TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 tonight. i've drunk. many things. Oban little bay. Johnny Walker Plat. 1792 Barrel Proof. Elmer T. Lee 2016 and some beers. Overall...terrific night. I've also listened to some great records! Jenny Lewis and the Watson Twins - Rabbit Fur Coat, which lead me to Rilo Kiley - More Adventurous, and then Cursive - Such Blinding Stars for Starving Eyes. Next up...who knows? Group Buy Guy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Group Buy Guy Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 1 minute ago, The Ghost of Randy Savage said: tonight. i've drunk. many things. Oban little bay. Johnny Walker Plat. 1792 Barrel Proof. Elmer T. Lee 2016 and some beers. Overall...terrific night. I've also listened to some great records! Jenny Lewis and the Watson Twins - Rabbit Fur Coat, which lead me to Rilo Kiley - More Adventurous, and then Cursive - Such Blinding Stars for Starving Eyes. Next up...who knows? Time for some 80's hair metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 (edited) 37 minutes ago, Secular Haze said: Time for some 80's hair metal. Yes. Dokken. Edited December 21, 2017 by The Ghost of Randy Savage Group Buy Guy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serum7 Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 I was never a big whiskey drinker until Jameson sent me to Ireland twice. It’s amazing the brand loyalty unlimited, free Jameson can build. Now I typically keep a bottle Jameson Black Barrel or 12 year around the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamubro Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Alright, gents -- just had a baby and figured I wouldn't be seeing the inside of a bar for a while, so I went ahead and started collecting some bottles for sweet sweet consumption at the homestead. I've never kept anything above Evan Williams black label at the house so I feel like this is a step in the right direction. Got some Glencairn glasses over the holidays and overall am feeling pretty fancy, Feel like I have a pretty good start. What you're seeing currently -- Blanton's Original Single Barrel Stagg Jr. Eagle Rare Single Barrel 375ml Basil Hayden's Rye Whiskey Basil Hayden's Dark Rye Whiskey Weller Antique 107 Weller 12 Jameson Distillery Edition -- Only available from the gift shop in Dublin (won it in a blind auction) Booker's Bulleit Rye Super excited to pop the Weller 12 and Eagle Rare Single Barrel. I'll let y'all know what I think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 33 minutes ago, Tamubro said: Alright, gents -- just had a baby and figured I wouldn't be seeing the inside of a bar for a while, so I went ahead and started collecting some bottles for sweet sweet consumption at the homestead. I've never kept anything above Evan Williams black label at the house so I feel like this is a step in the right direction. Got some Glencairn glasses over the holidays and overall am feeling pretty fancy, Feel like I have a pretty good start. What you're seeing currently -- Blanton's Original Single Barrel Stagg Jr. Eagle Rare Single Barrel 375ml Basil Hayden's Rye Whiskey Basil Hayden's Dark Rye Whiskey Weller Antique 107 Weller 12 Jameson Distillery Edition -- Only available from the gift shop in Dublin (won it in a blind auction) Booker's Bulleit Rye Super excited to pop the Weller 12 and Eagle Rare Single Barrel. I'll let y'all know what I think! Enjoy! Tell me that you think of those. I found the Weller 12 to be underwhelming considering how much Reddit seems to be in love with it. Just tasted sweet on top of sweet to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistedshabazz Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 I always see that bookers and am torn on getting it as i think in PA its a 65 dollar bottle i know nothing about. Would love to hear feedback. Bullet rye has been a go to for making this one drink i really like. Going to a friends house for a whiskey tasting tonight. Everyone is bringing a bottle between 30-40 bucks they have never had to share with the group. Hoping for some good stuff! TheGhostOfRandySavage 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamubro Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 2 hours ago, The Ghost of Randy Savage said: Enjoy! Tell me that you think of those. I found the Weller 12 to be underwhelming considering how much Reddit seems to be in love with it. Just tasted sweet on top of sweet to me. For sure! I'll definitely let you know what I think of the Weller 12 once I crack it open. I've definitely heard mixed reviews....those that are flat in love with it and others saying it's not worth all the hype. