Okay. Feel free to send me any ETL you have!Sazerac said:
I know it's allocated, but 90 proof sour mash isn't getting me too excited
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It's good, not great. RHF blows it away, but I'm not passing on it at $45 either.
ETL makes good wampum
GD ... ETL at retail is redonk. Now sell it to me 
Random time of year for Total Wine to drop ETL
Yes it is. Last year was early August I think.
One of these just sold for $7,000 shippedBourbon Junkie said:Cyprian said:wessimo said:Cyprian said:
Holy *****... Total wine drawing email, won't post details uet to jinx myself! Not going to believe it until I have that in my actual hands anyways. I've reread the email about 10 times now.
Secondary market, here I come... I'll have to explain this one to the wife upfront. She'll think I'm nuts until I explain the ending.
So, get that bottle?
Yup, M25 as predicted. I got it this morning actually - here's a pic.
Worth about $6,700 according to BottleBlueBook.com.
Our barrel selection of ER was conducted in historic Warehouse H.
4 barrels to chose from - 2 filled in January 2011 & 2 in February 2011. Narrowed it down to the 2 from February. Both were filled on the same day and aged in the same location, with 1 barrel between them. It's amazing how different they were. One was sweet with a hint of honey on the front end and the other was bold with some heat on the finish.
After we made the selection we got to sample it straight from the barrel at 133.4 proof. Absolutely one of the best bourbons I have ever tasted. Wish there would have been a way to get it at barrel strength, would have been worth a kidney or first born.
We were very lucky and fortunate to have this opportunity and I can whole heartedly say that if you ever have a chance do not let it pass by.
4 barrels to chose from - 2 filled in January 2011 & 2 in February 2011. Narrowed it down to the 2 from February. Both were filled on the same day and aged in the same location, with 1 barrel between them. It's amazing how different they were. One was sweet with a hint of honey on the front end and the other was bold with some heat on the finish.
After we made the selection we got to sample it straight from the barrel at 133.4 proof. Absolutely one of the best bourbons I have ever tasted. Wish there would have been a way to get it at barrel strength, would have been worth a kidney or first born.
We were very lucky and fortunate to have this opportunity and I can whole heartedly say that if you ever have a chance do not let it pass by.
I would have had you give Susannah a big kiss for me had I known.
Who is included in "our" and can I get some?
Why don't they sell it at barrel strength?
Why don't they sell it at barrel strength?
So the tasting was hand watered down to standard 90?
Ducks4brkfast said:
I would have had you give Susannah a big kiss for me had I known.
She was very nice. Hopefully I can see her next year too.
wessimo said:
Who is included in "our" and can I get some?
Why don't they sell it at barrel strength?
Sorry, small group of friends this time around.
I wish. Eagle Rare Barrel Strength has a nice ring to it.
Sazerac said:
So the tasting was hand watered down to standard 90?
Yes, just like you buy it.
I'm afraid the small taste at the end might have ruined me. It will be the rare occasion that something matches it.
Y'all didn't get it both ways? We thieve from the barrel, get nice and toasted, pick a barrel, then proof down for final selection.
Ducks4brkfast said:
Y'all didn't get it both ways? We thieve from the barrel, get nice and toasted, pick a barrel, then proof down for final selection.
No, we had to pick from the proofed down samples. Only then could we thieve from the one we picked. Your way sounds a lot more fun.
Have an option to pick up a 4R Single Barrel Barrel Strength in one of two varieties. An OBSV or an OBSQ. Anyone have a strong opinion one way or another?
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.
I don't love the Q, have been trying to find a V.
Depends on what flavor profile you lean toward.
Depends on what flavor profile you lean toward.
I do like the Q, but I'd go V all day every day.
Porque no los dos?
I went V.
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.
Stumbled my way into a raffle today by accident. The promotion was to buy any Old Soul product, and get a raffle ticket. I was curious enough to buy an Old Soul SB store pick and hung around for the raffle, since you had to be present to win.
Draw time. Guy says they have about 75 tickets for 43 different allocated bottles. Maybe 40 people are there for the draw. Here's what's on the table.
