1792 is totally underrated. The aromas take a second to develop, but once it opens up, it's pretty good. Ken Pierce does a good job with that brand. Enthusiasts have traditionally knocked it based on its Barton lineage but he is putting out a good product. It will become allocated by the end of the year like the rest of Sazeracs portfolio.
Willet Estate selections are WAY overpriced, good or bad. The selections also stay in the barrel around a year to 16 months after they've been selected, which in my opinion, means it won't be like what the selectors tasted when they chose their barrels. Mostly related to their ability to hand-bottle. Most are good, some not(LB 8yr). I did have a 12yr from LB that was damn good and a 6 yr that was really good at barrel proof, but again, too expensive for single digit ages. I had a 10 yr at silver dollar last yr that was great, maybe 10 is the sweet spot.
Eagle rare moved their age statement to the back label, I'd bet it's just part of the process of removing it from the brand completely in the future.
Chris does a good job at WWW, however, I've had a few I did not care for, so I stopped getting his. Some were too sweet, one Eagle Rare I picked up was so close to the regular bottle I had at home, I didn't see the point in the selection.
I've not had any of the evergreen selections, I'll have to check them out, they are kind of out of my way, so I'm just not by there much, but will find my way over there for sure.
Binnys in Chicago does a good job on picks, too...if you're ever up that way.
One reason I do LB so much, it's fairly convenient for me from work or home, so maybe it's laziness
The Weller from December, and I got one last week as well, that were fn awesome, especially for $24. The four roses recipes are also typically high quality.
Drinking bourbon from the barrel is about as good as it gets. I call it the "truth". Can lead to some real interesting evenings with unfiltered barrel samples.
I'm having an ETL LB selection from last year in my UK 2012 championship highball right now. Pretty tasty.
If you like good tequila, LB has a Patron Anejo barrel selection that is one of the best anejos Ive ever had. Super smooth. Barrel 27 if your looking.
As far as age statements go, well...they are going away from most groups, scotch included, just not enough juice but should start evening out next year for some brands, but don't look for the age statements to come back regardless.
