Can't get it up here north of the border but, through a wine distributer I am able to order a case. Would like to hear from someone who knows their stuff and has tried it before I order.
Originally Posted by Bob Dole:
They have an Ocean, too. Aged at sea. Not sure WTF that accomplishes other than sloshing it around in the barrel, but it's selling well.
The idea is that it ages quicker and more evenly since it sloshes around and more alcohol has more direct contact with the barrel. [Reply]
Originally Posted by penguinz:
The idea is that it ages quicker and more evenly since it sloshes around and more alcohol has more direct contact with the barrel.
I haven't paid any attention whether it's barrel strength or not. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Bob Dole:
Weller 12 is tough to get ahold of unless you know someone at the store and they maintain a reservations list.
The store I frequent sent out a tweet saying they had bottles of Blantons, Weller 12, EH Taylor and Eagle Rare, limit 1 bottle and first come first serve.
Guy in front of me got the last bottle of Weller. I "settled" for Blanton's, wife came in and grabbed an Eagle Rare. [Reply]
The new reserve has a spiffy seersucker bag, though.
I never had Oceans so I can’t make any judgment on it. I have had a rum called 7 Fathoms which is using the same sort of idea. It is aged at 7 fathoms under the surface so the ocean currents rock it around as well. It was super smooth and flavorful. [Reply]
Originally Posted by penguinz:
I never had Oceans so I can’t make any judgment on it. I have had a rum called 7 Fathoms which is using the same sort of idea. It is aged at 7 fathoms under the surface so the ocean currents rock it around as well. It was super smooth and flavorful.
I picked up a second bottle of Smooth Ambler Old Scout. I liked the 1st bottle so much that I went back to Costco to get another but of course gone. Was getting last minute stuff for New Years At a Grocery and went into their Harry's Liquors and low and behold they had. Also had Old Scout Contradiction so I am gonna try it to. [Reply]