qman22 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 CA retailer just a restock and marked it at $140. Also some Smooth Ambler 19yo for close to $400!I saw this on that retailer's website yesterday. I have ordered from them in the past and I'm disappointed that they would resort to this kind of price gauging. It will certainly make me think twice before ordering from them again. This is actually where I got my first ECBP when it first came out... For $45.... I guess the store manager is a member of BX... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tylermke Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I saw this on that retailer's website yesterday. I have ordered from them in the past and I'm disappointed that they would resort to this kind of price gauging. It will certainly make me think twice before ordering from them again. This is actually where I got my first ECBP when it first came out... For $45.... I guess the store manager is a member of BX...BX or not, that bottle will be sitting on a shelf collecting dust for many years to come at $140. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackinbox Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Yeah, we had a store here in Indy that was selling a bottle for $99. I'm not sure if they ever sold it or not, but that was a couple of months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dusty Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Yeah, we had a store here in Indy that was selling a bottle for $99. I'm not sure if they ever sold it or not, but that was a couple of months ago.Nope they still have them for that price although now it is the 137 batch. They may have sold the 134.2 at that price. If so the PT Barnum saying came true again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bourbonfoot Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Finally batch 2 in VA! Can't wait to compare to batch 1. Not sure how widespread it is but I purchased all three at the store that called me (one for me, one for brother, one for friend). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjhowell Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 It finally made it to Florida this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 It finally made it to Florida this weekend.Congratulations! I hope you enjoy it. It is a solid pour. I don't really like it neat, but it tastes really good with a few cubes of ice in a rocks glass or in a blend with EC12. Enjoy! It is always great to get something that you have been waiting for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjhowell Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 The store had been waiting for it for a couple months. Was there last night for a tasting and almost didn't see it came in before I left. Made a great night even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 I think this one really tastes better with a little water or a few cubes. I diluted it down to about 112 proof. This the flavor that I was hoping for from an amped up EC12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLOandSteady Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 I'll be looking forward to when this starts to hit the shelves again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compliance Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Out in CA it doesn't hit shelves. Dumps 2 and 3 may as well have been BTAC or PVW. I know they came, but was never able to procure any and only saw one in a store's holding pen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffrey r Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 The third batch, devil's batch (66.6%) hit NJ recently. I think we got bypassed on the second batch. Picked up one of the third batch, to add to my two bottles from the first batch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hn4bourbon Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Any side by side notes yet for the different batches? I haven't seen batch 3 yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeti Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Any side by side notes yet for the different batches? I haven't seen batch 3 yet.I don't recall taking notes, but I have had 1 & 2 open for a few months. Extreme family resemblance obviously, but the 2nd is a tad hotter and the 1st has more elegance/integration/whatever word you want to use. I usually drink them both neat, but have done some 1:1 EC12 vatting, as well as made several manhattans with batch #1 before #2 hit. I'll see if I can find the chance to do a SBS in the next few days and will come back with some notes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerlam92 Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Not side by side:I consumed probably five bottles of batch 1 and working on my first bottle of batch 2 just to see. Batch 1 always bring a small to my face when I drink it, no kidding, and for a while it was my daily pour. Batch 2 appears hotter to me as well and not quite "..." like batch 1, but still quite good. Both always slightly diluted down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronWF Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Yeah, I've been pretty disappointed with my bottle from batch 2. Batch 1 had that silken, luxurious mouthfeel and deep flavors that, although not necessarily complex, were extensive and sustaining in their depth. Leather, fruit, smoky oak. Batch 2 has the nice mouthfeel again but the flavors just aren't there with the same force. I add water to both batches, and yes batch 2 is hotter and drier. Some thought batch 1 was too hot and dry, a sentiment I couldn't relate to. I get it in batch 2, though. I haven't done a SBS, as I drained my batch 1 bottle months ago, so I'm going from memory here and my disappointment in batch 2 makes me wonder if I'm looking back on batch 1 with a fondness it doesn't deserve... Only one way to find out, of course. Luckily I was able to net a few bottles of batch 1 when it was around, so I'll revisit it eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dusty Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 SKU did a side by side review on his blog that reflects the opinions here. The weird thing is several of us did a SBS as well a day or two before SKU posted and you would have thought he was at our tasting. His comments were spot on with what we found. A few drops of water brought Batch 2 back to a similar profile as 1 but neat there was no comparison. It was 1 all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
393foureyedfox Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Yeah, I've been pretty disappointed with my bottle from batch 2. batch 1 was gone before I ever knew it was out. After all the raving, when I finally did find a batch 2, I too, was disappointed. Maybe neither wouldve fit my profile likes, but im seeing several guys say 2 didint live up to 1. It'll be interesting to see how 3 is received, though I wont be making a search for it again. If I see it in a bar, yeah, but I'm not tracking down another $50 bottle of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HP12 Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Yeah, I've been pretty disappointed with my bottle from batch 2. Batch 1 had that silken, luxurious mouthfeel and deep flavors that, although not necessarily complex, were extensive and sustaining in their depth. Leather, fruit, smoky oak. Batch 2 has the nice mouthfeel again but the flavors just aren't there with the same force. I add water to both batches, and yes batch 2 is hotter and drier. Some thought batch 1 was too hot and dry, a sentiment I couldn't relate to. I get it in batch 2, though. I haven't done a SBS, as I drained my batch 1 bottle months ago, so I'm going from memory here and my disappointment in batch 2 makes me wonder if I'm looking back on batch 1 with a fondness it doesn't deserve... Only one way to find out, of course. Luckily I was able to net a few bottles of batch 1 when it was around, so I'll revisit it eventually.Insightful, unpretentious and precise notes and commentary. I don't expect anything less from the Wonkster. Well done A! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffrey r Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I wish I could help you guys with thoughts on batch 3, 66.6%, but I've had a nasty cold for awhile, and can't seem to shake it. Will try to give it a go soon and report back. I also have a bottle of batch 1 open. Never saw batch 2. Sent from my KFTT using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hn4bourbon Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Sorry for not being clear earlier. I was mainly asking if there are any sbs notes of batch 3 to 1 and 2. i have both 1 and 2 and have enjoyed both tremendously. Enjoyed 1 slightly more than 2 but 2 is still plenty amazing especially with a little water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Lamplighter Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 I'm enjoying the read & education on this one....but, to date I've not seen a single bottle of this in west TN. Maybe just not rolled into said market as of yet...soon I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HP12 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Just Yum. This 1st batch of ECBP continues to impress. Rich, creamy, stewed fruit with spices...what a winner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fricky Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 How many batches are there? How can you tell the difference in batches? Is there a master list showing Batch Number vs. proof? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAINWRIGHT Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 B#1-134.2 prf/B#2-137prf./B#3-133.2prf as far as I know and then the misc.releases at the GS which are assumed to be SB releases and not SmB like the general releases were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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