What bourbon did you purchase this Fall 2024?

[markandrex]

Local bourbon lottery for charity win.  WR 2018 batch proof.  The first year released.

 

[FacePlant]

Celebrating Thanksgiving Turkey early this year.

 

[mbroo5880i]

2 hours ago, jvd99 said:

My first ever LE score at my Costco! (Not even sure if this hard to get admittedly)

 

 

 

 

My Costco will never get this.  Just curious, what was their price?

[jvd99]

Just now, mbroo5880i said:

 

My Costco will never get this.  Just curious, what was their price?

MSRP - $189

 

I've been going to my Costco for 18 years and they've never had anything worthwhile. My normal entry into the building is to go in the door, hang a sharp right, go past the eye dept., walk along the side wall (avoids the crowd) to the booze aisle, then walk down the booze aisle to the other side of the store, which is where everything I shop for is located. Probably done this 100+ times, and viola! It paid off.

[mbroo5880i]

1 hour ago, jvd99 said:

MSRP - $189

 

I've been going to my Costco for 18 years and they've never had anything worthwhile. My normal entry into the building is to go in the door, hang a sharp right, go past the eye dept., walk along the side wall (avoids the crowd) to the booze aisle, then walk down the booze aisle to the other side of the store, which is where everything I shop for is located. Probably done this 100+ times, and viola! It paid off.

 

Thank you!  Haha, it sounds like your trips to Costco are similar to mine.  I have found Remus Reserve at Costco but normally standard stuff albeit at slightly lower prices than nearby liquor stores.  

 

One Costco in my area has their liquor drop on Monday morning.  I just happened to stop in while on that side of town on a Monday morning and saw guys running through the store with their special bottles.  Not that special, things like Blantons.  Another Costco in my area, closer to home, has their liquor drop on Wednesday morning.  I just happened to be at the store when it opened and noticed a crowd hanging out in the liquor aisle.  I did my shopping and then I saw the liquor guy come out and they descended upon him.  Again, for stuff like Blantons.  I guess hanging out for the weekly liquor drop at Costco is a thing.  I know Costco gets BTAC and PVW but I am not sure how they distribute it. 

 

Congratulations on a nice pick up!

[WhiskeyMaier7]

15 hours ago, markandrex said:

Local bourbon lottery for charity win.  WR 2018 batch proof.  The first year released.

 

That is a beautiful bottle. Enjoy!

[LCWoody]

I haven’t seen this in a long time…. I picked up one of each. 

[GeeTen]

48 minutes ago, LCWoody said:

I haven’t seen this in a long time…. I picked up one of each. 

 

ETL is showing up on our shelves around here, too.  But I still remember when it was $24.99 OTD . . . . . .  

 

Ok, ok - not technically "ON" the shelves, but available if you ask . . . . kinda'.  

 

Edited November 7, 2024 by GeeTen

[markandrex]

Some errands today and  I found this at a local LS.  Unusual around here.

[fishnbowljoe]

Out shopping….stopped….yes….one bottle yes….

 
I bought two in case a friend wants one.

 

[markandrex]

41 minutes ago, fishnbowljoe said:

Out shopping….stopped….yes….one bottle yes….

 
I bought two in case a friend wants one.

 

“For a friend”, right!

[mbroo5880i]

I picked up a Larceny BP C924.  Normally, these are set aside for lotteries or behind the counter but for a significantly higher price than MSRP.  This is only the second time I have ever seen it on the shelf.  Actually, at the same store a few years ago when reviews were mixed.  The reviews for this release are pretty good and the price was, $58.99, which is below MSRP.  Time to give it a try.

[kemosabe]

Found the EHT for $53 and the handle of BT for $56.  I can deal with those prices.  I can almost feel the bubble popping...............

[mbroo5880i]

13 minutes ago, kemosabe said:

Found the EHT for $53 and the handle of BT for $56.  I can deal with those prices.  I can almost feel the bubble popping...............

 

Awesome, both are solid prices but the EHT is a steal at that price.

