Today's Bourbon

[icehog3]

Tried this at a bourbon and burger joint, It's been in the area 7 years and I found out about it 2 weeks ago. That's ok though because the first 4 pours I requested from their bourbon menu "yeah, we haven't had that for a long time".

Did try the Remus Volstead 14 Year, and it was quite tasty at 100 proof. I'd grab a bottle, but I hear it's $300-400 on secondary.

 

[Palama]

Booker's Bluegill Creek

 

[icehog3]

 

[Hendy]

Yum

 

[icehog3]

Yum

I've got unopened Batches 27 and 28, both of which I have tried and like even better than the 26. When they're on, Barrell really does some great blends.

Little 136 proof night last night.

 

[icehog3]

When you haven't picked up your local FB group's single barrel picks in a while and you stop by a member's house:

I've had the Tumbling Dice and know that's a solid pick. Looking forward to trying the Heaven's Door, never had any version. The EC and Jepson's were just to support the group, Lord knows I am not much for 94 proof.

He also threw this my way knowing I like Pinhook. We'll see how I like the lower proof version.

 

[icehog3]

Last night had these. The Knob Creek is just delicious, thank you Brad!

 

[Texican]

Yo Tom @icehog3 - going to the Bourbon Trail next month, any recommendations or places I absolutely must see?

 

[icehog3]

Yo Tom @icehog3 - going to the Bourbon Trail next month, any recommendations or places I absolutely must see?

I haven't done it yet (GF and I are thinking this summer) so I can't Carlos, maybe some of the other guys in here can.

KBT has a guidebook they put out, might be worth the dough?

2022 Bourbon Trail Passport & Field Guide (kybourbontrailshop.com)

 

[Texican]

I haven't done it yet (GF and I are thinking this summer) so I can't Carlos, maybe some of the other guys in here can.

KBT has a guidebook they put out, might be worth the dough?

2022 Bourbon Trail Passport & Field Guide (kybourbontrailshop.com)

Thanks!!

 

[Hendy]

When you haven't picked up your local FB group's single barrel picks in a while and you stop by a member's house:

I've had the Tumbling Dice and know that's a solid pick. Looking forward to trying the Heaven's Door, never had any version. The EC and Jepson's were just to support the group, Lord knows I am not much for 94 proof.

He also threw this my way knowing I like Pinhook. We'll see how I like the lower proof version.

I've really enjoyed the Dice. Have yet to get into a Pinhook, but soon I gather. Have the next week off and going to kill some brain cells. Don't take time off that much but it's neeeeeeeeeeded.

 

[icehog3]

I've really enjoyed the Dice. Have yet to get into a Pinhook, but soon I gather. Have the next week off and going to kill some brain cells. Don't take time off that much but it's neeeeeeeeeeded.

I don't have a lot of experience with Dice besides having gone through 2 previous bottles of this barrel pick. So good I bought another when a group member offered his to me.

For Pinhook, I really enjoy the high proof bourbon releases with the pinkish label and wax. The 5 year Vertical (goldish) is pretty tasty too, and a bit lower proof.

 

[icehog3]

Grabbed another backup of Booker's 17-04 (Sip Awhile) off a FB group. Definitely Top 3 for me of Booker's.

Had a couple pours watching hockey last night.

 

[Hendy]

I don't have a lot of experience with Dice besides having gone through 2 previous bottles of this barrel pick. So good I bought another when a group member offered his to me.

For Pinhook, I really enjoy the high proof bourbon releases with the pinkish label and wax. The 5 year Vertical (goldish) is pretty tasty too, and a bit lower proof.

I'm on your Team. I prefer the high proofers more. I noticed a couple years back that they started to contain more flavor and less bite. Winner for me.

 

[icehog3]

I'm on your Team. I prefer the high proofers more. I noticed a couple years back that they started to contain more flavor and less bite. Winner for me.

Definitely go with that high proof Pinhook then, I've had the 2018, 2020 and 2021 and all were excellent for my palate.

 

[Texican]

Evening, y'all.

 

[K Williams]

Buffalo Trace. Neat.

 

[icehog3]

 

[icehog3]

Two of my favorites while watching (amongst other sports) the National Championship.

 

[icehog3]

Another Beam night, thanks to Booker and Brad.