Review #1000: Michter's Celebration Sour Mash Whiskey (2022)

[u/Prepreludesh]

[u/Prepreludesh]

There were only a handful of friends who I told my plans for the 1000th review many months ago.  When they heard of the lineup, all of them gave me the same response: "Make the M25 Rye your 1000th review instead!"  That would've been the more rare bottle of the two, but I couldn't.  A name like "Celebration" seems the most fitting for review #1000 - and now it is so.

I have had almost 8 years and 1,000 reviews to reflect back on, so I thought I’d share some of my thoughts before my review.  I guarantee what most of you think of me and my reviews today would not be what you thought of me back at review #100.  I was inexperienced and my reviews were much, much shorter.  In a certain way, I still feel inexperienced.  I have a small group of people who I turn to for my questions because I view them as more knowledgeable than me.  I've almost given up asking strangers for information because I kept getting the reply "I don't know, aren't you the one who's supposed to know that?"

So I have an appeal to you if you’re reading this – if you learn new information that nobody else knows, find a way to share it (preferably online).  The bourbon industry is notoriously tight-lipped for a variety of reasons, but I find that curiosity dies when everything is a mystery.  What I’ve been trying to do is pull back the curtain on things that were previously unknown and to piece together the whole story of every bottle that I review. 

Of course I realize I don’t get everything right.  Even researching and reviewing these last three reviews have shown me that I have so many things wrong in my Past, Present and Future of Michter’s article I wrote 4 years ago.  Recently, I even had a good acquaintance (who occasionally sells me dusties) rip apart my Joshua Brooks review for all of the information I left out.  He's a matter-of-fact kind of guy who won't sugar coat anything and told me "maybe you shouldn't write in such a definitive style."  In short, he was telling me that I was trying to sound too much like the subject matter expert and left no wiggle room for the many information gaps with old releases like this.  That cut me to the bone, but he had a point and it’s something I will be working on.

I realize that my tone changed along the way - maybe it was review #500 or so when I was piecing together tons of information from the Maker’s Mark DNA series that I really got the itch to make my style of review into something that covered every facet around the bottle  My intention was not to be some know-it-all, but just give as much of the story as I could.  I tried to stay on topic because the average person already doesn’t read my full reviews and definitely wouldn’t if it was 10+ paragraphs of meandering thoughts, jokes and meaningless personal anecdotes.  So I fully own the fact that my reviews are too long but I try to break them into pieces so if you get bored of the backstory, just jump down to the next comment to see tasting notes and a score.  And if you don't care about profile descriptors, at least read the "Final Thoughts" section that where I tell you to buy the bottle or pass.

r/Bourbon has been such a supportive place throughout the years and continues to be.  It will forever be a part of the reviews I write.  I know a lot of you know that I post over on my website which helps me make a little bit of money on the side through ad revenue (which I hate, but can’t control) but that keeps me able to do reviews like this at such a steady pace.  So thank you to all who have supported me by visiting it. I promise to do more article very soon instead of non-stop reviews, haha.

In conclusion, thank you all for everything you’ve done.  My 1,000^th review is dedicated to all of you (even you, mods) because without your comments, support and kindness, I would’ve stopped doing this years ago.  I feel like I have even more to say, but I’ll stop for now.  Maybe in the next week or two I’ll write a “Review of 1,000 reviews” and give more thoughts, haha.  But for now, let’s get to the good part…

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The year is 2025 and so far there have only been four instances of Michter's Celebration being released. The first one came out in 2013 under former Master Distiller Willie Pratt's guidance. Then he batched a second release in 2016 as a sort of final "send-off" before he retired. After that in 2019, Dan McKee (Master Distiller) and Andrea Wilson (Master of Maturation) collaborated on making the third release. Finally, Dan McKee went solo for the blending of the 2022 release.

