Drink of Choice
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Tex_77
Rather surprised myself that this topic hasn’t popped up in a couple months. The way business is going I’m pretty sure no one, I repeat no one has stopped drinking! The last couple weeks is what I’d call normal but that’s after record weeks ever since this Covid crap started back in March.New products… Wow, wouldn’t even know where to start. Averaging 5-15 new products a week. I know bourbons have been a big topic here. A few recent that have been flying out of the warehouse.
Old Elk, Very Old St Nick, Drop Tine and Devils River.
Everything by Ole Smoky Distillers… mostly flavored products.
I could go on and on… BTW, still drinking my MGD… Yeah, I know.
PapaSop So do you run a liquor store?
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PapaSop My 21 year old son just started working at one of the high end liquor stores here in ROC and gets to peak at the boss’s stash in the back for his VIP’s. They trained him when anyone calls asking for allocated bottles to just say NO we don’t get any! But the boss had a football party at his house and was raffling off bottles and he came home with some Weller 107! Good boy!!! I’ve been working my way through the 4 roses line.
Parksider The bourbon world is so weird lately. In Ohio, I can get all the Weller Reserve ($25) and Weller Antique 107($49) I want. People in other states are paying up to $200 a bottle for the same stuff. It’s a great pour. But, won’t spend that much on it because there’s enough of others to taste. I won a Weller 12 and Weller CYPD in local auctions. But, have many other types of bourbon to choose from to keep the taste buds very happy. When I won the two Wellers, was offered $250 for each and turned them down because I like to share “rare” one’s (aka: special) with other bourbon buds/lifetime friends in and out of the area. That means more than the dollars. Just have some fun my foody buds.
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Parksider The bourbon world is so weird lately. In Ohio, I can get all the Weller Reserve ($25) and Weller Antique 107($49) I want. People in other states are paying up to $200 a bottle for the same stuff. It’s a great pour. But, won’t spend that much on it because there’s enough of others to taste. I won a Weller 12 and Weller CYPD in local auctions. But, have many other types of bourbon to choose from to keep the taste buds very happy. When I won the two Wellers, was offered $250 for each and turned them down because I like to share “rare” one’s (aka: special) with other bourbon buds/lifetime friends in and out of the area. That means more than the dollars. Just have some fun my foody buds.
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zbigjeff I can get the Antique and Reserve for those prices but availability is few and far between. I’d buy it by the case if I could find it
Joe Hell You and me both. I ask my guys to get me a case or either and they look at me like I’m nuts.
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Joe Hell You and me both. I ask my guys to get me a case or either and they look at me like I’m nuts.
Chef Well, we are all “nuts” to them when others refuse to understand or are very narrow minded.
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PapaSop My 21 year old son just started working at one of the high end liquor stores here in ROC and gets to peak at the boss’s stash in the back for his VIP’s. They trained him when anyone calls asking for allocated bottles to just say NO we don’t get any! But the boss had a football party at his house and was raffling off bottles and he came home with some Weller 107! Good boy!!! I’ve been working my way through the 4 roses line.
Parksider
Yep. Anything that is allocated is obviously in high demand. Glad you have an inside track. -
Chef
Nope. I work for a wholesale wine and spirits distributor. 30+ years. Two more years to go and that’s it. Will be time to rest a bit. -
Chef
Nope. I work for a wholesale wine and spirits distributor. 30+ years. Two more years to go and that’s it. Will be time to rest a bit.PapaSop Then you can sit back and enjoy all that position taught you.
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Parksider The bourbon world is so weird lately. In Ohio, I can get all the Weller Reserve ($25) and Weller Antique 107($49) I want. People in other states are paying up to $200 a bottle for the same stuff. It’s a great pour. But, won’t spend that much on it because there’s enough of others to taste. I won a Weller 12 and Weller CYPD in local auctions. But, have many other types of bourbon to choose from to keep the taste buds very happy. When I won the two Wellers, was offered $250 for each and turned them down because I like to share “rare” one’s (aka: special) with other bourbon buds/lifetime friends in and out of the area. That means more than the dollars. Just have some fun my foody buds.
zbigjeff
We just received our yearly allocation from Sazerac.
