SeaninSD Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I found a store today with a great selection, and terrible prices. My question is, do I buy a PVW 15 for $99, a Willian L. Weller for $129 or pass on both? I haven't had either one and know they are both tough to find and expensive, but these prices seem high. I did find a GTS for $75 a week ago and the $129 for the WLW makes me even happier for the GTS price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronWF Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I'd pass on both, assuming the Pappy 15 is from 2011. If it's an earlier bottling, I'd spring the $99 for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostBottle Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Aaron nailed it. Sku's Recent Eats blog has a good article on checking that Pappy 15 bottle code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tico Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 BingoIf the Pappy 15 is 2011 then pass, if it is 2009 or earlier I would go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clavius Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Honestly, if the WLW is the 2011 release I say go for it. In my opinion it is the best bourbon I've ever had (and I wish I had more of it). Don't get me wrong the PVW 15 is awesome as well. But I've never had anything like the WLW from 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neat Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Im w the other posters. I'd pass on the WLW. If the PVW is 2009 or earlier, you need to make a decision. If it is this years release, I'd pass at that price. I got 2 bottles for msrp BEFORE I found out it is now 100 bt. For around 50 bucks it is a buy. Much more than that I'd pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HP12 Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I'd pass on doing business with that retailer. Price gouging at those prices is a turn-off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDpappy Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I went to a store yesterday in San Diego that had Handy and Saz 18 for $199. Talk about price gouging! The pappy 20 was $300+...makes your Pappy 15 seem like a deal!! I paid $80 for this year's Pappy 15 so I guess $20 extra for a nice bottle isn't crazy. Sure it's not SW but it's pretty darn good! If you already have lots of Pappy 15 in the bunker, I wouldn't buy either but if you really want a bottle, $99 is still cheaper than Ebay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bourbon Boiler Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 There has been a bottle of Pappy 23 in a West Lafayette liquor store for over 18 months now. I think the $345 asking price (IIRC, if I'm wrong I'm close) might have something to do with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BourbonBaron Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 There has been a bottle of Pappy 23 in a West Lafayette liquor store for over 18 months now. I think the $345 asking price (IIRC, if I'm wrong I'm close) might have something to do with that.They are just as bad down here in Indy. Lowest I have seen is $300. Some places have them up for $399.I'd take the plunge at $200-$250. No way at those prices, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy38 Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Just buy both bottles. Problem solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaninSD Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 They are just as bad down here in Indy. Lowest I have seen is $300. Some places have them up for $399.I'd take the plunge at $200-$250. No way at those prices, though.I guess I'm glad San Diego is not the only place with crazy high prices. I'll have to keep looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BourbonBaron Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I guess I'm glad San Diego is not the only place with crazy high prices. I'll have to keep looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moretorque05 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Wow those are some high prices! I'd go WLW based on reviews. I got my 2011 Pappy 15 for $65 last month. My 2011 WLW was $70. I was at a store last night that had Pappy 20 for $150 and I thought about pulling the trigger, but decided not to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bourbon Boiler Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 They are just as bad down here in Indy. Lowest I have seen is $300. Some places have them up for $399.I'd take the plunge at $200-$250. No way at those prices, though.Do they move in Indy at those prices? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BourbonBaron Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Do they move in Indy at those prices?Hah, nope. They sit on the shelves. I haven't seen one of them sell since I started paying attention back in September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bourbon Boiler Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Hah, nope. They sit on the shelves. I haven't seen one of them sell since I started paying attention back in September.That's what I would have assumed. I don't know how long hte West Lafayette bottle has been there, I'd ask to hold the bottle to try to find out but with my luck I'd drop it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaninSD Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 I tried WLW at a bar for the first time last night and now really want a bottle. Still don't want to pay $129, but I'll keep looking!:bigeyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbracey Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I'd love a bottle of WLW, but I missed the release and can't find one anywhere in the NYC area. Had my first taste of it last week and went back for another. What a bourbon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmac Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I would say it's price gouging to be sure; especially on the WLW. WLW goes for about 169 - 200 on eBay and the MSRP is around 59-89 depending on where you go. The PVW 15 is also near double in price. If it isn't SW juice, I wouldn't pay 99 bux for it. You could buy two bottles of 4 Roses Single barrel, or 3 bottles of W.L. Weller 12yr or OWA. You could just try talking to the Manager and see if he'd be willing to go down on the price. Otherwise, I would shop elsewhere and get your name on a waiting list for next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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