skiwez2 Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Stopped by a ls from my old neighborhood because I was visiting my parents. was very confused by the prices. They were selling Elmer T Lee for $99.99, but had a Blantons for $65. passed on both. For out area Blantons was maybe $5 overpriced but thought the Elmer was bordering on comical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golferpimp1 Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Saw a ceht barrell proof out there for 80...is that a decent price? Hard to swallow that price when ecbp can be had for cheaper.Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeTen Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 42 minutes ago, Golferpimp1 said: Saw a ceht barrell proof out there for 80...is that a decent price? Hard to swallow that price when ecbp can be had for cheaper. Actually, that's not a bad price - mine all cost $74.99 OTD. And I buy them every time I see them (which ain't too often). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limegoldconvertible68 Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 1 hour ago, Golferpimp1 said: Saw a ceht barrell proof out there for 80...is that a decent price? Hard to swallow that price when ecbp can be had for cheaper. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk It's not an outrageous price. It's one of those bottles that I'm willing to pay a few dollars more for just because I've never seen one in the wild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kness Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 4 hours ago, skiwez2 said: Stopped by a ls from my old neighborhood because I was visiting my parents. was very confused by the prices. They were selling Elmer T Lee for $99.99, but had a Blantons for $65. passed on both. For out area Blantons was maybe $5 overpriced but thought the Elmer was bordering on comical That's a norm in NY now. Most stores sell Blanton's between $60 and $75. I see ETL anywhere from $70 to $150 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 18 minutes ago, Kness said: That's a norm in NY now. Most stores sell Blanton's between $60 and $75. I see ETL anywhere from $70 to $150 Wow, that is disappointing. Blanton's is clearly higher in the BT #2 hierachy. However, price is probably based on the availability of the particular brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 1 hour ago, Limegoldconvertible68 said: It's not an outrageous price. It's one of those bottles that I'm willing to pay a few dollars more for just because I've never seen one in the wild. I agree. This is one that normally doesn't make it to the shelf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 9 hours ago, fishnbowljoe said: My wife and I did our grocery shopping last night because of a busy weekend schedule. (No comments from the peanut gallery this time mbroo5880i. ) As per usual, I hit the liquor store while my headed to the main store. I had fully intended to purchase a bottle of the BOTM. I had a bottle of RR 10/90 in my hand, but put it back. The $35.00 price tag was part of the reason. I even grabbed a bottle of Barton BIB. Even though it was only $12.00, I put it back too. I have more than my usual 12 bottles open at the moment, and I've already bought more than I really wanted to so far this year. I somehow managed to pass on everything. Man oh man, it's sure hard to resist temptation. Also, and FWIW, there was still a shelf full of Booker's for $47.99. Cheers! Joe Such restraint! What exactly do you tell her before you journey to the liquor section? "Go ahead, I'll catch up with you in a few minutes." "Go ahead, but leave me the cart." "Next time, stay in the car, this might take a while." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlutz Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 14 hours ago, Golferpimp1 said: Saw a ceht barrell proof out there for 80...is that a decent price? Hard to swallow that price when ecbp can be had for cheaper. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk That's retail price. Don't pass that up because of the price as you'll likely never see it cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 I went to pick up a bottle of 1792 today. I hadn't tried it before and many of the reviews were positive, so I figured why not. One of the salespeople asked me what I thought of it and when I told her I had never tasted it before she offered me a sample. While I can't really say anything negative, I can't say it's worth a spot in my rotation. The 1792 went back on the shelf. She suggested I try the FRSB instead. I just smiled and told her I had a case at home. She just laughed at that and said I don't need her help. Many of the slots on the shelves were empty. No Blanton, Eagle Rare, EH Talor... all the usual rare items are missing. Oh well... I found an Aberlour 12, 16 and A'bunadh batch 56. That always makes me happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thig Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 I went to pick up a bottle of 1792 today. I hadn't tried it before and many of the reviews were positive, so I figured why not. One of the salespeople asked me what I thought of it and when I told her I had never tasted it before she offered me a sample. While I can't really say anything negative, I can't say it's worth a spot in my rotation. The 1792 went back on the shelf. Which one, 1792 has several. If you mean the small batch I probably agree but the full proof, single barrel and port finish are very good in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Thig said: Which one, 1792 has several. If you mean the small batch I probably agree but the full proof, single barrel and port finish are very good in my opinion. My bad. Yea it was the 