Got Stagg? [Archive] - Straightbourbon.com

bobbyc

12-02-2002, 20:46

I thought I found an unending supply of it. Imagine the look on my tired ol' face seeing 8 bottles on the shelf no less and no scurrying to get at it. But alas, it's not far to the bottom of me pockets, I did what I could , got me one to drink and pointed my wifes brother to one. I think another buddy will get a couple later this week. Somebody bought all of the rest of them. This shit hasn't been out a week and already is in short supply. http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/crazy.gif

MurphyDawg

12-02-2002, 23:08

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It's Christmas Jeff! Don't be a Scrooge. Send us a bottle!

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Linn I couldnt agree more! http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif I'll be waiting by the chimney Dec 24th Jeff. . . . .

Tom (hopeful) C

pepcycle

12-03-2002, 12:08

I found a bottle at Thoroughbred Shoppe on Versailles Road in Lexington. I will keep you up to date on other sightings. Have not broken the seal. Should I do it now???

**DONOTDELETE**

12-03-2002, 13:06

Nooooooooooooo! Quick! Send it to me for authentication! I'll let you know if it's real or immaginary. Just another fine public service I offer at no additional charge.Please send $550 for retun shipping and handling charges. Your ever faithful servent -> http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/ooo.gif

hollywood

12-03-2002, 17:25

My apology in advance if needed. I haven't been able to find "The Stagg" yet, but was wondering if anyone has posted a pic on what this heralded bourbon will look like if I ever find it. http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/crazy.gif If no one has posted a pic...will you?! Thanks, H'wood http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/cool.gif

jeff

12-03-2002, 17:42

Check out my previous Stagg Tasting Notes (http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/showthreaded.php?Cat=&Board=Tasting&Number=11263&p age=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1) for a picture. Sorry for the lousy quality. I hope to get a better digital camera for Christmas; As well as more Stagg http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif

hollywood

12-03-2002, 17:50

Jeff, Thank you for the quick response! My lady just got home, and I made sure she had a good look too! You never know when she might come across a bottle and make a purchase for me! http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif You know Christmas is around the corner, and besides I'm just a wonderful boyfriend. http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif See ya, H'wood http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/cool.gif

jeff

12-03-2002, 17:55

You really should contact your favorite liquor store and see if they will order you some. That might be the only way some people will ever see it.

pepcycle

12-03-2002, 19:51

Too Late, I opened it. Now, I'm just waving the bottle under my nose. $550 shipping and handling seemed reasonable though. If I come across another bottle, I'll forward along with a check (Will you take a personal check?)

bobbyc

12-03-2002, 19:58

That's a fact, While on my travels today I stopped at 2 high end liquor stores, nothing. Rats. I called one the other day and they said George T. What? We have George Dickel. Without bothering to explain it I said Oh Okay. I put a few friends on to it and they told them everything Stagg, is sold before it gets in the store. This is in the good old State of God Gave us Bourbon and we'd just as soon keep it , Thank You very Much , Visit us often in Kentucky. I'm to the point now that I think there's as good a chance I'll find Birthday Bourbon ( not likely) before I'll see Stagg! http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/frown.gif
At least I got a bottle, 2 , My Bro In Law got one. I will say this if GT Stagg isn't worth driving a hundred miles for Nothing else is worth walking across the street to get. http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/tongue.gif

jeff

12-03-2002, 20:02

My boss is trying to order a few bottles to give as christmas gifts to friends and clients. He is going to try and special-order some. I'll let you know if he is successful.

bobbyc

12-03-2002, 20:18

Forget That! What do you have to do to get on his A list? http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/smile.gif

jeff

12-03-2002, 20:29

As nice as a bottle of Stagg would be for Christamas, I am hoping for a CASH bonus. That way I can buy whatever I want (Stagg, Birthday Bourbon, Blanton's...etc)

hollywood

12-04-2002, 07:19

Do you think anyone would be willing to trade a couple of bottles of OF B'day Bourbon for a couple of Stagg? I don't know if this is a good deal or not?! http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/crazy.gif From what I hear a lot of people can't find the OFBB. However my sources have it plentiful..right now. I have six bottles of OFBB...well I guess 3...I put the "disappearing act" on the other three. I want to keep one for my collection, so I have two to play with. Sorry folks, I wouldn't want to sell them now, but a trade for something I can't get would be nice. This may or may not work due to the availability of Stagg?! I'm just trying to create a "win/win" situation if possible. If anyone interested let me know. See ya, H'wood http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/cool.gif

12-04-2002, 16:52

If my sister scores three bottles of Stagg for me, I will be talking to you. I think that is an intruiging idea.

