Glad u enjoyed the trip bro! :-) I've never toured distilleries, only wineries.

I've heard good things about Woodford Reserve but also about Four Roses, both are on my list to try
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I have been to almost all of the bourbon distilleries over the past 4 years, since my in-laws moved to Louisville. If you are at all interested in bourbon, these are marvelous places to visit, as you will learn more about the process in an hour there than reading several books on the subject, IMO. Definetly worth the trip!!
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I don't know if anyone is looking for this, but I happened to get an email from SV yesterday. They're selling it for the same $90 price-tag. Got a small allotment, so they may be sold out? :-)

Here's a link in case someone was looking for it. LINK

I'm still a bourbon newb, so I'm taking a pass. With my bourbon rediscovery, I've recently purchased and enjoyed Woodford and Bulleit, and have recently had Makers Mark and Willetts (both :-) :-)). Trying to decide what my next purchase would be. I've read a lot of the beginning of the thread, but it's a lot to catch up on!!! :-)
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Well, it's sold out now...hopefully someone was able to grab one. On second thought, I hope I didn't link it when it was already sold out...if so, :-)
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You didn't it was available this morning just didn't have the coin to pick it up :-)
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Well if anyone wants to drive to Ny i can spare a glass or tow, and maybe some dead rolled up plant sticks.
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Driving to New York would be Awesome cause it would mean I am no longer living in Hell Month and could actually afford the time. Raincheck
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I'm not entirely sure what you mean by "they only age their barrels 2 years"

Not sure what blend you were sampling, but the Single Barrel is a 10 yr, and the 2009 Mariage has a 19 yr in it.

4 Roses is my favorite right now, love the the Single Barrel.

I've been wanting to try the Maple Wood finished Master series, but 99 a bottle was a bit stiff for me right now.
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Yea, maybe their run of the mill cheap stuff. But their more expensive bottlings are solid. I'm trying to find a Mariage. Couldn't afford it when we had it, now I want it. The 2010 LE Barrel Strength is very nice. Not amazing but thoroughly enjoyable.
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The Mariage is now discontinued in favor of a new(an recently released) Small Batch LE.

The 2009 Mariage has a 19 yo in it. Great stuff.
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Yea I know, which is why I'm trying to find one :-) . The new LE is good, but I hear the Mariage is better.
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Are the BTACs out yet for this year?
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Cleaning out my granddads house getting things in order to put it up on the market I come across a 375ml of O'Shaughnessy American Stock Kentucky Whiskey Tax Stamp 1977... Not that much flavor to it kind of like it has just lost its body over time... Now the two mason jars of 20 yr old homemade wine on the other hand are awesome. :-)
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Very cool. Memories.....it's all how they're brought back. :-)
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Yes :-)
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Came and went in 2 days here. Probably not as bad elsewhere.
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This weeks pick ups.
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Scored my 3rd bottle of Maker's 46 last night! :-)
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The BTAC here in Ga have been slim, this is the only one I can find so far...still looking for Eagle Rare and both the Ryes.
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I saw you talking about the special release Noe with ChiefHava, would love to here you thoughts on it when you get a chance to try it.

p.s. follow me on twitter so I can DM you...I think something happened the last time you tried (like my dumb ass clicked the deny button.)
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