Mostly repurposed used furniture so don't be too harsh. About 40 bottles of whiskey from all over, don't really keep bourbon so mostly Irish & scotch

First time I’ve seen any of these (let alone all at once) at retail in a grocery store.

Passed on all of them, might go back for the Stagg tomorrow.

Left the US a few months back and only got to bring 4 bottles (Bowman, ECBP, OF SB, and Dickel 15) - but I've been able to snag a good few bottles, including some I've never been able to find in the US. Makers Cellar Aged might be one of my new favo(u)rites!

This was #4 on my wish list.

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Haven't had anything other than the 7 year.

Isn't MSRP closer to $150? This is a Total Wine & More "lottery" but they seem to be marking most bottles in this offering up 20-30%..

Ruby copper in the glass, this whisky benefits from aeration – the aroma and flavor profiles noticeably improved in just a week after the bottle was opened. Initially the aroma profile was subtle and quite earthy – a bit boring. The flavor profile finished with noticeable oak and wine-like tannin bitterness. Its viscosity/mouthfeel is medium in length with a relatively short 5-6 second finish.

On the second tasting exactly a week later, the aroma profile really blossomed with much stronger Oloroso sherry influences – dark stewed and dried fruits (raisins, dates, berries), dark chocolate, oak/barrel notes, leather, moderate baking spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, light cloves), and earthy/musty notes reminiscent of walking through a damp forest and into an old attic.

On the palate, the finish still has an oaky bitterness mixed with a note that I don’t enjoy but can’t place exactly what it is – I wonder if it’s something from the interaction of the maple charcoal filtering and the 100% malted barley mash bill. Most of the sip, though, has nice flavors of stewed, spiced fruits, dried fruits, the baking spices from the nose (with punchier cloves), unsweetened dark chocolate/cocoa powder, leather, black pepper, dried ginger, and ground coffee. The flavor profile is significantly more balanced a week after bottle opening – it is mostly enjoyable, just not as enjoyable as the opened-up aroma profile.

I’m looking forward to seeing how this whisky continues to evolve over time.

I figured something cheap and at least 100 proof would be a good well bottle for these

Wasn’t sure if these existed but finally came across one and couldn’t say no

I’m somewhat new to whisky in general and bourbon particularly. I’ve been trying a lot neat and playing with smoking. I’ve discovered I tend to prefer darker bourbons neat and even before I knew much I enjoyed finished bourbons. This might be a new fave and maybe count as one of the best ones I’ve had so far.

Traded 3 weller 107's plus a sample of this once I open it.

Stopped at Buffalo Trace Monday and Tuesday. Struck out w/ a special release Monday, but maaaaan did I score with the EH Taylor Cured Oak on Tuesday!!!! Super excited 🎉🎉

I heard this was good, so i bought me a bottle. I always mix with coca cola, so we'll see how it goes. My first time with HH.

Heard this bottle is exceptional so I would be stupid not to.

Visited M Whisky Shop/Museum in Ginza this week and tried a flight of Yamazaki 12, Hakushu 12, and Hibiki Blender’s Choice. They also gave me a taste of Suntory’s Chita, since the Hibiki BC is a blend of Yamazaki, Hakushu & Chita whiskies.
My palette preferred the Hibiki BC over the Yamazaki 12. 🤷🏼🥃

Ended up grabbing Penelope cause im a sucker for “special release”

I’ve been wanting this bottle for a while, as I am a fan of Ben Holliday SRW. This one drinks a little higher than it’s proof, but it’s extremely good. A lot of cinnamon and a bit of cherry and vanilla on the palate. Solid pour, super stoked to have it in my collection

For years, I'd only see Stagg bottles in neighboring states/markets for secondary prices I wasn't willing to pay until serendipitously running across some unannounced drops of allocated bottles in my home state, which is state-controlled - Managed to grab a few bottles of 26A and, most recently, a bottle of 26C for $64.99 each. I'm really enjoying 26A, especially with a few small drops of water from a pipette.

Kept walking past this Penelope Marshmellow toast bottle.. finally had to snag it and see how it is