12-04-2002, 17:07

Don't waste your time at Liquor Barn at Hurstbourne Lane in L'ville!!!!! My sister just picked up four bottles for me - all that they had on the shelf! She called me from the checkout line! Damn! This calls for a celebration! Woohoo!

bobbyc

12-04-2002, 18:00

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Don't waste your time at Liquor Barn at Hurstbourne Lane in L'ville!!!!!

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You got that shit right, Just called them They said they do not think they will be able to get any more! http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/frown.gif
Oh well I guess that's how it goes with a good thing! http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/laugh.gif
Congrats to Clogsdon on a terrific score!

12-04-2002, 18:24

Dang it. I am sorry, man. I actually told my sister not to waste her time there, because someone said (was it you?) that LB said they already had their allotment spoken for (3 bottles?).

I suggested she call around and check with her old contact on Brownsboro Road (Gary?). I guess she went back to Hurstbourne cuz that's where she and I always buy.

I hope you find some. If not, send me a private message. I just may send you a few sips! No bourbon is worth hoarding when someone else is going dry. (Now, don't anybody else get that idea! It's only for Bobby!)

jeff

12-04-2002, 18:25

I don't know about you Bobby, but I think that we helped to push him in the right direction. I suppose a finders bottle, err I mean fee, is in order. Have her drop off one of those at my house and we'll call it even http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif

12-04-2002, 18:33

Push, smush. That's my favorite store. I always shop at that store. And my sister works near there.

But, I am willing to help Bobby out (read my response to him).

Then again, he lives there. He gets lots of Bourbon I can't. Maybe we can help each other out! http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/smile.gif

bobbyc

12-05-2002, 22:24

Thanks Guys , but it isn't nessesary, I'm actually part of the problem, I may explain that later , I am almost to the end of what I planned to do regarding Stagg. I need a life, I mean when the biggest thrill you get is finding a particular bottle of whiskey? Geez! The guy at Liquor Barn at Fern Valley said they wasn't getting but 3 and they told me at Hurstbourne they were getting a lot. There was 5 bottles at Their Westport Road store but are all gone now. I have a 3 pack on order and may get it next week and if I do that will probably be it for me. However I think if I saw Stagg on the shelf no matter where I would buy it before anything else until it is no longer available. I had found 5 bottles of 12 YO WT here and there but it must have been someones idea of great Christmas gifts or Thanksgiving Bourbon, It has dried up. BrendaJ got one maybe she'll let us drink off of her.

brendaj

12-06-2002, 16:07

Bobby,
When you said:
<snip>
I had found 5 bottles of 12 YO WT here and there but it must have been someones idea of great Christmas gifts or Thanksgiving Bourbon, It has dried up. BrendaJ got one maybe she'll let us drink off of her.
</snip>
you must've been readin' my mind... http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/smile.gif I snatched that bottle with next year's Bourbon Festival in mind. I just hope I can walk past it for that long... http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/crazy.gif
I guess this Stagg will keep my busy for awhile... http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/smirk.gif
Beej

**DONOTDELETE**

12-06-2002, 19:59

Brenda => I have space in my Jeep for your bottle of Stagg! http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/wink.gif http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif

