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I have that problem around here, not some much mark ups but just getting some rarer stuff is the problem. I haven’t found Eagle Rare since Christmas. The guy at the liquor store by work says he normally gets some in once a month in his Tuesday shipment and it’s gone that day. Normally I find some stuff like 4 roses small batch ($32.99) and single barrel, basil, wild turkey, I did find some rare bread barrel proof ( $47.19)and a long branch this past week (I regret not pulling the trigger one of them) knob creek, bulleit, high west rye, wild turkey, woodford reserve.

I think my next bourbon purchase is gonna be bardstown fusion ($51.99) I’ve also been thinking about old elk ($55.99)

What do you guys think of these prices? What’s the best site you guys use to find MSRP?

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I find it interesting. Some peanut, caramel and cinnamon flavors with a long finish. I like it, so I had a second dram tonight. -(P

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Chayse, the four roses small batch seems reasonable. It is about 35 to 37 bucks here.

I saw a local Kansas bourbon at the local liquor store that I am interested in trying.

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Blanton's isn't too hard for me to find, but I just don't chase it. If I see it, I'll grab it just to get the toppers. I agree with Tom that is it too light for me.

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Right now I am hunting Penelope Four Grains Toasted Barrel Strength. I had the Rose version of it and liked it a lot, lots of vanilla and berries flavor to me.

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I've got one shop near me that carriers Penelope, and they only are stocking two facings at a time. I've been told the local distributors have access, but stores worry carry it, it boggles my mind. Good luck on finding any of the toasted series.

The other major issue locally is finding near MSRP on anything that is allocated. Hell I saw Blantons the other day for $145, damn highway robbery prices!

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I Read That "Little Book Chapter 5" Is Coming Out This Summer For $124.99 Retail. Are These Any Good???

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I had a guy at a local grocery who would set one aside for me about twice a year, $54. He is retired now, so the only Blanton's I've seen this year is at secondary prices. I would certainly buy if I saw it near MSRP, but probably just to use as trade bait.

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Nice, I like the Tagalong too, Tony. :dr :tu

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I will keep a lookout, Tony.

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Rare Breed is certainly a fair price at $47.

I rarely buy from sites online, prices just never seem to be reasonable. Add in shipping, and it's too much unless it's something you can't do without.

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I will look for a bar with a bottle and try a pour or two first, Greg.

I liked Little Book 2, went through a bottle that I believe was $89.

Little Book 3 is the one all the bourbon guys rave about. I have a bottle and don't like it much.

Tried LB4 in a bar, not my jam at all. Easy pass.

I'll take a look at what the recipe for LB5 is, and probably have that pour before making any purchases.

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Little Kentucky Chew last night....

https://i.imgur.com/zHLk0sd.jpg

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Holy crap! I've never been a fan of Blanton's, even at around $50. For $145 I can get nine bottles of WT101, five Elijah Craig Small Batch, or four Four Roses Single Barrel, any of which I'd enjoy a lot more. :)

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Well exactly. It is crazy how stores will just wildly and randomly mark up allocated bottles. I'll happily go for some store picks and single barrel bottles before paying out the ass for something I don't even want.

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Today’s wild price gouging adventures around Albany…
Elmer T Lee Single Barrel $300
Old Fitz 14 year Bottled in Bond (2020 national release) $500

Good news though, I found another bottle I was looking for, for Shack!

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No need, found it today at the district store in Dallas. Penelope Barrel Strength Four Grains. I believe this is the third rendition of the series, clocking in at 111 proof. Just opened it up and taste great so far. The other bottle, the Texas Select, is a toasted version. I'll try that tomorrow. -(P

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...pSnWpgH-X2.jpg

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Glad you found the Penelope, Tony. :tu

Store not far from here that's known for its picks just offered their Jack Daniels SiB Barrel Proof pick yesterday which sold out quickly. I had a friend snag me a couple, which is great because my other JDBP pick is just about toast.

