What Bourbon Did You Pass On 2022

[Thomm]

1 hour ago, mbroo5880i said:

 

Good call.  The KC Rye price was fine.  But, BT is $23.99 in Indy.  I guess it depends on local availability.  

Yep. I'll gladly drink bourbon with a screw cap (e.g. EW BIB and/or OF 100), but I won't pay $36 for it. 

[PaulO]

In the Indianapolis area, sometimes we see BT on sale around $20, no joke.

Availability ebbs and flows.  Stores may have cases and cases, then go down to just a few bottles.  It's the one Bourbon brand we get from Frankfort, unless you count Benchmark.

[mbroo5880i]

5 hours ago, PaulO said:

In the Indianapolis area, sometimes we see BT on sale around $20, no joke.

Availability ebbs and flows.  Stores may have cases and cases, then go down to just a few bottles.  It's the one Bourbon brand we get from Frankfort, unless you count Benchmark.

 

No kidding.  You would think they could spare a little more for their brothers to the north!

[MJWP]

On 11/23/2022 at 1:08 AM, Kepler said:

 

 

What y'all don't care for the spicy side of life?   

There's probably plenty of bottles I also prefer for less $$, but it's hard to beat the overall balance of 4R small batch.  To my palate anyway it tastes like bourbon should.  I do prefer the 4RSiB for sipping but when I want a 90 proofer it fits the bill nicely and beats most challengers. 

 

P S. I'm no mixologist but I assume the high rye content and accompanying complexity is surely why it's so good in cocktails.

 

 

Agree 100% . Great well balanced bourbon . Classic. 

[CUfan99]

On 11/23/2022 at 1:18 AM, Kepler said:

I was very tempted based on the positive feedback by my trusted resource  @fosmith ... but alas I passed on Benchmark Full Proof yet again (3rd time ).  I'm trying to practice self control here and not purchase full size bottles simply out of curiosity, well, because I have enough bottles to last a couple of lifetimes haha ..

I had a bottle of Benchmark FP a few months ago and was underwhelmed. Too hot without water and meh with water. I’m trying the bonded Benchmark now and I think I prefer it. Give me WT 101 over either though. 

[PaulO]

Indeed, Benchmark is cheap well liquor.  I suppose better than having no whiskey at all, but if you have any options, spend just a few bucks more and get something decent.

Edited November 29, 2022 by PaulO

[CUfan99]

Passed on 2 4R picks on 2 occasions at separate stores within the last week. It’s been months since I’ve seen any. Both of these were by themselves behind the counter on a back shelf. Both priced at $149.99. These are my BTAC kind of exciting find, but I just can’t at that price. I guess that’s the new price in SC. These 2 stores were 3.5 hours away from each other but selling them 1 bottle at a time at the same price. 

[mbroo5880i]

I don't know what this says about us but it has been 10 days since anyone posted what bourbon they passed on. 

 

I had to travel from Indy to Chicago yesterday.  On my way home, I stopped in a large store in NW Indiana.  I generally find their prices a little higher than Indy but if I find something worthwhile that I can't find in Indy, I might pull the trigger.  

 

I know some in this community might nut-punch me for this but I passed on Parker's Heritage for $179.99 and ECBP for $84.99.  I haven't seen Parker's on the shelf or in this case on a barrel in the aisle since the second release.  Even if I would consider the Parker's for the price, I am not much of a fan of double-barreled bourbons.  The ECBP was a closer call as they had a store pick and C922.  I really like the C922 batch.  I decided I will scout for more in Indy where I have been able to find it for $74.99.  They had only one bottle of Parkers but several bottles of ECBP.

 

They had a deep shelf of KC12.  I passed on it at $69.99.  I can find it for $63.99 in Indy.

 

 

[FasterHorses]

5 minutes ago, mbroo5880i said:

I don't know what this says about us but it has been 10 days since anyone posted what bourbon they passed on. 

 

I had to travel from Indy to Chicago yesterday.  On my way home, I stopped in a large store in NW Indiana.  I generally find their prices a little higher than Indy but if I find something worthwhile that I can't find in Indy, I might pull the trigger.  

