The Whisky Thread

[thedak]

Originally Posted by Mendota

That looks awesome. I haven't tried any Michter's yet or the rye. How is it?

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M10 Rye is always a must have.

This 2021 was fantastic.

Much better than the BP.

[TNT009]

SMWSA Black Oak


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[jsavoie88]

Originally Posted by TNT009

SMWSA Black Oak


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Not familiar with that whiskey, but that La Trova!


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[GB-man]

Originally Posted by thedak

M10 Rye is always a Top 10 Bottle....

I clearly know jack #%^^ about whisky but side by side I prefer m10 rye to VW rye.

[GB-man]

[jsavoie88]

Originally Posted by GB-man

You clearly know enough about whiskey!


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[GB-man]

Originally Posted by jsavoie88

You clearly know enough about whiskey!


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If I told you what I traded for that you’d know that’s a lie lol

[logo]

Originally Posted by GB-man

If I told you what I traded for that you’d know that’s a lie lol

First you had my curiosity, now you have my attention - what was the trade lol?

[jsavoie88]

Originally Posted by GB-man

If I told you what I traded for that you’d know that’s a lie lol

I can only imagine. I at least hope you’re happy with the trade.

Cheers!


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[GB-man]

Originally Posted by jsavoie88

I can only imagine. I at least hope you’re happy with the trade.

Cheers!


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18 GTS

Not that it’s crazy or anything but most would rate it above OFBB. I just love me some birthday bourbon for whatever reason.

[jsavoie88]

Originally Posted by GB-man

18 GTS

Not that it’s crazy or anything but most would rate it above OFBB. I just love me some birthday bourbon for whatever reason.

That’s not too bad. If it was for last year’s OFBB, that may be another story. I was underwhelmed with last year’s release (JMHO).

And who doesn’t love OFBB?! Enjoy!


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[logo]

Originally Posted by GB-man

18 GTS

Not that it’s crazy or anything but most would rate it above OFBB. I just love me some birthday bourbon for whatever reason.

Honestly not a bad trade imo. GTS is great, but depending on the year/batch I find Stagg Jr very close whereas birthday bourbon is definitely something different.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by jsavoie88

That’s not too bad. If it was for last year’s OFBB, that may be another story. I was underwhelmed with last year’s release (JMHO).

And who doesn’t love OFBB?! Enjoy!


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I really liked 2019 OFBB. I didn’t try 2020 as heard mixed reviews.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by logo

Honestly not a bad trade imo. GTS is great, but depending on the year/batch I find Stagg Jr very close whereas birthday bourbon is definitely something different.

Yeah there’s about to be a run on Jr as well this year I’m assuming with no GTS release.

[jsavoie88]

Originally Posted by GB-man

I really liked 2019 OFBB. I didn’t try 2020 as heard mixed reviews.

2019 was great. You didn’t miss anything with the 2020.

How’s the 2021?


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[GB-man]

Originally Posted by jsavoie88

2019 was great. You didn’t miss anything with the 2020.

How’s the 2021?


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It’s very good. I felt 2019 had this strong cherry note that I liked but maybe the nose wasn’t a strong showing a bit of ethanol. 2021 has a better nose and a more classic bourbon palate. I’m really extremely green with bourbon. Being able to afford some nice bottles has nothing to do with knowing what you’re doing as you know lol

I took Fred minnicks word for it on this bottle and I’m not disappointed.

[thedak]

2019 was fantastic

[thedak]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Hey....

Send a sample south.

[thedak]

Originally Posted by GB-man

I clearly know jack #%^^ about whisky but side by side I prefer m10 rye to VW rye.

Easy now..... haha

[ashbaug2]

Originally Posted by thedak

I snagged two of these from Costco, the NV-1 batch. It's good. I am not positive, but I think it's that "mystery" mash bill that everyone's been using the last few years, and I have a Hickory Hill 15 year that has the same juice (if I'm correct). I will have to crack it and try them side-by-side.

[ashbaug2]

Originally Posted by TNT009

Latest finds!


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I've been looking for that Yellowstone... Couldn't find the 2020 edition, unfortunately, and it shot up significantly on secondary. I'm still waiting to hear about the 2021 from my guy.

[ashbaug2]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Whoa. That's a fair trade, IMO. I have had a few GTS, currently have my 2019 open, and it's honestly not my favorite. The 2019 Eagle Rare 17 was better, IMO. the 2020 GTS was abysmal. Everyone talks about HAZMAT GTS, but I haven't tried those; I think they'd be too hot for me, the 95-110 proof is my perfect range, especially with aged stuff.

My state gets very few allocations of OFBB, and most go to the casinos. Same with most of the annual limited offerings... I've heard great things about this year's OFBB, though. I liked the pours of 2017 and 2018 I had.

[ashbaug2]

1995 Maker’s Mark 101. Snagged this in an auction last month.


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[GB-man]

Originally Posted by ashbaug2

Whoa. That's a fair trade, IMO. I have had a few GTS, currently have my 2019 open, and it's honestly not my favorite. The 2019 Eagle Rare 17 was better, IMO. the 2020 GTS was abysmal. Everyone talks about HAZMAT GTS, but I haven't tried those; I think they'd be too hot for me, the 95-110 proof is my perfect range, especially with aged stuff.

My state gets very few allocations of OFBB, and most go to the casinos. Same with most of the annual limited offerings... I've heard great things about this year's OFBB, though. I liked the pours of 2017 and 2018 I had.

I also prefer the 100-110 proof range. Seems most guys who are balls deep in bourbon want the hazmat stuff. I guess after awhile you acquire a taste for the hot stuff idk.

I actually like 19 gts because of it’s lower proof by GTS standards. Was great for me as I was able to get several at better pricing than the other years as most loathe 2019.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by thedak

Hey....

Send a sample south.

I’ll message you matt

[TNT009]

Lag16 bottle kill!


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[FLGatorM5]

#NotworthoverMSRP

Shots fired…

[ashbaug2]

Originally Posted by FLGatorM5

#NotworthoverMSRP

Shots fired…

I think most would agree with you on this one... Most whiskey (bourbon for me, specifically...) isn't worth over MSRP, and some isn't even worth that.

ORVW is good, but I've never gotten my hands on a bottle because I'm not willing to spend more than $150 for it, and everywhere sells it for $800

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by FLGatorM5

#NotworthoverMSRP

Shots fired…

Agreed. Most know PVW isn’t the best Buffalo trace product let alone old rip.

But that’s the best bottle for impressing people who don’t know much. Or at least it use to be when I could get them for 399.

Much like watches the diminishing returns with bourbon is massive. After a certain level it becomes an exercise in burning money for kicks.

[cht]

Anyone know of an online dealer that ships Blantons in the USA?