So, what are your recent acquisitions?

[prodigy]

Does anyone know of a good secondary marketplace for Whiskey in the US? I have a couple of hundred bottles of various stuff that is just too much. Trying to downsize to a more reasonable number of things I will actually drink in my lifetime. Nothing super-rare but a lot of single cask bottlings.

Bottlespot. You will pay a premium for anything though.

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[RicoIsHere]

11 hours ago, Lotusguy said:

Does anyone know of a good secondary marketplace for Whiskey in the US? I have a couple of hundred bottles of various stuff that is just too much. Trying to downsize to a more reasonable number of things I will actually drink in my lifetime. Nothing super-rare but a lot of single cask bottlings.

Bottle-Spot 

[BrightonCorgi]

 

18 hours ago, Lotusguy said:

Does anyone know of a good secondary marketplace for Whiskey in the US? I have a couple of hundred bottles of various stuff that is just too much. Trying to downsize to a more reasonable number of things I will actually drink in my lifetime. Nothing super-rare but a lot of single cask bottlings.

You could try an wine/liquor auction house like Acker, Zachy's, HDH, or Skinner.

[Ken Gargett]

3 hours ago, BoliDan said:

Found some pre-tariff cask strength. Cleared the shelf

very wise!

sorry, "pre-tariff"? have i missed something?

[Ken Gargett]

5 minutes ago, BoliDan said:

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/felipeschrieberg/2019/10/03/trump-administration-slaps-25-tariff-on-single-malt-scotch-whisky-imports/amp/&ved=2ahUKEwimiuryr4TmAhWGsZ4KHf3CAbsQFjAQegQIAhAB&usg=AOvVaw0jbXBWg7tZgzUC2k6eIrtG&ampcf=1&cshid=1574650963707

US imposed 25% on single malt scotch. So stocking up on current stock before we start seeing adjustments.

thanks.

what on earth did the poor scots do to deserve that? 

[Ken Gargett]

Just now, BoliDan said:

I'm sure it was something very very bad, the worst. ?

i suppose i should be asking the reverse - what brought it on? after all, it will hit you guys hardest. although of course, it will hardly improve sales of top scotch. 

no doubt our government will take notice and join in. 

[Ken Gargett]

1 minute ago, BoliDan said:

You all are no stranger to protectionism. I'm aware it harms us more, in reality we should be asking what did us scotch drinkers do to deserve this? I'll be honest I havent been paying attention for my own sanity. I have a masters in economics, so whenever I hear tariffs in America I lose my mind a bit, its political and makes little sense. It's against the EU. They targeted french wine and single malt scotch. Oddly blended scotch and cognac is safe.

i am literally midway through a piece on a cognac producer this very instant. so good to know. 

to me, this is a lesson for cigar smokers. in some countries, not ours, it seems as though the government has had the good sense to differentiate between cigarettes and cigars or at least cheap cigars and better ones. 

now if a govt decides to impose tariffs on french wine but not a key french spirit, or on blended whisky but not malts (curious to know if the same applies to irish whiskies and malts), then who on earth could confidently predict that said government will not amend its position on tobacco? decisions like these seem to be utterly irrational - unless there is more to it than what i know (every chance) - and made on whims (and more than likely, whoever has the better lobbyists at the moment).  

and of course, further changes are far more likely to see additional tariffs than the removal of existing ones. 

[Meklown]

Have never had a taste due to its legendary status and hence price, but finally found one that I could afford. Now to look for the special occasion to pop this ..

[lovethehaze]

Gonna try this five farms out 

[BrightonCorgi]

On 11/24/2019 at 10:45 PM, Ken Gargett said:

i am literally midway through a piece on a cognac producer this very instant. so good to know. 

to me, this is a lesson for cigar smokers. in some countries, not ours, it seems as though the government has had the good sense to differentiate between cigarettes and cigars or at least cheap cigars and better ones. 

now if a govt decides to impose tariffs on french wine but not a key french spirit, or on blended whisky but not malts (curious to know if the same applies to irish whiskies and malts), then who on earth could confidently predict that said government will not amend its position on tobacco? decisions like these seem to be utterly irrational - unless there is more to it than what i know (every chance) - and made on whims (and more than likely, whoever has the better lobbyists at the moment).  

and of course, further changes are far more likely to see additional tariffs than the removal of existing ones. 

I feel for other countries and prices due to tariffs, taxes, or whatever.

Come visit MA and NH, our liquor prices are cheaper than any Duty Free in the World.  I've never seen liquor prices less expensive around the world than in either connecting state.  NY has deals, but the sales tax is big.  No sales tax in MA & NH.  I bet a case of fancy scotch could pay a round trip ticket anywhere in the world in savings.

[mtd057]

On 11/24/2019 at 11:02 PM, BoliDan said:

Only irish whisky in northern ireland is affected. All the big names are in the republic so it will go unnoticed.

Except Bushmills.  And many of the aged Irish variants were produced there so those are being hit as well.  

[Astar20]

Recent pick ups.. always have a couple bottle (min. 4) of Blanton’s 

[Baccy]

[Stogiepuffer]

thanks.
what on earth did the poor scots do to deserve that? 

Something to do with retaliation against EU subsidies given to Airbus.


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[Stogiepuffer]

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Is that good stuff? Never had but heard good things about 4 Rose's

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[prodigy]

Is that good stuff? Never had but heard good things about 4 Rose's

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I found out I won today. It ships to my local store then I have 2 weeks to pick it up. They're normally very good. I won't know until I try it. 15,000 entries for 150 bottles and I got one...

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[Baccy]

1 hour ago, prodigy said:

I found out I won today. It ships to my local store then I have 2 weeks to pick it up. They're normally very good. I won't know until I try it. 15,000 entries for 150 bottles and I got one...

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So do you know if there is any difference between the old square shaped bottles of 4 Roses LE and this newer more oblong shaped bottles? Aside from the bottle of course...

[prodigy]

So do you know if there is any difference between the old square shaped bottles of 4 Roses LE and this newer more oblong shaped bottles? Aside from the bottle of course...

They just switched the bottle they use. They make a small batch limited edition blend every year. I've only had a few but I've heard they're all usually pretty good. I had 2 from last year but didn't think they were worth the price and sold both.

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[Stogiepuffer]

Both are exquisite in their on way. Just tilt your head.

 

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[BrightonCorgi]

Just picked up two cases of 1985 Ferreira Vintage Port.  Great producer, great vintage.  Will age for a last time, but never a block buster.  Just elegant for ever.

[stinkhead]

[irratebass]

11 hours ago, stinkhead said:

WOW! A couple of unicorns.....nice job!

[Lant63]

What state, if you don't mind?


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[stinkhead]

15 minutes ago, Lant63 said:

What state, if you don't mind?
 

 

 

I am in Illinois. I am also very fortunate to get an allocation of something every year. Got super lucky this year!