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Vox Nihili posted:Anyone know where the latest place is for buying/selling bourbon (and other whiskey) on the secondary market? I am mostly curious about what some old bottles are going for these days. Same, tbh. I live in the twin cities and there are a few bottles I keep reading about that I never see and would honestly pay secondary just to see if I like them. 2020 isn't really the time for me to experiment at whiskey bars if I'm being honest. I still don't want to venture to places like that in a pandemic. Some if the bourbon YT channels I watch mention secondary prices but the ones I find on sites seem well above those.
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I'm in two different state groups via Facebook which are sub-groups of the main state bourbon groups. They all have dumb names like MFER so it's not obvious. I'm also on a national group that has their own webpage and login. I know some of the other big national groups are still around on Facebook but split up into smaller factions to avoid detection. I never cared that much to track where they went but they're still there.
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Facebook is a cesspool of hate and stupidity, why do they care about whiskey trading? It wouldn't surprise me if BT hadn't cut bourbon production a little bit since it's probably more profitable to make booze for other people. They certainly have facilities to turn out a shitload of BT bourbon if they wanted. I meant it's good, but it's not that good that they should be sold out constantly.
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Oct 23, 2020 09:58
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Join me and experiment with rum. $26 for a bottle of Doorly's 12 is a bargain. Maybe I'll try to get in to scotch next, although it looks like prices may have gone up with the tariffs.
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Residency Evil posted:Join me and experiment with rum. $26 for a bottle of Doorly's 12 is a bargain. It doesn't help that PA is a liquor control state, and that there are supply chain issues for things like glass. Also, looks like Islay distilleries bottle on main land Scotland https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/scotland-whisky-islands-covid/index.html making the delays worse. Buy what you can find? Also, you can ship to home from PA's site, but the inventory is really hosed up on some things.
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Alarbus posted:It doesn't help that PA is a liquor control state, and that there are supply chain issues for things like glass. Also, looks like Islay distilleries bottle on main land Scotland https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/scotland-whisky-islands-covid/index.html making the delays worse.
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Oct 23, 2020 15:10
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Reuben Sandwich posted:I'll be honest, I can't complain too much because PA hasn't been price gouging us if you can find something. My biggest complaint is that they sell ultra rare bottles unannouced (I assume some special people know) with a two bottle limit. Stagg Jr showed up on the site at 12:34pm at 424 bottles with the 2 bottle limit and it was sold out 5 minutes later. They're updating the website, which I was told is the cause of most of the problems. They also mysteriously held onto last year's batch of Stagg Jr. I think the random drops selling out fast is through people scraping the site with bots. I don't mind the lottery system all that much, when they did that before, I have a 2018 and 2019 Stagg that I was able to buy at msrp. There are certainly trade offs. What I do mind is the random exclusions from selection, and slow time to add new things. Want Bunnahabhain or Bruichladdich? Go out of state. Want Ardbeg Wee Beastie? It's been coming soon for like eight months. And due to covid, I didn't travel to South Carolina this year to stock up on non-PA things. 
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Anyone want to give me some bourbon recommendations? Eagle Rare had been my staple for a few years, but a couple of months ago I tried a bottle of Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve and was really pleased with it. I’ve had a few of the same since, but I often can’t find it in store (and Knob Creek’s labeling makes it kind of confusing to tell if it’s actually the right stuff- it should be 120 proof.) I enjoy how well it stands up in a drink (likely due in part to the high proof,) and what a deep, oaky flavor it has while still retaining its sweetness and being smooth enough to sip straight. I guess what I’m looking for is another “big” bourbon with character and backbone. I’ve had all the small batches people like to recommend (Four Roses, Elijah Craig et al) and just found them dull and interchangeable. I’d love to know any similar brands that can be had for $50 or less. New England area if it makes a difference. Anonymous Robot fucked around with this message at 22:25 on Oct 23, 2020 |
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Oct 23, 2020 22:22
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There are bourbon recs in the OP, might check those out.
