What is your go-to older bourbon now that Elijah Craig 18-year is gone?

[savagehenry]

2 left at Bevmo:
http://www.bevmo.com/Shop/ProductDet...ProductID=4106

I'd buy them myself, but I've been put on temporary purchasing restriction by the wife.

[Tico]

2 left at Bevmo:
http://www.bevmo.com/Shop/ProductDet...ProductID=4106

I'd buy them myself, but I've been put on temporary purchasing restriction by the wife.

And that's just for shipping, there is still tons on the store shelves.

[unclebunk]

Where are you seeing it in Chicago? It disappeared from the Binnys website in the past couple of days, and Warehouse Liquors, my other local bourbon source, doesn't have it anymore either.

I appreciate all of the suggestions for alternatives.

It may not be on their web site but there's plenty still sitting on the shelves in more than one Binny's I've visited recently. I'm also seeing it in other liquor stores, though it may go quickly now that word is out of its temporary demise.

[enn]

It's definitely gone from the Lakeview Binny's--just checked. Maybe it's more widely available in the suburban stores?

[Lost Pollito]

It's definitely gone from the Lakeview Binny's--just checked. Maybe it's more widely available in the suburban stores?

Basically all gone at this point. Sad.

[petrel800]

I stopped by Heaven Hill on the way back from Indianapolis at the end of May, and the gentleman who gave us the tour did confirm the 18 is done for the time being, and said their last shipment of it had just gone out. He said it was a big order and said that "supposedly" it was going to Costco. Not sure the truth to that, but might be worth a look if you have a Costco liquor store in your area.

I don't personally like the EC18, if I want that much Oak I'll drink a Montelena Chardonnay, but good luck in your searches. I still see bottles around the Atlanta, Columbus, and Augusta, GA areas, but it is dwindling.

[Restaurant man]

Had an EC18 tonight because I haven't had it in years. Now I remember why I don't drink it regularly. The wood is out of balance to me

[Brisko]

I stopped by Heaven Hill on the way back from Indianapolis at the end of May, and the gentleman who gave us the tour did confirm the 18 is done for the time being, and said their last shipment of it had just gone out. He said it was a big order and said that "supposedly" it was going to Costco. Not sure the truth to that, but might be worth a look if you have a Costco liquor store in your area.

I don't personally like the EC18, if I want that much Oak I'll drink a Montelena Chardonnay, but good luck in your searches. I still see bottles around the Atlanta, Columbus, and Augusta, GA areas, but it is dwindling.

I know my Costco usually has a skid of it. Haven't checked lately.

[jcg9779]

I've never seen EC18 at the Costco stores in Atlanta. Typically just Makers and Kirkland SmB.

[petrel800]

I've never seen EC18 at the Costco stores in Atlanta. Typically just Makers and Kirkland SmB.

I should probably clear up my statement. I've never personally seen it at Costco around Georgia, the gentleman at Heaven Hill said the shipment went to Costco, beyond that, who knows what markets they will distribute it to.

For the record, I did stop at the Tower in Doraville, just North of Atlanta this afternoon, they had 3 bottles of the EC18, however the price was magically $60, I recall it typically being $50. Just in case anyone in the ATL is looking for it.