HighTower Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Oscar,That 131.8 Stagg is one of the best bourbons I have had the pleasure of tasting. There's a bar here in Brisbane that has it, and for $55 a nip, I don't know if I will be having any more!!Nice work with that....is there more to be had?CheersScott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gothbat Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 My brother returned from Spain today with a bottle of Deva Absenta for me. I don't know much about absinthe brands but this seems to be a decent mid-range brand so I'm looking forward to trying it out. He was in Catalonia to meet his girlfriends parents and wanted to bring a gift since he was staying at their house so he brought some wine. I insisted he bring some of America's finest as well so my dad gave him a bottle of '07 WLW to bring over. He was going to take an '07 GTS but since you're technically not supposed to bring that on a plane we figured he better not chance it, why give some TSA guy a freebie? Anyway, her dad seemed to enjoy the WLW, said it was very flavorful but also very potent (I don't think he watered it down or anything). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee Dave Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 1.75L Old Weller Antique1 750ml Weller Special Reserveand I had to try some Tennessee Whisky-George Dickel 12:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarV Posted March 25, 2008 Author Share Posted March 25, 2008 1.75L Old Weller Antique1 750ml Weller Special Reserveand I had to try some Tennessee Whisky-George Dickel 12:cool:[QUOTE][/QUOTE]looks like a good day to me.:grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilidawg7 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 thanks to a generous SB.com friend, I had the pleasure of obtaining a bottle of 07 Stagg and 20 y/o Pappy Van Winkle. These are not readily available in my neck of the woods (Central Florida), so I was very happy. Enjoyed the Pappy greatly and will break into the Stagg with my buddy this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggilbertva Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 George T Stagg 131.8 proof Spring 2005 outside KY.I was lucky enough to be changing cd's and I could hear MR. UPS knock.Oh, I was taking out Kasey Chambers "The Captain" and putting in The Steeldrivers debut self titiled cd and I heard the knock.I feel very fortunate to get this. I came to the party a little late and I thought I'd never see a pre-Fall 2005 and now I have 5 of the 8 Stagg releases.I am sure this is going to be excellant, so far my favorites of what I have had is the 130.9 Spring 2005 KY only (don't own it, I tasted it at Tony's) and the 129.0 2004.With the 140.6 2006 being my least favorite, but hey, it was Stagg.Nicely done. I too have one each of the Spring and Fall 2005 releases. I have yet to open them....if you happen to open your bottle anytime soon, please post some notes. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spun_cookie Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Got the Willett 25yr tonight from BevMo... Going to do a 25yr comparison one of these nights.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sijan Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Rock Hill Farms - needed to replace an empty. Also got some Bruichladdich 10 yo and a bunch of older bottles of wine at half off (it may not have been stored in the best condition, and may be past its prime). So far, one bottle of Tuscan wine was quite good, and another Italian bottle was shot. Glad they were half off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarV Posted March 25, 2008 Author Share Posted March 25, 2008 Oscar,That 131.8 Stagg ....is there more to be had?CheersScottNot from the source I got it from Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blux Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Another bottle of G. T. Stagg. ($60) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesW Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I was fortunate enough to find two hard to find bottles. 1 Eagle Rare 17 '07 and 1 Thomas H. Handy '07. Haven't tried either....yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorCalBoozer Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I Love the Handy. Haven't tried the ER 17 '07 but i know where there are a couple that i will pick up.I did find a couple WT American Spirits.....very excited as I'm a big WT fan.I also picked up a Maker's Mark, 2 Laphroaig 15 yr, 1 Laphroaig Signatory 7 yr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I plan on buying Rittenhouse bib. I know it's not a bourbon, but I want to taste a rye so I can tell the difference between rye and wheat bourbons... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarV Posted March 25, 2008 Author Share Posted March 25, 2008 I plan on buying Rittenhouse bib. I know it's not a bourbon, but I want to taste a rye so I can tell the difference between rye and wheat bourbons...Get a bottle of Four Roses Single Barrel, it has the highest rye content of any bourbon. And a bottle of W L Weller Centennial, if you still find it or the Special Reserve and you'll be able to tell the difference between a wheater and a rye bourbon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarV Posted March 26, 2008 Author Share Posted March 26, 2008 2 bottles of Willaim Larue Weller 129.9 proof from the 2006 BTAC.I am so glad to get these, I passed on them when they were first released.I got the original 2005 release and have never opened it hearing about the bad reviews of it, so I passed on the 2006.Last fall I tried the 2007 and I love it and have heard that the 2006 was even better. So better late than never I have a couple from 2006. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barturtle Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Not bourbon, but close enough...Lot No.40 showed up in the Swamp! and at only $20, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman1099 Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Got the Willett 25yr tonight from BevMo... Going to do a 25yr comparison one of these nights....You need to post notes !!!!(and send me some !!!!):grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarV Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 George Dickel Cascade Hollow Distilled in Tennessee, shipped to Virginia, driven to Ohio and found it's way to Michigan via government couriers. Nice job all. Thanks Thomas! edit: Do we need to start a Spring/Summer 2008 thread for this subject? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorCalBoozer Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 What other 25 year old bourbon are you going to compare it too??? :cool: Got the Willett 25yr tonight from BevMo... Going to do a 25yr comparison one of these nights.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighTower Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 2 bottles of Willaim Larue Weller 129.9 proof from the 2006 BTAC.I am so glad to get these, I passed on them when they were first released.I got the original 2005 release and have never opened it hearing about the bad reviews of it, so I passed on the 2006.Last fall I tried the 2007 and I love it and have heard that the 2006 was even better. So better late than never I have a couple from 2006.You won't be disappointed, Oscar. You got some good juice there!Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felthove Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 2 Old Charter 10 years1 OGD 114 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadewood Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Over past couple of weeks:2 - BHC Weller Centenniels2 - BHC OC Prop Reserve2 - BHC George Dickell1 - Elmer T lee - Gold wax2 - SW Louisville Weller 7 TO in fancy bottle2 - 1.75l SW Louisville Weller 107 Antique2 - 1.75l Louisville OC 10YO - left 15 of this sitting on the shelf in just one store3 - ER 10YO 1011 - WTKS - pewter top - several of these around1 - EWSB from 19903 - WT RR 101The bunker is growing.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drunkenjayhawk Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Tonight I picked up 1 750ml of Weller 10 yo Centennial and 2 1.75L Old Weller Antique 107 . It was crazier yesterday with getting 1L Macafee's, 1 750 weller special reserve, buffalo trace, OGD 86proof, Old Forrester, and about 5 other bottles including Old Forrester b-day 2007. Some is for putting back to savior on some special occasion but most will be opened and drank after I drain others in my open drinking spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spun_cookie Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 What other 25 year old bourbon are you going to compare it too??? :cool:Pure Antique 25yrOld St Nick 25yrAmerican Cowboy 25yrRare Perfection 25yrBourbon Valley 24yrMartin Mills 24yr Hard to find, but their out there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spun_cookie Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 You need to post notes !!!!(and send me some !!!!):grin:You know it brother :icon_pidu:... and tonight I got a bottle of Hancock's Presidetent's Reserve SB. Good, but not sure it is worth $50.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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