SMOWK Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 including the Pappy 20, which i can't imagine having too many more years of SW stocks left) isn't a choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleblank Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Assuming you're already in the market for a Pappy 23, the markup for this version isn't that bad. You're getting 20% more whiskey from the higher proof. Based on prices in the Houston market, you're only paying an $85 premium for getting the decanter, glasses, fancy packaging and unique selection process by J&PVW. I could easily talk myself into it if I liked Pappy 23 (I tend to find it too woody).Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruby K Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 I did not realize that the Pappy 20 & 23 were both still SW juice. That could delay the opening of the 23 I got last week for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgonano Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 The price is high but, as Randy suggests, not by much...and you are getting maybe the only release of BP 23yr Pappy.S-W closed IIRC in summer of '92, so do the math. At least 2.5 years of 20yr and 7.5 years of 23yr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubacroc Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Hunted dusties and checked stores for anything interesting this weekend.ORVW 23 114 proof sets are available.Located nine total at several locations.PM for store information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virus_Of_Life Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 I've only paid over 200 for a bottle once and that was when I first found this board and thought I'd never again seen a Pappy 23, that A series bottle is still sitting in the bunker. I have 5 other 23s that I got well below 200, so I guess I can say that I have only once paid more than 200 and very rarely ever paid over 150, which brings me to my point; I almost agree with Wade completely and no way will I buy this. Again, I'd rather not have the fancy packaging but can imagine for a gift it may impress someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Reserve Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Well I saw one of these in a store today. It's eye popping! By far the best bourbon presentation I've seen. I liked the box, the certificate, and the crystal bottle, stopper, and glasses.The state lists it at $385, the store was asking $439.97.If I stumbled into $500 that could be allocated to the bourbon fund, I'd be tempted to buy one of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docbible Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 They are around 400 here minus 10% discount (360) . The juice is as good as the packaging. Different from the PVW 23. You won't be disappointed. tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdery Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 All I can say is, they wouldn't be temptations if they were easy to resist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Did a road trip to Jersey and found one for $358 out the door. Sorta glad they only had one 'cause if I bought two the wife might have had a few problems with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy38 Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 I saw one for $300. My wife said I could get it as an early anniversary present. She feels comfortable spending $300 on a bottle but I don't think I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Reserve Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 I saw one for $300. My wife said I could get it as an early anniversary present. She feels comfortable spending $300 on a bottle but I don't think I do.She's a keeper or perhaps looking for a built in reason to get a new wardrobe or some other expensive item.My wife recently bought an expensive camera along with several expensive lenses. So my desire to purchase that ORVW 23 is mounting. I wish I could get it for $300. In fact, I think if it was $300 and not $440 or $$$6.40 after tax I think I would own one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdery Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 There will be after-Christmas sales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronHead Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 I can't justify spending 350 of money I've worked for on one bottle of bourbon. But, being hard to buy for sometimes has its advantages. If I manage to rake in some cash this holiday season I just might pick one up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMOWK Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I was able to secure a case of this stuff through my local distributor. I only want one bottle. I will do my best to help anyone else with obtaining the other 2, short of buying them and shipping them out. I just don't have the money right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sku Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 There will be after-Christmas sales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whskylvr Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Here is the list of stores in Southern California who will be getting the 23 yr. old decanter Pappy Van Winkle. 1) Hi-time cellars2) Mission Liquor3) K & L Wines4) Wally’s5) Wine House6) Wade’s Wines7) Beverage Warehouse8) La Bodega9) Liquorama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 It would help if you had your asking price listed. I've seen this from $325 to $450.I was able to secure a case of this stuff through my local distributor. I only want one bottle. I will do my best to help anyone else with obtaining the other 2, short of buying them and shipping them out. I just don't have the money right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMOWK Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 It would help if you had your asking price listed. I've seen this from $325 to $450.I think it's around $300. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whskylvr Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 SMOWK where are you located at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMOWK Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 I'm on DelMarVa.I think the other two were just dib'ed via PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russellc Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Was in Nashville recently, and went by a store I have purchased Van Winkle products from. In the back room, along with various 20 yr Family Reserves, 23 year Family Reserves, Lot B, 10 year 107, etc., was a box the owner was very proud of. A fine quality furniture grade box, with a decanter and 2 crystal high ball glasses! Price undetermined, I think he wanted at least 450. Beautiful. I bought the Lot B.......and survived to tell this story.Russellc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Lamplighter Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Only seen 1 so far in person. It was in glass case and I was afraid to ask the sticker price. Probably destined to be super rare in the future....kind of like VVOF now i'm guessing.....maybe more so since much less has been bottled than SW did of the premium OF line years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMOWK Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 My Xmas present has finally arrived! SMOWK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 My Xmas present has finally arrived!SMOWKBeauuuuuuuuuuuutiful! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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