@Willthiswork have you ever tried this one? I’ve been eyeing it, but haven’t pulled the trigger yet. Out of the same distillery as Willet, Noah’s mill, Rowan Creek, etc.
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@Willthiswork have you ever tried this one? I’ve been eyeing it, but haven’t pulled the trigger yet. Out of the same distillery as Willet, Noah’s mill, Rowan Creek, etc.
I haven't even seen that one in my stores.
have you ever tried this one? I’ve been eyeing it, but haven’t pulled the trigger yet. Out of the same distillery as Willet, Noah’s mill, Rowan Creek, etc.
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There is another bottle in that line called “Pure Kentucky”. Bottle looks similar but with a bluish label, but I don’t see it around here.
@Willthiswork I stopped in at this little boutique liquor store where I’m staying and grabbed a couple of bottles I’ve never had.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen either of these in my local stores. The grand old dad isn’t anything fancy ($28), but the Bonded one is supposed to be really solid. It’s a high rye mash, so should have some spice.
I've had the Old Grand-Dad but I can't remember anything special about it. It's been ages and my tasting skills and preferences aren't what they are today.
I stopped in at this little boutique liquor store where I’m staying and grabbed a couple of bottles I’ve never had.
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I don’t think I’ve ever seen either of these in my local stores. The grand old dad isn’t anything fancy ($28), but the Bonded one is supposed to be really solid. It’s a high rye mash, so should have some spice.
I've never heard of the other so I'm very curious about it.
I’ve only had the regular Old Grand dad, which is a pretty low shelf. Fine, but low shelf. I’m only basing it on reviews but the one labeled “bonded” is harder to find and lots of people love it. Especially for price.
I haven’t had the Johnny Drum either, but it’s the same distillery that makes Old Bardstown. Bottle looks very similar. I see OB around, but never this one.
and BTW, I haven’t forgot about the care package I need to send. I’ve had a crazy year and some things have gotten away from me. I have kind of gone overboard at this point, so I may need to send a couple boxes ? have several things I’m excited to share.
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You were correct about the Old Grand Dad. Nothing special about it. Very drinkable and is a perfectly fine bottle, but there is nothing that stands out about it. I have enjoyed it so far (about half way in to the bottle) and it isn't bad to have on hand in the liquor cabinet, but it isn't anything I would go out of my way to find. It is on the low end of mid-priced bottles, and that's what you get.
@Willthiswork Well, for the first time I saw Puncher's Chance on the shelf (see quoted post above). Found it at Costco of all places. I still haven't been able to get excited enough to buy a bottle of Proper 12, but I wanted to give Bruce's whiskey a shot. Plus, it is actually bourbon (I don't drink a lot of Irish whiskey, especially swill like Proper 12 - the reviews weren't good lol)
Here is what they say about Puncher's Chance:
Wolf Spirit Distillery has introduced Puncher’s Chance Kentucky Straight Bourbon.
This is a blend of 4-, 5-, and 6-year-old Kentucky Straight bourbons. Puncher’s Chance leads with caramel, spicy, slightly sweet and creamy vanilla notes, the company says. The palate shows oaky sweetness alongside orange, dark chocolate, leather and baking spices. The finish contains sweet maple and sugar notes.
International sports and entertainment announcer Bruce Buffer — also known as the “Voice of Mixed Martial Arts” — is associated with the brand. “A puncher’s chance means that anyone has the potential to succeed, whatever the odds, if he or she works for it,” says Buffer. “Being the underdog is often the greatest strength. Puncher’s Chance is the bourbon for everyone who believes and lives that credo.”
I'm not a big fan of the bottle design, but meh that's just me. Bruce spent too much time around dudes in Affliction gear!
Finally got my hands on some eagle rare. Apparently it's a bit exclusive out here, even though it's cheaper than a lot of bourbons.
One of my employees gifted for me. He said it was like a drug deal. Manager had to come out, and take him to a back room. Told him there was a limit of one bottle per costumer as they only get 5 crates of it.
Tonight will be sipping an old fashioned or 2
One of my employees gifted for me. He said it was like a drug deal. Manager had to come out, and take him to a back room. Told him there was a limit of one bottle per costumer as they only get 5 crates of it.
Tonight will be sipping an old fashioned or 2
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I like the bottle but not the label
Well, for the first time I saw Puncher's Chance on the shelf (see quoted post above). Found it at Costco of all places. I still haven't been able to get excited enough to buy a bottle of Proper 12, but I wanted to give Bruce's whiskey a shot. Plus, it is actually bourbon (I don't drink a lot of Irish whiskey, especially swill like Proper 12 - the reviews weren't good lol)
Here is what they say about Puncher's Chance:
Wolf Spirit Distillery has introduced Puncher’s Chance Kentucky Straight Bourbon.
This is a blend of 4-, 5-, and 6-year-old Kentucky Straight bourbons. Puncher’s Chance leads with caramel, spicy, slightly sweet and creamy vanilla notes, the company says. The palate shows oaky sweetness alongside orange, dark chocolate, leather and baking spices. The finish contains sweet maple and sugar notes.
International sports and entertainment announcer Bruce Buffer — also known as the “Voice of Mixed Martial Arts” — is associated with the brand. “A puncher’s chance means that anyone has the potential to succeed, whatever the odds, if he or she works for it,” says Buffer. “Being the underdog is often the greatest strength. Puncher’s Chance is the bourbon for everyone who believes and lives that credo.”
I'm not a big fan of the bottle design, but meh that's just me. Bruce spent too much time around dudes in Affliction gear!
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is it fair to say that if your bourbon has a spokesman and a brand image, it's going to be shit?
