What Bourbon Did You Purchase Today? - Fall 2012

[Tennessee Dave]

William Larue Weller (1), Four Roses Limited Edition Single Barrel (1), and WT Kentucky Spirit (1)

[Tucker]

HH BIB 6 year and Liquor Barn FR single barrel OESF.

[gburger]

Found a bottle of this year's Parker's Heritage then at another location found a bottle Woodford Four Wood.

[grantsi]

Just got a call that I can have 1 of the following tonight: Thomas Handy Sazarac, Sazarac 18, Eagle Rare 17 or William Larue Weller...not worried about price...just excited but torn - don't have any of these items in my "bunker"....any opinions?

[CaptainQ]

Just got a call that I can have 1 of the following tonight: Thomas Handy Sazarac, Sazarac 18, Eagle Rare 17 or William Larue Weller...not worried about price...just excited but torn - don't have any of these items in my "bunker"....any opinions?

[RWBadley]

I would go for the WLW.

[DPPSmoker]

I'll second that

[grantsi]

I'll second that

[petrel800]

I will third that. Numerous comments have been posted on the forum stating that WLW has been difficult to find this year.

[MyOldKyDram]

Rendezvous and grabbed another Four Roses LE SmB 2012.

[camduncan]

Thanks to the help of a very generous member on the board, I was able to acquire a couple of bottles of Taylor Tornado Bourbon. One of the bottles is going to a fellow Aussie member, so in reality I purchased one

[grantsi]

Ended up with a bottle of William Laurie Wller ( 61.7% ) and a bottle of Black Maple Hill...as a mere rookie in this game, I've never even heard of Black Maple Hill...however...two new bottles for my slowly growing collection are much appreciated.

[WAINWRIGHT]

VWFRR, ORVW 10yr.107 and a BT 9yr. private barrel selection for good measure.

[JPBoston]

Hey guys --- Quick question that doesn't really need it's own thread:

My local Total Wine had a good amount of ORVW 10/107 bottles last year for about $39.99 and a few Lot B's for (I believe) $49.99.

I know the Pappy line is even more prestigious(and near impossible to get) --- but my question is: Is the ORVW and Lot B's worth buying at that price? They never seem to pop up on the local Bev Mo and TW websites, so it's hard to compare prices.

I've never had the pleasure of trying anything from the Van Winkles, so I'm kinda in the dark. I view them as the 'next step' in my bourbon hobby, as the priciest I've had is KC 100 and Woodford Reserve (love the KC, not so wild about the WR). I've read here that VW's share some similarities with OWA, of which I'm a fan...

Anyway, I'm rambling... My real concern is seeing if those prices are legit, and if they're 'worth it' (I know, loaded question --- doomed to a bunch of "best to try for yourself" answers).

[oke&coke]

Hey guys --- Quick question that doesn't really need it's own thread:

My local Total Wine had a good amount of ORVW 10/107 bottles last year for about $39.99 and a few Lot B's for (I believe) $49.99.

I know the Pappy line is even more prestigious(and near impossible to get) --- but my question is: Is the ORVW and Lot B's worth buying at that price? They never seem to pop up on the local Bev Mo and TW websites, so it's hard to compare prices.

I've never had the pleasure of trying anything from the Van Winkles, so I'm kinda in the dark. I view them as the 'next step' in my bourbon hobby, as the priciest I've had is KC 100 and Woodford Reserve (love the KC, not so wild about the WR). I've read here that VW's share some similarities with OWA, of which I'm a fan...

Anyway, I'm rambling... My real concern is seeing if those prices are legit, and if they're 'worth it' (I know, loaded question --- doomed to a bunch of "best to try for yourself" answers).

If you can still get at that price you should buy it. If you don't want them send them too me.:grin:

[Ejmharris]

Hey guys --- Quick question that doesn't really need it's own thread:

My local Total Wine had a good amount of ORVW 10/107 bottles last year for about $39.99 and a few Lot B's for (I believe) $49.99.

I know the Pappy line is even more prestigious(and near impossible to get) --- but my question is: Is the ORVW and Lot B's worth buying at that price? They never seem to pop up on the local Bev Mo and TW websites, so it's hard to compare prices.

