Kepler Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 I didn't see a 2023 thread so starting one. As much as I hated to pass on what is probably my favorite bourbon I did pass on a RRSiB store pick at $79. Also was tempted by seeing Pikesville on the shelf again but I have a couple of bottles so I resisted the urge. I expect it will be plentiful again eventually so no need to panic. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 7 hours ago, Kepler said: Also was tempted by seeing (fill in the blank) on the shelf again but I have a couple of bottles so I resisted the urge. I expect it will be plentiful again eventually so no need to panic. Took a little editorial liberties with your post, Kep. And, while I truly understand your reasoning, and have used it hundreds of times myself, it is that very reasoning which has resulted in my bunker, while adequate with favorites, is not as flush as it should/could be. In Bourbonia, Carpe Diem!! For the Bourbon gods are fickle. ….and somebodies reading this will send in seven cousins twice removed in Grapevine to clear that shelf! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzhead Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 8 hours ago, Kepler said: I didn't see a 2023 thread so starting one. As much as I hated to pass on what is probably my favorite bourbon I did pass on a RRSiB store pick at $79. Also was tempted by seeing Pikesville on the shelf again but I have a couple of bottles so I resisted the urge. I expect it will be plentiful again eventually so no need to panic. Still no Pikesville in these parts. I hope you're right and my favorite rye will return with the spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obree Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 I am glad I have a bottle at all, over here. And these guys talk about stash in their bunker, wow..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evasive Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 2 hours ago, Jazzhead said: Still no Pikesville in these parts. I hope you're right and my favorite rye will return with the spring. Same. I have about 1/3 of a bottle left. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 (edited) 6 hours ago, Jazzhead said: Still no Pikesville in these parts. I hope you're right and my favorite rye will return with the spring. 4 hours ago, Obree said: I am glad I have a bottle at all, over here. And these guys talk about stash in their bunker, wow..... 3 hours ago, evasive said: Same. I have about 1/3 of a bottle left. I just picked up a bottle. Popped into a wine shop, because I peeked in the window and saw whiskey. I was surprised to see that they have a decent selection of fairly priced whiskey. I've never been there, but it's next to a Trader Joe's, so I couldn't resist. They had 3 bottles on the shelf, ($51.00), so I snagged one, and left the others for someone else to enjoy. I mentioned to the owner that I hadn't seen any in a long time. He said the same, and that the bottle just "showed up" a couple of days ago. Hopefully this means that they'll start distributing it again. Definitely gonna crack it open tonight Edited January 20, 2023 by Skinsfan1311 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGriff Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Passed on Calumet 14,15 & 16 today. $200, $275 & $350. Dickel 17 was $499. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 11 hours ago, JGriff said: Passed on Calumet 14,15 & 16 today. $200, $275 & $350. Dickel 17 was $499. Smart pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fosmith Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 On 1/20/2023 at 5:51 AM, Jazzhead said: Still no Pikesville in these parts. I hope you're right and my favorite rye will return with the spring. K&L web site shows more than 84 bottles in inventory so maybe the drought is over. It's been a while since it's been this plentiful in my area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Continue to pass on all Booker's as it's now up to $120 at the lowest (and sometimes more) and that's before our insane taxes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzhead Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 1 hour ago, flahute said: Continue to pass on all Booker's as it's now up to $120 at the lowest (and sometimes more) and that's before our insane taxes. It's still (a smidgen) less than a hundred here in Pennsy, so I still buy at least one batch each year. I picked up the Kentucky Tea batch a couple of weeks ago. Bookers is the best-drinking high proof bourbon IMO. I tried some side by side with a Bakers Single Barrel, and the Booker's superiority was starkly displayed. The Bakers tasted almost crude next to the rich, balanced gut punch of peanut funk that was the Booker's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fosmith Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 22 hours ago, flahute said: Continue to pass on all Booker's as it's now up to $120 at the lowest (and sometimes more) and that's before our insane taxes. It's $80 (Costco) to $130 here in the Bay Area and I'm not even slightly tempted. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mano Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 I passed of the High West offerings this year, both MWND and Prisoners Share bottles. Even though pretty readily available here in Utah and I had several opportunities to purchase each at msrp, they have not wowed me with several of the past releases, and IMHO, their pricing has gotten out of hand. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 3 hours ago, Mano said: I passed of the High West offerings this year, both MWND and Prisoners Share bottles. Even though pretty readily available here in Utah and I had several opportunities to purchase each at msrp, they have not wowed me with several of the past releases, and IMHO, their pricing has gotten out of hand. HW products are widely available where I live, even in the grocery stores. It seems at some point they really ramped up bottling and shipping. I assume it's all or mostly sourced. I don't hear much about their own make. I can't say I'm tempted, with so many other good options. