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ashbaug2 · 1 January 2020, 08:19 AM

Some of my recent pick-ups...
Yamazaki 12
Weller 12 x2
Michter’s 10
Michter’s Barrel Strength Rye
Old Forester Statesman
Old Forester 1910 x2
Yellowstone 101 2019 LE
Frey Ranch x2

The Frey Ranch is from a local farm here in Northern Nevada. Four Grain mash, aged 5 years, 90 proof. It’s a great pour, and it’s supporting a local brand.

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RLX_NY · 2 January 2020, 03:22 AM

Cracked open the WR Master's Collection Chocolate Malted Rye and not a fan at all too much Cocoa flavor and short finish. Not worth the 100 price tag.

BNA/LION · 2 January 2020, 07:52 AM

Enjoyed some of this last night.

Gravity · 2 January 2020, 11:42 AM

ashbaug2 · 2 January 2020, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RLX_NY

Cracked open the WR Master's Collection Chocolate Malted Rye and not a fan at all too much Cocoa flavor and short finish. Not worth the 100 price tag.

Agreed. Wasn’t a fan.

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Bigblu10 · 2 January 2020, 02:04 PM

Picked up this 1.75L monster last evening. It is a great single malt for cigar pairing.

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RLX_NY · 3 January 2020, 08:31 AM

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Agreed. Wasn’t a fan.

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Have you tried HW A MIDWINTER NIGHTS DRAM by any chance? That's another one I been meaning to try but its another $100ish bottle don't want it to be another disappointment like the WR.

BT1985 · 3 January 2020, 08:32 AM

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Well lots of drinking with family and encouragement led to my uncle making me pick up this bad boy for Xmas eve shenanigans!

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Now that’s what I’m taking about.

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_speedmaster_ · 3 January 2020, 08:38 AM

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Have you tried HW A MIDWINTER NIGHTS DRAM by any chance? That's another one I been meaning to try but its another $100ish bottle don't want it to be another disappointment like the WR.

Curious as well.

Grnvette65 · 3 January 2020, 11:20 AM

Midwinters dram is great, not easy to come by. It has a nice cinnamon finish. Def worth 80-100 dollars. Most places have it at 125-140. It’s actually my favorite from high west, I am usually down for 2-3 bottles in the fall. I’m not a fan of the other high west bottles. For around 100 dollars the macallan numer 5 in the purple box is really nice as well.

G8RDPM · 3 January 2020, 12:54 PM

[QUOTE=ashbaug2;10250279]Some of my recent pick-ups...
Yamazaki 12
Weller 12 x2
Michter’s 10
Michter’s Barrel Strength Rye
Old Forester Statesman
Old Forester 1910 x2
Yellowstone 101 2019 LE
Frey Ranch x2

The Frey Ranch is from a local farm here in Northern Nevada. Four Grain mash, aged 5 years, 90 proof. It’s a great pour, and it’s supporting a local brand.

Winning!

BT1985 · 3 January 2020, 12:55 PM

Been drinking a lot of Aberlour and Dalmore lately.

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fusionstorm · 4 January 2020, 02:39 AM

Say hello to my unicorn friend! 2020 is off to a great start!!!

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thedak · 4 January 2020, 02:56 AM

Love the Bowling Pins

ashbaug2 · 4 January 2020, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by RLX_NY

Have you tried HW A MIDWINTER NIGHTS DRAM by any chance? That's another one I been meaning to try but its another $100ish bottle don't want it to be another disappointment like the WR.

Yes, I am a fan. Being finished in port barrels doesn’t make it nearly as sweet as one might imagine. The two ryes used a fairly young, but rye ages faster than bourbon, so the flavors are strong. I missed an opportunity to get one at Costco for $80, and by the time I made it back to my usual shop to get it at $100, they were gone.

Luckily, a buddy had it for us on New Year’s, so I got a good pour then. If you find it, don’t pass it up! Cheers!

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ashbaug2 · 4 January 2020, 07:50 AM

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Say hello to my unicorn friend! 2020 is off to a great start!!!

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Now that’s something special! Cheers!

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JMtimes5 · 4 January 2020, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ashbaug2

Yes, I am a fan. Being finished in port barrels doesn’t make it nearly as sweet as one might imagine. The two ryes used a fairly young, but rye ages faster than bourbon, so the flavors are strong. I missed an opportunity to get one at Costco for $80, and by the time I made it back to my usual shop to get it at $100, they were gone.

Luckily, a buddy had it for us on New Year’s, so I got a good pour then. If you find it, don’t pass it up! Cheers!

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It’s good stuff indeed!

