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My first Rare Character SB found in Colorado. I was curious if someone could help me figure out who likely distilled this Bourbon. On RCs website, they label PLT barrel code as "platinum", but very little other information. I don't recognize the mashbill; 78-13-9. Any help here? It has silver wax, if that matters.

Eagle Rare store picks for 41, JD12 for 120, JD12 for 180 and rye for 100. I showed up 20 minutes before the drop, so I missed JD14, HH22 and some others I wouldn't mind having, but overall, I'm fairly content with what I got and what I paid. I truly thought I'd never score another age-stated JD this year, but sometimes, things just line up. I'm going back tomorrow for round 2 as they're supposed to have a different lineup.

Living in a whiskey desert, I have never even seen these, let alone at a good price. There were still plenty more I wanted, just broke the budget and ran out of room. All were damn near MSRP, some under. I regret nothing 🤣

I found a Penelope Havana batch 2 last night at Total Wine for almost MSRP, so I pulled the trigger. I totally understand the polarization when it comes to this bottle. This one is sweet! I typically reach for a whiskey flavored whiskey, but definitely enjoy finished whiskies, especially paired with a cigar. But for my palate, this one is just too "finished". I don't hate it, but it just has very little whiskey notes, mainly just sweet maple syrup. I think i prefer Widow Jane Decadence when it comes to syrup finished whiskey. I don't think I'd buy another bottle, especially for 85.

Have you tried it? Would you buy it again?

As a side note, I tried Zbiotics "hangover preventer". 100% did nothing for me. 😪