What bourbon did you purchase this Winter? (2023-2024)

[mbroo5880i]

1 hour ago, BobNY said:

 

I Love Sazerac Rye. It has been one of my go to daily pours the past month

 

It disappeared for a long time in Indy before showing again last Fall. It is everywhere now and at a lower price than before it disappeared.  

[BobNY]

8 minutes ago, mbroo5880i said:

That's a nice mix a great bottles to add to your collection.  The fill level on the KC12 and Stagg look to be a little light. 

 

Yes, They were opened immediately.  I have opened the Devil's Tower since this picture was taken. That one wont last long. It is delicious !

[PaulO]

19 hours ago, BobNY said:

I've been real busy adding to my collection the past month. I haven't taken photos of all I have purchased, but these are this weeks additions. 

Dang, you don't mess around.  

[PaulO]

16 hours ago, mbroo5880i said:

 

It disappeared for a long time in Indy before showing again last Fall. It is everywhere now and at a lower price than before it disappeared.  

Indeed, I've seen so much of it lately I was a bit hesitant.  My own experience has been BT brands the least consistent of the major distillers.  I'm happy to report the Saz I picked up the other day seems better than any I had in the past, probably best batch of it I ever tried.

[geclbxf]

2 hours ago, PaulO said:

Indeed, I've seen so much of it lately I was a bit hesitant.  My own experience has been BT brands the least consistent of the major distillers.  I'm happy to report the Saz I picked up the other day seems better than any I had in the past, probably best batch of it I ever tried.

I agree that the recent bottles have improved in quality, but I also liked it from the beginning, especially in cocktails

[Thomm]

A Wisconsican Yankee in King Hoosier's Court (pardon the stretch, but I'm a big Twain fan), I once again liberated a small portion of Indiana's disproportionate supply at the Greenwood TW.  Saved myself $54 AND contributed sales tax locally, so I see this as a win/win.  Really hoping I don't see the ghost of coach Knight in the rearview hurling metal chairs at me on the return trip. 

Oh, I left two on the shelf. Whadda you guys care?  The stuff comes out of the taps around there anyway.

[gmrv4]

Local shop barrel pick. Tasty. Back for another bottle tomorrow.

[Double C's]

Had a coworker bring this back from KY for me since it's not sold in my state yet.  Now i just need to get over this cold so that I can do my 100pf wheater flight fight.

[Grady330]

On 2/4/2024 at 7:36 AM, PaulO said:

Dang, you don't mess around.  

are you adopting??

[Grady330]

Picked up a MM cask Strength and a BT. Adding to the bunker!!

[Anwalt]

Puerto Rico is normally a desert for anything allocated and expensive & limited for the more standard bottles. This year has been weird, in a good way. I've seen and acquired some Michters 10y rye and Bombergers/Shenks at Michters (heightened) MSRP less 10% discount for being a "Member" of the distributor's shop (Costs $100/year and gets me 20% off on wine as well, paid for itself quickly).

 

A friend saw EHT SmB in a bar - an unheard-of thing here. He asked the bartender about it. The bartender gave him the distributor's name. The friend went over and there were stacks of cases. They were actually giving a case discount of 10% which almost offset the 11.5% sales tax. 

 

So got 5 cases at $39/bottle, taxes included. No idea how they came up with that pricing.

 

Happy. Hope it's a sign of "more to come". Not optimistic, just dreaming, and thankful for this haul.

 

 

[Clueby]

5 minutes ago, Anwalt said:

Puerto Rico is normally a desert for anything allocated and expensive & limited for the more standard bottles. This year has been weird, in a good way. I've seen and acquired some Michters 10y rye and Bombergers/Shenks at Michters (heightened) MSRP less 10% discount for being a "Member" of the distributor's shop (Costs $100/year and gets me 20% off on wine as well, paid for itself quickly).

 

A friend saw EHT SmB in a bar - an unheard-of thing here. He asked the bartender about it. The bartender gave him the distributor's name. The friend went over and there were stacks of cases. They were actually giving a case discount of 10% which almost offset the 11.5% sales tax. 

 

So got 5 cases at $39/bottle, taxes included. No idea how they came up with that pricing.

 

Happy. Hope it's a sign of "more to come". Not optimistic, just dreaming, and thankful for this haul.

Pretty good deal but that's a LOT of EHT!!

