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Good bourbon?

Discussion in 'General' started by PistolPete, Nov 17, 2020.

  1. R1Racer99

    R1Racer99 Banned

    Ha, that’s probably why I don’t do the points thing at Total Wine even though I go every week. $3k a year maybe, definitely not ten.

    I don’t know how reselling bottles online works but I have friends who work at restaurants that can get a bunch of these at cost. My buddy has a bottle of Buffalo Trace OFC that they bought for $2k and they’re selling for like 6-$8k online.
     
  2. rd400racer

    rd400racer Well-Known Member

    We found a local Bourbon club for the bottle of Pappys 10 year we found in mom's cabinet when she passed. Got $2K for it.
     
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  3. Tristan

    Tristan Well-Known Member

    Good thing stores here don't do any points system...then I'd be faced with the reality of how much I spend
     
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  4. cpettit

    cpettit Well-Known Member

    It is indeed insane. I've seen that bottle on the shelf for $3500 (even at that i would never buy it). To me it's like wine.... the difference between a $20 bottle and a $100 bottle is noticeable and maybe even worth it depending on who you are. The difference between a $100 bottle and $1000 bottle? Probably not so much and you might even taste a tinge of regret in there.
     
  5. JBraun

    JBraun Well-Known Member

    Okay bourbon snobs; $300 to spend on one bottle. Go.
     
  6. thrak410

    thrak410 My member is well known

    6x Devil's Cut. :D
     
  7. lopitt85

    lopitt85 Well-Known Member

    Never done it...never will so I can't advise.

    My cap is around $80-100 a bottle. Anything pricier is out of my league.
     
  8. socalrider

    socalrider pathetic and rude

    That's not how bourbon and the market works unfortunately. What can you get where you are shopping? Head up the the Ralph's in Del Mar, ask for the liquor manager Jeff, and ask if he has anything on the back shelf he can get you. Tell him you are related to Norman and Pat. He could find a rare bottle he hasn't put on the shelf, or he may be out. 50/50.


    Now, if you just want a good, mass produced bourbon, I would look for any of the EH Taylor brand. Should be some at some bottle shop down in IB ( I think that's where you are) and it won't run you 300 but it's a quality bottle.
     
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  9. rhinorsv

    rhinorsv Well-Known Member

    WL Weller 12yr Wheated Bourbon. I’ve seen it for as low as $249. Best drink for the money to me.
     
  10. rhinorsv

    rhinorsv Well-Known Member

    Also less than $100 is look at full Redwood Empire catalog. Just ordered two more and am waiting for the wheated version to be back up for sale.
     
  11. younglion

    younglion Well-Known Member

    I buy $35 Wild Turkey 101 and if given the choice, I'd take 8 of those over 1-$300 bottle. :beer:
     
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  12. rhinorsv

    rhinorsv Well-Known Member

    All relative fella.
     
  13. ClemsonsR6

    ClemsonsR6 Well-Known Member

    you like dog shit, so you'll probably like W12.
     
  14. ClemsonsR6

    ClemsonsR6 Well-Known Member

    @JBraun What's the occasion?
     
  15. tony 340

    tony 340 Well-Known Member

    Wife brought home some Traverse city whiskey Co last night. Was really good
     
  16. auminer

    auminer Renaissance Redneck

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  17. Senna

    Senna Well-Known Member

    I'll second anything EHT. EHT Single Barrel is my all-time favorite bourbon and I've had some good shit over the years. A close second is Midwinter Night's Dram when it was contracted out to the Indiana distillery.
     
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  18. JBraun

    JBraun Well-Known Member

    This is just a conflict management strategy among friends. Long and short: A couple of weeks ago, I was supposed to be running a marathon with some friends. I had to bail so I could head to Florida and help my parents with flood damage. They paid me back for my share of our lodging, which was unnecessary.

    Years ago we agreed that in situations like this, the unclaimed funds must be used toward a single bottle of whiskey. In this case it's $300, which is more than I would ever spend. Buffalo Trace is always on the shelf for $24 and that's good enough for me.
     
  19. socalrider

    socalrider pathetic and rude

    Garrison brothers, should be around 250 for their top of the line @JBraun and should be available at total wine or bevmo.
    Hey! Found something you'll love on Total Wine:

    https://www.totalwine.com/p/159739750

    It's HOT. Like when I drink it I feel like I should be out in a Wyoming in -20 degrees winter.
     
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  20. 05Yamabomber

    05Yamabomber Dammit Haga

    Your best bet is to go into Bevmo. Go to the website first, there are plenty in the price range of $250-$300. Then find which store has them in stock. There are quite a few in San Diego. Then buy one that is in stock. I know there is also a Bourbon distributor in Old Town that carries high end bourbon but cant recall the name at the moment.

    $326
    https://bevmo.com/products/80163
    In stock in Carmel Mtn

    I will never know what this caliber of whiskey will taste like as I would never spend that kind of cash on alcohol. Unless I am just rich, which at the moment is not in the plans.
     
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