InternetExplorer 2,609 Posted January 10, 2016 Author Share Posted January 10, 2016 I think it's silly but I understand why. I am guessing those bottles would have went for $20k+ just because of the news story. Link to post Share on other sites
JubilantLankyLad 1,957 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Bought a bottle of wild turkey rare breed today. Tasting to commence shortly - at 111.8 proof I think I'll have to add some water but I'll try it beat first. There was also a bottle of Evan Williams single barrel but I didn't pick that one up. Link to post Share on other sites
InternetExplorer 2,609 Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 I like WT rare breed quite a lot. Very good value bourbon--goes for like $36-40 here. Elijah Craig announced that they are dropping the age statement on their 12yr. I honestly had never tried it, which is an oversight considering how cheap it is. Link to post Share on other sites
JubilantLankyLad 1,957 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Yeah I liked the Rare Breed a lot. It was fine neat and I didn't have to cut it at all, very smooth at cash strength. I got it for $40CAD so even cheaper than you say, which is astounding considering how much more expensive booze is in Canada generally. I really don't like the EC I bought; you're not missing out on anything IMO. Link to post Share on other sites
InternetExplorer 2,609 Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 I don't know why they call it cask strength. there are other brands that really are straight from the barrel, and there is always batch variation for the proof. Rare breed has been produced at 111.8 for like a year+, which tells me they are specifically aiming for that proof, which is impossible to consistently hit without adding water. tldr there are a number of legally enforced phrases/terms, but single barrel, small batch, barrel proof, barrel number listing, etc. are not. Link to post Share on other sites
Theraflu 1,035 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Been sipping on a bottle of regular Jefferson's. Not great, similar to the Elijah Craig, but not quite as sweet. A friend has the Reserve, and it's definitely much better. Link to post Share on other sites
JubilantLankyLad 1,957 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Yeah Rare Breed is a blend so cask strength is clearly going to be a euphamism and not literal. Link to post Share on other sites
Theraflu 1,035 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Got some of this. 108 proof. A nice burn, lots of flavor, really opened up after the ice melted. Pretty enjoyable for $35. Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 My brother just sent me a pic of some Bourbon he bought for us to drink when I go visit him in a couple of weeks. Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 year "Lot B" Elijah Craig Single Barrel 18 year Any good? Do I have to man up and drink these straight or can I mix 'em? Link to post Share on other sites
InternetExplorer 2,609 Posted April 29, 2016 Author Share Posted April 29, 2016 I have had EC23, and it isn't anything to write home about. I am sure EC18 is good, but the bourbon nerds say that 12-15 years is about the sweet spot for bourbon aged in Kentucky/Indiana, since the seasons here are harsher than in Scotland. any longer than that in the barrel, and you start to get this strong oaky taste. EC12 is a little bit on the oaky side, even. so I wouldn't blame you for mixing EC18. Lot B is a phenomenal bourbon, all around. No alcohol burn whatsoever. I would not mix it with anything but water / ice. Spend some time just smelling your pour--it's ridiculous. I don't know your brother, but some bourbon people react very negatively to any mixing at all. Just as a reference point, the bottles are worth about $400 apiece on the secondary market. I know it's not overly relevant, etc. Link to post Share on other sites
brvheart 1,752 Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Just as a reference point, the bottles are worth about $400 apiece on the secondary market. I know it's not overly relevant, etc. Wait. What? What exactly is worth 400? Link to post Share on other sites
JubilantLankyLad 1,957 Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Each bottle of whiskey. Although "worth" is a relative term. You can't pay your Cruz bet off with them, for example. Link to post Share on other sites
InternetExplorer 2,609 Posted April 29, 2016 Author Share Posted April 29, 2016 on the bourbon black market, the two bottles he was pondering mixing with God knows what, would fetch maybe $350-400 each. Link to post Share on other sites
brvheart 1,752 Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Can I just buy these in the store and then resell them? That seems like easy money. Link to post Share on other sites
InternetExplorer 2,609 Posted April 29, 2016 Author Share Posted April 29, 2016 and that is the reason for the culture of lines and crazy hunting strategies. I only have a few bottles like those, and although they are extremely good, I don't think it's worth the effort to find more, because you can find stuff 80-90% as good for $50 and far less effort. Link to post Share on other sites
brvheart 1,752 Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Ah. That's fair. Link to post Share on other sites
Ron_Mexico 4,219 Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 on the bourbon black market, the two bottles he was pondering mixing with God knows what, would fetch maybe $350-400 each. I prefer when you refer to it as the brown market 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Got a bottle of Blanton's Gold Edition for my birthday. I'm going to drink some with ice tonight. Link to post Share on other sites
InternetExplorer 2,609 Posted May 9, 2016 Author Share Posted May 9, 2016 one of the odd export-only releases from buffalo trace--deliberately not released here because people were just shipping it overseas for the better pricing. people gush about blaton's gold edition and blanton's straight from the barrel. let me know how it is! also, I am waiting to hear your take on the other two bottles you mentioned. I'm going to drink Old Weller Antique with my Game of Thrones tonight. Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Haven't tried the others yet. I'm a Complete rookie but this Blanton's is incredible. No burn, unbelievably smooth at 51.5%. Had a double shot with 3 ice cubes and it was great. Link to post Share on other sites
InternetExplorer 2,609 Posted June 19, 2016 Author Share Posted June 19, 2016 looking for updates from dubey! saw some of the mid-tier allocated stuff (Elijah Craig Barrel Proof, Elmer T Lee, etc) on the shelf at a store I shop at occasionally. it was all priced in line with what you'd pay to get it shipped from someone on the secondary market. I am seeing this more and more, and I love it, because it's a sign that the craze is starting to mature. Link to post Share on other sites
Ron_Mexico 4,219 Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 I had an ounce or two of some bourbon brad opened last week when I was at his house. He said the bottle retails for $90. It was suuuuper smooth. Even I was impressed and could drink it without Coke zero Link to post Share on other sites
InternetExplorer 2,609 Posted June 21, 2016 Author Share Posted June 21, 2016 I feel like you're missing a key piece of info Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 looking for updates from dubey! saw some of the mid-tier allocated stuff (Elijah Craig Barrel Proof, Elmer T Lee, etc) on the shelf at a store I shop at occasionally. it was all priced in line with what you'd pay to get it shipped from someone on the secondary market. I am seeing this more and more, and I love it, because it's a sign that the craze is starting to mature. My drinking of the other bottles I posted about will be delayed till October. My Bottle of Blanton's gold is about 3/4 gone though (don't worry I haven't mixed it with anything other than ice) Link to post Share on other sites
Ron_Mexico 4,219 Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 I feel like you're missing a key piece of info Don't you know how to tell a story? First rule is to build anticipation. Or, he's in Alaska right now and I didn't want to bother him. I'll find out. He said it goes for $40 an ounce at the local bourbon type bar Link to post Share on other sites
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