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 On 1/21/2023 at 4:17 PM, flahute said: Continue to pass on all Booker's as it's now up to $120 at the lowest (and sometimes more) and that's before our insane taxes. I'm not paying that for anyone's 6 year old bourbon. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeTen Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 (edited) 15 hours ago, Mano said: I passed of the High West offerings this year, both MWND and Prisoners Share bottles. Even though pretty readily available here in Utah and I had several opportunities to purchase each at msrp, they have not wowed me with several of the past releases, and IMHO, their pricing has gotten out of hand. These are the last of the "Good Ol' Days" bottles of HWMWNDs in The Bunker (Act 2.2, Scene 340, Act 4, Scene 1, Act 5, Scene 4) : 2022 edition was going for $150/btl in these here parts - NO WAY, Jose! And Happy Chinese New Year (Year of the Water Rabbit) everyone. Edited January 23, 2023 by GeeTen 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 8 hours ago, GeeTen said: These are the last of the "Good Ol' Days" bottles of HWMWNDs in The Bunker (Act 2.2, Scene 340, Act 4, Scene 1, Act 5, Scene 4) : 2022 edition was going for $150/btl in these here parts - NO WAY, Jose! And Happy Chinese New Year (Year of the Water Rabbit) everyone. Don't lose any fingers!! Those older Acts were really good. I had an Act 3 that was pretty special. I didn't start regularly buying till about Act 5 or 6. I still caved on FOMO and have 2 different Act 10 bottles. I also ended up with a Prisoner's Share but only because there was a distributor snafu and they ended up honoring a price to the place I got it. It was a HW hosted event/dinner and I "won" the right to purchase one for $87. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khaoohs Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Passed on a Stagg Jr for 125, I can't justify spending >100 on any bottle right now. Did pick up the single Sazerac sitting next to it for 40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted January 25, 2023 Author Share Posted January 25, 2023 On 1/20/2023 at 6:52 AM, smokinjoe said: Took a little editorial liberties with your post, Kep. And, while I truly understand your reasoning, and have used it hundreds of times myself, it is that very reasoning which has resulted in my bunker, while adequate with favorites, is not as flush as it should/could be. In Bourbonia, Carpe Diem!! For the Bourbon gods are fickle. ….and somebodies reading this will send in seven cousins twice removed in Grapevine to clear that shelf! Wise words I know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted January 25, 2023 Author Share Posted January 25, 2023 On 1/21/2023 at 3:17 PM, flahute said: Continue to pass on all Booker's as it's now up to $120 at the lowest (and sometimes more) and that's before our insane taxes. On 1/23/2023 at 8:26 AM, BigRich said: I'm not paying that for anyone's 6 year old bourbon. The latest batch is back up to 7 year whiskey finally, ... but I still passed on it today at $104! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven s Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 I really want a Masters Keep One. Saw one today, but passed at 400. also: EC18 at 375 KC 12 at 100 KC 15 at 285(?!) BT Kosher (all 3, the wheat is fantastic) at 150. this particular small town has gone nuts. Every store is like: "It's $xxx on the internet" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomLamb Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 So I need some sage advice here, passed on these last night due to time constraints but can pick up tomorrow, not all are bourbon so I ask forgiveness. Yes or no to the following: 1. Hancock Reserve - $70 2. Cream of Kentucky Rye - $70 3. Calumet Farm 15y - $100 4. WTRB Rye - $46 Thanks in advance 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry in WashDC Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 On 1/23/2023 at 9:48 AM, GeeTen said: These are the last of the "Good Ol' Days" bottles of HWMWNDs in The Bunker (Act 2.2, Scene 340, Act 4, Scene 1, Act 5, Scene 4) : 2022 edition was going for $150/btl in these here parts - NO WAY, Jose! And Happy Chinese New Year (Year of the Water Rabbit) everyone. Ooooh, Frank. THX for the nudge. I'm pretty sure I have an older and nopened HWMWMD on an upper shelf in the utility room. I have no idear which Act and Scene it is. It's up there with the bunkered Booker's. Is time to go dust those oldies off. Rabbit Man says HNY, BTW. I quicker than the average mouse. Which we just killed three of after a month of finding droppings. I really tired of doing laundry and replacing pantry foods. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeTen Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 4 hours ago, PhantomLamb said: So I need some sage advice here, passed on these last night due to time constraints but can pick up tomorrow, not all are bourbon so I ask forgiveness. Yes or no to the following: 1. Hancock Reserve - $70 2. Cream of Kentucky Rye - $70 3. Calumet Farm 15y - $100 4. WTRB Rye - $46 Thanks in advance 1. NO 2. Maybe 3. Yes. 4. Absolutely! JMHO, of course. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 On 1/24/2023 at 9:03 PM, Kepler said: The latest batch is back up to 7 year whiskey finally, ... but I still passed on it today at $104! I quit buying years ago, once the price went North of $60.00 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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