Clueby Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 59 minutes ago, mbroo5880i said: I have found myself passing on a lot of things recently. I rocked into 7 or 8 stores this weekend and walked out with nothing. In each instance, I told my wife, who willingly accompanied me that they had some interesting things but their prices were too high. She knows me so she plays along like I must have a valid point when I probably don't. It seems like more stock has been hitting the shelf recently but with a step up in pricing. C'mon now, a man needs his bourbon but at a fair price. I might just need to build a still in my backyard. Nah, today's bourbon is for the most part fairly price. I am just a Cheap Bastard. If I didn't know better, I'd think I wrote that. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted July 19, 2021 Author Share Posted July 19, 2021 Just now, Clueby said: If I didn't know better, I'd think I wrote that. Ditto. Nothing I’ve seen for a while has tripped my trigger. I’ve even passed on a few good things at fairly decent prices. WTF? Biba! Joe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeTen Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 8 hours ago, mbroo5880i said: I am just a Cheap Bastard. And your point is . . . . . . ? Me too - and getting grumpier in my old age. Awaiting doctor's ok for a wee dram of bourbon with dinner. My bottle of Joe's 2018 Weller Blend has been sitting at my place at the dining room table with an empty SB.com Glencairn for tooo long. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 My friend was at a resort in SoCal for a wedding over the weekend. The bar had WLW...so he had to ask. "Seven fifty". Wait....750...dollars?? For one pour? Yep. Blanton's was $50. CEHT Small Batch was $75. Per pour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeTen Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 6 hours ago, Clueby said: My friend was at a resort in SoCal for a wedding over the weekend. The bar had WLW...so he had to ask. "Seven fifty". Wait....750...dollars?? For one pour? Yep. Blanton's was $50. CEHT Small Batch was $75. Per pour! SoCal - 'nuff said. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geclbxf Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 6 hours ago, Clueby said: My friend was at a resort in SoCal for a wedding over the weekend. The bar had WLW...so he had to ask. "Seven fifty". Wait....750...dollars?? For one pour? Yep. Blanton's was $50. CEHT Small Batch was $75. Per pour! That might be a new record. Assuming 2 ounce pours (1 ounce pours would be unreasonable at $750- BAHA) at 12 pours per bottle is only a whopping $9000 for a $125 bottle - so quite the markup maybe. SMH vigorously...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mal00768 Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 7 hours ago, Clueby said: My friend was at a resort in SoCal for a wedding over the weekend. The bar had WLW...so he had to ask. "Seven fifty". Wait....750...dollars?? For one pour? Yep. Blanton's was $50. CEHT Small Batch was $75. Per pour! Rough, but this is why it’s smart to bring a flask to such events. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 16 hours ago, GeeTen said: And your point is . . . . . . ? Me too - and getting grumpier in my old age. Awaiting doctor's ok for a wee dram of bourbon with dinner. My bottle of Joe's 2018 Weller Blend has been sitting at my place at the dining room table with an empty SB.com Glencairn for tooo long. Crotchety when cut off! You will be drinking, dancing, and .... before you know it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 14 hours ago, mal00768 said: Rough, but this is why it’s smart to bring a flask to such events. There are unfortunately, quite a few dry wedding in my part of the country. So yes, a flask is a minimum requirement. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemonman Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Passed on the new Dickel 8 year @$34.99, which is too steep for me for what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Santana Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 On 7/20/2021 at 8:02 AM, BigRich said: There are unfortunately, quite a few dry wedding in my part of the country. So yes, a flask is a minimum requirement. I don't even understand the concept of a dry wedding. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 On 7/23/2021 at 10:23 PM, Tony Santana said: I don't even understand the concept of a dry wedding. My parents were both born in Chicago. After we had lived in Indiana for some years, they were invited to a neighbors daughter's wedding. Children were not invited. After the church service, generic cheap cookies and Kool aide were provided. They talked about that one for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 On 7/23/2021 at 10:23 PM, Tony Santana said: I don't even understand the concept of a dry wedding. I'm not going to pretend that I can explain it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Whenever my son gets married, it's going to look like one of those "show us your stash" photos. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 4 hours ago, BigRich said: I'm not going to pretend that I can explain it. We attended a 3 day Indian wedding that was alcohol free and vegan. There was a run for some spaghetti and meatballs and a trip to the local liquor store. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PaulO Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 9 hours ago, Clueby said: We attended a 3 day Indian wedding that was alcohol free and vegan. There was a run for some spaghetti and meatballs and a trip to the local liquor store. I imagine that Indiana Jones in India movie, then a giant water pipe with multiple hoses for the guests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 (edited) Sorry but these where like half the price only a few years back. This was a shop in France.. Edited July 27, 2021 by HoustonNit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnewberg Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Had to pass on the Batch 41 JMCB "MI Only Release" today... When the owner mentioned it, I reached for my wallet... When he said "$425" I left it in my pocket... LOVE the bourbon but can't support that pricing... Patiently awaiting the next MI release Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markandrex Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 On 7/23/2021 at 9:23 PM, Tony Santana said: I don't even understand the concept of a dry wedding. And don’t even get me started on a “dry” wake, what is that about? Some of my best times were “Irish” wakes for departed friends and family. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M777 Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Regular BT at 23.99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven s Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 On 7/29/2021 at 3:40 PM, M777 said: passed on these; see purchases thread for the buys. Blantons 80$ EHT sm batch 50$ WSR 89$ and 59$ for a 1.75, 29$ and 49$ for a 750 ER 50$ at numerous places EC A121 75$ KC12 75$ want another KC12, was tempted. Anyone know the msrp on this one? I rarely see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven s Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 (edited) also 3 places had a cigar blend- $240, $260, $375 I would love to try one, but pass Edited July 31, 2021 by steven s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 (edited) On 7/23/2021 at 4:50 PM, lemonman said: Passed on the new Dickel 8 year @$34.99, which is too steep for me for what it is. 8 year age statement. Can't think of anything off the top of head that can match that for that price. P.S. Oops just thought of one: EW SiB vintage. That's a good comp. Edited July 31, 2021 by Kepler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhettro Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 2 hours ago, steven s said: passed on these; see purchases thread for the buys. Blantons 80$ EHT sm batch 50$ WSR 89$ and 59$ for a 1.75, 29$ and 49$ for a 750 ER 50$ at numerous places EC A121 75$ KC12 75$ want another KC12, was tempted. Anyone know the msrp on this one? I rarely see it. I’m in western PA (a control state), and I paid $59.99 for a KC 12 about a month ago. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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