0895 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 6 minutes ago, Clueby said: Yet another new one. Well I see they learned from the other place... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Some bargains. Jeez. Is that the usual place (did they raise prices?) or some new rapehole?Can we start calling these stores that gouge rapeholes? The $150 other iteam, how does this work? You’re supposed to buy $150 worth of other stuff to be allowed the opportunity to buy $200 W12? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 55 minutes ago, HoustonNit said: The $150 other iteam, how does this work? You’re supposed to buy $150 worth of other stuff to be allowed the opportunity to buy $200 W12? Exactly! In STL the consumers are so smart, the stores have to trick us into getting F’d. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFan Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 3 hours ago, 0895 said: Exactly! In STL the consumers are so smart, the stores have to trick us into getting F’d. Go team!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macdad Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 5 hours ago, HoustonNit said: Can we start calling these stores that gouge rapeholes? The $150 other iteam, how does this work? You’re supposed to buy $150 worth of other stuff to be allowed the opportunity to buy $200 W12? I think, if anyone willingly pays those prices, it would be considered consensual. At some point, the consumer needs to stand up and refuse to pay that kind of money. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeTen Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 And here I was getting ready to go to Mizzou for the 2021 SEC Swimming Championships and fly in to St. Louis early to hit your local bourbon "honeyholes". But maybe I'll just bring in my own supply for our "debriefing" sessions instead. Don't need nuthin' from no "rapeholes"! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoCubs85 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 3 hours ago, macdad said: I think, if anyone willingly pays those prices, it would be considered consensual. At some point, the consumer needs to stand up and refuse to pay that kind of money. Here's the thing, there's not many bourbons worth over $100 a bottle period. Yes, there are some but certainly not the ones being shown IMO. In addition, there are "plenty" of good bourbons out there readily available so you need to remove yourself from the hype in a way and just explore what you do have available. For me, my 2 current favs are Rare Breed and Pikesville Rye, always in stock and I'll never overpay. Heck even EWBiB at $13 was just super good. Will I keep hunting for my next Stagg Jr....Yes!, of course...but in the meantime I'll just enjoy what I can get. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 5 hours ago, GeeTen said: and fly in to St. Louis early to hit your local bourbon "honeyholes". you must be referring to my house... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry in WashDC Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 On 11/13/2019 at 8:44 AM, cchog said: Spotted a bottle of Booker’s Country Ham in my local Total Wine, but passed. Funny about this. I just did a reserve-the upcoming-delivery for a couple things at a slight discount from MSRP (latest EC BP and latest MHC which I pick up next WED) with a local purveyor (with whom I deal, BUT always keep my hand on my wallet AND always practice saying "No, thanks" when doing so!!) and was offered, as a kicker, "I can get you a Booker's Ham at $145 because my cost is $125 . . ." I passed on the Ham which is available elsewhere locally at $85-90. Next WED I pick up a Ham at a different purveyor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cchog Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Harry in WashDC said: Funny about this. I just did a reserve-the upcoming-delivery for a couple things at a slight discount from MSRP (latest EC BP and latest MHC which I pick up next WED) with a local purveyor (with whom I deal, BUT always keep my hand on my wallet AND always practice saying "No, thanks" when doing so!!) and was offered, as a kicker, "I can get you a Booker's Ham at $145 because my cost is $125 . . ." I passed on the Ham which is available elsewhere locally at $85-90. Next WED I pick up a Ham at a different purveyor. Always a good practice to keep at least one hand on your wallet. After passing on it, I was reading reviews of it. Kicking myself that I passed it up, but I'll keep an eye out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry in WashDC Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 16 minutes ago, cchog said: Always a good practice to keep at least one hand on your wallet. After passing on it, I was reading reviews of it. Kicking myself that I passed it up, but I'll keep an eye out. Gotta say, I have "plenty" of Booker's bunkered at about $50-55 on average from years ago when the rumors of a price hike started. Just in case I live to be 90 or more, though, I still buy it although I pass at above $70 unless I am REALLY desperate. Of course, that is in my market - your retail market may have a different pricing structure. As it happens, the "Ham" release, like Maw Maw's (2015-05), Center Cut (2015-03), Bluegill Creek (2016-04), and a couple of 2018s (Kathleen's and Backyard BBQ) for unexplained reasons caused me to get back in the car and go get another one. I cannot explain this obsession because the profile for Booker's really doesn't vary all that much. As The Black Tot pointed out, though, on an other thread, vatting some Booker's with JBB Extra Aged makes a wonderful melange if one picks up a Booker's that just doesn't quite measure up. ASIDE - DAMN but this bourbon obsession is OH SO satisfying, day-filling, and tummy-warming, especially when it is 35-45F outside.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace1943 Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 For my tastes, the Booker's 2019-04 (Beaten Biscuits) is even better than the 2019-03 (Country Ham). