smokinjoe Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 17 hours ago, 0895 said: I can confirm that this years batch(s) are much better. They cut the vermouth way back. Do you know how the vermouth was cut back by so much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 6 hours ago, smokinjoe said: Do you know how the vermouth was cut back by so much? Not specifically. The distillery employees that I spoke with seemed to think less time in the finishing barrels. They also mentioned with a wink, that information was an "unofficial statement" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1gcountry Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Do you know how the vermouth was cut back by so much? They actually emptied the vermouth barrels first this time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 1 hour ago, b1gcountry said: They actually emptied the vermouth barrels first this time? Heehee! I was also wondering if they might elect to refill the earlier batches barrels to get less extraction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 2 hours ago, b1gcountry said: They actually emptied the vermouth barrels first this time? Lmao! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 On 5/21/2017 at 0:14 AM, 0895 said: I can confirm that this years batch(s) are much better. They cut the vermouth way back. The plan (as far as I've been told) is to make this an ongoing seasonal release each year. Midwinter in the fall/winter and Yippie in the spring/summer. Perhaps they used the same barrels for a second time. Or used a mix of fresh and reused vermouth barrels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardsandBourbon Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 I recently obtained my first bottle of RY Single Barrel, which I am thoroughly enjoying. Checked a couple of stores this morning and they each had a bottle (behind the counter = above retail). The first store $129.99, the second store $85.99. I like it but it wasn't too hard to walk away at those prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Hmm......New car or new ORVW? I'm gonna put the money towards the car......:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 ^Accidentally put an extra 0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpfratn Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Hmm......New car or new ORVW? I'm gonna put the money towards the car...... I like how all of the price tags say "everyday low price"! [emoji12]Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limegoldconvertible68 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 I passed on a Bulliet Barrel Strength at $69.99. Regular Bulliet isn't my thing so I can't justify paying that much for an unknown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 I know where I'm getting my next Stagg Jr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 I am traveling for work and staying in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I usually make it up here a 3 or 4 times a year and visit a couple of different stores. I usually have luck finding something that I can't find at Indy in these stores. This time was no different as I saw a single bottle of ECBP A117 on the shelf at one of the stores. Since it usually doesn't hit the shelves in Indy, I bought it even thought it was $68.99. I then headed to the opposite side of town to another store in the same chain. It also had a bottle on the shelf but I passed. I then visited the second store and they had 3 bottles on the shelf for $61.99. It curbed my excitement on my initial find a little since I could have bought it cheaper. However, I didn't know and there is nothing I can do about it now. I ended up seeing 5 bottles of ECBP A117 on the shelf at three different stores. I haven't seen ECBP on the shelf ever in Indy. The lady at the first store was very nice and was surprised when I told her we don't find it often in Indy. She said she thought we got everything being a bigger market. I told her that was the problem, more people seeking higher end bottles. If anyone lives in NE Indiana or will be traveling through Fort Wayne soon and is interested in the location of these bottles, PM me and I can provide information. Both stores are located close to I-69. Both store have several store selects and other interesting bottles (e.g., CEHT SB). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 12 minutes ago, HoustonNit said: I know where I'm getting my next Stagg Jr. This would have been a pick up for me today if I would have some it at this price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 This would have been a pick up for me today if I would have some it at this price.I her ya, but I've got a bottle and was in there a few months ago and they had this, so no rush.Nice score on the ECBP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 4 minutes ago, HoustonNit said: I her ya, but I've got a bottle and was in there a few months ago and they had this, so no rush. Nice score on the ECBP. Yep, these seem to be well stocked on the STJR. It is interesting how distribution works. We probably have things you would love to see on the shelf and you have things we would love to see on the shelf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry in WashDC Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Did some window-shopping while attending (without spousal supervision) my 50th college reunion. WSR 750 was 79.99, and the OWA was 99.99. Other prices in the store were comparably marked up. On my way out, I got a, "Can I help you with something?" ANS - "Nope. At your prices, I can order next-day delivery from Binnie's, get next-day delivery, and still have enough money left over for a good cigar." Response, "Who is Binnie?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry in WashDC Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 36 minutes ago, mbroo5880i said: This would have been a pick up for me today if I would have some it at this price. FWIW, I don't think I've seen Stagg Jr. for less than $60 in my area although it's NEVER more than $99.99. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Yep, these seem to be well stocked on the STJR. It is interesting how distribution works. We probably have things you would love to see on the shelf and you have things we would love to see on the shelf. Yup would of been super excited about the store selects.They seem hard to come by in Houston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeTen Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 7 hours ago, Harry in WashDC said: FWIW, I don't think I've seen Stagg Jr. for less than $60 in my area although it's NEVER more than $99.99. Harry, StaggJr (130 pf) is still available around here for $38.99 (no tax )! I'll be heading to Richmond to officiate at a swim meet in August - want I should bring you a bottle (or 2)??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeTerp Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 7 hours ago, GeeTen said: Harry, StaggJr (130 pf) is still available around here for $38.99 (no tax )! I'll be heading to Richmond to officiate at a swim meet in August - want I should bring you a bottle (or 2)??? That's amazing. It's $52.99 at VA ABC's (plus tax). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 17 hours ago, Harry in WashDC said: Did some window-shopping while attending (without spousal supervision) my 50th college reunion. WSR 750 was 79.99, and the OWA was 99.99. Other prices in the store were comparably marked up. On my way out, I got a, "Can I help you with something?" ANS - "Nope. At your prices, I can order next-day delivery from Binnie's, get next-day delivery, and still have enough money left over for a good cigar." Response, "Who is Binnie?" But Binnie's only ships within the state of Illinois? That's NOT a defense of that store's pricing. I've had this same conversation with local stores before. Once when asking about Elmer T. Lee that she had priced at $69.99 she replied that her's was the "lowest price in town". Sadly, she was right. I still didn't buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Harry, StaggJr (130 pf) is still available around here for $38.99 (no tax [emoji14])! I'll be heading to Richmond to officiate at a swim meet in August - want I should bring you a bottle (or 2)??? [emoji6] Where do you live, $39 for Stagg Jr, store picks of WA107 on the shelf. I need to move just for the bourbon selection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeTen Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 3 hours ago, HoustonNit said: Where do you live, $39 for Stagg Jr, store picks of WA107 on the shelf. I need to move just for the bourbon selection. Metrowest Boston. Loch & K(e)y Society picks, no tax whiskey and great prices from stiff competition makes up for a lot of other things around here . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowderKeg Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 RY 10yr for $150.... I only stop by these Bourbon pimps for a laugh, which I did to their faces. Was still just polite enough though and put the box back on the shelf with the other 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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