Bourbon

[billfromlaketravis 11456]

On 12/9/2022 at 6:42 PM, Mo Horn said:

Either of these worth getting, what say you Surly?

Yes and yep. I assume retail or slightly below retail is pretty, pretty good in NYC. 

[USCATX 1078]

49 minutes ago, KeysPhoneWallet said:

I have a high rye 10yr Mgp redemption that is pretty spicy and was $90, and I don’t think I like it much. That’s good advice on the Rebecca creek. Some more cowboy bourbon just dropped. Tempted to buy bc I love it but it’s so expensive at $243 after tax. I think I may just need to recalibrate how much I’m willing to pay if I want stuff. I may just need to accept $250-$300 for a weller FP or StaggJr

I like to divide it by four and compare to a wine price.  No need to fret about $250 for Stagg Jr unless you’d feel moral outrage about a $60 bottle of wine. 

[billfromlaketravis 11456]

35 minutes ago, USCATX said:

I like to divide it by four and compare to a wine price.  No need to fret about $250 for Stagg Jr unless you’d feel moral outrage about a $60 bottle of wine. 

Are you available to teach a seminar to our wives? 

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Edited December 16, 2022 by billfromlaketravis

[huge 3793]

Yeah not sure what I paid for the MK Unforgotten, but it was more than usual.  When it comes to prices I dont pay secondary but I will throw down whatever on retail.

 

[NOMAAA 1696]

16 minutes ago, huge said:

Yeah not sure what I paid for the MK Unforgotten, but it was more than usual.  When it comes to prices I dont pay secondary but I will throw down whatever on retail.

 

ive got a ONE with your name on it if you want to part ways with that unforgotten.

[KeysPhoneWallet 807]

I like to divide it by four and compare to a wine price.  No need to fret about $250 for Stagg Jr unless you’d feel moral outrage about a $60 bottle of wine. 

Interesting, I divide by 20 and try to decide whether I feel good about the per pour price. Assuming there are 20 pours in a bottle.

[henrygandorf 29189]

1 hour ago, huge said:

Yeah not sure what I paid for the MK Unforgotten, but it was more than usual.  When it comes to prices I dont pay secondary but I will throw down whatever on retail.

 

you paid retail ($209) + shipping.  i would know.

[billfromlaketravis 11456]

Christmas comes, but once a year.

[KeysPhoneWallet 807]

Christmas comes, but once a year.

Oh man…I was at a store here in Austin and he had one but wanted $299…had to pass.

Also, found a brt-02 tonight to complete the pair for me.

[billfromlaketravis 11456]

It’s a little smudged/bad handwriting, but it’s an Act 8. I got very lucky and picked up 3 bottles in 2020.

[KeysPhoneWallet 807]

It’s a little smudged/bad handwriting, but it’s an Act 8. I got very lucky and picked up 3 bottles in 2020.

Oh I didn’t check the act on the one I saw. I tried a sip off of one of this years release and really liked it.

[billfromlaketravis 11456]

Oh I didn’t check the act on the one I saw. I tried a sip off of one of this years release and really liked it.

I was hoping for an Encore this year. Higher proof than normal/unique finish, but you get what you get. An Act 10 for me.

[billfromlaketravis 11456]

I’m happy to report Tom Moore BiB still exists and is on shelves. The label has changed, so I’m hopeful Barton/Sazrac get it around. I picked up a handle today.

[KeysPhoneWallet 807]

How do people feel about retail locations doing customers “favors” by selling them bottles at secondary privies? I’m getting pretty frustrated about it. Went to abcliqour today and was offered h the e chance to buy a twice barreled rye knob creek. Msrp for $50 but was offered it for $129.

[RichUT 1832]

Free market economy. I’m not a fan but I’m also not mad about it. Those stores are generally a primary source of income for the individual running it. If I put myself in their shoes, I can see where I’d be pissed selling bottles to bros at MSRP only for them to take a crotch shot in their truck and sell it for 2x.

They are within their rights to do it, and I’m within my rights to stop shopping there.

[BigDHornfan 6546]

Merry Christmas to me!
Pays to have friends that live near LynchBurg when special shit drops at the distillery.

[USCATX 1078]

56 minutes ago, KeysPhoneWallet said:

How do people feel about retail locations doing customers “favors” by selling them bottles at secondary privies? I’m getting pretty frustrated about it. Went to abcliqour today and was offered h the e chance to buy a twice barreled rye knob creek. Msrp for $50 but was offered it for $129.

If somebody offered me “allocated” Knob Creek Twice Barreled Rye at any price above a 50% off sale we would not be friends.  

[billfromlaketravis 11456]

47 minutes ago, RichUT said:

Free market economy. I’m not a fan but I’m also not mad about it. Those stores are generally a primary source of income for the individual running it. If I put myself in their shoes, I can see where I’d be pissed selling bottles to bros at MSRP only for them to take a crotch shot in their truck and sell it for 2x.

They are within their rights to do it, and I’m within my rights to stop shopping there.

Agreed.

The same people making fun of these “museum liquor stores” in Facebook groups are flipping bottles online.

[billfromlaketravis 11456]

Uh, what?

[huge 3793]

I want that Larceny.

[BigDHornfan 6546]

Uh, what?

It’s all subjective.
I think Whiskey Advocate had the JD Bonded as the best one of 2022. All this shit does is make it harder to get and prices to jump.
I stopped paying attention to rankings and awards long ago.
Drink what you like and don’t be a sheep to what people say is the best.
Everyone’s palate is different.

