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[Huskee]

This is a really really good rye. It's a relative newcomer to the shelves and it's not inexpensive, but it is really good! It has definite rye character of course but it also has more of a caramel overtone that I usually don't see in ryes too often, but more bourbons.

[Sweaty Paul]

It’s really good

[radiodome21]

The regular Basil Hayden was bought at Costco for like $34. The Basil Hayden on the right was $31 on final sale at Mariano’s (Kroger). Will try it tonight but I couldn’t pass this up.

[barelfly]

A buddy of mine gave me a bottle of the toasted BH for my birthday. Have yet to try it, but others have said it’s good. I have tried the Red Wine Cask bottle and thought it was interesting. The red wine was very subtle.

[Skinsfan1311]

The fried chicken at this distillery is amazing.
The whiskey is pretty good too😉

[barelfly]

I still have not tried anything from Bardstown. I don’t see it here in NM, so must not be on any of the distributors list here.

[Skinsfan1311]

barelfly BBC does some interesting things with whiskey blends. Whoever blends these does a great job. This one is a blend of their own distillate & some older Kentucky sourced distillate. I don't seek it out, but snag a bottle once in a while. I think I paid ~ $65.00. I'll post a pic of the blend, in case you're interested in that kind of thing.We enjoyed visiting the distillery if nothing else, for the restaurant which is amazing.

[Skinsfan1311]

barelfly Here's a shot of the BBC Fusion Series #7 blend. If you ever make the pilgrimage to KY, I can highly recommend a visit to BBC. It's really cool facility. You can Google it for a better info than I can provide on a message board.

[Whiskeyman53]

Preparing for the Patriots game today. With this season going the way it is this year it seems like Sunday is reserved for barrel strength only.

[Skinsfan1311]

As a Skins fan, I can't feel sorry for you..😉

[barelfly]

I picked up an EC 18 yesterday. I have now four unopened EC bottles. I’ve been trying to get the C923 bottle but have yet to see it here in New Mexico.

How do you like this batch?

[Whiskeyman53]

barelfly, I unfortunately have 2 or 3 pours of my EC18 left. It is a great bottle . The EC A123 is fantastic, it's been opened for about 9 months now and has developed more vanilla while taming the proof a little. The other 23's have positive reviews, there really isn't a bad barrel proof from Elijah Craig.

[barelfly]

I had a few of these over the weekend out with the wife. One was decent, one was just ok - different flavor profile with the use of red corn.

But, I have yet to find an Old Fashioned as good as what I make

[Skinsfan1311]

Amen! I make 'em just how I like 'em. It's like steak or ribs...why bother ordering them at a restaurant when I can make them better at home? That's why we order cocktails out that I don't, or can't, make at home. I've never understood how Sazerac was/is ever allocated. I'm not much of a fan.

[barelfly]

Skinsfan1311 - that’s right! I don’t order steak for that same reason! I should go with this for OFs!

[Skinsfan1311]

50/50 blend of these. I'm not a big fan of the standard Larceny, but I did pick up the BP bottle because the C922 release is supposed to be really good. It drinks a little hot, but I read on another board that folks are mixing these and really happy with the results. We'll see. 😉

[Whiskeyman53]

Down goes another one.

[Skinsfan1311]

That's probably my favorite iteration of MM.

[barelfly]

Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel - it’s so yummy!!!!!! As are the peanut M&Ms

[barelfly]

Alan Brice - yep those peanut butter M&Ms are dang good too! But these are my favorite! Especially the green ones!

[Alan Brice]

Give the green ones to the girls. ;-)

[Sweaty Paul]

I do enjoy the toasted barrel.

[Whiskeyman53]

This was a good one. Only a few more bottles with single pours to go to make room in the home bar.

[Skinsfan1311]

Have you tried the John J. Bowman?. If you like the Bowman Brothers, I think that you'll love the John J. It's their single barrel and it's a staple on our bar.

[Whiskeyman53]

Skinsfan1311, I have not. I'll pick up the John J. after the holidays when I do a restock trip to the package store.

[barelfly]

After an OF with my son, I killed this MM BEP bottle. It’s a great bottle - glad I have a backup!

[Skinsfan1311]

WT101 rye is money! The JDSBBP rye in the background is taunting me😉

[barelfly]

Hahah! Skinsfan1311 that Rye bottle…have another one at the lake house. It’s so good! I’ll make sure I put a Blue and Silver Star on it next photo so it really taunts you

[Skinsfan1311]

Those KC wax seals are notorious for shattering. This one did not.
Even the hog is impressed!

[barelfly]

I picked up one of these KC12s last week!

[Whiskeyman53]

Another one bites the dust.

[Attjack]

Peaty goodness

[barelfly]

How is this Scotch Whiskey - I know nothing about scotch. I have a bottle of Balvenie in the cabinet that I’ve had for years, just can’t get passed the dang peat! If I remember, Islay variety is a bit peatier than others?

[Skinsfan1311]

barelfly If you can't get past the peat, avoid this and pretty much all Islay whiskey.

[Attjack]

barelfly Laphroaig is very peaty and I love the peat.