bin31z Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 ETL is still pretty available in the wild. You have to remember that it has been widely distributed for many years before this bourbon boom of late. You just can't count on finding it at K&L or bevmo, the first place that people go to score a bottle when they hear that ETL is being discontinued or some similar nonsense. I know of at least 3 small stores around LA area that has ETL sitting on the shelves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Tot Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 I got to try my first ETL about ten days ago. I REALLY like this one! I'm excited about it, because all this stockpiling by everyone is a temporary situation. Once we've all got ten in the bunker, there's going to be a backlash where nobody needs to buy it, and the shelves are going to be teeming again.Until then, I can find a bottle here and a bottle there to keep my glass from running dry.tbt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bad_scientist Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 The most despicable thing I've seen to profit off of the death of Elmer T. Lee is here at Schneider's in DC. They picked a (crappy, sweet, completely lacking any identifiable ETL notes) barrel in 2012 for the status seekers, sold it at $30, then pulled it, and now that the great man is dead, put it back out for $45.I'd need to channel Shakespeare to do anything but use f - words to describe these people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry in WashDC Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Not to put wood to the dead horse, but . . . AMEN on what should be done to Schneider's. They have a big selection, but don't go looking for bargains; instead, keep a hand on your wallet. Maybe it's their proximity to The Hill . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I've had my Schneider moment as well, maybe the Congressional influence will be lessened if they legalize pot in DC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bad_scientist Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I've had my Schneider moment as well, maybe the Congressional influence will be lessened if they legalize pot in DC.I would love to see a stoned employee try to get one of the bottles on the top shelf, which is like 15 feet above the ground. In fact, I think I'd insist on looking at several bottles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 The recent issue of Mental Floss magazine has an article about bourbon. They tend to have a one page article on a different beverage each month, with several suggestions/ reviews. They featured Bulleit Bourbon, WT 101, and ETL. I don't know if this will fan the flames even more. I don't recall if they mentioned that you can just go to the store and buy the first two whenever you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjbeggs Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 I got to try my first ETL about ten days ago. I REALLY like this one! I'm excited about it, because all this stockpiling by everyone is a temporary situation. Once we've all got ten in the bunker, there's going to be a backlash where nobody needs to buy it, and the shelves are going to be teeming again.Until then, I can find a bottle here and a bottle there to keep my glass from running dry.tbtI hope you are right TBT. It's still been several months since I've found any standard ETL in the DFW area.I did manage to grab a few Comm bottles here and there, but they are long gone in this area now as well.Hopefully I can make them last until the standard becomes more readily available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woosterbill Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 I was in a store a few days ago that had a price tag for ETL, asking $59.99. The saddest part is that they appeared to be sold out. :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Tot Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I hope you are right TBT. It's still been several months since I've found any standard ETL in the DFW area.I did manage to grab a few Comm bottles here and there, but they are long gone in this area now as well.Hopefully I can make them last until the standard becomes more readily available.I've seen two pop up since I've been looking, and yes I bunkered me some commemoratives as well.I just have the gut feeling that the drought is going to break on this before the end of 2014. Not to the point of being 12 deep and dusty, but at least to being findable 6 deep at the odd store by those with reasonable conviction.tbt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z327 Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I found a good supply in Denver this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Tot Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 There you go! Nice one.I know my train's a' comin' soon.tbt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicktrav Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 Seems like they show up every few months, hang around for a couple weeks, then they dry up. Looking forward to the next batch hitting the shelves. Until then I have an unopened bottle and two commemoratives (which really aren't as good; in fact, I've been thinking of gifting one of them to free up space). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Tot Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 in fact, I've been thinking of gifting one of them to free up space).Haha, that oughta make you a few quick friends, bicktrav!tbt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicktrav Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 Haha, that oughta make you a few quick friends, bicktrav!tbtYeah, probably. I'm just not a huge fan of it. I know others are. There have been some really great reviews from some pretty reputable people, but I feel like the appeal of Elmer has to do with its balance and drinkability. The Commemorative I've had has less balance and is less easy-drinking on account of the proof switch. Incidentally, it's odd that a 3 point difference in proof can amount to such a big difference on the palate, but at least for me it seems to have. Anyway, I'll probably gift one or something. I bought them up because I'm a big Elmer fan, but quite honestly I've got plenty of other bottles I'll pour from before I get to the Commemorative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restaurant man Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Yeah, probably. I'm just not a huge fan of it. I know others are. There have been some really great reviews from some pretty reputable people, but I feel like the appeal of Elmer has to do with its balance and drinkability. The Commemorative I've had has less balance and is less easy-drinking on account of the proof switch. Incidentally, it's odd that a 3 point difference in proof can amount to such a big difference on the palate, but at least for me it seems to have. Anyway, I'll probably gift one or something. I bought them up because I'm a big Elmer fan, but quite honestly I've got plenty of other bottles I'll pour from before I get to the Commemorative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighHorse Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 They were bottling it in July when we were up there. It's around. I agree that the problem is temporary, likely due to chatter and their own cautionary remarks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddockjudge Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 ETL was on LCBO store shelves this spring in Ontario, Canada; it didn't last long, even at C$54.75 per bottle...I grabbed six because five wouldn't be enough;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark fleetwood Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Yes. Some of them I added bottles to my cart to make sure. A few of them were in my area where I know they have it in stock. But you are correct that some stores will price it at $60 - $90. Greed? Desperation?But that's the nature of speculation. If you thought that your favorite bottle would cost twice as much in the future, how much would you buy today? As I said before, there's a definite sense of fear with ETL, W12, and a few other otherwise average bottles. It's all rather irrational IMNSHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailor22 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 IMHO - When a bottle of ETL is spot on it really shines as a very well balanced pour. Not the most flavorful or most complex but delicious and balanced is just the ticket sometimes. The problem is because they are single barrels you don't always get that bottle that's perfectly balanced, and without barrel numbers even if you get a very good one there is no guarantee that the other bottles on the shelf are from the same barrel so you are never completely sure of what your buying.Does anyone else pick up a lot of similarities between ETL and RHF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyjd75 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Well, I love RHF but don't care for ETL at all. Not that similar to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 For me Elmer is rounder and sweeter while RHF is dryer and a bit more complex but both are equally welcome in my house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TunnelTiger Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I'm guessing the Elmer Craze might be starting to fade since I'm seeing multiple bottles on the shelf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicktrav Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 I'm guessing the Elmer Craze might be starting to fade since I'm seeing multiple bottles on the shelf.Still can't find a bottle here in SoCal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerlam92 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I had skipped all RHF. Maybe I should try one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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