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  1. armedferret

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    #1501 armedferret, Nov 9, 2023
    Back at the Mothership (Jack Rose) for another Willett tasting. The 2023 8yr wheated (Bill agreed the first couple werent great but hasnt tasted this one yet, just got it yesterday or today i believe he said), Voyage of the Beagle and Eau de Vie (two spectacular ryes that for some reason havent sold out yet) and then the proof goes higher.

    138.4* Bourbon Bonanza 2022, 142.4* Trinidad Sour, and 148* (!!) Haz-Matters.

    Hoo boy. Warm night.
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    #1504 armedferret, Nov 10, 2023
    Louisville? I know my geography sir. ;)
     
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    #1505 soulsea, Nov 10, 2023
    Some heavy hitters the last couple of posts.
    Jealous. :)
     
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    #1507 NbyNW, Nov 18, 2023
    Local place has the Midwinters Night Dram for $200, worth it?

    They also have the Smoke Wagon, don’t remember the price. Decent?
     
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    #1509 armedferret, Nov 18, 2023
    Smoke Wagon uncut is usually a very good barrel-proof. If you're looking for a great old fashioned or a light sipper, the straight is excellent and usually nicely fruit-forward. small batch kinda gets lost in the sauce.

    If it's the Act 11, I'm probably not going to go after it myself.

    I'm fortunate to get to call this gentleman friend, and I trust his reviews completely. He's not steered me wrong, and I've even had him buy a handful of bottles for me completely blind because he assured me they were worth it. Every single one has been and then some.

    https://www.amongstthewhiskey.com/post/a-midwinter-night-s-dram-act-11-port-finished-rye-review
     
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    #1510 HardTen, Nov 18, 2023
    I would pick the Smoke Wagon over the Mid Winter Night's Dram all day long. I bought a bottle of MWND (Act 10, Scene 1) last year and I will not buy another one. Just not my thing I guess.
     
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    #1514 Jack-the-lad, Nov 19, 2023
    I’d like to try a peated bourbon. Can anybody recommend a good one? Thanks!
     
  15. armedferret

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    #1515 armedferret, Nov 20, 2023
    Not sure such a thing exists since bourbon by definition isn't peated.
     
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    #1516 Jack-the-lad, Nov 20, 2023
    Yes, it’s a real thing. Peated barley is substituted for malted barley. Buffalo Trace had a limited release but I’ll probably never be able to find it, so I’m looking for some experiences of others who’ve tried it, and brand recommendations. I’m not a fan of flavored spirits but this seems different and as a long time scotch drinker I’d like to give it a try.
     
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    #1517 armedferret, Nov 20, 2023
    Well heck. Today I learned! Had no idea, appreciate that!!

    Also if you're ever in the DC area I know Jack Rose has a boatload of BT experimentals. I'd bet that even if it's not on the list, Bill's got some in the cellar.
     
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    #1518 Jack-the-lad, Nov 20, 2023
    I don’t know Jack or Bill but if either one has an unopened bottle of BT peated bourbon to part with….:)
     
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    #1519 armedferret, Nov 20, 2023

    lol......Bill Thomas, he owns Jack Rose (biggest publicly-available collection in NA, second largest in the world, any given day 2700-2800 bottles *OPEN*) Pre-covid he was moving over 10k bottles a year--by the dram.

    If he's got it, he's amenable to a discussion for sure.
     
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    #1522 armedferret, Nov 23, 2023
    Started with the usual when operating the smoker....

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    Then moved onwards to the 10yr....

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    No photo but we also both had a lil TH Handy. Now putting together a few handshakes for our annual secret santa exchange. Makers BEP, Michters 10, Handy, a VERY superb Elijah private barrel, and an equally superb Old Elk rum-finished rye.

    Recipient had better appreciate it. :p
     
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    #1523 soulsea, Nov 23, 2023
    @armedferret

    Btw, the SFTB is the smoothest 130 I’ve ever had, even more so than the BTAC releases. At around 230 market value it is incredible value, in fact I would pick it over all the BTACs other than the WLW.
     
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    #1524 armedferret, Nov 23, 2023
    That's quite the praise. I'll keep an eye open for sure...and you know where to find me if you see another. ;)
     
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