[beanpile]

dove into what was left of the Old Elk Wheated I think I liked it better than the first time around and I really liked it then..not sure I can wait for the upcoming store pick to come before getting another bottle

 

[Gamegetter]

Glad to hear you liked it Mike. Is it easier to find than Widow Jane?

 

[beanpile]

Glad to hear you liked it Mike. Is it easier to find than Widow Jane?

= hard/easy to find. I now can have both special ordered for me in Moberly but if I'm impatient I can go to my fav LS in Columbia and they'll both be on the shelf

 

[421sd]

Went shopping this evening. Picked up an Old Elk, Maker’s Special Reserve, and some Buffalo Trace. Sipping the Old Elk right now. Watching Hemingway on PBS.

 

[Gamegetter]

Angels Envy poured tonight. My T Fine.

 

[HEAVY]

The rain has slowed my work progress in the deer woods today, so I decided to have a poor of one I haven't had for a while. B519 and its warm and tasty on this rainy day.

 

[Muleskinner]

The small batch EC I really like and buy regularly at Sams.

 

[HEAVY]

The small batch EC I really like and buy regularly at Sams.

I agree EC is good and runs neck and neck to Old Forester for me on my go to.

 

[421sd]

94 proof. It's their double barreled version like the Woodford Reserve double oak and Old Forester 1910.

Which ECBP do you have? I buy those every time I see them and they are really good.

Forgot about this....sorry....

 

[HEAVY]

Forgot about this....sorry....

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Just had some of that batch tonight. It was good.

 

[HEAVY]

This is the bottle I took with us in the camper. Have you tried it yet? I was a bit disappointed. However, the freezer in the camper isn't the best. Might have had some weird tasting ice. Finished it, but kept thinking "I hope this gets better." Should have stopped and found something else, but never took the time. I usually really like BT. This store pic just wasn't one of my favorites.

I opened it up last night and gave it a run. It didn't seem to far off from any other BT that I have had. So I went and tried a different single barrel that I had open and it had a better flavor and nose. Not much of a difference but just a tad.

 

[421sd]

I have worked my butt off this weekend. Finally getting to sit down, enjoy some Kanalgratis.se fishing show on YouTube, and sip some BT and WT101.

 

[Gamegetter]

Forgot about this....sorry....

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Your bottom shelf whiskey looks better than most peoples top shelf stuff.

 

[beanpile]

@gurgalunas or anyone.. have an opinion of these ??
Our latest store pick single barrels have arrived. They are from Lux Row’s Distiller’s Collection. The first is from their Rebel collection. It is a wheated bourbon that’s at least 6 years old and clocks in at 113 proof. The second is from their Ezra Brooks collection. It is a sour mash bourbon that’s at least 5 years old and clocks in at 107 proof.

 

[wingman]

@gurgalunas or anyone.. have an opinion of these ??
Our latest store pick single barrels have arrived. They are from Lux Row’s Distiller’s Collection. The first is from their Rebel collection. It is a wheated bourbon that’s at least 6 years old and clocks in at 113 proof. The second is from their Ezra Brooks collection. It is a sour mash bourbon that’s at least 5 years old and clocks in at 107 proof.

That EB sounds interesting. Awaiting the review.

 

[gurgalunas]

@gurgalunas or anyone.. have an opinion of these ??
Our latest store pick single barrels have arrived. They are from Lux Row’s Distiller’s Collection. The first is from their Rebel collection. It is a wheated bourbon that’s at least 6 years old and clocks in at 113 proof. The second is from their Ezra Brooks collection. It is a sour mash bourbon that’s at least 5 years old and clocks in at 107 proof.

I'm personally not a huge fan of Luxco stuff, even though it's generally HH sourced. They usually have younger product in the bottles than HH. That said, the Rebel and Ezra picks sell really well for LS. Good price point makes them affordable.

I get a young, grain-forward sweetness from their stuff. But that fits some palates. See if they have a sample bottle open...

 

[beanpile]

40 minute drive each way for me so probably wont bother..its in Columbia for those who are interested. I was hoping when I saw the title of the e-mail that it was the Old Elk Wheated store pick he has coming... that's be worth the drive.

 

[bajabill]

whats some thoughts on stepping up to a "better" brand, vs stepping up to a better offering from a "lower" brand?

 

[beanpile]

whats some thoughts on stepping up to a "better" brand, vs stepping up to a better offering from a "lower" brand?

interesting question but I think the terms "better/lower"needs to be defined. To me a "better" brand would be anything from Buffalo Trace where a "lower" would be Seagrams but there are some..maybe not on here that would switch that around

 

[bajabill]

interesting question but I think the terms "better/lower"needs to be defined. To me a "better" brand would be anything from Buffalo Trace where a "lower" would be Seagrams but there are some..maybe not on here that would switch that around

would you jump from an entry level woodford to a better grade of woodford, or jump to an entry level Buffalo trace? For instance.