DonutsNBourbon Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 well, summer's here and what are you passing on? today, stopped by Binny's and saw some IW Harper for $25, KC2001 for $140, and a Maker's private select for $70. They had 2 different picks for the Maker's private select, wasn't sure if I should try it out for the $70 though, might go back and grab a bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hop Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 passed on some Stagg Jr of the latest batch since I already got one and am sitting on a pretty good stock from earlier releases already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 I've had three opportunities now to purchase the KC 2001, all at msrp. I will admit I stopped and thought about it each time, but was unwilling to pull the trigger. 2 years ago I make this purchase with no hesitation. It is both a sign of zen and the number of excellent bourbons available to me at a reasonable price that give me the willpower to turn this one down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 20 hours ago, DonutsNBourbon said: well, summer's here and what are you passing on? today, stopped by Binny's and saw some IW Harper for $25, KC2001 for $140, and a Maker's private select for $70. They had 2 different picks for the Maker's private select, wasn't sure if I should try it out for the $70 though, might go back and grab a bottle. I live in the Indy area but also shop at Binny's when in the area. I received their Whiskey Hotline e-mail today and saw the MMPS. I bought one in Indy for $69.99 and it was pretty good. I imagine that Binny's did a great job in picking their staves. It would be interesting to try each selection to see which is best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonutsNBourbon Posted July 3, 2016 Author Share Posted July 3, 2016 48 minutes ago, mbroo5880i said: I live in the Indy area but also shop at Binny's when in the area. I received their Whiskey Hotline e-mail today and saw the MMPS. I bought one in Indy for $69.99 and it was pretty good. I imagine that Binny's did a great job in picking their staves. It would be interesting to try each selection to see which is best. ah yes. I got their email today too and decided to pick up batch #2 based on the descriptions. which one did you pick up? #2 or #6? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 22 hours ago, DonutsNBourbon said: ah yes. I got their email today too and decided to pick up batch #2 based on the descriptions. which one did you pick up? #2 or #6? I didn't pick up either yet. I won't get up to the region until mid-July. I got mine from Crown Liquors in Indy. I would imagine Joe (Lost Pollito) was part of the selection group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyStagg Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Found a great little store one county south of me - perhaps the best selection I've seen in these parts. Passed on ECBF, RHF and the 21 and 22 year old versions of Rhetoric. Settled on a store selected KCSB instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbanzobean Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 (edited) Took a coworker to a local liquor store with a good selection after he found out I was into bourbon. He wanted to try something new and loves the idea of craft whiskey (proving he hasn't had much of it), so I managed to steer him toward a Tom's Foolery BIB, thus ensuring a worthy distillery gets the attention it deserves. I noticed they had KC2001 for $150ish, and passed. Edited July 7, 2016 by garbanzobean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starhopper Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 (edited) Passed on Booker's Rye for $399, Michter's 10 yr for $179, Knob Creek 2001 for $149.00, and Lock, Stock and Barrel 16 yr Rye Whiskey for $169.00. Went for tried and true Buffalo Trace Straight Bourbon for $21.95 Edited July 7, 2016 by starhopper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.B. Babington Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 On 7/5/2016 at 0:42 PM, PappyStagg said: Found a great little store one county south of me - perhaps the best selection I've seen in these parts. Passed on ECBF, RHF and the 21 and 22 year old versions of Rhetoric. Settled on a store selected KCSB instead. what were they asking for rhetoric? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 53 minutes ago, starhopper said: Passed on Booker's Rye for $399, Michter's 10 yr for $179, Knob Creek 2001 for $149.00, and Lock, Stock and Barrel 16 yr Rye Whiskey for $169.00. Went for tried and true Buffalo Trace Straight Bourbon for $21.95 I know where you're coming from starhopper. I usually pass on most specialty stuff, but occasionally I'll buy something out of the norm. Like you, I can't help but grab something tried and true like BT, especially at a good price. Which BTW, is exactly what I did a couple of weeks ago. Even though I have enough bourbon to last me the rest of my life, I still can't seem to pass up a good deal on something I like. That little voice in the back of my head keeps telling me that I may as well buy it because there's still a chance that I might not see it on the shelves for a while. Some excuse beats none I guess. Cheers! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyStagg Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 3 hours ago, B.B. Babington said: what were they asking for rhetoric? I don't recall exactly but I believe it was either $129.99 or $149.99. That seems to be the going rate in these parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golferpimp1 Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Passed on a rowans creek today.....may go back and get it. Saw another kcw2001 for 119.99, and a Willett I passed on...funny looking bottle. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starhopper Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 10 hours ago, fishnbowljoe said: I know where you're coming from starhopper. I usually pass on most specialty stuff, but occasionally I'll buy something out of the norm. Like you, I can't help but grab something tried and true like BT, especially at a good price. Which BTW, is exactly what I did a couple of weeks ago. Even though I have enough bourbon to last me the rest of my life, I still can't seem to pass up a good deal on something I like. That little voice in the back of my head keeps telling me that I may as well buy it because there's still a chance that I might not see it on the shelves for a while. Some excuse beats none I guess. Cheers! Joe Well, I have to admit that both my wallet and my wife were happy - and I have plenty of bourbon to keep me entertained for years to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosugoji64 Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Passed on a boatload of Stagg Jr. today even though my bottle is getting low. CEHT BP and 1792 Full Proof were also available so those got my attention, instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 I know some people like it, but to me Stagg Jr. just isn't a $50 bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spade Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 (edited) Passed on ETL at $70 and ECPB at $90. First time I've seen ETL in some time but still an easy pass. Edited July 13, 2016 by Spade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbanzobean Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 I have been seeing Old Ezra 12 in MD lately, which is new. New to me, anyway. I would be willing to give it a try since I love HH distillate, but the problem is that I keep seeing it for like $70+. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richnimrod Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 40 minutes ago, garbanzobean said: I have been seeing Old Ezra 12 in MD lately, which is new. New to me, anyway. I would be willing to give it a try since I love HH distillate, but the problem is that I keep seeing it for like $70+. Ezra B 12 yr. is so similar in profile to Elijah Craig 12 year (or likely even EC NAS, for at least the next little while?), I wouldn't devote that much scratch to a bottle, as long as you can still get the EC for about half, or even 2/3 of that price. Ezra B @ $70 is gouging IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbanzobean Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 42 minutes ago, Richnimrod said: Ezra B 12 yr. is so similar in profile to Elijah Craig 12 year (or likely even EC NAS, for at least the next little while?), I wouldn't devote that much scratch to a bottle, as long as you can still get the EC for about half, or even 2/3 of that price. Ezra B @ $70 is gouging IMHO. Agreed. Unfortunately it appears to be the going rate. Also, I don't really like EC12. I might look out for some of the younger OE expressions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPapa Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Passed on a CEHT BP , CEHTSB and 1792SB and grabbed 3 ETL instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1gcountry Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 JD sinatra century at $799, and AE rye at $90 Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeTen Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 High West Yipee-Ki-Yay @ $70 + tax. Haven't heard enough good about it to part with half a bottle of Thomas H. Handy's worth of "cheese" (I like that use of word - wonder what the etymology of that usage is???). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlutz Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 A family sized EC12 at $60. I've got one at home and want to add another but hoping to find it at fifty bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_B Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Better snatch those EC12 up while you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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