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I swear I just saw it on the bottom shelf somewhere

Yessir, it got the job done on a Thursday night in College Station. Now everyone is an arrogant snob when it comes to whiskey.
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I didn't know any better back in the day, but I don't know that Harry's or the Hall had anything higher end than Sunny Brook anyways.
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Can i interest you in a 2004 bottling for 199.99?

https://www.compasswines.com/sunny-brook-kentucky-blended-whiskey-2004-bottling-spfx422750-41754/


It does look like a couple of random stores in CA might have actually have some on the shelf.
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Great choice!
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Anyone have any good wood work or ideas for empty bourbon barrels?

Being gifted a buffalo trace barrel soon but have to convince the wife why I need another barrel.

I could always strip it down and make various items out of it.
AgCzar
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If you can find directions for one of those barrel adirondack chairs that would be a great way to repurpose it.
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Check our barrel king - he does that in Fburg with wine and bourbon and could give you some ideas
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Any good stores to check out in Japan? Planning for a trip this coming May.
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Liquor Mountain (chain), Yamaya (chain), Shinanoya (chain), Hasegawa, Mejiro Tanakaya, Yobobashi Camera (Department Store), Bic Camera (Department Store) are all places to check out. Expect to find WT12 and EW12 all over. Blantons Red, Black, and Regular Gold are harder to find but you won't not find one on your trip. Takara Golds are super hard to find these days. WTMKs used to be everywhere but now they are harder to come by. If you want Japanese stuff, go to Life Vacation Ginza and bring your passport. It's not retail but it's the best prices I've found.

Bar wise, you have to go to Bar Benfiddich for cocktails. Also the SG club. Whiskey wise, go to Ken's Bar. If you're up for a trip to the middle of nowhere for maybe the best bourbon selection on the planet, go to GEMOR. If you can, I HIGHLY suggest going Yamazaki. They do a lottery system for tours now but even if you go to the tasting bar, it's worth it. You can try unreal pours like Hibiki 30 and Yama 25 for like 25 bucks each.
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Add Don Quixote to the list. I found Blanton Black 3 of 4 trips last year (obscure industrial town though)
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Now RyeGuy, where is the 4 Roses Super Premium, I keep missing out on that!

Few other places with the dusty bottles. Any idea where to find those?
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OLC found an old ECBP and let us have some in the store. Delicious.

Plenty of 1792 Single Barrel and Full Proof, Larceny and Peerless Double Oak for the people in here who shared interest


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Anyone had that Peerless Run Finish? I haven't pulled the trigger at that price because it feels like a coin flip whether it would be good or a disappointment.
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Anyone have any thoughts on the 13th Colony controversy that seems to be the hot item of discussion on youtube?

Seems like the complaints are:

- it is sourced or distilled on contract (i don't care outside of any misrepresentation)
- There is color added
- there is artificial flavoring added

I think the last two could potentially be a big deal. Obviously it would cease to be bourbon at that point, but what are y'alls thoughts on if someone did do what they are being accused of but in a transparent manner?

Personally if it was good im not sure i would care, though i could understand folks who might and it would definitely set a bad precedent.
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I have only heard their being controversy surrounding the Double Oaked. More specifically that some batches have been downright awful and some being fantastic. The other stuff is news to me and interesting!
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Awesome, I appreciate it! Heard great things about Bar Benfiddich.

Will definitely be coming back with a couple WT / EW12's and a Blanton's of some kind. Are the duty free shops usually pretty stocked? Or am I better off buying them in the city?

Bummed that Yamazaki does a lottery system, but hopefully I'll get lucky and be able to do the tour

ryeguy
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If you're going to Yamazaki with a friend or significant other, put separate entries for both of your names. If you can't do the tour (which is great) you can at least do the tasting bar. You still have to book it, but it's not a lottery.

The duty frees are pretty limited. I always fly into Haneda and I hear Narita is better. There is a lotto for Hibiki 30, Yama 25, and Hakushu 25. Google the duty free lottery and it will pop up. As far as what they have, it's pretty hit or miss. Last time through they had Hakushu Japanese Forest. First time I've ever seen anything special out. But they do get Yama 18, Hibiki 21, etc. I've just never been lucky. If it's slow and there is nothing out, ask if they have one of those. I hear sometimes they will pull one from the back if you're super lucky.
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tbh I haven't heard but one review and they said they liked it.

I would definitely try before you buy.
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Still waiting on the word about the Old Forester Barrel Proof pick.

Would anyone be interested in a 1792 Full Proof pick at $45 plus tax? It would be a Sazerac Barrel Select TexAgs pick.
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Aggie Therapist said:

Still waiting on the word about the Old Forester Barrel Proof pick.

Would anyone be interested in a 1792 Full Proof pick at $45 plus tax? It would be a Sazerac Barrel Select TexAgs pick.
YES!
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Aggie Therapist said:

Still waiting on the word about the Old Forester Barrel Proof pick.

Would anyone be interested in a 1792 Full Proof pick at $45 plus tax? It would be a Sazerac Barrel Select TexAgs pick.


Sure
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Aggie Therapist said:

Still waiting on the word about the Old Forester Barrel Proof pick.

Would anyone be interested in a 1792 Full Proof pick at $45 plus tax? It would be a Sazerac Barrel Select TexAgs pick.


Yes
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Ummm, duh
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Yes
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1792 Full Proof would be great
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A million times yes.
Aggie Therapist
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Alrighty, my POC is making the call today.
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Yes
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Absolutely!
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How many bottles can come out of a barrel give or take?
Aggie Therapist
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25-28 cases

150-168 bottles
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nealan
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I'd be into it
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