flahute Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Passed on RRSiB for $92. Small local shop finally got it in but wow that price. Rivals the TW store pick price. I will keep buying this online from now on since the price is so much better. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Just now, flahute said: Passed on RRSiB for $92. Small local shop finally got it in but wow that price. Rivals the TW store pick price. I will keep buying this online from now on since the price is so much better. That's a very easy pass. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGriff Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Got a call from my local today. I thought I told him my price limit but he says I’ve got the 2 new Old Fitz releases… 19yr $1700 17yr $1500 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted February 6, 2023 Author Share Posted February 6, 2023 On 2/4/2023 at 9:26 PM, JGriff said: Got a call from my local today. I thought I told him my price limit but he says I’ve got the 2 new Old Fitz releases… 19yr $1700 17yr $1500 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fosmith Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 Grocery shopping at my local Safeway yesterday, I noticed two bottles of Blanton's in the glass case. $70 or $63 after 10% six bottle (wine and spirits) mix and match discount. I know $63 is considered a good price for Blanton's in today's world but I don't need another bottle that much. I like Blanton's; but for that price I could buy two Eagle Rare, three WT101 or one Rare Breed and have bus fare left over.. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troyce Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 Passed on several Blantons at 199.00 at a local store, a couple of days ago. Good , but not that good... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomLamb Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 19 hours ago, troyce said: Passed on several Blantons at 199.00 at a local store, a couple of days ago. Good , but not that good... Maybe it's the tightwad in me, but $199.00 is atrocious pricing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richnimrod Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Ha! So far this 'young' year, I'd have to honestly say: ALL of 'em! Heee-He! I haven't bought a single bottle . . . so far in '23. Bourbon Zen! It's a thing! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mal00768 Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 1 hour ago, PhantomLamb said: Maybe it's the tightwad in me, but $199.00 is atrocious pricing. Not a tightwad, it’s plain stupidity. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven s Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 multiple stores selling Bookers in my area for 199. stupid only notable pass was a WTMK one. I really want one of these, but not at 329. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 Nothing outrageously priced but I passed on Larceny BP C922 @ $64.99 and WTKS @ $59.99? I missed the price on the WTKS but it was in the range. It was sitting next to WTRB for $51.99 and I would pick that up 10 out of 10 times over WTKS. That wasn't always the case. I passed on the Larceny because I just don't like the standard version. First time, I have seen it on the shelf since it first came out a few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamMatt Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 Went to store I had never been to. Passed on multiple batches of Old Carter bourbon and rye for $230-$350; EC 18 for $250; Remus Volstead for $230; and a few others. I may have to go back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 I went to the grocery store for milk and noticed a strange sign. Tomorrow the first 75 customers get a lottery chance to purchase allocated hard to find bottles (implied the usual tater bait from Frankfort). Hey, I don't give a flying flamingo, even if offered at the new MSRP. Also saw my first 1.75 liter bottle of High West. Always plenty of Jefferson's on the shelf too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomLamb Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 15 hours ago, IamMatt said: Went to store I had never been to. Passed on multiple batches of Old Carter bourbon and rye for $230-$350; EC 18 for $250; Remus Volstead for $230; and a few others. I may have to go back. Just my opinion but I wouldn’t for those prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 17 hours ago, mbroo5880i said: Nothing outrageously priced but I passed on Larceny BP C922 @ $64.99 and WTKS @ $59.99? I missed the price on the WTKS but it was in the range. It was sitting next to WTRB for $51.99 and I would pick that up 10 out of 10 times over WTKS. That wasn't always the case. I passed on the Larceny because I just don't like the standard version. First time, I have seen it on the shelf since it first came out a few years ago. I don't care for the standard Larceny either, but I snagged a bottle of the C922 a while back, (I think I paid ~$65.00, or something like that), after reading some stellar reviews on it from fellow board members. It's really good and, with a splash or over a large cube, it sings. For me, the WTKS is always an easy pass. I've had one pick that was really good, but not "$30.00k better than the standard WT" better. