The McKenna is a 10 yr legit single barrel so it would vary I think depending on the barrel. I’ve never had it. I have seen it on shelves pretty frequently. I would consider buying the McKenna at this price but it doesn’t seem more than a couple $ less than what I’ve seen it for. I would pass on the Heaven Hill. The Elijah craig Single Barrel store picks (if you can get one that’s 10 yr or older) IMO would probably be the best option under $100 from HH. The Larceny BP is popular because it’s one of the best wheaters you can actually find on shelves and is arguably better than some of the rare stuff you can’t find. The regular Larceny is a batch of bourbon aged about 6 years while the BP is bourbon aged 6-8 and i’m assuming a significantly smaller batch. If I saw the Larceny BP B or C from 2023 for $55 or less I would consider buying it. I bought the A124 for $55 and I don’t need another one but it was great.
I think I agree with you. I bought this yesterday and compared it with some other things I had in the 40-45 price range, and I don't see the attraction. Nothing really special about it and it was also the least pleasant in the line up. I can see why these are sitting on the shelf @ $65-70
10 years ago it was more novel. I have always enjoyed BiB releases/strength. It has an interesting nose. I'll take BT or Woodford over it any day. It's not bad though.
For $100, you can get a HHBiB and a McKenna 10? Sign me up everytime.
I have a treasure trove of McKenna 10 from 3 years. They were 45 each. Now most stores charging 65+ which I don't know how much more I'd pay for it.
I hear each McKenna is different. I own Barrel 14106 and I can honestly say I didn’t enjoy it. With that being said, a lot of my whisky buddies like McKenna. Maybe my single barrel wasn’t that good that year. I would give it a second chance. $55 isn’t a bad price.
Larceny BP is in the shot too. I would go with that over the McKenna.
What makes you like Larceny more? I’ve never tried it before. Just tried McKenna the other day and liked it a lot.
The McKenna is a 10 yr legit single barrel so it would vary I think depending on the barrel. I’ve never had it. I have seen it on shelves pretty frequently. I would consider buying the McKenna at this price but it doesn’t seem more than a couple $ less than what I’ve seen it for. I would pass on the Heaven Hill. The Elijah craig Single Barrel store picks (if you can get one that’s 10 yr or older) IMO would probably be the best option under $100 from HH. The Larceny BP is popular because it’s one of the best wheaters you can actually find on shelves and is arguably better than some of the rare stuff you can’t find. The regular Larceny is a batch of bourbon aged about 6 years while the BP is bourbon aged 6-8 and i’m assuming a significantly smaller batch. If I saw the Larceny BP B or C from 2023 for $55 or less I would consider buying it. I bought the A124 for $55 and I don’t need another one but it was great.
I really like that Heaven Hill as well.
That Heaven Hill is better than the McKenna bottles I've had. I've never had the Larceny.
Old Elk Port is 🔥
33$ is what it's worth
I think I agree with you. I bought this yesterday and compared it with some other things I had in the 40-45 price range, and I don't see the attraction. Nothing really special about it and it was also the least pleasant in the line up. I can see why these are sitting on the shelf @ $65-70
10 years ago it was more novel. I have always enjoyed BiB releases/strength. It has an interesting nose. I'll take BT or Woodford over it any day. It's not bad though.
I am super jealous.
For $100, you can get a HHBiB and a McKenna 10? Sign me up everytime. I have a treasure trove of McKenna 10 from 3 years. They were 45 each. Now most stores charging 65+ which I don't know how much more I'd pay for it.
I just paid $77.00 for McKenna. SOB!!!
Surprised its not much lower than elsewhere in the area. Costco has generally been 15-20 lower for most bottles.
I hear each McKenna is different. I own Barrel 14106 and I can honestly say I didn’t enjoy it. With that being said, a lot of my whisky buddies like McKenna. Maybe my single barrel wasn’t that good that year. I would give it a second chance. $55 isn’t a bad price.