That second bag is worth it for that haul, Dave! :-)

Opened up the 1792 Full Proof. First pour wasn't great, only the second (semi)-disappointing 1792 FP pick I've had. Hopefully it opens up with time. At least it wasn't pricey.
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Well worth it. I always bring a second bag when I go to KY, probably good advice for any trip though. You never know when the bourbon fairies will show you the way :-)
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My local store got the Widow Jane Black Opal in this morning. Cool packaging, but is it worth the $500 price tag? Not for me.

Anyone have thoughts on the HH grain to glass? They also had a couple of those.
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I tried them all at a tasting, the wheated was my favorite but I didn't think any were worth buying
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Yea, that was what I figured. They have it for $99. I’m being picky on any pickups now. Plenty of good wheaters for less.
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I'd skip the WJ Black Opal at $500, Bob. I'd skip it personally at $100, because I'm just not pick on finished whiskey.

Almost needed a suitcase for some bottles I was gifted in SoCal last month Ben, but I opened 'em and shared 'em instead. :-) :-)

I passed on the HH G2G as well, like you said, better wheaters out there for cheaper.
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Picked up a couple Jack Daniels BP picks (Sal's and Whiskey Consensus to back up the Jay West pick I'm drinking from now.

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Nice grabs, Tom.
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Thanks James.... seems like the JDBP picks are either good or great, I haven't had a bad one yet.

Last night I had a couple pours of the MM Lost Recipe Edition 1.

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I've had the first 4 of the annual Pinhook War Series releases 4,5,6 and 7 year) and enjoyed them all. I saw the 8 Year months ago at Binny's, but passed with the increased price. Thought about it almost every time I went in though.

Well, today they had it marked down $20 (and just 1 left), and I had a $15 coupon, so I bit the bullet.

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Nice discipline on waiting for the price to go down. That’s tough.

I have that on my list but there is more to try then time and money hah.
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Ain't it the truth, Dave! :-)
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I liked the 7 Year better, Dave. This one has a viscosity and sweetness that reminds me of Eagle Rare. Good, just not great.

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Well found some Pinhook 9 at my local Total Wine.

Open this up tonight and see what this has to offer.

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Nice, Dave. Is the Pinhook the 8 Year or 9 Year?
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It is the 9. It’s good. Price is good at $89 at Total Wine. I like the oak that is coming through coupled with the typical caramel / vanilla. Proof is good. It’s worth another pickup. Seems to go under the radar here.
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I'll probably grab one of the 9s when they release it here, Dave, it wiill be good to compare to the 8 I have open.

Stopped int Binny's to see if they dropped anything yesterday. They had 3 Old Forester BS picks (limit 1), two bourbons and 1 rye. I grabbed the 133.8 bourbon. It's hot and a bit muddled, I'm hoping it will improve with a little time open.

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