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anwalt Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 3 hours ago, Skinsfan1311 said: I don't care for the standard Larceny either, but I snagged a bottle of the C922 a while back, (I think I paid ~$65.00, or something like that), after reading some stellar reviews on it from fellow board members. It's really good and, with a splash or over a large cube, it sings. Yup, what he said. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 4 minutes ago, Anwalt said: Yup, what he said. I blame you for the purchase 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 8 hours ago, Skinsfan1311 said: I don't care for the standard Larceny either, but I snagged a bottle of the C922 a while back, (I think I paid ~$65.00, or something like that), after reading some stellar reviews on it from fellow board members. It's really good and, with a splash or over a large cube, it sings. I stopped in today to pick up some Super Bowl snacks. I checked and the two bottles on the shelf were gone. But the shelf label was still there. The liquor department manager was not there. I will stop in tomorrow to see if there might be a bottle hidden in the back. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anwalt Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 21 hours ago, Skinsfan1311 said: I blame you for the purchase I happily accept "full responsibility" (the same way politicians do!). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 15 minutes ago, Anwalt said: I happily accept "full responsibility" (the same way politicians do!). It does drink a tad hot, (kinda/sorta like Barton 1792 Full Proof), but really shines, with with a splash and holds it's own over a large cube. The problem with the large cube is that it fools me and I end up drinking it too quickly. Truth be told, I only drink the higher proof whiskey over the large cube, when the ice is left over from a cocktail. I can't bring myself to toss a perfectly good cube. I usually just add a splash, and sip slowly... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamMatt Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Skinsfan1311 said: It does drink a tad hot, (kinda/sorta like Barton 1792 Full Proof), but really shines, with with a splash and holds it's own over a large cube. The problem with the large cube is that it fools me and I end up drinking it too quickly. Truth be told, I only drink the higher proof whiskey over the large cube, when the ice is left over from a cocktail. I can't bring myself to toss a perfectly good cube. I usually just add a splash, and sip slowly... If I backtracked the posts properly, you are referring to Larceny BP? I attended a Heaven Hill-sponsored tasting last year with barrel proof samples of Old Fitz 2, 4, 6, and 8-yr old and Larceny BP B521 121 proof (same juice as Old Fitz). My table agreed that the Larceny (6-8 yrs old) was better than all but the 8-yr old Old Fitz and some felt that was a toss-up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 50 minutes ago, IamMatt said: If I backtracked the posts properly, you are referring to Larceny BP? I attended a Heaven Hill-sponsored tasting last year with barrel proof samples of Old Fitz 2, 4, 6, and 8-yr old and Larceny BP B521 121 proof (same juice as Old Fitz). My table agreed that the Larceny (6-8 yrs old) was better than all but the 8-yr old Old Fitz and some felt that was a toss-up. From your tasting, did HH say what the combos of barrels and their ages are? I know that early on they were aiming for a profile, in part tied to an age, by combining multiple ages (most youngish and some more oldish). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Too bad I don’t really like Jefferson’s Reserve. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamMatt Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 2 hours ago, smokinjoe said: From your tasting, did HH say what the combos of barrels and their ages are? I know that early on they were aiming for a profile, in part tied to an age, by combining multiple ages (most youngish and some more oldish). The HH reps said they were straight from the barrel which I took to mean single barrels. The 2-yr-old was 124.5 proof, the 4-yr was 125.3, the 6-yr was 128.2, and the 8-yr was 114.5 proof. Looking at my notes, the 2-yr was uninteresting; the 4-yr was "mellow, vanilla, caramel, soft, a little medicinal, with spice on the finish;" the 6-yr was "very little nose, reminds me of Larceny BP;" [lol] the 8-yr was "more oak, not much spice, short-moderate finish. The Larceny was "lots of age notes like leather, cardboard." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 4 hours ago, IamMatt said: If I backtracked the posts properly, you are referring to Larceny BP? I attended a Heaven Hill-sponsored tasting last year with barrel proof samples of Old Fitz 2, 4, 6, and 8-yr old and Larceny BP B521 121 proof (same juice as Old Fitz). My table agreed that the Larceny (6-8 yrs old) was better than all but the 8-yr old Old Fitz and some felt that was a toss-up. Yup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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