Today's Bourbon
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A BTPS last night.
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So I got EXTREMELY lucky this week. I have been BTAC hunting for about a month now at my new shop near Atlantic City (where I live temporarily). I had been stopping by several times a week and asking about it, each time speaking with a new person (they have 6 managers) . Other times calling in, as I travel for work. The story I heard each time was “we don’t hold anything, we put it on the shelf and sell at retail”. So I’ve been confident about getting a bottle, as I knew the work ethic required. So fast forward to Tuesday, which was the day I heard it was supposed to make landfall. I called in and spoke to a completely new person who said:
“what’s your name, I’ll add you to the list”
Needless to say I was shocked. I asked how long the list was and it was about 60 people. Obviously I was pissed, but kept my cool. I was asked what bottle I was interested in, to which I replied “William LaRue Weller”. The response i heard wasn’t shocking to guys like us. “Well that just moved you up the list considerably, everyone I spoke with wants Pappy Products”.
I made a special trip in as I wanted a face to my name. He told me the BTAC arrived and he was gonna go through it the next day, should my name get picked I would get a call.
A quick minute later, I felt a tap on my shoulder, and the best 6 words I’ve heard in awhile: “one less bottle to worry about”.....
My 2017 George T Stagg finally has a companion. I’ve been lusting after a bottle since @erjaq shared a sample with me more then 2 years ago
I wasn’t going to waste any more time, I celebrated my hard work and luck immediately. Served Neat in my Kentucky Bourbon Trail Glass. It’s an oak bomb with tons of complexity & viscosity.
Retail is king, but still the most I’ve ever spent on a bottle before. GTS was $104
Paid $117, but would buy again in a heartbeat
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“what’s your name, I’ll add you to the list”
Needless to say I was shocked. I asked how long the list was and it was about 60 people. Obviously I was pissed, but kept my cool. I was asked what bottle I was interested in, to which I replied “William LaRue Weller”. The response i heard wasn’t shocking to guys like us. “Well that just moved you up the list considerably, everyone I spoke with wants Pappy Products”.
I made a special trip in as I wanted a face to my name. He told me the BTAC arrived and he was gonna go through it the next day, should my name get picked I would get a call.
A quick minute later, I felt a tap on my shoulder, and the best 6 words I’ve heard in awhile: “one less bottle to worry about”.....
My 2017 George T Stagg finally has a companion. I’ve been lusting after a bottle since @erjaq shared a sample with me more then 2 years ago
I wasn’t going to waste any more time, I celebrated my hard work and luck immediately. Served Neat in my Kentucky Bourbon Trail Glass. It’s an oak bomb with tons of complexity & viscosity.
Retail is king, but still the most I’ve ever spent on a bottle before. GTS was $104
Paid $117, but would buy again in a heartbeat
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Glad the hard work paid off brother!!! What an awesome Christmas gift to yourself! Enjoy it!!!!So I got EXTREMELY lucky this week. I have been BTAC hunting for about a month now at my new shop near Atlantic City (where I live temporarily). I had been stopping by several times a week and asking about it, each time speaking with a new person (they have 6 managers) . Other times calling in, as I travel for work. The story I heard each time was “we don’t hold anything, we put it on the shelf and sell at retail”. So I’ve been confident about getting a bottle, as I knew the work ethic required. So fast forward to Tuesday, which was the day I heard it was supposed to make landfall. I called in and spoke to a completely new person who said:
“what’s your name, I’ll add you to the list”
Needless to say I was shocked. I asked how long the list was and it was about 60 people. Obviously I was pissed, but kept my cool. I was asked what bottle I was interested in, to which I replied “William LaRue Weller”. The response i heard wasn’t shocking to guys like us. “Well that just moved you up the list considerably, everyone I spoke with wants Pappy Products”.
I made a special trip in as I wanted a face to my name. He told me the BTAC arrived and he was gonna go through it the next day, should my name get picked I would get a call.
A quick minute later, I felt a tap on my shoulder, and the best 6 words I’ve heard in awhile: “one less bottle to worry about”.....
My 2017 George T Stagg finally has a companion. I’ve been lusting after a bottle since @erjaq shared a sample with me more then 2 years ago
I wasn’t going to waste any more time, I celebrated my hard work and luck immediately. Served Neat in my Kentucky Bourbon Trail Glass
Retail is king, but still the most I’ve ever spent on a bottle before. GTS was $104
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Some ECBP B519. Seems to be improving a little with time.
Decided to match my socks today.
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Decided to match my socks today.
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Following up with this. I honestly never realized it was barreled on April fools.
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Last night filled by a small ER.
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Awesome Friday at my Cigar Lounge. No grub this time. Went there on an empty stomach and smoked 3 meaty cigars. Also had about 6 glasses of various whiskies. Needless to say I paid a price lol
This is quickly becoming my favorite budget Rye ($26.99). Tons of character and spice
This bottle weighed a lot. The stopper alone could’ve broke through a wall.
First time having this, wasn’t bad just not sure I would buy a bottle.
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This is quickly becoming my favorite budget Rye ($26.99). Tons of character and spice
This bottle weighed a lot. The stopper alone could’ve broke through a wall.
First time having this, wasn’t bad just not sure I would buy a bottle.
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That Old Forester rye is one of the best new whiskeys of 2019. I really enjoy it...
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Thanks man! I’m in the market for a bottle of Booker’s for a New Years Gift to myself. I’m back at it researching what my next bottle will be. I am in serious need of that good ol Beam Funk
. @gurgalunasSo far I am undecided between Teresa’s Batch, Kitchen Table, and Beaten Biscuits. This would be my first Booker’s purchase since mid 2016.
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I was looking at the Beaten Biscuits today myself. Didn't pull the trigger as another store has a couple different releases from '18 and I want to research before I decide which one.
Tonight just some basic EC
I've heard great things on Beaten Biscuits. Looking for that bottle for myself as well.Thanks man! I’m in the market for a bottle of Booker’s for a New Years Gift to myself. I’m back at it researching what my next bottle will be. I am in serious need of that good ol Beam Funk. @gurgalunas
So far I am undecided between Teresa’s Batch, Kitchen Table, and Beaten Biscuits. This would be my first Booker’s purchase since mid 2016.
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