 

I know some in this community might nut-punch me for this but I passed on Parker's Heritage for $179.99 and ECBP for $84.99.  I haven't seen Parker's on the shelf or in this case on a barrel in the aisle since the second release.  Even if I would consider the Parker's for the price, I am not much of a fan of double-barreled bourbons.  The ECBP was a closer call as they had a store pick and C922.  I really like the C922 batch.  I decided I will scout for more in Indy where I have been able to find it for $74.99.  They had only one bottle of Parkers but several bottles of ECBP.

 

They had a deep shelf of KC12.  I passed on it at $69.99.  I can find it for $63.99 in Indy.

 

 

First in line to nut punch you for the parkers!  Man i was just wondering if they did one this year.. but kudos to you for remaining grounded. Im trying to get there. (But if you see another, grab it and i will venmo you!)

Edited December 9, 2022 by FasterHorses

[Clueby]

1 hour ago, mbroo5880i said:

I know some in this community might nut-punch me for this but I passed on Parker's Heritage for $179.99

I'm second in line. Just saw it for $1200.

[mbroo5880i]

1 hour ago, FasterHorses said:

First in line to nut punch you for the parkers!  Man i was just wondering if they did one this year.. but kudos to you for remaining grounded. Im trying to get there. (But if you see another, grab it and i will venmo you!)

 

6 minutes ago, Clueby said:

I'm second in line. Just saw it for $1200.

 

But, McDonald's had double cheeseburgers for 50 cents today if you bought through their app.  You aren't busting my balls for passing on that! 

[PhantomLamb]

3 hours ago, mbroo5880i said:

I don't know what this says about us but it has been 10 days since anyone posted what bourbon they passed on. 

 

I had to travel from Indy to Chicago yesterday.  On my way home, I stopped in a large store in NW Indiana.  I generally find their prices a little higher than Indy but if I find something worthwhile that I can't find in Indy, I might pull the trigger.  

 

I know some in this community might nut-punch me for this but I passed on Parker's Heritage for $179.99 and ECBP for $84.99.  I haven't seen Parker's on the shelf or in this case on a barrel in the aisle since the second release.  Even if I would consider the Parker's for the price, I am not much of a fan of double-barreled bourbons.  The ECBP was a closer call as they had a store pick and C922.  I really like the C922 batch.  I decided I will scout for more in Indy where I have been able to find it for $74.99.  They had only one bottle of Parkers but several bottles of ECBP.

 

They had a deep shelf of KC12.  I passed on it at $69.99.  I can find it for $63.99 in Indy.

 

 

Yeah I would’ve done the Parker’s. Not that big of a deal tho IMO.

[Anwalt]

8 hours ago, mbroo5880i said:

First in line to nut punch you for the parkers!  Man i was just wondering if they did one this year.. but kudos to you for remaining grounded. Im trying to get there. (But if you see another, grab it and i will venmo you!)

 

Third in line.  I'd happily Venmo or trade nicely for that.  By "nicely", I mean such that even Cheap Bastards can wash the stink of having paid that much per bottle off their little Scrooge McDuck hands!  

Edited December 9, 2022 by Anwalt

[Special Reserve]

On 10/1/2022 at 5:59 PM, fishnbowljoe said:

I liked the Ritt 23 more than the Handy. I was surprised it wasn’t overly woody. I found the Ritt 23 while on vacation in Marco Island Florida in 2009. They had it on sale at an absolutely crazy good price. I ended up buying 3. Imagine my surprise when they still had a bunch left the next year. I bought 4 more. FWIW, I did share my bounty.

 

Biba! Joe

I can confirm that @fishnbowljoe did share his bounty! Thanks, Joe!

[Skinsfan1311]

Larceny BP $75.00

Two different batches, B122, (I think), and C122, (I think).

 

[IamMatt]

14 hours ago, mbroo5880i said:

 

 

But, McDonald's had double cheeseburgers for 50 cents today if you bought through their app.  You aren't busting my balls for passing on that! 

