re: Whiskey/Bourbon/Scotch appreciation thread

Posted by BourbonSocietyBR

Baton Rouge

Member since May 2015

543 posts

Posted on 2/17/16 at 8:13 am to drockw1

I know it was a couple days ago now at least, maybe longer but someone was asking about Blantons in BR. Leblancs on Drusilla has it in stock for $50 right now.

Posted by gmrkr5

Member since Jul 2009

14891 posts

Posted on 2/17/16 at 9:07 am to jflsufan

quote:
Last time I was there they only had a couple on top of the barrel but had some in those bins by the glass case. Same place they keep the excess Four Roses.

i grabbed one of the last bottles out of there last week. that barrel did NOT last long. i sure hope they do another 4roses one of these days

Posted by jflsufan

Baton Rouge, LA

Member since Mar 2013

4435 posts

Posted on 2/17/16 at 9:27 am to gmrkr5

Alexanders has a Four Roses Single Barrel that they got a few months ago if you haven't tried that one. Not sure of the recipe.

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Posted by gmrkr5

Member since Jul 2009

14891 posts

Posted on 2/17/16 at 9:31 am to jflsufan

quote:
Alexanders has a Four Roses Single Barrel that they got a few months ago if you haven't tried that one. Not sure of the recipe.

i dont think i've had that one. last 4R i got from them about 6 months ago was the last of their previous barrel i think because they had it marked down. Think that one was an OESF

Q-bin has one too i think but i refuse to give them my $$

This post was edited on 2/17/16 at 9:32 am

Posted by BourbonSocietyBR

Baton Rouge

Member since May 2015

543 posts

Posted on 2/17/16 at 9:33 am to jflsufan

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Alexanders has a Four Roses Single Barrel that they got a few months ago if you haven't tried that one. Not sure of the recipe.

They have an OESK warehouse ME that's almost 10 years old I think. Truly an exceptional bottle.

Don't think Calandros is able to do a 4 roses pick right now, last I heard the barrel program is on hiatus. I think they are having some other barrels come up soon, i forgot which ones. Maybe a Whistlepig though.

Posted by jflsufan

Baton Rouge, LA

Member since Mar 2013

4435 posts

Posted on 2/17/16 at 9:33 am to gmrkr5

I believe their first barrel from when Ben was there was an OESO. If you have the OESF then I think that is the latest but not sure.

Posted by gmrkr5

Member since Jul 2009

14891 posts

Posted on 2/17/16 at 9:38 am to BourbonSocietyBR

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They have an OESK warehouse ME that's almost 10 years old I think. Truly an exceptional bottle.

Don't think Calandros is able to do a 4 roses pick right now, last I heard the barrel program is on hiatus. I think they are having some other barrels come up soon, i forgot which ones. Maybe a Whistlepig though.

well, i know where im going at lunch...

I think you're right about the barrel program being on hiatus. i've heard the same. too much young whiskey right now.

whistlepig, thats disappointing.

Posted by Nolaphried

Member since Apr 2011

682 posts

Posted on 2/17/16 at 10:28 am to gmrkr5

Has anyone seen any Wellers 12 year in Nola recently?

Posted by AFtigerFan

Ohio

Member since Feb 2008

3253 posts

Posted on 2/17/16 at 10:53 am to Nolaphried

I'm considering spending my birthday weekend somewhere along the bourbon trail. I've been before but there's nothing wrong with going back. That being said, I'd like some recommendations for where to stay/eat.

I know I won't have time for a lot of tours, but I'd like to visit Buffalo Trace, Four Roses, Woodford (scenery alone), and possibly Willett. Where would you recommend staying (Bardstown, Lexington, etc.)? I'd like to stay somewhere that has a good restaurant within walking distance if possible. I'm open to any suggestions as to food/hotels. Hit me with your best, and if there is a can't miss place, I'd love to hear about it also. Thanks!

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Posted by CBandits82

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Member since May 2012

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Posted on 2/17/16 at 10:56 am to AFtigerFan

Been calling around for about a month and stopping in spots all over and I can't find any Elmer T Lee.

Has anybody seen any recently?

frick the bourbon boom....

Posted by jflsufan

Baton Rouge, LA

Member since Mar 2013

4435 posts

Posted on 2/17/16 at 10:58 am to CBandits82

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Been calling around for about a month and stopping in spots all over and I can't find any Elmer T Lee. Has anybody seen any recently? frick the bourbon boom....

Dorignacs. Prepare your anus.

Posted by LCTigerr

Member since Nov 2007

223 posts

Posted on 2/17/16 at 3:12 pm to AFtigerFan

The woodford inn in Versailles would put you practically on top of woodford and buffalo trace. I stayed there for a wedding last year and enjoyed it

Posted by GTD

N. Alabama via SWLA

Member since Jul 2015

155 posts

Posted on 2/17/16 at 9:01 pm to LCTigerr

Time to move back to Page 1 watching the Tigers take care of things against the Gumps:

FPD: SAOS 9 yr
2PD: JB BIB
3PD: Michters SmB

Posted by drockw1

Member since Jun 2006

9106 posts

Posted on 2/17/16 at 9:30 pm to GTD

I like your thinking GTD...first pour for me in an hour or so.

Posted by highcotton2

Alabama

Member since Feb 2010

9406 posts

Posted on 2/17/16 at 9:46 pm to AFtigerFan

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. I'm open to any suggestions as to food/hotels.

I always just stay in Louisville where there are lots of good Bourbon bars. If you are wanting to buy some Willett it is a good stop but there is not much to it. You can buy some 10yr bourbon and 3yr rye at the gift shop. Heaven Hill is just about 2 miles down the road and is well worth the stop they have a lot to look at. Elijah Craig 23 is about $280 bottle though.
jim Beam has a new visitor center and is also a good stop that is close to Interstate 65. They give you an electronic card that allows you to walk around and sample a couple of drinks of your choice.
Buffalo Trace is the most picturesque.

Posted by GTD

N. Alabama via SWLA

Member since Jul 2015

155 posts

Posted on 2/17/16 at 10:21 pm to drockw1

Just wish the game wouldn't have ended on such a sour note.

Oh well time for Rd 4!