GTStagg Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 On 4/11/2020 at 1:32 AM, steven s said: CEHT rye, $80. Got other goodies, had to draw the line somewhere I would have had a hard time passing that up, only because I have never seen one here in Florida. I picked up a bottle in KY where it is not such a unicorn for $75 last year and it was a fabulous rye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 I've passed on literally everything for well over 40 days. I'm not Catholic but I took part in a lent inspired commitment and this year I gave up buying any new liquor, among other commitments. Granted, our Wuhan coronavirus lockdown ended up making it way easier than I originally planned on to give up liquor store visits, so I'm not going to overstate my achievement. But nevertheless this is the longest time I've gone without purchasing a new bottle since my whiskey obsession kicked into high gear several years ago. Believe me, with the size of my bunker, this is definitely progress!! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeTen Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 5 hours ago, Kepler said: I've passed on literally everything for well over 40 days. I'm not Catholic but I took part in a lent inspired commitment and this year I gave up buying any new liquor, among other commitments. Granted, our Wuhan coronavirus lockdown ended up making it way easier than I originally planned on to give up liquor store visits, so I'm not going to overstate my achievement. But nevertheless this is the longest time I've gone without purchasing a new bottle since my whiskey obsession kicked into high gear several years ago. Believe me, with the size of my bunker, this is definitely progress!! Oommmm, oommmm, oommmm. Bourbon zen meditation? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptman2000 Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Passed on a Blood Oath Pact 6. $160 asking price was just too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soberiquet Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 A 15yr 10mo KCSIB. A local store just posted on their Facebook page that they got their barrel in. As much as I love KCSIB and oaky bourbon, there is no way I am paying the $70 they are asking for it. I was already thinking I wouldn't shop there anymore due to pricing, this just seals the deal. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 2 hours ago, Soberiquet said: A 15yr 10mo KCSIB. A local store just posted on their Facebook page that they got their barrel in. As much as I love KCSIB and oaky bourbon, there is no way I am paying the $70 they are asking for it. I was already thinking I wouldn't shop there anymore due to pricing, this just seals the deal. Yikes that's a pricy compared to the usual. If it's a truly good 15yr old bourbon it's worth $70 but I completely understand your position for a big price jump like that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soberiquet Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 6 hours ago, flahute said: Yikes that's a pricy compared to the usual. If it's a truly good 15yr old bourbon it's worth $70 but I completely understand your position for a big price jump like that. Yeah, if I tried it and thought it fantastic, I may go that high, but I have been really dissatisfied with this store. Also, any tastings are out due to the pandemic - our state is only allowing curbside pickup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 13 hours ago, Soberiquet said: Yeah, if I tried it and thought it fantastic, I may go that high, but I have been really dissatisfied with this store. Also, any tastings are out due to the pandemic - our state is only allowing curbside pickup. If I'm dissatisfied with a store, if I think they are gouging, or patronizing, my business goes elsewhere. On the other hand, I'm a loyal to places that are good to me. I experienced the curbside pickup scenario on Friday. I didn't realize that was mandated by the state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soberiquet Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 2 hours ago, PaulO said: I experienced the curbside pickup scenario on Friday. I didn't realize that was mandated by the state. Yeah, it's definitely a strange scenario. I think it is definitely hurting stores (I'm not saying it isn't the right call) because I have seen local stores running promos to get more business. One local had a 25% off any whisky sale. They have a nice selection and I would have loved to get something, but it was on the other side of town and I couldn't make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 11 hours ago, PaulO said: If I'm dissatisfied with a store, if I think they are gouging, or patronizing, my business goes elsewhere. On the other hand, I'm a loyal to places that are good to me. I experienced the curbside pickup scenario on Friday. I didn't realize that was mandated by the state. It makes it difficult on the liquor stores since you can browse the liquor section in a grocery store. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 9 minutes ago, mbroo5880i said: It makes it difficult on the liquor stores since you can browse the liquor section in a grocery store. That's exactly what I was thinking. Even a large grocery store won't have some things available in a liquor store. End of quarantine, I'm going on a grand tour. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 A quick cut to the chase for once. I passed on MM 46 today @ $28.46. Lowest price I can remember seeing. Yes, I was tempted, but managed to resist. Biba! Joe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 4 hours ago, fishnbowljoe said: A quick cut to the chase for once.... Biba! Joe Thud...Thud...Thud...Thud...Thud...Thud...Thud...Thud...Thud...Thud...Thud...Thud...Thud...Thud...Thud...Thud...Thud...Thud...Thud...Thud...Thud...Thud...Thud...Thud...Thud...Thud...Thud...Thud...Thud...Thud...Thud...Thud...Thud...Thud... (Sounds of SB members falling out of chairs and heads hitting floors... ) 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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