1792 small batch. That's the only expression I have seen from them in Phoenix. I would like to try their cask strength. Edited February 5, 2017 by Darwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 47 minutes ago, Thig said: Which one, 1792 has several. If you mean the small batch I probably agree but the full proof, single barrel and port finish are very good in my opinion. I agree with Thig. I find the small batch to be too thin and lacking complexity. I have never bought a bottle but have had it as an alternative to MM several times while at restaurants. I always thought I might enjoy it more at a higher proof. Last year one of the local chains brought in a single barrel at 98.6 proof and I love it. I ended up buying a couple more bottles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeTerp Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 5 hours ago, Darwin said: My bad. Yea it was the 1792 small batch. That's the only expression I have seen from them in Phoenix. I would like to try their cask strength. They don't have a true cask strength, but the Full Proof at 125 is pretty close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 On February 5, 2017 at 4:37 PM, Darwin said: I went to pick up a bottle of 1792 today. I hadn't tried it before and many of the reviews were positive, so I figured why not. One of the salespeople asked me what I thought of it and when I told her I had never tasted it before she offered me a sample. While I can't really say anything negative, I can't say it's worth a spot in my rotation. The 1792 went back on the shelf. She suggested I try the FRSB instead. I just smiled and told her I had a case at home. I find similarities some similarities in FRSB and 1792. Particularly on the nose and early palate. She must think the same considering the rec to FR, but it does have more going on. BTW, the Full Proof 1792 is terrific , IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvd99 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 HMbib - on the top shelf of Binny's no less. People are moving up in the world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vosgar Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 That's a sad, sad picture. All that whiskey and I'm only seeing 5 that I'd spend my money on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledInBond Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 23 minutes ago, jvd99 said: HMbib - on the top shelf of Binny's no less. People are moving up in the world Wow is there ever a lot of garbage in this particular picture. Not sure there's more than 5 labels I'd buy of the bunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledInBond Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 2 minutes ago, Vosgar said: That's a sad, sad picture. All that whiskey and I'm only seeing 5 that I'd spend my money on Ha! Right after I posted I saw that you had posted this literally as I was typing apparently. Great minds think alike, or something like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvd99 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 That's Binny's, makes their tag line kinda preposterous, "if you can't find it at Binny's, it's probably not worth drinking." Things are kinda sad in the bourbon aisle, that's for sure. To give them credit, there were a few things outside the photo, but not many, here's another angle but not sure it's much better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vosgar Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 lol, BIB. I've got mush for brains and there's plenty of people on this site that will verify it, so careful about the "great minds think alike" comment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 48 minutes ago, Vosgar said: That's a sad, sad picture. All that whiskey and I'm only seeing 5 that I'd spend my money on Yes! This was exactly my thought. So much mystery whiskey on those shelves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbanzobean Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 43 minutes ago, jvd99 said: That's Binny's, makes their tag line kinda preposterous, "if you can't find it at Binny's, it's probably not worth drinking." Things are kinda sad in the bourbon aisle, that's for sure. To give them credit, there were a few things outside the photo, but not many, here's another angle but not sure it's much better I love Binny's but that is a steaming pile of pony loaf right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golferpimp1 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I love Binny's but that is a steaming pile of pony loaf right there.I see some saos single barrel that's great stuff. I can't find that or mckenna in oklahoma. It's all perspective. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFitzWithTheGoldLabel Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 is CEHT single barrel mind blowingly better than small batch? for some reason I keep passing on single barrel. mistake? Also, cam across a barterhouse 20yr for 63.99... From reading around that seems like a pretty good price. passed this also...mistake?Living in Kentucky, I am limited to what I can find in stores. I have tried to track down an Orphan Barrel release to no avail. I just don't have access to 20 year old + bourbon. I would not be able to pass on that bottle. My father-in-law has a bottle of Lost Prophet that I have tasted and it did not blow me away. Still, I would buy that bottle, but I have a tiny bourbon collection.I do keep passing up SAOS single barrel in the same price range, which I may have to go ahead and make a purchase of that as it seems highly respected on the forums.Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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