bobbyc

12-06-2002, 21:02

Alright StraightBourbonians we have a situation here! Send cash , checks or credit cards, We got to get those bottles away from Beej and into Linn's hands for safe keeping. If ever there were 2 bottles of liquor that needed to be 2 states away from its' owner , we have it here. Or else the memory of WT12 will fade like a bad dream. She said she'd let us have a drink, If and that's a big if they are still around come September! Beej , did you get your bottle of Stagg ? I saw it at hurstbourne lane. I started to tell them I came to get it for you! What are friends for? That needs to be entrusted to Linn as well.
I found out today if you got Stagg you got friends , well if you give them a drink. My boss had heard me talking about Stagg he said he wanted a taste, so me being the Brown Noser, I mean Faithfull Employee that I am I said You're talking to the right guy. I was off today so I went over there with a shotglass and my opened bottle of Stagg. He poured him up a good one , Likes it , wants a bottle. Damn , is it really supposed to work like that? There's a place we do business at that one day I walked in and they had a Bottle of Beam going, I had to help them out. They have ordered some Stagg but don't have it yet, So I drop in and give them a taste. You pretty much are welcome anywhere if you take Stagg with you! These free give away drinks are adding up I can't keep doing this , going in the hole. Or am I?They out with a plastic milk jug full of the angels share of Fine , Very Fine Ky Bourbon. I won't say who made it ( about 10 years old, If you gonna hose a barrel make sure it's an old one!) It was right up there, and if I did say , and I won't, whose it was , everyone would be shitting themselves hoping that that would be the next new Bourbon.Yum Yum Yum BleeeE . My ulterior motive was if they didn't like Stagg they might forfeit thier Stagg order. No such luck, I think they are rather proud of the fact they got Stagg coming. I'm going to have to break out the Ten High soon , It's hard to think about anything other than Stagg . If a Bourbon ever blows it away, Not much chance of that! http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif

MurphyDawg

12-06-2002, 21:17

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We got to get those bottles away from Beej and into Linn's hands for safe keeping.

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Do you seriously think that any bourbon in Linn's presence is SAFE??? http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/tongue.gif http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/tongue.gif http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/crazy.gif http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/crazy.gif !!

Tom (I don't think so. . . .) C

brendaj

12-07-2002, 09:16

Linn said:
<snip>I have space in my Jeep for your bottle of Stagg!</snip>

Linn Honey, yer fergettin'...baby, I KNOW you now... http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif
You could have 10 people, 4 dogs, 6 chickens and a marching band in that Jeep and...you'd still have room... http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif
I'm ashamed of myself but I might as well admit it, it will be gone loooong before next September... http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/smirk.gif
Beej

brendaj

12-07-2002, 10:04

Bobby said:
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If ever there were 2 bottles of liquor that needed to be 2 states away from its' owner , we have it here. Or else the memory of WT12 will fade like a bad dream. She said she'd let us have a drink, If and that's a big if they are still around come September! Beej , did you get your bottle of Stagg ? I saw it at hurstbourne lane. I started to tell them I came to get it for you!
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Bobby,
Truer words were never spoken (typed). But relax, you have my solemn word I'll save the Turkey.
You see, I actually grabbed two bottles of the Stagg. And don't you laugh...my son briefly mentioned (great minds think alike) picking up YOUR bottle for YOU... http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif
Alas, I owe my brother-in-law, so he gets one of the bottles. The upside to that is, I'll get to help him drink it... http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/smirk.gif
I'm already into the other bottle, gave Bettye Jo a taste yesterday. This is alcoholic cottoncandy with an incredible finish. Did you know it's 15 years old?
Beej

brendaj

12-07-2002, 10:08

Tom said:
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Do you seriously think that any bourbon in Linn's presence is SAFE???
</snip>

a true case of 'out of the frying pan, into the fire' if I eva saw one... http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/smirk.gif
Beej

bobbyc

12-07-2002, 14:28

I remember Ken Weber saying it is 15 YO but there is no age statement front or back on the bottle. Keep that other bottle of Stagg ! pay your Brother in law back with EWSB or KnobCreek. Hell that's what they made Woodford Reserve for! http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif I'm serious if he doesn't know it's coming pull a switch-a-roo I don't think we are going to see much more of it. http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/cool.gif
I was going to get your bottle of Stagg, You wasn't going to see it again. I couldn't do it , the thought of you in tears at the counter was one image . Another was you kicking over a bunch of displays. http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/wink.gif

jeff

12-11-2002, 15:27

OK people. 45% of you say you can't find Stagg. Well, I just came from the Liquor Barn on Richmond road and there were 8 bottles just sitting there for the taking. If you are anywhere near here, get in your car and drive! Otherwise call your favorite retailer and ask them to special-order you some. Remember, you have only one shot to get all you can. For in a short while Stagg will be no more, and the world will weep http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/frown.gif

Paradox

12-11-2002, 15:30

I'd get it if I can! haha I have 5 places trying to get it and they all keep saying soon, soon... i don't understand, it's been out there for quite a bit now... what's this hold up all about? http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/mad.gif

MurphyDawg

12-11-2002, 23:50

3 words Jeff:

Communist Control State!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

man I was giddy they added Bakers and Bookers to the shelf recently. . . . . .too bad they were $55 & $65 respectively. . . . .I got christmas presents to buy so I had to settle for some Old Overholt Rye http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/tongue.gif http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/tongue.gif . . . .

