cowdery Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I may get in trouble for revealing this 'secret.' When people ask about where to shop in Kentucky, everybody knows Liquor Barn, Cork n'Bottle, and Party Source, but most people don't mention Old Town Wine and Spirits in Louisville. It's not a huge store, but it's in a cool part of town, the people there are great, they know their stuff, and since they're mostly shopped by locals, they may actually have things on the shelf that disappear from Liquor Barn on day one. I can't say that for sure, but can vouch for the rest. They're worth checking out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazer Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Thanks Chuck. How did we ever get along without the internet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theglobalguy Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Next time i see a nugget like this i'm heading straight there form work. Seems Chuck was spot on this time based on social media. I only wonder if there was a secret handshake or signal, or if they kept that BTAC out on the shelf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasquatch Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 A Highlands institution. If you stop by, you can walk across the street to Seviche for a fantastic cocktail and a world class meal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarV Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Let's not forget Evergreen Liquors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasquatch Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Let's not forget Evergreen Liquors. I mentioned that in another thread. Great store, great barrel picks. It's a shame what they had to go through last year with the PVW release, they're good people and shouldn't have to deal with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutton Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 I mentioned that in another thread. Great store, great barrel picks. It's a shame what they had to go through last year with the PVW release, they're good people and shouldn't have to deal with that.[ATTACH]16424[/ATTACH]I missed that somehow - can you provide a link to that thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theglobalguy Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20674-Where-to-buy-private-selectionsOther thread with Louisville listings... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p_elliott Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 I mentioned that in another thread. Great store, great barrel picks. It's a shame what they had to go through last year with the PVW release, they're good people and shouldn't have to deal with that.[ATTACH]16424[/ATTACH]This sounds like a story that needs to be a told in a new thread, would like to hear what happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasquatch Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Not much of a story, they just got tired of rude customers and the phone ringing non-stop. One of the older guys told me a lady demanded six cases of 23 year and then cussed him out when he told her that wasn't possible. It's a shame, they've been in the business for something like sixty or seventy years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p_elliott Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Not much of a story, they just got tired of rude customers and the phone ringing non-stop. One of the older guys told me a lady demanded six cases of 23 year and then cussed him out when he told her that wasn't possible. It's a shame, they've been in the business for something like sixty or seventy years. 6 cases of PVW 23 would be over $15,000. It's a shame that that this happens. Pappy is good not that good. End of thread drift. Bardstown has a couple of nice stores Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdery Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 I don't know Evergreen as well as I do some others but they've always had a good reputation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasquatch Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Agreed, Chuck. Evergreen is anice store that makes some great barrel picks and has a friendly staff. I think in this case, the were beaten constantly for weeks over BTAC, and the PVW wave that followed was the final straw. I expect to see more retailers of the same size will follow suit with a voluntary rejection to carry the super premium, big name brands. It's not worth the hassle on their side, not in Louisville. Craft beer is the cash cow here. I get more things sent back from other states than I can buy locally. The bright side, is retailers like Party Mart have moved to lottery sales. You show up on time, put your name in, and the bottles go one by one as names are drawn. Very few people walk away empty handed (they might not get what they came for, but they have something) and the prices are at MSRP. I've easily purchased VWFRR twice with this system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P&MLiquorsEric Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I don't know Evergreen as well as I do some others but they've always had a good reputation.I've grabbed a couple of barrel selections from evergreen that were very good.I can relate to them with the PVW fiasco/gold rush and the never ending phone calls. But I will also say that there is zero chance they no longer receive any PVW. They just don't sell any to the public.Works two ways, your employees don't have to give long explanations when people inquire AND your good customers that do get offered bottles feel like UBER-VIPS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theglobalguy Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Have to say i had a great first experience at Evergreen last week. Swung by while in the area to check it out. Found some W12 and a very helpful staff member. Not much in the line of barrel selections but i assume they'd have more as the KBF and holidays roll around. Super fair prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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