KCJason1 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I think the winking emoticon was lost on you Nah, I got it.. Just wanted to state a fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwacky Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Who buys dominicans? Yuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shell Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I am going to be in Toronto and Oshawa this coming week. Any recommendations for good places to bottle shop? PM if you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChainWhip Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Is the GTS'13 worth getting? My bottle of GTS'12 is still mostly full as it really hasn't done it for me. Ditto question for the WLW'13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callmeox Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 (edited) The general discussion on BTAC from the Info sheet thread has been moved here.Please keep the discussion on the topic of the 2013 BTAC releases and any info sheets should be submitted to the proper thread that is stickied at the top of this forum. Edited October 24, 2013 by callmeox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portugieser Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Is the GTS'13 worth getting? My bottle of GTS'12 is still mostly full as it really hasn't done it for me. Ditto question for the WLW'13.For me, the '13 Stagg is definitely worth getting, but I really liked the '12 as well. To each his own, but I never pass up the opportunity with Stagg since it's always been a personal favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostBottle Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Is the GTS'13 worth getting? My bottle of GTS'12 is still mostly full as it really hasn't done it for me. Ditto question for the WLW'13.Agreed. I too have a bottle 2012 Stagg I can't seem to finish. WLW has never done it for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restaurant man Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Agreed. I too have a bottle 2012 Stagg I can't seem to finish. WLW has never done it for me.Pick up the WLW's you see and I will wash your car, mow your lawn and even trim your bush for it :smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosugoji64 Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Pick up the WLW's you see and I will wash your car, mow your lawn and even trim your bush for it :smile:Are you saying his bush needs trimming? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacinJosh Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Are you saying his bush needs trimming? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosugoji64 Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 LOL Any luck this year on BTAC Brian? Indy is SCARCE this year. None so far. Word is that stock should arrive here next month, so we'll see. Would like to land a Weller at least but it sounds like they're harder to find this year. How did you make out this time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCJason1 Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 (edited) None so far. Word is that stock should arrive here next month, so we'll see. Would like to land a Weller at least but it sounds like they're harder to find this year. How did you make out this time? It's very odd this year in KS/MO... One place got theirs in two weeks ago.. and a few last week got theirs... Other places on both sides of the state line haven't seen any yet. On a side note.. Some places on the MO side started to see Pappy last week... No sign yet on the other side of the state line. One of my favorite bars posted this picture earlier today.. Edited October 29, 2013 by KCJason1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smknjoe Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 That's a shame about the ORVW bottle. I much prefer a screw cap. Fits on the bar better though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogfaceSoldier Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 I'm with Smknjoe - the new ORVW bottles look really different. Guess the distillery only has to buy one less bottle shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joboyd Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Indy bars have gotten their PVW allotment, but retailers haven't quite yet. No sign of BTAC yet either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callmeox Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Lets not turn a BTAC thread into a Van Winkle thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnDew Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Thats a pretty picture It's very odd this year in KS/MO... One place got theirs in two weeks ago.. and a few last week got theirs... Other places on both sides of the state line haven't seen any yet.On a side note.. Some places on the MO side started to see Pappy last week... No sign yet on the other side of the state line. One of my favorite bars posted this picture earlier today.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolph Lundgren Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 So, has anybody opened any of their BTAC bottles yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Santana Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 So, has anybody opened any of their BTAC bottles yet?Opened my WLW. Thought it was excellent, but did cut it with a couple drops of water after first sampling it neat, and thought that opened it up a little. Only had it once before, so it's a bit hard for me to make a comparison to prior years. Thought it was sublime the first time I tried it, and in that sense I'd say this year's is just a hair off that quality - but that was the 5th wheater in a tasting where we slowly moved up the ladder in quality. So I don't know if that's a good point of reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joboyd Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Won a small lottery today in NW Indiana. Was able to pick up WLW, ER17, and GTS. Merry Christmas to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeti Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 So, has anybody opened any of their BTAC bottles yet?My GTS crossed the mid-point last night, so I guess I've been enjoying it just fine. WAINWRIGHT asked me how I thought it compared to the last few years, and I don't have any open for direct comparison, but I enjoyed 2012, and after a bumpy start I've come to really enjoy 2013 as well. It's a very easy drinking Stagg, with a good deal of bitterness that comes across as tobacco, extremely dark chocolate, and to me at least, wasabi.I also cracked the WLW, but I think I've only had one pour, maybe 2. I thought it was excellent and completely in line with last year's profile despite the significant rise in proof. I will say that the 2012 is still the better pour for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theglobalguy Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Won a small lottery today in NW Indiana. Was able to pick up WLW, ER17, and GTS. Merry Christmas to me!Curious if more stores are shifting to the lottery approach to "spread the wealth". Around Louisville I know of one store who does, and it seems to be great free publicity. The rest follow the family then friends then high spenders path (which I don't begrudge them for). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolph Lundgren Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 My GTS crossed the mid-point last night, so I guess I've been enjoying it just fine. WAINWRIGHT asked me how I thought it compared to the last few years, and I don't have any open for direct comparison, but I enjoyed 2012, and after a bumpy start I've come to really enjoy 2013 as well. It's a very easy drinking Stagg, with a good deal of bitterness that comes across as tobacco, extremely dark chocolate, and to me at least, wasabi.I also cracked the WLW, but I think I've only had one pour, maybe 2. I thought it was excellent and completely in line with last year's profile despite the significant rise in proof. I will say that the 2012 is still the better pour for me.I love this years Stagg - its more balanced and less in your face. Some people may be upset with that, but I really enjoy how much of an easy drinker this one is. You're notes are spot on (didn't get any wasabi, though). Mine is also already at the half-way point. Better get some more...I was disappointed with WLW. I thought it was hot, dry and one dimensional - the "valley girl" of this years BTAC. It didn't open up that much more with a splash of water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Curious if more stores are shifting to the lottery approach to "spread the wealth". Around Louisville I know of one store who does, and it seems to be great free publicity. The rest follow the family then friends then high spenders path (which I don't begrudge them for).I know of a few in the Indy area who do. I have mixed feelings about the fairness. It seems fair but anyone can call or stop by and put their name in and not purchase anything or support the store throughout the year. I saw where one in Missouri provides one "lottery ticket" for each bottle of selected brands you purchase (e.g., you buy two bottles of BT, you get two lottery entries). Seems fair to me since it allows those who support the store a fair opportunity to purchase premier releases. I don't recall when the purchases had to be made (e.g., if they started issue entry forms back in the summer or just for recent purchases). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeti Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 I was disappointed with WLW. I thought it was hot, dry and one dimensional - the "valley girl" of this years BTAC. It didn't open up that much more with a splash of water.I don't mean to speak for him, but I think this is more or less what MOKD thought of it as well. It took me a full week of daily tastes to get my head around GTS, but I enjoyed the WLW right out of the bottle. Different strokes.We all know how good (and obviously consistent) Saz is, but I'm surprised we're not hearing more about Handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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