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In reply to FDT 1999 • 10:03p, 11/6/20
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FDT 1999 said:
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jh0400 said:
I'd probably spend $400 on a THH if I saw one sitting on the shelf for that much.


Think I would too.


Maybe I'm a cheap ass then. The Thomas Handy may have been competitive, but I just can't get over dropping $200-250 on a bottle of any of these. Maybe Pappy I'd go over that, but when they said $1,500 for the Sazerac 18, I just laughed and grabbed the usual.

I actually thought about the $200 Blanton's for a second but even then I feel like I'm getting screwed.

Like I said, maybe I'm just cheap.


$200 for blantons vs $400 for THH is easy in favor of THH for me. At this point I probably wouldn't pull the trigger but I would have a hard time not grabbing the handy. It's so damn good
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2:42p, 11/7/20
Mixed up equal parts 10 and 20 to make a 1915, and really loved it! I've seen Jacki Zykan (Old Forester Master Taster) discuss this blend and was curious to try it. 10/10
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8:27p, 11/7/20
Great pour for the Ag USCe game this evening... I can confirm tonight that ecbp c919 is delicious. Not quite as good as release 11 139.4. But maybe after it's been opened a while... could change my tune.
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9:54p, 11/7/20
Another way of saying this: I like Blantons. Not worthy of overpaying for. Period.

I also really like THH. It's fantastic. Overpay? Yes. $400? Man that's tough. I'd still say Michters Barrel Proof Rye is the better value on secondary and the only other Rye I'd put in the same quality ballpark as THH outside of Bookers Rye or VW. But those last two while excellent are insanely priced on secondary. So those aren't really "comps".
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10:09p, 11/7/20
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Had an OF birthday bourbon at Peggys on the Green today. Good stuff , checked it off the list. Would not pay 1k for a bottle.

They also had a little bit of EHT barrel proof
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In reply to lazuras_dc • 10:41p, 11/7/20
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Had an OF birthday bourbon at Peggys on the Green today. Good stuff , checked it off the list. Would not pay 1k for a bottle.

They also had a little bit of EHT barrel proof


This is how you do it Ags. Don't pay ridiculous secondary prices unless and until you know you realllllly like it. But take advantage of buying an expensive pour every now and again when you have the opportunity and if you can afford it. Just be advised that you will frequently be disappointed compared to the hype. And only occasionally discover something that really hits your palate just right.
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5:57a, 11/8/20
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Gents,
I have been living overseas for the past 4.5 years and will be venturing back to TX this Christmas. Can someone give me a rough idea on prices and availability for bourbon these days? One of my go-to back in the day was Eagle Rare 10yr....can I still easily walk into Specs any buy a bottle these days? Price?

I am overseas in SE Asia and I was thinking about picking up a couple of US bottles of various bourbons to bring home but I only want to do it if its a PITA to get bottles stateside for a decent price.
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6:38a, 11/8/20
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Regarding Eagle Rare, up until a about 18 months ago, I could easily get a bottle here in the MW. Maybe 2 outta 4 stores would have it. Now...can't find it at all. It should be around $38 bucks if you can get it and the store is not inflating the normal retail. Was just in Houston last week and think the market is tight there too but will let someone correct me if I am off. Great stuff though. Love me some ER and really great for the $ - IF a you can find it!
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9:13a, 11/8/20
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I will never tell someone how to spend their money, but after I finally tried Pappy 15 I have pretty much resolved to not buy on secondary. It was good, but not worth the money on secondary. Blanton's is a BT that I really enjoy, but do not think it is worth $200. You can grab several other bottles that You would enjoy for that same money. I have recently been on a WT kick thanks to this board, and picked up my first rare breed single barrel this past week. My thoughts on it are 3-4 good bottles will make more memories with friends than one bottle.
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In reply to Tormentos • 9:48a, 11/8/20
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Tormentos said:
Gents,
I have been living overseas for the past 4.5 years and will be venturing back to TX this Christmas. Can someone give me a rough idea on prices and availability for bourbon these days? One of my go-to back in the day was Eagle Rare 10yr....can I still easily walk into Specs any buy a bottle these days? Price?

I am overseas in SE Asia and I was thinking about picking up a couple of US bottles of various bourbons to bring home but I only want to do it if its a PITA to get bottles stateside for a decent price.
Where are you located in Texas? Ive got several bottles and can hook you up with one. Unfortunately ER has become harder to find and doesn't sit on the shelf. It is considered allocated and gets scooped up quickly.
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In reply to Tormentos • 10:21a, 11/8/20
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I've got an ER for you in Houston.

It's mostly allocated here - you would have to ask for it at a specs.

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In reply to Superdave1993 • 11:34a, 11/8/20
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Superdave1993 said:
I will never tell someone how to spend their money, but after I finally tried Pappy 15 I have pretty much resolved to not buy on secondary. It was good, but not worth the money on secondary. Blanton's is a BT that I really enjoy, but do not think it is worth $200. You can grab several other bottles that You would enjoy for that same money. I have recently been on a WT kick thanks to this board, and picked up my first rare breed single barrel this past week. My thoughts on it are 3-4 good bottles will make more memories with friends than one bottle.

Spot on. When I got into the whiskey game I vowed to never pay secondary. I've been able to aquire most good bottles apart from BTAC and PVW level stuff by being patient and disciplined in my hunting. I've tried some of those and while they're good I'm reminded that my approach was the right one.
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7:06a, 11/9/20
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Went out to Garrison Brothers this last weekend and helped with bottling. I had a great time, met some great people and made some new friends. We bottled the 50,000 bottle of small batch this weekend. There is a hand written note on it, so it will easier to identify.

