Official PCF Whisk(e)y Thread (32 Viewers)

[joeyshin]

bad news guys. The cork didn't fit

My etl cork broke when I first opened it. I just used a wine stopper

 

[BruceWayne]

 

[Saoliver]

Picked up two of these Jacob’s Well today. Hope they are good.

Also, I traded for a sample of Heaven Hill 17yr and a sample of Stagg Batch 18. Heaven Hill 17yr up first.

 

[JustDave]

I have a bottle with a failed cork (my fault). I need a new cork for it so naturally I was going through open bottles to find one I can finish up. Bring it upstairs and tell my wife “need to finish this up so I can resuse the cork”.

She looks at me, shakes her head, and says “that’s the lamest reason you’ve ever come up with to start drinking bourbon this early in the evening”

I had a calumet 16 cork shred itself the first time it was removed from the bottle.

bad news guys. The cork didn't fit

Very funny!

But in all honesty, a bag of various sized synthetic corks off amazon is a few bucks for anyone with a large collection who has never had this happen. Sucks to lose a cork especially if it is part of a bottle with a cool top, but better to have a backup.

 

[Saoliver]

 

[wolfpack]

The Old Forester Single Barrel program only produces a limited number of barrels each year and will remain allocated based on production constraints. Individual buyers interested in purchasing a single barrel may reach out to your local restaurant, bar, or retailer where you have a relationship to see if they will facilitate a barrel purchase.

Old Forester Brand Team and Old Forester Distillery do not facilitate barrel sales; allocations are handled at the market level. To clarify, this means it is up to the retailer to reach out to their distributor or Brown-Forman representative

 

[BlueChipSpecial]

The Old Forester Single Barrel program only produces a limited number of barrels each year and will remain allocated based on production constraints. Individual buyers interested in purchasing a single barrel may reach out to your local restaurant, bar, or retailer where you have a relationship to see if they will facilitate a barrel purchase.

Old Forester Brand Team and Old Forester Distillery do not facilitate barrel sales; allocations are handled at the market level. To clarify, this means it is up to the retailer to reach out to their distributor or Brown-Forman representative

Who taught Old Forester how to do business? Paulson/GPI?

 

[wolfpack]

Weller wednesday

 

[Saoliver]

Weller wednesday
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Good idea! I should do a blind flight of Weller tonight.

 

[JustDave]

 

[BlueChipSpecial]

 

[JustDave]

I needed a new red spot and something just fell into the cart:

 

[Saoliver]

I needed a new red spot and something just fell into the cart:
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Where? Can I order from WA?

 

[JustDave]

https://www.htfw.com/midleton-barry-crockett-legacy-whiskey
https://www.htfw.com/red-spot-single-pot-still-irish-15-year-old-whisky

Do yourself a favor and get to the free shipping.

 

[Billy Baroo]

 

[JustDave]

https://www.htfw.com/midleton-barry-crockett-legacy-whiskey
https://www.htfw.com/red-spot-single-pot-still-irish-15-year-old-whisky

Do yourself a favor and get to the free shipping.

ships from the UK, I order on Tuesday evening I'll have it delivered on Friday. It's INSANE.

 

[Billy Baroo]

 

[Pinkdan]

I’m drinking beer tonight and it feels like I’m cheating on whiskey

 

[Big Jilm]

I’m drinking beer tonight and it feels like I’m cheating on whiskey

We always do a 3 way, every night

 

[Pinkdan]

We always do a 3 way, every night

 

[Saoliver]

Good idea! I should do a blind flight of Weller tonight.

Not blind, but a 5-way flight. Fresh cracked neck pours from 3 of the bottles. But I know what they are about.

 

[Big Jilm]

A nearly full bottle of Dickel - Leopold was just dumped down my drain. YUCK.

 

[Saoliver]

A nearly full bottle of Dickel - Leopold was just dumped down my drain. YUCK.

Damn! Which one? I might have that bottle and I heard good things about it.

 

[Big Jilm]

Damn! Which one? I might have that bottle and I heard good things about it.

 

[Saoliver]

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Yup. I’ve got that one. What didn’t you like? Not even worth mixing with it?

 

[BruceWayne]

Has anyone tried either offering from Hardin's Creek? I have one of each available to me.

Took the leap myself at retail. Blend of 15/16yr bourbons? Yes please

 

[gopherblue]

Yup. I’ve got that one. What didn’t you like? Not even worth mixing with it?

Well, technically he did mix it….

 

[Big Jilm]

Yup. I’ve got that one. What didn’t you like? Not even worth mixing with it?

Bad after taste, vitamins, and hot sauce notes. Not a pleasant experience imo

 

[TomC727]

One of the funniest SNL skits in recent memory.

 

[Saoliver]

Not blind, but a 5-way flight. Fresh cracked neck pours from 3 of the bottles. But I know what they are about.

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Notes from last night:

Special Reserve is thin. OK at $25. I prefer Buffalo Trace at this price, or Maker's Mark if you want a wheater. Special Reserve is just ok. There is nothing bad about it, but it is simple. I don't understand why people hunt this bottle.

12yr is very good. The age is noticed and the oak is balanced. Would be amazing at 107 or 114 proof, like the Antique 107 or Full Proof. Probably not worth more than $100ish, honestly.

CYPB is very good. But honestly, I prefer Antique 107. And Antique 107 is MUCH easier to find and much cheaper when you do.

Antique 107 is fantastic. It is complex and at a very good proof. The finish is comfy for me. I can often find this bottle around $80ish (even with our super high taxes). I would make this a daily drinker if I could find it at retail all the time.

Full Proof is the nuts. It is complex and the 114 proof is perfect. I love this bottle. But I don't think that I would ever pay more than $120ish for it.

Final notes: Weller has a great lineup. Are they worth the hunt? Yes. Are they worth the crazy secondary prices? No, especially when there are so many other great options for under $100, including many wheaters.