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Just checked the liquor store here in CT where I got my PVW23. The Hirsch 16 is $99.99. Ridiculous! But, I ordered it! :0 However, I did pick up an EC18 for $25.99 :D

My two Pappy's have arrived and I am heading over to the liquor store now. They were supposed to be in after 2pm, but I'm not complaining. :D Still, I will not taste until this evening.

Hello everyone, I just wanted to let you know that my times above, in my first post, are Eastern time. So, my virutal pour will be between 9-10PM EDT. I will try to get the interview in that time slot as well, but it may run a bit past since I haven't yet begun my typing :0

That's a really good price you got for the Blue. As for me, fortunately, I was in the right place at the right time. By the way, have you ever made a trip to Michters distillery? I remember visiting years ago with David Beam. We were looking at an old pot still. They ended up taking it off...

I failed to mention price. It will cost me $208 for each bottle. Yikes! :D

Julian is a really good guy. It must be the genes. :) I've met him a couple times and asked if I might be able to sit down with him for a chat. He was more than accomodating. Julian is an all-round nice guy. If ever I have questions on a certain Bourbon he is usually able to, at the very...

...PVW 23 on Wednesday. I will be picking them up after 2pm tomorrow. Any and all are welcome to a virtual pour here tomorrow evening between 9-10PM. I will then provide my tasting notes along with a chat on the history of ORVW with Julian Van Winkle, III. Jim Butler P.S. To let you know...

Thanks, sack. If you want to get an idea of difference between blue wax and foil I suggest you head to NYC or Las Vegas and you'll certainly be able to find yourself some blue wax.

A liquor store nearby was closing down and last Saturday evening 30 minutes before its final close I walked in and saw, behind the cash register 4 bottles of JW Blue. I asked how much and he said that he was selling it for $175 per bottle but he really wanted to get rid of it so he asked me how...

I've had this version (gold foil) and it's very good but not like its predecessors. In my opinion the Blue wax is the best followed by the black wax and gold wax last. The foil cannot hold a candle to the earlier batches. Also, regarding the pot still. It is still open for debate whether or...

I would not lay it on its side. The cork might fail. If you have done so, check to make sure it is not leaking. Then stand it upright. What's been lost is lost and if you drink now or a year from now there will not be much evaporation. However, if you are going to hold on to it and not...