dcbt Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I understand the hypothesizing on the possible lack of success of the OB series bottlings based on observations in liquor stores and quasi-logical deductions...but, has anyone heard hard sales numbers? Or, potentially a comment from someone even remotely up the food chain at Diageo regarding how it is selling?I skimmed their annual report that was just released but I couldn't find any such disclosures... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidg07 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Passed on some Wathen's and some Old Medley 12yo yesterday. There were about 15 bottles of each sitting on the shelf, but I'd never heard of either of them. From looking around here a bit, I think I made the right call. Did end up grabbing a bottle of Henry McKenna BIB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcgumbohead Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Passed on a Russells Reserve but only because I am not sure its the one I tried last week. Once I sort that out, if its the same this will moved to the purchased today column. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleCBreese Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Passed on an EC21, barrel date of 1990 for $175. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) Saw EC23 available today in a store and more than just a couple. 90 proof which I think is typical for this line. I did not care for the EC21 or 22 so I passed (I know, even I am a little shocked... :cool: ). The price was $199.99. Any Atlanta area SBer's who are interested and feeling particularly extravagant feel free to PM me for details! Edited August 28, 2014 by tanstaafl2 To revise the price info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 [ATTACH=CONFIG]19234[/ATTACH]here's the new label for the HH6BIB guys...There's something I definitely will not pass up. :drinking: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
393foureyedfox Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 There's something I definitely will not pass up. :drinking:its the LB on shelbyville rd in st matthews. everywhere else is pretty much out of HH6BIB, or will be really soon. there was a good 2+ cases right there on the shelf, so take that into consideration, all you KBF'ers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
393foureyedfox Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 yesterday, i passed on Russels Reserve 110 proof. It was a tossup between that and the new WTRB. With both having about the same proof, both being NAS, and a price difference of $15, I stayed with the RB that I knew I enjoyed. I hope to see the RR110 in a bar soon to try it. I just cant justify a blind $50 bottle, though with it being a store select, Im sure it wouldve been awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Took a powder on a 1998/2008 EWSB today with a $45.99 price tag on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Dang Joe, that's crazy. As much as I like that one, I'd pass too.Fox, if you like WTRB (which I know you do), I think it's a pretty safe bet you'll like the RR110. I can't see how you wouldn't like it. The issue of course, is value. I love the stuff, but here it costs almost $60 whereas WTRB is $29. That makes it an easy choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
393foureyedfox Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 that was my thinking exactly, steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskeyagonzo Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 I passed on some HH6/BiB today. First time I had seen outside of Kentucky. Nice to know it's there if I want it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 I would grab the HH6/90 just in case it's not awaiting your return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcbt Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Yea, see reply #11 to this thread:http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?22838-Is-Jim-Beam-Black-going-NAS&p=437977#post437977 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underhilltab Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Booker's 2013-6 Roundtable -- $59.99 (is it really much different/better than other standard editions?)WT Diamond -- $129.99 (also passed the other day for $119.99)OWA -- $39.99 for 750mL -- surprised me a bit as that's the most expensive I've seen it (I think)I passed the other day on the below items...the (relatively low) prices made me think twice though.Barterhouse -- $59.99Stagg Jr. -- $41.99 (interestingly, I then went literally across the street to another store and saw Stagg Jr. for $69.99) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonhalter Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Id be on the Jr for $42.Barterhouse -- $59.99Stagg Jr. -- $41.99 (interestingly, I then went literally across the street to another store and saw Stagg Jr. for $69.99) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 As much as I hate the marketing and story and BS, I'd be bringing home a 20yr old bourbon for $60. Jr at $42 is also an immediate purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underhilltab Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Yeah, the $42 Jr. was Batch 1 which I have already though. The $70 Jr. across the street was batch 2. I likely would have purchased the Jr. at $42 if it had been batch 2. I don't think the price difference had anything to do with the batch. One store is much larger and happened to be having a store wide sale. I also already have the Barterhouse which contributed to my pass decision -- even at sub $60.What caught my eye the most was actually a private selection OESV for $48. I passed on that as well, but will keep it in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Tot Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Very cool to see the Barterhouse being discounted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 What caught my eye the most was actually a private selection OESV for $48. Ohhhh.... does this store ship by chance? I've been trying to find an OESV and have struck out so far. (Binny's has it but doesn't ship to WA state.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
393foureyedfox Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 even I may have caved and grabbed the Barterhouse at $59. I had it once and thought it pretty enjoyable, particularly the nose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbanzobean Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 even I may have caved and grabbed the Barterhouse at $59. I had it once and thought it pretty enjoyable, particularly the nose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
393foureyedfox Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 dont get me wrong.....$60 for a 20 year old bourbon is a steal these days, if you like old bourbon. I dont think it tasted indicative of its age, as I expected it to be a wood bomb, and it wasnt. Its probably worth $60 just to sit around and sniff it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardbrown Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Passed on a few bottles of rhetoric $99 and barterhouse $79. I'm interested but not for those prices. Especially for something that might be hit or miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Other than what I purchased today, the only things I seriously considered were non bourbons.... Town Branch rye for $47 and a WP rye for $67. The WP tempted me, as it was the best price I've seen on it in in some time, but somehow I managed to fight off her advances and get away relatively unscathed. I sure wouldn't have passed that up had it had been the barrel proof version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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