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8:39a, 11/9/20
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I asked before about Tahwahkaro & got no replies. Anyone had it? They are moving to our city & we're pretty excited about having a local distillery!
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In reply to tlfw378 • 2:01p, 11/9/20
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Take 3 zeros of that bottle # and that's what they should charge for it.
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3:44p, 11/9/20
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6:31p, 11/9/20
Anyone looking for a Yamazaki 12 year?
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In reply to SpiderDude • 8:18p, 11/9/20
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SpiderDude said:
Take 3 zeros of that bottle # and that's what they should charge for it.
and maybe another $12 after that
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In reply to Outdoorag011 • 8:29a, 11/10/20
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Outdoorag011 said:
Anyone looking for a Yamazaki 12 year?

No. Are you? I see it fairly regularly here at various places.
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1:34p, 11/10/20
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Picked up a bottle of Maker's private select from Total Wine.

Can't wait to give it a go. Although 9 weeks of additional aging with the staves doesn't seem like enough to make much of a difference.

Good thing I'm a sucker for marketing and things like "Bottle 67 of 246".

They see me coming from a mile away. Lol.
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In reply to djmeen95 • 3:18p, 11/10/20
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I have a bottle from TW with the same stave profile. I am curious to hear your thoughts on this one once you have had a chance to try it.

Personally, it gives me the tingly cheeks feeling and even after only one drink my head hurts a bit in the morning. I have no idea why, but I can't think of any other bourbon I've had that does that with only one drink.
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In reply to FTAco07 • 3:32p, 11/10/20
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I had a bottle of regular Makers that did this to me a few years back. I gave up trying to figure it out and poured the thing down the drain, wasn't worth it.
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In reply to djmeen95 • 3:53p, 11/10/20
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djmeen95 said:
Picked up a bottle of Maker's private select from Total Wine.

Can't wait to give it a go. Although 9 weeks of additional aging with the staves doesn't seem like enough to make much of a difference.


It makes a huge difference. I have had several and they are all very different. I am a big fan.
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4:03p, 11/10/20
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$100 for 1 in 2000 chance of a lifetime


https://opalsdreamfoundation.org/ultimate-bourbon-raffle/the-ultimate-bourbon-collection?fbclid=IwAR2ct1HixLkAuxvTKQiH2e1_BDMVPVa1AsuU_xGOUVonMwIdaDd0ruXSRUU
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In reply to 62strat • 4:09p, 11/10/20
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I'm in for a shot
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In reply to Sazerac • 4:27p, 11/10/20
You couldn't pay me enough to enter a raffle where I couldn't watch them pull the name from the bin. The opportunity is too ripe for being "staged."
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In reply to AggieBarstool • 4:31p, 11/10/20
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AggieBarstool said:
You couldn't pay me enough to enter a raffle where I couldn't watch them pull the name from the bin. The opportunity is too ripe for being "staged."
I completely agree, but it does say that the drawing is conducted live (take that for what you will)
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In reply to AggieBarstool • 4:35p, 11/10/20
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AggieBarstool said:
You couldn't pay me enough to enter a raffle where I couldn't watch them pull the name from the bin. The opportunity is too ripe for being "staged."

First, you could pay me more than the raffle tickets.

Second, I entered one of these charity raffles and won a $10k bike. Not everyone is a thief.
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In reply to FTAco07 • 4:38p, 11/10/20
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FTAco07 said:
I have a bottle from TW with the same stave profile. I am curious to hear your thoughts on this one once you have had a chance to try it.

Personally, it gives me the tingly cheeks feeling and even after only one drink my head hurts a bit in the morning. I have no idea why, but I can't think of any other bourbon I've had that does that with only one drink.


You got it. Interesting about the headache thing. I've had that happen with a couple of wines but not bourbons (well - not in moderation, anyway).

Might pour some tonight in fact. You know, for science and stuff. I'll let ya know what I think.

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In reply to AGdent07 • 4:48p, 11/10/20
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AGdent07 said:
AggieBarstool said:
You couldn't pay me enough to enter a raffle where I couldn't watch them pull the name from the bin. The opportunity is too ripe for being "staged."
I completely agree, but it does say that the drawing is conducted live (take that for what you will)
comments confirm it is a live drawing on Facebook.
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5:20p, 11/10/20
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I've been asked for recommendations for a gift for a friend of mine. It's from his future FIL, wants to spend $150-200. Any ideas? What single bottle would you buy given that budget? Assume you don't mind paying secondary.
the_batman26: I guess yall need this, its something to take pride in. At least the Feds trusted us with the Space Center; and I seem to recall the Feds not having the best time in Dallas.
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In reply to AggieBarstool • 5:26p, 11/10/20
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AggieBarstool said:
You couldn't pay me enough to enter a raffle where I couldn't watch them pull the name from the bin. The opportunity is too ripe for being "staged."


A year to find? I could buy all those in 2 weeks.
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In reply to GarlandAg2012 • 7:09p, 11/10/20
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I've been asked for recommendations for a gift for a friend of mine. It's from his future FIL, wants to spend $150-200. Any ideas? What single bottle would you buy given that budget? Assume you don't mind paying secondary.


MWND or Elmer T Lee would be the 2 I would pick.
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In reply to GarlandAg2012 • 8:49p, 11/10/20
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Stagg Jr would put you under that and be a great bottle.

Blanton's Gold / SFTB on the upper end of that range.
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In reply to djmeen95 • 9:14p, 11/10/20
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Cheers

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