What bourbon did you pass up today? Fall/Winter 2014

[393foureyedfox]

stopped in a new place in louisville today just to see what they had. nothing interested me, but did pass up ETL for $39.99. There were two. If anyone in Louisville wants to know where, PM me.

doug

[t44tq]

Passed on PVW15 and ORVW10 in about 8 stores yesterday.

Cheapest ORVW10 was $300. Cheapest PVW15 was $500.

I can count on putting 8 more stores on the list of places where I will never shop.

PVW is all over NY now- but unless you have a good relationship with the store owner, I wouldn't expect to find any at anywhere near MSRP.

Also, Old Forester 1870 for $50. I found several stores that still had CEHTBP and some HWMWND.

[KyleCBreese]

Passed on PVW15 and ORVW10 in about 8 stores yesterday.

Cheapest ORVW10 was $300. Cheapest PVW15 was $500.

I can count on putting 8 more stores on the list of places where I will never shop.

PVW is all over NY now- but unless you have a good relationship with the store owner, I wouldn't expect to find any at anywhere near MSRP.

Also, Old Forester 1870 for $50. I found several stores that still had CEHTBP and some HWMWND.

Which is why I hate the quote that even "billionaires can't get Pappy." Yes, they can, and I can direct them to cases upon cases of the stuff.

[kjbeggs]

Which is why I hate the quote that even "billionaires can't get Pappy." Yes, they can, and I can direct them to cases upon cases of the stuff.

Yeah, I know that quote's a bit old, but I'd happily part with some PVW if one of those Billionaire's offered me enough $$$ (Damnit, does that make me a flipper?)

[garbanzobean]

Yeah, I know that quote's a bit old, but I'd happily part with some PVW if one of those Billionaire's offered me enough $$$ (Damnit, does that make me a flipper?)

[t44tq]

Which is why I hate the quote that even "billionaires can't get Pappy." Yes, they can, and I can direct them to cases upon cases of the stuff.

[Smac]

Passed on CEHTBP at $90. Been trying to find it at $70-$75. Is that too reasonable to ask for at Christmas?

[Paddy]

Passed on CEHTBP at $90. Been trying to find it at $70-$75. Is that too reasonable to ask for at Christmas?

Your passing on it at retail ($89.99), and I'd buy more at that price...if I could find it.

[suntour]

I agree with Paddy wholeheartedly.

[flahute]

^^^^I'm with both of those guys. You're splitting hairs at those two prices

[flahute]

I passed on Willett XCF for $200+ out the door. As much as I love Willett and want to try this, that's too much for this one.

[bin31z]

Passed on HiTimeWine private selection of WFE 11 yr at....get this...$250

[t44tq]

Your passing on it at retail ($89.99), and I'd buy more at that price...if I could find it.

I think MSRP depends on your state's taxes. I've seen it for $69.99 and $74.99 in NJ, $74.99 and $79.99 in NY. I wouldn't pass it up if you like the stuff, like you said to the OP.

[t44tq]

Passed up Elijah Craig Barrel Proof at $44.99.

[TunnelTiger]

Passed up Elijah Craig Barrel Proof at $44.99.

I would have bought all they had at that price since I haven't seen any in 6 + months here.

[GerryM]

I would have bought all they had at that price since I haven't seen any in 6 + months here.

+1 here. I've come to appreciate EC BP more the longer the bottle is open. Around here it's now $50+ a bottle

[amg]

Passed on CEHTBP at $90. Been trying to find it at $70-$75. Is that too reasonable to ask for at Christmas?

[jeffrey r]

Agree with the others on the CEHTBP. I was obviously happier paying $70 for my bottles, but it is good enough IMO to warrant paying a premium. $90 is within that realm for me.

[t44tq]

I would have bought all they had at that price since I haven't seen any in 6 + months here.

State monopoly, limited release item= 1 bottle per customer.

I didn't actually pass it up, because a good friend of mine likes the stuff- called up and asked, then ordered a bottle for him.

[kjbeggs]

Passed on Willett Rye 8YO at $79, and something called "Cotton Hollow" at around $35.00 (which actually said it was both distilled and bottled in KY).

[ThirstyinOhio]

Passed on Willett Rye 8YO at $79, and something called "Cotton Hollow" at around $35.00 (which actually said it was both distilled and bottled in KY).

I picked up a couple bottles of Cotton Hollow from Specs when I was in TX last month. I'm not expecting much from it as its only 4 years old, but my wife liked the label because she has a thing for trees.

[squire]

You don't grow cotton in a hollow but it's still a catchy name.

[RepTucker]

Not Bourbon but, the jack 2yr rye was restocked, the jack holiday arrived, and WR sonoma cutrer showed up. Tasted the WR. Passed on taste alone.

[garbanzobean]

Left 3x Stagg Jr's on the shelf @ $48.99. Not that I didn't want them but I don't have the room currently.

Also PHC8 for a mere $200.

[Lepisto]

Passed on a Stagg Jr. today at $50. Really wanted to get it. First time I've seen it on the shelf in this area. But, I needed to reign in my bourbon spending as of late.