Whiskey Clique

Gern Blansten

Jumb0 said:

Snagged a bottle of Blanton's today

Retail?

Jumb0

$90 after tax...so pretty close? Not sure what a bottle cost before allocation madness set in

mca47

Jumb0 said:

$90 after tax...so pretty close? Not sure what a bottle cost before allocation madness set in

I believe legit MSRP is around $60.  

Gern Blansten

Jumb0 said:

$90 after tax...so pretty close? Not sure what a bottle cost before allocation madness set in

I would have paid $90. Never see it on a shelf here....last time I visited Buffalo Trace it was the pick of the day so I have been saving it

Bentleyspop

Jumb0 said:

$90 after tax...so pretty close? Not sure what a bottle cost before allocation madness set in

Sazerac brands MSRP is 60-65
Anything higher is price gouging

Bentleyspop

Here's a tequila aged in a Blantons Barrel

BIGDaddyWil

Has anybody seen any Jack Daniel's 10 year old batch 2 or 12 year old batch 2?  It supposed to be released around the end of March.  I wouldn't mind grabbing a bottle of each.  I'm sure it's heavily allocated.

mca47

BIGDaddyWil said:

Has anybody seen any Jack Daniel's 10 year old batch 2 or 12 year old batch 2?  It supposed to be released around the end of March.  I wouldn't mind grabbing a bottle of each.  I'm sure it's heavily allocated.

It should be out now.  That said, I haven't seen it.  If I can, I'd like to get one of each, but I def want to get my hands on the 12.  I've heard nothing but awesome reviews about it.

mca47

Gern Blansten said:

Jumb0 said:

$90 after tax...so pretty close? Not sure what a bottle cost before allocation madness set in

I would have paid $90. Never see it on a shelf here....last time I visited Buffalo Trace it was the pick of the day so I have been saving it

I've only gotten one at $60.  That was like 2 years ago.  I still have 2/3 of a bottle.  For $60, it's good, but there are better bottles out there at the same price, IMHO.  I would never pay over MSRP if I ever saw another...and the only reason I'd get another is because I may not see one again for 5 years!  hahaha

Indifference71

mca47 said:

Gern Blansten said:

Jumb0 said:

$90 after tax...so pretty close? Not sure what a bottle cost before allocation madness set in

I would have paid $90. Never see it on a shelf here....last time I visited Buffalo Trace it was the pick of the day so I have been saving it

I've only gotten one at $60.  That was like 2 years ago.  I still have 2/3 of a bottle.  For $60, it's good, but there are better bottles out there at the same price, IMHO.  I would never pay over MSRP if I ever saw another...and the only reason I'd get another is because I may not see one again for 5 years!  hahaha

Yeah I'll never pay above retail for anything anymore.  I do have a friend that can hook up a decent bottle every now and then but other than that it's not worth chasing bottles.  The whole scene is just sad.   I'll gladly drink a $35 bottle of Russel's Reserve on a regular basis.

Gern Blansten

Indifference71 said:

mca47 said:

Gern Blansten said:

Jumb0 said:

$90 after tax...so pretty close? Not sure what a bottle cost before allocation madness set in

I would have paid $90. Never see it on a shelf here....last time I visited Buffalo Trace it was the pick of the day so I have been saving it

I've only gotten one at $60.  That was like 2 years ago.  I still have 2/3 of a bottle.  For $60, it's good, but there are better bottles out there at the same price, IMHO.  I would never pay over MSRP if I ever saw another...and the only reason I'd get another is because I may not see one again for 5 years!  hahaha

Yeah I'll never pay above retail for anything anymore.  I do have a friend that can hook up a decent bottle every now and then but other than that it's not worth chasing bottles.  The whole scene is just sad.   I'll gladly drink a $35 bottle of Russel's Reserve on a regular basis.

That's where I'm at....although I would pay $20-$30 above for a Blanton's, EHT, Eagle Rare (still never had it)

You're right though. Russell's Reserve or Wild Turkey Rare Breed are good enough.

In 10 years we likely won't have this insanity as they increased their capacity.

Bentleyspop

BIGDaddyWil said:

Has anybody seen any Jack Daniel's 10 year old batch 2 or 12 year old batch 2?  It supposed to be released around the end of March.  I wouldn't mind grabbing a bottle of each.  I'm sure it's heavily allocated.

They are both out in the world. Just not in every state yet. Soon though. 
And they are extremely heavily allocated

mca47

Bentleyspop said:

BIGDaddyWil said:

Has anybody seen any Jack Daniel's 10 year old batch 2 or 12 year old batch 2?  It supposed to be released around the end of March.  I wouldn't mind grabbing a bottle of each.  I'm sure it's heavily allocated.

They are both out in the world. Just not in every state yet. Soon though. 
And they are extremely heavily allocated

I just checked the Drizly app.  Jack 10 is listed for $450!  F!!!  That said, this store always jacks prices waaaay up.

bbiggs

mca47 said:

Bentleyspop said:

BIGDaddyWil said:

Has anybody seen any Jack Daniel's 10 year old batch 2 or 12 year old batch 2?  It supposed to be released around the end of March.  I wouldn't mind grabbing a bottle of each.  I'm sure it's heavily allocated.

They are both out in the world. Just not in every state yet. Soon though. 
And they are extremely heavily allocated

I just checked the Drizly app.  Jack 10 is listed for $450!  F!!!  That said, this store always jacks prices waaaay up.

That's unreal.  I have batch 1 and 2 for the 10 year.  Opened the 10 year when I got it a couple of years ago and still 3/4 full.  Not very good imo.  I'll probably just pass batch 2 to one of my friends.  These bottles are way more hype than the juice that's in them.  Haven't had the 12 though.

markymark550

Emjoying some of this while watching the NCAA Tournament. A little hot at 116 proof, but very tasty.

josevolution

markymark550 said:

Emjoying some of this while watching the NCAA Tournament. A little hot at 116 proof, but very tasty.

Love all the names and bottles of what everyone is showing on this thread! I look forward to the future of my whiskey tasting days it’ll take a while. 

Bentleyspop

josevolution said:

markymark550 said:

Emjoying some of this while watching the NCAA Tournament. A little hot at 116 proof, but very tasty.

Love all the names and bottles of what everyone is showing on this thread! I look forward to the future of my whiskey tasting days it’ll take a while. 

Here's a name for you....

josevolution

Bentleyspop said:

josevolution said:

markymark550 said:

Emjoying some of this while watching the NCAA Tournament. A little hot at 116 proof, but very tasty.

Love all the names and bottles of what everyone is showing on this thread! I look forward to the future of my whiskey tasting days it’ll take a while. 

Here's a name for you....

😂😂😂 thanks I really needed that looks very tasty too will keep all these names for future references 

markymark550

Never had Chicken Cock, but I have had Fighting Cock bourbon 

tempo_n_groove

markymark550 said:

Emjoying some of this while watching the NCAA Tournament. A little hot at 116 proof, but very tasty.

I don't understand the ice in the drinks.  I had a buddy that would do that w cognac.  Totally changes the dynamic of the drink.

Obviously I'm a neat drinker.  I think it has more flavor if no ice is added.