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BourbonBinder said:
Mine? I didn’t know you had a GTS? How did you come about that? It was very good, albeit not as good as my 2017 (129.2 Proof). Could be because of the lower then usual proof (116.9).

Correction: it was actually the 2019 release, not 2018, which was 124.9 Proof.
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Matt, I hit a little $500 lottery win a few months back and used some of the found funds to buy a 2018 on the secondary market. Wanted to have at least one semi-baller bottle for special occasions.

I have heard from GTS drinkers that the 2019 release was disappointing. And that the 2018 release was excellent. I'll find out soon, just looking for the right occasion and company.
 
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icehog3 said:
Matt, I hit a little $500 lottery win a few months back and used some of the found funds to buy a 2018 on the secondary market. Wanted to have at least one semi-baller bottle for special occasions.

I have heard from GTS drinkers that the 2019 release was disappointing. And that the 2018 release was excellent. I'll find out soon, just looking for the right occasion and company.
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Yeah 2019 was substandard all the way around. I even challenged a restauarant on the authenticity of their bottle it was so far off. 2013 at 128.2 is my favorite.
 
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icehog3 said:
Matt, I hit a little $500 lottery win a few months back and used some of the found funds to buy a 2018 on the secondary market. Wanted to have at least one semi-baller bottle for special occasions.

I have heard from GTS drinkers that the 2019 release was disappointing. And that the 2018 release was excellent. I'll find out soon, just looking for the right occasion and company.
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Congratulations that’s quite a special occasion bottle to have in the collection! Low secondary prices I hope! I’ve had a sample of the 2016 GTS, which was the 2nd highest proofed in its long history in the BTAC, actually by only 0.07 proofs at 144.1. I enjoyed mine neat both glasses.

As far as the 2019 being disappointing...hey it’s a GTS, which no matter how it is by comparison to mine or the 2016, I’m going to enjoy it no matter what, because to most people, it’s a rare occasion and a privilege meant for enjoyment. After all there are only 19 separate George T Stagg releases since 2002, that’s a pretty exclusive club to be a part of.

If I ever get to the point of being overly critical with something as rare as George T Stagg, then that will be the end of my Bourbon journey


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BourbonBinder said:
If I ever get to the point of being overly critical with something as rare as George T Stagg, then that will be the end of my Bourbon journey
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How did I know you drank that HazMat neat, Matt? (y):LOL:

I agree with the statement as well. "disappointing" GTS is likely still tastier than 99.9% of stuff out there.
 
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Two nights in a row of fun. First night was cigars with my downstairs neighbor, celebrating his birthday. Old Forester Rye made a guest appearance. 2nd night was drinks with my upstairs neighbor. He never tried Willett Family Estate Rye before, so I brought that over and he returned the gesture with some Noah’s Mill.




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