FireJimbonow said:

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Anyone know when specs bourbon day is this year?

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Henry Taylor said:

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Heading into Tyler for meetings with some clients. Any spots to grab a bottle anyone would suggest? A place that maybe carries their own store picks frequently? Be fun to gift and open something from one of their own local stores together.

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SydB92 said:

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Sazerac Numbers drawn...... Check your numbers here: Sazerac Barrel Select Barrel Drawing

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SydB92 said:

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Sazerac Numbers drawn...... Check your numbers here: Sazerac Barrel Select Barrel Drawing

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rebelag62 said:

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I've fantasized about winning, and pondered how many bottles I may keep for myself. How many would you keep?

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Shaggie 05 said:

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Just getting into rye, I'd go a little different than most already mentioned and go for a "barely legal" rye, like Michter's or Pursuit United. Both lean more into the flavors of bourbon you are likely already used to but dipping your toes into the rye world. Ryes also tend to take finishing a bit better than bourbon, so you can start there as well, since there are no shortage of options in that space.

For a full on 95/5 or 100% rye, it really depends on what you are looking for in a rye. Rye can go from dill/herb, to mint, to dark and fruity. I personally don't like dill rye at all, but love a fruity profile, so I usually don't like Willet Rye (4yr anyway), but really enjoy Still Austin Rye.

Of some of those already mentioned; Rittenhouse I only use for cocktails. Sazerac, I really only use for cocktails. Wilderness trail is a good option, I've had some that are minty/chocolatey and so good, but also passed on some that were more herbal. I love Rare Breed Bourbon, but I'm not the biggest fan of Rare Breed Rye, for reasons already mentioned. So many options, just pick one and jump in.

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rca21978 said:

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It's a "reasonable" excuse to leave work early.

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