Oso planning to go pro
Bump...anyone finding anything tasty in Milwaukee area? Also starting to travel again for work and cover the entire state of Illinois so any leads on where to stop to find some gems would be appreciated. Just opened a bottle of Colonel EH Taylor small batch, pretty damn good.
a coworker brought back from KY a bottle of Rowan's Creek for me. A little strong for my wife at 100 proof so she's sticking with Jefferson's, so it's all mine.
I was able to get a bottle of eagle rare about a month ago at Total Wine in Greenfield. Sorry for contributing to the Buffalo Trace "circle jerk"
Locally, I like Driftless Glen. Made in Baraboo.IMO, still doesn't see right to drink bourbon not made in KY, but DG was pretty decent for a newer craft brand. I'm pretty sure it is their own juice too, not sourced.
BT is a good every day drinker. I don't get the hate for them.Wild turkey on the other hand, don't get the love for them.R/bourbon is a great place to learn about bourbon and read reviews. Bourbon became my covid hobby and I learned a ton from that sub.
It's a beautiful place right down by the river, but I'm not sure its all that good. Fine for mixers. Personally, if I'm going with Wisconsin made, I choose Hatch.
BT has been WAY WAY over hyped. BT is a fine bourbon when it was $19 a bottle. ER was a good 10 year when it was $28 a bottle. Now that it's allocated / limited here in Chicago - GTFO. It's not that good. WT100 is every bit as good as BT. Also the fact EHTSiB & Rye are now nowhere to find is a crime. Also, WLW > Any Pappy. For solid items you can see on shelves getting Little Book when it comes out is great find.
Bringing this topic back from the dead... I purchased a bottle of Very Olde St. Nick 12 year Antique barrel bourbon yesterday.Haven't cracked it yet, anyone had it before? Thoughts?
Looks like I finally have a reason to crack this baby open tonight!
What did you think? I enjoyed it but at the price I was expecting more. Would much rather have Stagg Jr which you can find on secondary for less than the st nick. Really enjoyed the Woodford Reserve Masters Collection Batch Proof I found recently.
Picked up Henry McKenna 10 year. It was $35 until it won best in show in 2019 at the SF Spirits Competition. Not available in Oregon, my wife was doing a client visit and got hooked up with a bottle. Excellent stuff, nice heat at 100 proof.
Yeah, that used to be one of go to bottles for a while. But then that damn award and the bourbon craze ruined it.
I can buy BT at my little town grocery store.
Pedro won 69 games in his big league career- almost all in relief. Had 2.42 ERA in 26 post postseason innings. Big part of the Big Red Machine’s two world championships.
For solid items you can see on shelves getting Little Book when it comes out is great find.