What bourbon did you purchase today? Fall 2010

[BourbonJoe]

I'll never understand that; the one that typically sells out the fastest is priced the lowest. Strange.

What's so strange about that??? Cheaper bottles will always outsell expensive bottles for sought after items.

Joe :usflag:

[autiger23]

Well bit the bullet.

Got another 20yr Winkle Reserve, 1 Winkle 12yr B, 1 bottle of WLW, 1 eagle rare 10yr and found a bottle of Weller 7yr SR. I am DONE, spent too much the last month.

Finally tried the 10' GTS, wow...pretty powerful and pretty amazing.

[ILLfarmboy]

I'll never understand that; the one that typically sells out the fastest is priced the lowest. Strange.

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What's so strange about that??? Cheaper bottles will always outsell expensive bottles for sought after items.

Joe :usflag:

I took it he meant the demand was the highest of the BTAC so it should be priced higher.

Though, except for its relative scarcity, I don't understand why Saz 18 would be sought after more than Stagg and Handy, which in my opinion are better whiskeys.

[hectic1]

Grabbed a couple more Pappy 15's for the bunker...no telling how long this juice will be this damn good! I haven't be able to find any VWFRR's of yet though...

[TomH]

Picked up a bottle of Redemption Bourbon. Look forward to opening it in a couple of days to see what it's like

[chilidawg7]

Ran across something I don't usually see in these parts so I picked up two bottles of Weller 12 at a local ABC for $25.99 each.

[nopt]

Picked up my first bottle of Pappy 15. Looking forward to it after trying the excellent Lot "B".

[hectic1]

Grabbed a bottle of VWFRR "B" bottling today. :cool:

[sailor22]

A local supermarket opened a new store and is having a buy one get one free promotion. Their attached liquor store has Buffalo Trace as their buy one get one. Pretty sweet deal - I did my Christmas shopping. :cool:

[M14Shooter]

My local retailer got the goods.I went home with just released WLW ,Tomas Handy and Old Rip Van Winkle 10/107.Prices were fair for Mass.The WLW and Handy were $64.99 and the ORVW 10/107 was $38.

Regards,Mike

[WsmataU]

My local retailer got the goods.I went home with just released WLW ,Tomas Handy and Old Rip Van Winkle 10/107.Prices were fair for Mass.The WLW and Handy were $64.99 and the ORVW 10/107 was $38.

Regards,Mike

I bought virtually the same except I decided on a PVW 15 instead of the TH. It was difficult to pull myself out of there because they had multiple 2010 BTACs (all 5 bottles) on the shelves. Maybe I'll go back tomorrow!

[BradleyC]

Sazerac 18 '10, Stagg '10, VW13, Pappy 15. I still can't find any WLW. Word is, they did not send any to CO. As good of a haul as I've had this weekend, I'm still bummed over the weller.

[Parkersback]

Sazerac 18 '10, Stagg '10, VW13, Pappy 15. I still can't find any WLW. Word is, they did not send any to CO. As good of a haul as I've had this weekend, I'm still bummed over the weller.

[BBQ+Bourbon]

I've had little time to pursue BTAC this go-round but yesterday I did stop in two stores. I nabbed 3) ORVW 10/107 at $39 2) Pappy 15 at $45ish 1) Handy in the low $60 range and a Family Reserve Rye at $44.

I'd like to find a Stagg or two but the WLW has lost my interest after last year.

[OscarV]

but the WLW has lost my interest after last year

[OscarV]

I just happened to be in the neighborhood yesterday so I dropped in at the Binny's South Loop store.

I got a 2008 & 2009 4R Mariage, plus a Binny's selected 4R OBSO recipe.

Also my bride picked up two bottles of Domaine Ste Michelle Brut.

Then by the pour I bought some Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit 1998 Pew Top at Delilah's.

And got slipped a 100ml bottle of Rittenhouse Rye Single Barrel 25yo.

Alway's good to see Chuck and Joe.

[Virus_Of_Life]

What's so strange about that??? Cheaper bottles will always outsell expensive bottles for sought after items.

Joe :usflag:

I took it he meant the demand was the highest of the BTAC so it should be priced higher.

Though, except for its relative scarcity, I don't understand why Saz 18 would be sought after more than Stagg and Handy, which in my opinion are better whiskeys.

Yeah, I mean the demand is highest for the Saz18 - which I don't understand either - so why do they price it lower. Not that it sells more because it is priced lower.

[humchan2k]

See photo - Pappy 15, and the entire BTAC '10 Collection - 4 Handy, 3 Saz 18, 1 Stagg, 2 WLW, 1 ER 17!

[SBOmarc]

See photo - Pappy 15, and the entire BTAC '10 Collection - 4 Handy, 3 Saz 18, 1 Stagg, 2 WLW, 1 ER 17!

[bigtoys]

haven't read about it and my Bourbon consultant was off, but I grabbed a WR Maple Wood Finish. And, of course, a Pappy 20 to bunker.

[sdchap00]

As several folks have said on here, dusty hunting seems to be feast or famine. After reading some more on here, I've learned a lesson or two. Today, I hit up a store here in one of the sketchier parts of town that I'm pretty sure I went to last year. Last time, I think only looked at their main stock, which was centered behind the counter and consisted of current products. This time, I chatted with the guy behind the counter, who said the store had been there since 1953. I'm guessing he was the owner or the son of the owner. I told him I was looking for old bottles. He was really helpful and knew exactly the kind of stuff I was looking for, which was over in a corner that I wouldn't have looked in otherwise. The selection wasn't huge, but they had several bottles, including a 12yo WT, the Harper and Dickel from the BHC, and two bottles of ER101.

The ER turned out to be the N.O. bottling and had what I thought was a good price (well, at least after I asked the guy if he'd make me a deal if I took both, which he did for $25 each). I picked both up. Pics are below. The double digit on the base is 92, so I'm guessing it was bottled in 1992 or 93, assuming that this is meant to be a date.

I left the BHCs, which were $30 each and very tempting, for another day or another hunter. The WT seemed high to me ($50), and looked like it had some evaporation, since the juice came up only to just below the base of the neck instead of up the neck an inch or so where I'd expect it to be.

Thanks for all the tips on hunting you've all left here on the board. Those stories about finding stuff in stores you'd already been to are what led me to head to the place I went today. And here I was complaining earlier this week that Lexington seemed all hunted out.

[Special Reserve]

sd,

The ER101 are great and for $25 each they are great buys. The split label or the Cheesy Gold Foil label WT12 are both excellent bourbons at $50 it is fairly priced.

The BHC Harper is a lower proofed bourbon and is an easy drinker. It is a pleasant bourbon, but if you like higher proof it won't be your cup of tea. I've never had the Dickel but I'd buy it just because I could.

After 8+years, I'm glad you've joined in on the fun.

Will

[sdchap00]

I may skip the Harper and Dickel for now. I usually prefer a higher proof bourbon, though I am fond of the AAA 10yo at 86 proof, and haven't had much Tenn. whiskey. The WT wasn't the CGF, but I didn't look closely enough to see if it was the split label. Maybe I'll head back later this week.

I finally have the resources and space to have more than a bottle or two around at a time. I've got about 30 unopened now and 4-5 open.

Thanks.

[MissinER101]

two bottles of ER101.

The ER turned out to be the N.O. bottling

You both make my mouth water and give me hope that there are some to be found when I get home; good find.

[jfw]

BTAC - 2x Weller, 2x Handy, 1x Eagle Rare and a WR Maple this week.