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frankj1 Offline
#4501 Posted: Sun, Feb 4 2018, 11:39 PM EST
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Whistlebritches wrote:
Fighting C0ck..........good stuff from Heaven Hill at 103 proof.

thought that was a cheap cigar...I'll keep an eye out for it
I usually agree with your opinion on these matters...HA!
teedubbya Offline
#4502 Posted: Sun, Feb 4 2018, 11:48 PM EST
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Whistle and frank sure like ****.
teedubbya Offline
#4503 Posted: Sun, Feb 4 2018, 11:48 PM EST
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Cox.
frankj1 Offline
#4504 Posted: Sun, Feb 4 2018, 11:52 PM EST
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teedubbya wrote:
Cox.

Wally?
teedubbya Offline
#4505 Posted: Sun, Feb 4 2018, 11:56 PM EST
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No thanks.
Burner02 Offline
#4506 Posted: Tue, Feb 6 2018, 10:19 PM EST
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Balvenie 15 Sherry Cask
Whistlebritches Offline
#4507 Posted: Wed, Feb 7 2018, 9:54 PM EST
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frankj1 wrote:
thought that was a cheap cigar...I'll keep an eye out for it
I usually agree with your opinion on these matters...HA!


Actually I had seen it many times and laughed it off........like the cigar.Then one day it popped up when I googling some Heaven Hill releases,that made it a must try.Glad I did,priced right,drinks more like a $30 bottle than a $17 bottle.Not to mention when I bring up Fighting K0cks with ZRX he laughs uncontrollably and starts talking about some shower he took in Vegas.I swear I was not there.
frankj1 Offline
#4508 Posted: Wed, Feb 7 2018, 10:06 PM EST
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Whistlebritches wrote:
Actually I had seen it many times and laughed it off........like the cigar.Then one day it popped up when I googling some Heaven Hill releases,that made it a must try.Glad I did,priced right,drinks more like a $30 bottle than a $17 bottle.Not to mention when I bring up Fighting K0cks with ZRX he laughs uncontrollably and starts talking about some shower he took in Vegas.I swear I was not there.

well, jamie is very immatooor, as we know.
SmokeMonkey Offline
#4509 Posted: Sat, Feb 10 2018, 9:14 PM EST
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Balvenie Caribbean Cask. My favorite bar none.
Luke753 Offline
#4510 Posted: Sat, Feb 10 2018, 9:25 PM EST
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Bakers
Years of drinking Bookers and Knob Creek this is my first bottle of Bakers, I like it.
Burner02 Offline
#4511 Posted: Sat, Feb 10 2018, 9:43 PM EST
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Glenfiddich 15
frankj1 Offline
#4512 Posted: Sat, Feb 10 2018, 10:23 PM EST
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Luke753 wrote:
Bakers
Years of drinking Bookers and Knob Creek this is my first bottle of Bakers, I like it.

I like it better than Bookers...but everyone has different preferences.
Burner02 Offline
#4513 Posted: Sun, Feb 11 2018, 7:59 PM EST
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Weller Antique
MACS Offline
#4514 Posted: Sun, Feb 11 2018, 11:00 PM EST
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Got meself a bottle of Aberlour 16.
Speyside Offline
#4515 Posted: Sun, Feb 11 2018, 11:31 PM EST
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Never tried the 16 MACS, how is it?
MACS Offline
#4516 Posted: Sun, Feb 11 2018, 11:37 PM EST
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Speyside wrote:
Never tried the 16 MACS, how is it?


I haven't cracked the bottle yet. I've had it before, though, and as I recall... I liked it a lot.

Edit:

Alright, I poured myself a little. My memory served me right, it's a very good scotch. It's got a sherried sweetness, typical of the speyside, very slight oaky note, taste kind of lingers but it's pleasant. I'm surprised you haven't tried this... your moniker is speyside, afterall.

For the money... I think the Macallan 12 or the Balvenie Doublewood 12 at mid 40's are a better deal. It's better, for sure... but probably not 30 dollars better.

I have had the Balvenie Doublewood 17, though... and at $158, it's worth the extra coin. I should have sprung for that one.

Edit #2:

Perhaps it is worth the extra $30. Damn. This is really good. And I'm not quite drunk.

Edit #3:

It's worth the extra $30. Smooth as fkn butter. No burn, slight spiciness, the oakiness is what lingers, but it's pleasant. IIRC I smoked an Opus X with this, and the raisin notes complemented the drink.

