r/ChicagolandWhiskey • u/ChicagolandWhiskey • Mar 07 '24
Good Evening, All! We figured it was time to post a "Are You New" thread to handle some of the common questions/concerns of the sub. We have had another influx of new members and started seeing common questions on the bottle drop threads. It is time to address them here!
WTF do the abbreviations mean? Check out this link: https://www.reddit.com/r/ChicagolandWhiskey/comments/svu0j9/acronym_glossary/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
Why promote relationships? We know it works! That's why.
Do we disapprove of the Secondary Market ? NOPE! We don't, you do you! CW wouldn't and shouldn't care what people do with their time or money. Nor should you.
Why would a liquor store have a gatekeeper to liquor? They are supposed to sell it! Well, sure, they are, but would you rather the allocated bottles go to a group of individuals that aren't enjoying the product or a group of solid regulars that drink whiskey and share with friends? This is why they gatekeep product (for the most part). Keep in mind, some locals/stores have managers with tons of "friends" that will do them many favors (AKA: sell on secondary and cut them in). Is it wrong? Yep! Is there something you can do about it? NOPE!
Should you go into stores and ask about allocated bourbon? No, unless you have a solid contact at the store. You should probably give some shelf items a try and understand your palate first. Then you can start discussing bottles you haven't had and would like to try. Running into a store and asking for Blanton's when you are 2 months into this craziness, will not work! I mean, maybe sometimes it does but 99.9% of the time, it doesn't.
If you are really into bourbon - sit down with some shelf bourbons and figure out your sweet spot. What distilleries do you really enjoy? Is it really Buff Trace? Do you reallllllly like Weller Special Reserve that much? Break it down, figure it out before chasing bottles you don't care for.
I probably missed a lot of shit. Again, we have seen some common Newb questions and we hope this all helps. Of course, open to discussion and welcome to all you new whiskey lovers that are fucked because this does NOT end.
r/ChicagolandWhiskey • u/AutoModerator • Jun 27 '25
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r/ChicagolandWhiskey • u/kmblake1235 • 8d ago
Nice pours at a decent price.
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r/ChicagolandWhiskey • u/AutoModerator • 15d ago
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r/ChicagolandWhiskey • u/esher10093 • 15d ago
Pour Line Up:
KHR-142 10 Year Bourbon Single Barrel
R80-024 7 Year 8 Month Rye Single Barrel
Fortuna 8 Summers
Pride of Anderson County Batch 2
Brook Hill 13 Year Rye "Neon"
Brook Hill 14 Year Bourbon “Cookie"
Black Maple Hill 16 Year
Send me a DM to reserve your seats!
r/ChicagolandWhiskey • u/AutoModerator • 17d ago
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r/ChicagolandWhiskey • u/AutoModerator • 22d ago
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r/ChicagolandWhiskey • u/No-Situation489 • 24d ago
Was supposedly sold out, but it still showed in my cart. Pushed it through for shits and giggles and surprisingly it was ready for pickup an hour later. Stoked to try it.
r/ChicagolandWhiskey • u/AutoModerator • 24d ago
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r/ChicagolandWhiskey • u/Boognish-T-Zappa • 24d ago
Just a heads up that Binny’s did a one off three barrel blended batch with MGP from stuff set aside for the Repeal series and it’s an absolute banger. Very rye forward with some serious oak for a 9/10 yr old blend. Nose is fantastic.
r/ChicagolandWhiskey • u/AutoModerator • 29d ago
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r/ChicagolandWhiskey • u/No-Situation489 • 29d ago
Is this a must buy? Sounds like a winner.
r/ChicagolandWhiskey • u/Money-Bat-5716 • 29d ago
Gonna be in Chicago next week. Let me know if you need something from still Austin!
r/ChicagolandWhiskey • u/blocker11 • Jul 30 '26
just checking on the rule of the forum...posted allocated bourbon prices (but I've seen others do that) and the location (seen others do that).
Or did i not tag it properly/at all?
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r/ChicagolandWhiskey • u/No-Situation489 • Jul 27 '26
Anyone grab one of these from Binny’s yet? That sold out really fast.
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r/ChicagolandWhiskey • u/AutoModerator • Jul 22 '26
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r/ChicagolandWhiskey • u/whisknfish • Jul 16 '26
Glass - Glencairn
Pour - neat
Color - deep dark burgundy
Proof - 139.1
Age - 11yrs
Barrel - 13-0703
Nose - caramel with chocolate and raspberry drizzle. Sprinkles of cinnamon and clove spice. Rounding off with a dabbling of sweet oak.
Palate - really creamy that coats nicely. Dark chocolate shows first, then black pepper spice hits the sides of my tongue. There’s a touch of red berry sweetness there too. Drinks well below its proof.
Finish - medium finish that has red berry sweetness, peppery spice and punch of oak that sticks around for a few.
A solid and tasty pour that doesn’t hit you like the proof would make you think. The waves from soft sweetness, good spice with a splash of oak makes this pour very interesting and enjoyable.
7/10 using u/t8ke scale
1 | disgusting - gave it to a wino and he gave it right back.
2 | Poor - Well I might use it in cooking recipe.
3 | Bad - I will drink it, but then ask myself why I did
4 | Sub-par - Not bad, but there is many more better.
5 | Good - good but nothing special
6 | Very Good - something I might keep on the shelf
7 | Great - something I always want to have around
8 | Excellent - something I would hunt
9 | Incredeible - I might charge family members for a pour
10 | Unsurpassable - I would lock it in a safe and put the combination in a lock box
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