Official PCF Whisk(e)y Thread (61 Viewers)

[Saoliver]

One more from Lux Row. Thank you @Big Jilm for finding this Distiller’s Collection! And the Rebel 10yr.

 

[krafticus]

Not necessarily whiskey, but used some planks used to flavor Makers Mark 46 to grill some salmon. Delicious

 

[joeyshin]

It’s so nice out

 

[Dodger]

First go at the infinity bottle. Cheers!

 

[Billy Baroo]

Nothing special, but still good nonetheless! I think this was a leftover bottle from a cash game 2 weeks ago.

 

[Billy Baroo]

Now this one IS special! NC needs to start getting these in their stores.

 

[Irish]

Got lucky tonight, these seem to be in very short supply this year, they're the first I've seen since last summer.

 

[Billy Baroo]

Got lucky tonight, these seem to be in very short supply this year, they're the first I've seen since last summer.

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I haven’t seen one of these in about 6 months

 

[Irish]

Cracked the Ezra first. Interesting. First sip was admittedly not my flavor profile, it had some nice sweet vanillia and caramel and oak, but there was a funk to it, almost grassy and herbal. Similar notes on the palate with some peppery spice, a tad hot. Buuuuuuut giving it some time to breathe immensely helped. Toned down the off flavors, and some baking spice notes emerged. Great mouthfeel and a decently long finish. I'll have to revisit it again in a few weeks (I think a little rest after opening will do wonders here), but seems to be a pretty good whiskey for $50.

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Revisited this Ezra Brooks tonight and as hoped, a little breathing time did this bottle wonders. Thanks for the recommendation again @Billy Baroo !

 

[Schmendr1ck]

Spoiler

 

[Big Jilm]

 

[FDLmold]

About the best value in bourbon right here

 

[BlueChipSpecial]

About the best value in bourbon right here
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Haven't sampled tire dressing before... The nose was always off-putting to me, although the legs on some products seem good (except for when it slings all over freshly cleaned paint).

Or were you referring to the Maker's?

 

[JustDave]

Haven't sampled tire dressing before... The nose was always off-putting to me, although the legs on some products seem good (except for when it slings all over freshly cleaned paint).

Or were you referring to the Maker's?

you really need to let it breathe, 1 minute per year in the barrel minimum. Some really open up with a drop or two of water.

 

[FDLmold]

Haven't sampled tire dressing before... The nose was always off-putting to me, although the legs on some products seem good (except for when it slings all over freshly cleaned paint).

Or were you referring to the Maker's?

I didn’t catch the proof on this. I’ll check the next time I’m in there.

 

[wolfpack]

About the best value in bourbon right here
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I'll go with

 

[detroitdad]

I'll go with

Solid neat, or in an old fashioned!

 

[Pinkdan]

What do y’all think of rare breed bourbon vs Russels reserve in comparison to WT101 for value/ taste etc

 

[wolfpack]

What do y’all think of rare breed bourbon vs Russels reserve in comparison to WT101 for value/ taste etc

I haven't tried russel's, but rare breed is like drinking candy. I can absolutely crush a bottle of it. I think 101 is the best value around, but if you are willing to spend more then definatley get some rare breed.

 

[JustDave]

I'll go with

I have a small collection of bottles at work. WT101 is the only bourbon I stock there. Nice enough that no one complains, not expensive enough that I'd mind if I walked in and it was empty.

Starlight Double Oaked is one of the few bourbons I really like though.

 

[Klobberer]

About the best value in bourbon right here
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Holy crap! That's a shitload of formerly distillery only wheated goodness...

 

[FDLmold]

Holy crap! That's a shitload of formerly distillery only wheated goodness...

It is! Then I looked up and they had another pallet in shrinky dink waiting to be opened when this one runs out.

 

[BlueChipSpecial]

It is! Then I looked up and they had another pallet in shrinky dink waiting to be opened when this one runs out.

The warehouse must be anticipating that they'll sell as fast as the chips at a Chip Room sale...

 

[Billy Baroo]

What do y’all think of rare breed bourbon vs Russels reserve in comparison to WT101 for value/ taste etc

Which Russels Reserve are we using in this comparison…the 90 proof 10yr or the110 proof 9~10yr non chill filtered single barrels?

Rare Breed is consistently great, but I’ve had some phenomenal Russels single barrels. The 10yr at 90 proof to me is a touch too thin and could benefit from an additional 10 proof points. I don’t think it belongs in a comparison with the higher proof offerings. It’s still tasty, but for $15 less I’m grabbing the OG 101($25) over the Russels 10yr($40) more often than not. I think the 101 tastes better anyways.

Rare Breed is typically $50 around here, which is $10 less than the Russels SiB, so I’d say RB is the better value…but DAMN when you get that special SiB bottle!! I pretty much love all Turkey offerings, but Rare Breed is almost always my first choice if it’s on the shelf. Please don’t get me started on Rare Breed Rye

Just my .02c

 

[JustDave]

@joeyshin does seelbach's not ship to VA anymore? trying to order a bottle of starlight cognac finished and it's:

 

[Saoliver]

Sad that I killed the bottle. So good.

Happy that I have a backup.

Sad that I need to find a new backup.

 

[joeyshin]

@joeyshin does seelbach's not ship to VA anymore? trying to order a bottle of starlight cognac finished and it's:

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They never did. I had to pick it up from the warehouse in dc

 

[Indyscammer]

On sale for $45 and $75 respectively. I though especially good on the Oban which is usually closer to $90 around here.

 

[detroitdad]

A 4.5 hour zoom session about shit that you already know will cause you to kill one of your favorite bottles.

 

[Billy Baroo]

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On sale for $45 and $75 respectively. I though especially good on the Oban which is usually closer to $90 around here.

That’s a great price on the KC SiB Select as well! SRP on those are now $60, which is what we pay in NC. Great score!