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Just grabbed one of these today (haven't tried it yet, will tomorrow). Now I'm just missing the Single Barrel and CYPB. Was supposed to grab the CYPB today but it already sold out so this was my consolation prize.
No, California is gouging me. Those prices are, by a margin, the cheapest I’ve found in CA. I’ve seen that 12 year go for $300 out here. I’ve had trouble finding places that get the rare stuff that can actually ship to California so my working theory is that we’re kind of in a captive market so everything that’s rare at all is marked up significantly out here. I could be dead wrong, but friends of mine in other states have no issues finding retail prices on the rare stuff like you. Just one more reason I’m trying to escape this place.Irishman12 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:02 pmDang he's gouging you! I paid $33 for the 12 and $40 for the Elmer
I actually haven’t tried Bookers yet. I see it around regularly, but I haven’t heard much in the way of recommendations or praise so I haven’t been compelled to pick up a bottle yet.Irishman12 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:03 pmHow do you feel about Bookers? I've heard they're good and bought 3 different bottles of there's and I'm not impressed. Probably won't buy another bottle.
Yeah, California and New York will rob you blind in regards to taxes. Don't let the pictures fool you. I've been more into whiskey just this year and these are the first 12 and Full Proof bottles I've seen. Got the OWA a few months back. They're tough in my area as well but I shop at a chain and so they don't mark up the prices.Bryman wrote: ↑Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:20 pmNo, California is gouging me. Those prices are, by a margin, the cheapest I’ve found in CA. I’ve seen that 12 year go for $300 out here. I’ve had trouble finding places that get the rare stuff that can actually ship to California so my working theory is that we’re kind of in a captive market so everything that’s rare at all is marked up significantly out here. I could be dead wrong, but friends of mine in other states have no issues finding retail prices on the rare stuff like you. Just one more reason I’m trying to escape this place.Irishman12 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:02 pmDang he's gouging you! I paid $33 for the 12 and $40 for the Elmer
That’s great to hear regarding your ranking. Glad to know I got the best one checked off my list
Maybe Blanton's but it's hard to say. I'm trying to ration it so I didn't have much of it but it is good (not a lot of spice or burn, which I prefer). Smooth and not overly strong at 90 proof.
I do too for the most part, but they generally don’t get the rare stuff at my chains and if they do you have to be in line before they open on the right day. You’re kind of forced to shop the mom and pops for the hard to finds.Irishman12 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:56 pmThey're tough in my area as well but I shop at a chain and so they don't mark up the prices.
I know that game well lol. I’m nursing my last bottles of Blanton’s and Antique right now. Can’t wait to find a bottle of that Elmer.Irishman12 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:57 pmMaybe Blanton's but it's hard to say. I'm trying to ration it so I didn't have much of it but it is good (not a lot of spice or burn, which I prefer). Smooth and not overly strong at 90 proof.
It's all about the chase, right? My store opens at 10am and I'm usually there 5 minutes before closing and one of the first one's there. I've been VERY lucky these past 2 days as this is not typical! First time I'm seeing any of these bottles, but they only put out so many person day so I grab what I can 1 day and go back the next.Bryman wrote: ↑Sat Aug 08, 2020 8:24 pmI do too for the most part, but they generally don’t get the rare stuff at my chains and if they do you have to be in line before they open on the right day. You’re kind of forced to shop the mom and pops for the hard to finds.Irishman12 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:56 pmThey're tough in my area as well but I shop at a chain and so they don't mark up the prices.
I know that game well lol. I’m nursing my last bottles of Blanton’s and Antique right now. Can’t wait to find a bottle of that Elmer.Irishman12 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:57 pmMaybe Blanton's but it's hard to say. I'm trying to ration it so I didn't have much of it but it is good (not a lot of spice or burn, which I prefer). Smooth and not overly strong at 90 proof.
Agreed.Irishman12 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 09, 2020 7:46 pmThe 12 you can find for $120-$150 but I've seen the Full Proof from anywhere form $600-$800. I don't think any alcohol is worth that price!
there is a swath of Buffalo Trace bourbons that uses the same (or quite similar) mash bill. Variances might be the type of yeast, time aged & wharehouse location, but there are several like ETL that they offer. I think they all use a % of wheat in the mix, so they have a sweeter flavor profile.Irishman12 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:57 pmMaybe Blanton's but it's hard to say. I'm trying to ration it so I didn't have much of it but it is good (not a lot of spice or burn, which I prefer). Smooth and not overly strong at 90 proof.
I just picked up Stagg Jr. and a bottle of Elmer T. Lee last week. The Stagg Jr. ran me $85 and clocks in at over 130 proof.Irishman12 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:02 pmDang he's gouging you! I paid $33 for the 12 and $40 for the Elmer, which I just tried and it's delicious! As of now, from what I've tried in Weller, I'd rank them:Bryman wrote: ↑Fri Aug 07, 2020 10:16 pmOh, way more. I think reserve is fine, but for the minimal $35 I pay for it there’s better bottles. The Antique is probably in my top 5. I would have made the exact same call on the 12 though man. That’s part of the reason I passed on the Full Proof. My guy had it priced at $118 and he sells the 12 for $150 when he has it in stock. I’ve heard for the price difference, just go with the 12 so I let the Full Proof go.
1) OWA
2) 12
3) Special Reserve
In no particular order:playa787 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 10, 2020 1:32 amWell this thread is long as hell for me to wander into it. So I ask of you whiskey connoisseurs, whats your top five whiskeys?(realistic ones preferably, not the $300 bottle you tried once). Maybe if I compare the top five of a few of you folks I can get a good consensus, and get some good ideas. Anything goes; rye, irish, bourbon, blended, japanese, whatever. Cheers!
