Bourbon Availability Downunder

[camduncan]

Unfortunately not Leigh.... In fact, I've not heard from any of mty contacts that it is at retail.... but I have heard of some of our industry people tasting it.

[camduncan]

As posted in another thread, we now have Black Cherry - our 30 proof version of Red Stag on the shelves. Whilst it won't be a favourite with everyone, I'm still a fan of seeing any product that increases the availability Downunder :cool:

[camduncan]

In the interests of this thread current, here's my current list of availability (from the main retailers like BWS, Dan Murphy, Liquorland and 1st Choice):

Buffalo Trace:

Blantons Special Reserve

Blantons Single Barrel

Buffalo Trace

Eagle Rare 10yo

Sazerac Rye (limited release)

Cougar:

Cougar

Cougar XS

Four Roses:

McKenna Bourbon

Bulleit

Heaven Hill:

Evan Williams Black Label

Evan Williams Single Barrel

Elijah Craig 12yo

Virgin Bourbon

Kentucky Gold

Iron Horse

Nelson County

Evan Williams Honey Reserve

Jim Beam:

Jim Beam White

Jim Beam Black

Jim Beam Gold (Bonded)

Jim Beam Rye

Jim Beam Small Batch with Port added

Beams Choice

Basil Hayden

Bakers

Bookers

Makers Mark

Black Cherry

Wild Turkey:

Wild Turkey 86.8 proof

Wild Turkey 8yo

Wild Turkey Rare Breed

Wild Turkey American Honey

Wild Turkey Rye

Russells Reserve 10yo

Woodford Reserve:

Woodford Reserve

Other:

Woodstock

Woodstock Blue Label

Crazy Horse

Slate (Chicago)

Old Crow

Real McCoy

Rebel Yell

Old Virginia 6yo

Hogs 3

Rocking Angel

[camduncan]

And, for our US based friends, here's a couple of photos of the shelves at First Choice last weekend. Sorry for the bad quality... I didn't want to be kicked out of the store :skep:

And yes, those prices are real :hot:

[HighTower]

any one seen the Woodford Reserve Maple Finish locally (Brisbane)?

Leigh,

The unfortunate thing with the Maple Wood finish is that they (Brown-Forman) screwed the pricing of the Seasoned Oak when it came out. I can't remember the exact price as they are now not showing up in ALM, but I would have to price it closer to $180 than the $90 I had the Seasoned Oak at, which is why I didn't get it. I tried it a few weeks back, and I really enjoyed it, I found it to be much better than the Seasoned Oak, but I still think there is better value out there, which is why I passed.

Leigh if you would like one let me know and I will get it for you.

Scott

[lonemango]

Hi Guys, Sorry for the great absence. Just to give you all an update, Spiros Toowong is now online. Feel free to puruse our range from home :grin:

http://www.spirosbottleshops.com.au/spirits/whisky/usa.html?p=1

There are a couple of gems amongst them, hope to be a bit more regular with offers for you guys. Cheers Neil

[camduncan]

Hi Guys, Sorry for the great absence. Just to give you all an update, Spiros Toowong is now online. Feel free to puruse our range from home :grin:

http://www.spirosbottleshops.com.au/spirits/whisky/usa.html?p=1

There are a couple of gems amongst them, hope to be a bit more regular with offers for you guys. Cheers Neil

[lonemango]

Hi Cam,

I think the 750ml's are out of stock at the moment, might be a couple of 1.5lt available. I'll find out for you, let you know how much. Cheers

[Pastor Bourbon]

Cougar is what most pubs, clubs and bars tend to sell as a house bourbon and a cheaper alternative to Jim Beam White (at least here in the state of Queensland)

It's never been a favourite of mine, but I've only ever drunk it at the pub with a post-mix coke added....and if they have Jim Beam White, I'll always ask for that rather than drink the house bourbon (Cougar..)

I am amazed that people are poo poohing the Sam. Mind you I drink the Wild Turkeys since The Cougar stopped using the Bulleit style oval shaped bottles.

I loved the finish, rich and creamy with a hint of what I would call 'banana/vanilla" fruity esters.

Can the shape of the bottle affect the taste of the Bourbon??? lol

I'd definitely rate it above Jim Beam White label.

[lonemango]

Hi Guys,

Spiros head office has a new boss, and wants to clear out my beautiful spirits. So there are 8 bottles of Woodford Reserve Masters Collection seasoned Oak left (last in the country) for $99 per bottle. Get in before there gone

[camduncan]

Sounds like a great deal Neil.... especially considering how high the Sweet Mash is selling for (Approx $200 a bottle)

Does that mean you'll be clearing out all of your harder-to-find bourbons, or just the WR?

[Stones]

Hi Guys,

Spiros head office has a new boss, and wants to clear out my beautiful spirits. So there are 8 bottles of Woodford Reserve Masters Collection seasoned Oak left (last in the country) for $99 per bottle. Get in before there gone

[Andre28]

Hi Guys,

Spiros head office has a new boss, and wants to clear out my beautiful spirits. So there are 8 bottles of Woodford Reserve Masters Collection seasoned Oak left (last in the country) for $99 per bottle. Get in before there gone

Hey mate, do you know how much shipping to Sydney would be? Also how does this compare to the Maple finish in your opinion?

[Pastor Bourbon]

Hi Guys,

Spiros head office has a new boss, and wants to clear out my beautiful spirits. So there are 8 bottles of Woodford Reserve Masters Collection seasoned Oak left (last in the country) for $99 per bottle. Get in before there gone

[camduncan]

Yesterday Jim Beam Australia announced the following on Facebook:

"Big tease: 3 huge announcements coming from Jim Beam in the next week, first one tomorrow."

Today they posted that the first new product due out next week is Jim Beam Honey! We know one of the other 2 products will be Devils Cut, but I can't work out what the third one might be.

[deathevocation]

Just saw Devil's Cut in duty free Melbourne.

[spy247]

yeah Devil's cut in Liquor Land in WA. Interestingly its 45 %

[camduncan]

yeah Devil's cut in Liquor Land in WA. Interestingly its 45 %

Yep, kudos to Beam for decided to buck the trend of down-proofing our releases and keeping this one the same as the US release :cool:

[deathevocation]

I'm in no rush to buy it. If I see it at a bar, I'll give it a go.

[camduncan]

I'm in no rush to buy it. If I see it at a bar, I'll give it a go.

Where abouts are you again?

[deathevocation]

Eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Five min to Burwood Cellars, ten min to Nick's.

[camduncan]

Damm, that's got to be a tough call when you want something special..... Nicks or Burwood

[deathevocation]

Other than PVW, Burwood has nothing other than entry level so I go to Nick's.

[camduncan]

Latest national relase for us Aussies - Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey

[deathevocation]

Bought a bottle for the wife, she likes it. Probably be nice on ice cream. Not much JD taste.