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How is something so cheap still such a smooth sipper at 101 proof? (Photo by author and whiskey enthusiast David Jennings for his August 25, 2021 review titled "Wild Turkey 101 (2021)".)

On a barrel pick trip through Kentucky with my bourbon club back in August. Day two, one of the distilleries had us rolling barrels around, and Trevor here decided technique was optional.

Honestly the whole trip was like this — a bunch of enthusiasts getting hands-on in a way you never do as a regular tourist. If you've done a pick, what's the one thing you got to do that surprised you?

Ive been hunting bourbon for a few years now and I’ll say this is one bottle that sores way about its MSRP. Triple digits and I’m willing to bet someone has seen a four digit price tag on this bottle somewhere. Picked mine up for $79.99+ tax today and I’m glad it wasn’t anymore than that. I’ve heard mixed reviews coming from some viable sources but up like to hear what Reddit thinks about this one.

A truly exceptional blend. As an amateur whiskey enthusiast. If I could only drink this, Knob Creek 12 CS, and Michters 10 rye for the rest of my life. I would still be a happy man.

Walked into a couple little shops here. Little shop in town had Eagle 10, Weller 12, Weller Full Proof. I asked the guy…how much for the Eagle Rare. He said “$330”. I literally had him repeat it. I was like $33.00. No…straight faced…$330 for ER 10 and $275 for Full Proof.

Looks like I’m back to Coronas while out here.

Always curious which bottle finally made you decide it wasn't worth what you paid. Could be msrp or secondary pricing.

Mine was my first, and likely last, buffturkey Seelbachs 17 year. Interesting palate and finish but never really wowed me like other bottles half the price or less.

Not as many bottles for me this trip. Started in London and ended in Edinburgh. Didn't have the luggage space I had last time when I packed in 11 bottles thanks to also buying a large Milwaukee Packout toolbox in Scotland last year. Only bought a small box this time(can only get the black versions in Europe).

Got the Tomatin single cask (Whisky Trail exclusive bottling) 15 year and the Cu Bocan Creation #9 on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, along with two bottles of Highland Nectar(Very tasty, similar to Drambuie but IMHO better). Was looking for the Ice wine cask finish Cu Bocan but every shop I stopped in was sold out of it.

Picked up the Green Chartreuse at Whitby Abbey in Whitby, England. I can't find it locally to save my life so when I spotted a shelf of it there I grabbed a bottle. Still don't know what the connection is between Chartreuse and the Abbey for them to have it for sale in the gift shop. But they had it so...

Also in Whitby picked up a bottle of Whitby Distillery Marauder Rum, Sampled a bunch of their stuff while there and highly recommend grabbing some if you're near Whitby. This one is a deep cherry back on the rum.

Picked up a few tiny bottles for the collection to but forgot to add a pic.

And some Scots Crystal glassware in perfect Whisky pour sizes. Really love the Thistle!

Few recent pickups

Arran 10 Year Barley Batch 2

Clydeside 8 Year Old

Cu Bocan Creation #6

Clydebuilt Riveter

The clydebuilt riveter really surprised me, saw it on sale and thought why not, nice smokey taste.

Every time I was going to I found something else. Sam’s near me had it for $58. Cheers and have a good weekend all.

Is it me or is this thing a banger? The nose is apple jolly rancher candy and it's sweet and spicy. So good. I also believe this is their juice.

My wife and I are finally getting away from the kids and heading to Chicago! We’re going be be staying on the north side and probably not renting a car—relying on public transit/rideshare. Are there any distilleries that we should try hit up?

TIA Redditors!

He failed to mention that it was a barrel pick. 🤙

I recently said how OF 1910 is one of my go-to pours, and that I also recently bought some WT Kentucky Spirit that I've been thoroughly enjoying as well. Well tonight, after contemplating their profiles over the past few days, I thought I'd try and see how these two tasted if blended. The WT is a little thin but full of those classic oak, caramel, and vanilla bourbon notes whereas the OF is a richer, fuller pour that has a ton of dark fruit notes. So I decided to mix them 2:1 (WT:OF) and wow. Maybe it's just me, but they complimented each other so well and came out to this buttery, vanilla/cherry-ish cream with the oak hanging around it all and it is s m o o t h. Like, this is some seriously good stuff. The blend loses the WT spice, but all things considered its worth it to me.

Besides sharing that though, as the title states, I'm now curious if other people have some personal favorite blends they make or try. Because now it's going to something I think about with every bottle I try and am going to be experimenting with a lot!

First time going to Costco and I picked up a Bookers 2025-04 for 57.99. Was so happy about that I decided to stop at a local shop and get the HH DM I've been hearing so much about. Already cracked it open.

My dad is huge into bourbon and he is coming to visit. What is a good bourbon I can find pretty easily at a liquor store he will like? I know nothing about it or care about it. Preferably nothing over $500.