bearmark Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 We don't have that problem in Dallas… Simon Taylor, Sorin Trancau, Larry, Rudy and Vince are always reliable for a good recommendation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcbt Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 We don't have that problem in Dallas… Simon Taylor, Sorin Trancau, Larry, Rudy and Vince are always reliable for a good recommendation.Simon is the one who basically told me I'm wasting my time and money by shopping at Spec's.http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?21570-Spec-s-and-the-premiums&highlight=spec%27s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearmark Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Simon is the one who basically told me I'm wasting my time and money by shopping at Spec's.http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?21570-Spec-s-and-the-premiums&highlight=spec%27sIf you're looking to score many bottles of special releases, then you're going to have to hit several places. Simon is usually fair in his distribution and tries to spread the joy around while taking care if his loyal customers. But this is off-topic. If you're looking for a knowledgeable recommendation on whiskey, then talk to Simon or Sorin. They have different preferences and they both know their stuff. They've introduced me to some great stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gblick Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Have you ever asked for help finding a bottle of bourbon at Specs? and not I'm looking for xyz specific bottle, just I'm looking for a bourbon?No, I haven't, and that's probably why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishad Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Have you ever asked for help finding a bottle of bourbon at Specs? and not I'm looking for xyz specific bottle, just I'm looking for a bourbon?I've done this a couple of times and so far the recommendations were: Willett Pot Still Reserve, Noah's Mill, and Pure Kentucky. I don't ask anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcbt Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 (edited) I've done this a couple of times and so far the recommendations were: Willett Pot Still Reserve, Noah's Mill, and Pure Kentucky. I don't ask anymore.He pushed Rowan's Creek on me when I said I was just checking out the selection. I bought a bottle back when I was giving them my business but wasn't impressed enough to buy another anywhere since.Edit to add I'm sure they just push the inventory they need to move... Edited February 27, 2014 by dcbt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcbt Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Just a quick update on what Spec's is pushing now. I found myself there yesterday unfortunately (to get an agave that Total Wine didn't carry), and I heard the bourbon guy pushing JR Ewing. It just gets worse and worse... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Perhaps a local tv journalist could do an expose'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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