Official PCF Whisk(e)y Thread (64 Viewers)

[Billy Baroo]

Yet to find one of these. I’ve only found the small batch at 90 proof.

The word is now out in full force on these. They’re getting very hard to find here. Rumor has it that this is Buffalo Trace distillate that is re-distilled once it gets to Virginia and then aged 9-10 years.

I think it tastes a lot like Blantons, but has a touch more bite/spice and it has the extra proof that I feel Blantons is missing. It’s a $50 bottle here and I typically get at least 2 when they’re available. I can’t recommend this bottle enough!

 

[joepro]

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I have to be honest, I was a little disappointed. It came off hot, maybe it will settle down after a while. I wonder if I got a hot single barrel?

 

[Billy Baroo]

I have to be honest, I was a little disappointed. It came off hot, maybe it will settle down after a while.

It definitely settles down a bit, but I guess for my tastes, I like the added heat it brings. Could be the single barrel variance in play as well.

 

[JustDave]

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Given I’m in va I’ve been meaning to pick one of these up. Would be nicer if they were producing it instead of just finishing it. Only va distillery I hear good things about regularly is Catoctin.

 

[wolfpack]

Always one of my favorites

 

[Saoliver]

I’ll run this against Calumet 15 and Sam Houston 15, for science!

 

[joepro]

@Billy Baroo

Oh Billy Billy Billy Billy!!

 

[Billy Baroo]

 

[joeyshin]

Thanks to @Pinkdan its different from the bottle I just finished but still tasty

 

[johnnycnote]

I’ll run this against Calumet 15 and Sam Houston 15, for science!

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Right there with you !

 

[Big Jilm]

I’ll run this against Calumet 15 and Sam Houston 15, for science!

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The BJ's sure raved about the 16.

 

[Saoliver]

The BJ's sure raved about the 16.

I may have seen that.

I do like a lot of cherry.

 

[Saoliver]

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Right there with you !

The BJ's sure raved about the 16.

I couldn’t resist. I agree with everything the BJs said.

The nose is sweet and oak. Some cherry and citrus. Spice throughout the palate, with less cherry and a bit more oak than I remember from the 15 yr. But great spice throughout. It drinks hotter than 106 proof for sure. I’m a fan. This is REALLY good. I will let it sit for a month or so to open up, then compare it to the Calumet and Sam Houston 15yrs.

 

[JustDave]

I couldn’t resist. I agree with everything the BJs said.

The nose is sweet and oak. Some cherry and citrus. Spice throughout the palate, with less cherry and a bit more oak than I remember from the 15 yr. But great spice throughout. It drinks hotter than 106 proof for sure. I’m a fan. This is REALLY good. I will let it sit for a month or so to open up, then compare it to the Calumet and Sam Houston 15yrs.

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they gush about it enough I picked up a bottle. I think it is the 'nicest' bourbon I have now.

 

[detroitdad]

I couldn’t resist. I agree with everything the BJs said.

The nose is sweet and oak. Some cherry and citrus. Spice throughout the palate, with less cherry and a bit more oak than I remember from the 15 yr. But great spice throughout. It drinks hotter than 106 proof for sure. I’m a fan. This is REALLY good. I will let it sit for a month or so to open up, then compare it to the Calumet and Sam Houston 15yrs.

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I can read your bourbon reviews all day, every day!

 

[Saoliver]

I can read your bourbon reviews all day, every day!

"Talk bourbon to me." -- @detroitdad, probably.

 

[joeyshin]

I couldn’t resist. I agree with everything the BJs said.

The nose is sweet and oak. Some cherry and citrus. Spice throughout the palate, with less cherry and a bit more oak than I remember from the 15 yr. But great spice throughout. It drinks hotter than 106 proof for sure. I’m a fan. This is REALLY good. I will let it sit for a month or so to open up, then compare it to the Calumet and Sam Houston 15yrs.

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i hear its good, but its just an ugly label, and honestly im a sucker for good graphics and marketing. lol

 

[FDLmold]

Coulda spent a lot of money today, on new items and backups. Instead got some fresh air and took some photos. I found the EC BP 522 cheaper at another store. No rush on any of it. Economy is slowing down around here and bourbon seems to sit a little longer on the shelf.

 

[Pinkdan]

Coulda spent a lot of money today, on new items and backups. Instead got some fresh air and took some photos. I found the EC BP 522 cheaper at another store. No rush on any of it. Economy is slowing down around here and bourbon seems to sit a little longer on the shelf.

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Nice work. Is that the standard price for Calumet 16?

 

[Saoliver]

Nice work. Is that the standard price for Calumet 16?

That is what I paid. I think its worth it for me, because it hits a profile that I like.

 

[FDLmold]

Nice work. Is that the standard price for Calumet 16?

I think so too. He got 3 or 4 cases, so there's almost no way he can mark it up past MSRP.

 

[wolfpack]

Some antique tonight

 

[JustDave]

Nice work. Is that the standard price for Calumet 16?

That’s what I’ve seen it at. And online. More shipped.

 

[Billy Baroo]

It was a good mail day!! Many thanks to @joeyshin for grabbing this for me! Totally caught me by surprise.

 

[wolfpack]

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i regret getting the small batch instead of the full proof.

 

[Pinkdan]

1792 full is my go to for mixers. I mean that in a good way. I’m picky with what I use in mixed drinks

 

[Billy Baroo]

i regret getting the small batch instead of the full proof.

Small batch is a nice daily sipper, but the Full Proof is something special. Suits my tastes perfectly!

 

[Billy Baroo]

1792 full is my go to for mixers. I mean that in a good way. I’m picky with what I use in mixed drinks

I could easily see 1792 FP making one helluva old fashioned! I’m pretty particular with my mixers too. I got shit from my tequila snob friend for using my Don Julio Private Barrel anejo in my margaritas

 

[JustDave]

I was in the neighborhood next door to a local VA ABC store and I decided to pop in while killing time. The guy running the place was complaining to a customer about the taters who come in and hound them for the allocated stuff. Customer asked for 'what's a good VA whisky' and the guy immediately said 'bowmans', so what do you know, some of it found its way into my hands too...

 

[Billy Baroo]

It’s been a long day…Cheers!