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Unfortunately, the only thing I’ve ever seen in a store on the $40+ range of that list is Woodford Reserve. I quite like that straight but find that it gets lost in a cocktail. I have been curious about the Woodford double oaked, though. Edit: what’s the story with Jefferson’s? I’ve always just kind of swerved it because their “aged at sea” thing seemed like a gimmick.
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Anonymous Robot posted:Anyone want to give me some bourbon recommendations? Eagle Rare had been my staple for a few years, but a couple of months ago I tried a bottle of Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve and was really pleased with it. I’ve had a few of the same since, but I often can’t find it in store (and Knob Creek’s labeling makes it kind of confusing to tell if it’s actually the right stuff- it should be 120 proof.) $50 or less is challenging in that space (even knob creek single barrel is often $55) You probably want to be looking for Barrel Proof stuff if you want big bold flavors At the minimum look for something 100 proof. Any bottled in bond expression, for example Wild Turkey Rare Breed should probably be your next move that's like $40ish Thread favorite Old Forester 1920 is $60ish Elijah Craig Barrel Proof at $60-70 Russell's Reserve Single Barrel is $55 too I think
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Oct 23, 2020 22:59
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Anonymous Robot posted:Unfortunately, the only thing I’ve ever seen in a store on the $40+ range of that list is Woodford Reserve. I quite like that straight but find that it gets lost in a cocktail. I have been curious about the Woodford double oaked, though. All the trendy new bourbon I've tasted lacked depth and IMO costs about 3x what it's worth, so I stick with main distilleries. What whiskys have you tried outside bourbon? Irish, Scotch, Rye, Tennessee ...
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wormil posted:All the trendy new bourbon I've tasted lacked depth and IMO costs about 3x what it's worth, so I stick with main distilleries. What whiskys have you tried outside bourbon? Irish, Scotch, Rye, Tennessee ... I drink a fair amount of rye, mainly Rittenhouse which is my cocktail staple. Never tried Irish or Tennessee whiskey. Generally not a fan of scotch- I don’t much care for the floral flavors that have been present in those I’ve tried. I keep a bottle of Japanese whiskey around for when I want something lighter and more delicate, but that’s a rare mood.
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Oct 24, 2020 01:16
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I really like Dickle rye if you can find it. Not a bourbon I know, but it's definitely a rye I keep in rotation.
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Oct 24, 2020 01:41
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New Riff rye is my go to these days for drinking neat. If you don't like the floral part of scotch, give an Islay peated one a try perhaps.
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Oct 24, 2020 04:23
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Writers Tears Double Oak is real good. My goodness.
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Oct 24, 2020 04:45
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Anonymous Robot posted:I drink a fair amount of rye, mainly Rittenhouse which is my cocktail staple. Never tried Irish or Tennessee whiskey. Generally not a fan of scotch- I don’t much care for the floral flavors that have been present in those I’ve tried. I keep a bottle of Japanese whiskey around for when I want something lighter and more delicate, but that’s a rare mood. You want something bold for a cocktail right, maybe you could look into more complex flavor combinations rather than going for more expensive whiskey. I don't like to go cheap but $25-30 is my ceiling for a cocktail bourbon or rye. Is this for old fashioneds or something else?
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I drink a lot of old fashioneds, yeah. I also often drink a variation of a bourbon sidecar. That’s mainly why I was asking about a bourbon with a lot of body that stands up in a drink; anything expensive will just blend into a more complex drink anyhow, I understand that.
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Got a bottle of michters rye single barrel, enjoying it so far. I don't think there's actually that much rye in it, it's more peppery than spicy but enjoyable none the less.
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Anonymous Robot posted:I drink a fair amount of rye, mainly Rittenhouse which is my cocktail staple. Never tried Irish or Tennessee whiskey. Generally not a fan of scotch- I don’t much care for the floral flavors that have been present in those I’ve tried. I keep a bottle of Japanese whiskey around for when I want something lighter and more delicate, but that’s a rare mood.
