PaulO Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 That's how it was in the good old days. A store got a deal buying a whole barrel. They priced the bottles accordingly, plus needed to make some cash fast, and not sit on a lot of inventory. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 7 hours ago, parksmart said: The BT PS was same price as the regular BT, which wonder of wonders is actually a pretty decent regular price considering what some stores price BT at around here. Amazingly, the WSR PS was dramatically lower than even the cheapest I’ve seen regular WSR priced around here the past few years. As I’ve said here a number of times when I find a unicorn or find some thing at a good price, “Every once in a while.” Nice Park. Enjoy the heck outa those bottles. Biba! Joe’s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveoT Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Boom. Excited especially for the midwinters dram. As I posted in the “pass” forum I got both of these for retail and passed on Weller 12. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 On 10/17/2020 at 9:47 PM, smokinjoe said: Picked up a local’s PS Rebel Distllers Collection. Not quite a total hot mess, but damn close. Surprising, since the nose was non existent to start. After a few attempts and really getting no redeeming qualities from this bottle, I parked it on the back shelf in October thinking a time-out after a stern talking to might help it come around....Nope. No help. It’s not as belligerently hot on the tongue, but still uncomfortably ornery. That’s the good news. The bad news is that now it is a cinnamon-y mouthwash, young tasting, raw wood, mess. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geclbxf Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 11 minutes ago, smokinjoe said: After a few attempts and really getting no redeeming qualities from this bottle, I parked it on the back shelf in October thinking a time-out after a stern talking to might help it come around....Nope. No help. It’s not as belligerently hot on the tongue, but still uncomfortably ornery. That’s the good news. The bad news is that now it is a cinnamon-y mouthwash, young tasting, raw wood, mess. The OHIO pick was quite nice for me - sorry to hear that yours was below par. I think it had some WA qualities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scratchline Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Holiday booze. Let the wild rumpus start! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 2 minutes ago, scratchline said: Holiday booze. Let the wild rumpus start! Very nice Mike. Ho Ho Ho! Biba! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 36 minutes ago, geclbxf said: The OHIO pick was quite nice for me - sorry to hear that yours was below par. I think it had some WA qualities. In the whiskey game, “par” is very subjective! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSkyDrams Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 My whiskey spending binge continued tonight with an EC18! I’m stoked. The great news though, is I’ve been budgeting my whiskey funds all year waiting for the annual releases to start getting doled out, and still have a bit left before I tap out. For some reason, I have a good feeling that my luck will continue into next week. Stay tuned! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven s Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 VOB100 (4) $16, CEHTSmB $44, stagg jr $63. yes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepCover Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 On 11/20/2020 at 8:37 PM, jnewberg said: Mail call today except for the Blantons which was a local store pick How’s the Doc Swinson’s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 16 hours ago, smokinjoe said: After a few attempts and really getting no redeeming qualities from this bottle, I parked it on the back shelf in October thinking a time-out after a stern talking to might help it come around....Nope. No help. It’s not as belligerently hot on the tongue, but still uncomfortably ornery. That’s the good news. The bad news is that now it is a cinnamon-y mouthwash, young tasting, raw wood, mess. You've been so gushy on various new releases for so long that your Rebel and Old Tub thoughts make me think that they must REALLY SUCK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnewberg Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 12 hours ago, DeepCover said: How’s the Doc Swinson’s? I really like it... Not a huge fan of HH but the older stuff at a higher proof I can def get into... I took a pour the day it came and haven't revisited it but if I were to see it at MSRP (I won't because I am in MI) I would buy multiples... Want to try it vs PVW15 because I heard its a close call. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 1 hour ago, BigRich said: You've been so gushy on various new releases for so long that your Rebel and Old Tub thoughts make me think that they must REALLY SUCK. Well, it’s just my opinion...The YMMV caveat has to always be considered! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam777 Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 Here’s my additions to the family. $199 for the GTS, $69.99 for the RHF and overpaid for the W12 at $90. The W12 was the first place I went to and he was ringing up a EHT Rye I was super happy with until the price came back $212. I said no way and he offered me a W12 so I took it. Oh well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 4 hours ago, smokinjoe said: Well, it’s just my opinion...The YMMV caveat has to always be considered! Yeah but you like everything I like and a bunch of stuff I don’t. So my inclination toward avoidance seems well founded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepCover Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 6 hours ago, jnewberg said: I really like it... Not a huge fan of HH but the older stuff at a higher proof I can def get into... I took a pour the day it came and haven't revisited it but if I were to see it at MSRP (I won't because I am in MI) I would buy multiples... Want to try it vs PVW15 because I heard its a close call. Wow. That’s a rousing endorsement in my view. I’ve passed on this one a few times at msrp. I may have to give this a second thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 Feeling a little like I was missing out since I passed on the Very Olde St. Nick 17 Year 375 ml bottle for $649.99 and Schoonver 14 Year Barrel Strength for $205, I stopped in another store and picked up a MM101 for $33.99 and OF100 1.75 L for $34.19. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhettro Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 Bought this last Sunday. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlounderinDC Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 Purchased a bottle of my local shop's Makers Mark Private Barrel. Just came in, interesting staves and they gave me a taste in the store before I bought it. Its nice...a little hot, but not enough to scare anyone off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wlrogers Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 I took off work yesterday to finish up my Christmas shopping and stopped at a few store around town for some store picks. Pretty excited to give all these a go. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 One of our locals just got in a nice single barrel of 4 roses..... err I mean “Bulleit”. Has the fresh floral feeling of a nice “Q recipe”, but that’s just speculation. Some employee of the month did an extra good job of sanding the 4R info off the barrel head before shipping it over. Anyway, I have really enjoyed experiencing these proofed down to 104 and NCF, which for those that are observant, will note are also the specs on small batch select . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnewberg Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 Pic of the recently added bottles from the past couple weeks. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 I came up empty at the local raffle for the first time ever, but was consoled by this nice set at fair pricing ($60.00/$124.99/44.99)… 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 FedEx made a delivery yesterday. A Weller FP has now joined a number of it’s Weller brethren. What a helluva family! Biba! Joe 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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