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  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 42,863
    edited January 30
    dudeman said:
    I bought a bottle of Woodford Reserve Double Oaked today. $60.00. That stuff is damn good and makes me question why I would spend more than that on a bottle of bourbon. 

    There is so much good stuff that is affordable and not allocated, it almost makes it seem like cheating. 
    I will look for that.  Nice price.

    Whats the proof?  I usually only look at higher proofs.
  • markymark550
    markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,293
    tempo_n_groove said:
    dudeman said:
    I bought a bottle of Woodford Reserve Double Oaked today. $60.00. That stuff is damn good and makes me question why I would spend more than that on a bottle of bourbon. 

    There is so much good stuff that is affordable and not allocated, it almost makes it seem like cheating. 
    I will look for that.  Nice price.

    Whats the proof?  I usually only look at higher proofs.
    90.4

    Both standard and double oaked are same proof.
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,271
    Had a chance to go to EverNorth today. Made it in just enough time to grab a couple bottles, one rye and one single barrel bourbon. "Essence", I believe they are called. Excited to try them!

    Also, their facility is really cool, awesome cat hanging around and the guy behind the counter is great. Very knowledgeable and friendly. I could easily spend way too much time and money there.
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  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,372
    dudeman said:
    I bought a bottle of Woodford Reserve Double Oaked today. $60.00. That stuff is damn good and makes me question why I would spend more than that on a bottle of bourbon. 

    There is so much good stuff that is affordable and not allocated, it almost makes it seem like cheating. 
    Woodford Double Oaked will always have a spot in my collection.  Great stuff!  I've also given that to people who aren't whisky fans and I don't recall one person not liking it.
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,271
    Agreed. I am on my second bottle and I think it will be a staple in my collection. 

    I have really been liking the Heaven's Door Refuge Rye and Ascension Kentucky Strait Bourbon lately, too. Those will both be shelf bottles for me for as long as I can get them. Both are pretty reasonably priced which is also welcome.
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,271
    edited February 7


    Fucking Costco today. One bottle just sitting alone on the shelf. No display or price tag.
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  • pearldavidson
    pearldavidson Posts: 1,927
    dudeman said:


    Fucking Costco today. One bottle just sitting alone on the shelf. No display or price tag.
    Great score!  You're not happy with that price?  I usually pay around $50 if I ever find it.
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,271
    pearldavidson said:
    dudeman said:


    Fucking Costco today. One bottle just sitting alone on the shelf. No display or price tag.
    Great score!  You're not happy with that price?  I usually pay around $50 if I ever find it.
    No, I'm very happy with the price. Around here, it is very difficult to find and the last bottle I saw on a shelf was $120.00.

    It was just dumb luck to find a bottle for MSRP and Costco is about the last place on Earth I expected to see it.
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  • pearldavidson
    pearldavidson Posts: 1,927
    dudeman said:
    pearldavidson said:
    dudeman said:


    Fucking Costco today. One bottle just sitting alone on the shelf. No display or price tag.
    Great score!  You're not happy with that price?  I usually pay around $50 if I ever find it.
    No, I'm very happy with the price. Around here, it is very difficult to find and the last bottle I saw on a shelf was $120.00.

    It was just dumb luck to find a bottle for MSRP and Costco is about the last place on Earth I expected to see it.
    Man! Awesome find!  I haven't stumbled across a bottle of Rare in over a year.  To be fair, I haven't tried hard enough to find one tho.
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,271
    pearldavidson said:
    dudeman said:
    pearldavidson said:
    dudeman said:


    Fucking Costco today. One bottle just sitting alone on the shelf. No display or price tag.
    Great score!  You're not happy with that price?  I usually pay around $50 if I ever find it.
    No, I'm very happy with the price. Around here, it is very difficult to find and the last bottle I saw on a shelf was $120.00.