Tom (looks like he will never get Stagg, oh well. . .) C

bluesbassdad

12-18-2002, 16:18

I just registered my "yes" vote. (BTW, I also discovered that one's vote registers even though an error message, "htp 404" or some such, appears immediately after one votes. There were five yes votes before I voted and six afterward; but I digress.)

If you live in a state that allows direct shipment of liquor, and you want a bottle of George T. Stagg, dial the following number immediately:

1-800-331-3005

and place your order. Or go to the Hi Times (http://www.hitimewine.net/iStar.asp?a=29) website and place your order online. (I guess you'll have to search on "Stagg" to get to the right page. When I first entered this post, I thought the URL that I entered would take you right to the George T. Stagg listing, but it didn't work for some reason.)

I was told that they had received three (or was it four?) cases. I took three bottles and two more disappeared as nearby Christmas shoppers overheard my conversation with the man who was trying to keep the shelves stocked.

Now I have created a bit of a problem for myself. My son has told me that he bought me for Christmas a bottle of what the store clerk called the "best bourbon your Dad will ever taste". Knowing that he frequently passes the Wine & Liqour Depot in Van Nuys, I had assumed that it was Pappy Van Winkle, because I was so sure that the Stagg would never make it to California. On the off chance that he may have found a bottle of George T. Stagg, I have decided to wait until Christmas to open any of my bottles. If my kid bought me one, I want his purchase to be the first one I taste, and in his presence.

To keep from going completely crazy with anticipation between now and Christmas I picked up a bottle of Jefferson's Reserve (will I later regret spending that amount when I could have added to my stash of Stagg?), Weller 12 year old, and a couple of replacement bottles.

Yours truly,
Dave Morefield

jbutler

12-18-2002, 17:20

Dave,
The error 404 or "file not found" was caused by my restarting of our firewall at the time you were posting, and not some inherent problem with this site.

Bob

12-18-2002, 17:27

I received my order from Sam's today. Received 2 bottles as a Christmas present from my wife. They sure look nice. Can't wait to open one up, but I'm waiting until a little virus bug that's visiting with me hits the road. I guess I should also wait till Christmas too, but whether I can (or will) wait remains to be seen! http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/wink.gif http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/wink.gif
Bob

12-30-2002, 15:30

I anxiously awaited my sister to show up at my parents this past Friday night. I couldn't wait for that box with three bottles of Stagg and one 1.75L of BT to come through the door!

Alas, she was late and I had to wait a couple hours longer. Then, she got there and had a very scared look on her face. Yep, in all the confusion in getting on the road, she had left my Stagg sitting inside her front door back in Indiana. http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/frown.gif

She felt so guilty, I just couldn't get mad at her. Actually, I wouldn't have been mad. Her 23 month old is a hand full and can divert your attention quite easily.

Oh well. She said she'd put one bottle in the mail today for me. I told her to hold on to the rest until the next time we meet. I figured that would keep me from drinking too much of it anyhow. http://www.straightbourbon.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/crazy.gif

01-11-2003, 00:24

See my comments in the tasting forum.

01-14-2003, 15:02

In my search for more Stagg, I decided to try shipping some in instead of bugging my sister yet again to hunt down some bourbon for me in Louisville.

Last Friday, I checked Sam's Wine's web site. They did not list Stagg. So, I checked Internet Wine's web site. They did list it and they did not have NC on their list of states they could not ship to. Their web site accepted my order and I received an email confirmation. Yesterday, Internet Wines cancelled the order on me due to lack of stock.

Today, I called Sam's to see if they could get some Stagg for me. They said they were out at the moment, but they expected more in. So, I placed an order. However, they told me that they couldn't ship to NC, so I instructed them to ship it to my parents in WV when it came in.

I decided to call Internet Wines back to inquire whether they had cancelled the order because of NC law or because they were out of stock. The person I spoke to told me that I cancelled the order because they couldn't immediately fill my order. I told them that was not true. They offered to reorder the Stagg for me, saying that they have more on order and expect it soon. I declined because of my Sam's order. However, they did say they could ship to NC.

