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Old 6 April 2017, 12:36 PM   #91
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After the barrel selection, we got to sample the Sinatra Select and received a history lesson on how it came about. Sinatra really put JD in the Hollywood spotlight. Supposedly, that's all he drank once he discovered it. He drank so much and gave so many bottles away to Hollywood friends, that JD almost ran out of whiskey. That's when they sold it to Brown Foreman for $20 million. Those guys dumped tons of money to build new stills, mash houses, rick houses, etc. It is a really cool story on how the brand was thrust into the spotlight.
Hollywood spotlight? More like Las Vegas spotlight. He loved the stuff, and said it was an elegant libation. He called it Daniels, not Jack or J.D.
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Old 6 April 2017, 12:58 PM   #92
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Very cool story and adventure. Enjoy!
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Old 6 April 2017, 09:52 PM   #93
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Hollywood spotlight? More like Las Vegas spotlight. He loved the stuff, and said it was an elegant libation. He called it Daniels, not Jack or J.D.
Because his fame was only limited to Vegas. He never performed in LA, and no Hollywood star would ever make that pesky 4 hour drive to party with the rat pack in Vegas or vice versa.
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Old 6 April 2017, 10:03 PM   #94
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jack is good but my favorite is jim beam.

high class stuff just wont do when you are jamming hank williams family tradition.
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Old 7 April 2017, 03:31 AM   #95
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I don't really drink but I enjoyed the story and the coolness of owning a whole barrel worth of JD. Very original idea that will bring memories and fun for years.
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Old 20 May 2017, 04:02 AM   #96
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Bumped up for the contest. I'm really making this too easy for y'all!!!
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Old 20 May 2017, 04:40 AM   #97
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We bought the barrel!!!

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Old 20 May 2017, 04:49 AM   #98
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Those are winners in my book!!!!
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Old 20 May 2017, 04:56 AM   #99
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This is great. As a whiskey lover, I've kicked this around with some buddies before.
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Old 21 May 2017, 02:45 AM   #100
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Very nice.. Enjoy!
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Old 21 May 2017, 04:51 AM   #101
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Jack and Coke with a twist of lime is a winner!
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Old 21 May 2017, 10:57 AM   #102
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We got it!!! Time to drink.
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Old 21 May 2017, 11:37 AM   #103
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Old 21 May 2017, 12:09 PM   #104
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Old 21 May 2017, 12:27 PM   #105
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Old 21 May 2017, 12:49 PM   #106
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Wow Chad! This was such a great idea you and your friends had together. The experience sounded as good or even better than the whiskey you purchased. It was fun to follow your adventure.

How many bottles will each one of you wind up with?

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Old 21 May 2017, 08:39 PM   #107
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Old 21 May 2017, 09:18 PM   #108
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Old 22 May 2017, 01:06 AM   #109
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Old 22 May 2017, 01:25 AM   #110
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Sorry I missed this at the start- congrats Chad. I visited the distillery years ago but you definitely got top shelf treatment. Enjoy, in moderation of course
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Old 22 May 2017, 04:54 AM   #111
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I don't really get the fact that they don't give you the actual barrel, seems odd to me but must be cool, used to drink Jack but with age drink 12year or single malt, less hangover
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Old 22 May 2017, 06:06 AM   #112
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Old 12 July 2017, 07:42 AM   #114
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I was hand-delivered one of these hand-crafted bottles today by none other than Rolex Addict!! I can't wait to get this fabulous decanter home and opened for a first taste!!

Chad, thank you for the wonderful gifts - it was great to see you again and am mesmerized by that beautiful HULK you were wearing today (G should look into getting one!)

Until next time my friend!

The bottle says "Best served with friends."
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Old 12 July 2017, 08:27 AM   #115
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One of my favourite drinks but I don't know if it still would be after a whole keg
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Old 12 July 2017, 09:50 AM   #116
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I was hand-delivered one of these hand-crafted bottles today by none other than Rolex Addict!! I can't wait to get this fabulous decanter home and opened for a first taste!!

Chad, thank you for the wonderful gifts - it was great to see you again and am mesmerized by that beautiful HULK you were wearing today (G should look into getting one!)

Until next time my friend!

The bottle says "Best served with friends."
Well done,Chad. Very generous!
Lunch looked great.
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I was hand-delivered one of these hand-crafted bottles today by none other than Rolex Addict!! I can't wait to get this fabulous decanter home and opened for a first taste!!

Chad, thank you for the wonderful gifts - it was great to see you again and am mesmerized by that beautiful HULK you were wearing today (G should look into getting one!)

Until next time my friend!

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Pictures or it didn't happen!! Just kidding. Enjoy. Now, hurry up and join Facebook so you can be part of.........shhhhhhhhhhh. It's a secret.
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Old 12 July 2017, 09:21 PM   #118
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One of my favourite drinks but I don't know if it still would be after a whole keg
It was slit between three of us. We got 11 cases each. That should last a while.

And lunch was awesome. Highly recommend Seasons 52 in Dunwoody.
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Old 14 July 2017, 07:17 AM   #120
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It was slit between three of us. We got 11 cases each. That should last a while.

And lunch was awesome. Highly recommend Seasons 52 in Dunwoody.
I am interested to know how the cost compares to buying an equivalent amount of bottles? Is this a reason to buy a barrel (say if you run a bar) or is it purely for the experience?
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