bearmark Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I saw four different Balcones offerings... all at around $50. These are new to my area; but I passed 'em by.That's about the right price for Balcones whiskey. You should try their Baby Blue or True Blue 100 for starters. If you like smoke, then Brimstone is a must. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TunnelTiger Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 That's about the right price for Balcones whiskey. You should try their Baby Blue or True Blue 100 for starters. If you like smoke, then Brimstone is a must.True, you must try the Balcones, different and delightful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 The spice wagon rolls around ever so often offering the next new permanent thing but is a disillusionment in an impermanent world.Well said.I get enough spice by adding a good bitters. I know whiskey is made for profit but this kind of release is kind of insulting in its cash grabbing forwardness, but on the other hand if it makes WT enough money to release a GOOD new whiskey im all for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bourbonfoot Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Seems like Va is getting in Q4 products. Passed on WT Unforgiven and Spiced today, as well as EC21 at $160 . Also there was some ridiculous Manhattan bourbon (rye?) with the Empire State Building on top of the bottles?! It must have been almost 20 inches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BourbonRob Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Wow, interesting. You would think the store would see that and would either discount it, open it for a sample bottle (unlikely) or wipe it off.Sample bottle...now that's my kind of store!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Santana Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Passed on the new Parker Heritage, saw one bottle in the store. Intrigued, but the reviews here have been all over. Normally that wouldn't scare me off, but $92 (yeah, I know some goes to ALS research) is a bit steep for a "maybe I'll like it" poke and hope bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogfaceSoldier Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Didn't pick up a bottle of EC21 for $140. That's way too steep for me to give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Santana Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Also passed on a true dusty. Have been keeping an eye out for the Old Forester Birthday Bourbon, haven't seen any around here yet, and went in a store I haven't tried for awhile. A 1.75 OF (86 proof) on the bottom shelf, was literally covered with a thick coat of dust. Anything special about an older version of this that would make it worth my while? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyOldKyDram Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Left tons of the new PHC behind today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smknjoe Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Yeah, I saw quite a bit yesterday for $85-$89 and passed too. I would normally buy one to try, but I just couldn't do it. Especially after picking up a bottle and seeing how light the contents were. About the same color as EWSB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Also passed on a true dusty. Have been keeping an eye out for the Old Forester Birthday Bourbon, haven't seen any around here yet, and went in a store I haven't tried for awhile. A 1.75 OF (86 proof) on the bottom shelf, was literally covered with a thick coat of dust. Anything special about an older version of this that would make it worth my while? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Passed on the 4RBP at 108 proof...I'll stay with the KCSB 120 at about $15 less per bottle for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighInTheMtns Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Passed on the 4RBP at 108 proof...I'll stay with the KCSB 120 at about $15 less per bottle for now.Go back and buy it. A private selection low proofer FRBP is likely going to be a great pour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Go back and buy it. A private selection low proofer FRBP is likely going to be a great pour.Thanks for the nudge... I will do so. I was in a hurry to get to a kids soccer game and was trying to talk myself into accepting that my bunker is already adequately stocked for the winter. I pretty much realized I needed to grab one before it is too late when I walked out. I ran into MyOldKyDram at the store and he gave me the same advice (while I had the darn thing in my hand)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBM Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Passed on PHC 7th for $110 (cheapest price in WA so far). Add sales tax and it would be $136 out the door. That's just approaching stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighInTheMtns Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Thanks for the nudge... I will do so. I was in a hurry to get to a kids soccer game and was trying to talk myself into accepting that my bunker is already adequately stocked for the winter. I pretty much realized I needed to grab one before it is too late when I walked out. I ran into MyOldKyDram at the store and he gave me the same advice (while I had the darn thing in my hand)!Can't say I blame you for not listening to THAT guy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyOldKyDram Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Me either. He is pretty sketch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Comp Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Me either. He is pretty sketch.And really watch out when in cap and shades mode :grin:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryT Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Passed on some Stagg Jr when the wife asked (prodded?) about when the last time I emptied a bottle was. (sigh) Guess I have some homework for when my head clears up a bit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Can't say I blame you for not listening to THAT guy...I am surprised that he didn't snatch it from you while you had it in your hand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Passed on some Stagg Jr when the wife asked (prodded?) about when the last time I emptied a bottle was. (sigh) Guess I have some homework for when my head clears up a bit!The more I drink it, the more I like it. It is a great sipper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compliance Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Found some decent stuff today but not in my price range. Stagg Jr at $70, EC21 at $170, Hirsch 25 rye at $260, Michters 10 @ $99, Michters 20 @ $499, and Hirsch 28 at $489. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokewagon Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Passed on some 2012 BTAC THH while coming back from Connecticut. $99.00/bottle meh. They did have 3 botle of Elija Craig Barreel Proof at $42/bottle. I haven't sene it anywhere else so I'm not sure f that is a decent price or not, so I passed on it as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighInTheMtns Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Passed on some 2012 BTAC THH while coming back from Connecticut. $99.00/bottle meh. They did have 3 botle of Elija Craig Barreel Proof at $42/bottle. I haven't sene it anywhere else so I'm not sure f that is a decent price or not, so I passed on it as well.If it's close enough and you want some ECBP, go back and buy a bottle. Totally reasonable price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 I am surprised that he didn't snatch it from you while you had it in your hand!Well... I think he was already flush, so that may have been the only thing that saved me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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