I've never had the pleasure of trying anything from the Van Winkles, so I'm kinda in the dark. I view them as the 'next step' in my bourbon hobby, as the priciest I've had is KC 100 and Woodford Reserve (love the KC, not so wild about the WR). I've read here that VW's share some similarities with OWA, of which I'm a fan...

Anyway, I'm rambling... My real concern is seeing if those prices are legit, and if they're 'worth it' (I know, loaded question --- doomed to a bunch of "best to try for yourself" answers).

Those are fair prices.

[Kyjd75]

Hey guys --- Quick question that doesn't really need it's own thread:

My local Total Wine had a good amount of ORVW 10/107 bottles last year for about $39.99 and a few Lot B's for (I believe) $49.99.

I know the Pappy line is even more prestigious(and near impossible to get) --- but my question is: Is the ORVW and Lot B's worth buying at that price? They never seem to pop up on the local Bev Mo and TW websites, so it's hard to compare prices.

I've never had the pleasure of trying anything from the Van Winkles, so I'm kinda in the dark. I view them as the 'next step' in my bourbon hobby, as the priciest I've had is KC 100 and Woodford Reserve (love the KC, not so wild about the WR). I've read here that VW's share some similarities with OWA, of which I'm a fan...

Anyway, I'm rambling... My real concern is seeing if those prices are legit, and if they're 'worth it' (I know, loaded question --- doomed to a bunch of "best to try for yourself" answers).

I especially like the ORVW 10/107 and at that price would buy all I either wanted or could afford (a case if possible). The price for the Lot B's is also fair enough that I would buy some as well. I would get there asap and buy up all that you can. Both are excellent pours, especially the 10/107.

[HP12]

Nothing. Liquor stores are closed. Happy Thanksgiving!

[jeffrey r]

Hey guys --- Quick question that doesn't really need it's own thread:

My local Total Wine had a good amount of ORVW 10/107 bottles last year for about $39.99 and a few Lot B's for (I believe) $49.99.

Last year I picked up a Lot B for $49.99 and a VWFRR for $59.99. NJ is a bit unique as I believe our allocation this year was delayed due to the Hurricane, so I haven't seen any here this year at all. But from what I've read from here and Facebook, this year the PVW products seem to be more scarce, there's more demand, and the prices are higher (often much higher) at retail. So I wouldn't expect that you'd find the same prices this year as you found last year, even assuming you can find these. If you do, snap them up.

The Lot B is debatable about whether it is worth more than $50 compared to say a Weller 12 at $20, but I've enjoyed mine and would probably buy it again if I saw it at $50. At $60 or higher, probably not. I prefer the Vintage 17 wheater a good bit over the Lot B, and it was $65, so that is a relevant price comparison for me.

Edited November 22, 2012 by jeffrey r

[squire]

Old Grand Dad, bottled in bond.

[Crowes]

Last year I picked up a Lot B for $49.99 and a VWFRR for $59.99. NJ is a bit unique as I believe our allocation this year was delayed due to the Hurricane, so I haven't seen any here this year at all. But from what I've read from here and Facebook, this year the PVW products seem to be more scarce, there's more demand, and the prices are higher (often much higher) at retail. So I wouldn't expect that you'd find the same prices this year as you found last year, even assuming you can find these. If you do, snap them up.

The Lot B is debatable about whether it is worth more than $50 compared to say a Weller 12 at $20, but I've enjoyed mine and would probably buy it again if I saw it at $50. At $60 or higher, probably not. I prefer the Vintage 17 wheater a good bit over the Lot B, and it was $65, so that is a relevant price comparison for me.

Around here Lot "B" was going for $59, and the ORVW $45. I would gladly pay $59 for the Lot "B", I love it.

[ISU_grad]

Just got back from vacation and I made several purchases on my trip:

WT 8yr

WT 101 rye x3

Willett Rye 4 year

Very Old Scout 19yr

FRSmB 2012

Parkers Heritage Blend x2

Smooth Ambler Rye

[JLH3]

Went to a store that I have found BTAC and Van Winkle before and was not disappointed. After a year and a half of searching, I finally found a bottle of WLW. I can't wait to try it.

[BAO]

Pappy 20, Pappy 15, and two bottles of Binny's handpicked Willett 8-year for a fellow SBer.

[KySalesRep]

Vintage 21 Rye, FRSmBLE 2012. Very tasty stuff!!