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamubro Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 2 hours ago, Twistedshabazz said: I always see that bookers and am torn on getting it as i think in PA its a 65 dollar bottle i know nothing about. Would love to hear feedback. Bullet rye has been a go to for making this one drink i really like. Going to a friends house for a whiskey tasting tonight. Everyone is bringing a bottle between 30-40 bucks they have never had to share with the group. Hoping for some good stuff! Thinking of having some Booker's this weekend. I'll keep you in the loop. I was able to snag it for $54 in TX (before tax). Love me some Bulleit Rye! Been a go to of mine for years at the bar. I went to a tasting the other night exclusively for Angel's Envy (at a liquor store) and I'll be damned if Angel's Envy Finished Rye might be one of my favorite Rye Whiskey's I've ever tried. If you haven't had a pour of that...find it. It's worth it. Found it to be SUPER sweet and spicy all at the same time (which I didn't mind)...loved that I had it around Christmas b/c if you could bottle Christmas this would be what it tasted like. Easy to drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistedshabazz Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 Bump this up! Been collecting some stuff as of late and building up an arsenal. just cracked my bottle of midwinter’s night dram which I am really enjoying. there are things that are just not possible to find in PA state stores but easy to find everywhere else which is frustrating. if anyone stumbles across some blatons or weller and wants to hook a brother up let me know! also if people want to do a trade or sale of stuff lets get it going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 34 minutes ago, Twistedshabazz said: Bump this up! Been collecting some stuff as of late and building up an arsenal. just cracked my bottle of midwinter’s night dram which I am really enjoying. there are things that are just not possible to find in PA state stores but easy to find everywhere else which is frustrating. if anyone stumbles across some blatons or weller and wants to hook a brother up let me know! also if people want to do a trade or sale of stuff lets get it going! Blantons are relatively easy, but Weller has gotten harder and harder lately. (I actually don't love Blantons, so I'm not sure how hard it is to find anymore. Used to be pretty easy though.) I've cut down on buying lately because I've just about maxed out my liquor space, but I'll check next time I'm at my local joint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistedshabazz Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 14 hours ago, MachoHommeRandallSauvage said: Blantons are relatively easy, but Weller has gotten harder and harder lately. (I actually don't love Blantons, so I'm not sure how hard it is to find anymore. Used to be pretty easy though.) I've cut down on buying lately because I've just about maxed out my liquor space, but I'll check next time I'm at my local joint. You da best. the top of my bar is fully covered and have some extra bottles in the cabinets of the bar. There is a “premium store” that opened a few blocks from my work so if the weather is nice ill go out occasionally and take a walk and see what they have. You pretty much have to go there to get anything out of the ordinary. It has become dangerous... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeytags Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 almost treated myself for Christmas to a 2oz pour of Whistlepig Boss Hog Black Prince IV last night. It was on the menu, but the bartender told me they were already sold out... has anyone tried any of the Boss Hog series? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batman Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 re: rare bottles, you're better off going to the hole in the wall spots that are off the beaten path. I've found some really good stuff just collecting dust on the shelf. and also, a lot of shops will hook you up if you're buying something else--if you're already buying an expensive bottle, ask if they've got anything else behind the counter. could get lucky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 7 hours ago, mikeytags said: almost treated myself for Christmas to a 2oz pour of Whistlepig Boss Hog Black Prince IV last night. It was on the menu, but the bartender told me they were already sold out... has anyone tried any of the Boss Hog series? Almost bought a bottle the other day, but chickened out. I never get stuff at bars any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistedshabazz Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 3 hours ago, batman said: re: rare bottles, you're better off going to the hole in the wall spots that are off the beaten path. I've found some really good stuff just collecting dust on the shelf. and also, a lot of shops will hook you up if you're buying something else--if you're already buying an expensive bottle, ask if they've got anything else behind the counter. could get lucky! The problem about Pennsylvania is its state regulated so you have to go to “state stores” to get all liquor. Makes it almost impossible to find the really rare stuff. When they do get their allotment for rare stuff they do auctions. Last month they auctioned off those rare buffalo trace bottles and had like 35k applicants for like 300 bottles or something insane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batman Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 (edited) 42 minutes ago, Twistedshabazz said: The problem about Pennsylvania is its state regulated so you have to go to “state stores” to get all liquor. Makes it almost