emr454 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Jameson's 12yo for $112. Over $100 for an 80 proof whiskey, not a chance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadeweber Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 13 hours ago, emr454 said: Jameson's 12yo for $112. Over $100 for an 80 proof whiskey, not a chance! That is crazy. My cousin just bought the 18 year for $130 and I thought that was a lot for an Irish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emr454 Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 53 minutes ago, meadeweber said: That is crazy. My cousin just bought the 18 year for $130 and I thought that was a lot for an Irish. Agreed! I can almost buy two bottle of Redbreast 12 for that price. No wonder the shelf was full of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Does seem a bit out of whack! That is nearly triple the regular price. Maybe they had it confused with the 18yo limited reserve which does tend to be over $100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emr454 Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 6 hours ago, tanstaafl2 said: Does seem a bit out of whack! That is nearly triple the regular price. Maybe they had it confused with the 18yo limited reserve which does tend to be over $100. Could be. If not, I can't see any justification for that price 22 hours ago, emr454 said: Jameson's 12yo for $112. Over $100 for an 80 proof whiskey, not a chance! Another store had it for $76.99 today, still too high IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emr454 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Passed up CC 100% rye yesterday. It was $19.99 and I almost bought it on an impulse but wanted to do more research first. So far, it sounds like a decent dram for the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpiz Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 11 minutes ago, emr454 said: Passed up CC 100% rye yesterday. It was $19.99 and I almost bought it on an impulse but wanted to do more research first. So far, it sounds like a decent dram for the price. Did you see the thread dedicated to the CC 100% rye? Most folks seemed to really enjoy it while a few (including me) did not like it at all. Not really many opinions in the middle of the spectrum. For $20, though, it's worth trying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emr454 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 2 minutes ago, Kpiz said: Did you see the thread dedicated to the CC 100% rye? Most folks seemed to really enjoy it while a few (including me) did not like it at all. Not really many opinions in the middle of the spectrum. For $20, though, it's worth trying. I did scan through that thread and I'm undecided. My urge to continually try new things is conflicting with the voice in my head reminding me that Ritt bib is only $3 more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpiz Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 35 minutes ago, emr454 said: I did scan through that thread and I'm undecided. My urge to continually try new things is conflicting with the voice in my head reminding me that Ritt bib is only $3 more... Fair point, I have a similar internal struggle when purchasing some new items. I've never had a bad bottle of Rittenhouse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caskstrength Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) Passed on a Springbank 50 years old that was USD 7500 today. Might pounce on it if it drops by 90% or so! Edited January 12, 2017 by Caskstrength Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpiz Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 I passed on Writer's Tears Pure Pot Still Irish Whiskey for $40. This is the first I've seen it around here, so I was intrigued, but I don't drink too much Irish whiskey so it'd probably sit on my shelf for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 38 minutes ago, Kpiz said: I passed on Writer's Tears Pure Pot Still Irish Whiskey for $40. This is the first I've seen it around here, so I was intrigued, but I don't drink too much Irish whiskey so it'd probably sit on my shelf for a long time. New to the US I believe. Same group as the Irishman but I don't think the Irishman has a 100% pure pot still style. Recently tried the "Red Head" version which is sherry cask finished . Not exactly RB CS but pretty good and a bit cheaper. Not exactly sure when, or even if, that version is coming to the US but I think it will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpiz Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 12 minutes ago, tanstaafl2 said: New to the US I believe. Same group as the Irishman but I don't think the Irishman has a 100% pure pot still style. Recently tried the "Red Head" version which is sherry cask finished . Not exactly RB CS but pretty good and a bit cheaper. Not exactly sure when, or even if, that version is coming to the US but I think it will. Thanks, Bruce. "Pure Pot Still" meaning it uses a blend of malted and unmalted barley, distilled in pot stills, is that correct? Sorry, I failed Irish Whiskey class in grade school and never quite recovered! K&L got in 60+ bottles and sold through it in <24 hours so it seems like there's a market for it