What to buy in KY that can't be found in Ohio

[bursell]

Hi all,

New member here from Columbus.

I'm thinking of heading to The Party Source in KY tomorrow to pick up some bottles. Any recommendations on what to buy that I can't find here in Ohio? I've been there once before, but I felt a little overwhelmed by all the choices!

Thanks!

[DrBob]

Not sure what the shelves look like in Ohio, but in New Mexico, there are few Bottled in Bond options (OGD and Rittenhouse to be exact), so I loaded up on a sample of every BIB I could find when i visited Louisville over the summer. I also grabbed single barrel stuff I couldn't find at home, some Ancient Ancient Age 10yr and a few barrel selects.

Hope that helps.

[Richnimrod]

I can relate, Bursell. I've only been once to the Party Source and found a ton of stuff not readily available in Michigan. I can't help with the 'Ohio' list, but I can say look at some of the Four Roses Single Barrel Barrel Proof selections. I picked up a couple when I was there a few months ago, and both are excellent..

[miller542]

Hi all,

New member here from Columbus.

I'm thinking of heading to The Party Source in KY tomorrow to pick up some bottles. Any recommendations on what to buy that I can't find here in Ohio? I've been there once before, but I felt a little overwhelmed by all the choices!

Thanks!

Welcome to the forum.

When I lived in Cbus and took my annual trip to TPS, at the top of my list was: Very Old Barton, Four Roses Single Barrel, and Ancient Ancient Age 10yr. Beyond that, I'll echo the others, BIB selections, esp Heaven Hill, and Barrel Proof selections. Oh yeah, just remembered Elmer T Lee too.

Before you leave the buckeye state, take one last walk through the state store just to get an idea of what is available and at what prices. There are lots of Heaven Hill offerings so its easy to get them mixed up. Also, I would buy a couple bottles at TPS, not because I couldn't get them in OH, but because they're cheaper at TPS just to help offset the travel cost.

[Flyfish]

Hey, Buckeye! I get all of my Big Three (AAA, VOB, and OWA) in KY. In addition, you might look for some EW BIB or Old Heaven Hill BIB. Limited edition bourbons are theoretically available in KY but they tend to sell out within minutes of arrival. I'd like to try some EC BP but that seems unlikely to happen unless I visit a non-bourbon-drinking New England state where the stuff apparently just languishes on the shelves. "Overwhelmed by all the choices" is just one of the problems that state control makes sure you will never have.

[Kyjd75]

Hi all,

New member here from Columbus.

I'm thinking of heading to The Party Source in KY tomorrow to pick up some bottles. Any recommendations on what to buy that I can't find here in Ohio? I've been there once before, but I felt a little overwhelmed by all the choices!

Thanks!

I haven't been to Ohio but I just did a search at the Ohio ABC website for what is available in Ohio. If their website is accurate, not much!! Definitely would look at AAA 10 year and the KBD brands. Also perhaps such things as RHF and Henry Mckinna. Is Ohio really as bad as the official state website suggests?

[miller542]

Is Ohio really as bad as the official state website suggests?

I remember it not being that bad. Not great, but not terrible.

[HighInTheMtns]

I'll echo the posts in favor of BIBs, AAA 10 year, and Four Roses barrel strength selections.

[rndenks]

I am in Ohio too and I have a friend pick me up stuff not available here when he visits family in Cincy. Most bottles that came to mind have been mentioned, but I would look at AA 10 year, Larceny, any of the Wellers, Rittenhouse, VOBarton, and any of the TPS special bottles (i.e. FR). Those are the bottles I have picked up at TPS or ordered online from Binny's.

[squire]

I would also suggest you print out the Ohio ABC list and when you get to KY pick up what isn't on the list. I would concentrate on BIBs (especially age stated) and AAA 10 year.

[VAGentleman]

Not sure if Old Ezra 7 year 101 is available in Ohio but it has become one of my favorites over the past year and I pick up a bunch anytime I'm in KY. It's also super cheap.

[P&MLiquorsEric]

The new beam signature 12 year just landed in KY.

I plan to open a bottle tomorrow and give it a taste.

[393foureyedfox]

The new beam signature 12 year just landed in KY.

I plan to open a bottle tomorrow and give it a taste.

[Flyfish]

I would also suggest you print out the Ohio ABC list and when you get to KY pick up what isn't on the list. I would concentrate on BIBs (especially age stated) and AAA 10 year.

Geez, Squire! He'd have to be one of those dot.com trillionaires to buy what isn't on the OH list.

[bursell]

My trip was postponed for a day, so I'm heading out today.

Thanks for all the suggestions!

[p_elliott]

just what we need.........ANOTHER 86 proofer

They took a 12 yr bourbon and made it 86 proof? That's just stupid !

[squire]

Hardly stupid Paul, I shouldn't think so, figuring out how to sell water at whisky prices is rather slick. There are a number of things I would call it and none of them charitable, but not that.

[mbroo5880i]

Happy hunting! I would certainly give AAA 10 year a try if you haven't had it.

[bursell]

Here's my haul from yesterday:

2 Rittenhouse Ryes BIB

FRSB Barrel Proof

OGD 114

VOB 100

AAA 10 Year

Henry Mckenna 10 Year

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

WL Weller 12yr

Willet Pot Still Reserve

Old Scout 7 Year (bottled exclusively for TPS)

I think I'm set on whiskey for a while.

But I'm looking forward to my next trip!

[theglobalguy]

Good haul! My state thanks you for the tax revenue. Was the ECBP at TPS as well?

[bursell]

Good haul! My state thanks you for the tax revenue. Was the ECBP at TPS as well?

Yep. It's in the glass case next to customer service.

[Paddy]

That is a great days work! I'll bet that parking lot is full by the time they open up tomorrow!

[theglobalguy]

Yep. It's in the glass case next to customer service.

[bursell]

So in a sort of unrelated note, what did you think of the renovations? I have to say...i forgot, walked in a month or two back and went "wait, where did the bourbon go?" only to find the new section opened up. The tasting bar looks cool as hell, but wasn't quite done yet when i visited.

They weren't finished with the renovations, so I'll reserve judgment. I had only been once before, but I had the same experience as you, "Where'd the bourbon go?" The only real complaint I have is the service at the customer service desk was very slow.

I overheard they are also putting a distillery in there(?).

[theglobalguy]

They weren't finished with the renovations, so I'll reserve judgment. I had only been once before, but I had the same experience as you, "Where'd the bourbon go?" The only real complaint I have is the service at the customer service desk was very slow.

I overheard they are also putting a distillery in there(?).

Yes, out in the parking lot is the new micro distillery. No idea where they plan to age the product....but the stills were being put in during my last trip. Generally get much better service in the bourbon aisle from their gurus than the general cs folks.