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  • bflynn1bflynn1 Posts: 1,394
    bbiggs said:
    Blantons has been extremely hard to find lately in the Chicago area. I found a local store today that tells me they have it for $60 over the phone. I go to pick it up...$90! WTF. I passed on it out of principle. What are most of you paying for it these days? 
    Found a bottle on local Craigslist for $40
  • bbiggsbbiggs Posts: 6,950
    bflynn1 said:
    bbiggs said:
    Blantons has been extremely hard to find lately in the Chicago area. I found a local store today that tells me they have it for $60 over the phone. I go to pick it up...$90! WTF. I passed on it out of principle. What are most of you paying for it these days? 
    Found a bottle on local Craigslist for $40
    That’s a steal. It’s legit? 
  • bflynn1bflynn1 Posts: 1,394
    bbiggs said:
    bflynn1 said:
    bbiggs said:
    Blantons has been extremely hard to find lately in the Chicago area. I found a local store today that tells me they have it for $60 over the phone. I go to pick it up...$90! WTF. I passed on it out of principle. What are most of you paying for it these days? 
    Found a bottle on local Craigslist for $40
    That’s a steal. It’s legit? 
    Yep, still in the sealed box and everything. I've since opened it and it's the real deal. I don't think he really knew what he had. It was a gift from someone and he said he doesn't drink whiskey. I've not seen them go for a ton of money (your $90 matches the highest I've personally seen) but he certainly could've at least gotten the $60 face value back for it.
  • bbiggsbbiggs Posts: 6,950
    bflynn1 said:
    bbiggs said:
    bflynn1 said:
    bbiggs said:
    Blantons has been extremely hard to find lately in the Chicago area. I found a local store today that tells me they have it for $60 over the phone. I go to pick it up...$90! WTF. I passed on it out of principle. What are most of you paying for it these days? 
    Found a bottle on local Craigslist for $40
    That’s a steal. It’s legit? 
    Yep, still in the sealed box and everything. I've since opened it and it's the real deal. I don't think he really knew what he had. It was a gift from someone and he said he doesn't drink whiskey. I've not seen them go for a ton of money (your $90 matches the highest I've personally seen) but he certainly could've at least gotten the $60 face value back for it.
    Awesome score for you bud! 
  • Jvfireman416Jvfireman416 Posts: 95
    To me Bookers is still boss. If you get a chance try the E. H. Taylor Single Barrel. At $57.00 a bottle its a steal. Also to change flavor profile a bit I recommend Whistle Pig Rye. Cheap sipper? E.H. Taylor small batch, Eagle Rare, and 1792 all very good for less than $30 
  • Jvfireman416Jvfireman416 Posts: 95
    Oh.... I had a bottle of Pappy 15 year a couple years ago. Most stores sell it here for about $600 and up. I got for $200 so said wtf you only live once. It was great. $500 better than Bookers? Not even close.
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,283
    Jvfireman416 said:
    Oh.... I had a bottle of Pappy 15 year a couple years ago. Most stores sell it here for about $600 and up. I got for $200 so said wtf you only live once. It was great. $500 better than Bookers? Not even close.
    Agreed.  If I find a bottle, which I have, for under $500 I'll buy the 20,23.  No way I'm paying retail for these.  It's not worth it.
  • HesCalledDyerHesCalledDyer Posts: 16,432
    This thread is making me want to restock my cabinet.  The only bottles I have currently are a Russian Standard vodka and a No. Ten gin.
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  • BRAIN0FJAYBRAIN0FJAY Posts: 989
    Been away for a little while...  Glad to see this thread is still alive.  I had some kind of crazy good bourbon / beer hunting season.  Anyone else?
    ...So much talk it makes no sense at all...
  • buck502000buck502000 Posts: 8,951
    Going to a tasting tonight 10&12 year old, respectfully. 
  • Jvfireman416Jvfireman416 Posts: 95
    buck502000 said:
    Going to a tasting tonight 10&12 year old, respectfully. 
    The old Rip Van Winkle.... color me green
  • buck502000buck502000 Posts: 8,951
    Jvfireman416 said:
    buck502000 said:
    Going to a tasting tonight 10&12 year old, respectfully. 
    The old Rip Van Winkle.... color me green
    I liked the 12 - had some Stag Jr. As well.  I was out the door for around 50 bucks LoL 
  • Jvfireman416Jvfireman416 Posts: 95
    Stagg Jr is crap which was disappointing considering that the original is amongst the best I have ever had.
  • buck502000buck502000 Posts: 8,951
    edited February 2018
    Is 300 for 12 year lot B reserve a good price?
  • Jvfireman416Jvfireman416 Posts: 95
    buck502000 said:
    Is 300 for 12 year lot B reserve a good price?
    buck502000 said:
    Is 300 for 12 year lot B reserve a good price?
    I once paid 300 for 15 year. Little high for Rip
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,283
    buck502000 said:
    Is 300 for 12 year lot B reserve a good price?
    It's not great but I've seen them go for $600.
  • buck502000buck502000 Posts: 8,951
    tempo_n_groove said:
    buck502000 said:
    Is 300 for 12 year lot B reserve a good price?
    It's not great but I've seen them go for $600.
    I’m going to pick it up for a friend 
  • RS151862RS151862 Posts: 2,640
    There’s another limited release lottery in PA this week.

