So um, Bourbon thread? Yeah, Bourbon Thread.

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Met my parents at the bar in town for a quick supper. Bar owner always has new whiskeys for us to try. He gave us this one tonight, very good. Very nice light oak finish. If you can find this one for a sample it’s worth a try, $130 a bottle he said.

Costco had this a while back for $68. It’s solid

 

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I may crack him open tonight..

 

[Scott Hall]

Bardstown and Green River in Nebraska now. Never had Green River but the small amount of Bardstown I’ve had have always been solid.

 

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Bardstown and Green River in Nebraska now. Never had Green River but the small amount of Bardstown I’ve had have always been solid.

All the Green River is solid. Full Proof is really good for the price.

 

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Bought a store pick 1792 FP to negotiate price on a Michter’s Toasted Rye, and got it done.

 

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Did anyone see they are adding an EH Taylor to the BTAC lineup? Haven’t heard an age etc, but it’s coming!

 

[Scott Hall]

Did anyone see they are adding an EH Taylor to the BTAC lineup? Haven’t heard an age etc, but it’s coming!

Another BTAC I’ll never own. I don’t think anyone knows but I’ve heard 12-15

 

[GAHusker]

Another BTAC I’ll never own. I don’t think anyone knows but I’ve heard 12-15

I went to a new store today, and they had just about every allocated bottle available (other than Pappy stuff). The problem was that it was all like secondary prices. Weller SR was 70, Full Proof was 160, and the other stuff all over $200. The BTACs were over 1500, and even a handle of BT was 100. It just sucked because I really got my hopes up because I have never seen a lot of it ever on a shelf.

 

[Scott Hall]

All the Green River is solid. Full Proof is really good for the price.

Picked one up today for $50. Very solid recommendation. Has a very nice oaky afterbirth.

 

[Scott Hall]

I went to a new store today, and they had just about every allocated bottle available (other than Pappy stuff). The problem was that it was all like secondary prices. Weller SR was 70, Full Proof was 160, and the other stuff all over $200. The BTACs were over 1500, and even a handle of BT was 100. It just sucked because I really got my hopes up because I have never seen a lot of it ever on a shelf.

I really can’t blame stores for selling at secondary. If people are going to pay it, why not. $160 for full proof doesn’t seem terrible but a handle of BT for $100 is ridiculous. 1500 for BTAC is ridiculous too. People in Omaha are ready to riot when mega saver (gas station chain) have BTAC and ole rip van winkle in the 500-1000 range.

 

[GAHusker]

I really can’t blame stores for selling at secondary. If people are going to pay it, why not. $160 for full proof doesn’t seem terrible but a handle of BT for $100 is ridiculous. 1500 for BTAC is ridiculous too. People in Omaha are ready to riot when mega saver (gas station chain) have BTAC and ole rip van winkle in the 500-1000 range.

I just realized I goofed. It was Weller 12; Full Proof was over 200. I have never had any Weller ever, so I am afraid to spend a lot of money on something I am not even sure I like.

 

[BoBigRed7]

Weller is one if my favorites and worth it.

 

[dsbigred1]

Some friends went down to the trail over the weekend and are bringing me back the new Turkey 8 year 101. Got to sample it next to the 70th Anniversary, the 8 year Japanese release, 12 year, and KY Spirit a couple weeks ago. It’s very solid for the price-<$50

 

[Ironwardog]

I just realized I goofed. It was Weller 12; Full Proof was over 200. I have never had any Weller ever, so I am afraid to spend a lot of money on something I am not even sure I like.

@Scott Hall set me up with my first ever Weller SR and eagle rare bottles. The Weller SR is pretty good, seems like a basic bourbon with a little sweeter aftertaste. He also gave me a sampling of Weller antique 107 which I am saving for the celebration of the birth of my first baby boy which my wife is due in about 6 weeks. My wife’s aunt and uncle live in Kansas City and they claim Buffalo Trace products are a little easier to find in Kansas than they are up here, especially Weller. Anyone on here from Kansas that can corroborate? I’ve put them on the hunt for antique 107, with no such luck so far but we don’t see them only a couple of times a year.

 

[Juro]

Boom. Finally found these two in the wild today! Weren’t cheap though.

 

[Scott Hall]

@Scott Hall set me up with my first ever Weller SR and eagle rare bottles. The Weller SR is pretty good, seems like a basic bourbon with a little sweeter aftertaste. He also gave me a sampling of Weller antique 107 which I am saving for the celebration of the birth of my first baby boy which my wife is due in about 6 weeks. My wife’s aunt and uncle live in Kansas City and they claim Buffalo Trace products are a little easier to find in Kansas than they are up here, especially Weller. Anyone on here from Kansas that can corroborate? I’ve put them on the hunt for antique 107, with no such luck so far but we don’t see them only a couple of times a year.

I’ve heard that as well.

 

[BobbyOG]

I’ve heard that as well.

I live in kcmo. Can confirm KS gets a lot of weller SR. Antique 107 can be found, but it’s tough

 

[Quint]

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Weller is one if my favorites and worth it.

Weller 12 is pretty much my favorite bourbon.

I’m sure there are better bourbons, but they’re not available in my market.

 

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@Scott Hall set me up with my first ever Weller SR and eagle rare bottles. The Weller SR is pretty good, seems like a basic bourbon with a little sweeter aftertaste. He also gave me a sampling of Weller antique 107 which I am saving for the celebration of the birth of my first baby boy which my wife is due in about 6 weeks. My wife’s aunt and uncle live in Kansas City and they claim Buffalo Trace products are a little easier to find in Kansas than they are up here, especially Weller. Anyone on here from Kansas that can corroborate? I’ve put them on the hunt for antique 107, with no such luck so far but we don’t see them only a couple of times a year.

If you are looking for alternatives to Weller that are really good, there are now a lot of great wheaters out there. That wasn’t always the case.. Ben Holladay has some and is just outside KC. The Bardstown Wheated is quite good, as is the Penelope (especially for the price- $30-$40). There are many more, but all of them are going to be more available and cheaper than the Wellers (aside from SR).

 

[Ironwardog]

If you are looking for alternatives to Weller that are really good, there are now a lot of great wheaters out there. That wasn’t always the case.. Ben Holladay has some and is just outside KC. The Bardstown Wheated is quite good, as is the Penelope (especially for the price- $30-$40). There are many more, but all of them are going to be more available and cheaper than the Wellers (aside from SR).

I’ve tried the Holladay after @Scott Hall recommended it, it’s not too bad. I’ve had the Penelope toasted bourbon, that was OK but not my favorite. I usually like toasted but not Penelope. Never tried the Bardstown, is it available regularly in Lincoln? Holladay and Penelope I’ve found pretty easily at WBS and Wall2Wall. Mostly I just want the Wellers to try them and I’ll probably look for a bottle or sample of Bardstown now also.