What Bourbon Did You Pass Up Today (Spring 2018)

[CardsandBourbon]

Too expensive, tasted like old wet wool socks.  What, and why did you pass it up?

[Harry in WashDC]

Uh, went to a local place for "burger night".  They had a beer list - all AmBev Bud offerings.  So, I asked for a Manhattan on rocks.  "What's in a Manhattan?" asks the server.  I told him.  "We have no rye."  I asked what the rail bourbon was.  Smiling, he says, "Old Crow!"  After gagging, I asked what other bourbon they had.  "Woodford something."  OK, I figure.  The Manhattan arrives - bartender made it with dry vermouth.  I drank it anyway.  IN SUM, I passed on Old Crow.  Next time (like, day after tomorrow), I'll enrich AmBev.  Yeah, the burgers are THAT GOOD.

[0895]

2 hours ago, Harry in WashDC said:

Uh, went to a local place for "burger night".  They had a beer list - all AmBev Bud offerings.  So, I asked for a Manhattan on rocks.  "What's in a Manhattan?" asks the server.  I told him.  "We have no rye."  I asked what the rail bourbon was.  Smiling, he says, "Old Crow!"  After gagging, I asked what other bourbon they had.  "Woodford something."  OK, I figure.  The Manhattan arrives - bartender made it with dry vermouth.  I drank it anyway.  IN SUM, I passed on Old Crow.  Next time (like, day after tomorrow), I'll enrich AmBev.  Yeah, the burgers are THAT GOOD.

Sounds like you need to bring a flask.

[Harry in WashDC]

7 minutes ago, 0895 said:

Sounds like you need to bring a flask.

WT 101 in a Snow Peak, but the wife frowns on my offering it to bartenders to supplement their meager offerings.  And, drinking in the bathroom suggests I have a problem.  Which I don't so I don't, especially when driving.  So, it gets used when I'm fishing.

[Achair34]

I found a bottle of High West Son of Bourye today for $110! Passed

[Curtis Reed]

Quickly passed on GTS for $499.99


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[Bob_Loblaw]

Whistle Pig 10 on clearance for $60. I came close but ultimately walked away

[fishnbowljoe]

Well, I'm off work for a few days.  Today, I ran a couple of errands and picked up some groceries. Of course while out and about, I had to stop at the liquor store. Well, four of 'em to be exact.  I saw a number of things that were tempting, but I passed on everything. Yeah, I know. 

 

When I was done, I texted my wife to let her know that I was home. She asked me what I bought. (FWIW, I knew she meant bourbon.) I told her I didn't even buy one bottle. She texted me back. "Who are you?!?"  Four stores, lot's of good stuff, some at decent prices and zero bottles. I reckon that kinda says it all. 

 

Biba! Joe

[CUfan99]

Passed on the previous style bottle of Elijah Craig small batch because I couldn't find the 12 yr age statement on it. I guess there was a period of time where it went NAS before the bottle redesign?

[BigRich]

Passed on the previous style bottle of Elijah Craig small batch because I couldn't find the 12 yr age statement on it. I guess there was a period of time where it went NAS before the bottle redesign?

Briefly, yes


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[CUfan99]

Passed on a C917 for $65. Have I lost my mind?

[Fishin49er]

1 hour ago, CUfan99 said:

Passed on a C917 for $65. Have I lost my mind?

Well the price is definitely fair so I guess it depends if you like 12 year old heaven hill juice at barrel strength. For me, it's one of my favorites so I'm a buyer at that price.

[mbroo5880i]

15 hours ago, CUfan99 said:

Passed on the previous style bottle of Elijah Craig small batch because I couldn't find the 12 yr age statement on it. I guess there was a period of time where it went NAS before the bottle redesign?

I actually liked that version a little better than the 12 year and the current NAS.

[mbroo5880i]

I have been carry a wad of money but nothing seems to pique my interest.  I have been in several stores in several cities but nothing has gone home with me.  It has been a month or two since I last bought something.  However, I feel a buying spree brewing.  I am starting to develop a buy list in my mind.  The question is when will I find something to getting the buying started?