    •  Booker's Kentucky Straight Rye 13 Year Old, $599.99, 12 bottles (9 for individual consumers, 3 for licensees)   
    •      Four Roses Limited Edition 2017, a blend of 15-, 13-, and 12-year-old bourbons, $124.99, 101 bottles (76 for individual consumers, 25 for licensees) 
    •      Parker's Heritage Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 11th Edition, 11 Year Old, $139.99, 120 bottles (90 for individual consumers, 30 for licensees) 
    •      Elmer T. Lee Straight Bourbon Whiskey, $37.99, 432 bottles (324 for individual consumers, 108 for licensees)

    I can’t believe anyone would pay $600 for the Bookers, but good luck to anyone that enters.
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  • BRAIN0FJAYBRAIN0FJAY Posts: 989
    buck502000 said:
    Is 300 for 12 year lot B reserve a good price?
    Been seeing 2016 and 2017 selling in the $400-450 range, for whatever it’s worth.
    ...So much talk it makes no sense at all...
  • BRAIN0FJAYBRAIN0FJAY Posts: 989
    RS151862 said:
    There’s another limited release lottery in PA this week.

    •  Booker's Kentucky Straight Rye 13 Year Old, $599.99, 12 bottles (9 for individual consumers, 3 for licensees)   
    •      Four Roses Limited Edition 2017, a blend of 15-, 13-, and 12-year-old bourbons, $124.99, 101 bottles (76 for individual consumers, 25 for licensees) 
    •      Parker's Heritage Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 11th Edition, 11 Year Old, $139.99, 120 bottles (90 for individual consumers, 30 for licensees) 
    •      Elmer T. Lee Straight Bourbon Whiskey, $37.99, 432 bottles (324 for individual consumers, 108 for licensees)

    I can’t believe anyone would pay $600 for the Bookers, but good luck to anyone that enters.
    Full blown secondary on the Booker’s.  Wouldn’t be that way if self-proclaimed experts would cease their “whiskey (bourbon) of the year” nonsense.  This market is effed up.  I’d pay the ask on the other three.
    ...So much talk it makes no sense at all...
  • RS151862RS151862 Posts: 2,640
    BRAIN0FJAY said:
    RS151862 said:
    There’s another limited release lottery in PA this week.

    •  Booker's Kentucky Straight Rye 13 Year Old, $599.99, 12 bottles (9 for individual consumers, 3 for licensees)   
    •      Four Roses Limited Edition 2017, a blend of 15-, 13-, and 12-year-old bourbons, $124.99, 101 bottles (76 for individual consumers, 25 for licensees) 
    •      Parker's Heritage Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 11th Edition, 11 Year Old, $139.99, 120 bottles (90 for individual consumers, 30 for licensees) 
    •      Elmer T. Lee Straight Bourbon Whiskey, $37.99, 432 bottles (324 for individual consumers, 108 for licensees)

    I can’t believe anyone would pay $600 for the Bookers, but good luck to anyone that enters.
    Full blown secondary on the Booker’s.  Wouldn’t be that way if self-proclaimed experts would cease their “whiskey (bourbon) of the year” nonsense.  This market is effed up.  I’d pay the ask on the other three.
    I only entered for the Elmer’s and the Four Roses. I’ve had the Parkers a few times before and wasnt blown away. Certainly not worth $140.
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  • BRAIN0FJAYBRAIN0FJAY Posts: 989
    RS151862 said:
    I only entered for the Elmer’s and the Four Roses. I’ve had the Parkers a few times before and wasnt blown away. Certainly not worth $140.
    Good luck; The 4R is delightful.
    ...So much talk it makes no sense at all...
  • Jvfireman416Jvfireman416 Posts: 95
    Bookers bourbon is awesome so assume the Rye would be good. I might be the one person who feels 4R is just ok
  • Horse2345Horse2345 Posts: 3,277
    Is $750 canadian good for a 10 and a 12 year old?
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  • BRAIN0FJAYBRAIN0FJAY Posts: 989
    Horse2345 said:
    Is $750 canadian good for a 10 and a 12 year old?
    I'm not sure of (a) the conversion rate and/or (b) the availability of either in Canada.   In US$, the 10-Year usually goes for $350-400 and the 12-Year goes for around $450 on the secondary market.  
    ...So much talk it makes no sense at all...
  • Horse2345Horse2345 Posts: 3,277
    UBRAIN0FJAY said:
    Horse2345 said:
    Is $750 canadian good for a 10 and a 12 year old?
    I'm not sure of (a) the conversion rate and/or (b) the availability of either in Canada.   In US$, the 10-Year usually goes for $350-400 and the 12-Year goes for around $450 on the secondary market.  
    Thanks! Sounds like its a good deal then, conversion works out close to 30% so thats around $525 us for both
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  • Horse2345Horse2345 Posts: 3,277
    Bit the bullet and bought a 10 and a 12.
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  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,283
    Horse2345 said:
    Bit the bullet and bought a 10 and a 12.
    What did you end up paying for them?
  • Horse2345Horse2345 Posts: 3,277
    tempo_n_groove said:
    Horse2345 said:
    Bit the bullet and bought a 10 and a 12.
    What did you end up paying for them?
    $750 Canadian so about $525 US
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  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,283
    Horse2345 said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    Horse2345 said:
    Bit the bullet and bought a 10 and a 12.
    What did you end up paying for them?
    $750 Canadian so about $525 US
    Not bad.

    Enjoy!  Actually let us know when you do crack them open.
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