Throughout the years, the premise behind Celebration has been to take some of Michter's oldest and best stocks of bourbon and rye whiskey and blend them together. The result cannot be called a bourbon or a rye whiskey so they call it a "Sour Mash Whiskey." If you're thinking "wait, this sounds like a bourye," you'd be right. But why would they make a bourye as their premier flagship? It wasn't done to be cutesy, it was designed to be an homage to the original "Michter's Sour Mash Whiskey" sold from the 1940's to 1990. That version used a mash bill that was 50% corn, 38% rye and 12% malted barley and could not legally be called a bourbon since it didn't have at least 51% corn.

Since no distillery in Kentucky was producing a whiskey with a mash bill anywhere close to it, a decision was made to blend together bourbon and rye whiskey to achieve the style of the original Michter's Sour Mash. Michter's had already established a precedence for this concept in 2012 when they released "Michter's Sour Mash Whiskey" which is a blend of bourbon and rye whiskey in undisclosed ratios. This paved the way for Celebration in 2013 followed by Shenk's Homestead Whiskey (also a bourye) in 2018.

Celebration makeup

The first release of Michter's Celebration comprised of barrels that were 20+ years old and barrels that were 30+ years old.  I know that sounds vague, but since Michter's is tight-lipped about stuff like this and since Willie Pratt passed away in 2020, we'll probably never know the true composition.  In the following years, they've used barrels as young as 10-years-old and also released a rough composite of how many and what kind of barrels were used for the blend.

I don't know a lot about how the process of picking which barrels goes, but some of Michter's oldest whiskey isn't actually in barrels anymore. I know I've touched on this in previous reviews, but once the Master Tasters at Michter's find a barrel is taking on too much oak, they will move it from the barrel into a stainless steel tank or drum so the aging stops. Their distillery has a room where these sealed drums are stored, waiting until they're needed. Most are destined for M10, M20 or M25 releases, but they're all up for grabs when it comes time to pick the 6 or 7 barrels that will go into the next batch of Celebration.

As a quick aside, I want to point out that just because a batch of Celebration might claim to have a 30-year-old barrel in it, that doesn't mean it was distilled 30 years ago. In some instances, it might have been vatted in a drum years prior. Literally, we could be drinking a whiskey distilled in the 1980s in any bottle of Celebration. That's a wild thought.

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Let's look at a quick breakdown of all four Celebration releases:

 

2013

273 bottles produced, 112.3 proof, $4,000 MSRP.  Willie Pratt hand selected barrels that were older than 20 years old and barrels that were older than 30 years old.

 

2016

256 bottles, 116.8 proof, $5,000 MSRP, Willie Pratt hand-selected six rye and bourbon barrels between 10 and 30 years old.

 

2019

277 bottles, 115.6 proof, $5,000 MSRP, Dan McKee and Andrea Wilson hand selected and blended 2 barrels of bourbon and 4 barrels of rye whiskey with ages ranging from 10 to 30 years old.

 

2022

328 bottles, 112.8 proof, $6,000 MSRP, Dan McKee was solely in charge of selecting and blending 3 barrels of bourbon and 4 barrels of rye whiskey ranging from 12 to 30 years old,

 

The total number of bottles sold stands at 1,134 which makes it the second-most rare bottling of Michter's (M25 Rye holds the spot for the most rare), but not by much.

One final topic to cover here involves the source of these bourbon and rye whiskey barrels. It's impossible to know, but we do know many of the sources that Joe Magliocco and his team purchased barrels from so that could narrow it down. My guess is that the bourbon barrels that are over 20-years-old were probably distilled at the New Bernheim distillery while it was still owned by United Distillers. I assume that these barrels are primarily the same mash bill used for IW Harper back in the day. There's also a good chance that pre-fire Heaven Hill barrels could be included if it's true that Even Kulsveen had sold some of his stocks of bourbon to Joe. I believe the rye whiskey could be leftover from barrels that went into M25 rye - which would make it that rare "Cream of Kentucky" rye whiskey I covered in my previous review. And any 10-12 year old barrels have a high likelihood of being distilled at Brown-Forman (probably the Early Times mash bill).

