Indyscammer
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$72 at Total Wine in Indy. They've only been open 3 or 4 months.
Official PCF Whisk(e)y Thread (47 Viewers)
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Klobberer
Full House
I'd pay that just for the fancy glass.
I’ll PM you when my first bottle is empty.
Big Jilm
4 of a Kind
I’m beginning to LOVE high proof ryes for an Old Fashioned, and high proof bourbons for an Amaretto Sour.
TheDonkeyKong
3 of a Kind
That take should save you some money.
Klobberer
Full House
I won't argue with you, but I guess it depends on the bottle. Blanton's are single barrel.
Indyscammer
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Speaking of Buffalo Trace, why is their Eagle Rare so rare yet inexpensive? Can't find it here (1 bottle in last 6 mos.).
Eagle Rare is a 10yr. Great bottle at $30-$40. I can always find it, but I’m not willing to pay more than that. Though I am comfortably stockpiled at the moment.
Big Jilm
4 of a Kind
Huh, I will trade ALL of my Buffalo Trace (including store pick single barrels) for all of your Blanton's.
Deal or NO deal?
Forty4
Full House
Big Jilm
4 of a Kind
The NECK POUR of this is good. I cannot wait to experience the evolution as it opens up
FDLmold
Royal Flush
Maker's Mark mathematics time.
The MM101 contains 689mL of "barrel liquor", plus 61mL of water. It SHOULD cost $39.50 at the rate of $43/750mL of "barrel liquor", but I got mine for $30 back in November/December. Similarly, regular MM contains 614mL of barrel liquor, plus 136mL of water. It should cost $35.20, but I got mine for around $25 (I've seen it near $20).
So, the MM connoisseur can consider that you're getting the regular and 101 bottles at a significant discount from the Cask Strength, or that the Cask Strength costs a premium over the 101 and regular. The data above does not show a proper 101 and regular comparison. Essentially, the 101 is giving you 10% more of the good stuff for about a 20% increase in price, which isn't too much of a premium.
I'm at least one sheet to the wind right now, maybe two. Neat, the aromas and mouth feel are very similar. But it really isn't even a contest. As the alcohol content increases, the astringency also increases. There is basically none with the regular MM, and quite a bit with the cask strength, with the 101 being in between. If I was a neat drinking MM guy, I'd get the regular version, every time.
Later this week, the rocks test. I expect the cask strength to shine.
| MM Cask | $43 | 110 proof | 689 mL | 614 mL | |
| MM 101 | $30 | 101 proof | 750mL | $39.50 | |
| MM reg | $25 | 90 proof | 750mL | $35.20 |
The MM101 contains 689mL of "barrel liquor", plus 61mL of water. It SHOULD cost $39.50 at the rate of $43/750mL of "barrel liquor", but I got mine for $30 back in November/December. Similarly, regular MM contains 614mL of barrel liquor, plus 136mL of water. It should cost $35.20, but I got mine for around $25 (I've seen it near $20).
So, the MM connoisseur can consider that you're getting the regular and 101 bottles at a significant discount from the Cask Strength, or that the Cask Strength costs a premium over the 101 and regular. The data above does not show a proper 101 and regular comparison. Essentially, the 101 is giving you 10% more of the good stuff for about a 20% increase in price, which isn't too much of a premium.
I'm at least one sheet to the wind right now, maybe two. Neat, the aromas and mouth feel are very similar. But it really isn't even a contest. As the alcohol content increases, the astringency also increases. There is basically none with the regular MM, and quite a bit with the cask strength, with the 101 being in between. If I was a neat drinking MM guy, I'd get the regular version, every time.
Later this week, the rocks test. I expect the cask strength to shine.
FDLmold
Royal Flush
Next time I'm down near Indy I might have to do some shopping. I hear the Avon Meijer is great on the right day.
The Peerless is fantastic.
Indyscammer
Flush
Carmel Meijer is where I managed to grab an Eagle Rare bottle. There is a new Meijer opening soon in Westfield. Plan to be there opening day to see what I can get.
TheDonkeyKong
3 of a Kind
Haha! If we are ever at a meetup together, I’ll be sure to have a bottle ready for this trade
gopherblue
Straight Flush
Snagged a lone MWND Act 7 gathering dust at a larger shop not too far away. A bit over retail, but not like I’m going to find many more. Another shop (that I've mentioned previously with their "below wine-searcher" price of $300 on ETL), had a Willett FE 6 year old rye for...$1K. Hard pass.
How much was that cwc inlay??
gopherblue
Straight Flush
About $80 back in the day. It is Lagavulin, which is hard to find in independent bottlings.
Oh this is your shelf. I thought it was a shot of a shelf in a store.
Indyscammer
Flush
This happened today.
BruceWayne
Flush
no photos, but I can assure you I'm in a good place this afternoon.
we've had a nice flight of Peerless Rye, Buffalo Trace, Crown Reserve, Belle Meade Reserve and now Willet 4yr.
cheers!
we've had a nice flight of Peerless Rye, Buffalo Trace, Crown Reserve, Belle Meade Reserve and now Willet 4yr.
cheers!
Of those which did you like best? I like the willet but I haven’t tried the peerless yet
BruceWayne
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My ranking:
BT, just because... so good. $25/bottle is a steal... A STEAL
Willet
Belle Meade... first time trying it so will put it in the middle.
Crown... surprisingly good
Peerless... this is not worth $100/bottle in my opinion... not even close. This should be $40/max. Good heat, lack of flavors. Big disappointment, unimpressed. I wanted the wow factor, but nah.
BT, just because... so good. $25/bottle is a steal... A STEAL
Willet
Belle Meade... first time trying it so will put it in the middle.
Crown... surprisingly good
Peerless... this is not worth $100/bottle in my opinion... not even close. This should be $40/max. Good heat, lack of flavors. Big disappointment, unimpressed. I wanted the wow factor, but nah.
Great feedback. I really like the herbal grassy notes in the willet. I’m looking for more of that profile.
Klobberer
Full House
Try a Willett Blanton's blend. 20 Willett 80 Blanton's...
wheated and rye mix? I’ll try it. Although my Blantons only has one more pour left. Cant find another. Don’t want to line up for it either.
I’m sure someone on here can get you a blantons
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