here. They'd be silly not to import the Red Head as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Kpiz said: Thanks, Bruce. "Pure Pot Still" meaning it uses a blend of malted and unmalted barley, distilled in pot stills, is that correct? Sorry, I failed Irish Whiskey class in grade school and never quite recovered! K&L got in 60+ bottles and sold through it in <24 hours so it seems like there's a market for it here. They'd be silly not to import the Red Head as well. Yes, a mix of malted and unmalted barley that is pot distilled. Although it used to be called "pure pot still" whiskey I think the TTB didn't like the word "pure" so now the call it "single pot still" whiskey. I think the Red head is a single malt and not single pot still whiskey. Come to think of it I think the regular Writers Tears is technically a blended whiskey but like the Irishman (probably the same stuff!) it is a blend of single pot still and single malt. No grain whiskey in the blend. Edited January 12, 2017 by tanstaafl2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpiz Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 49 minutes ago, tanstaafl2 said: Yes, a mix of malted and unmalted barley that is pot distilled. Although it used to be called "pure pot still" whiskey I think the TTB didn't like the word "pure" so now the call it "single pot still" whiskey. I think the Red head is a single malt and not single pot still whiskey. Come to think of it I think the regular Writers Tears is technically a blended whiskey but like the Irishman (probably the same stuff!) it is a blend of single pot still and single malt. No grain whiskey in the blend. Thank you for the education. I had two good-sized pours of the Irishman Founder's Reserve at a bar several months ago and thought it was pretty nice, so maybe I'll spring for the Writer's Tears come St. Patrick's Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I saw the CC 100% rye for $12.49 today. I guess I should have cleared them out, but I'm still on my best behavior (New Year's resolutions and all). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvd99 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Passed on a couple of Balvenie 21 Portwoods at $180 in a small local store. They've been sitting there for a few years. I may pick one up b/c its like $50 less than the going rate and I just finished off a bottle of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dusty Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Check Costco. The one by me had the Portwood 21 for $165 before Christmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvd99 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 1 hour ago, Old Dusty said: Check Costco. The one by me had the Portwood 21 for $165 before Christmas My Costco has a pretty crappy selection. Never had something like the portwood in stock. If I saw it at that price, I think I'd be a buyer for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gusto16 Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Passed on a Hakushu 18 at $249.99, Hibiki 12 at $83.99, & a Yamazaki 12 at $69.99Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpiz Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 14 hours ago, gusto16 said: Passed on a Hakushu 18 at $249.99, Hibiki 12 at $83.99, & a Yamazaki 12 at $69.99 I would have had a hard time walking away from the Hibiki at that price if it was a 12yo and not the Harmony. I also passed on a Hakushu 18 at $249.99. Well, I think it was $249.99...it could have been $349.99. The bottle was too far away for me to read the first digit, but either way I knew I didn't like the number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasled Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Saw Laphroaig 1991 for €280. I may well go back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no proof Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 On 1/19/2017 at 4:50 AM, Kpiz said: I also passed on a Hakushu 18 at $249.99. Well, I think it was $249.99...it could have been $349.99. The bottle was too far away for me to read the first digit, but either way I knew I didn't like the number. ~$250 is what Hakushu 18 goes for in the secondary (online auctions) here in Japan nowadays. New from a store means you're looking at around $300 at least. Yamazaki 18 is now starting around $450 new in the store, if you can find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpiz Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 37 minutes ago, no proof said: ~$250 is what Hakushu 18 goes for in the secondary (online auctions) here in Japan nowadays. New from a store means you're looking at around $300 at least. Yamazaki 18 is now starting around $450 new in the store, if you can find it. Wow. I can't help but wonder if that's a sign of what's coming here in the U.S. There are still places with Yamazaki 18 for <$300 but it sells out very quickly, at least in my area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryT Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 Passed on a 22yr Auchroisk @ $127. Really enjoyed the one Auchroisk I tried, but haven't been terribly impressed by Battlehill offerings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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