: : Misc Bourbon / Whiskey Crew Part 1: Bet You Can't Drink Just One : :

[taf1968]

Is this one worth getting?
I've never heard of it, but my local Costco has it.

I've heard it's good.

Costco pretty near me has a decent selection at good prices. Was there today and picked up some Elijah Craig. But they had Makers, Bulleit, Larceny, Breckenridge, and a few others along with the Kirkland Premium Small Batch which is pretty good.

There's a liquor superstore in the same area that is pretty close (or better) in price and has a gigantic bourbon area, so I tend to go there a bit more often. That Costco is crazy-busy most of the time. I was only there today because I picked up a new laptop for the Mrs.

[jfindon]

Tonight's pickup.

[sloop]

I invite you over for the game tomorrow. What are we drinkin?

Stagg, duh.

Nice lineup!

[KCBadBoy]

Anyone got their hands on a bottle of Weller 12yr?

That's probably some of the best tasting whiskey ever.

[Vindicate]

Anyone got their hands on a bottle of Weller 12yr?

That's probably some of the best tasting whiskey ever.

I prefer OWA Store Picks

[EdwardTheGreat]

This is my regular rotation, need to try some new stuff, but a bit off the bourbon lately for some reason

[icetrauma]

Tonights line up will be Four Roses Single Barrel, Ledaig 21 and finishing off with Octomore 11.1.

Had a Vieux Carre the other night made with Wild Turkey 101 rye. You need to try one. Delicious!

[RobParks2M]

If one wanted a celebratory bottle in the $150-300 range what would you choose?

Also, if you got something in the $500-700 range for a celebration is there a significant difference in quality of said $500 bottle vs a $250 bottle?

[icetrauma]

If one wanted a celebratory bottle in the $150-300 range what would you choose?

Also, if you got something in the $500-700 range for a celebration is there a significant difference in quality of said $500 bottle vs a $250 bottle?

I haven't that many bottles in those price ranges. For the $150-300 range probably a bottle of a Laphroaig product or Octomore. $500-700 range, I'd go with RedBreast 27 yo. or Balvenie TUN 1509.

[RobParks2M]

I haven't that many bottles in those price ranges. For the $150-300 range probably a bottle of a Laphroaig product or Octomore. $500-700 range, I'd go with RedBreast 27 yo. or Balvenie TUN 1509.

I haven't either, but I'd like 1 nice bottle that is more expensive for special occasions. I was just kinda curious too if paying significantly more yielded a significantly better drink or if its one of those things where diminishing return comes into play and you basically end up paying for the name on the bottle more than anything.

[icetrauma]

I haven't either, but I'd like 1 nice bottle that is more expensive for special occasions. I was just kinda curious too if paying significantly more yielded a significantly better drink or if its one of those things where diminishing return comes into play and you basically end up paying for the name on the bottle more than anything.

Does it yield a better drink, not necessarily. Most flavor profiles dull and by dull, I mean they become softer and mellower. They flow with a smooth transition from one to the other. They don't have that reach up and slap you in the face big bold flavors of younger spirits. That's just my 2c. As far as purchasing goes, it all really depends on what you want to spend. More money spent doesn't always mean a better product. This probably doesn't help but it's always nice to break out that bottle or 2 for a special occasion.

[Kiefer 2004]

I finally get to try it! I bought a bottle of this during the holiday season at Costco when they put them on sale. I do enjoy it, definitely a slow sipper. It should not have the price tag that it has. I do not regret buying it.

[jfindon]

About as fancy as I get.



Boulavardier.

[icetrauma]

About as fancy as I get.



Boulavardier.

My personal favorite cocktail right now is the Vieux Carre. Cheers

[leoaa777]

Getting into make clear ice, can’t go back now boyos. Calling this ghost ice. Poured a bit of Four Roses to break it in. Cheers

[Murph0408]

If one wanted a celebratory bottle in the $150-300 range what would you choose?

Also, if you got something in the $500-700 range for a celebration is there a significant difference in quality of said $500 bottle vs a $250 bottle?

north of $150 i'm going Wild Turkey Master's Keep or Elmer T Lee.
or i'm getting 2 bottles of Bookers.

i don't think my taste is there yet but i've never honestly felt the difference in a bottle north of like $300 vs options that are $100-$150. i've had pappy 15yr and whistle pig 18 year (rye), both priced through the roof, honestly did not "taste" the difference vs options at half or less the cost. but that might be on me for not being able to appreciate it yet.

[icetrauma]

Getting into make clear ice, can’t go back now boyos. Calling this ghost ice. Poured a bit of Four Roses to break it in. Cheers

Very nice!

[jfindon]

Getting into make clear ice, can’t go back now boyos. Calling this ghost ice. Poured a bit of Four Roses to break it in. Cheers

Yeah I made one ice ball in a normal mold, saw how ****ty it looked, and immediately started looking for something better. No going back, no pleb ice here.




Also, just picked this up today, finally found one:

[Murph0408]

Also, just picked this up today, finally found one:

oh man. would love to try that.

i finally found the EC barrel proof and grabbed it a few weeks ago. special stuff. their brand in general is always selling out around here

[sloop]

oh man. would love to try that.

i finally found the EC barrel proof and grabbed it a few weeks ago. special stuff. their brand in general is always selling out around here

Regular Elijah Craig is available everywhere here in Central Ohio, every store, every time.

I think Im boycotting them just out of principle based on my post below from a couple weeks ago. lol

I picked up a bottle of regular Elijah Craig small batch tonight, and wouldn't you know it, the price went up from $27.49 to $31.99 or $34.23 out the door.

Who are those rat bastards at Heaven Hill trying to compete with at that price? Buffalo Trace and Makers are still below $26 here in Central Ohio. At that inflated price I may as well get the 10-year Russell's Reserve white label.

I wonder if Heaven Hill's other big ones jumped in price too? Larceny, Evan Williams, etc?

Ironically, I picked up a bottle of white label Russells Reserve 10 year yesterday and can confirm it sh!ts all over EC in that same price bracket.

[leoaa777]

Yeah I made one ice ball in a normal mold, saw how ****ty it looked, and immediately started looking for something better. No going back, no pleb ice here.

Same here, I can’t go back now. I have set up a routine to make minimum 4 clear cubes a day and store them.

For the lulz

upload pic Hnnggggggg

[jfindon]

Tonight's end of the week lineup:

[LinuxJon]

Friend gave me a bottle of 7 Crown. How poverty is it?

[OT2000]

Had this LN. Not bad but I wouldn’t say I would go out of my way to get it again.

[icetrauma]

Went to the store to get the fixings to make Vieux Carre's. Wild Turkey 101 Rye, Pierre Ferrand 1st Cru de Cognac, Sweet Vermouth, Angostura and Peuchad's bitters and I haven't made a single on yet. This damn ice event down here is ruining things. lol All I do is work and sleep now.

[icetrauma]

Tonight's end of the week lineup:

Nice line up. I like that Ardbeg.

[icetrauma]

My dad managed to score a bottle of 10 yo Rip Van Winkle. We'll be popping it open at the crawfish boil in 3 weeks. My whiskey club bottle is ready for pick up. This month's bottle is Rabbit Hole Rye. I haven't had any of their offerings so, if you've had any of Rabbit Holes wares, let me know what you thought of the it. Thank ya

[jfindon]

Will miss this one.

[jfindon]

4th Old Fashioned made with single barrel Four Roses:



I've never made these until tonight. I think I'm doing pretty good.

[sloop]

4th Old Fashioned made with single barrel Four Roses:



I've never made these until tonight. I think I'm doing pretty good.

Looks good bro.

What kind of bitters are you using?