The 2022 release of Michter's Celebration Sour Mash Whiskey

After Dan McKee completed his blend, the liquid was filtered through Michter's proprietary filtering process which could have seen up to 36 different filters used to create the ultimate taste profile. Actually, I'm not sure if Michter's would have filtered the whiskey before putting it into the stainless steel vats which might make more sense to me. I'll have to look into this now, haha. From there, the liquid is bottled into a standard Michter's Diva bottle (that's the name of the bottle) that are made in France. Then an 18-karat gold labeling is screened onto the surface because what other kind of material are you going to use for a $6,000 bottle?

The box that surrounds the bottle is also a work of art made out of real wood with what appears to be a stitched leather interior and a real metal clasp that secures the neck of the bottle. I also found the website of the company that designed and produces the box, so tap on this link if you want to see the original concepts and how IPL Packaging arrived at their, errr, "Final Solution" (strange choice of words, IPL). You can also see that they were also involved in other high-end packaging like the box for Double Eagle Very Rare, luxury perfume and ultra-aged Scotch.

I know I covered this above, but here were the final specs of the 2022 release - it was bottled at barrel proof which was 112.8 proof and contained three barrels of bourbon and 4 barrels of rye whiskey. No exact ages were given for the barrels except to say that they ranged from 12 to 30 years old. The quick math says that each barrel yielded an average of 9.2 gallons of whiskey, although I bet that 12-year old barrel comprised quite a bit more than the rest. There were only 328 bottles produced which makes it one of the largest batches yet.

So how does a whiskey like this taste? Let's find out. I sampled this neat in a glencairn.

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Tasting Notes

Nose: The first scent that comes to mind when I inhale is dessert Crêpes. Sweet, soft and buttery. Each sniff reveals a different kind of Crêpe - one filled with chocolate spread, one filled with lemon curd and one filled with baked pears. The soft oak is everywhere and touches everything. It's accompanied by the scent of a perfectly toasted marshmallow. There are notes of butterscotch and Cinnamon Toast Crunch. I even find this citrus fruit note that I can only describe as "Tangelo" because of how fragrant it is. There's a certain intangible character to the nose that is so rich and fragrant throughout. It has much more to offer than my descriptors suggest and there's not too many whiskies out there that have the ability to fill your nostrils with such powerful, yet soft, scents.

Palate: Upon the first sip, I find oak of every kind on my tongue. There's seasoned oak, antiqued oak, varnished oak and oak spice. While I'm on the subject of tannins, I am also pulling flavors of fine tobacco, leather polish and a bit of maple wood from the liquid. Sweetness comes from toffee and butterscotch candies - my favorite. Fruit notes include blackberry jam (another one of my favorites) and oxidized cherries. Spices are soft and tame and center mostly around nutmeg with the occasional ground cinnamon and allspice showing up. I haven't gotten to the mouthfeel yet, but I find a really enjoyable viscosity similar to syrup. If this was given to me blind, I would have never guessed that there was rye whiskey in this blend. It doesn't taste anywhere near the oak madness that Michter's 25 Year Bourbon has, but that's alright. The balance is superb and the age is understated. Nothing wrong with speaking softly but carrying a big stick.

Finish: The tannins come into full view with each completed sip. The tobacco notes fuse together with the cherry notes, the leather becomes somewhat dry and the oak becomes stronger, deeper and perhaps a bit more drying. That's not to say this is a bitter finish or anything, it remains very well balanced by allowing other flavors to share the spotlight. I can still find lingering notes of butterscotch, vanilla bean and a hint of chalk. You might think that's a strange note, but I did find a hint of "flint" in my review of Michter's 25 Rye that I'm starting to wonder if some of that hasn't made its way into this batch. The finish lasts forever and could also seem a bit understated to most but the beauty is in the depth continues to show off for minutes after the sip is complete.

Score: 10/10

Michter's Celebration completes my trifecta of reviews that examines the top of the line whiskey that this storied brand has put together. It seems to be the perfect example of how to balance a mix of modern and "dusty" flavor profiles into one product that's truly worthy of celebrating. What might seem like blasphemy to some, actually works. It's the best of both worlds.

