Grumble, Grumble - Can't find PVW Lot B

[MarkEdwards]

I'm beginning to think that the good folks who make PVW didn't make it this far west (Arlington, TX).

I see all you enthusiastic Lot B drinkers, and have been looking for it. None of the local big box stores (Majestic/Big Daddy's) have ANY PVW products, nor do any of the smaller stores/bottle shops. I suppose I shall have to brave the wilds of Dallas, and burn the gasoline equivalent of a case of Lot B as a sacrifice to the bourbon gods...

What surprised me is that inventory searches on Binny's and Sam's websites didn't turn up any Lot B either. Does anyone have links to reputable online sources?

Haven't seen but one place that carries Elmer T. Lee, either. Phooey!

I did find my ERSB (one store only) and Blanton (which is all over the place), so I have a consolation prize or two...

[ggilbertva]

That's interesting as I just found out from a fellow Virginian that the VA ABC's are not carrying Lot B anymore, or at least it's not in stock. I wonder if this is indicative of a larger supply problem.

[theDon]

Dallas source, PM sent! Also Pappy's 20 yr.

[MarkEdwards]

I'm making a trip into Balch Springs later today, so I'll check the stores there while I'm at it, and will swing by the Buy Lo that theDon mentioned as well.

Wheee!

[Tony]

The PVW are all coming hard to find in Michigan too. Which is a shame because I am just getting into bourbon and really enjoying the lot B

Best regards, tony

Northville, MI

[ggilbertva]

The PVW are all coming hard to find in Michigan too. Which is a shame because I am just getting into bourbon and really enjoying the lot B

Best regards, tony

Northville, MI

[OscarV]

The PVW are all coming hard to find in Michigan too. Which is a shame because I am just getting into bourbon and really enjoying the lot B

Best regards, tony

Northville, MI

[camduncan]

Plenty of it down here in Australia.....if I don't mind paying for postage or travelling 1000 miles to the nearest (only) stockist! And after that, it'll cost $125 AU (about $100 US)

Actually, I just ordered two bottles for the bunker. An early, early birthday present for myself :skep: :grin:

[Stones]

Plenty of it down here in Australia.....if I don't mind paying for postage or travelling 1000 miles to the nearest (only) stockist! And after that, it'll cost $125 AU (about $100 US)

Actually, I just ordered two bottles for the bunker. An early, early birthday present for myself :skep: :grin:

Was this from Burwood Cellars Cam?

[camduncan]

Sure was Tym. I've been buying Van Winkle bottles from Graham for about 5 years now.

[Stones]

Sure was Tym. I've been buying Van Winkle bottles from Graham for about 5 years now.

Nice! the 20yo is a few clams, the Lot B would be my bunker choice too, did i read somewhere that the Lot B will become scarcer over the next few years or is this something i've conceived? :skep:

[MarkEdwards]

Okay, now I feel better. I found a bottle of LotB, took it home, and settled it in with the rest of my stash.

[WsmataU]

That's interesting as I just found out from a fellow Virginian that the VA ABC's are not carrying Lot B anymore, or at least it's not in stock. I wonder if this is indicative of a larger supply problem.

If Anybody in NoVA needs to know where to find Lot B or GTS I know of a few bottles in Falls Church.

[ggilbertva]

If Anybody in NoVA needs to know where to find Lot B or GTS I know of a few bottles in Falls Church.

Finding Lot B at an ABC doesn't surprise me. Finding GTS still sitting on the shelf does. Back in 2006 I called around looking for GTS and only one store (Merrifield) had 6 bottles. That afternoon VA was cleaned out of GTS and I had 6 nice bottles sitting in my bunker.

[MarkEdwards]

I did contact Pappy Van Winkle, asking about the apparent shortage of PVW products.

The reply I got back said that this time of year it is hard to find their whiskey, but that a new run will be released in September.

[bpt]

I haven't seen it in the Majestics in Ft Worth either. I only know of three places here that seem to regularly get it. I guess that you finally found it in Dallas? I work part time at a small place in FTW and we usually get some when it comes out, but not a lot. Last time (right before the start of summer?) we only got a case of the Lot B and a little bit less than a case of the rest of them. Now that Goody-Goody is in town they seem to have it. And the only other one that I know of is Liq-O-Rama in north FTW. They seem to get a decent amount and all of the different expressions. They also always have Elmer T. Lee. This info is about the same for the BTAC although a few of the Majestics and King's will get some, but never all, of the bottles when that is released. Usually the Stagg and Eagle Rare.

[theDon]

I haven't seen it in the Majestics in Ft Worth either. I only know of three places here that seem to regularly get it. I guess that you finally found it in Dallas? I work part time at a small place in FTW and we usually get some when it comes out, but not a lot. Last time (right before the start of summer?) we only got a case of the Lot B and a little bit less than a case of the rest of them. Now that Goody-Goody is in town they seem to have it. And the only other one that I know of is Liq-O-Rama in north FTW. They seem to get a decent amount and all of the different expressions. They also always have Elmer T. Lee. This info is about the same for the BTAC although a few of the Majestics and King's will get some, but never all, of the bottles when that is released. Usually the Stagg and Eagle Rare.

[Kbice]

Where did you find it . I'm in Dallas and have been looking as well.

[gnatty8]

Found the guy on the right in a liquor store in Memphis last week.. Also bought their last bottle of PVW 20 year old,

[bpt]

Goody-Goody prices are not spectacular but decent, some are even good. Majestic is ridiculously high with their everyday prices but has some good sales. But Majestic doesn't carry VW that I have seen so no problem there. Liq-O-Rama that I mentioned is an independent. I know the owner and he is a really nice guy. His prices vary. Not always the cheapest (and that is the way it is with the non-chains a lot of times) but I would call them fair. And he has a good selection. I rarely cross the border to Dallas anymore so I don't know where to shop there. Where do you rec. in Dallas on the off chance that I end up there some day?

I would prefer to patronize independent places but, especially with things like the Van Winkle line, sometimes you have to get it where you can find it. The places that I mentioned were purely for the fact that I knew that they regularly get VW when it is released down here. And I thought that Ft Worth could be as close of a trip, if not closer, for a guy in Arlington. Especially a guy in need of Van Winkle.