Does he have a JD Rye Barrel Proof?

Icecream_Ag said:

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Need a birthday gift idea for my dad. He's a big Jack fan, hates Garrison brothers and thinks the entire Pappy line is too sweet. If that helps with recommendations.

Just had a few big unexpected expenses so budget is budget friendly ($50-100).

Was looking at the Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel (maybe the Penelope toasted) or Breckenridge barrel select.

Any other things I should look at before I get the EC?

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I've got to agree with the other folks. A JD SBBP PICK, either the Whiskey or Rye would be my suggestion. You know he likes it and it being a pick (Specs or TW should have them) makes it different enough.

I will also add that as a person who loves Jack, i hated the EC toasted. If you want something different than Jack maybe a 1920 or Woodford Double Oak?

I really like the JDBP bottles. It sounds like your dad has all of those. I also really like like OFSBBP stuff. I think they are similar in flavor profiles. Not sure if you can find it but that would be a great gift.

Curious if any of yall have ever bought from sites like that? Reputable?

Icecream_Ag said:

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Need a birthday gift idea for my dad. He's a big Jack fan, hates Garrison brothers and thinks the entire Pappy line is too sweet. If that helps with recommendations.

Just had a few big unexpected expenses so budget is budget friendly ($50-100).

Was looking at the Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel (maybe the Penelope toasted) or Breckenridge barrel select.

Any other things I should look at before I get the EC?

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If you need an ECTB I'd sell you if you're going that route. It sounds like you have them available though.

AugustusGloop said:

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I really like the JDBP bottles. It sounds like your dad has all of those. I also really like like OFSBBP stuff. I think they are similar in flavor profiles. Not sure if you can find it but that would be a great gift.

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If you're in Houston, Specs on Smith St downtown had quite a few of those bottles last week. I'd call before you go.

Any more, or anything else worth grabbing there?

FireJimbonow said:

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Any more, or anything else worth grabbing there?

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At the sketchy store I got the GTS bottle, that was the only GTS bottle. Had Blantons for $120, Stagg Jr for $150 and W12 for $150 I think. I honestly think this GTS bottle was mis-priced, idk.

At the Specs downtown, I'm not sure. They have quite a collection though.

Icecream_Ag said:

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Need a birthday gift idea for my dad. He's a big Jack fan, hates Garrison brothers and thinks the entire Pappy line is too sweet. If that helps with recommendations.

Just had a few big unexpected expenses so budget is budget friendly ($50-100).

Was looking at the Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel (maybe the Penelope toasted) or Breckenridge barrel select.

Any other things I should look at before I get the EC?

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Smoke Wagon
Four Roses single barrel
After dinner drink, I like Makers Mark The Heart Release

rebelag62 said:

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Mispriced based on those other prices is an understatement. You got a steal of a deal.

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That's what I was thinking too.

Anyone tried Treaty Oak Distilling out of Dripping Springs? Reviews?

It's a fun place to visit! Went in 2023.
I didn't buy any of their whiskey after tasting them, but that may be just me. Closer to Houston is Kooper Family which has a really nice Reserve Rye - that I buy.

I appreciate that. I'm living in Pensacola and found a place here that sells Treaty Oak. I'll go with 1 bottle for now and see how much I like it. I'll have to check out that other place when I come back home for a visit. Thanks!

Seconded that it's a great place to visit.

I had a bottle of their Ghost Hill Texas Bourbon a couple years back. It drew my attention due to the heavy wheat in the mashbill - this was circa 2021 and finding decent wheaters at MSRP was nigh impossible. I also got a chuckle at their Red Handed bourbon story. It was an MGP product they started pumping out while to generate cash flow while their original 2 year age statement stuff matured. Red Handed referred to outfits getting caught red handed relabeling someone else's bourbon IIRC which I thought was pretty funny and self aware.

It was good not great. Tasted pretty grassy but not a bad little wheater for the price point. I remember thinking they just needed to let it sit a bit longer to taste less "green" and they would be on to something

I have not. I was browsing recently since I found someone willing to part with some Pappy's and was curious about pricing.

Saw a Whistling Pig 10 year that was double Oaked. It was just under $80. Is that worth buying?

Your money would be better spent getting a Sagamore product, IMO

Agreed. Sagamore much better for the same price or less.

Ok. Thanks

Good Bull!

That's awesome.

Science Denier said:

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Saw a Whistling Pig 10 year that was double Oaked. It was just under $80. Is that worth buying?

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Only if its shaped like a pig

Are you looking for older TexAgs picks in general or just anything worthy of auction?

I wasn't looking for anything from y'all. Just being appreciative of TexAgs whiskey club.

But I'd imagine they would be happy with any bottles worthy of auction!

Nice!

Looks like a great day

should be a great night too! ehhhhh