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That there JD barrel proof winter rye is really something quite unique. I do hope they make it a regular annual release.

And on a related note, today I saw a couple bottles of Doc Swinson's 15 years, batch 11 on the shelf. At $170 I decided against it, as I just can't shake the feeling they're probably Beam, Barton, or...

After two months of airing out, I still think Knob Creek 12s and 15s are not as good as even the single barrel store picks that are only 9 years, though I hear older ones are not uncommon. I missed...

If any of you guys fancied Evan Williams 1783 for your bottom-shelf booty, the proof is going from 86 to 90. Whatever the batch size was before, it is now going to be less than 300 barrels aged 6-8...

That is a big part of the reason why I said I think more folks really should attend good force-on-force classes.

Given that H&C Distilling is based out of Nevada, I guess that makes sense.
Well, next time you're out west, I can certainly square you away with a bottle.

Man, that uncut Smoke Wagon is no joke wagon. I'm glad we can get it here for $65. I think it is better than MGP's own Remus Reserve II through IV. Despite the batches usually being in the 110s, I...

If you're in Arizona and you think you'd like American malt smoked with mesquite, the spring 2021 Distiller's Cut from Whiskey Del Bac hit the shelves a couple days ago. 111.8 proof and finished in...

Old Carter has a horse on its label drawn by Sherri Carter. Its name is Brown Dick.

Buffalo Trace and Eagle Rare are pretty good store picks. Against their regular standard shelf versions though, I'd probably go for Benchmark Bonded or Full Proof which are also in the $20 range....

Even if you ignore the price point, I think Old Grand Dad 114 holds its own pretty well against EH Taylor small batch AND single barrel if it doesn't at least edge them out. Some folks don't like the...

I think folks really should go to a good force-on-force class.

About two weeks ago:



Some bottles hit the shelves of two Total Wines in my area around last week, and after a few days of cracking it open, here's some notes after letting some rest in a pour...

Any of you Balcones fans try anything from Ironroot Republic yet?

Picked up a bottle of Smoke Wagon uncut during this week's run. I might not have it tonight since I happened to catch an Owl today but whenever I do I want to compare it to the Remus IV and Penelope...

The sun truly set on it a very long time ago.

Some remarks on recent acquisitions:

Tried two different picks of Jack Daniel's single barrel, barrel proof (bourbons). Harsher than I was expecting even for both of them (both are 134/135). I've...

Yeah, it would have been interesting to visit their Pullman car concept before they had to change things up due to tough circumstances last year. I spoke to two employees named Andrew and Jax when I...

Interestingly enough, the Old Crow chesspieces are collectible items and I've heard folks other than the one in the following article say good things about sampling the contents inside.
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LHS
Stopped at the Grey Hen/Century Grand for a curbside pickup today. They've got an online shop that they're scaling down, but there's some variety.
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Hmm. I would hold off on ordering online since it looks like you might need to call the location or visit in person to confirm the straight bourbon they have is batch #10, which was just released...

Very decent of you to offer. All I've seen online and locally have been Dry State, Confiscated, or one of the rye batches.

Should you find a bottle, I am in Scottsdale but would not hesitate to...

Got that Smooth Ambler in the mail today along with a few samples.

Tonight I tried a 1.5 oz sample of Kentucky Owl bourbon, Batch 10 (120.2 proof) . It smells very close to syrup and has a few...

Midwest Grain Products has announced its intention to purchase Luxco, which has Ezra Brooks, Rebel Yell, Yellowstone, Blood Oath, and Daviess County among its brands. Luxco had? has? some contract...

randyho , I'd love to send you a sample of Jack Daniel'a Single Barrel Barrel Proof rye if you want. It came out last month for a limited run but it blows Whistlepig out of the water.