Just wanted to show progress

Found in my grandmothers cabinet

Found these in the wild today! Haven’t had the 26c yet, only the 26b. Can’t wait to crack all of them.

Worldwide Wine & Spirits, Southington

Reached 25 years on the job today. Eligible to retire. For the last 25 days, the wife been giving me a daily gift as a kind of Advent calendar for reaching the finish line. Got some golf things as well, but these are the bourbon related things. She got em all at MSRP too. Best score is the the second photo. She's a good woman.

I was scrolling through the subreddit earlier today and noticed a post about a large whiskey collection. Just wanted to also share my “selection” that my brother and I have massed over the past 3 years. My brother and I are big whiskey fans and are in our early 20’s, so the selection will continue to grow. If you see any bottle that you would like a review on or any that you want to hear my thoughts on let me know down in the comments. Happy hunting and happy drinking!

Family is big on Jack and Diet. On two different family trips to Mexico, we came across this and had to purchase. I’ve never seen it in the states. Curious if this a non-US thing only. The pour stand is kinda cool.

I know some of their pours are getting praise. All I've ever seen here is this entry level. Just Meh. It teased with great legs, nose was ok but palate was underwhelming.

I'm no scotch man. This store is a friend. I asked him to open this so I could see it. Is this a popular pour?

Nice pick ups today, had at least 5 left of each of these bottles when I left too. Passed on Elmer T Lee, Weller 107, and some other bottles that used to be hard to find

I didn’t buy it. I like Blanton’s Gold, but it’s not worth that.

Just bought the new post 2024 version of this and... Is it just me or it pales in comparison to the old non chill filtered or even the transition phase before 2024.

Same on the nose but mild on the palate, lost all its complexity and finishing is poor.

Just me??

Really enjoying the single barrel select. Surprisingly this is my first Jack purchase of any kind. Finding it really agreeable. Usually prefer it neat but decided to make a classic.

I’m probably screwed for this lottery as I’ve been very lucky the last few rounds, but damn, reading about the blend and process on this makes this quite intriguing!

https://www.foundnorthwhisky.com/lustrum?mc_cid=a15e2613f0&mc_eid=f2843e3aec

Old Louisville 10 year Wheated bourbon (2026 release)

Price- $99.99

Mashbill- 51 corn, 45 wheat, 4 malted barley

Age- 10 years

Proof- 108.9

Source- MGP

Distilled- Indiana

Finished- No

Selected- No

Tasting impressions:

Cooked pear slices drenched in cinnamon, banana pudding, rootbeer float, apple fritter doughnut, chai tea, ginger. This one's evidence that MGP barrels have serious potential. When it's good it's good. Worth the price of admission.

Score:

86/100

Friend of the family gifted this 1951 Scotch whiskey. From what I can find online, this is a ‘ 51 but some said ‘ 50 and even a ‘ 49. I gave it to my Pops, and he started laughing and said, “Wow, whiskey older than me.” He was born in 1955 so I just wanted to share this with you. Cheers 🥃

So last month I'm at Louisville Rickhouse with the MoCo Bourbon Club doing a barrel pick.

If you've never done one, it's not what you'd expect. You don't just point at a barrel, and they're not always preselected either (sometimes they are). They narrow it down to a few targets, you taste them side by side, and getting everyone to agree can take forever, which is great.

Then the crew agreed and the etching was the cherry on top. This one's ours. Every bottle from that barrel is the juice we picked that day, which still feels a little wild to me. The flavor can shift a little depending on when it's bottled and other factors, but hopefully not much.

Anyway, if your crew ever gets the chance to do one, do it. Drink water frequently, trust me, it will help.

I will be visiting ireland soon what is everyone's suggestions on what to search for and bring home?

I have tried a few in the past like red breast, bushmills, and a few others. I am looking for suggestions on things I wouldn't normally be able to find in the states. If I can get it here why bother getting it there.

I have seen good reviews of method and madness single grain. Maybe that? I will likely bring back a few bottles let's here everyone's preferences.

Thanks.