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Oct 27, 2020 10:38
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I picked up a bottle of Weller 12 for about $30. It may just be because I went into it with low expectations and thinking it's hyped just because of its rarity, but I'm pretty blown away. It's hitting all the notes I like in wheated bourbons, plus some additional funkiness I'm having trouble putting my finger on, without being too high proof to enjoy every day. I'm going to have a hard time rationing this.
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Oct 28, 2020 02:29
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What's up with Laphroaig Select and why is it cheaper than the 10? It seems like it gets a bit fancier with the different woods while being overall aged less years, yes? I think I can take that tradeoff to at least try it.
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I really enjoy lots of varieties of Laphroaig but I found the Select woefully inadequate compared to the 10. Select is the entry-level / budget line and to me, it tastes like it as well. The 10 isn't that much more expensive, and definitely worth the extra few quid. If you like Laphroaig and you want something a bit different, then I'd recommend the Quarter Cask, which is a very smooth, very drinkable dram and you can usually find it for a similar price. (Of course, you may have had it already!)
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Is Weller 107 Store Pick worth picking up at $70? My local store got a couple cases but I don't think I've ever paid for than $45 for bourbon
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If it's from a store with a good reputation for picks, I'd do it
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Oct 29, 2020 02:37
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I bought a couple Glencairns from Bed Bath & Beyond so the should be legit but the rims are slightly uneven. Is this normal?
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Oct 29, 2020 21:44
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All the better to nose gently caress that old rear end barley juice.
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Oct 29, 2020 22:03
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Casu Marzu posted:All the better to nose gently caress that old rear end barley juice. Mods?
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Virginia ABC is going to have a few bottles first come first serve in early November. * Elijah Craig 18 Year Bourbon * Weller Full Proof Bourbon * E.H. Taylor Jr. Barrel Proof Bourbon * E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel Bourbo From what I can tell, only the 18 year is insanely priced. Any recommendations? 4 roses small batch is currently my go to but I also like WT101. I like BT but I don’t think it’s worth chasing down around here.
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Weller Full Proof and EHT barrel proof are the chasers in that selection
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Deceptive Thinker posted:Weller Full Proof and EHT barrel proof are the chasers in that selection What do you think is a decent price for either of them?
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nwin posted:What do you think is a decent price for either of them? Msrp is $50 (wfp) and $75 (eht) I think but under $100 is a good price for either
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Josh Lyman posted:I bought a couple Glencairns from Bed Bath & Beyond so the should be legit but the rims are slightly uneven. Is this normal? Like with champagne, we should be using wine glasses for everything.
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Toebone posted:Is Weller 107 Store Pick worth picking up at $70? My local store got a couple cases but I don't think I've ever paid for than $45 for bourbon That's pretty rough. Just two years ago I was still getting Eagle Rare store picks for $35. I think I would go as high as maybe $50 personally for a Weller 107 pick but it's really a question of how much you like the stuff and how much disposable income you're fine with lighting on fire. If you're a big Weller fan with deep pockets that's probably a solid buy just to give it a try.
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nwin posted:Virginia ABC is going to have a few bottles first come first serve in early November. Ardbeg 10 seems to have the largest percentage discount and I’m happy to pick up another bottle for $49. I would also consider Oban 14 and Talisker 10 for some variety but they’re still $80 and $60 so only $5 off.
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I generally drink nicer irishes and bourbon straight or rocks, but I always try and keep a cheap (well, cheap for Australia - $40au is about as little as you can pay for a bottle of spirits here) bottle of whiskey for soda water highballs, my preferred knock off or weekend daytime drinks. Usually tullamore dew, hogs, dickels or even jack if it's on sale for 30ish. On a whim I picked up a bottle of seagrams vo. What gives? With soda water it tastes like vodka and sprite lol, hardly any whiskey notes at all. It's refreshing and gets me drunk, but I don't really understand, is it a Canadian whiskey thing or is it one of those 'legally couldn't be called whiskey in most jurisdictions' cheapo deals?
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Curious where people are getting Advent calendars from this year.......
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How do store picks work? Do they send someone to sample a barrel (seems unlikely) and purchase accordingly or something? I guess what I'm wondering is why would a store pick bottle be any different from the regular product?
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