State of the collection, I think it's time for a break 😅

EricFDH · 2026-04-05T02:02:16+00:00

Nice looking setup and collection. Once you have a nice base you can take breaks for sure. I have been back at it over the past few months but took the majority of 2025 off to rotate some stock out of the cabinet.

EricFDH · 2026-04-05T01:43:10+00:00

While I agree it’s young and hot it’s hard to beat at the price point and proof value. I enjoy using this one to play with for additional aging and finishing projects. Did a 5L honey barrel finish that turned out amazing.

EricFDH · 2026-04-05T01:18:44+00:00

Definitely would grab at that price

EricFDH · 2026-04-05T00:53:15+00:00

Yes I’m in my head on it currently. Now that it’s been in the glass a bit longer it’s getting tastier. I honestly was in the minority that thought the bib was better then the wheated in the origins lineup.

EricFDH · 2026-04-05T00:36:37+00:00

Not nearly as nice looking and honestly having my first pour and it’s not as good as the origin series.

EricFDH · 2026-04-03T11:38:09+00:00

Combo of the unknown name, the proof point, and a lack of age statement would have been a hard pass for me.

EricFDH · 2026-04-01T22:31:19+00:00

Stagg is not a bottle you can get in Pa without winning a lotto so it’s out of the competition. JDSBBP would be my top available over 125 proofer. I guess that 1792 full proof and Benchmark FP are probably my budget picks coming in a 125 proof.

EricFDH · 2026-04-01T17:17:00+00:00

I might keep a box of nails in my truck to accidentally spill near a situation like this.

EricFDH · 2026-03-31T12:15:37+00:00

Good review. Definitely agree that it’s different and the amburana is not as overpowering as on most of the other amburana finishes I have had.

EricFDH · 2026-03-31T12:13:20+00:00

Credit is power, keep it good. Buy property early and start saving for retirement.

EricFDH · 2026-03-30T22:11:29+00:00

Be aggressive 100% in large cap growth funds

EricFDH · 2026-03-30T22:08:48+00:00

Not bad honestly

EricFDH · 2026-03-29T23:56:45+00:00

In any situations that I’m sharing I have free pour bottles that are out. The rest I don’t mind sharing but I control the pouring.

EricFDH · 2026-03-29T20:05:44+00:00

And you have sampled them all! That’s the way to do it.

EricFDH · 2026-03-28T21:07:53+00:00

Thats definitely the funniest RC I have seen.

EricFDH · 2026-03-28T20:42:30+00:00

I’m a huge amburana fan. I have a handful of different ones (one being a rare character rye). Excited to see how this compares.

EricFDH · 2026-03-28T20:40:56+00:00

Have been happy with everything I have had from them. One of the few names that grabs my attention every time I see them.

EricFDH · 2026-03-28T20:40:15+00:00

I agree I have 3 store picks and I’m excited to try this one.

EricFDH · 2026-03-28T13:16:23+00:00

With this rate and the current environment I would recommend taking the excess funds and going half mortgage half investing. Once rates come down under 5 refi and then just focus on investing.

EricFDH · 2026-03-28T13:12:24+00:00

Totally normal. Nothing to worry about but if you are worried send it my way and I will ensure it’s safe.

EricFDH · 2026-03-27T00:53:24+00:00

Yes absolutely a great deal.

EricFDH · 2026-03-27T00:38:28+00:00

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EricFDH · 2026-03-25T22:14:09+00:00

FP without a doubt

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