LAP,

I really enjoyed the first and second edition boss hog, but the third edition was so overoaked it was undrinkable. The finish on this version sounds much better, hope it lives up to the reviews!

Nit,

K&l has four barrels of cask strength 10yo whistlepig. This sounds pretty good for $90: http://m.klwines.com/p/i?i=1335318

Yes I've had the WP 10yr store picks, solid stuff. The pricing in Houston is a little more interesting. They go for $70 usually and I was able to score on for $55 at one of the better locals. Good Canadian rye. I'm really interested in a new Lot 40 Canadian rye that 12yrs old and supposed to be barrel proof and $70CAD. Any of 2+2 Whisky lovers with access to a LCBo or providence equivalent hook a brother up.

Also really lucky today at a local raffle and got this Handy for not much more than the K&L exclusive you posted.

ElD are you originally from HTown? Let me know next time your in town we can go whiskey hunting.

Do you guys come across GTS often ?

Other than the rare raffle or a store selling it for $600 no not really.

That’s my unicorn

My pappy got bought for 18 Hundo , not bad

so what are our choices of whisk(e)y's of the year?

kentucky owl

had a good christmas - opened up EHT 4G, 2015 THH Saz BTAC, and Rebel Yell SB 10 year. all 3 delivered strong

People crazy.

that rebell yell sb 10 yr is prob one of the best value bourbon atm imo

Whiskey value buyers,

K&L currently has 62% barrel strength Bulleit for $30. Not sure if I believe them, but they claim it’s a limited one-time special price.

Judge,


I can’t keep up with all this stuff, haven’t even tried Kentucky owl. FYI, K&L currently has Kentucky owl 11yo rye in stock for $140.

Anyone here have pappy 15 they would like to part ways ?

Ha I always told myself if I ever got a 23yr which seems to show up more often in local raffles than the 15, I’d trade it for a 15yr+ the secondary difference in cash or other bottles.

agreed- i bought a 2nd bottle yesterday for $20 over msrp. i never see it around, anywhere in GA. was a very odd find to see it. oh well. worth it to have another in stock, imo.

first off - buy for $140 - no brainer.

yeah tbh I wasn't even blown away by KO rye - although I really liked it a lot. WHen I said it as "best whiskey as 2017" I shoulda put a ? after it because I meant it as more of a suggestion as what my guess of the consensus would be rather than what my vote is. I'd buy it as a choice for best of 2017, though.

There's been a lot of reverberation against EHT 4 grain as whiskey of the year just because Jim Murray picked it. To be honest, I get it, and I really think it is warranted. I love it, I think it is a fantastic pour.

For me, my top 3, in order probably are:

1. Rebel Yell single barrel
2. EHT 4 grain
3. Kentucky Owl Rye

honorable mention: Peerless Rye. It's expensive at $120 but for a 2 year aged, it's really really good.

Also rounding out the top 5 I'd put michters barrel toasted rye.

Judge Holdem I’m a big fan of Rebel Yell 10yr. I’m on my third bottle and have a couple more stored away. However I don’t if I’d count it as they did a 2016 release.

I’m weary of any of the Kentucky Owl products seems a like a lot of money for mystery whiskey. The rye intrigues me can’t think of any 10+ yr Kentucky rye on the market other than Sazerac 18. Still not worth it for me.

I ordered the 4G at a bar that had it as the same price of regular EHT small batch. However I think they intentionally or accidentally gave me small batch. At least I hope they did, otherwise it’s way overrated.

i haven´t bought much whisky lately but when my local supermarket had a 2017 clearance sale i couldn´t resist.
I´m such a cheap Charly but €90 for 3 single malts isn´t bad in my eyes...

Had Pappy 23 at a New Years Party last night...confirmed delicious.

What does a bottle retail for these days?

I think it’s supposed to retail for $250. The problem is it’s impossible to find and is usually found on the secondary market for over $1000.

Good work! I am not a Lag 16 fan but it gets lots of love. Never had Glendronach 12 but lots of other ones at Whisky Fringes. Good finishes and singles, solid distillery.

lag 16 costs me $90 and i happily pay it.

Nice score for the price

man that Rebel Yell 10 Year is good. So glad i overpaid by $20 for a 2nd bottle.