What Bourbon Did You Purchase Today? Fall 2013

[theglobalguy]

Decided to stop at TPS, since I was heading to the Cincy area to visit family. Surprised to see 2 AB Gingerbread finished sitting on the shelf. SOLD!!

Damn! Was there today, should have driven faster

They certainly were cleaned out of the usual suspects in their locked cabinet. I assume the BTAC event caused that.

[Phil T]

Damn! Was there today, should have driven faster

They certainly were cleaned out of the usual suspects in their locked cabinet. I assume the BTAC event caused that.

I was there about 11:15 this morning. The locked cabinet contained Baby Saz, Ritt, Forgiven. But the AB was sitting on the shelf with the other Bowmans, go figure

[theglobalguy]

I was there about 11:15 this morning. The locked cabinet contained Baby Saz, Ritt, Forgiven. But the AB was sitting on the shelf with the other Bowmans, go figure

So close! Maybe 11:40 when I rolled in. Though I scanned the regular shelves I'm certain I would have missed those out there anyways.

I should edit, they still had Saz, Ritt, etc...just not the 4R and Parker's I had seen my prior visit.

[mbroo5880i]

I was there about 11:15 this morning. The locked cabinet contained Baby Saz, Ritt, Forgiven. But the AB was sitting on the shelf with the other Bowmans, go figure

I agree with Brian. This one sounds great. If it is not prying too much, just curious on the price? Please share tasting notes!

[Phil T]

Though I scanned the regular shelves I'm certain I would have missed those out there anyways.

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I missed them them the 1st time I scanned the shelves. That's why I always look things over 3 times, its so easy to miss things. All the Bowman stuff come in the same bottle, and the labeling is nearly identical. It was on my 2nd look see that I saw Abraham

[Phil T]

I agree with Brian. This one sounds great. If it is not prying too much, just curious on the price? Please share tasting notes!

It was $70.95+tax..I will certainly post some tasting notes as soon as I crack it

[SLOandSteady]

Picked up a bottle of Evan Williams Single Barrel 2003. I'm looking forward to giving this one a taste as soon as I finish my bottle of BT.

[Kalessin]

I've been waiting patiently for the 4RSmBLE2013 to show up in MA... On a whim, I dropped by a store that has a mostly unexciting whiskey selection, but very nice owners running it. Very unexciting with the sole exception that I've bought Four Roses Mariage '09, SmBLE 2011 and SmBLE 2012 there when I haven't seen it on the shelf anywhere else around here.

I scanned the shelf for a minute, and somehow my brain wasn't registering things properly, because I didn't see the red neck label and 125 on the bottle front the first two times I looked through the shelf. Then... bingstein!! My brain got it!! Two SmBLE 2013's were in my hands and I headed straight to the register. I had a lovely conversation with one of the owners while she rang up my purchase, and urged them to carry more specialty whiskies, and headed home with my prize.

Edited October 28, 2013 by Kalessin

[mosugoji64]

Found a bottle of EC18 last night. Hesitated initially at the $60 price tag, but eventually came to the conclusion that it's still a bargain compared to the 20 and 21 year versions so it came home with me. Also picked up a couple of ice sphere molds and intend to try them after work.

[BigRich]

I picked up a second bottle of PHC PoH and a Stagg Sr on Saturday thanks to "a little help from my friends."

[grantsi]

While I know a lot of you don't like dealing with liquor control states...I managed to purchase the entire BTAC collection this morning from a state that released its inventory this morning..,PM me and I'd be happy to tell you where ( i don't want to mention here to SB'ers get a crack at the bottles vs random google searchers ). Thanks

[bingstein]

Then... bingstein!!

Is this a thing now?

[michaelturtle1]

Is this a thing now?

If it is not, it should be!!

[Yeti]

Is this a thing now?

This almost made me spit out my coffee.

[bingstein]

This almost made me spit out my coffee.

I can get behind this, although I imagine I am not atop the FR125 leaderboard. But if it is fun to say "bingstein!" when you find one then I will allow it. But watch the copyright.

Sincerely,

Bingstein©

[michaelturtle1]

"Bingstein" that is fun to say!!

[final442]

Got a 2013 4 roses SB online this weekend and now GTS and ER17, just have to go pick it up about 100 miles away.

[theglobalguy]

Got a 2013 4 roses SB online this weekend and now GTS and ER17, just have to go pick it up about 100 miles away.

Does his find count as "Single Barrel Bingstein!"?

[Westernboys]

4R SB Private Selection (K&L) Barrel Strength 133.2p OBSV

[Yeti]

4R SB Private Selection (K&L) Barrel Strength 133.2p OBSV

That's the highest proof 4R I think I've seen, by a decent margin at that.

[TribeDoc]

In October, I was fortunate enough to land the following:

- EC 21

- Stagg Jr

- ER 17

- Handy Saz

[393foureyedfox]

not a bourbon, but i was curious enough to pick up a Dickel 9 year, 103 proof, hand selected barrel by LB. That's my age range and proof range, plus, id never had any GD before, so i picked one up.

I have no basis for comparison, as ive never ahd the 80 or 90 proof GD, or the Cascade Hollow. The nose reminds me a bit of OGD 114. the initial taste i havent made my mind up on yet (hard to describe, i want to say a sooty smoke), but the lingering aftertaste is quite nice and lingers around for quite a while. At $45 i might not grab another anytime soon, but definately not bad.

[squire]

Around here not bad is a complement.

[CL]

Got a tip from another bourbon drinker about 2013 BTAC at $60/bottle at an online store in PA. I am not kidding. I picked up GTS, THH, and ER17. (They were out of WLW and Saz 18.) Total price including shipping and tax = $206. I haven't received the shipping notice, but I got an order confirmation and my cc has been charged.

The catch is that it has to be delivered to a PA address. Fortunately, I got a hold of a family member in PA who agreed to have it delivered there. Now to get it from PA to NC.

Edited October 28, 2013 by CL
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[TunnelTiger]

well I would assume that BT sells to all of their customers at the same price so the difference @ retail we are seeing has to be either greedy distributors or retailers.