KBS Barrel C Weller 12 in DC

[Barrel_Proof]

I am pretty sure I know how it got to DC, but I learned today that my Kentucky Barrel Society 2005 Barrel C Weller 12 is available at Jack Rose in DC. At $30 an ounce, that is less per pour than the equivalent full bottle price now trading in the aftermarket. http://jackrosediningsaloon.com/rare-bottlings/

Edited February 28, 2015 by Barrel_Proof

[garbanzobean]

I am pretty sure I know how it got to DC, but I learned today that my Kentucky Barrel Society 2005 Barrel C Weller 12 is available at Jack Rose in DC. At $30 an ounce, that is less per pour than the equivalent full bottle price now trading in the aftermarket. http://jackrosediningsaloon.com/rare-bottlings/

That's interesting. One of the neat and scary things about their location (DC) is that the liquor laws seem to be very lax. So the owner and folks like Harvey Fry can use their connections to buy bottlings that aren't available in the U.S. or to on premise accounts, and then either sell them to Jack Rose or straight up use a corporate card to make the purchase. It's cool for the consumer, scary for me since I am fairly sure Jack Rose is where a lot of desirable bottles sitting around in Maryland end up.

I should add that I am speculating wildly in this post, so if someone has better information please feel free to correct me.

[danz]

I am pretty sure I know how it got to DC, but I learned today that my Kentucky Barrel Society 2005 Barrel C Weller 12 is available at Jack Rose in DC. At $30 an ounce, that is less per pour than the equivalent full bottle price now trading in the aftermarket. http://jackrosediningsaloon.com/rare-bottlings/

Indeed. I had some there in December. Very nice.

[EvergladeSlim]

That's interesting. One of the neat and scary things about their location (DC) is that the liquor laws seem to be very lax. So the owner and folks like Harvey Fry can use their connections to buy bottlings that aren't available in the U.S. or to on premise accounts, and then either sell them to Jack Rose or straight up use a corporate card to make the purchase. It's cool for the consumer, scary for me since I am fairly sure Jack Rose is where a lot of desirable bottles sitting around in Maryland end up.

I should add that I am speculating wildly in this post, so if someone has better information please feel free to correct me.

[Harry in WashDC]

i asked them about this and they said that the three tier distribution does not apply to them. I'm not sure if that is a DC thing or it is just unique to them.

[B.B. Babington]

DC lax on a lot o' things, especially recreation. Can legally grow six marijuana plants, cocaine and heroin possession is misdemeanor, and getting caught with a hooker increases votes if running for office.

[P&MLiquorsEric]

I would imagine those lax distribution laws are politically motivated. They want to ensure any wine/spirit/beer that might be requested by a foreign dignitary can be legally served.

[BFerguson]

I would imagine those lax distribution laws are politically motivated. They want to ensure any wine/spirit/beer that might be requested by a foreign dignitary can be legally served.

So once again, if it's good enough for the capital, why isn't it good enough for the rest of us.

Stupid double standards.

B

[camduncan]

I guess it's a pretty big compliment to your personal taste choice Cliff

[Josh]

So once again, if it's good enough for the capital, why isn't it good enough for the rest of us.

Stupid double standards.

B

Well, they don't get any real representation in Congress so there is a bit of a trade off.

[tanstaafl2]

Well, they don't get any real representation in Congress so there is a bit of a trade off.

Neither do we...

[t44tq]

DC is not a state, so the three-tier distribution system doesn't really apply to them. They can buy from any distributor in any state. They can also purchase bottles from individuals. I was talking at length to a couple liquor store owners in DC recently. That's also why they had stuff that I didn't see outside of CA and some other things that I wouldn't expect- like tons of WFE bottles in nearly every liquor store.

[doubleblank]

IIRC, these bottles cost us about $20 each. The barrel delivered thru Spec's ran us $16 per bottle. Sadly, I'm down to about 10 bottles total. This was my house pour for years.