Jesus... it's amazing what an old mind can recall when you splash it with a little booze!
frankj1 Offline
#4517 Posted: Mon, Feb 12 2018, 1:52 PM EST
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Whistlebritches wrote:
Actually I had seen it many times and laughed it off........like the cigar.Then one day it popped up when I googling some Heaven Hill releases,that made it a must try.Glad I did,priced right,drinks more like a $30 bottle than a $17 bottle.Not to mention when I bring up Fighting K0cks with ZRX he laughs uncontrollably and starts talking about some shower he took in Vegas.I swear I was not there.

located a retailer, had a guy who works for me pick up a bottle this weekend. Maybe tonight I'll give it a try.
Speyside Offline
#4518 Posted: Mon, Feb 12 2018, 8:57 PM EST
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I have often enjoyed the 12, I'll have to get an 16 now. It sounds quite good.
frankj1 Offline
#4519 Posted: Mon, Feb 12 2018, 9:03 PM EST
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Whistlebritches wrote:
Actually I had seen it many times and laughed it off........like the cigar.Then one day it popped up when I googling some Heaven Hill releases,that made it a must try.Glad I did,priced right,drinks more like a $30 bottle than a $17 bottle.Not to mention when I bring up Fighting K0cks with ZRX he laughs uncontrollably and starts talking about some shower he took in Vegas.I swear I was not there.

$17. 103 proof.

this is dangerous stuff, not for beginners.

as I always do first time out, tried it neat, wouldn't do that by volume, but the definitive bourbon "sweet" was there, encouraging me to play with it.

kept adding drips of water, very difficult to tame, and then realized it shouldn't be too tame.

would have been easy to dismiss it as just very hot, but that would have been missing that it's actually very spicy, in my opinion.

got it to where the beautiful sweetness of bourbon was up front and the spice owned the finish, and I liked that, in that order. Long legs for sure, and it hangs on the inside of the glass forever.

A real bargain for anyone who has exceeded the Government Recommended Amount of Bourbon (GRAB) for one lifetime.

ZRX is so immatoor.
MACS Offline
#4520 Posted: Mon, Feb 12 2018, 9:13 PM EST
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Speyside wrote:
I have often enjoyed the 12, I'll have to get an 16 now. It sounds quite good.


That was neat, brother. I never bothered to add a drop or two of water. Might be a whole new experience. I was enjoying it straight, though.
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#4521 Posted: Mon, Feb 12 2018, 9:18 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
That was neat, brother. I never bothered to add a drop or two of water. Might be a whole new experience. I was enjoying it straight, though.

works for lots of scotches and several bourbons
Burner02 Offline
#4522 Posted: Mon, Feb 12 2018, 9:20 PM EST
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Balvenie 15 Sherry Cask
Whistlebritches Offline
#4523 Posted: Mon, Feb 12 2018, 9:34 PM EST
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frankj1 wrote:
$17. 103 proof.

this is dangerous stuff, not for beginners.

as I always do first time out, tried it neat, wouldn't do that by volume, but the definitive bourbon "sweet" was there, encouraging me to play with it.

kept adding drips of water, very difficult to tame, and then realized it shouldn't be too tame.

would have been easy to dismiss it as just very hot, but that would have been missing that it's actually very spicy, in my opinion.

got it to where the beautiful sweetness of bourbon was up front and the spice owned the finish, and I liked that, in that order. Long legs for sure, and it hangs on the inside of the glass forever.

A real bargain for anyone who has exceeded the Government Recommended Amount of Bourbon (GRAB) for one lifetime.

ZRX is so immatoor.


I get a very distinct vanilla oak and apple/pear right up front.The mouthfeel,I'll catch hell over that term,is quite thick and oily.The finish is red hots/spicy cinnamon........and quite long in my opinion.This reminds me of Old Grandad 114...........both have tons of flavor and just the right amount of fire on the end.

I'm just glad you enjoyed it Frank.I intend to keep a bottle on my shelf from now on.Just the name on the bottle alone is a great conversation starter.........well that's what ZRX told me,but he also said he keeps his in the shower.
frankj1 Offline
#4524 Posted: Mon, Feb 12 2018, 9:48 PM EST
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Whistlebritches wrote:
I get a very distinct vanilla oak and apple/pear right up front.The mouthfeel,I'll catch hell over that term,is quite thick and oily.The finish is red hots/spicy cinnamon........and quite long in my opinion.This reminds me of Old Grandad 114...........both have tons of flavor and just the right amount of fire on the end.

I'm just glad you enjoyed it Frank.I intend to keep a bottle on my shelf from now on.Just the name on the bottle alone is a great conversation starter.........well that's what ZRX told me,but he also said he keeps his in the shower.

you sort of added the specifics to what I got from it! and that thick oily mouthfeel probably explains why this stuff was hanging on the sides of the glass.