impossible to find the really rare stuff. When they do get their allotment for rare stuff they do auctions. Last month they auctioned off those rare buffalo trace bottles and had like 35k applicants for like 300 bottles or something insane. Aw man that's a bummer. We have to fight allocation down here in TX--distributors unload on big chain liquor stores (Total Wine, Spec's, etc) who allocate their stock to restaurants/bars (big accounts), and if any is remaining it goes to loyalty club high-rollers behind the scenes. It's a joke. I was able to get Yamazaki 12 and Blanton's recently at a small town shop owned by an older Indian gentleman and his wife. The other system I've seen is a more open loyalty system at a small shop, where you can purchase from a shelf of rarities after you accrue a certain amount of points in the shop. I just don't drink that much, but it's a better system than most. Edited December 26, 2019 by batman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistedshabazz Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Bought a bottle of angels envy rye finally. Stuff is hard to track down. Looking forward to cracking it open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdwell Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 my friends here in town all have crazy-ass collections....fucking rocket scientists....I get paid again on the 7th and if my local store still has a bottle of Willet i'm gonna snag one. Been sipping on my Eagle Rare and Weller Antique lately. Got my girlfriend a bottle of Basil-Hayden aged in Port Barrels. Got her mom's boyfriend a bottle of Angel's Envy. He opened up a bottle port he'd been saving since '94 for XMas dinner that was fucking insanely delicious. His collection is decent, but he's more of a beer guy. My friends with their crazy collections here in town often do tasting parties and make runs up to Kentucky every year to do a Barrel pick for their group of deep-pocketed bourbon loving friends. diabretic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diabretic Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 On 12/31/2019 at 3:01 PM, birdwell said: my friends here in town all have crazy-ass collections....fucking rocket scientists....I get paid again on the 7th and if my local store still has a bottle of Willet i'm gonna snag one. Been sipping on my Eagle Rare and Weller Antique lately. Got my girlfriend a bottle of Basil-Hayden aged in Port Barrels. Got her mom's boyfriend a bottle of Angel's Envy. He opened up a bottle port he'd been saving since '94 for XMas dinner that was fucking insanely delicious. His collection is decent, but he's more of a beer guy. My friends with their crazy collections here in town often do tasting parties and make runs up to Kentucky every year to do a Barrel pick for their group of deep-pocketed bourbon loving friends. Your friend in Birmingham wants in on these tasting parties haha birdwell 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdwell Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 15 minutes ago, diabretic said: Your friend in Birmingham wants in on these tasting parties haha I'll see if I can pull some strings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 On 12/25/2019 at 7:00 AM, Twistedshabazz said: You da best. the top of my bar is fully covered and have some extra bottles in the cabinets of the bar. There is a “premium store” that opened a few blocks from my work so if the weather is nice ill go out occasionally and take a walk and see what they have. You pretty much have to go there to get anything out of the ordinary. It has become dangerous... No luck on the Blanton's. If I get a chance I'll check some other places around town. diabretic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diabretic Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 12 hours ago, MachoHommeRandallSauvage said: No luck on the Blanton's. If I get a chance I'll check some other places around town. Blantons is my favorite, I'm not real picky though. I got the "Whiskey 43" richard petty whiskey for christmas, and th ebottle is bad ass (I'm a big racing fan) but holy shit, it might be the worst whiskey I've ever had. Legitimately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 19 minutes ago, diabretic said: Blantons is my favorite, I'm not real picky though. I got the "Whiskey 43" richard petty whiskey for christmas, and th ebottle is bad ass (I'm a big racing fan) but holy shit, it might be the worst whiskey I've ever had. Legitimately. Oh man. Yeah I try to stay away from any kind of novelty whiskey because they're usually cool looking, but disappointing. Blantons...doesn't do it for me. It has a really grassy taste to me. I handed off the last bottle I bought a couple years ago. diabretic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistedshabazz Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 15 hours ago, MachoHommeRandallSauvage said: No luck on the Blanton's. If I get a chance I'll check some other places around town. Much appreciated man. Dont go out of your way. Unless it finds you something awesome as well lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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