David Gross

@mattkusek Is this actually a question?!? RR 15, again and again

What’s the play of the day?

@BinnysBev @GooseIsland Nothing like the og BCBS

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@mattkusek Wait until you come back, and go back to the Binnys in Skokie

Vegas play of the day?

@Amyhaze01 @BlantonsBourbon @BuffaloTrace 20/80 blend. It’s the American version of Canadian whisky, except the bourbon does a worse job flavoring the grain neutral spirits (basically vodka)

@mattkusek The Rare Character should be amazing, but EW for me

I think this Monday Play of the Day is an easy one but let me know!

@d_tao @monocaskism put out an amazing light whisky (also from MGP) finished in a Rye cask for the last Chicago Jewbillee

Time for a review of Penelope’s new 17 year light whiskey! Have you ever tried light whiskey?

@FarroYossi Ethan Pilyavin!!!! He is the real star

The Jewish Costco guys.

@d_tao J Henry is doing it right and pricing it right too

Are smaller craft distilleries pushing boundaries or overpricing mediocre products? 🤔

@BluegrassRabbi That Elijah Craig is amazing

I was delighted to have a fellow Rabbi traveling through town so we could partake in the greatest of all Nittel traditions, playing chess, while saying Lechaim. May all your other nights be filled with Torah!

@d_tao I love what J Henry is doing, and they from Wisconsin. Of course, we all have had some amazing MGP single barrels

Can bourbon made outside Kentucky ever match up to the best Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey?

@d_tao @bwmels2 WT 70th?

@bwmels2 None of those made my list

I think tomorrow is a good time to list my Top 5 bourbons of 2024 Any guesses on what makes the cut?

@TaylorCope1982 @knobcreek @JimBeam And those EC 18 (many were 20+ years old) single barrels for the same price point

Who remembers 15 year Knob Creek picks for $45?

@secondpete17 @Bourbon_Gamer Binnys and Mariano’s each had

@Bourbon_Gamer Send some to Illinois 😂

Georgia finally got the 70th Anniversary WT 101. Going to need to stock up on this one.

@cRcKosher Is raw ok for Pesach without hashgacha?

Raw or dry roasted pumpkin seeds do not need a hechsher

@secondpete17 @d_tao Rosemont?

@d_tao Bub City, just north of Chicago.

What’s the best whiskey bar you’ve ever been to? Any hidden gems out there?

@mattkusek @MstlyPcflBourbn And the Glenburgie!!! Which location is this?

@MstlyPcflBourbn That 26 seems like a steal?

What say you Twitter?

@Midwest_Cigars oYo?

@LarryBurger57 @DerbyCityPhil That could be because they could have sourced the product from different distilleries

@DerbyCityPhil It definitely affects nose, palate, and even color. Do side by side comparisons with different voyages and you can see, smell, and taste the difference.

I posted something about Jefferson's Ocean Reserve Bourbon and this was one of replies. I started to respond, but then thought:...Ya know, let's let whiskey Twitter weigh in here: So, what say you: Is Ocean just a gimmick or do you notice an impact on the nose and palate?!

@RambleWhiskey @mattkusek And that was its price point….

@mattkusek Besides Blanton's? Probably Elijah Craig 18. First time I tried it blind and thought "this would be a great go-to for $50 or so." Then it was revealed and I said "nah."

Reverse of yesterdays topic: what was the first premium bourbon that made you rethink high price tags? Maybe it even made you take a break from whiskey? Here’s mine.