What Bourbon Did You Pass Up Today (Spring 2018)

[Billy Reis]

Passed on a Blantons for $58, mostly because I've been spending too much lately and I have an unopened btl ready to go.

[EarthQuake]

1 hour 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)

Wow, $175 for the 10, thats about a 10x markup... on top of secondary prices. That adds up to about $3000 a bottle for ORVW 10 year. Just insane.

[NDN98]

2 hours 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)

Those prices are insane.  The 1.5 oz pours are more than the MSRP for an entire bottle.  

[Vosgar]

Just when you think you can no longer be surprised something like this comes along. Sheesh. How much was the BT?

[Dabbings]

2 buffalo trace neat and 1 bud light were $39

so, still pricey, but quite a value vs those!

[mbroo5880i]

Passed on WSR and JBDC.  I didn't see the prices but this store doesn't mark up bottles significantly above MSRP.  If anyone in the Indy area is interested, PM me.

[Whiskey Lullaby]

On 3/25/2018 at 12:17 PM, 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)

That’s insane! I got some ORVW 12 and 10 in NYC of all places, for $30 and $26 respectively 2 weeks ago. 

[Whiskey Lullaby]

Passed on this RR SiB for $50 this afternoon. I don’t recognize the label, when was this in print? 

[Mako254]

27 minutes ago, Whiskey Lullaby said:

Passed on this RR SiB for $50 this afternoon. I don’t recognize the label, when was this in print? 

Ooohhh!

 

the first label. That is 2014 juice so it most likely went into the barrel at 110. 

 

The  RRsib that got me hooked on that line was a rando old label in run of the mill mom and pop joint. I’d take a chance on that one. 

[Richnimrod]

33 minutes ago, Whiskey Lullaby said:

Passed on this RR SiB for $50 this afternoon. I don’t recognize the label, when was this in print? 

I'd scoop this 'un up quik!!!!

[Whiskey Lullaby]

11 minutes ago, Mako254 said:

Ooohhh!

 

the first label. That is 2014 juice so it most likely went into the barrel at 110. 

 

The  RRsib that got me hooked on that line was a rando old label in run of the mill mom and pop joint. I’d take a chance on that one. 

 

6 minutes ago, Richnimrod said:

I'd scoop this 'un up quik!!!!

 

They had 3 of them on the shelf...they were dusty, for sure. What would make this different or better than the RR SiB that I already have at home with the current label? I only ask cause my bourbon funds are limited. Thanks!

[JCwhammie]

30 minutes ago, Whiskey Lullaby said:

 

 

They had 3 of them on the shelf...they were dusty, for sure. What would make this different or better than the RR SiB that I already have at home with the current label? I only ask cause my bourbon funds are limited. Thanks!

I did this tasting a month or so ago. I liked the old label the least amount, but the other 2 are store picks from 2 stores that pick really good bourbons. Basically what I’m saying is that since it’s a Single barrel you can’t guarantee it will or won’t be from a honey barrel, but it is likely really good.  

 

[FacePlant]

1 hour ago, Mako254 said:

Ooohhh!

 

the first label. That is 2014 juice so it most likely went into the barrel at 110. 

 

The  RRsib that got me hooked on that line was a rando old label in run of the mill mom and pop joint. I’d take a chance on that one. 

 

Mako is being a gentleman. I think he cleans out the shelf!  

[Adam777]

I’m thinking about passing up HW’s Midwinter Nights Dram act 5 scene 4. Can’t believe I saw it. It’s going for $100, but I’m having 2nd thoughts due to the price. Is this worth picking up? Help a fellow bourbonite out.

 

Cheers!

[Charlutz]

19 minutes ago, Adam777 said:

I’m thinking about passing up HW’s Midwinter Nights Dram act 5 scene 4. Can’t believe I saw it. It’s going for $100, but I’m having 2nd thoughts due to the price. Is this worth picking up? Help a fellow bourbonite out.

 

Cheers!

Do you like finished whiskey?

[Adam777]

2 minutes ago, Charlutz said:

Do you like finished whiskey?

Sometimes. I guess I enjoy angels envy and the occasional special edition finished in different casks.

[Marekv8]

35 minutes ago, Adam777 said:

I’m thinking about passing up HW’s Midwinter Nights Dram act 5 scene 4. Can’t believe I saw it. It’s going for $100, but I’m having 2nd thoughts due to the price. Is this worth picking up? Help a fellow bourbonite out.

 

Cheers!

 

This was my most disappointing purchase of 2017, and I didn't pay anywhere near that price. Just came across as docile-- finished without a delivery. 

[Adam777]

18 minutes ago, Marekv8 said:

 

This was my most disappointing purchase of 2017, and I didn't pay anywhere near that price. Just came across as docile-- finished without a delivery. 

How much did you pay for it? I’ve heard mixed things. This may go to what did I purchase topic. I’m thinking I’ll purchase and maybe break into it on a special occasion or trade if I fancy something else. I did hear it was really unique. What act/scene was yours?

[Mako254]

11 minutes ago, Adam777 said:

How much did you pay for it? I’ve heard mixed things. This may go to what did I purchase topic. I’m thinking I’ll purchase and maybe break into it on a special occasion or trade if I fancy something else. I did hear it was really unique. What act/scene was yours?

 

I was excited to get an act 5 scene 2 this year. It is good but not for what I paid and not one I’ll look to replace. Mine is about half gone, most of that sent out in sample swaps. Finished whiskey isn’t really my thing but your mileage may vary. 

[Adam777]

31 minutes ago, Mako254 said:

 

I was excited to get an act 5 scene 2 this year. It is good but not for what I paid and not one I’ll look to replace. Mine is about half gone, most of that sent out in sample swaps. Finished whiskey isn’t really my thing but your mileage may vary. 

Thanks for your input. This is going into the bourbon I purchased today based on the uniqueness and ability to trade samples. I also almost passed on another goody, but I bought instead. I’m so weak!

[Richnimrod]

4 hours ago, Whiskey Lullaby said:

 

 

What would make this different or better than the RR SiB that I already have at home with the current label?

That 'old label' was very likely put in the barrel at the lower proof, and those are almost always very nice.    There is no guarantee; but, I'd grab all three; or at least take one out in parking lot, open that sucka up and try it, with the idea of going back to grab the other two when it turns out to be stellar.    Your option, of course.

[Charlutz]

10 hours ago, Adam777 said:

Sometimes. I guess I enjoy angels envy and the occasional special edition finished in different casks.

If you like finished whiskey you should give it a try. Price is at the high range of normal. 

[Charlutz]

OWA@$69.99. I was very sad as it was at one of my regular stores that used to always put stuff out on the shelf at retail prices. Baby Saz @$53 and Stagg Jr. @69.99. #sad!

[CUfan99]

On 3/26/2018 at 3:55 PM, Whiskey Lullaby said:

Passed on this RR SiB for $50 this afternoon. I don’t recognize the label, when was this in print? 

Passed on this today at $58.99. 

[tsangster]

OWA at $40

OW12 at $80

ECBP at $100