Worth the Drive: A Rainy Saturday Bourbon Hunt

Rainy Saturday in Mansfield. I could have slept in, but there was bourbon to hunt.

The Bourbon Poor contributor Nick and I made the 45-minute drive to Plano, Texas, for the Rare Character x Bourbon Nerdz drop at Sip N Style Liquor.

And it was worth the drive.

Sip N Style nailed it. We were sixth or seventh in line, but the drop was organized, efficient and moved fast. Before the doors opened, bottles were being passed around and pours were being shared.

We tried both Bourbon Nerdz picks before buying, and they stood on their own. Access to allocated bottles at MSRP was just a bonus. I left with both picks and a Blanton’s Gold.

We also spent time with the Bourbon Nerdz, talked about future opportunities and shared a pour of Kentucky Boy.

That’s bourbon community.

The hunt continued around Plano with a couple of Texas cigar blends before my first visit to The Whiskey Blendery. Five bottles later, I understood why people are excited to have such a unique experience right here in DFW.

After a few more retailer stops and conversations about The Bourbon Poor, the day ended with contributor JB, a cigar and an open Whiskey Blendery bottle.

Something I discovered that afternoon became something I got to share that night.

And waiting for me when I finally got home was one more surprise. My order from Red Head Barrels had arrived, including the engraved Bourbon Poor canteen barrel in the picture.

Not a bad way to end a day on the hunt.

The bottles were great. The people made the day.

Bottle count: 12+ Bank account: Bourbon Poor.

Good Bourbon. Good People. Better Community.