[USCATX 1078]

I’m curious to try that 922 because the last batch I had (b521 maybe?) was hot sadness that ended up getting mixed with ginger ale at the lake.  It seems like they feel pressure at BB to name something at least moderately findable as whiskey of the year while putting the hitters in their top 5.  

[TxTower 650]

Happy Birthday to me.

[NOMAAA 1696]

whats the deal with the goody goody raffle?

[BigDHornfan 6546]

20 minutes ago, NOMAAA said:

whats the deal with the goody goody raffle?

still waiting on the email.  not sure why they are delayed this year.  

[TxTower 650]

Drink what you like and don’t be a sheep to what people say is the best.
Everyone’s palate is different.

This right here.

Edited for emphasis.

[NOMAAA 1696]

Driving through Arkansas and Tennessee this weekend. Anyone have any honey holes in either state I need to hit up?

[henrygandorf 29189]

 

happy hanukkah from my grocery store.

[Herbie Hancock 7345]

I’d shove a lit menorah up my ass to get all of those at retail. Well done sir

[BigDHornfan 6546]

Check your emails.  Goody Goody Raffle link went out today.

[elguapo 4586]

Anyone know where I might have a decent shot of scoring something interesting in Cedar Park/NW Austin area? OLC still the best bet?

[billfromlaketravis 11456]

Well today was a dud. A coworker was “tipped off” to a major score at Spec’s. So I meet him up there at 10am. Of course there were about 50 people in line. 
 

Our reward was a bottle of Booker’s 2022-03 and the 2022 JD Special Release. 

[Party_Taco 3724]

 
happy hanukkah from my grocery store.

Sigh… there are times when I miss California

[BigDHornfan 6546]

Well today was a dud. A coworker was “tipped off” to a major score at Spec’s. So I meet him up there at 10am. Of course there were about 50 people in line. 
 
Our reward was a bottle of Booker’s 2022-03 and the 2022 JD Special Release. 

That’s a dud?
Jesus you’re a whiskey snob.

That JD is fucking phenomenal!! I’ll buy it from you and pay for shipping it up here if you don’t want it.

[billfromlaketravis 11456]

2 minutes ago, BigDHornfan said:

That’s a dud?
Jesus you’re a whiskey snob.

That JD is fucking phenomenal. I’ll buy it from you and pay for shipping it up here if you don’t want it.

Would you trade the Coy Hill Special Release for it? 

[BigDHornfan 6546]

[BigDHornfan 6546]

Would you trade the Coy Hill Special Release for it? 

Yes, and here’s why,
The Coy Hill is really really good, but it’s very similar to a higher proof JD Barrel Strength Single Barrel. Especially if you get a store or club pick.

The JD ASM is a completely different animal.
It’s so different from anything JD has ever done and the finish from the Oloroso Cask is so tasty.

[billfromlaketravis 11456]

9 minutes ago, BigDHornfan said:

Yes, and here’s why,
The Coy Hill is really really good, but it’s very similar to a higher proof JD Barrel Strength Single Barrel. Especially if you get a store or club pick.

The JD ASM is a completely different animal.
It’s so different from anything JD has ever done and the finish from the Oloroso Cask is so tasty.

You got yourself a deal sir. 
 

PM me the details. 

[BigDHornfan 6546]

You got yourself a deal sir. 
 
PM me the details. 

I said I’d do the trade. But I don’t have a Coy Hill. Sorry. Wish I did.
I have a 1/4 of one. Lol

You won’t find anyone on secondary to do it though. Values are too far apart.
Coy Hill is going for over 400 and the ASM is going for 275-300.

[billfromlaketravis 11456]

 

@BigDHornfan Do you have a SFTB laying around? 

Edited December 20, 2022 by billfromlaketravis

[BigDHornfan 6546]

 
[mention=290]BigDHornfan[/mention] Do you have a SFTB laying around? 

I don’t. Wish I did

[Buzzrock 14918]

What’s Weller Blue going for on secondary these days? I saw a gift basket today with Weller Blue and Green and a couple other things for $289 and I passed.

[NOMAAA 1696]

6 hours ago, elguapo said:

Anyone know where I might have a decent shot of scoring something interesting in Cedar Park/NW Austin area? OLC still the best bet?

Debs hooked me up last time I was there. 

[Firemans4Horn 18046]

Always love visiting my in-laws in Western NY every Christmas. Tons of great stuff at MSRP.

 

 

[billfromlaketravis 11456]

6 hours ago, elguapo said:

Anyone know where I might have a decent shot of scoring something interesting in Cedar Park/NW Austin area? OLC still the best bet?

I like the store picks at OLC. You might get luckier somewhere else, but OLC has the best floor. 

[henrygandorf 29189]

31 minutes ago, Buzzrock said:

What’s Weller Blue going for on secondary these days? I saw a gift basket today with Weller Blue and Green and a couple other things for $289 and I passed.

$250-$300.  not sure what else was in there, but it was probably a decent deal.  weller green is a $30 bottle.

[Buzzrock 14918]

The basket I was looking at isn’t pictured. 

[henrygandorf 29189]

good way to ditch some inventory i guess.

[BigDHornfan 6546]

What’s Weller Blue going for on secondary these days? I saw a gift basket today with Weller Blue and Green and a couple other things for $289 and I passed.

300

[NOMAAA 1696]

So no homey holes in Arkansas or Tennessee? Anyone know if they sell in gas stations?