When I was up, pretty much all the ER was available,as was the Moore. Flirted with the ECBP and the KC cask, but I've had both of those. Was hoping for better, but ended up getting called in time to grab one of the Blanton store pick 375 bottles. Pretty pleased since I wasn't expecting anything when I walked in, and I'm pleased to try the Old Soul anyway.
Draw time. Guy says they have about 75 tickets for 43 different allocated bottles. Maybe 40 people are there for the draw. Here's what's on the table.
When I was up, pretty much all the ER was available,as was the Moore. Flirted with the ECBP and the KC cask, but I've had both of those. Was hoping for better, but ended up getting called in time to grab one of the Blanton store pick 375 bottles. Pretty pleased since I wasn't expecting anything when I walked in, and I'm pleased to try the Old Soul anyway.
betadawg1 said:
After we made the selection we got to sample it straight from the barrel at 133.4 proof. Absolutely one of the best bourbons I have ever tasted. Wish there would have been a way to get it at barrel strength, would have been worth a kidney or first born.
Sooo... essentially getting to try Stagg SFTB. I'm straight jelly! Good times!
It was delicious. It's weird, I thought it drank better at 133 than 90. Seemed like it had less heat on the finish.
This was the final haul.
Beta, that's like a decade of bourbon right there.
Nice score
Nice score
MarathonAg12 said:
Beta, that's like a decade of bourbon right there.
Nice score
I want to get a nice bottle of rye for a buddy who loves to make old fashions. While I enjoy bourbon, I never make cocktails, so I need some help picking out the rye. I asked his wife and she had no clue what he likes. Any help would be appreciated. Just let me know if I need to move this to the cocktail thread.
Price - Lets keep it under $75.
TIA
Price - Lets keep it under $75.
TIA
DDSO said:
I want to get a nice bottle of rye for a buddy who loves to make old fashions. While I enjoy bourbon, I never make cocktails, so I need some help picking out the rye. I asked his wife and she had no clue what he likes. Any help would be appreciated. Just let me know if I need to move this to the cocktail thread.
Price - Lets keep it under $75.
TIA
Rare breed rye is delicious if you can find it. If not, Pikesville rye is well liked and high west double rye makes a nice old fashioned as well.
DDSO said:
I want to get a nice bottle of rye for a buddy who loves to make old fashions. While I enjoy bourbon, I never make cocktails, so I need some help picking out the rye. I asked his wife and she had no clue what he likes. Any help would be appreciated. Just let me know if I need to move this to the cocktail thread.
Price - Lets keep it under $75.
TIA
Right now you can find a Jefferson Rye finished in Cognac casks for about $70 that is delicious. I don't know that I would use it in an Old Fashion as it tastes great straight. My go to Rye for Old Fashions is Templeton 6 yo. Easy to find, not too expensive and decent straight too. Also as an Iowa boy who stopped at the distillery on a RAGNRAI ride I am biased. My old fashion last night was with Elijah Craig Rye and at about $35 it was just fine.
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DDSO said:
I want to get a nice bottle of rye for a buddy who loves to make old fashions. While I enjoy bourbon, I never make cocktails, so I need some help picking out the rye. I asked his wife and she had no clue what he likes. Any help would be appreciated. Just let me know if I need to move this to the cocktail thread.
Price - Lets keep it under $75.
TIA
Pikesville Rye
Honestly get a 1.75 of Bulleit Rye
Nicer bottles of Rye are too good for cocktails.
Nicer bottles of Rye are too good for cocktails.
I agree with this. I didn't know if it made difference in cocktails or not.Quote:
Nicer bottles of Rye are too good for cocktails.
Yeah, my favorite rye for an old fashioned is Rittenhouse. It's maybe $25? I wouldn't mess with a super expensive rye for mixing.
This old soul SB is pretty tasty. Pleasantly surprised.
Y'all wouldn't believe this but there was actually a time you could make an OF with Bookers and nobody thought that was indulgent.
You're not the only one who has been drinking bourbon for more than 10 years.
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