    It was just dumb luck to find a bottle for MSRP and Costco is about the last place on Earth I expected to see it.
    Man! Awesome find!  I haven't stumbled across a bottle of Rare in over a year.  To be fair, I haven't tried hard enough to find one tho.
    I kind of feel like I should buy a lottery ticket today because I seldom have good luck like this. Haha
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • pearldavidson
    pearldavidson Posts: 1,927
    dudeman said:
    pearldavidson said:
    dudeman said:
    pearldavidson said:
    dudeman said:


    Fucking Costco today. One bottle just sitting alone on the shelf. No display or price tag.
    Great score!  You're not happy with that price?  I usually pay around $50 if I ever find it.
    No, I'm very happy with the price. Around here, it is very difficult to find and the last bottle I saw on a shelf was $120.00.

    It was just dumb luck to find a bottle for MSRP and Costco is about the last place on Earth I expected to see it.
    Man! Awesome find!  I haven't stumbled across a bottle of Rare in over a year.  To be fair, I haven't tried hard enough to find one tho.
    I kind of feel like I should buy a lottery ticket today because I seldom have good luck like this. Haha
    Yes. Yes, you should. Or bet a shit load of money on the Super Bowl haha
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,271


    I had a little bit of this with a friend a few nights ago. This has got to be one of the best bourbon experiences I've had so far. Very complex with a great mouth feel and the finish hangs on like crazy. It is the easiest drinking, most satisfying higher proof bourbon I think I've tried. I actually went back to EverNorth to get another bottle but it was all sold out. For $60.00ish, I think it is a terrific bargain, too. Those guys are killing it!
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,372
    dudeman said:
    pearldavidson said:
    dudeman said:


    Fucking Costco today. One bottle just sitting alone on the shelf. No display or price tag.
    Great score!  You're not happy with that price?  I usually pay around $50 if I ever find it.
    No, I'm very happy with the price. Around here, it is very difficult to find and the last bottle I saw on a shelf was $120.00.

    It was just dumb luck to find a bottle for MSRP and Costco is about the last place on Earth I expected to see it.
    The Costco near me is often a great spot to find allocated or hard to find bottles.  Only real reason I have a membership.  haha
  • markymark550
    markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,293
    Just saw that the 4 Roses distillery was sold for $775M
  • Gern Blansten
    Gern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 23,225
    dudeman said:


    Fucking Costco today. One bottle just sitting alone on the shelf. No display or price tag.
    wow...I never get that lucky
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  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,951
    That's great.  I've never seen Eagle Rare at my Costco.  Good call on these street tacos too!

    Picked up a bottle of EH Taylor last week.  Was sitting right on the service desk at my local spot.  $60 didn't seem too bad.
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,271
    Indifference71 said:
    That's great.  I've never seen Eagle Rare at my Costco.  Good call on these street tacos too!

    Picked up a bottle of EH Taylor last week.  Was sitting right on the service desk at my local spot.  $60 didn't seem too bad.
    $60.00 for EH Taylor is a steal around here. A local spot has a few bottles for the low low price of $150.00.

    I was lucky early on and I got Eagle Rare and Blanton's for damn close to MSRP. Since the, just about any allocated bourbon I've found is ridiculously priced.
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  • Bentleyspop
    Bentleyspop Craft Beer Brewery, Colorado Posts: 11,854
    When I saw this sign at one of my local bottle shops I almost swerved off the road. Never thought I'd see either product on a sale sign.

  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,271
    Bentleyspop said:
    When I saw this sign at one of my local bottle shops I almost swerved off the road. Never thought I'd see either product on a sale sign.


    Nice find! Did you get a bottle of the Weller Special Reserve? If so, how do you like it,? (Assuming you tried it or have had it before.)
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  • Bentleyspop
    Bentleyspop Craft Beer Brewery, Colorado Posts: 11,854
    dudeman said:
    Bentleyspop said:
    When I saw this sign at one of my local bottle shops I almost swerved off the road. Never thought I'd see either product on a sale sign.


    Nice find! Did you get a bottle of the Weller Special Reserve? If so, how do you like it,? (Assuming you tried it or have had it before.)
    I bought neither. I no longer drink high octane beers. Keep my ABV below 7.5
    As for the Wellers I don't drink bourbon. Though I have tried it on numerous occasions. Even have a bottle for when someone wants to try it.

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