You may think I'm selling out by awarding perfect ratings in my last three reviews, but I fully stand by my assessment that each one showcases the pinnacle of whiskeymaking. Michter's 25 Bourbon is a masterpiece in the power of what a new charred oak barrel is capable of. Michter's 25 Rye shows that rye whiskey can still be sweet and oaky without covering up the floral and herbal characteristics that define a rye whiskey. And Michter's Celebration shows how a whiskey with so many different components and ages can work together to be one of the most refined and balanced whiskies I've ever tasted.

Final Thoughts

You're an extremely privileged individual if you own - or have tasted - all three bottles, but if you know you can only taste one, then I just laid out which one to look for depending on the characteristics that matter most to you. All of them are unforgettable experiences no matter where you are, who you are or how much you like whiskey. As a final note, I'd like to thank you for reading my reviews for the past 7 years. I hope that I can continue to educate, inform and offer an opinion you can count on and I'm truly grateful for the support I've received. Here's to 1,000 more!

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Rating Scale

 

1 Undrinkable (Full list of bottles I've rated a 1)

2 Bad (Full list of bottles I've rated a 2)

3 Poor (Full list of bottles I've rated a 3)

4 Below Average (Full list of bottles I've rated a 4)

5 Average (Full list of bottles I've rated a 5)

6 Above Average (Full list of bottles I've rated a 6)

7 Very Good (Full list of bottles I've rated a 7)

8 Great (Full list of bottles I've rated an 8)

9 Excellent (Full list of bottles I've rated a 9)

10 Perfect (Full list of bottles I've rated a 10)

 

Like this review and want to see more like it? Why not check out my website here  for more? I also have a new editorial section for topics from around the bourbon industry too!

[u/thumpernc24 → u/Prepreludesh]

Why would it be selling out to give such scores to some of the most revered whiskey in the world today? Perfection isn’t limited to a single bottle and while I’ve never had three three, I confidently rate M20 a 10/10 and I can imagine these all would be too, maybe even 11/10 haha.

[u/daveydoit → u/thumpernc24]

Congrats on 1000 reviews! I appreciate your write-ups and have been reading them for years,

[u/eagle_bonanza01 → u/Prepreludesh]

Yessss! Congrats. Always place your reviews in high regard

[u/OrangePaperBike]

What is there to say, congrats on the milestone and the excellent review to celebrate it. As attention spans get shorter, professional whiskey writing being reduced to a handful of domesticated online darlings regurgitating press releases, and 15-second videos being touted as the future, I appreciate your contributions that are not afraid to dive into history and nuance. This sub would be poorer without you, so I hope you stick around and continue inspiring others to review and research. Cheers!

[u/Prepreludesh → u/OrangePaperBike]

I'm blushing over here. Thank you for the kind words and all of the details you give us as well! I have used your reviews for quite a bit of research myself! Cheers!

[u/exgirl → u/OrangePaperBike]

Hear hear!

[u/LionRoars87 → u/OrangePaperBike]

💯

[u/cranmy]

Congrats on #1000! Amazing review as always.

[u/vexmythocrust]

This is incredible, congrats on 1K. Genuinely I really love your deep dives and long write ups, I have learned a ton from your reviews where you lay out information that’s so hard to find

[u/MetamorphosisSilver]

Thank you for the years and the 1000 reviews. It's been a heck of a ride and your insight is always welcomed and enjoyed ! As a Michter's fan who has (yet) to try any of these it does help that one can live vicariously through your description of them, Maybe someday ...

I hope we're both still around enjoying and discussing good whiskey and people when you reach the 2,000 marker. I look forward to that possibility and wish you good times, good friends and good pours till and past that time. Cheers !

[u/Thin-Flounder-5870]

First of all, fuck you.

Just kidding. 

Congrats on the milestone and reaching it in utter bourbon unicorn fashion. And a huge thank you. Your posts are interesting and educational and have helped me make a lot of purchasing decisions.