1cs Sazerac Rye
1cs Eagle Rare 18yr
5cs George T Stagg
2cs Weller Antique
3cs Tom HandyRare stuff for my area… BTW, 1cs = 3btls
Only certain top accounts will get this stuff. Most all of them do some type of raffle on these. -
zbigjeff
We just received our yearly allocation from Sazerac.
1cs Sazerac Rye
1cs Eagle Rare 18yr
5cs George T Stagg
2cs Weller Antique
3cs Tom HandyRare stuff for my area… BTW, 1cs = 3btls
Only certain top accounts will get this stuff. Most all of them do some type of raffle on these.PapaSop I haven’t seen Eagle Rare on the shelf for years, it used to be a great buy!
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I’m fortunate in that, while I like wheated bourbons, they aren’t my favorites. Don’t get me wrong, now. I like them, and I’m not likely to turn any of them down, but I can live without them for long periods of time (and I surely am not going to pay what many of them are going for these days). When it comes to bourbon whiskey, I tend to prefer something with barley and rye and little (or no) wheat. That’s more my style. In fact, if I had to spend the rest of my life drinking only Four Roses (even just the yellow label) Jim Beam (even just the white label), or Evan Williams (especially the bottled-in-bond) as the only bourbons I could have for the rest of my life, I’d live a mighty fine life.
In fact, I tend to prefer rye whiskey over bourbon. While a handful of folks have gotten all worked up about a handful of rye whiskeys, prices and availability otherwise haven’t been terribly affected by hype. Regarding Sazerac, I’ve always liked it, but my mind boggles at why it suddenly became so expensive and hard to find. Bizarre.
In fact, I’ve preferred Scotch whisky over bourbon for several years, now. With limited exceptions that mostly are in the $200+ bottle family (that I want little or no part of), prices have been more affected by tariffs than hype. Yeah, I’ve lost a couple age statement favorites (like Laphroaig 18), and Highland Park isn’t what it used to be, but I’m quite happy with what’s around.
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I’m fortunate in that, while I like wheated bourbons, they aren’t my favorites. Don’t get me wrong, now. I like them, and I’m not likely to turn any of them down, but I can live without them for long periods of time (and I surely am not going to pay what many of them are going for these days). When it comes to bourbon whiskey, I tend to prefer something with barley and rye and little (or no) wheat. That’s more my style. In fact, if I had to spend the rest of my life drinking only Four Roses (even just the yellow label) Jim Beam (even just the white label), or Evan Williams (especially the bottled-in-bond) as the only bourbons I could have for the rest of my life, I’d live a mighty fine life.
In fact, I tend to prefer rye whiskey over bourbon. While a handful of folks have gotten all worked up about a handful of rye whiskeys, prices and availability otherwise haven’t been terribly affected by hype. Regarding Sazerac, I’ve always liked it, but my mind boggles at why it suddenly became so expensive and hard to find. Bizarre.
In fact, I’ve preferred Scotch whisky over bourbon for several years, now. With limited exceptions that mostly are in the $200+ bottle family (that I want little or no part of), prices have been more affected by tariffs than hype. Yeah, I’ve lost a couple age statement favorites (like Laphroaig 18), and Highland Park isn’t what it used to be, but I’m quite happy with what’s around.
TexLaw I Agree, I’m enjoying the spiciness of ryes, some over 90% rye.
Dabbling into Scotch. Haven’t acquired a taste for it straight but am enjoying it in mixes -
I’m fortunate in that, while I like wheated bourbons, they aren’t my favorites. Don’t get me wrong, now. I like them, and I’m not likely to turn any of them down, but I can live without them for long periods of time (and I surely am not going to pay what many of them are going for these days). When it comes to bourbon whiskey, I tend to prefer something with barley and rye and little (or no) wheat. That’s more my style. In fact, if I had to spend the rest of my life drinking only Four Roses (even just the yellow label) Jim Beam (even just the white label), or Evan Williams (especially the bottled-in-bond) as the only bourbons I could have for the rest of my life, I’d live a mighty fine life.
In fact, I tend to prefer rye whiskey over bourbon. While a handful of folks have gotten all worked up about a handful of rye whiskeys, prices and availability otherwise haven’t been terribly affected by hype. Regarding Sazerac, I’ve always liked it, but my mind boggles at why it suddenly became so expensive and hard to find. Bizarre.
