kjbeggs Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Oh, now I see that info was posted already.Who's planning a visit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyOldKyDram Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 $50 a pint someone said?Uh, nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tylermke Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 $50 a pint someone said?Uh, nope.Exactly. $50 per pint is nuts. Assuming this is still a 6-8yr product, it's considerably more expensive than barrel proof offerings from the likes of HH and FR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 But it's Makers! I have a friend who believes Bourbon drinkers fall into two categories: Those who've tried Makers and discovered it's the best and the unfortunate others who haven't tried it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Ill undoubtedly get a bottle...Ya know, somebody always pays it...and all that jazz. . We'll see how it goes, but I heard a less than glowing review of it over the weekend. No matter, though. Others reviews have little to no influence on my whiskey purchasing habits...despite the sometimes needless dents to my wallet over the years:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 $50 for a pint means a 750ml would cost $79.38. Who knows, it may be a little less if it's available outside the gift shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luther.r Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I think people are referring to it as a pint, but it will really be 375ml. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighInTheMtns Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Yeah, can't sell liquor by the pint in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModernThirst Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 The head of our barrel selections committee has seen the bottles and tasted the whiskey. He says they are not 375, they're 750. I haven't seen them personally, so I can't say if he's mistaken. But he hasn't heard a price yet, either. I asked him specifically about the bottle size two weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callmeox Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Cask strength....sheez. It's a barrel, Rob. Do I have to drink it by the dram, too?(Only partially kidding) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I would pay $50 for cask strength Makers and be glad for the chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldKentucky Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Braden,Great question! The gift shop plans on selling the bottles for $39.95 plus tax. They are 375 ml bottles.Cheers!Rob--Rob SamuelsChief Operating Officer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBM Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I recall a thread about a year ago with a (paraphrased) title of "What bourbon do you wish a distiller made?". A lot of the posts mentioned "barrel proof Maker's", including my post. A high price will likely restrict it to a novelty product for all consumers, including enthusiasts, but the fact that it's being released at all is awesome.If it's good, somewhat available and priced right (like ECBP) I imagine it will become a regular pour in a lot of SB.com households. If it's expensive and/or impossible to find, we will still search it out, but with limited access it may not create the intended pull through to other MM products. Either way, I want it now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Wy Scott, don't you drink your afternoon tea with pinky extended? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Braden,Great question! The gift shop plans on selling the bottles for $39.95 plus tax. They are 375 ml bottles.Cheers!Rob--Rob SamuelsChief Operating OfficerThank you Sir-Appreciate the information and will plan on visiting you all during the KBF for a few bottles.Best regards, Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Hmm, double hmm, perhaps Beam means to treat it like Old Tub that's only available in 375s as a gift shop exclusive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callmeox Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Hmm, double hmm, perhaps Beam means to treat it like Old Tub that's only available in 375s as a gift shop exclusive.Which, IIRC, violates the rule/law/guideline/suggestion that the distilleries can't sell something that isn't available in the states normal retail channels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Well, it's kinda like Doc Holiday said when the Earps handed him the shotgun, "who gonna stop us". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryT Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 $40 for a 375? I'm not surprised since they will likely sell out regularly (and we'll see them on select web-sites going for half-again that amount, if not double!) I don't know when I'll make it by the distillery, but unless I try it first and am underwhelmed - I'll be in for one. At $80 a 750, it is significantly higher than FR, Bookers, ECBP, etc. But, Maker's is marketed as a premium product (plus being a gift shop exclusive carries some premium, etc). All in all - not that outrageous, but they are painting the corners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petrel800 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Over under on what time the first internet Makers CS car croch shot appears on 9/1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPPSmoker Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Over under on what time the first internet Makers CS car croch shot appears on 9/1.I can't stop laughing. Thanks for making my night. :grin:I got to hands it to the folks at Maker's. Their really stepping up and meeting their customer's demands. I will definitely purchase a bottle or two during KBF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 If you spoke Japanese you could thank 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 本当にありがとう! :bowdown: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P&MLiquorsEric Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Which, IIRC, violates the rule/law/guideline/suggestion that the distilleries can't sell something that isn't available in the states normal retail channels.EC barrel proof was the same way until local stores complained. Then it saw a new label and minuscule quantities in distribution. I would imagine they will get some to retailers but not until they cash in big time at the gift shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauiSon Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 At $40/375, I'd guess >80% of our esteemed members will have tried [and >50% will own a bottle] within 6 months. Isn't that what we're here to do? So, who's sending me a sample? :drinking: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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