Edward_call_me_Ed Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Or, what could be worse, feel compeled to go around buying up every bottle I can find... Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakegz Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Edward, im going to live in Odawara for a year and Im wondering how rare it is to find good bourbon in Japan. Ill be making a million trips to Tokyo im sure of, and id like to know where to shop for good bourbon. how common is quality bourbon over there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward_call_me_Ed Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Lots of good bourbon here. Not everything you will read about here, but some things you won't find (easily) in the States. Lots of Blanton's for one thing. Prices might be a little higher than you are used to. I don't know what to tell you about Tokyo as I am in Sapporo. There are other memebers in Tokyo and they can tell you more about stores there. I suspect that you will have a better selection than I do. I suggest you start a thread in General Bourbon with your question in the subject title. Don't worry!Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobA Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 OK, what is probably "new stuff" is in a local store, about $50, IIRC. Should I pick it up, or bunker a bit of Russell's Reserve ($28, I think)?Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNbourbon Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 My rule of thumb for Wild Turkey 12, any version: if you see it, buy it.I've never seen it for less than $48, or more than $60, so $50 is on the low end. Buy Russell's Reserve 101 next week/month. As recently as the Sampler, Jimmy said the 101 would remain in markets until the 90-proof is introduced, so it's not likely to disappear overnight (except in KY, where the 90 is on the shelf). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakegz Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 ill remember this advice when im at the duty free shops at LAX this wednesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcheer Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 The Russell's Reserve has completely and immediately disappeared off the Alabama ABC's shelves. I am wondering if they got the wholesaler (or whoever they get it from) to do a mass buyback? It really sucks. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cas Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 I just found a couple bottles of the 12 year for 39.99. I think I paid 45 and 50 for the two previous bottles I had.Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 That's a great price... up here in New England, I haven't seen it for less than $50.It's pricey whiskey, but it is good, and it's different than the other WT stuff available. BTW, for those near NH, Russel's Reserve is on sale at the NH state stores for $22.99 until June 26. A good time to fill the bunker... Eagle Rare SB is also on sale for $16.99 (!)-monte- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musher Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 It's pricey whiskey, but it is good, and it's different than the other WT stuff available.The biggest difference is probably the fact that technically, it isn't available anymore. Any 12yo you find out there domestically has been sitting on the shelf, hiding in a back room or a warehouse for years.And, of course, if you like the 101 proof Russell's Reserve, stock up while it lasts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cas Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 In what years did the domestic releases of WT 12 year occur?Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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