Official PCF Whisk(e)y Thread (339 Viewers)

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This bottle has greatly rewarded patience and restraint! I opened this bottle on Memorial Day of 2023 and it has developed into one of the best bourbons I’ve ever had! I remember it being really good from the jump, but the nose on this has just gone to a whole different level and it translates into the palate as well. Just wow!
 
Science mandates that I have a small pour of what I think/thought was the best bourbon I had in the cabinet.
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At least for today, the EC18 is just a touch better. Both are fantastic pours, but the nose on the EC18 is what puts it on top for me.

Never thought I’d say that because the nose on the KC18 is crazy good. I got very lucky with my EC18 since I’m aware of the single barrel variance they’re known for .
 
Billy Baroo said:
Science mandates that I have a small pour of what I think/thought was the best bourbon I had in the cabinet.View attachment 1493674At least for today, the EC18 is just a touch better. Both are fantastic pours, but the nose on the EC18 is what puts it on top for me.

Never thought I’d say that because the nose on the KC18 is crazy good. I got very lucky with my EC18 since I’m aware of the single barrel variance they’re known for .
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Hmm that'd be a tough one for me too, I need to do them heads up blind. I believe I'd be in the same ballpark with a nod to the EC. My usual lone criticism on the KC is I wish it was like 10-15 proof points higher, and I can't recall ever thinking that about the EC.
 
Irish said:
Hmm that'd be a tough one for me too, I need to do them heads up blind. I believe I'd be in the same ballpark with a nod to the EC. My usual lone criticism on the KC is I wish it was like 10-15 proof points higher, and I can't recall ever thinking that about the EC.
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Interesting observation. As much of a proof whore I was and still am a little bit, I honestly like the KC18 at 100p. I remember how puzzled I was when I first saw 90 proof on the EC18 bottle. Made no sense being even lower than their standard 94 proof offerings. The EC to me has the perfect concentration and balance of the classic notes in their profile.

I’m just appreciative that I have both in my cabinet!
 
Billy Baroo said:
View attachment 1493828The funk is strong in this one! What’s the story with these guys? This is tremendous!
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Kilkerran (Glengyle distillery) is own by Springbank and operated by the same team that distills Springbank/Longrow/Hazelburn. The whole SB team moves over to operate Kilkerran for only three months of the year. Same philosophy as SB so no wonder they have achieved what they did in only 20 years.

It's an interesting story: Campeltown was about to loose its Reginal status since it had only two distilleries, Springbank and Glen Scotia. They needed at least 3 distilleries operating, so Springbank bought the dormant Glengyle and started operating it for a few months just so the status could be maintained. Now it produces malts that are as good as Springbanks in my opinion...
 
Thanks guys! Confirms my suspicions on pricing, I just haven't been paying attention to the markets like I used too. Haven't bought or sold anything in over 6 months... :wow:
 
Matco said:
What is a reasonable price for EHT barrel proof? My local deli/liquor store has it listed at $599 but said he would sell it to me for $299.... still seems high.
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300 is what I’ve always bought but for. But msrp pricing has never been a thing near me so ymmv
 
Matco said:
Thanks guys! Confirms my suspicions on pricing, I just haven't been paying attention to the markets like I used too. Haven't bought or sold anything in over 6 months... :wow:
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To be clear, I personally have never wanted anything so badly that I would pay secondary. I don't have any idea what "true" secondary pricing is on EHTBP. $100 a bottle is my hard stop, with a small handful of exceptions. I do have a preference for rye, so I did pay $110 for Old Overholt 10, and I would go over $100 for Michter's BP, and over $150 for Michter's 10 and Thomas H Handy. Maybe a few other bottles.
 
Pinkdan said:
300 is what I’ve always bought but for. But msrp pricing has never been a thing near me so ymmv
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I've noticed more stuff showing up on the shelves, especially at this store. Bottles aren't moving like they used to he said so I think that's why he's discounting them so much. He has a ton of different bottles but all at extreme secondary pricing...
 
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