I'll get a back up for my bar, but only know a few people that I am certain would "get" it. Most might just get the heat...which is understandable.

Glad you told me about it. A steal for sure.

Jamie's a freak.
firemanmike109 Offline
#4525 Posted: Tue, Feb 13 2018, 12:19 AM EST
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barterhouse
Burner02 Offline
#4526 Posted: Thu, Feb 15 2018, 10:39 PM EST
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Baker's
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#4527 Posted: Thu, Feb 15 2018, 11:28 PM EST
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Public Service Announcement

PA residents..........PA Wine and Spirits has a lottery going on, right now.

https://www.finewineandgoodspirits.com

Go to the "Events" tab, then select "Limited Release Lottery". I scored a bottle of Pappy here, last November. Here are the offerings for these lotteries:

Pennsylvania residents and licensees have from 9:00 a.m. February 12 until 11:00 p.m. Feb. 17, to opt in to one or all of the drawings!

Lottery One features: Booker's Kentucky Straight Rye, 136 Proof (barrel proof), aged 13 years: 12 bottles including 9 for individual consumers and 3 for licensees; each bottle costs $599.99

Lottery Two features: Four Roses Limited Edition 2017, 108 Proof (barrel strength), a blend of 15-, 13-, and 12-year-old bourbons: 101 bottles including 76 for individual consumers and 25 for licensees; each bottle costs $124.99

Lottery Three features: Parker's Heritage Collection Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey, 11th Edition, 122 Proof, aged 11 years: 120 bottles including 90 for individual consumers and 30 for licensees; each bottle costs $139.99

Lottery Four features: Elmer T. Lee Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 90 Proof: 432 bottles including 324 for individual consumers and 108 for licensees; each bottle costs $37.99

Separate drawings will be conducted for each of these limited-release bourbons, and lottery participants may opt into one, several or all drawings. Purchase is limited to one bottle per drawing.

Drawings will be conducted the week of February 19, and we hope to notify all winning and non-winning entries by the end of February.


Good luck!
Whistlebritches Offline
#4528 Posted: Fri, Feb 16 2018, 8:37 PM EST
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MojoFilter wrote:
Public Service Announcement

PA residents..........PA Wine and Spirits has a lottery going on, right now.

https://www.finewineandgoodspirits.com

Go to the "Events" tab, then select "Limited Release Lottery". I scored a bottle of Pappy here, last November. Here are the offerings for these lotteries:

Pennsylvania residents and licensees have from 9:00 a.m. February 12 until 11:00 p.m. Feb. 17, to opt in to one or all of the drawings!

Lottery One features: Booker's Kentucky Straight Rye, 136 Proof (barrel proof), aged 13 years: 12 bottles including 9 for individual consumers and 3 for licensees; each bottle costs $599.99

Lottery Two features: Four Roses Limited Edition 2017, 108 Proof (barrel strength), a blend of 15-, 13-, and 12-year-old bourbons: 101 bottles including 76 for individual consumers and 25 for licensees; each bottle costs $124.99

Lottery Three features: Parker's Heritage Collection Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey, 11th Edition, 122 Proof, aged 11 years: 120 bottles including 90 for individual consumers and 30 for licensees; each bottle costs $139.99

Lottery Four features: Elmer T. Lee Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 90 Proof: 432 bottles including 324 for individual consumers and 108 for licensees; each bottle costs $37.99

Separate drawings will be conducted for each of these limited-release bourbons, and lottery participants may opt into one, several or all drawings. Purchase is limited to one bottle per drawing.

Drawings will be conducted the week of February 19, and we hope to notify all winning and non-winning entries by the end of February.


Good luck!


Elmer T Lee worth the coin.......the rest may be good,especially the Four Roses,but all way overpriced.
frankj1 Offline
#4529 Posted: Fri, Feb 16 2018, 8:50 PM EST
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Whistlebritches wrote:
Elmer T Lee worth the coin.......the rest may be good,especially the Four Roses,but all way overpriced.

always was an Elmer fan, same with many 4 roses... I recall you telling me to find Parker Heritage (I forget which)...never did find it, but even that sounds overpriced.

looking like Baker's tonight, or may see if the Kickin' Chicken is as good the second time around.
Burner02 Offline
#4530 Posted: Fri, Feb 16 2018, 9:38 PM EST
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Balvenie 17 Double Wood
Speyside Offline
#4531 Posted: Fri, Feb 16 2018, 9:43 PM EST
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Glenmorangie Extremely Rare 18 Year Old
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#4532 Posted: Fri, Feb 16 2018, 10:35 PM EST
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So I text Ron from the liquor store, askin about Old Forrester Statesman and Elijah Craig Barrel strength....and he keeps telling me I need to put the fighting Caulk in my mouth.....I assumed he meant the cigar or our Vegas shower party....but there it was Fighting Cóck bourbon.