Last night had some 2015 Booker's (shocking, I know).

https://i.imgur.com/VkFNNrG.jpg

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Smoked Woodford reserve old fashioned

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Some more of this. Have a new store pick coming so I can finish this one off as desired.

https://i.imgur.com/5pZ8thR.jpg

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:tu You Still Favor Booker's???

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Booker's is my Number 1 for sure, Greg. But I've never had lots of unicorns, so there's always a chance for a new one. :D

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Should be some good stuff at Shack!

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Lots of good whiskey last week visiting my family, one standout was a sip from the Sagamore "Ryemagnac" a collab between Julios and Binny's. 4 year rye with a second maturation of 3.5 years in an Armagnac barrel. Drinking it blind I wouldn't even be able to tell you what spirit it was, wish I had grabbed a bottle for myself when they were available, it's not often you get something that unique

I have a vague memory of you posting something last year and me saying "F*&% I wish I was going to Shack." Can't remember now what it was, but looking forward to having a few drinks together :)

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Didn't notice you will be there! Will be great to see you again after such a long time! I gather it will be you alone? When will you be arriving?

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The cards played right for me this year, getting in Thursday night with a couple of the CO guys (well coming in with Peter and Glenn, although Glenn is an AZ guy now). Really looking forward to catching up

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Most excellent!

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Picked up a Woodford reserve Double oaked today after reading so many good reviews on it. $56 before tax which came out to be about $62.

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Thanks to Hugh, Ben, Peter, Gary and others for some great pours at The Shack! :)

Thanks to Mike for hooking up the Booker's! :)

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First time trying EHTaylor Single Barrel last night at QT's bar. I would likely never buy a bottle unless it was a store pick, just too big a crapshoot buying these. Over this particular bottle, I'd have taken EHT Small Batch instead at a fraction of the price.

https://i.imgur.com/qaONwB9.jpg

Other pours last night were Russell SiB and Booker's Shiny Barrel.

https://i.imgur.com/kQMy0qi.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/lqowvAL.jpg

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https://i.imgur.com/c9KruHA.jpg

Bottle Kill Monday

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Nice! I still think A120 is the best ECBP I've had, but B520 doesn't suck either. I picked up a B521 not too long ago, but I've heard not-so-stellar reviews on it (compared to other batches) so I'll probably just sit on it for a while and be glad I have it when they eventually ditch the 12 year statement. Too many other bottles that I'm excited about opening, and not enough drinking time in the day anyways

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C919 is still my fave, Ben. From the ones I've had, B520 is up there. Maybe I'll revisit A120 this week.

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Stephanie grabbed this owner's pick for me. The owner calls it "Wheat Slayer".


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...92f7242f_c.jpg

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Nice grab! Those picks are always really tasty, killer price point on them too, I've yet to find a bad bottle of it

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Love those, James, and the Ezra Brooks DCs too. :tu

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What Proof Is That, James? I Wonder If I Would Like It?

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It's 113. I haven't opened it yet but will give some feedback when I do.

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:tu

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https://i.imgur.com/Ob2NhpH.jpg

At the price point, it's definitely worth grabbing.

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Anyone Tried Jim Beam Old Tub???
Review Said It Was Pretty Good For The Price ($29.95) At 100 Proof.
https://www.jimbeam.com/en/bourbons/jim-beam-old-tub/

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Yes. I have had several bottles of Old Tub. Solid pour and great for the price point. One chain here is now considering it as allocated. -(P

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:tu

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Haven't bought the Old Tub yet, which is surprising because it's Beam and it's priced right. Maybe the scores of Booker's and Knob Creek keep me from getting too much more Beam. :r

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Old Tub is all peanuts, moreso than other beam products in my opinion. I like it but don't drink it often, I made some cracker jack old fashioneds with it a while back and they were amazing (using a cocktail syrup) but definitely go into it expecting peanuts. Overall it's a great product, like Early Times it never hurts to have a cheap solid 100 proofer around :tu

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Cracked a new JD BP pick last night, another legit entry. Flavor and a lil slap in the face. :D

https://i.imgur.com/a3lQLlM.jpg

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Thanks, Admiral & Ben! What's The Price Point On Your Pick-Up, Admiral?

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$64 before tax, Greg.