hectic1 Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Passed up some VW Lot B for $49 a bottle...can't pull the trigger on that when you can get Weller 12 around here for $23. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 My thinking exactly, twice the price is not twice the quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amftx Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Passed on BMH16, EC18, Handy Sazerac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAtomic Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 I passed on a ORVW 10/107 at $50. I was thinking about buying it (despite it costing twice as much as the Weller 12 sitting alongside), but saw a bottle of EC18 nearby for $5 less. Although I've had good and bad bottles of EC18, it's always an interesting pour and I'm sorry it's gone. So I left with the EC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smknjoe Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Passed up some VW Lot B for $49 a bottle...can't pull the trigger on that when you can get Weller 12 around here for $23.They taste almost the same to me.Passed on BMH16, EC18, Handy Sazerac.You weren't at the store where they have THH for $120 were you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amftx Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 They taste almost the same to me.You weren't at the store where they have THH for $120 were you?Nosir. Handy was $70. I left with their last 2012 WLW at the same price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradleyC Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 I passed on a number of things this week. 7 different BTECs. All 3 of the lost Old Charter barrels '89, '91, and '93. There were the 2 French Oak bottles and also the Rice and Oats. The Rice and Oats were on clearance at $35 I think and the others were around $60. The French Oaks might have been $65. I didn't pay that much attention.For the past few years I've been passing on a Hirsch 21 year Rye for $999 that has been laying on its side all that time. I also passed on the Hirsch 25 year bourbon sitting next to it for around $275. Is the 21 rye the same bottle that I've seen mentioned a lot around here recently? I have always ignored all Hirsch bottlings other than the 16 year bourbon and probably will continue to do so. I've always wondered why that bottle was so expensive. The store that has always had it generally has really good prices on things.I also passed on a Rittenhouse 23 Rye for $199Port Ellen 32 Year distillery bottle for $600+Lagavulin 21 Year distillery bottle for $500+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smknjoe Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Stopped by a store that I haven't been to in a few years.ETL @ $50Taylor Small Batch, Single Barrel, and Tornado @ $125VOB 750ml @ $20Weller 12 @ $35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wryguy Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 I passed on a number of things this week. 7 different BTECs. All 3 of the lost Old Charter barrels '89, '91, and '93. There were the 2 French Oak bottles and also the Rice and Oats. The Rice and Oats were on clearance at $35 I think and the others were around $60. The French Oaks might have been $65. I didn't pay that much attention.For the past few years I've been passing on a Hirsch 21 year Rye for $999 that has been laying on its side all that time. I also passed on the Hirsch 25 year bourbon sitting next to it for around $275. Is the 21 rye the same bottle that I've seen mentioned a lot around here recently? I have always ignored all Hirsch bottlings other than the 16 year bourbon and probably will continue to do so. I've always wondered why that bottle was so expensive.Those seem like decent prices on BTEC. I like the rediscovered barrels, wouldn't mind trying the French oak. The Hirsch 21 is seriously overpriced. Hirsch 21/22/25 is supposed to be either Medley or COK stock, hence the interest around these parts. My buddy picked up a Hirsch 21 for under 150 last week. And all of my Hirsch ryes have cost me around that. But a grand for a poorly stored bottle? That is a no-brainer. It is delicious stuff though, if you're a rye kinda guy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtoys Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 wasn't sure if either of these was good or not. limit 1 on the SB? even had this fancy display for the 10. checked Chuck's comments; he notes no age statement on the SB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borchard Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 My local pub has Bulleit Borbon. I thought about ordering, but didn't . Went home and had a Jeffersons Presedential Select 18 instead. good choice I think :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnm13 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 i could NEVER pass on ritt 23. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtexaslonestar Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Stopped by a store that I haven't been to in a few years.ETL @ $50Taylor Small Batch, Single Barrel, and Tornado @ $125VOB 750ml @ $20Weller 12 @ $35Sheesh....I know a store like that. The only reason I stop there is for their private barrel FR1B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black mamba Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I went dusty hunting out of town yesterday and passed an OC 10 86 for $23. It was tough, because I've never had it, but it seemed high.Another place had HMcK 10 BIB for $32, also seemed high. I ended up buying some Armagnac instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smknjoe Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Sheesh....I know a store like that. The only reason I stop there is for their private barrel FR1B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeti Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Port Ellen 32 Year distillery bottle for $600+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFS Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 (Multiple) Jefferson's Ocean @$250. After hearing from folks this weekend that have tried it, just not interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Passed up a Lagavulin 16 for $72.00, didn't really need it, just thought a visitor might like some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirstyinOhio Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 (Multiple) Jefferson's Ocean @$250. After hearing from folks this weekend that have tried it, just not interested.Despite its bad reputation, I would have jumped on that. I'd buy it just to see how bad it really is, even at that price point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qman22 Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Passed on Booker's today at $44.99. It is on sale until the end of the month, so I may end up going back for it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ejmharris Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 i could NEVER pass on ritt 23.Maybe I shouldn't have but I have passed this one over many many times. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ejmharris Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Passed on a PVW 20 from 2011 at $425. Highest I have ever seen (not on ebay). Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 I would've also passed on the Ritt 23 Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostBottle Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 I too have passed on the Ritt 23 many times, but I would grab a Ritt 21 in a hearbeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclebunk Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Passed on a PVW 20 from 2011 at $425. Highest I have ever seen (not on ebay). Mike$425? I'd pass on that too. But others will no doubt disagree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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