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Postby shafnutz05 » Sat Jun 19, 2021 8:26 am

The excellent small plates restaurant we went to yesterday offered a rare whiskey flight.
Rare Bourbon Flight (3 whiskeys) 150
These bourbons are available only in this flight.

Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 15 yr
Amber-orange, candy corn, rootbeer, blood orange, dark chocolate

William Larue Weller Buffalo Trace Antique Collection
Reddish-amber, toasted vanilla, caramel, pecan, oak, cherry

Parker’s Heritage Collection Orange Curaçao Barrel Finish
Copper, vanilla, caramel, orange soda, marmalade, seasoned oak
Thought about it, but wasn't prepared to spend $150 on a bourbon flight at 2 in the afternoon.

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Postby Dickie Dunn » Sat Jun 19, 2021 8:36 am

So you’re telling me that if I can experiment and blend up the proper ratios of amber-orange coloring, candy corn, root beer, blood orange, dark chocolate, and vodka I can effectively recreate Pappy?

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Postby blackjack68 » Sun Jun 20, 2021 7:37 pm

Never heard of Jameson Distiller’s Safe, but now I have to go find a bottle.
Got the bottle and will be cracking it tomorrow.
Very smooth relative to Jameson original. Will buy again.

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Postby Shyster » Sun Jun 20, 2021 9:26 pm

So you’re telling me that if I can experiment and blend up the proper ratios of amber-orange coloring, candy corn, root beer, blood orange, dark chocolate, and vodka I can effectively recreate Pappy?

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Postby Shyster » Mon Jun 21, 2021 10:46 pm

Bought some more whiskeys: Balcones Baby Blue Blue Corn Whiskey, Bernheim Straight Wheat Whiskey, and Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon.

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Postby mac5155 » Fri Jun 25, 2021 11:16 pm

A friend of mine who likes bourbon did some work for me and I'd like to buy him a bottle. 75 to 100 bucks. Any recommendations what you'd like to receive?

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Postby Dickie Dunn » Fri Jun 25, 2021 11:23 pm

Two bottles of Four Roses.

Do you happen to know what he likes? Basil Hayden’s, Woodford, Blanton’s, and Jefferson’s Reserve are all favorites in that range.

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Postby MWB » Fri Jun 25, 2021 11:38 pm

Bourbon is tough because availability and price can vary so much depending on area. At that price point, something that’s got a year on it. Some ideas:
Booker’s 7
McKenna 10
Bulleit Barrel Strength
Heaven Hill 7

You could also do something like Whistlepig, but that may be over 100. Jefferson’s Ocean is also an option, but think that’s more of a novelty and I wouldn’t pay what it costs.

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Postby MWB » Fri Jun 25, 2021 11:40 pm

Two bottles of Four Roses.

Do you happen to know what he likes? Basil Hayden’s, Woodford, Blanton’s, and Jefferson’s Reserve are all favorites in that range.
:thumb: To Four Roses. Especially single barrel. Is Blantons easy to get there? Very hard down here.

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Postby Dickie Dunn » Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:03 am

Only county in the state with a liquor store currently has Blanton’s is Philadelphia.

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Postby genoscoif » Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:15 am

Had some Espolon tequila this evening with grapefruit juice and a lime...and lots of ice. Really good summer drink, as long as you like grapefruit.

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Postby shafnutz05 » Sat Jun 26, 2021 7:16 am

Stopped down to Victory last night for dinner. First time we had been there since before Covid, and I had forgotten about the collab with Southern Tier.

Has anyone tried any of these?

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Postby eddy » Sat Jun 26, 2021 7:47 am

Yes and I didn't think they were good. ST can still make a decent beer here and there, but they went downhill after they got rid of OAT, Choklat, and Mocha. Their cocktails at the distillery were pretty good though

Picked up a bottle of Michters US1 and Old Forester straight Rye.

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Postby shafnutz05 » Sat Jun 26, 2021 7:48 am

Yes and I didn't think they were good. ST can still make a decent beer here and there, but they went downhill after they got rid of OAT, Choklat, and Mocha.

Picked up a bottle of Michters US1 and Old Forester straight Rye.
That's what I was afraid of. Feels like they are going for the diversification over quality route. Hate that they are both owned by a big conglomerate now.

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Postby LeopardLetang » Sat Jun 26, 2021 10:00 am

I second McKenna 10. But as a gift I'd most prefer one of the Aged at Sea Jeffersons. It has penache. And it's something I rarely convince myself to buy but I do find it excellent so it's a treat.

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Postby mac5155 » Sat Jun 26, 2021 11:31 am

Thanks everyone. Got a four roses small batch and a Jefferson. Came in right around $80 so we're golden. Preciate yinz

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Postby PFiDC » Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:48 pm

https://www.mclaughlindistillery.com/

Highly recommend Devil's Juice. Smells and tastes like a campfire. I know that doesn't sound appetizing but it really is delicious. Sip it. Don't shoot it. You've been warned.

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Postby Sam's Drunk Dog » Sat Jun 26, 2021 2:42 pm

Yea. That stuff is pretty good if you like smoky liquor. I can only drink it in small doses because it becomes overwhelming otherwise.

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Postby Sam's Drunk Dog » Sat Jun 26, 2021 2:43 pm

My wife got me a bottle of Jefferson's Aged at Sea as a gift. It was pretty good, but I don't think I'd buy it for myself.

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Postby LITT » Sat Jun 26, 2021 6:17 pm

Jefferson’s aged at sea is too good people think it’s not good. Just this gentleman’s opinion

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Postby Shyster » Sat Jun 26, 2021 6:30 pm

The Woodford Reserve Double Oaked is excellent. Tons of caramel and vanilla. Definitely on the sweeter side of bourbons, but honestly from my memories this is one of the closest bourbons to Pappy Van Winkle 15 that I've had recently.

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Postby Dickie Dunn » Sat Jun 26, 2021 7:04 pm

Love the Woodford Double Oaked.

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Postby Gaucho » Sun Jun 27, 2021 11:05 am

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Postby LeopardLetang » Sun Jun 27, 2021 2:24 pm

Jefferson’s aged at sea is too good people think it’s not good. Just this gentleman’s opinion
what's the opinion? i can't figure out what you meant for certain

Double Oaked is great. It's been too long. I always go for something new but should remedy that. And Jefferson's very old/very rare is great also.

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Postby Ad@m » Thu Jul 01, 2021 11:07 pm

I’m sure it tastes like crap, but I’ve yet to find it.


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