angelshare Posted June 7, 2004 Share Posted June 7, 2004 If all goes according to plan, we are still planning to come to the 2004 Bourbon Festival. We understand that the custom is to bring bourbon to share during the evening gathering(s). At this point, from pooling resources with the assistance of a friend, I think we'll be able to bring 750ml of IW Harper 4 year (unsealed). I doubt anyone will be wowed - I am idiosyncratically partial to it, but I realize it is a young, simple whiskey. Still, I thought some of you folks who have never had it might want to try it. Also, I wanted to invite anyone interested to peruse the Virginia ABC Price and Special Order List in case they saw, ironically, bourbon that is difficult to get in Kentucky. If so, I could make an effort to bring some to share. I thought we should post early, as, especially with the special order list, it often takes a while to get an out of stock item at VA ABC stores. We would love to bring an item of general interest as a very small token of appreciation for the fun we have had at Straightbourbon.com. Of course, we'll just make a stop at Toddy's to round out our gazebo stock if necessary. If you check out the price list, beware - don't get your hopes up. The list is, in my experience, poorly updated in terms of availability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgonano Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Dave and Tina, Don't forget to bring items you wish to trade.I am going to Montgomery County to see if I can find any old discontinued items on the shelves.I'll probably bring one of my old Maryland Rye items to share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelshare Posted June 8, 2004 Author Share Posted June 8, 2004 Thanks for the reminder! If there are unique bottlings in VA - or MD, as we may get up that way before September - that folks might be interested in having in their collection, let us know here or via private message. Never having done this before, I don't have a sense of what is "tradeworthy" at the festival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyc Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 I don't have a sense of what is "tradeworthy" at the festival. Some are more than others but basically anything that is unavailable to a person might interest them. Even down to the bottom shelf. I was able during the sampler to hand off a couple "Pendenis Club" Old Forester, 7 year for some David Nicholson, both are available in the respective markets but basically it is Louisville only for the Pendenis and a few states for the David Nicholson.Anything you can't trade can be donated to the Getz auction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr8erdane Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 I can bring the DN for any who need it. Anyone who wants it, send me a PM. Hey, I have an idea (rare indeed, but it happens). I will start a trading thread where people can post a bottling they are looking for and the follow up can be via PM. Hope it doesn't eat up too much server space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepcycle Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 Many folks have never had "The Fox", Virginia Gentleman.You might want to bring a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelshare Posted June 9, 2004 Author Share Posted June 9, 2004 Many folks have never had "The Fox", Virginia Gentleman.You might want to bring a few. Thanks for the tip! Are you referring to the "standard" one, or the VG 90 with the gold wax?If anyone has a particular interest in trading VG or VG 90, let me know here or via PM. It might help me gauge the level enthusiasm for it. Also, if it's something that many folks have never had, I could bring one for gazebo sampling, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdery Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 The VG 90 is "the fox." It has a fox hunting scene on the label and a fox head seal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BourbonitisBlues Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 I may have some Wathens to trade. Would anyone be interested? BourbonitisBlues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoopsie Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Did you find anything in Montgomery county? I stopped by there and picked up a few bottles of Wathen's for $17.99. What a deal!Howie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgonano Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Unfortunately, the day I intended to drive to the store, I had some late developing client responsibilities and couldn't find the time . I will try again early next week.You always find something good on those shelves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoopsie Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Which store do you usally go to? What have found intersting on those shelves? Maybe if you have time we could get together before you head back to Baldwin. Should there be a "gazebo party" for those that can't get to Bardstown in September? Howie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgonano Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Should there be a "gazebo party" for those that can't get to Bardstown in September? Howie, I,ll be going to Bardstown in September, but your idea is one to further pursue. The New York crowd gets together and it would be great if the Middle Atlantic members planned something later in the year. Another option could entail all of the East Coast members.I'll send you a PM on the Montgomery County stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelshare Posted July 4, 2004 Author Share Posted July 4, 2004 I forgot to add - there are a couple of corn whiskeys available here. Don't know if anyone is interested, or if they are available widely. I think a couple of brands are JW Corn, Mellow Corn, and Virginia Lightning. I've never tried any of them. If you have an interest in trying one or trading, post a response or send me a PM. And happy 4th! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeNell Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 I just got in my stash of Black Maple Hill and am looking to trade for Lawrenceburg bottles. I have 11, 14, 16, and 21 year Bardstown BMH and an 18 year rye. PM me if you are interested. See ya at the gazebo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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doubleblank Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Based on the number of SB.com'ers coming this year, I'm going to add folding chairs to my "list" of things to bring. Since I've got so much bourbon to bring for trading, I'm making this my first road trip in a long while....about 1000 miles per the route calculated by www.mapsonus.com. Val said "__ll no" she wasn't driving that far so she'll be coming into Louisville Thursday afternoon/evening (ps she may be looking for a ride to Bardstown if anyone else is coming through Louisville on Thursday....thanks). Anyway, my "list" for the trip currently looks like this:1 case of mixed Bourbons/Ryes for trading1 WT 12yo for the Gazebo1 BMH 16yo for the Gazebo (the new one)2 folding chairsglasses for bourbon (sorry Cliff, I can't get an ice cube into a flask)golf clubscigarscameracharcoal grill and accessories for a late night grilled snackcase of Celis White (for Bob)1/2 case red wine for Val, Leslie, Patty, et alwine glassesevent ticketsI know I'm forgetting something, but the list is a work in progress. What have I forgotten?Looking forward to it.Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradox Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Randy, if they let you mix and match 6 packs at your local store, could you please get me a mixed sixer of whatever celis' your store may have? Bob has told me numerous times how good Celis is and I would like to try it as much as he. Thanks in advance! If I could get something for you here in NY (like Brooklyn beers for example) just ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNbourbon Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Just curious -- I'll be a newcomer to the Festival this year and arriving Friday, after the festivities have already begun -- are there any 'hours of operation' (official or otherwise) for the gazebo, or are there pretty much always SB.com'ers there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr8erdane Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Wow Randy, you prepare like I do, making lists months in advance. Pretty good idea bringing extra chairs. I'll bring a few with me since I have a pickup truck and plenty of room in the back. Looks like we'll be well stocked with BMH this year, I'm bringing a bottle of 21 year old as well. We'll have to open them side by side and see what a difference 5 years makes. I'll also be coming through Louisville on Thursday so let me know when Val's flight is scheduled to arrive. Maybe I can coordinate a time to meet her at the airport. That's just down the road from Liquor Barn isn't it? How convenient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleblank Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Dane.....Chairs will be in short supply....particularly after having a few drinks. Looking forward to the BMH matchup. If someone will add a 14yo and an 18yo, that would be special. Once Val makes her travel arrangements, we'll see if that matches your schedule. And yes, the airport is very near the Fern Valley (?) Liquor Barn.I've already amended the list by adding an ice chest for the beer and soft drinks.Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bourbonmed Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Randy,If you have an extra 6 pk of the Celis (White), I'd be interested as well.Omar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleblank Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 No problemo....although since this is a road trip, I'm not sure how much makes it to Bardstown. I had better check the open container laws between here and Kentucky!!!I'll bring 2 cases of mixed Celis beer....mostly Celis White.Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeNell Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Don't forget the 11 year BMH. OK, maybe I shouldn't forget the BMH. Good thing we are driving down, too. Gonna be geared up with lots of goodies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeNell Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Glad to hear you are making it! I look forward to meeting you. Don't be surprised if you see your name on a t-shirt or something.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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