Sijan Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 I've been out of town for almost 3 weeks and haven't had a chance to get out and scout any stores. Has the BTAC showed up in the DC area yet?What about the other specialty bottlings released this fall? Parker's Heritage Collection or Four Roses Rutledge 40th Anniversary bottling or Wild Turkey American Spirit 15 yo or Russell's Reserve Rye? Anything else I'm forgetting?Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sijan Posted December 4, 2007 Author Share Posted December 4, 2007 Well, I ventured out after work and found some of the new BTAC at Washington Wine & Liquor, 1200 E St NW - downtown near Hotel Harrington, kitty corner from the Barnes & Noble. This seems to be the most reliable place for getting the BTAC at reasonable prices - have had luck there for several years in a row now.I snagged two bottles each of the Sazerac, Handy, and Stagg. They still have several bottles left of the Handy and Stagg. They are $65 each, which I hope is a pretty reasonable price for the area. They have generally had pretty good prices on the BTAC (and most other whiskey, for that matter) over the years. Unfortunately, they still have the older bottlings of the WLW (2005) and ER17 (2006) and did not get any of the recent bottlings. I assume they didn't restock those b/c the older ones didn't sell out. Anyone interested in these older bottlings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrashRiley Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 What about the other specialty bottlings released this fall? Parker's Heritage Collection or Four Roses Rutledge 40th Anniversary bottling or Wild Turkey American Spirit 15 yo or Russell's Reserve Rye?I carry the Parker Heritage bottling (the 122 proof one that was a Malt Advocate highlight for 2007) in my store (near American University)WTAS 15? I'm trying desperately to obtain some, but I fear that the D.C. market isn't slated to get any. I've tried it, it's delicious. I want it.I have several bottlings of Four Roses, but have not, as of yet, obtained the Jim Rutledge.Russell's Reserve Rye is forthcoming. No ETA yet. I tried it two nights ago, and I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sijan Posted December 5, 2007 Author Share Posted December 5, 2007 What's your price (or price range), if you don't mind saying, for the Parker Heritage bottling?Are you at Ace Beverage? Friends with Jake Parrott? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrashRiley Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 What's your price (or price range), if you don't mind saying, for the Parker Heritage bottling?Are you at Ace Beverage? Friends with Jake Parrott?Yes on both counts :cool:I think my price on the PH is around $110. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staggmeister Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 I've been out of town for almost 3 weeks and haven't had a chance to get out and scout any stores. Has the BTAC showed up in the DC area yet?What about the other specialty bottlings released this fall? Parker's Heritage Collection or Four Roses Rutledge 40th Anniversary bottling or Wild Turkey American Spirit 15 yo or Russell's Reserve Rye? Anything else I'm forgetting?Thanks,There was some Stagg (9 cases) and some 18 yr. Saz (3 cases) allotted to Maryland this year. I managed to snag two of the cases of Stagg for myself and friends and one case of Saz. The Saz was only shipped to two stores: Gaithersburg and Burtonsville. I got the one case shipped to Gaithersburg and one of my co-workers who lives out that way got two more bottles of it at the Burtonsville store. As I understand it the rest had been reserved. However, they might still have some GTS at the ABC store in Burtonsville. I'll drive out there this weekend and take a look. Another advantage to buying BTAC whiskeys in Maryland is the price. I paid less than $50/bottle for both Stagg and the 18 yr. old Sazerac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staggmeister Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Unfortunately, they still have the older bottlings of the WLW (2005) and ER17 (2006) and did not get any of the recent bottlings. I assume they didn't restock those b/c the older ones didn't sell out. Anyone interested in these older bottlings? I am. Thanks for the tip. I'll swing by there during lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prometheus Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Crash, whereabouts in DC is your store? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sijan Posted December 7, 2007 Author Share Posted December 7, 2007 It's Ace Beverage on New Mexico Ave. near American University Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sijan Posted December 7, 2007 Author Share Posted December 7, 2007 Staggmeister, was your trip to Washington Wine & Liquor successful? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sijan Posted December 7, 2007 Author Share Posted December 7, 2007 I found two bottles of the new WLW at Wine Specialist and bought both. They still had at least one bottle of the new Stagg on the shelf.Now I am just looking for 2 bottles of the 2007 ER17 and I will have completed my set of the 2007 BTAC... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightBoston Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Dan-- just sent you a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sijan Posted December 7, 2007 Author Share Posted December 7, 2007 Thanks much, Kevin. I hope we're able to meet up tomorrow.Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sijan Posted December 10, 2007 Author Share Posted December 10, 2007 Kevin, thanks so much for helping me acquire the 2007 ER17! I owe you one.What did you think of the ORVW 15/107, if you've had a chance to open it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgilbertva Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 I haven't had difficulty finding GTS, WLW and ER in Virginia - if you know where to look. For instance, the Clifton store had several of each of these three just a couple weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staggmeister Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Staggmeister, was your trip to Washington Wine & Liquor successful?Haven't been able to get down there, as I'm in training all this week out here in the 'burbs. I won't be downtown again until Friday. I did find some 2007 ER 17 yr. old at the Muddy Branch store in Gaithersburg. Also the 12 yr. old Van Winkle Reserve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staggmeister Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 I found two bottles of the new WLW at Wine Specialist and bought both. They still had at least one bottle of the new Stagg on the shelf.Now I am just looking for 2 bottles of the 2007 ER17 and I will have completed my set of the 2007 BTAC... Where is Wine Specialist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightBoston Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Kevin, thanks so much for helping me acquire the 2007 ER17! I owe you one.What did you think of the ORVW 15/107, if you've had a chance to open it?Didn't get a chance to open it before flying to Japan -- however I've had a chance here to try the very rare Van Winkle Family Reserve 15 year old (bourbon, not rye!) that I think predates the Pappy branding, alongside an 88076-UPC Old Fitzgerald 1849 with the 8 year age statement that we talked about. Both have that distinctive S-W character. Now I can't wait to try the OVWR 15/107 when I get home to compare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sijan Posted December 12, 2007 Author Share Posted December 12, 2007 Wine Specialist is at 2115 M St NW http://www.winespecialist.com/Very good scotch selection, pretty good bourbon selection, good beer selection.They are having two different scotch tastings on Friday and Saturday this week:Event Date: 12/14/2007Start Time:5:00 pm End Time:8:00 pm Description: Join us this weekend at the usual time and place as we sample a selection of Single Malt Scotch, including Tobermory 10 Year Old ($36.99), Ledaig 10 Year Old ($49.99), Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old ($46.99), and Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old ($95.99). We hope you all can join us!Event Date: 12/15/2007Start Time:5:00 pm End Time:8:00 pm Description: Join us this Saturday as we sample a selection of single malt scotch from Bruichladdich, one of the premier producers of Islay malt. The tasting will include Bruichladdich 'Rocks' ($39.99), 'Infinity' ($69.99), 3D3 Norrie Campbell Tribute ($65.99), and Italian Collection 14yr Sassicaia Finish ($75.99). Hope to see you here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staggmeister Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Staggmeister, was your trip to Washington Wine & Liquor successful? I finally made it over there. Last Friday there were 6 bottles of William Larue Weller ($65.00/per - ugh!) and 4 bottles of 20 yr. old Pappy Van Winkle (at $85.00 - doubleplus ugh!) on the shelf. No BTAC ryes but they did have a bottle of Rittenhouse (for $149.00 - yikes!). No Stagg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrashRiley Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 *Sigh* Too bad you didn't drop by my place: www.acebevdc.com I've got Stagg and all the others you mentioned. Special pricing for SB.com folks, too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boone Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Commercial interests are prohibited from posting here except when prior arrangements have been made with Straightbourbon.com management. *Sigh* Too bad you didn't drop by my place: www.acebevdc.com I've got Stagg and all the others you mentioned. Special pricing for SB.com folks, too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesbassdad Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 Betty Jo,You are showing great restraint these days. :grin: Are they overworking you again on The Hill?BTW, did you know there is a band called "Heaven Hill"?To avoid being indicted for thread hijacking I will state for the record that not one bottle from the BTAC has shown up in a liquor outlet in Yavapai County, Arizona. I guess that's alright with me; liquor and Zoloft don't mix anyway. Who said two wrongs don't make a right, eh? :grin: Yours truly,Dave Morefield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooFighter Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 BTW, I recently dropped by Ace Beverage. Very nice store. Nice selection of wine and scotch. Great selection of bourbons and ryes, probably the best I have seen in the DC area, though I have not been to Schneider's yet. Owner was very nice. One caveat though, do not expect to get a deal. Prices are premium. On a related note, I also recently went by Montgomery County Liquor and Wine in Bethesda. They had Stagg, Eagle Rare, and Sazerac for list price. (mid $40) I bought a few bottles, but they had more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staggmeister Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 The Muddy Branch County store in Gaithersburg has Thomas Handy (3 bottles). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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