Official PCF Whisk(e)y Thread (45 Viewers)

[Saoliver]

Has anyone else had this? It’s been open for a few months now. I’ve tried it several times and this past weekend I had 4 or 5 others try it. We all agree it’s the worst thing we have ever tasted. Not sure if it’s a bad bottle or that’s just what “American Single Malt” is like. Or I’m just a proof whore and 88 proof just doesn’t do it for me.
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I have a bottle or two unopened. I’ve never tried it.

 

[Klobberer]

Normally I wouldn’t partake on a Monday, but today deserves it.

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That is dark for scotch!

 

[Klobberer]

Just picked up this bottle of A Midwinter Night's Dram—pretty limited yearly release from High West. Waiting 'til Christmas to open it, but wonder if you all have had it before. Wasn't cheap, but I hear they resell for hundreds.

Personally, I think it's over priced at retail($99). Willett Rye 4 yo at $60 and most Sagamore ryes(especially the Double Oak) are better.

 

[FDLmold]

Personally, I think it's over priced at retail($99). Willett Rye 4 yo at $60 and most Sagamore ryes(especially the Double Oak) are better.

I think retail went up to $150. I think. Don't quote me on that.

 

[joeyshin]

Just picked up this bottle of A Midwinter Night's Dram—pretty limited yearly release from High West. Waiting 'til Christmas to open it, but wonder if you all have had it before. Wasn't cheap, but I hear they resell for hundreds.

I’m looking for the encore.

 

[Billy Baroo]

 

[newchipper]

I think retail went up to $150. I think. Don't quote me on that.

Nope! Got it for $99. Store near me has decent prices. $35 for the regular HW double rye. That’s the cheapest I’ve seen it, and I’ve even bought bottles at their bar in Park City.

 

[newchipper]

I’m looking for the encore.

Yeah—this is last year’s edition, I believe. They’re on to Act 10, which’ll be even harder to get. Not really a collector myself, so will just sip over the holidays and enjoy.

 

[newchipper]

Personally, I think it's over priced at retail($99). Willett Rye 4 yo at $60 and most Sagamore ryes(especially the Double Oak) are better.

Willett is great! One of my best rye experiences was a glass of that on the rocks in Nashville.

 

[Bluegrass Poker]

Sometimes you buy a bourbon and wish you hadn’t. Glen’s Creek Distillery is just a half mile past Castle and Key so me and buddy checked it out. Very small. Guy talked to us for 30 minutes about all their products and how they make it and take on the big boys.

I felt obligated to buy something. This bottle is being used for cocktails because it’s too bad to drink neat. And even the cocktails suffer.

 

[gopherblue]

Ugh. If I had known MWND was now $150 MSRP, I wouldn’t have passed on a bottle at $160. *facepalm*

 

[Saoliver]

Ugh. If I had known MWND was now $150 MSRP, I wouldn’t have passed on a bottle at $160. *facepalm*

$220 with tax for me. I passed. I have a full bottle of Act 9 so I’ll make do.

 

[TX_Golf_N_Poker]

Sometimes you buy a bourbon and wish you hadn’t. Glen’s Creek Distillery is just a half mile past Castle and Key so me and buddy checked it out. Very small. Guy talked to us for 30 minutes about all their products and how they make it and take on the big boys.

I felt obligated to buy something. This bottle is being used for cocktails because it’s too bad to drink neat. And even the cocktails suffer.

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So when you went to visit, they didn't offer you samples???

 

[newchipper]

$220 with tax for me. I passed. I have a full bottle of Act 9 so I’ll make do.

Yeesh. Still $99 for Act 9 where I got it.

 

[Big Jilm]

a good fun clean 3 way

 

[Bluegrass Poker]

So when you went to visit, they didn't offer you samples???

Yeah. But I was a sucker and bought one anyway.

 

[TX_Golf_N_Poker]

a good fun clean 3 way

This was great. So how hard is KC18 to get and what would it set me back if I find it in a store. Not secondary.

 

[FDLmold]

This was great. So how hard is KC18 to get and what would it set me back if I find it in a store. Not secondary.

170 or so is MSRP

 

[wolfpack]

This was great. So how hard is KC18 to get and what would it set me back if I find it in a store. Not secondary.

Issy of mine just picked one up from a local store today. They got in 3 cases and it was 181 out the door

 

[FDLmold]

Issy of mine just picked one up from a local store today. They got in 3 cases and it was 181 out the door

A Costco about 90 minutes from me has KC18 for $140 plus tax. Good deal for those guys!

 

[FDLmold]

Sorry I was off by a few bucks.

 

[Pinkdan]

Sorry I was off by a few bucks.
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I’ll take it if you don’t want it

 

[FDLmold]

I’ll take it if you don’t want it

lol not my photo, but if I mosey in to my Costco and the KC18 is there at that price, my LIMIT 1 bottle is all yours my friend.

 

[Big Jilm]

lol not my photo, but if I mosey in to my Costco and the KC18 is there at that price, my LIMIT 1 bottle is all yours my friend.

I would LOVE one as well (just bring a friend!). I missed one today in my town. It was the only bottle to hit the state so far that I have seen. I heard it went to a restaurant though...

 

[Saoliver]

I’ll take it if you don’t want it

Oh boy.

I’ve got one coming in the mail… from you.

 

[Big Jilm]

This years OR state lottery, pretty weak this year....but I'm a gamblin man

#3 Old Fitz 17
#4 OF BB
#3 Yellowstone LE22 (this is on a few shelves now in town, no one wants it)
#6 Weller CYPB
#24 Weller FP!!
#18 Elmers

BTAC and Pappy usually included in the lottery. I hope this doesn't mean we are not getting any

 

[Big Jilm]

NECK POUR!

 

[Saoliver]

Thank you @JustDave. This is a pretty good pour. The nose is all berries and vanilla. The palate is cherry, vanilla, oak, and spice. All well balanced.

 

[Saoliver]

Thanks for this one too @JustDave. The nose is funky. I do get some Not Your Father’s Root Beer on the nose. The palate is very good. Vanilla, sour oak (that I like) and good spice. A pretty good finish where that root beer shows again as the finish fades out. This one is pretty good, but I prefer the Cherry Gobbler.

 

[JustDave]

Thank you @JustDave. This is a pretty good pour. The nose is all berries and vanilla. The palate is cherry, vanilla, oak, and spice. All well balanced.

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Thanks for this one too @JustDave. The nose is funky. I do get some Not Your Father’s Root Beer on the nose. The palate is very good. Vanilla, sour oak (that I like) and good spice. A pretty good finish where that root beer shows again as the finish fades out. This one is pretty good, but I prefer the Cherry Gobbler.

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Glad you liked them. Mash bill was pretty different so not surprising they were very divergent. I couldn’t get past the “this is bourbon” stage with either except that sour oak you found on the root beer float.