[fishnbowljoe]

4 hours ago, markandrex said:

“For a friend”, right!

I delivered the MM 101 tonight.  
 

[jvd99]

I can pick one (1) at MSRP from just about every recent allocated bottles except the big boys like VW/BTAC/FR. This will be for drinking of course.

 

Looking for suggestions - I won’t list them all, but things I’m considering are:

 

Little Book Infinite

JD Coy Hill

RR 15

EC18

PHC 14 yr malt

Michters 10

All iterations of Blantons

All iterations of Regular Weller

A bunch of named WFE 11 yrs.

 

Who you got, have until end of day to make decision

 

 

[Clueby]

1 hour ago, jvd99 said:

I can pick one (1) at MSRP from just about every recent allocated bottles except the big boys like VW/BTAC/FR. This will be for drinking of course.

 

Looking for suggestions - I won’t list them all, but things I’m considering are:

 

Little Book Infinite

JD Coy Hill

RR 15

EC18

PHC 14 yr malt

Michters 10

All iterations of Blantons

All iterations of Regular Weller

A bunch of named WFE 11 yrs.

 

Who you got, have until end of day to make decision

 

 

RR15...no contest.

[fishnbowljoe]

56 minutes ago, jvd99 said:

I can pick one (1) at MSRP from just about every recent allocated bottles except the big boys like VW/BTAC/FR. This will be for drinking of course.

 

Looking for suggestions - I won’t list them all, but things I’m considering are:

 

All iterations of Regular Weller

 

 

 

 

If all iterations of regular Weller includes Weller Full Proof, being the Weller Whore that I am, I would probably pick that. Please let us know what you pick.

[meadeweber]

JD Coy Hill intrigues me as I have loved the JD SBBPs that I've had.

 

I'm sure RR15 is delicious but I've never had it.

 

 

[Skinsfan1311]

I swore that I would pull the trigger on this if I saw one for under $200.00.

$199.99  + tax

I still feel like I over paid...but the only other time that I've ever seen one, they wanted $239.00.

I hope that I don't have to turn in my Cheap Bastard card now... 

[Kepler]

3 hours ago, Skinsfan1311 said:

I swore that I would pull the trigger on this if I saw one for under $200.00.

$199.99  + tax

I still feel like I over paid...but the only other time that I've ever seen one, they wanted $239.00.

I hope that I don't have to turn in my Cheap Bastard card now... 

 

I predict you will one day forget the price you paid while you enjoy the liquid within.  Great score

[Kepler]

5 hours ago, jvd99 said:

I can pick one (1) at MSRP from just about every recent allocated bottles except the big boys like VW/BTAC/FR. This will be for drinking of course.

 

Looking for suggestions - I won’t list them all, but things I’m considering are:

 

Little Book Infinite

JD Coy Hill

RR 15

EC18

PHC 14 yr malt

Michters 10

All iterations of Blantons

All iterations of Regular Weller

A bunch of named WFE 11 yrs.

 

Who you got, have until end of day to make decision

 

 

 

 

RR15 all day and thrice on Sunday

[Kepler]

On 11/5/2024 at 4:39 PM, markandrex said:

Local bourbon lottery for charity win.  WR 2018 batch proof.  The first year released.

 

 

Hmm this is interesting.  You say it's from 2018 but per my understanding the TTB did not approve 70mL size bottles in the US until 2020.   I think I read 70 cl on that bottle. How can that be? ... import?  I never purchased one of those WR special releases so I don't have an old bottle to  check. I have seen the new square Batch Proof bottles in the store and I know they are all 70 cL/700mL.

 

[Skinsfan1311]

9 minutes ago, Kepler said:

 

I predict you will one day forget the price you paid while you enjoy the liquid within.  Great score

That makes me feel better....thanks!

With the exception of the Maple, I love all iterations of KC. 

[Kepler]

15 minutes ago, Skinsfan1311 said:

That makes me feel better....thanks!

With the exception of the Maple, I love all iterations of KC. 

Same! (Haven't tried the KC15 yet but feel like the 12 and 18 cover the gap just fine)