MrAtomic Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 4 hours ago, flahute said: If you've been out of the game for 2-3 years you may not be aware of just how much competition there is for these limited editions now. If you have a guy that sets one aside for you, then no problem. If not, be prepared to hustle. Oh, right. Cue the sad trombone. I definitely forgot about "the hustle." It's why I stopped buying in the first place. Oh, well. I'll make some inquiries at my local stores (nearly all of which are chains, rather than mom-and-pop shops) and see what happens. I'm pretty new to Austin and it seems fairly worked-over in terms of dusties and the sort of stuff I'm looking for, but maybe I'll get lucky. Oh, and if there are any other members in Austin that are up for a few hours of hunting, let me know! Thanks again for the heads-up, flahute! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auracom Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 (edited) Scratch the speculation I was going to post about this one's msrp... Just saw $250. Which is surprisingly fair considering WT and Beam's latest offerings. I guess I'd be in for that, if I was offered one. Edited August 20, 2016 by Auracom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 The price is fair given HH's consistent quality and other annual releases but this is going to be beaver bourbon for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richnimrod Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 9 hours ago, Josh said: The price is fair given HH's consistent quality and other annual releases but this is going to be beaver bourbon for sure. Josh; I think you are almost certainly correct on both counts. A fair price, given the relationship these limited releases have shown with rarity, and more importantly with age AND rarity. .... Not to mention, HH's great record of high quality at reasonable prices. BUT, remember that many have found EC 12 to be the epitome of age and reasonable price. Now double the oak in that formula; and one must wonder if anyone but a beaver would find it balanced... or even enjoyable. Makes me for one wonder if the price is worth the gamble. For drinking? I'm inclined toward; "no". For collecting/flipping? Might be a steal, if that's a game you favor. Just sayin'....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbanzobean Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 (edited) 10 hours ago, Josh said: The price is fair given HH's consistent quality and other annual releases but this is going to be beaver bourbon for sure. I've never seen the phrase "beaver bourbon" before. What a marvelous term! My life is now marginally improved by having this term in my repertoire. Thank you. Edited August 21, 2016 by garbanzobean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 On 8/20/2016 at 9:50 PM, garbanzobean said: I've never seen the phrase "beaver bourbon" before. What a marvelous term! My life is now marginally improved by having this term in my repertoire. Thank you. Ha! Thanks. Not to toot my own horn (although I would if I could), but I believe I coined it. The first time I remember using it was when Oscar was giving me a tour of his old bunker and he pointed out a particularly old and woody WT expression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWBadley Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Beaver Bourbon- lol... I was slow in figuring out the reference to be a flavor profile, rather than some sort of dig at flippers. Dolphins. Beavers, & Squirrels (hoarders) Oh My! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCWoody Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Mmmmmmmmmm, beaver..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richnimrod Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 11 hours ago, LCWoody said: Mmmmmmmmmm, beaver..... Well, there are Beavers . . . . . and there are Beavers...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Reminds me of a bumper sticker I saw once a long time ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bourbonmakesmepoop Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 20 hours ago, LCWoody said: Mmmmmmmmmm, beaver..... Not that kind of Beaver Bourbon, the kind you're thinking of is Jefferson's Ocean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee Dave Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Talked with the Heritage Center today. Price there will be $299. There will be less than originally thought as some barrel or batches did not meet expectations so not as many bottles available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 1 hour ago, Tennessee Dave said: Talked with the Heritage Center today. Price there will be $299. There will be less than originally thought as some barrel or batches did not meet expectations so not as many bottles available. How many people were already in line when you called?:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCWoody Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 13 hours ago, Richnimrod said: Well, there are Beavers . . . . . and there are Beavers...... I couldn't help it...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee Dave Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 23 hours ago, flahute said: How many people were already in line when you called?:) Don't know but they said it will be sold in the few days before the Bourbon Festival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 It'll be gone before lunch on day 1 and the creek will be dammed dry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjbeggs Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 On 8/25/2016 at 7:25 PM, Tennessee Dave said: Don't know but they said it will be sold in the few days before the Bourbon Festival. Hmmm, I'll be there visiting on Tuesday, 9/7. If it's available, will I want to drop that kind of dough on a bottle, early in my trip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcbt Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 (edited) 18 minutes ago, kjbeggs said: Hmmm, I'll be there visiting on Tuesday, 9/7. If it's available, will I want to drop that kind of dough on a bottle, early in my trip? You know you will want to, and you know you will do so. And while you're at it, if you want to grab me one I'll reimburse you when you get back in town! Edited August 30, 2016 by dcbt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjbeggs Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 3 minutes ago, dcbt said: You know you will want to, and you know you will do so. And while you're at it, if you want to grab me one I'll reimburse you when you get back in town! Apparently you know me too well. $300 will put a big dent in what I was planning to stay under for the whole trip, but It will be better than trying to hunt one down back home. I'll try to grab a couple extras if i find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted September 7, 2016 Author Share Posted September 7, 2016 This bottle is now out in the wild and is already on the secondary market. There's one currently on auction at over $600 with a day or two left to go. The boom is strong with this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleCBreese Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 I saw a picture on instagram of someone who bought 6 bottles. $1,500 is a lot to spend on 6 bottles of bourbon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canarse Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Damn. I was offered a bottle at MSRP. It's above my usual threshold, but this thread is making me reconsider buying it. I will drink it. Am I worth that much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmossle Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 1 hour ago, Canarse said: Damn. I was offered a bottle at MSRP. It's above my usual threshold, but this thread is making me reconsider buying it. I will drink it. Am I worth that much? Did they have the bottle already in hand? I have yet to see it at this end of the state. That might mean it is coming next week possibly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amg Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 13 hours ago, KyleCBreese said: I saw a picture on instagram of someone who bought 6 bottles. $1,500 is a lot to spend on 6 bottles of bourbon. I have a feeling that they're not keeping them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadeweber Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 2 hours ago, amg said: I have a feeling that they're not keeping them all. Or any of them for that matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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