 

My wife says I am becoming to cheap and pricing myself out of the market.  I say I can find what I like for around $25 so I don't mind window shopping until I find something worth buying.

[fosmith]

16 hours ago, CUfan99 said:

Passed on a C917 for $65. Have I lost my mind?

Yes! You have.  :-)  It's fantastic!  Definitely worth a try.  The best of the 2017 batches, IMO. 

[Adam777]

Passed up on some ECBP C917 priced at $74.99. Here in Michigan there is a state minimum, but vendors can charge above that. The LS said it’s priced at the state minimum and I said the state minimum is $59.99 listed on state of Michigan’s website. They said I was wrong. I’m fine you telling me this is a allocated item, so we priced as such due to limited quantity, but don’t lie to me. 

 

Oh well I have 2 full bottles and working on another one right now. Go and get that bottle CUfan99!

[fishnbowljoe]

On 3/22/2018 at 3:12 PM, fishnbowljoe said:

Well, I'm off work for a few days.  Today, I ran a couple of errands and picked up some groceries. Of course while out and about, I had to stop at the liquor store. Well, four of 'em to be exact.  I saw a number of things that were tempting, but I passed on everything. Yeah, I know. 

 

Biba! Joe

There were two things that intrigued me enough to almost bite on. They were store picks of WTKS and WTRB. I have to admit that it’s been quite a while since I’ve had any WT in my cabinets, so I may have to go back some time soon and grab one of each. Part of the reason for second guessing myself on these is something that happened on the way home from work last Monday. I had just left work and was slowing down for a stop light when a small flock of a half a dozen wild turkeys casually crossed the road in front of me. An omen perhaps? 

 

Biba! Joe

[CUfan99]

2 hours ago, Adam777 said:

Passed up on some ECBP C917 priced at $74.99. Here in Michigan there is a state minimum, but vendors can charge above that. The LS said it’s priced at the state minimum and I said the state minimum is $59.99 listed on state of Michigan’s website. They said I was wrong. I’m fine you telling me this is a allocated item, so we priced as such due to limited quantity, but don’t lie to me. 

 

Oh well I have 2 full bottles and working on another one right now. Go and get that bottle CUfan99!

  

So many whiskies, so little money!

[BigRich]

  
So many whiskies, so little money!

If you end up like me then just about the time the money situates itself then the whiskeys that interest you will be fewer and farther between. [emoji53]


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[CUfan99]

24 minutes ago, BigRich said:

If you end up like me then just about the time the money situates itself then the whiskeys that interest you will be fewer and farther between.


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Honestly I can’t fathom such a day. It just doesn’t compute. I’m married with 3 daughters and haven’t even tried scotch! 

[FriendlyEdgar]

Forged Oak $100, Rhetoric 23 $170 (though I'm thinking about going back for this...), Yamazaki 18 $450, Elijah Craig 18 and Michters Rye 10 $200ea

[Whiskeythink.com]

Stopped at some store while out in the semi-western burbs. Not much bourbon. Almost grabbed a Glenkenchie 10 that hasnt been bottled since '06 or '07.

[NDN98]

Passed on some Weller 12.  Went to a local chain to grab some beer and one of the workers knew I was a bourbon guy and said they had some Weller 12, but I passed to let the next guy have a chance at some.  I still have a few in the bunker and I have been preferring the OWA lately anyway.

Edited March 25, 2018 by NDN98

[Dabbings]

On a work trip, saw some van Winkle at the hotel bar, figured I would ask how much since drinks were on the company card, never ever thought it would be close to this!!!!,

prices for 1.5 Oz pours (opted for a bt neat instead)

[beasled]

5 minutes ago, Dabbings said:

On a work trip, saw some van Winkle at the hotel bar, figured I would ask how much since drinks were on the company card, never ever thought it would be close to this!!!!,

prices for 1.5 Oz pours (opted for a bt neat instead)

Farmstock being the same price as Decades is the real shocker here...