Internet Wines also said they had a warning on their web site next to the Stagg bottle saying that it was on backorder and expected in late January. I told them it wasn't on the web site either last Friday when I ordered nor today when I checked again. Bottom line, Internet Wines isn't at the top of their game.

Actually, before all this started, I knew that NC did not allow interstate shipments of wine into the state (for residences). I knew this because there have been several news stories about it because NC allows NC wine to be shipped. There is a law suit saying that the law discriminates against out-of-state wines.

Because of this rule on wine, I assumed that spirits were in the same category. This is why I never tried to order before and why I always had my sister shop for me in KY. But, my quest for Stagg last Friday led me to try anyway. Worst case, I would have it shipped to my parents home in WV.

I assume that Internet Wines and Sam's both know the shipping laws, so it's even more perplexing that they gave me a different answers.

All I want is a little more Stagg (ok, alot more). But, the effort is worth it for this rare treasure.

cowdery

01-15-2003, 22:54

Went to Sam's tonight. There was a big empty space where the Stagg was supposed to be. The price was $41, but alas, it was all gone.

gr8erdane

12-02-2003, 00:00

For anyone concerned, I was at Randall's Spirits (internetwines.com) saturday and they had Stagg in stock at that time.

voigtman

12-03-2003, 12:25

Checked internetwines.com's site and no MA shipping http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif (I knew it, but just to be sure), even if I wanted to cough up the very high price of their Stagg: $83.30 plus shipping! Wow!

At this point, I'm going to assume Stagg and other phantoms (OFBB, Ridgewood Reserve 1792, etc.) don't really exist: they are just internal "duty free" products. My best bet is to just reallocate my set-aside Stagg funds for ER17 (if it appears again) and maybe even Hirsch 16 (available in RI, maybe). Ed

doubleblank

12-03-2003, 13:18

I'm doing the same thing here in Houston. Got a couple bottles of Stagg (the city of Houston was "allocated" 9 whole bottles), and now I'm stocking up on the 2003 ER17 which appears to be plentiful.....at this time. What's curious is that the ER17 is a few $ more than the Stagg.

DoubleBlank

Bob

12-03-2003, 14:32

I was able to get a bottle of Stagg, ER 17 and Sazerac at a local, relatively tiny LI liquor store all for $45 each. http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif They only had 3 bottles of each, so I did good by buying 33% of their delivery! http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/images/graemlins/drink.gif

BOURBONDRINKER

12-04-2003, 19:45

I just recieved 2 bottles of Stagg as well as ER17, Sazerac, Hirsch Rye and 12 yr vw. Thank you Binnys. All I have to do now is figure out when to taste my Stagg knowing I more than likely won't be able to get more!! http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/images/graemlins/banghead.gif

voigtman

12-20-2003, 13:26

I GOT IT! http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif Thanks to the AMAZING generosity of an SB.com member, I now have a bottle of the Stagg 2003! http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif I have to say that I was floored by this unexpected turn of events: SB.com is nothing short of a great community in terms of the people actively involved and their genuine eagerness to help out new members and share their considerable bourbon (and other) knowledge and experience. No surprise there at all, BUT it so happened that the SB.com member who was so generous to me was motivated by a similar "generosity of spirit" http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif previously shown to him by another SB.com member. This is exactly what a community is, and should be, all about! So I hereby promise to "pay it forward" in like fashion, first chance I get and I want to thank everyone here at SB.com (and an extra thanks and tip of the hat to Jim Butler for his ongoing work keeping this site so functional and hot) for making this little miracle a reality! http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif You folks are the BEST! Cheers and very Happy Holidays to all! Ed

voigtman

12-20-2003, 13:59

I just found out that New Hampshire has (at least as of the close of business on 12/19) 10 bottles of Stagg at $42.99. They are at these stores/locations:

Store 76 Hampton 3 bottles
Store 67 Hooksett 3 bottles
Store 38 Portsmouth 3 bottles
Store 34 Salem 1 bottle

I cannot get to these places anytime soon http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif, but if anyone else wants to score these for themselves, go for it! http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif Cheers and GO STAGG! May there be Stagg for everyone! Ed