PhantomLamb Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 16 hours ago, Adam777 said: I went to an event at Tippins Market in Ann Arbor and got to meet Al Young. I bought one of their 5 store picks and decided on the OESO 13 years 5 months which Al Young signed. My dad and I were in a raffle to get the 130th anniversary but fell short, however our name was picked for some other goodies. I got to try the Al Young 50th which was fantastic and the 130th. Both were awesome but that finish on the Al Young kept going and going! What a blast! This is awesome! What's the deal with the barrell? Did you win that? Very cool! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Loblaw Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 On 10/2/2018 at 10:31 PM, Clueby said: Picked up a 2018 1792 High Rye today so opened a 2016 bottle from the bunker. Pretty sweet for high rye. The rye doesn't kick in until the very end. Revisited the High Rye again last night and agree that the nose is very sweet and pleasant. Did not get much of a kick or spice. Overall it is fine for the cost $35 and certainly drinkable. But when I moved on to EHSiB for my next pour the 1792 was just overshadowed in every category. On the fence whether I would buy the 1792 High Rye again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam777 Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 39 minutes ago, PhantomLamb said: This is awesome! What's the deal with the barrell? Did you win that? Very cool! Yeah I won that and the bar mat. The tasting guy gave my dad and I the Four Roses books too. Man the 4Roses cult is real! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 4 hours ago, Bob_Loblaw said: Revisited the High Rye again last night and agree that the nose is very sweet and pleasant. Did not get much of a kick or spice. Overall it is fine for the cost $35 and certainly drinkable. But when I moved on to EHSiB for my next pour the 1792 was just overshadowed in every category. On the fence whether I would buy the 1792 High Rye again. I didn't get a ton of kick or spice either, but what is there only really shows up in the end. I think I paid $32 and yes it is very drinkable. The one I opened was the 2016 botte actually and not the new 18 version. What is EHSiB that overshadowed it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcbt Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Picked up some WT101 today - two 10-packs of 50mL bottles for $8.99 each, so 20 minis, or 1L, for $18 plus tax, $19.46 OTD. Compared to the fifth they had priced at $22.99 (didn't look to see the Liter price). The owner looked at me like I was up to no good buying that many minis, but I looked at him like I'll continue to do so until he corrects this pricing anomaly! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpfratn Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Picked up some WT101 today - two 10-packs of 50mL bottles for $8.99 each, so 20 minis, or 1L, for $18 plus tax, $19.46 OTD. Compared to the fifth they had priced at $22.99 (didn't look to see the Liter price). The owner looked at me like I was up to no good buying that many minis, but I looked at him like I'll continue to do so until he corrects this pricing anomaly!It’s usually not a retailer pricing anomaly, but a distillery/distributor pricing discount on certain overstock sizes that they are trying to push to get stock levels back in line with current normal expected demand. I’ve bought smaller bottles several times that were less per ml than larger bottles, and that was the explanation I was given if I asked why there was a price incentive to buy the smaller bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT3NSB Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 While in Delaware today, picked up a HW Midwinter Nights Dram 5.2, a RHF and a baby Saz. Missed the all the ETL bye a day apparently.... Found Old Fitz 11yr for 199.00 if anyone needs to be gouged in the Dover area.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 2 hours ago, dcbt said: Picked up some WT101 today - two 10-packs of 50mL bottles for $8.99 each, so 20 minis, or 1L, for $18 plus tax, $19.46 OTD. Compared to the fifth they had priced at $22.99 (didn't look to see the Liter price). The owner looked at me like I was up to no good buying that many minis, but I looked at him like I'll continue to do so until he corrects this pricing anomaly! Texans... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako254 Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 8 hours ago, PhantomLamb said: This is awesome! What's the deal with the barrell? Did you win that? Very cool! Son! 13 year OESO? Rock on man. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako254 Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Second bottle from this barrel. I am not a Beam fan but this one is very nice. 9yrs 9mos. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTNBourbon Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Nice to see a new thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomLamb Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 14 hours ago, Mako254 said: Second bottle from this barrel. I am not a Beam fan but this one is very nice. 9yrs 9mos. I wish I could get my hands on a store pick around here...I love KC SiB, just like Forrest Gump said, "you never know what you're gonna get!