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cchog Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 4 hours ago, Harry in WashDC said: Gotta say, I have "plenty" of Booker's bunkered at about $50-55 on average from years ago when the rumors of a price hike started. Just in case I live to be 90 or more, though, I still buy it although I pass at above $70 unless I am REALLY desperate. Of course, that is in my market - your retail market may have a different pricing structure. As it happens, the "Ham" release, like Maw Maw's (2015-05), Center Cut (2015-03), Bluegill Creek (2016-04), and a couple of 2018s (Kathleen's and Backyard BBQ) for unexplained reasons caused me to get back in the car and go get another one. I cannot explain this obsession because the profile for Booker's really doesn't vary all that much. As The Black Tot pointed out, though, on an other thread, vatting some Booker's with JBB Extra Aged makes a wonderful melange if one picks up a Booker's that just doesn't quite measure up. ASIDE - DAMN but this bourbon obsession is OH SO satisfying, day-filling, and tummy-warming, especially when it is 35-45F outside.. 2 hours ago, Ace1943 said: For my tastes, the Booker's 2019-04 (Beaten Biscuits) is even better than the 2019-03 (Country Ham). Thanks for the info, much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomLamb Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 12 hours ago, GoCubs85 said: Here's the thing, there's not many bourbons worth over $100 a bottle period. Yes, there are some but certainly not the ones being shown IMO. In addition, there are "plenty" of good bourbons out there readily available so you need to remove yourself from the hype in a way and just explore what you do have available. For me, my 2 current favs are Rare Breed and Pikesville Rye, always in stock and I'll never overpay. Heck even EWBiB at $13 was just super good. Will I keep hunting for my next Stagg Jr....Yes!, of course...but in the meantime I'll just enjoy what I can get. Amen on the EWBiB. This is a regular for me and $30 for the 1.75L out my way. To me it's a steal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JvW Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 Thomas H Handy Sazerac for $400...get outta here , the Pikesville for $52 WILL come with me THANK YOU!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomLamb Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 CEHT SiB @ $70. Mistake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 41 minutes ago, PhantomLamb said: CEHT SiB @ $70. Mistake? Could go either way. Price is pretty normal, I've just never had a CEHT SiB that was better than the small batch. I keep hearing stories from others about wonderful bottles, but I'm probably done buying them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose3218 Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Unfortunately this seems to be the norm in most of the stores around here these days. I was lucky enough to find OWA for $45 and OWSR for $34. To bad there were 1 bottle limits because I would be stocking up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFan Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 4 hours ago, Moose3218 said: Unfortunately this seems to be the norm in most of the stores around here these days. I was lucky enough to find OWA for $45 and OWSR for $34. To bad there were 1 bottle limits because I would be stocking up. OMG that’s insane. Anyone who forks over $150 to get a bottle of OWA is nuts! That was the only Weller I’ve purchased (around $25 2-3 years ago) and it was just okay. But paying $150?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose3218 Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 1 hour ago, DCFan said: OMG that’s insane. Anyone who forks over $150 to get a bottle of OWA is nuts! That was the only Weller I’ve purchased (around $25 2-3 years ago) and it was just okay. But paying $150?? Maybe that’s why they have the skrewball next to it 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomLamb Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 10 hours ago, 0895 said: Could go either way. Price is pretty normal, I've just never had a CEHT SiB that was better than the small batch. I keep hearing stories from others about wonderful bottles, but I'm probably done buying them. That's what I heard as well. Not sure what to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 9 hours ago, PhantomLamb said: That's what I heard as well. Not sure what to do. Probably best to just have a Yuengling Hershey’s chocolate porter until you get it sorted out... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mal00768 Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 6 year old Willet Estate @ $84.99. Is there something magical about this product that I’ve completely overlooked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomLamb Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 11 hours ago, 0895 said: Probably best to just have a Yuengling Hershey’s chocolate porter until you get it sorted out... Amen, my decision was to indeed stick with my pass. Bought two great bottles of rum instead :). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Loblaw Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 On 11/17/2019 at 1:19 PM, 0895 said: Could go either way. Price is pretty normal, I've just never had a CEHT SiB that was better than the small batch. I keep hearing stories from others about wonderful bottles, but I'm probably done buying them. I’m firmly in the other boat. I think EHTaylor SiB is fantastic and well worth the price of admission. Though $70 is a bit high. I’ve never had a bad one and I am hoping they appear in my area soon as it’s been quite some time since I’ve had a bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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