Well, for the first time I saw Puncher's Chance on the shelf (see quoted post above). Found it at Costco of all places. I still haven't been able to get excited enough to buy a bottle of Proper 12, but I wanted to give Bruce's whiskey a shot. Plus, it is actually bourbon (I don't drink a lot of Irish whiskey, especially swill like Proper 12 - the reviews weren't good lol)
Here is what they say about Puncher's Chance:
Wolf Spirit Distillery has introduced Puncher’s Chance Kentucky Straight Bourbon.
This is a blend of 4-, 5-, and 6-year-old Kentucky Straight bourbons. Puncher’s Chance leads with caramel, spicy, slightly sweet and creamy vanilla notes, the company says. The palate shows oaky sweetness alongside orange, dark chocolate, leather and baking spices. The finish contains sweet maple and sugar notes.
International sports and entertainment announcer Bruce Buffer — also known as the “Voice of Mixed Martial Arts” — is associated with the brand. “A puncher’s chance means that anyone has the potential to succeed, whatever the odds, if he or she works for it,” says Buffer. “Being the underdog is often the greatest strength. Puncher’s Chance is the bourbon for everyone who believes and lives that credo.”
I'm not a big fan of the bottle design, but meh that's just me. Bruce spent too much time around dudes in Affliction gear!
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That is the greatest bourbon bottle I've ever seen.
Well, for the first time I saw Puncher's Chance on the shelf (see quoted post above). Found it at Costco of all places. I still haven't been able to get excited enough to buy a bottle of Proper 12, but I wanted to give Bruce's whiskey a shot. Plus, it is actually bourbon (I don't drink a lot of Irish whiskey, especially swill like Proper 12 - the reviews weren't good lol)
Here is what they say about Puncher's Chance:
Wolf Spirit Distillery has introduced Puncher’s Chance Kentucky Straight Bourbon.
This is a blend of 4-, 5-, and 6-year-old Kentucky Straight bourbons. Puncher’s Chance leads with caramel, spicy, slightly sweet and creamy vanilla notes, the company says. The palate shows oaky sweetness alongside orange, dark chocolate, leather and baking spices. The finish contains sweet maple and sugar notes.
International sports and entertainment announcer Bruce Buffer — also known as the “Voice of Mixed Martial Arts” — is associated with the brand. “A puncher’s chance means that anyone has the potential to succeed, whatever the odds, if he or she works for it,” says Buffer. “Being the underdog is often the greatest strength. Puncher’s Chance is the bourbon for everyone who believes and lives that credo.”
I'm not a big fan of the bottle design, but meh that's just me. Bruce spent too much time around dudes in Affliction gear!
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It's like that here with Blanton's. I kind of get it though, Blanton's is really exceptional. To the point that I only drink it on special occasions and have something else for day to day because I don't know when I'll be able to get more.
Eagle rare isn't an expensive whiskey. I guess they release it on a limited basis, that's why liquor stores rarely have it in stock and limit it to one bottle per customer.
I've yet to try Blantons. Will have to keep an eye out for it
Same with Blanton's. Runs about 60 bucks a bottle.
@Grateful Dude was saying in his neck of the woods shops will gouge.
Think I've only ever seen Blantons at one shop, over here.Same with Blanton's. Runs about 60 bucks a bottle.
Damn good stuff. It is hard to find most places these days. When it comes in during allocation season here they keep it all in the back room, and you only get a bottle if they guys at the store know and like you. Even when it comes in, they tell most people they don't have it lol.
Blanton's is almost impossible to find here these days, and if you do they will want to charge $300-$500 for it. And there are plenty of people that fucking pay that much
. It's absolutely crazy, there are very very few bottles I would pay that much for. The dirty little secret is that they have whole warehouses full of bottles in Kentucky, but they play this game and keep people wanting and searching for it. They could easily supply the stores, but I guess this is their marketing strategy to keep it desirable. The other dirty little secret is that Blanton's is little more than chill-filtered Buffalo Trace (it's almost the exact same mash bill, but they do age in different rickhouses). Don't get me wrong, I love Blanton's, but knowing those two facts makes it real hard for me to shell out big bucks for a bottle.
5+ years ago, that's what it used to sell for around here. Now bars charge $18 for a shot and you can't hardly find it in stores.Same with Blanton's. Runs about 60 bucks a bottle.
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I've been drinking this for about an hour. Impulse buy at the store earlier and I'm starting to feel like it's too much nog
I'm determined to finish it
I'm determined to finish it
You can do it!
They create a fake demand to justify ridiculous prices. Greasy.Blanton's is almost impossible to find here these days, and if you do they will want to charge $300-$500 for it. And there are plenty of people that fucking pay that much
Eagle rare is $65 a bottle here, thought it was kept in a back room and limited to 1 per costumer. Buffalo trace, who distills eagle rare limits how often they distribute
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They are using the diamond strategy on you
My favorite bottle right now is 4 Rose's. Not sure if it's a true bourbon but its blended. Around 30 or so but I dont spend alot of drinks. My dumbass friends cant tell the difference between jack Daniel's and Angel's envy. I used to work at a bourbon bar so I'm slightly better than average
Ye, it is greasy. Pappy, Blanton's, Eagle, Buffalo, Weller, etc....all the same company. They do make Eagle in smaller batches than say Buffalo Trace, so they just can't supply in similar volume. But yeah, around here it is once a year distribution. Before all of this price gouging started, Eagle Rare was a $28 bottle. Around $60 is the new shelf price, unless the store wants to gouge. I've always had an issue with each store being able to decide how much they can sell bottles for. Some stores will still sell at list price for these kind of bottles, but most mark them WAY up.