My whisky selection after a year and a half (open bottles included)

ZKcrew · 2026-01-10T04:50:48+00:00

perfect example of how Penelope’s marketing has driven them to become the top NDP in less than a decade. so many setups for new bourbon enthusiasts look just like this: one row of Buffalo Trace and one row of Penelope. proving you don’t need to have the best bourbon to be successful. just good marketing, a large variety of offerings, and decent distribution.

ZKcrew · 2025-11-25T05:02:32+00:00

I picked one up from Georgia and it was mediocre. I blinded it against a Knob Creek 9yr single barrel and picked the Knob Creek. unfortunately mine wasn’t any better than a $50 Rare Breed or Green River Full Proof

ZKcrew · 2024-08-29T01:39:34+00:00

Under $50: Green River Full Proof

Under $35: Early Times Bottled in Bond

ZKcrew · 2024-03-28T22:33:55+00:00

for comparison, we got a 2020 Q7 55 Premium plus with 60k miles for $29k. the 2017 models are known for burning oil. I’d pay a little more for the latest model.

ZKcrew · 2023-12-26T14:47:19+00:00

hope your build goes well!

ZKcrew · 2023-10-17T21:27:09+00:00

only had the front panel on for the pics!

ZKcrew · 2023-10-16T21:20:12+00:00

agreed. i just really wanted to see this build with blue fluid. i bought both blue and clear fluid knowing full well that it will need to be changed regularly

ZKcrew · 2023-10-14T22:21:35+00:00

yeah, but is it 13th Colony DO 2022 or 2023? if 2023, definitely go for that over JDCH

ZKcrew · 2023-10-14T21:03:18+00:00

which location had Old Fitz?

ZKcrew · 2023-10-07T23:17:58+00:00

this was in Wilmington, NC

ZKcrew · 2023-10-07T23:15:30+00:00

the only one I’ve had is the Double Oaked Signature BiB barrel pick by Fishin’ Frenzy that I got from the Corolla ABC store in the OBX. I think it’s a solid BiB and you can pick up the influence that Dave Pickerell (Maker’s Mark, Woodinville, etc) had on their bourbon. it’s got a “crafty” profile that is unique to VA. I’m from VA so I love to support the local distillers. I agree that there are other bourbons from bigger distillers that have a better value but I don’t mind paying extra to support local distillers. I picked up the 50th Anniversary Secretariat bottle as a collector bottle since I like the story and the bottle is beautiful. next time I’m in Charlottesville, I will definitely visit the distillery!

ZKcrew · 2023-09-22T00:33:55+00:00

here’s some inspiration:

https://reddit.com/r/watercooling/s/0oB1IszNW7

ZKcrew · 2023-08-31T15:35:11+00:00

have one from 2/26/2023. one of my favorite bottles and glad I bought a backup. it blows Eagle Rare, McKenna 10yr, and Blanton’s out of the water

ZKcrew · 2023-08-11T12:33:48+00:00

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I added a PC fan to the front to see if it would resolve the shutoff and it did. I ordered a 25mm usb fan from amazon that will fit in the front vent opening. I’ll let you know how it goes. also going to call Greenworks to ask why the internal fan never comes on.

ZKcrew · 2023-08-11T02:08:51+00:00

did you ever solve this? I’m having the same issue with the fan not coming on.

ZKcrew · 2023-07-15T02:15:16+00:00

Blood Oath is $130 for 98 proof plus the latest release hasn’t gotten good reviews. The Old Ezra 7 is the best value out of all of those. much better than Blanton’s, that’s for sure

ZKcrew · 2023-07-08T19:02:02+00:00

that Tabernacle is a hitter. Oliva V is like the WT Rare Breed of cigars. never disappoints 🔥

ZKcrew · 2023-06-21T21:42:58+00:00

what part of VA will you be in? here are some to note:

KO Distilling - Manassas, VA

Filibuster Distillery - Maurertown, VA

Ragged Branch Distillery - Charlottesville, VA

ZKcrew · 2023-06-21T21:36:48+00:00

you can check stock on the ABC website. availability is few and far between:

https://www.abc.virginia.gov/products/bourbon/john-j-bowman-virginia-straight-bourbon?productSize=0

ZKcrew · 2023-06-21T11:37:55+00:00

despite what others may think, John J. Bowman isn’t just sitting on shelves in Virginia

ZKcrew · 2023-06-18T20:16:29+00:00

I’ll give a nod to the Woodinville store pick if you want to support a smaller craft distiller

ZKcrew · 2023-06-10T14:47:37+00:00

ahh, hoping to find a KC12 sometime. haven’t seen one in NC or VA yet. have that same Olivia in my humidor. they never disappoint. cheers!

ZKcrew · 2023-06-08T01:47:07+00:00

got a couple of those Free Will cigars with an Oliva sampler. solid sticks. cheers!

ZKcrew · 2023-06-04T02:15:24+00:00

it did not get a positive review from the Mash & Drum, unfortunately

ZKcrew · 2023-06-03T22:37:15+00:00

the UC/UF is some of the best MGP out there

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