[IamMatt]

Finally found a Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Barrel Proof Rye at a large liquor retailer.

[Anwalt]

1 hour ago, Clueby said:

Pretty good deal but that's a LOT of EHT!!

 

Had enough for drinking (2 cases). I do enjoy it.

 

Could not refuse at that price. Some for friends, some for trading. The latter is how one gets The Good Stuff to PR. Well, that or paying silly prices!

[Grady330]

PU New Riff, Magnum of WT101 and  KC 9. Adding.......

[fishnbowljoe]

Sale at Binny’s. I opened my last handle of MM, and it was on sale for $39.99.

 

[Skinsfan1311]

On 2/2/2024 at 10:37 AM, FasterHorses said:

I am a huge fan of the Laws Four Grain. Extremely flavorful. Cant believe it doesnt get more love here. Enjoy

 

On 2/2/2024 at 11:32 AM, Harry in WashDC said:

THX for the comment.  I've seen it in stores but passed, figuring some day I'd see it in a bar and get a taste.  I don't think I'll wait.

I cracked open the Laws 4 Grain tonight.

It's really good.

 

[IamMatt]

17 hours ago, fishnbowljoe said:

Sale at Binny’s. I opened my last handle of MM, and it was on sale for $39.99.

 

 

I finally got to shop at a Binny's on my road trip last July.  A manager said they are working on being able to ship to California, but it is a long, hard political road.  Now I know how the guy feels feeding dollar bills to a stripper and hoping she will go home with him.

[Skinsfan1311]

17 hours ago, fishnbowljoe said:

Sale at Binny’s. I opened my last handle of MM, and it was on sale for $39.99.

 

 

3 minutes ago, IamMatt said:

I finally got to shop at a Binny's on my road trip last July.  A manager said they are working on being able to ship to California, but it is a long, hard political road.  Now I know how the guy feels feeding dollar bills to a stripper and hoping she will go home with him.

Over the years, I've seen a lot of posts about Binny's.   I've never seen one around here, (Baltimore Metro area).

 

What's the deal?   Selection?  Price?

Edited February 9, 2024 by Skinsfan1311

[IamMatt]

49 minutes ago, Skinsfan1311 said:

 

Over the years, I've seen a lot of posts about Binny's.   I've never seen one around here, (Baltimore Metro area).

 

What's the deal?   Selection?  Price?

Yes and yes.  Lots of store picks, good selection of hard-to-find bottles at reasonable prices.  One bottle I bought was a Rebel store pick.  They had about 6 different barrel picks, each with their own profile, which was printed on the price cards. 

[IamMatt]

Just now, IamMatt said:

Yes and yes.  Lots of store picks, good selection of hard-to-find bottles at reasonable prices.  One bottle I bought was a Rebel store pick.  They had about 6 different barrel picks, each with their own profile, which was printed on the price cards. 

Found a pic.

 

[Skinsfan1311]

18 minutes ago, IamMatt said:

Found a pic.

 

Thanks for sharing.

My favorite LS did a few Rebel SB Cask Strength pick, (they let you try before you buy), and they were practically giving them away @ $37.00    Not sure why they weren't flying off the shelves at that price because they're very goodf.

 

 

[Jazz June]

8 hours ago, Skinsfan1311 said:

 

Over the years, I've seen a lot of posts about Binny's.   I've never seen one around here, (Baltimore Metro area).

 

What's the deal?   Selection?  Price?

They were really into picks before the  fad kicked in and one of the earliest to carry Four Roses picks (outside Kentucky at least). I have been told they were the last account to get all 10 recipes in a year, but no idea if that is true.

[Kepler]

On 2/8/2024 at 8:05 AM, Anwalt said:

...

 

So got 5 cases at $39/bottle, taxes included. No idea how they came up with that pricing.

 

Happy. Hope it's a sign of "more to come". Not optimistic, just dreaming, and thankful for this haul.

 

 

 

 

Awesome.  Reminds me of when I first got into this and CEHT Small batch was $33.99 and sitting on shelves.

 

[Skinsfan1311]

I finally broke down and paid, (overpaid?) for this one.

It chafes my cheap-ass to pay $49.00 for it, especially when the 6 year BiB was such a bargain. I guess I'll find out if the extra year in a barrel makes it worth the extra $$$