Harry in WashDC Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 While on a road trip just north of Richmond on old US 1, we stopped at a VA ABC Store just to see what they had. I bought an ER in a 375 to try (been several years since I had some) and OGD 114 (to replenish a depleted supply). I passed on several bottles of Blantons (sorry, Paul; wish you were here) as I still have two on the shelf. ASIDE: I wonder what Virginia is doing in order to keep Blantons and BT on the shelves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry in WashDC Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Replying to myself - wrong thread, you dummy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HD 335 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Bought a bit more today than I expected, but happy to get them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petrel800 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Picked up a Willett 2yr Rye - last one on the shelf (and I was by this store 2 days ago, so it went quick!) Same price as the gift shop ($35).Put me in this club. Grabbed a 2 yr myself. Same price. Curiosity got the better of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedonist Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Bottles of High West Rendezvous and Old Scout 8 Year Barrel Proof just arrived today. Drinking the Rendezvous now. I didn't like it on first sip (maybe because it was following a San Diego IPA), but I am liking it more and more as I finish the glass. I hope to do a comparison of the Old Scout BP vs the Redemption BP later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Put me in this club. Grabbed a 2 yr myself. Same price. Curiosity got the better of me.I'll just settle for the notes from you and Gary. As much as I spend on whiskey I know I'm not cheap. However, I just can't bring myself to spend $35 on a bottle of 2 year old rye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryT Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 I'll just settle for the notes from you and Gary. As much as I spend on whiskey I know I'm not cheap. However, I just can't bring myself to spend $35 on a bottle of 2 year old rye.I'll bring mine to the next GBS, as I'd definitely love to hear your take on it. It reminds me of Scotch, but as a Scotch novice - that could be way off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantome Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Another bottle of 354 Rittenhouse on sale for $18. I'll probably go back for more bottles before the end of the month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeeck Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Bought a bottle of Collingwood 21 for my new office. Now I just need the opportunity to crack it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I'll bring mine to the next GBS, as I'd definitely love to hear your take on it. It reminds me of Scotch, but as a Scotch novice - that could be way off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heydobro Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Picked up another Party Source SAOS barrel strength, a Ritt BIB and a Willett 2 year. Its been a very fruitful trip to KY so far. Looking forward to a 2 year Willett distillate to 4 year Willett- MGP side by side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SqueakScolari Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Have 2 Willett 2yr on the way. Will do SBS w/ the 4 yr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeeck Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I happened to be in Evanston today so I stopped by FEW distillery (had never been) and picked up the last bottle they had on hand of their rye. Figured I've heard good things about it and I was so close that I had to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorgemu1 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Add me to the list of those who picked up WFE 2 year. I tasted it today. Initial sip was hot but definitely tasted the sweetness though. Definitely liked it more after subsequent sips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleCBreese Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Purchased the HW Rendezvous for the first time. I've had the Double Rye and loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonVivant84 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Just grabbed my first HW Rendezvous Rye. Wanted something spicy and this has been on my radar a while now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Snagged another WFE 4yr for the bunker. Just couldn't pass a $34.99 price tag. If your an interested local, shoot me a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amg Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 I picked up a DSP-354 Rittenhouse today. Should make for a fun SBS comparison with a DSP-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Good Sir Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Snagged another WFE 4yr for the bunker. Just couldn't pass a $34.99 price tag. If your an interested local, shoot me a PM.Do you prefer the 4 over the 2? I have both and really enjoy the 2...so much that I've gone back to bunker a few. The 4 is good, but doesn't stand out to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Do you prefer the 4 over the 2? I have both and really enjoy the 2...so much that I've gone back to bunker a few. The 4 is good, but doesn't stand out to me.I passed on the initial release of the 2 yr, figuring that I'd just wait for it to get a little more age. Based on the positive feedback, I'll probably give in eventually and give it a go. I enjoy the 4 yr. It's not a home run drink by any means, but it is a consistent product, with a proven track record, at a fair price for what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerryM Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Picked up a bottle of Willett 2 yr Rye for $40 to test drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Looking forward to your tasting notes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravensfire Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 While picking up some Willett WFE bourbon, I noticed the store had a lonely bottle of 7 year WFE rye. I felt so sad for that bottle, not even a 2 year cousin to keep it company, that I immediately adopted it and brought back to a good home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 While picking up some Willett WFE bourbon, I noticed the store had a lonely bottle of 7 year WFE rye. I felt so sad for that bottle, not even a 2 year cousin to keep it company, that I immediately adopted it and brought back to a good home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Gave in and snagged a 2 yr old Willett today. Will probably give it a SBS with the 4 yr in the near future. The price was too good to pass at 35 and I'm really surprised that I'm presently seeing it sort of hanging around on the shelves in different parts of the state. I just hope they aren't jumping the boat and hold enough of this back to have a decent 4 yr release in a couple of years. :grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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