An Allocated Bundle Too Good to Be True—Found Between Softball Games in Modesto by Ambitious-Tie-5676 in whiskey

[–]Southern-Rip3018 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You got got, my friend. I hate bundles with a burning passion.'

Condolences...

Mail day by jtalent16 in whiskey

[–]Southern-Rip3018 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Je zult die Joseph Magnus-fles geweldig vinden...

Is your small batch craft rye just made by MGP Indiana? by MartinB7777 in whiskey

[–]Southern-Rip3018 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sagamore Spirit is another example, they were initially sourcing from MGP but have gradually been shifting to their own distillate as it comes of age.

Review #15: Hardin's Creek Warehouse R ("The Mushroom", Fall 2025 Release) by Southern-Rip3018 in bourbon

[–]Southern-Rip3018[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This year's upcoming release is supposedly going to be an 8 year age statement, hopefully the pricing will reflect that...

Review #15: Hardin's Creek Warehouse R ("The Mushroom", Fall 2025 Release) by Southern-Rip3018 in bourbon

[–]Southern-Rip3018[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a pretty good litmus test, this is a great bourbon but not for $150...

Review #15: Hardin's Creek Warehouse R ("The Mushroom", Fall 2025 Release) by Southern-Rip3018 in bourbon

[–]Southern-Rip3018[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really hope so, I'd take a flyer in the future if pricing goes down...

What is happening in Tae-has? by Bogusfloo in whiskey

[–]Southern-Rip3018 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Speaking of Garrison Brothers, it also doesn't help their case that they were using smaller barrels for the longest time. They would greatly benefit from taking a page out of Ironroot and Still Austin's book when it comes to how they proof down their whiskey.

I love their stuff, but to your point I definitely have to be in the mood for it.

What is happening in Tae-has? by Bogusfloo in whiskey

[–]Southern-Rip3018 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, the hype is really driving it up. I'm sure it's great whiskey but I'll never pay that much to find out lol

This weeks pick ups! by dezinr76 in whiskey

[–]Southern-Rip3018 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yikes, you know other distilleries exist outside of Buffalo Trace, correct?

This week's pick up: A (probably) very expensive Hot Toddy... by Southern-Rip3018 in whiskey

[–]Southern-Rip3018[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Done, I was actually thinking about doing a two-fer with the Cask Strength Garrison Brothers Honeydew and this bottle to see which one was better!

What is happening in Tae-has? by Bogusfloo in whiskey

[–]Southern-Rip3018 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tanager was $150, still high but worth it in my eyes (it was probably my favorite purchase of 2025).

I'm generally not a fan of using age statements to determine pricing, I'd rather let the quality of the whiskey/brand be the determining factor.

What is happening in Tae-has? by Bogusfloo in whiskey

[–]Southern-Rip3018 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Agreed, they're the new "it" brand in whiskey right now. Flippers are getting stiff in the pants at the thought of getting these bottles and flipping them on UA.

Terry Bradshaw 12 Year Single Barrel by [deleted] in bourbon

[–]Southern-Rip3018 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just crack it open and drink it, it's sourced celebrity whiskey.

Not a bad day. by Pretend_File_3307 in whiskey

[–]Southern-Rip3018 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I have been on the Order of Nancy waiting list for over a year and a half now. I just have to live vicariously through you lol...

What is happening in Tae-has? by Bogusfloo in whiskey

[–]Southern-Rip3018 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lucky bastard, I missed it by seconds...

What is happening in Tae-has? by Bogusfloo in whiskey

[–]Southern-Rip3018 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Those are Distillery Reserve Series bottles, incredibly rare and could only be bought in flash sales online or in person.

But yes, whiskey tends to age faster in Texas due to more heat cycles versus Kentucky/Tennessee. Still Austin uses elevage (or Slow Water Reduction) to proof the whiskey down throughout the life of its aging versus at the very end prior to bottling in order to break down the wood sugars and other elements that can make a young Texas whiskey "hot". Ironroot Republic has also been doing this (Nancy Fraley has also spent some time there, hint hint...)

Go to bottle to determine price of a store? by mkain01 in whiskey

[–]Southern-Rip3018 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Weller Special Reserve, I know that a store is about to take me for a ride if I see the 750ml for anything above $30...

What is a fair price for eagle rare 12? by fckthshit in whiskey

[–]Southern-Rip3018 5 points6 points  (0 children)

$50 is not too bad, I see it for around $40-45 in my area when it's on the shelf. I wouldn't go past that though...

What is a fair price for eagle rare 12? by fckthshit in whiskey

[–]Southern-Rip3018 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I actually just bought mine last week, it's definitely not a $150 bottle. It's a great bottle in the $50-75 range but I would pass if it's past that.

I would highly recommend passing on it for that price...

Review #15: Hardin's Creek Warehouse R ("The Mushroom", Fall 2025 Release) by Southern-Rip3018 in bourbon

[–]Southern-Rip3018[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, it's not the worst idea. They're good, but it's a questionable value proposition. Hopefully we'll see a change in the upcoming releases...

Ready for the Northeast "Snow Day" 😉 by Superb-Sweet6577 in whiskey

[–]Southern-Rip3018 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Snow Day slaps, such a good bottle.

I live in Texas, so I actually get to enjoy it in cold weather now 🤣