbed these two today.  I skipped the oesk bottle because I have so many of that recipe already at barrel proof.

 

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I think these were excellent for the money. I got the OESO too, it seemed to disappear the fastest by me. 

These releases were like Keyser Soze ("And like that....he was gone!")

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4 minutes ago, yobber76 said:

I think these were excellent for the money. I got the OESO too, it seemed to disappear the fastest by me. 

These releases were like Keyser Soze ("And like that....he was gone!")

I meant I got the OESK Too

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13 hours ago, WhiskeyMaier7 said:

I have the Smokeye Hill at this proof. It is delicious. Stagg Jr. Adjacent. Hope you enjoy!

 

I appreciate the feedback on that one. I got one in spite of Mr. Fred reallllllly pushing it. Curious to try it once it makes its way down here to PR.

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4 hours ago, Anwalt said:

 

I appreciate the feedback on that one. I got one in spite of Mr. Fred reallllllly pushing it. Curious to try it once it makes its way down here to PR.

The Fred hype train is real! 🤣 Luckily I've been seeing more of it on the shelf. I think it is quality value if you enjoy Stagg Jr, but don't want to pay $200 resale. 

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I guess we are doing finished bourbons in February!

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Don't have a photo but I picked up a Bardstown Discovery #10 last week for $100.  In my area, all I ever see is #8 and #9.  Saw a #10 in the wild exactly once (museum store).  Never seen an 11 or 12.  

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On 2/5/2025 at 12:40 PM, WhiskeyMaier7 said:

The Fred hype train is real! 🤣 Luckily I've been seeing more of it on the shelf. I think it is quality value if you enjoy Stagg Jr, but don't want to pay $200 resale. 

McKenna 10yr is only now starting to recover from the Fred hype train. It's 7-8 years I think since that started?

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22 minutes ago, flahute said:

McKenna 10yr is only now starting to recover from the Fred hype train. It's 7-8 years I think since that started?

Spotted some at Sam’s Club last month.

 

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3 hours ago, fishnbowljoe said:

Spotted some at Sam’s Club last month.

 

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I like it at that price point! When I see it at $70-$80 it’s a pass for me. 

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3 hours ago, fishnbowljoe said:

Spotted some at Sam’s Club last month.

 

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Nope!

I'd reach for that KC😁

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10 hours ago, flahute said:

McKenna 10yr is only now starting to recover from the Fred hype train. It's 7-8 years I think since that started?

It never stopped being 10 years old. It just got more scarce and more expensive. 

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5 hours ago, Clueby said:

It never stopped being 10 years old. It just got more scarce and more expensive. 

I meant it’s been 7-8 years since the scarcity started. 

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6 hours ago, Clueby said:

It never stopped being 10 years old. It just got more scarce and more expensive. 

More expensive for sure. At least $60 every time I see it. However, I get to MI frequently to  visit family and they are flush with it. I see it every where.

 

Prost!!  Phil 

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5 hours ago, flahute said:

I meant it’s been 7-8 years since the scarcity started. 

Ohhhh.  I think it was 2018 or 19.

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On 1/29/2025 at 1:55 PM, markandrex said:

I went out for a doctor’s appointment and I stopped across the street at and found these.  Limit one on the WT and the old label Bowman was on the back of the shelf hiding.

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Doctor's Office: "what pharmacy do you use?"

Me: "the liquor store across the street."

 

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On 1/29/2025 at 2:33 PM, fishnbowljoe said:

You have a pretty good neighbor. 😁

 

Knowing his whiskey collection, his neighbors feel the same way. 😜

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On 1/26/2025 at 4:18 PM, Clueby said:

I remember those from my aunt and uncle's basement during the family Christmas gatherings in the 70s sometime (?). My great great aunt would drink that while playing poker and smoking a cigar.

 

It seems like most of the drinking by adults in my family in the seventies involved Cutty Sark, Seagrams, and Canadian Club.  I don't recall seeing straight whiskey.  As a teen, I always explored their bars.  😀

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On 2/4/2025 at 3:44 PM, markandrex said:

A friend of mine came by today with these.  He said they were from his boss (DC politician) that had come with him to the billiard party.  
I told him that the bourbon was only for game bets but he said his boss wanted to make certain he was included in any future guest list.  Good enough.

Supposedly a blend of Indiana (MGP), KY (unspecified) and their own wheated pot still distillate   The Black Hills lore is complete BS.  A Preservation Distillery product from Bardstown.

 

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Those bottles look to be sealed in white chocolate.

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On 2/4/2025 at 4:58 PM, fosmith said:

I have a bottle of this that I bought, out of curiosity, last year from K&L for $80.  Supposedly about half of msrp.  Haven't opened it yet but I think I will tonight.  Thanks for the reminder...

 

DC politician from KY.  Mitch and Elaine came over.  Quite impressive and cool.  😉

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