In fact, I’ve preferred Scotch whisky over bourbon for several years, now. With limited exceptions that mostly are in the $200+ bottle family (that I want little or no part of), prices have been more affected by tariffs than hype. Yeah, I’ve lost a couple age statement favorites (like Laphroaig 18), and Highland Park isn’t what it used to be, but I’m quite happy with what’s around.
TexLaw Ri1 is pretty good.
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Tex_77
We’re allocated 44cs a month for the 10yr Eagle Rare. They all ship as backorders. Next months allocation is already sold and so on and so on every month. Same with Buffalo Trace, Blanton’s, E.H. Taylor etc. I’ll be stunned if we get any Van Winkle this year! -
I’m fortunate in that, while I like wheated bourbons, they aren’t my favorites. Don’t get me wrong, now. I like them, and I’m not likely to turn any of them down, but I can live without them for long periods of time (and I surely am not going to pay what many of them are going for these days). When it comes to bourbon whiskey, I tend to prefer something with barley and rye and little (or no) wheat. That’s more my style. In fact, if I had to spend the rest of my life drinking only Four Roses (even just the yellow label) Jim Beam (even just the white label), or Evan Williams (especially the bottled-in-bond) as the only bourbons I could have for the rest of my life, I’d live a mighty fine life.
In fact, I tend to prefer rye whiskey over bourbon. While a handful of folks have gotten all worked up about a handful of rye whiskeys, prices and availability otherwise haven’t been terribly affected by hype. Regarding Sazerac, I’ve always liked it, but my mind boggles at why it suddenly became so expensive and hard to find. Bizarre.
In fact, I’ve preferred Scotch whisky over bourbon for several years, now. With limited exceptions that mostly are in the $200+ bottle family (that I want little or no part of), prices have been more affected by tariffs than hype. Yeah, I’ve lost a couple age statement favorites (like Laphroaig 18), and Highland Park isn’t what it used to be, but I’m quite happy with what’s around.
TexLaw It’s fantastic that you found your “sweet spot”. My stash includes the gamut from wheateds to high rye bourbons, Irish, rye and barley whiskeys, a number of low to high end scotches, and and and. It’s nice that due to the stash, I will not usually purchase overpriced stuff unless it’s for a very special gift. There’s tooooo much out there that’s reasonably priced, great for sitting around a fire with friends and just enjoying life. Have a great rest of your day.
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Tex_77
We’re allocated 44cs a month for the 10yr Eagle Rare. They all ship as backorders. Next months allocation is already sold and so on and so on every month. Same with Buffalo Trace, Blanton’s, E.H. Taylor etc. I’ll be stunned if we get any Van Winkle this year!PapaSop Just wondering. What state do you live? But, you’re correct on the crazy world of bourbon these days. BTW: All the one’s you mention (except Blanton’s) are a very good pour. Have fun your last two years and stock up well for the better times.
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PapaSop Just wondering. What state do you live? But, you’re correct on the crazy world of bourbon these days. BTW: All the one’s you mention (except Blanton’s) are a very good pour. Have fun your last two years and stock up well for the better times.
zbigjeff
Badger country… Wisconsin -
PapaSop I honored your state yesterday by locating some cheese curds and frying them up using 3 recipes posted by 3 organizations/people from your state. Not a bad product. Will do it again. I’ve been in all states and 20-30 different countries. Every province/state/region has their specialties. Yours from what I can remember has great beer, cheese, various dairy products, cranberries and a plethora of the German and Scandinavian neighborhoods/foods. Hopefully I hit the high points. What’s not good about any of THAT?
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PapaSop I honored your state yesterday by locating some cheese curds and frying them up using 3 recipes posted by 3 organizations/people from your state. Not a bad product. Will do it again. I’ve been in all states and 20-30 different countries. Every province/state/region has their specialties. Yours from what I can remember has great beer, cheese, various dairy products, cranberries and a plethora of the German and Scandinavian neighborhoods/foods. Hopefully I hit the high points. What’s not good about any of THAT?
zbigjeff
Amen to that. Thank you. Cheese curds are like a staple around here. The beers, cheese, sausage, supper clubs and Old Fashioneds are who we are.Damn… You’re some kind of world traveler. Awesome!
That dam sensor… Hmm, that worked.
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Well this is what I came home with today…
Isaiah 5:22 Woe to those who are heroes at drinking wine and champions at mixing drinks
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