Butt.......

I found Heaven Hill Old Style 6 year bourbon. The choice is clear.

Heaven Hill old style is a top notchoice 6 year old cheap bourbon. And Ron keeps texting me about the fighting caulk.....such is life.

FYI he can't find the Old Style I think we know what that means.
frankj1 Offline
#4533 Posted: Fri, Feb 16 2018, 10:51 PM EST
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Baker's 107
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#4534 Posted: Fri, Feb 16 2018, 11:02 PM EST
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Whistlebritches wrote:
Elmer T Lee worth the coin.......the rest may be good,especially the Four Roses,but all way overpriced.


I would agree they are overpriced, based on retail pricing. However, all but the Elmer T., will be pretty difficult to get your hands on (at least in PA). The "Secondary Market" is another story...........

Booker's Kentucky Straight Rye 13 year old goes for around $800

Four Roses Limited Edition 2017 averages around $400

Parker's Heritage Collection Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey goes for around $350

Elmer T. Lee Straight Bourbon Whiskey goes for a paltry $100 (but a nice ROI)

Not that I would buy any of these to resell (which can be done fairly quickly) but you would have to be pretty lucky to find most of these at retail prices. They just get grabbed up by people with connections in most states.

I definitely would not pay $599 for the Booker's but the others, I will gladly pay the lottery "over" price,
Palama Offline
#4535 Posted: Sat, Feb 17 2018, 1:39 AM EST
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FR Single Barrel
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#4536 Posted: Sat, Feb 17 2018, 10:57 AM EST
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Last night - Lagavulin 16
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#4537 Posted: Sat, Feb 17 2018, 8:58 PM EST
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EC Barrel Proof with a few drops of water
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#4538 Posted: Sat, Feb 17 2018, 9:33 PM EST
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ZRX1200 wrote:
So I text Ron from the liquor store, askin about Old Forrester Statesman and Elijah Craig Barrel strength....and he keeps telling me I need to put the fighting Caulk in my mouth.....I assumed he meant the cigar or our Vegas shower party....but there it was Fighting Cóck bourbon.

Butt.......

I found Heaven Hill Old Style 6 year bourbon. The choice is clear.

Heaven Hill old style is a top notchoice 6 year old cheap bourbon. And Ron keeps texting me about the fighting caulk.....such is life.

FYI he can't find the Old Style I think we know what that means.


I think this means ..........Vegas III.We invite Frank,but if he wins the shower party sword fight I'm gonna be pissed.
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#4539 Posted: Sat, Feb 17 2018, 9:59 PM EST
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He's called Frankie tripod, think that would give him an unfair advantage?
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#4540 Posted: Sat, Feb 17 2018, 10:09 PM EST
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WhistlePig Old World Series 12 year old Rye Gaspar Marriage of Casks Binny's Handcrafted Small Batch
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#4541 Posted: Sat, Feb 17 2018, 10:25 PM EST
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Speyside wrote:
He's called Frankie tripod, think that would give him an unfair advantage?

sounds like it's over before it starts Think
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#4542 Posted: Sat, Feb 17 2018, 10:28 PM EST
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My thoughts exactly.
frankj1 Offline
#4543 Posted: Sat, Feb 17 2018, 10:48 PM EST
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I'm blushing...but yeah, it's over.
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#4544 Posted: Sat, Feb 17 2018, 11:28 PM EST
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I dunno sometimes a dagger is more effective in close quarters.

Just opened a brand new bottle of ETL
frankj1 Offline
#4545 Posted: Sat, Feb 17 2018, 11:35 PM EST
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I'd gladly pay you Tuesday for an Elmer today

no freebies, we must be close to even.
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#4546 Posted: Sun, Feb 18 2018, 12:08 AM EST
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That was rather wimpy Frank.
frankj1 Offline
#4547 Posted: Sun, Feb 18 2018, 12:09 AM EST
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thank you.
Palama Offline
#4548 Posted: Sun, Feb 18 2018, 3:10 AM EST
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I was tempted to open a bottle of ETL too but went with Russell's Reserve with a few drops of water instead.
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#4549 Posted: Sun, Feb 18 2018, 9:12 AM EST
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Eagle rare last night
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#4550 Posted: Sun, Feb 18 2018, 9:42 AM EST
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Speyside wrote:
WhistlePig Old World Series 12 year old Rye Gaspar Marriage of Casks Binny's Handcrafted Small Batch



Don't know the difference between ^ and regular Old World but their utilization of wine cask to finish the regular results in something special, IMHO.
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