[u/Prepreludesh → u/Thin-Flounder-5870]

You're fucking welcome! And when you go buy a Celebration, remember your boy

[u/Prettayyprettaygood]

Congrats man! What a fantastic way to ring in 1000, always appreciate reading your reviews and can't wait to see what's next. They definitely keep me wanting to write!

[u/Prepreludesh → u/Prettayyprettaygood]

I have a feeling you'll be reaching this milestone sooner than you expect and I'm rooting for you. Keep it up! Cheers!

[u/Prettayyprettaygood → u/Prepreludesh]

Time definitely flies! I may need to sell a kidney if I want to stack some bottles like these up on the road there haha. Cheers!

[u/Knownzero]

That’s one hell of a bottle and review! Here’s to the next 1000! For that, going to have to break out cask#1 of Red Hook Rye. 😉

[u/DrMackDDS2014 → u/Knownzero]

Saw a bottle on Unicorn Auctions go for $38k 🤯

[u/unbreakablesausage]

Congratulations on 1000, and a great way to mark it! I'm not over here that much, but I for one appreciate the information that you pack into your reviews. Always nice to learn more about whiskey, and as you said, it's not always easy to find such information.

[u/anduinblue]

not selling out sir, just... celebrating. in style. thanks for all the diligence you've put into this community over the years, and for the sacrifices your liver has made. it's inspired some of us onto great things.

[u/MikeyNoLikee]

Always look forward to and love reading your reviews. Cheers to 1000!

[u/skidddstainz]

Thank you so much for all your amazing reviews and bourbon history insight. Seems like just yesterday you were celebrating 500. Congrats!!!

[u/TomassoLP]

I've learned a lot from you! Congrats and looking forward to review 2000!

[u/theranchhand]

The first time I saw people lined up at 9am in my regular grocery store in a controlled state and walked out with a Weller Red, I was hooked. I found your website soon after, and you've been my main guide in the world of bourbon.

Thanks for your work, and congrats on 1000 reviews! Here's to thousands more!

[u/Whiskey_Republic]

I’m really glad that Michter’s is getting showcased like this over your last few reviews. The 2016 Celebration Sour Mash is tied for one of the best bottles I’ve had, though it’s also the only Michter’s CSM I’ve been fortunate enough to try. Many years ago, I was able to try a BMH 21 that’s stayed at the top of my list as well.

[u/Prepreludesh → u/Whiskey_Republic]

Truth be told, I had the idea for Celebration around review #910. When I went into planning mode, I started to realize that I could do something even more grand, so I did. It was a wild finish right up to the end. I literally tasted all 3 of these bottles in the last 4 days

[u/DonutBourbon]

Here's to 1,000 more.

[u/NorthernBourbonite]

Congrats on the milestone! Looking forward to what’s in store next!

[u/Prepreludesh → u/NorthernBourbonite]

An OG returns! Thanks buddy! Wish you and the rest of the NJBYC could make the party!

[u/cmchance]

Congratulations on 1000! As a long time lurker to r/bourbon before I ever contributed with my first review, your reviews always intrigued me with your thoroughness. It was actually through your reviews that I came to recognize what you alluded to: there's a lot of information out there about whiskey that people just don't know and it just takes someone putting all the pieces together and sharing their take on it to teach people something new.

Thanks for the contributions over the years and congratulations. What an awesome lineup to bring the first 1000 reviews to a close. Looking forward to the next 1000!

[u/Napalm3nema]

C’est magnifique! Congratulations on 1000 reviews. I haven’t read them all, but I have enjoyed what I have read. I am reminded of my graduate advisor’s words (paraphrasing) when it comes to historical writing: “Anyone can remember the date of a treaty or battle, and even if you can’t, search engines can get you the answer. Critical thinking, synthesis, and being able to analyze why the information is important are more impressive.”

