The Black Tot Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 You read it here first, folks. Garbanzobean is absolutely, definitely, NOT running for president. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oke&coke Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Ten bucks says he gets the pappy when it cracks him upside the head. Hope you enjoy the glasses of good luck for a while bean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbanzobean Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 I'm hoping to spread any further good BTAC karma among other Maryland SBers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P&MLiquorsEric Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Maryland before KY. That is quite odd. Has been first week of October in KY for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbanzobean Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 (edited) Maryland before KY. That is quite odd. Has been first week of October in KY for a while.Maryland typically gets limited editions of bourbons anywhere between a week and two months after Kentucky. If I were a betting man, I would guess that the distributor was not supposed to release this portion of the allocation as early as they did (or it was supposed to go to someone else and TW exerted influence to redirect it). This happens occasionally with Total Wine and other larger stores. I'm fairly certain I obtained a bottle of OFBB13 from them in early August last year, for instance (admittedly, it could have been September, though I was on a work trip to the west coast for most of August and September last year and don't think it was Sept.). There were also stores that didn't get their allocations of fall LEs until December last year.Oddly enough it appears as though only part of the BTAC was available, along with only a few bottles of Van Winkle Rye. Looks like everything else (along with more GTS, WLW, Saz 18, and MAYBE ER17) is showing up later on. What can I say, Maryland is weird. Edited September 21, 2014 by garbanzobean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvergladeSlim Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Maryland typically gets limited editions of bourbons anywhere between a week and two months after Kentucky. If I were a betting man, I would guess that the distributor was not supposed to release this portion of the allocation as early as they did (or it was supposed to go to someone else and TW exerted influence to redirect it). This happens occasionally with Total Wine and other larger stores. I'm fairly certain I obtained a bottle of OFBB13 from them in early August last year, for instance (admittedly, it could have been September, though I was on a work trip to the west coast for most of August and September last year and don't think it was Sept.). There were also stores that didn't get their allocations of fall LEs until December last year.Oddly enough it appears as though only part of the BTAC was available, along with only a few bottles of Van Winkle Rye. Looks like everything else (along with more GTS, WLW, Saz 18, and MAYBE ER17) is showing up later on. What can I say, Maryland is weird.TW in Towson got Stagg and Handy. All gone now. Of all my other go-to places, only one got anything. And they got Stagg and one bottle of ER17. I came away with two bottles of Stagg. A nice way to start the fall hunting season. Thanks for the heads up bean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbanzobean Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 I'm really glad it was in time to benefit you! As much as I know the GTS is the better bourbon of the two I obtained, I am really looking forward to cracking this ER17. I've only ever had the 2012, and it was nice. I actually passed up on the ER17 in 2012 because it was $80 or $90 and I thought that was too much to pay for a bottle of bourbon at the time. One of the only times I've ever even slightly regretted not buying a bottle of something I saw on the shelves (in fact, the only other time was the FRSmBLE13), so I'm pleased that I have another opportunity to get to know this feller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgray966 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I heard it hit ATL today. I don't know anyone in the area..but Hope this helps others on this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoyScout Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I paid my local Total Wine a visit and they told me next month, first come, first served, camp out in line ahead of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybeling Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I heard it hit ATL today. I don't know anyone in the area..but Hope this helps others on this thread. You have my attention. You heard that it is in retail today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveKingman Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I have moved my chair slightly closer to my monitor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgray966 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 You have my attention. You heard that it is in retail today? I was only informed from a friend who said he saw someone post a pic of 2014 GTS. I also saw on Bourbonr that they also said ATL released. I called the Juice Box that typically gets allocated releases and they said they have not received it yet. I would keep my eyes peeled if in the GA area. wish I had store info. sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybeling Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I was only informed from a friend who said he saw someone post a pic of 2014 GTS. I also saw on Bourbonr that they also said ATL released. I called the Juice Box that typically gets allocated releases and they said they have not received it yet. I would keep my eyes peeled if in the GA area. wish I had store info. sorryI'm hearing that Stagg Jr. is around, not GTS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vrdubin6 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Every bottle I've actually seen has come from Maryland. I haven't seen anything from Georgia other than hearsay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybeling Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Every bottle I've actually seen has come from Maryland. I haven't seen anything from Georgia other than hearsay.Yeah. Apparently it was all just revolving around a 2013 GTS that landed on a shelf somewhere in ATL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webaggression Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 I just want a WLW. I'm not even sure we get an allocation here in SC, since stores I've purchased PVW15 and GTS haven't even heard of it. I'll be on the hunt but with low expectations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirstyinOhio Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 I am hoping to snag a couple bottles of GTS (yep, I am greedy) and a bottle of WLW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgray966 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I am sure you all know BTAC is in KS. I was lucky to find a couple bottles. Hopefully MO hits soon as well. Rumor is Illinois is coming soon! Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardbrown Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I am sure you all know BTAC is in KS. I was lucky to find a couple bottles. Hopefully MO hits soon as well. Rumor is Illinois is coming soon! Enjoy!Nice!!! Which bottles were you able to land? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgray966 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Nice!!! Which bottles were you able to land?I was able to get 2 GTS and 1 ER17. While on my hunt I was also lucky to pick up a BMH NAS Red Label (KY), and a ETLC all for cost which is the biggest bonus. The BMH was $38 and the ETL was $36. haha. I will say I am sure I spent all my luck on the hunt after today. haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardbrown Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I was able to get 2 GTS and 1 ER17. While on my hunt I was also lucky to pick up a BMH NAS Red Label (KY), and a ETLC all for cost which is the biggest bonus. The BMH was $38 and the ETL was $36. haha. I will say I am sure I spent all my luck on the hunt after today. hahaIf that's all you end up with I'd say it's a success. I'm waiting for calls here in VA to see if I get lucky this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki993 Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Id love to get a bottle of GTS here in Michigan but its going to be hard to justify the price, if I can even find one, with all the other great stuff running around here right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicktrav Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Still no luck securing any BTACs. But I have been able to secure a bottle each of FR LSmB, Parker's Heritage, and Old Forester Birthday Bourbon. If I can grab at least one BTAC on top of those I'll be happy with this year's yield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vrdubin6 Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Still no luck securing any BTACs. But I have been able to secure a bottle each of FR LSmB, Parker's Heritage, and Old Forester Birthday Bourbon. If I can grab at least one BTAC on top of those I'll be happy with this year's yield. Nice. First person I've seen secure OFBB. I'm looking forward to the reviews on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HD 335 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Just noticed I received an email from Bevmo. Looks like they are changing up how these are being distributed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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