ChainWhip Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Picked up my bottles from my gracious brother today: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portwood Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 A small number (a case of each?) of Sazerac 18 ($101) and THH ($100)* became available for online ordering through LCBO vintages a couple of days ago. I managed to snag two of the THH before both disappeared about an hour later. I would have preferred the Saz ... but, they were gone by the time I found out.The description says 63%. My search of previous releases didn't turn up any 126 proof bottles, so, I have no clue which ones will be delivered. Anyway, I'm looking forward to my first taste of BTAC.*don't laugh at the price, we're gouged on everything up here. For reference BT is $40, WLW12 is $45, ORVW10 is $74 ($60 last yr), VW lot B is $91 ($72 last yr) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostBottle Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 A small number (a case of each?) of Sazerac 18 ($101) and THH ($100)* became available for online ordering through LCBO vintages a couple of days ago. I managed to snag two of the THH before both disappeared about an hour later. I would have preferred the Saz ... but, they were gone by the time I found out.The description says 63%. My search of previous releases didn't turn up any 126 proof bottles, so, I have no clue which ones will be delivered. Anyway, I'm looking forward to my first taste of BTAC.*don't laugh at the price, we're gouged on everything up here. For reference BT is $40, WLW12 is $45, ORVW10 is $74 ($60 last yr), VW lot B is $91 ($72 last yr)Not laughing at the price at all, that is really not much more than the prices I've seen down here in the States for the latest release. I'm actually pretty surprised that ON is so much cheaper than BC. I have run into BTAC at BC Liquor Stores in the lower mainland the last couple of years, and they were all priced at $175. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icehocey77 Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 · Hidden Hidden It's amazing that after thanksgiving none of my places had anything and now in the past two days I've turned down THH, Willet 21, FR LE SmB, and Parkers 6th 68.95%. My wallet is going to be quite thin once I make some decisions. Link to comment
ChainWhip Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Not laughing at the price at allI just went to the downtown Spec's in Houston today and it just really pisses me off how badly things suck back at home in Washington state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyOldKyDram Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Picked up TPS private selections of OWA 107, 7yr Old Scout, and a John J Bowman #45.Also grabbed Nikka Yoichi 15 yr single malt and Oak Cross and Balvenie Double Doublewood minis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasH Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Got a bottle of E.H. Taylor Small batch in Pa. today!Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compliance Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 That Bowman 45 must be the never ending barrel. They've had it for months! It's certainly excellent bourbon, just can't believe they still have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyOldKyDram Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Still almost 60 bottles according to their website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil T Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 That Bowman 45 must be the never ending barrel. They've had it for months! It's certainly excellent bourbon, just can't believe they still have it. I have to believe its because it was cut to 100 proof. If it was barrel proof, it would have sold out in a couple hours. But you already knew that.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bourbonandbacon Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 i got a FRSMB LE2011, and a FRSB private selection barrel proof. been liking a lot of the FR stuff, so it was nice to find some of their more limited availability bourbons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillP Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I bought a CEHT SmB this afternoon. Enjoying it as I watch my Bronocs. It is one cold day in Denver so I hope this keeps me warm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portugieser Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Purchased the Larceny (with $10 rebate). Hard to pass up with that offer and may even pour me a glass tonight for the late game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compliance Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I didn't buy any bourbon today, because I can't find anything to buy! LA feels like a dry county now. Just last year it was nothing like this, but now pretty much every aged bourbon or rye is gone from shelves. Even the good places had no choice but to fill their shelves with over priced crap micro distillers. My frustration is really starting to boil over after another day making rounds and coming up empty. I swear I'm going to kick the next worker that recommends Templeton to me in the nuts. Why is it always that one?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegoz Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I liked the Larceny well enough to buy a handle today -- $39.99 before the $20 mail-in rebate and the $5 Binny's spirit and wine coupon brought it down to a very nice price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Lamplighter Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I swear I'm going to kick the next worker that recommends Templeton to me in the nuts. Why is it always that one?!I hear you. Don't know why that is other than it's a fad bottle right now. Just about every clerk who's said it to me has been 20-25 yrs of age. I think they've bought the goods on some of these faddish bottlings. A couple of times I've asked them if they have tried THH or Ritt BIB...got a quizzical look in return...LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFerguson Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I didn't buy any bourbon today, because I can't find anything to buy! LA feels like a dry county now. Just last year it was nothing like this, but now pretty much every aged bourbon or rye is gone from shelves. Even the good places had no choice but to fill their shelves with over priced crap micro distillers. My frustration is really starting to boil over after another day making rounds and coming up empty. I swear I'm going to kick the next worker that recommends Templeton to me in the nuts. Why is it always that one?!But it has to be good, it's what Capone preferred to drink.........:slappin:B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAINWRIGHT Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 The absence of OGD114 was corrected yesterday from my liquor cabinet for a modest $19.99. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hectic1 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Picked up a couple bottles of Four Roses OBSK 14yr 2mo from the gift shop yesterday...I really enjoy these well aged offerings from Jim R as they're very different from the other FR's bottles. I also took delivery of the rest of the Willett bottles from our selections last sampler...KBD certainly doesn't break any land speed records for bottling but they have some great bourbon in house. I added 3 bottles of 8yr wheated and 1 more 9yr Rye'd bourbon! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I suspect the clerks are well meaning for the most part but will remain uninformed. It's in the store owner's interest to push such products as templeton because the more we spend the more profit the store makes. Same for the distributors. So long as the money tree keeps blooming things will stay the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyOldKyDram Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 It's one of my favorite things about TPS. Extremely knowledgable, and I've never seen an employee there try and upsell anyone. To the contrary, the clerk yesterday was doing everything he could to dissuade this couple from some higher end bourbons in favor of the OWA 107. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRod Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Picked up a Vintage 21 Rye. I'm going to admire this one for awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ejmharris Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Picked up a Vintage 21 Rye. I'm going to admire this one for awhile.Admire it by cracking it open and enjoying it. Admiring it closed in the bottle is a real let down Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRod Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Admire it by cracking it open and enjoying it. Admiring it closed in the bottle is a real let down Mikequoted for truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Take a picture to admire and drink the whisky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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