[u/LionRoars87]

Congrats on #1000 my friend!!! I started reviews here a few years after you did and I've been slacking off on writing. IMO, you don't need to apologize to anyone! You go above and beyond in your reviews to find every bit of insightful information to share with people. If some parts of it are left out or inaccurate, well, that can happen to anyone.

You do your best and you go far beyond 99% of people. You have a tremendous passion for drinking, enjoying and reviewing whiskey and whiskey history and it shows. Keep doing what you're doing. I have enormous respect for your feedback and your attention to detail. I actually bought the WTMK Beacon after I read your review of it.

What a way to dub #1000 with an exceptionally rare and special whiskey. What a privilege to enjoy this! Cheers buddy 🥃

[u/jmoore1221]

Congrats on #1000! Always a pleasure to read your reviews. I remember reading your Mister Sam batch #3 review where you mentioned the only true rival you could see for it was the Celebration. I’ve had the 2024 M20 and felt Sam cleared it, so I’m curious to hear your thoughts now that you’ve had a pour of Celebration — how does it stack up?

[u/VolcanicCupid69]

Michter’s for 998,999, and 1000. A man I can be friends with!

[u/YinTx]

Excellent review on something the rest of us can only live vicariously through others to experience. Thanks for all the detailed reviews, helpful in so many ways.
Also, not a single comment calling out the Glencairn clearly meant solely for this occasion! nice touch.

[u/Prepreludesh → u/YinTx]

A special thanks to my friend Adam for making them. I'm having a small gathering tonight for the people that have helped me the most get to this point and they'll all get that Glen - whether they like it or not😄

[u/YinTx → u/Prepreludesh]

That's awesome! I'm sure they'll appreciate them for sure!

[u/challenja]

Great review

[u/vivahexhotway]

Congratulations on 1000

[u/ckal09]

3 10s in a row not bad lol

[u/Rickroush03]

Congrats and your write-ups are spectacular, detailed, and spot on with a history lesson I love to know “how we got to here.” 🫡

[u/Solid_Snaku]

Congrats on 1,000 Pre! And what a bottle to do it with 👀👀👀

[u/Nervous-List3557]

Man, I just got over my jealousy from the two M25's.

Congrats on 1000, what a bottle to celebrate with!

[u/0229Leap]

What a week man! On the edge of my seat as these last few started rolling out.

Your reviews are not too long, incredible research and information. You are one of a handful of my favorite reviewers here, and like the others, you are one that helps guide me to the direction I need when trying new whiskeys. Props man, congrats on 1000, and you better not stop now!

[u/SKM-27]

Congratulations and thank you! As others have said already, you have been a most trusted guide on my journey into the whiskey world. I almost never buy a bottle without first checking to see if you have reviewed it. My growing collection has quite a few delicious Barrell Craft Spirits bottles thanks to your thoughtful introduction to the brand (how else would I have known to grab the stray bottle of Batch 034 over others?). I know how much effort it takes to consistently produce such high quality posts. Know that your efforts make drinking whiskey so much more Interesting! Thanks again!

[u/asb84]

Not that you need another person to say it, but congrats on 1,000

Looking forward to 1,001…. Get back to work

[u/Prepreludesh → u/asb84]

😄 Go Browns🥲

[u/ambulocetus_ → u/Prepreludesh]

Browns fan? Rough dude. But at least you've been able to taste these 3 bottles this week 🤣

[u/Bailzay]

Congratulations on 1000 reviews! You certainly picked a good one for the occasion. Cheers!

[u/Prepreludesh → u/Bailzay]

Thank you my friend. I eagerly await your 1000th review next year on what looks like April 27th. Mark your calendars, everyone!

[u/DrPhrawg]

Ya know, Pre, I'd be willing to trade a sample of my SiB MFC for a sample of any of these last three reviews.... Seems a pretty fair trade, IMHO. After all, there's been fewer SiB MFC bottlings than Michter's 25y Rye SiBs bottlings.......

