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Without getting into the question of how they might increase distribution of ECBP with their stocks of EC12, I would speculate that you simply have good timing if you are spotting more ECBP. Now I suppose, that if you previously saw 3 bottles on the shelf but now you see 12 bottles, then there may be a bit bigger of a distribution. But that only goes so far if those 12 bottles don't get replaced when they are purchased.

Bottom line, I still think that ECBP is highly limited and there simply does not seem to be much to go around. I have not seen one on a shelf here in NJ in years, but I at least bought a few in its early days so I have some around.

I'm SURE we have received more ECBP this release. It has noting to do with timing. However, I'm talking about one small market in a large nation. We will have to wait and see if others are seeing more of #9 or this was just a regional/ local thing.

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I finally got a bottle of this (batch 8 I think) and can't wait to finally open it when I have some more shelf space to pull it out of the bunker.

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I think they've been cherry picking better barrels for ECBP, too, but I would guess they're selecting to a similar profile. ECBP diluted with water is better to me than most standard batches of EC12 I've had.
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I'm SURE we have received more ECBP this release. It has noting to do with timing. However, I'm talking about one small market in a large nation. We will have to wait and see if others are seeing more of #9 or this was just a regional/ local thing.
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Scored a batch #9 today in NE IL for $65 after tax, a bit steep but at least I was able to get to it before the flippers did.
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Just had my first sip of batch 8, wow. I don't normally start on the highest proof for the night but I wanted a fresh pallet for this and it's amazing. It was just a 1 oz pour so after 2 or 3 small sips I added a couple ML of RO water to proof it down and taste the differences. Amazing both ways. I will savor this bottle and pray I end up finding another batch 9 some day.

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Said it before but I will repeat, NEVER seen one in middle Georgia.

If I see another one in ATL, I'll get and hold one for you. I get down your way fairly regularly.

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If I see another one in ATL, I'll get and hold one for you. I get down your way fairly regularly.

That would be great, many thanks.

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For every "flipper" that you worried about beating to the punch, there were 100 regular enthusiasts you beat, as well...

See! You did even better than you thought! :lol:

So that makes me lucky "enthusiast" #101.

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So that makes me lucky "enthusiast" #101.

For what it's worth, I don't see ECBP being flipped much. I don't claim to be the best connected so I may be unaware of it though.

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Please refrain from posting specifics in the forums regarding the secondary market.

I've cleaned up a bit, so if you see that a recent post has gone missing it was me.

Thanks for your cooperation.

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I got batch #8 about 3 months ago. Went to pick up batch #9 yesterday and found that they got another shipment of batch #8. Has anyone compared batch #9 to any of the others in a SBS. I was gonna try this, but don't have the new release yet.

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Ill be traveling through Chicago to Greenbay this weekend. If anyone on here has seen a bottle on the shelf along the way a PM would be appreciated.

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What's everyone think of this release? I have a bottle and noticed that there has been another sitting on my local store's shelf for a couple weeks. Haven't really seen any reviews of it at all, which is kinda odd

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I've stopped bothering to compare the different batches because they've all been consistently great. If I saw the new batch at a reasonable price I wouldn't hesitate to buy it.

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Too many batches out there at this point for them all to be reviewed I believe. As amg said, they're all good and differences between them are minimal. 

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2 hours ago, amg said:

I've stopped bothering to compare the different batches because they've all been consistently great. If I saw the new batch at a reasonable price I wouldn't hesitate to buy it.

Yeah I picked mine up for MSRP, which is as good as it gets I guess. I see a lot of people saying they see it for 65+

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Have bought a dozen of these and it's some of the best money I've spent.

They are from batch 5-8. There are differences, but all are very good.

Paid between $49-$54 per bottle. Hope the 65+ stays away from here!

Seems all brands keep inching in price every other month though.

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I saw a bottle in NJ this week.  I really wanted it, but they were asking $85!  Yikes.  Another store in the area said they would order it for me for $57/bottle.  But I'll have to wait until the next batch in the spring.

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1 hour ago, jaxn slim said:

I saw a bottle in NJ this week.  I really wanted it, but they were asking $85!  Yikes.  Another store in the area said they would order it for me for $57/bottle.  But I'll have to wait until the next batch in the spring.

$85 is a bit nuts if you ask me.  I think I would pass if was above $59.

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