Everyone knows Parker's Heritage is the perfect pairing with a McDonald's double cheeseburger.

[mbroo5880i]

8 hours ago, IamMatt said:

Everyone knows Parker's Heritage is the perfect pairing with a McDonald's double cheeseburger.

 

Keeping with my Cheap Bastard ways.  As noted, McDonald's had double cheeseburgers on sale for 50 cents yesterday and today but only if you order through their app.  I don't have their app.  However, I was in a rush at lunch so I had to hit McDonald's.  I opted for the McDouble.  Same as a double cheeseburger but with one less piece of cheese and 50 cents cheaper.  

 

Edited December 10, 2022 by mbroo5880i

[Harry in WashDC]

On 11/25/2022 at 2:20 PM, PaulO said:

In the Indianapolis area, sometimes we see BT on sale around $20, no joke.

Availability ebbs and flows.  Stores may have cases and cases, then go down to just a few bottles.  It's the one Bourbon brand we get from Frankfort, unless you count Benchmark.

Hhhhm.  Passed on basic BT yesterday for $32 which was lower than it usually is - WHEN I see it.  I guess I'm going to have to adjust my acceptable price if I want to add to the bunker or the dining room floor.

[Davesnothere]

Today was our State Store Annual Lottery day. This is what was left on the Tier 1 table  when my  number was called.

It was one product per person on Tier 1, so technically I passed on all but the Old Rip.

 

Item Number	Table	Product Name	Item Number	Retail
A005647	1	Old Rip Van Winkle 10yr Bourbon	750 ML	$79.99
A005105	1	Thomas Handy Rye	750 ML	$99.99
A010558	1	Blade & Bow 22yr	750 ML	$599.99
A010127	1	Blanton's Straight from the Barrel	750 ML	$149.99
A005614	1	E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof	750 ML	$69.99
A010406	1	Heaven Hill 17yr Heritage Collection	750 ML	$274.99
A010536	1	Rabbit Hole Nevallier	750 ML	$899.99
A005986	1	Weller 12yr	750 ML	$44.99
A009506	1	Weller CYPB	750 ML	$49.99
A009876	1	Weller Single Barrel	750 ML	$49.99

[0895]

23 hours ago, Davesnothere said:

Today was our State Store Annual Lottery day. This is what was left on the Tier 1 table  when my  number was called.

It was one product per person on Tier 1, so technically I passed on all but the Old Rip.

 

Item Number	Table	Product Name	Item Number	Retail
A005647	1	Old Rip Van Winkle 10yr Bourbon	750 ML	$79.99
A005105	1	Thomas Handy Rye	750 ML	$99.99
A010558	1	Blade & Bow 22yr	750 ML	$599.99
A010127	1	Blanton's Straight from the Barrel	750 ML	$149.99
A005614	1	E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof	750 ML	$69.99
A010406	1	Heaven Hill 17yr Heritage Collection	750 ML	$274.99
A010536	1	Rabbit Hole Nevallier	750 ML	$899.99
A005986	1	Weller 12yr	750 ML	$44.99
A009506	1	Weller CYPB	750 ML	$49.99
A009876	1	Weller Single Barrel	750 ML	$49.99

I think you made the right choice.

It would’ve been between that and the Handy for me.

[geclbxf]

1 hour ago, 0895 said:

I think you made the right choice.

It would’ve been between that and the Handy for me.

I agree good choice - I would have been tempted by the HH17

[Kepler]

Passed on Remus Repeal at $109.

[IamMatt]

11 hours ago, Kepler said:

Passed on Remus Repeal at $109.

I think it's good but not $109 good.

[Jazzhead]

9 hours ago, IamMatt said:

I think it's good but not $109 good.

I know they raised the price,  but I think it's worth a Benjamin.   I love RRR VI;  it doesn't have the age of RRR V but taste tells - it's a lip smacker.

[Skinsfan1311]

McKenna 10 yr $99.00

EC 18 yr $349.00

ECBP  $89.00 (not sure what batch)

KC12 $69.99

Beam single barrel $48.99