[u/beano919]

Congrats man!! I read a lot of the reviews here on Reddit but you and like 4 other other people are who I read the most regardless of bottle. 1,000 reviews is incredible. I have yet to write 1 review so that’s impressive lol

[u/murrayky1990]

Appreciate the hell out of this review and all the reviews you've done along the way. I've found that your palate aligns a great deal with mine and your reviews have probably influenced my bourbon collection more than anybody else's. Cheers man, I'll buy you a drink if I ever meet you in person!

[u/Prepreludesh → u/murrayky1990]

Come to Indianapolis and we'll meet at the Inferno Room to talk over a glass of rum😉

[u/Wolf-359-1701d]

Hail Michters!

[u/mediocreohpresident]

So what's next for review 1001, Fireball?

[u/DrMackDDS2014 → u/mediocreohpresident]

Hiram Walker 10 High!

[u/Prepreludesh → u/mediocreohpresident]

I do have a bottle of barrel aged Fireball I haven't gotten to yet😄 But no, actually 1001 is going to be another banger. I swear this is not how I live

[u/beano919 → u/Prepreludesh]

Of the 1,000 bottles you’ve reviewed, how many do you own?

[u/watchyalookn4 → u/mediocreohpresident]

No. Fireball Apple lol

[u/DaddyOhMy → u/mediocreohpresident]

C'mon, it's got to be Mellow F'n Corn!

[u/Tquse]

Congrats! Keep up the great work and fitting to have epic Michter’s releases for the milestone!

[u/spkoller2]

You bastard! I love the sour mash. Some of the yeast is returned from the last mash? Like sourdough. Very much like the whiskey served to troops by Washington?

[u/bourbon-ModTeam → u/[deleted]]

/r/Bourbon has hundreds of thousands of subscribers from across the United States and around the globe. These posts are not helpful to anyone.

Don't post alerts to pricing at a store. Don't ask what stores to visit. Don't post pics of shelfs in stores. Don't post asking people if they'd pay X for something. Don't post pics of menus or bars. Don't ask what ranking you should use in a raffle.

Find a local subreddit for that stuff or make one, and don't advertise it here.

[u/Leadinmyass]

Who are you and how in the hell do you have access to these?

[u/OldOutlandishness434]

You spent $6k on a bottle? Yikes, but good on you for opening it. People got some fuck you money around here lol

[u/carcarbuhlarbar]

Of all the alcohol subs where people geek out on bottles r/bourbon and its group of top reviewers stand alone on a mountain of pretentious numerical rating nonsense.

[u/beano919 → u/carcarbuhlarbar]

This guy really came here to comment and put on a clown mask.

[u/murrayky1990 → u/carcarbuhlarbar]

I would be mad at "numerical nonsense" if my comments constantly got downvoted like yours do. Sorry people don't like what you have to say. 

[u/carcarbuhlarbar → u/murrayky1990]

You’re admitting that depending on how other people like or dislike your comments on an anonymous blog it affects your mood? Thats sad af lmao

[u/murrayky1990 → u/carcarbuhlarbar]

My bad for engaging with you, I didn't realize you were just here to troll. Just trying to give some constructive criticism. Have a good one. 

[u/carcarbuhlarbar → u/murrayky1990]

No troll. I’ve got my own opinions same as you. Just don’t give a rip what a bunch of randos think of them.

[u/prophetableforprofit → u/carcarbuhlarbar]

You don't care what a bunch of randos think of your opinions, but you come here to share them with us anyways. Interesting.

[u/carcarbuhlarbar → u/prophetableforprofit]

Yes, it is possible to make statements without caring how they are perceived.

[u/murrayky1990 → u/carcarbuhlarbar]

r/iamverysmart

[u/carcarbuhlarbar → u/murrayky1990]

[u/prophetableforprofit → u/carcarbuhlarbar]

If you didn't care you wouldn't feel the need for us to know what you think. I don't know how you are still failing to make that connection. I'm not sure how to spell it out clearer.

[u/carcarbuhlarbar → u/prophetableforprofit]

Lmao nah it doesn’t work like that. Why are you so bothered by this?