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FasterHorses Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 17 hours ago, dcbt said: Picked up some WT101 today - two 10-packs of 50mL bottles for $8.99 each, so 20 minis, or 1L, for $18 plus tax, $19.46 OTD. Compared to the fifth they had priced at $22.99 (didn't look to see the Liter price). The owner looked at me like I was up to no good buying that many minis, but I looked at him like I'll continue to do so until he corrects this pricing anomaly! Saw some $5 off mail in coupons for WT101 if anyone needs a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEH1212 Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Local hooked me up with a 130th! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted October 8, 2018 Author Share Posted October 8, 2018 It might be LE Season but I bought three bottles for $20 a pop today, bunkering up OE7 and figured for $20 what the hell on the (ri)1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckanders Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 On 10/8/2018 at 12:33 AM, kevinbrink said: It might be LE Season but I bought three bottles for $20 a pop today, bunkering up OE7 and figured for $20 what the hell on the (ri)1 OE7 in Jersey? - i've only found in PA when they were clearing them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Loblaw Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 On 10/5/2018 at 3:31 PM, Clueby said: I didn't get a ton of kick or spice either, but what is there only really shows up in the end. I think I paid $32 and yes it is very drinkable. The one I opened was the 2016 botte actually and not the new 18 version. What is EHSiB that overshadowed it? EH Taylor Single Barrel. One of my current favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGentleman Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Got lucky at a Costco and stumbled upon a 130th. These hit stores in my area roughly 2 weeks ago and I struck out at all my normal spots. I asked the Costco employee if they received a new shipment. He told me they receive one shipment, but don't put the bottles out all at once. This is awesome b/c it gives others a random opportunity to score a prized bottle. They also had an Old Fitz BIB, but they would allow you to only buy one or the other. I thought that was fair. Anyways, a good bourbon day indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTaylor Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Was able to snag a couple of these by proxy from LB yesterday... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted October 9, 2018 Author Share Posted October 9, 2018 8 hours ago, ckanders said: OE7 in Jersey? - i've only found in PA when they were clearing them out. Nope I buy it in NY I'm only a few miles outside of NYC and I work there, I picked these up while I was visiting my brother who lives in Brooklyn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statesboro Blues Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Six months ago I was asked to participate in an annual fundraiser called Dancing With The Statesboro Stars which benefits a local domestic abuse shelter. Despite having two left feet, I gladly accepted because it’s such a great cause. This last weekend was the big show and we raised over $175,000. My wife surprised me with a W12 and Master’s Keep for stepping so far out of my comfort zone. Win, win. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvd99 Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 2018 FRLEsmB 130th Anniversary Still no security on the closure though - too bad 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurgalunas Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 5 hours ago, Statesboro Blues said: Six months ago I was asked to participate in an annual fundraiser called Dancing With The Statesboro Stars which benefits a local domestic abuse shelter. Despite having two left feet, I gladly accepted because it’s such a great cause. This last weekend was the big show and we raised over $175,000. My wife surprised me with a W12 and Master’s Keep for stepping so far out of my comfort zone. Win, win. How about a pic of the taxidermy on the wall behind the WTMK? Looks like a woodduck and redhead are part of the display at least... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmossle Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Today officially kicked off LE season for me. Got lucky and scored a bottle of GTS along with his sidekick OWA. I had to make the tough choice between the GTS and a WLW and went with the Stagg. While the WLW would have been the first bottle I have gotten in 5 years, the fact I could get a younger, cheaper version instead helped make the decision a little easier. And before everyone asks, no it was not up here in the Northeast. Best of luck hunting everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Today officially kicked off LE season for me. Got lucky and scored a bottle of GTS along with his sidekick OWA. I had to make the tough choice between the GTS and a WLW and went with the Stagg. While the WLW would have been the first bottle I have gotten in 5 years, the fact I could get a younger, cheaper version instead helped make the decision a little easier. And before everyone asks, no it was not up here in the Northeast. Best of luck hunting everyone. New 2018 bottlings, either way very nice. Tough decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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