EarthQuake Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 On 5/24/2017 at 8:23 PM, 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. I probably would have bought 3 at $45. We had it at a couple stores here for $53 or so which I think is a good price as well but I passed on it because of some less than good reviews, I've since had it a few times at bars and it's great - only problem I haven't seen a bottle of it here in a couple months now. Should have grabbed it when I had the chance. Lowest price I can find it online (that ships to my state) is $70 + shipping, so I'm holding out hope that my local store gets some in when the next batch is released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDN98 Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 On 5/25/2017 at 7:00 PM, PowderKeg said: 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. That is an insane price. I like the RY10, but it isn't $150 good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCwhammie Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Yesterday saw a bottle of EC BP for $99. I was thinking it was pretty high. They I scanned across a bottle of EC12, which was also $99. I did a double then triple take. The EC NAS was $26 (I believe). I went back home and had a dram of 4RSmB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 I passed on Blanton's at $57, CEHTSmB at $35, and Old Ripy & B&L for under $50. The first 2 are starting to become pretty regularly available. They also had a bunch of last year's Booker's batches for under $50 but this year's were $60+. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 Passed on CEHT BP for $129 and 1792 Sweet Wheat for $55, however ended up finding a CEHT BP for $80 that I didn't pass on and an ETL for $40 that I tried to pass on but ended up grabbing hoping the third time is the charm. The other two bottles I had were nothing special, and one of the two was really kind of bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidfive Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Found a Michters 20 year for $1399. Too rich for my blood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpfratn Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Passed on CEHT BP for $129 and 1792 Sweet Wheat for $55, however ended up finding a CEHT BP for $80 that I didn't pass on and an ETL for $40 that I tried to pass on but ended up grabbing hoping the third time is the charm. The other two bottles I had were nothing special, and one of the two was really kind of bad.I thought $129 for CEHT BP was high until I saw two on the shelf today for $199.99. Needless to say, I passed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Not interested even at that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpfratn Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Not interested even at that price. Hmmmm....I've passed on it at $99, but I'd probably give it a whirl at that price. I'm actually hoping it sits on the shelf a while at the store that had it so maybe I can pick it up in that price range. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDN98 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I passed on Old Ripy for $42. Cheapest I have seen it, but reviews have not been good. Plus, it comes in 375 mL bottles, so that is a pretty expensive bourbon considering it is 1/2 the size of a normal bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeTen Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 6 hours ago, lcpfratn said: Hmmmm....I've passed on it at $99, but I'd probably give it a whirl at that price. I'm actually hoping it sits on the shelf a while at the store that had it so maybe I can pick it up in that price range. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk TW prices for National brands are pretty sticky downwards - part of their business model is to sell at close to cost for many spirits (loss leader). Just make sure you try before you buy any "Spirits Direct" brand liquors . . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpfratn Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 TW prices for National brands are pretty sticky downwards - part of their business model is to sell at close to cost for many spirits (loss leader). Just make sure you try before you buy any "Spirits Direct" brand liquors . . . . . [emoji6] No such thing as TW in Tennessee and you can't have whiskey shipped into the state, so TW prices are irrelevant. Liquor stores cannot be owned by corporations in TN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 No such thing as TW in Tennessee and you can't have whiskey shipped into the state, so TW prices are irrelevant. Liquor stores cannot be owned by corporations in TN. Not sure how this works here from what I understand there's similar laws in Texas. You can't own a certain number of stores. From what I recall the other big chain Spec's gets around this by having store names under different family members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcbt Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 9 minutes ago, HoustonNit said: Not sure how this works here from what I understand there's similar laws in Texas. You can't own a certain number of stores. From what I recall the other big chain Spec's gets around this by having store names under different family members. I think there's a TX law about being based in Texas to be able to have a store here. That's why Specs's sued Total Wine. I lost track of that case, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graftonbc1 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Last week, I saw a bottle of Old Weller Antique 107 sitting on a shelf for 21.99. I had heard it was a wonderful bourbon, but most of the bourbons I have been enjoying have a higher rye mash bill, so I passed on the "wheater". Anyway, I kept reading up on the Old Weller, and everything just kept touting it. I went back to the store, only to find the bottle had been replaced by an out of stock tag. Such is life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richnimrod Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 (edited) I left several bottles (6?) of ETL which has been seldom seen in quantities greater than 1 or maybe 2 for over a year in my neck of the woods. I have good supply in the bunker, and bought a case of 'other stuff', so I left all the ETL for those others that have been pining for it. Edited June 3, 2017 by Richnimrod Spelling... duh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limegoldconvertible68 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Passed on a 2017 Booker's at the new improved price point of $85.99. Kind of funny, I can't beg borrow or steal Barrel Proofs from Elijah Craig, CEH Taylor and even Bulliet. They just can't be found in my neck of the woods but ole Booker's languishes on the shelf in every store near me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 (edited) 9 hours ago, graftonbc1 said: Last week, I saw a bottle of Old Weller Antique 107 sitting on a shelf for 21.99. I had heard it was a wonderful bourbon, but most of the bourbons I have been enjoying have a higher rye mash bill, so I passed on the "wheater". Anyway, I kept reading up on the Old Weller, and everything just kept touting it. I went back to the store, only to find the bottle had been replaced by an out of stock tag. Such is life. OK , that was probably a miss. Edited June 3, 2017 by smokinjoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Limegoldconvertible68 said: Passed on a 2017 Booker's at the new improved price point of $85.99. Kind of funny, I can't beg borrow or steal Barrel Proofs from Elijah Craig, CEH Taylor and even Bulliet. They just can't be found in my neck of the woods but ole Booker's languishes on the shelf in every store near me. Passed on 2017-01 (Tommy's?) for $69.99 this week. Edited June 3, 2017 by mbroo5880i Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 I saw something new to me - Stone Hammer Distiller's Reserve. From briefly examining the label I gather: it's bottled in Louisville, probably sourced from one of the big KY distillers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bbstout Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 (edited) On June 2, 2017 at 7:13 PM, Limegoldconvertible68 said: Passed on a 2017 Booker's at the new improved price point of $85.99. Kind of funny, I can't beg borrow or steal Barrel Proofs from Elijah Craig, CEH Taylor and even Bulliet. They just can't be found in my neck of the woods but ole Booker's languishes on the shelf in every store near me. Buy Bookers....it's a steal at $50 for an obtainable barrel proofer. sorry, I should have added that you need to search for a $50 bottle but that is the reality of modern dusty hunting. Edited June 4, 2017 by Bbstout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwshannon Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 I've been passing on Basil Hayden bourbon for $30, wondering if this is a great deal since it shows as discounted about $15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpfratn Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 I've been passing on Basil Hayden bourbon for $30, wondering if this is a great deal since it shows as discounted about $15. That's probably what BH should sell for. As many will agree, BH needs to be either higher proofed at the price they normally sell it for it or it needs to be lower priced. I like it, but not for the price they usually ask for it. At $45 or so there are many better choices. At $30, I'd probably be a buyer. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFitzWithTheGoldLabel Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 At Heaven Hill, I passed on ECBP, EC grenades, William Heavenhill. Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 11 minutes ago, lcpfratn said: That's probably what BH should sell for. As many will agree, BH needs to be either higher proofed at the price they normally sell it for it or it needs to be lower priced. I like it, but not for the price they usually ask for it. At $45 or so there are many better choices. At $30, I'd probably be a buyer. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I agree. I get the pedigree of BH but I will just opt for OGDBIB at a significantly lower cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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