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_speedmaster_ · 4 January 2020, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Grnvette65

Midwinters dram is great, not easy to come by. It has a nice cinnamon finish. Def worth 80-100 dollars. Most places have it at 125-140. It’s actually my favorite from high west, I am usually down for 2-3 bottles in the fall. I’m not a fan of the other high west bottles. For around 100 dollars the macallan numer 5 in the purple box is really nice as well.

Thanks for the thoughts. I'll look to pick up a bottle if my local spots have one in stock.

_speedmaster_ · 4 January 2020, 12:16 PM

First drink of 2020.

ashbaug2 · 4 January 2020, 02:07 PM

Accidentally posted in the Wine thread earlier... oops...

Three bottles I won in auctions overseas. The Blanton’s and Weller are pretty standard, but the special bottle is the birth year (1984) bottle of Wild Turkey 101. Looking forward to popping that one, but it’ll have to wait until I get home later this year. Maybe save it for my next birthday...

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wantonebad · 4 January 2020, 02:19 PM

Blissful trio for some after holiday's mishegoss with nieghbors

thedak · 5 January 2020, 02:24 AM

thedak · 5 January 2020, 02:25 AM

RB14 Cask - Batch D

thedak · 5 January 2020, 02:25 AM

Dubshack · 5 January 2020, 03:10 AM

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teqp · 5 January 2020, 06:13 AM

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Very nice. I like what you have on the top shelf as well!

Sarajevo · 5 January 2020, 08:29 AM

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Sláinte a chara, very nice collection of whiskeys!!

thedak · 5 January 2020, 08:37 AM

2015 PVW15 - Gone

2012 PVW20 - Gone

Solid Evening

wantonebad · 5 January 2020, 02:38 PM

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2015 PVW15 - Gone

2012 PVW20 - Gone

Solid Evening

Any comments on the dream casks? The 32 was one of the best non-Scotch whiskey's I've ever had. JMHO

KrismanX · 5 January 2020, 02:45 PM

Finally opened my Bunnahabhain 25 I picked up on Islay last year. Peat is their best friend and I’m perfectly fine with that. It was beautiful.

2 January 2020, 03:22 AM	#1202
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1 January 2020, 08:19 AM	#1201
ashbaug2 Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Jon Location: Reno, NV Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 1,027	Some of my recent pick-ups... Yamazaki 12 Weller 12 x2 Michter’s 10 Michter’s Barrel Strength Rye Old Forester Statesman Old Forester 1910 x2 Yellowstone 101 2019 LE Frey Ranch x2 The Frey Ranch is from a local farm here in Northern Nevada. Four Grain mash, aged 5 years, 90 proof. It’s a great pour, and it’s supporting a local brand. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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2 January 2020, 02:04 PM	#1206
Bigblu10 Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Jaime Location: Here Posts: 5,606	Picked up this 1.75L monster last evening. It is a great single malt for cigar pairing. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

3 January 2020, 11:20 AM	#1210
Grnvette65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 412	Midwinters dram is great, not easy to come by. It has a nice cinnamon finish. Def worth 80-100 dollars. Most places have it at 125-140. It’s actually my favorite from high west, I am usually down for 2-3 bottles in the fall. I’m not a fan of the other high west bottles. For around 100 dollars the macallan numer 5 in the purple box is really nice as well.

3 January 2020, 12:54 PM	#1211
G8RDPM 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,252	[QUOTE=ashbaug2;10250279]Some of my recent pick-ups... Yamazaki 12 Weller 12 x2 Michter’s 10 Michter’s Barrel Strength Rye Old Forester Statesman Old Forester 1910 x2 Yellowstone 101 2019 LE Frey Ranch x2 The Frey Ranch is from a local farm here in Northern Nevada. Four Grain mash, aged 5 years, 90 proof. It’s a great pour, and it’s supporting a local brand. Winning!

3 January 2020, 12:55 PM	#1212
BT1985 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: USA Posts: 2,911	Been drinking a lot of Aberlour and Dalmore lately. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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thedak "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,703	Love the Bowling Pins

4 January 2020, 02:07 PM	#1220
ashbaug2 Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Jon Location: Reno, NV Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 1,027	Accidentally posted in the Wine thread earlier... oops... Three bottles I won in auctions overseas. The Blanton’s and Weller are pretty standard, but the special bottle is the birth year (1984) bottle of Wild Turkey 101. Looking forward to popping that one, but it’ll have to wait until I get home later this year. Maybe save it for my next birthday... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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thedak "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,703	RB14 Cask - Batch D

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thedak "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,703	2015 PVW15 - Gone 2012 PVW20 - Gone Solid Evening

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