One of the Tucson Costcos had BT for $20 a bottle.
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I'm trying just to find a liquor store in DFW that carries Buffalo Trace products. Specifically I want Old Weller Antique and Weller 12 year old so I can make Poor Man's Pappy.-
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Hmm... never thought about that. I'll have to give that a shot. Total Wine (one of the bigger liquor stores in DFW, in terms of size of locations) doesn't even carry Buffalo Trace. I haven't had a lot of luck with Spec's in the past, though they claim to have the best selection. -
The guy who brusquely told me they didn't have ANY BT products wasn't clear. I asked someone else recently, and they said Pretty much any BT distiller bottle (BT, Weller, Van Winkle, etc) sells out almost immediately, and they didn't have any at that time. The first dude didn't make that clear. Bourbon has exploded in popularity recently and demand far exceeds supply for rare bottles.
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The bottle for the Wellers is very, very similar to what Two Stars is packaged in. The gentleman at TW even said something about this to me but at the time it didn’t register. This was a few years ago.
Ill be looking for these others to see if I can make this blend. Thanks for sharing.Attached FilesComment
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As we speak I have Weller Reserve aging in a toasted barrel. Saving enough original of course to do a side by side in 1 month and again in 2.Originally posted by Buck Flicks View PostComment
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Buck Flicks Amazon, they sell charred barrels of many different sizes. 1L up to gallons. -
Huskee how did that turn out? I am seriously considering getting a barrel off Amazon. I like Weller Reserve as it is, but I'm interested to see how yours turned out. -
Buck Flicks i can't describe it in words really, so so so good. Oakey, caramelly, thick, sweet, goooood.
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It’s a head scratcher to me why some people have no problem getting Weller 12-yr or Weller Antique while others (like us here in Va) will never see a bottle. I blame the ABC govt-run stores, which are next to worthless. Alcohol sales should be private and not state-run.
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Our stores here in DFW only get a couple bottles at a time from Buffalo Trace, and there are two DFW bourbon facebook groups who post their inside information so hundreds of people know about them, and there is usually a line 10-20 deep before the store opens waiting to grab them. Then the same members complain about the people who camp outside the stores. Guess they don't see that it IS them.
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Thankfully we don't have ABC stores in MI, any gas station or supermarket can sell booze and beer. (I've had outof state friends marvel at how odd that is to them to see booze an aisle over from the canned goods) But it's state minimum pricing so the state sets the price not the retailer (tax money). Some stores will advertise "State Minimum Pricing" on signs on the shelves, as if it's a marketing ploy to convince you the prices are low. I suppose that might work for some people, LOL.Comment
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originally from ga, free market. stores compete, great selections and the state still get's their money. load up every time i go down.Comment
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Hit the jackpot on my lunch break today. Went to a few stores and it wasn't until the 3rd store that I found any BT or Weller's products at all. But OH what a jackpot... got a Weller's reserve (daily drinking) AND an Old Weller's Antique (special occasions) AND AND AND.... a Weller's CYPB (VERY special occasions,) which are generally nabbed as soon as they arrive at the store.
Can't wait to get home and do a comparison tasting tonight. I've read that the CYPB is comparable to an Antique/12 year old hybrid, which was the point of getting an bottle of Antique and 12 year old in the first place... to make a hybrid. We'll see.Comment
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The Reserve was good, but not great. I like Maker's Mark 46 better. The Antique was great. Maybe my new favorite. The CYPB was pretty darn good but not worthy of the hype and hysteria it is generating (more because of the false demand Weller's is creating by only shipping a few bottles to a given region at a time than the quality of the bourbon.)
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I recently scored a bottle of Weller Antique in South Carolina recently and it’s definitely now in my top 5. Neat or with a little ice - either way is excellent.
Picked up a bottle of Buffalo Trace yesterday. I tried it for the first time a year ago and was underwhelmed. But I thought I’d give it another try since so many rave about it (thinking maybe the Batch I got wasn’t that good). Once again, I just wasn’t blown away by it. It’s not a bad bourbon, but nothing to write home about.Comment
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I agree. Buffalo Trace is a good "average" bourbon. It's no age statement and blended so they can get the flavor the same in each bottle so there's uniformity at least, but it's also unwheated and lower rye. So if you like the slightly smoother & sweeter taste of wheated bourbons like Maker's and Weller, this will be a little more harsh. If you like the herbal spice of ryes or higher-rye bourbons like Basil Hayden's or Blanton's, this will underwhelm you. I however really like BT for how it plays into the current spectrum of available whiskies, and its price is hard to beat for something already worlds better than Jim Beam & Jack Daniels, in my opinion.Originally posted by ColonialDawg View Post
A high rye bourbon that, to me, seems more subtle like a high wheat bourbon, is Yellowstone. Have you had the chance to try that? You might like it.Comment
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After opening the bottle 3 weeks ago, the flavor has changed a little and is starting to peak my interest more. Perhaps a little air is good for this one.
I just finished a bottle of EH Taylor Small Batch. If it showed up at the ABC store regularly, I’d keep a bottle in my cabinet all the time. It’s a fantastic bourbon.Last edited by ColonialDawg; November 26, 2018, 02:37 PM. -
ColonialDawg Agreed! I can't hardly ever find it around here, but when I do I act!
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I wish I could afford to send all of you a bottle of J. Henry & Sons from here in Wisconsin. That's right, a Wisconsin Bourbon. Finally someone put some of this great Wisconsin corn to real good use. This bourbon is award winning and I'm not just a Wisconsin homer: it is really, really good. check it out. https://jhenryandsons.com/Comment
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Here in GA it seems that there isn't as much of a run on Buffalo Trace anymore, but Weller (even the SR) never makes it to the shelves. Neither one are remarkable in my opinion, and certainly not worth chasing, but to each their own. That said, Buffalo Trace is still something I would point someone that is interested in bourbon to try. It's a good representation of classic bourbon flavors, and not something they'll run away from.Comment
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Despite branching out recently, I keep drifting back to Makers and Makers 46. I've managed to find a few nice unicorn or near-unicorn bottles recently, and some just a couple notches above "typical" that are nice drinkers, a little more expensive, but easier to find: Four Roses Single Barrel, Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit (really enjoy this one,) the Wellers I mentioned previously, the TX Bourbon I mentioned above, and 1792 Total Wine's store pick, which is fantastic... They're all great and different which is nice for variety. But I'm happy with Makers 46, it's easy to find, not overpriced by unscrupulous liquor store owners, and it's got a cool bottle. Checks most of my boxes.
BUT... I'm always on the lookout for, and appreciative of, suggestions for really tasty bourbons.Comment
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Haven’t had BT yet, but it’s on my short list. I’ve tried a ton of bourbons - even many of the more expensive ones - but always come back to a Wild Turkey Rare Breed (or 101 for cocktails and hot toddies).Comment
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