The Whisky Thread

[dkg1616]

Originally Posted by mmutte

x2.

At 40 it is definitely a winner! Any input on ocean age?

[jsavoie88]

Originally Posted by dkg1616

At 40 it is definitely a winner! Any input on ocean age?

Ocean Age is tasty stuff. A local steakhouse has it as an option in one of their specialty old fashions. I also like it neat or with a large ice cube.

[Mr Kram]

Originally Posted by dkg1616

At 40 it is definitely a winner! Any input on ocean age?

I have voyage 14-16 I believe. All excellent.

Picked these up today. Taylor was on sale for $40. Woodford Oat is supposed to be in high demand. The 1792 full proof is a barrel select. And the owner gave me a Blanton’s display stand as a gift.

[mmutte]

Originally Posted by dkg1616

At 40 it is definitely a winner! Any input on ocean age?

I’ve seen it anywhere from $65-75 around here.

Edit: I take back the $65....was just re-thinking the prices I’ve seen.
Also, I’m not sure I buy into the ocean hype

[e dantes]

This seemed like the right whisky for a Polar Explorer II on an early spring day.




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[SearChart]

Originally Posted by Mr Kram

retail here is $40. i like it a lot honestly. probably my go to bottle at that price.

Is it a good bourbon to try? I only have Scotch and have tried a lot of japanese as well. Would like to try a bit of bourbon.

[Mr Kram]

Originally Posted by SearChart

Is it a good bourbon to try? I only have Scotch and have tried a lot of japanese as well. Would like to try a bit of bourbon.

Of course, taste is subjective, but I happen to like all the Jefferson offerings. This one in particular is easy to drink and priced right for a starter bourbon.

[thedak]

This is going to be the Bourbon of the Year for 2019.

Better than the 2016 Limited Rye. Fantastic Stuff.

I have one coming now at slightly above MSRP.

Get one now if you don't. Will be a $800 bottle soon.

[Mr Kram]

cracked open the oat this weekend.

[dkg1616]

So here is a question...how do I get a bottle of pappy without paying 1,000+ a bottle? I live in Ohio so all bottles are strictly done through a lottery system and I have never won...I really am not even set on any vintage.

Any advice would be greatly appreciate!!!

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by dkg1616

So here is a question...how do I get a bottle of pappy without paying 1,000+ a bottle? I live in Ohio so all bottles are strictly done through a lottery system and I have never won...I really am not even set on any vintage.

Any advice would be greatly appreciate!!!

Very difficult to score a 15 20 or 23 unless you buy a ton of liquor from a store and have a relationship. If you’ll settle for old rip 10 or VWSR 12 you can get a taste for 4-500.

[Rolex addict]

Originally Posted by e dantes

This seemed like the right whisky for a Polar Explorer II on an early spring day.




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That is a great scotch for the price. I have a bottle in my collection.

[ashbaug2]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Very difficult to score a 15 20 or 23 unless you buy a ton of liquor from a store and have a relationship. If you’ll settle for old rip 10 or VWSR 12 you can get a taste for 4-500.

I found a new bar a few blocks from my house offering Old Rip 10 for $15 per 2-2.5 oz pour, and VWSR 12 Lot B for $22/ 2-2.5oz pour. It's otherwise impossible to find in my area, and if you do, it's double that price. Same with Pappy; the bars buy their stock at secondary, so a taste is an arm and a leg... We just don't get a lot of it up in Northern Nevada, since the majority of the allocations go to Vegas (go figure...).

[ashbaug2]

Originally Posted by Mr Kram

cracked open the oat this weekend.

I saw this for $85 yesterday, was debating picking it up. What were your thoughts?

[Mr Kram]

Originally Posted by ashbaug2

I saw this for $85 yesterday, was debating picking it up. What were your thoughts?

It’s good. The oat is kind of like wheat and it mellows the finish. I paid more than that and I’m happy with it.

[ashbaug2]

Originally Posted by Mr Kram

It’s good. The oat is kind of like wheat and it mellows the finish. I paid more than that and I’m happy with it.

Interesting, I might have to go back and pick it up! Danke schoen!

[Dr.Brian]

Originally Posted by Mr Kram

It’s good. The oat is kind of like wheat and it mellows the finish. I paid more than that and I’m happy with it.

I thought about picking this up just to see what it was about, but the local area state stores sell it for $129. Probably not worth that much for me.
I’ll have to keep an eye out when I hit a whisky bar.
I was going to pick up a bottle of Blantons as well but it sold out in less than 2 hours. :(

[Bosbevok]

Originally Posted by Mr Kram

cracked open the oat this weekend.

See me at Bosbevok on YouTube

[Mr Kram]

Originally Posted by Dr.Brian

I thought about picking this up just to see what it was about, but the local area state stores sell it for $129. Probably not worth that much for me.
I’ll have to keep an eye out when I hit a whisky bar.
I was going to pick up a bottle of Blantons as well but it sold out in less than 2 hours. :(

definitely try it. FWIW, I paid $99. value is so subjective since pricing is so crazy these days. there is good stuff for less (including Blanton's), but high end and limited releases are generally into the triple digits, at least that's how it seems.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by ashbaug2

I found a new bar a few blocks from my house offering Old Rip 10 for $15 per 2-2.5 oz pour, and VWSR 12 Lot B for $22/ 2-2.5oz pour. It's otherwise impossible to find in my area, and if you do, it's double that price. Same with Pappy; the bars buy their stock at secondary, so a taste is an arm and a leg... We just don't get a lot of it up in Northern Nevada, since the majority of the allocations go to Vegas (go figure...).

That’s a fair price for those at a bar. I’d probably order if I saw that price given cocktails and beers are 10 bucks anyways

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by Mr Kram

cracked open the oat this weekend.

Now that looks good

[thedak]

[mmutte]

Originally Posted by thedak

I see you’re making quite a run here in NOLA. My favorite lunch is Mr B’s gumbo yaya followed by BBQ shrimp. Old fashioned pre-meal.
Can’t beat it.

[RobearH]

A Sazerac is hard to beat.

[xliang23]

Can't beat an old fashioned on the rocks

[ashbaug2]

Originally Posted by GB-man

That’s a fair price for those at a bar. I’d probably order if I saw that price given cocktails and beers are 10 bucks anyways

My thoughts, as well. If I'm paying $14 for a glass of Bogle Pinot Noir or $15 for the Ol Rip, I'd take the whiskey any day. I, too, see beer (especially craft beer) creeping up. These little trendy micro breweries will sell a less-than-stellar, just-OK Saison or heavy IPA for $11 for a 10-oz pour. I've definitely found myself pulling away hard from ordering beer when I'm out, unless I'm eating burgers or pizza.

[dkg1616]

Picked up these two today (well actually the fedex man dropped them off because it’s impossible to get in Ohio)



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[ashbaug2]

Originally Posted by dkg1616

Picked up these two today (well actually the fedex man dropped them off because it’s impossible to get in Ohio)



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Good stuff. One of my daily pours. I'm currently on the hunt for a 10-year old Single Barrel. They stopped making it several years ago, but supposedly it's worth the search.

[ashbaug2]

A little “state of the collection” of my bourbon bottles. Terrible picture, I apologize; I’m no photographer. (I have some extra bottles of Blanton's, Weller SR, and Belle Meade Cask Strength stashed away in the pantry, as well...) Second one was last night, Blanton’s in my new Blanton’s glass. My toddler actually left me alone and let me have a drink after work. He was busy watching Moana for the third time that day.



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[thedak]