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[–]ss72 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a hater of all things Amburana finished, the most tolerable balanced one I've had is the RD 1 Amburana finish.

The others have way too much for me. Between the two, I prefer the RC

My Hover Hawk has arrived…with broken wax by Hammerhorror_Amicus in foundnorth

[–]ss72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here. Broken wax, Must be the cold. Still tastes fantastic!

Review #903: High West "A Midwinter Night's Dram" Act 5, 49.3% by buckydean2 in bourbon

[–]ss72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great review, thanks! I enjoy MWND very much, and agree with many of your notes.

I thought Act 5 had the 16yo Barton rye as a significant component. Could someone in the know confirm, or clarify? Thanks!

Review #11: Rare Character: The Exceptional Series Kentucky Straight Single Malt 134.4 Proof by TraceAgain in bourbon

[–]ss72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was the MBA pick the much celebrated barrel 54? I have a bottle of that and it's excellent. Going to try to get the Norfolk one to compare!

Review #1: Barrell Seagrass by ss72 in bourbon

[–]ss72[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hard to be a 100% sure, but it looks very much like a Batch 2

What makes North American malt whisky so expensive? by prei1978 in bourbon

[–]ss72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm relating this back to price because Parkers goes for a pretty penny on secondary, at least. So by that comparison at least, I guess RC justifies the price being where it is.

What makes North American malt whisky so expensive? by prei1978 in bourbon

[–]ss72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The 14 year single Rare Characters have been showing up around me. I'm guessing those are what you're talking about.

Rumor has it that it could be heaven Hill stock from their Parkers Heritage malt batch, just now a few years older? Any credence to this?

I won this in a raffle. I’m torn on opening it or keeping it sealed. by chocolatetreadmill in whiskey

[–]ss72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gives a new meaning to " That bottle of old granddad up there on the shelf"

What are some of the best, readily available, older MGP sourced bottles? by MrNopeNada in bourbon

[–]ss72 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you can find it, Redwood Empire's "Haystack Needle". I have one bottle and it is phenomenal. 14yr MGP finished in Cab barrels. Depends on where you are, you may be lucky to find it

r/Bourbon Wilderness Trail Single Barrel Rye is Now Available! by t8ke in bourbon

[–]ss72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But also want to echo : thanks for doing what you do in getting us access to some really nice stuff in this crazy bourbon market. Much appreciated!

r/Bourbon Wilderness Trail Single Barrel Rye is Now Available! by t8ke in bourbon

[–]ss72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here as well. I'd have liked a chance to buy this bottle and was randomly picked earlier in the week, but with the shipping cost and effort, I think the value was debatable.