Whiskey prices on the rise again

[Special Reserve]

In MI, PVW15 is now $64.95 plus 6% sales tax. Good time I purchased the last one I saw about two months ago.

[George]

Wasn't sure where to post this. Looks like they want raise alcohol taxes by 10% here in Connecticut. Add that to the fact we can't buy online, and it's not a pretty picture. :smiley_acbt:

[tommyboy38]

Our liquor taxes are going up on Sept 1 here in Illinois so I think I plan on a few last big purchases and then nothing but dusties after that.

[cowdery]

Even without the tax increase, one of my favorites has taken a shocking 46% price increase. It is my now-not-quite-so-beloved Rittenhouse Rye BIB. Last fall I bought it for $12.99. Yesterday, I refused to buy it for $18.99. It's probably worth $18.99 but at that price it's no longer a value.

[MJL]

Chuck,

I read your blog about the price rise and completly agree with you. I just don't have the cash to spend on games like this anymore. Personally I am miffed about massive price increases on booze that has been sitting in a rikhouse since John Kerry was a presidential contender. I would understand small price rises but these huge increases....especially in a time where many find it hard to make the simple ends meet....is a very stupid move.

[Josh]

Even without the tax increase, one of my favorites has taken a shocking 46% price increase. It is my now-not-quite-so-beloved Rittenhouse Rye BIB. Last fall I bought it for $12.99. Yesterday, I refused to buy it for $18.99. It's probably worth $18.99 but at that price it's no longer a value.

[MJL]

Machts nichts! We're in a depressionary cycle; wages are going down, prices on many things are going down, fuel prices have been stabalized for more than 6 months now. The booze was made at least 4-10 years ago. next to the administrative costs, the bottle and transport to market there is not much more to add to the costs of the booze. I see this as profiting pure and simple. Personally, I am with Chuck; as a consumer I will pay a reasonable price including profit but when the price of the booze jumps 20%, 30%, 40% or more than I bow out for other options.

[plaid_emu]

Personally, I am with Chuck; as a consumer I will pay a reasonable price including profit but when the price of the booze jumps 20%, 30%, 40% or more than I bow out for other options.

[OscarV]

Cool it Man, you got 58 minutes till 4:20.

[MJL]

I drink Bourbon more for the taste than the effect but I recognize many drink more for the effect. To that end I see some serious public discussions going on regarding leagalizing marijuana these days. I wonder if the competition will act to moderate prices if that happens.

[cowdery]

I always liked Jon Stewart's line about legalizing marijuana: "Why do you need marijuana to be legal? Are you too lazy to walk to the park?"