So, what are your recent acquisitions?

[prodigy]

Everytime I see Weller or blantons I grab it so scarce out here in California. Next bottles will be the antique Weller or the CYPB bottle

Wow, I've never seen it once outside of lotteries, and you found 2! Lucky...

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[Astar20]

Lol I've been pretty fortunate lately I get all the stuff you don't see out the floor.. I'm a regular and get the insight on what's coming in..... I couldn't live with myself if I had to do a lottery style purchase system @prodigy

[irratebass]

16 minutes ago, Astar20 said:

Lol I've been pretty fortunate lately I get all the stuff you don't see out the floor.. I'm a regular and get the insight on what's coming in..... I couldn't live with myself if I had to do a lottery style purchase system @prodigy

Yeah, being a peasant sucks lol 

[Astar20]

3 minutes ago, irratebass said:

Yeah, being a peasant sucks lol 

I just don't understand the whole lottery system and why it's ran like that. 

[prodigy]

I just don't understand the whole lottery system and why it's ran like that. 

For example, the pappy lotteries just ended in Virginia. The 23 year had 9 bottles allocated for the entire state, with a measly 36,000 entries. The 20 year had much better odds with 346 bottles available and 30,000 entries.... it's the only chance to get certain bottles, but because of how popular these are now it's basically like winning the real lottery in order to get one.

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[irratebass]

What I don't like is the opportunity to join a lottery, then you win, but its only a winning to still buy....so it's not like you really won anything.......sorry grumpy coffee still kicking in, I need a smoke heh

[Astar20]

17 minutes ago, prodigy said:

For example, the pappy lotteries just ended in Virginia. The 23 year had 9 bottles allocated for the entire state, with a measly 36,000 entries. The 20 year had much better odds with 346 bottles available and 30,000 entries.... it's the only chance to get certain bottles, but because of how popular these are now it's basically like winning the real lottery in order to get one.

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10 minutes ago, irratebass said:

What I don't like is the opportunity to join a lottery, then you win, but its only a winning to still buy....so it's not like you really won anything.......sorry grumpy coffee still kicking in, I need a smoke heh

That blows me away, you only win the. Chance to buy!! Wow km very fortunate to just walk in and buy what I want if it's in the shelf, I usually get first picks of the new shipments. 9 bottles for an entire state wow I'm appalled! 

[irratebass]

45 minutes ago, Astar20 said:

 

That blows me away, you only win the. Chance to buy!! Wow km very fortunate to just walk in and buy what I want if it's in the shelf, I usually get first picks of the new shipments. 9 bottles for an entire state wow I'm appalled! 

I wish the hipsters would jump on the Rum or Vodka band wagon and leave my bourbon alone, so the prices and availability would go back to normal 

[Astar20]

18 minutes ago, irratebass said:

I wish the hipsters would jump on the Rum or Vodka band wagon and leave my bourbon alone, so the prices and availability would go back to normal 

Was thinking of moving out that way from California but now I'm not so sure but I'm very fortunate to be able to get my bourbon here! Just wish my Stagg and antique Weller were not crazy expensive 

[BrightonCorgi]

26 minutes ago, irratebass said:

I wish the hipsters would jump on the Rum or Vodka band wagon and leave my bourbon alone, so the prices and availability would go back to normal 

Asian market really drives the prices.  They have way more numbers and money than hipsters.

[Derboesekoenig]

11 hours ago, irratebass said:

I wish the hipsters would jump on the Rum or Vodka band wagon and leave my bourbon alone, so the prices and availability would go back to normal 

I don't think it'll ever go back to normal

[ThePolskiOgorki]

Found on a recent trip to the US. New Riff has been on my radar for a while. I appreciate how they are producing their product, as far as I know are independent and use transparency as their marketing strategy. A brand I am happy to support. The Barrel Bourbon was not on my radar. I was surprised to find it actually. They are sourcing their product, have very little transparency in what they sell, but they certainly have proven themselves with a track record of awards. It was also quite spendy at $89 so here Is hoping it’s in my wheel house for taste. 

[Mr.T]

My colleague who enjoys Scotch came up to me and said her husband got this as a gift but Ardbeg is not her thing so she asked if I wanted it..uh, yes please


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[Stogiepuffer]

Grabbed the last of these from my local warehouse. Next batch will have tarriff prices. $78 which was cheapest in town until i grabbed this last bottle. Glad i went in today.

 

Good stuff at a great price

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[prodigy]

I just had my friend snag me an ardbeg drum. I've never had any ardbeg, but my research tells me it's something I will probably like a lot.

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[Stogiepuffer]

Bought, cracked and drank


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How much?

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[Stogiepuffer]

that is a pretty good "budget" bourbon! 
huge fan of the peaty malts and actually came across this, this morning. yours looks 8.1 - i'm not sure where that fits but it can't be far from 8.3. 

FROM 0 TO 300: FIND YOUR PERFECT PPM

0 ppm—Hazelburn 10 year old
Pears, toffee, herbal tobacco, cinnamon, vanilla, and cocoa powder.
1 ppm—Old Pulteney 12 year old
Almonds, honey, and nuts with wood spices.
0.5-2 ppm—Bunnahabhain 12 year old
Nutty, toffee, light molasses, vanilla fudge, citrus, dark berries, and a hint of brine.
12-13 ppm—Ardmore Traditional
Sweet notes of toffee and caramel, damp, earthy peat, and bourbon-like notes.
12-20 ppm—Kilchoman 100% Islay
Smoke, lemon curd, vanilla, allspice, baked apples, dark chocolate, and nutty oak.
15 ppm—Tomatin Cù Bòcan
Lemonade, coconut, malt, and honey, plus cinnamon and cloves.
15-25 ppm—Springbank 10 year old
Citrus fruit, cereal, and mildly smoky oak, as well as vanilla toffee, cedar wood, hazelnuts, and coconut.
20 ppm—Arran Machrie Moor
Peat, spicy malt, toffee, lemon, nuts, and chocolate.
20 ppm—Highland Park 12 year old
Fragrant and floral, with hints of heather and spice, as well as honey, citrus fruits, and malt.
25-30 ppm—Bowmore 15 year old
Lush fruit, raisin, pot-still rum, Heath bars, citrus, and wood spices.
30 ppm—Balvenie Peat Week 2003
Islay-like phenols, sweet floral notes, vanilla, citrus fruits, and honey.
35-45 ppm—Ledaig 10 year old
Ripe barley, honeyed vanilla, black licorice stick, espresso bean, and olive brine.
40 ppm—Port Charlotte 10 year old
Maritime notes, with sweet caramel, coconut, and orchard fruits.
40-50 ppm—Laphroaig 10 year old
Iodine, charcoal, seaweed, black pepper, fruit, vanilla, caramel, and sweet oak.
45 ppm—BenRiach 10 year old Curiositas
Earthy peat, hot road tar, honey, tropical and dried fruits, allspice, and oak.
45 ppm—Glenglassaugh Torfa
Heathery peat with dried fruits, malt, cream soda, ripe peaches, chili, and ginger.
50 ppm—Kilchoman Machir Bay
Smoke, sea-washed rock, light flowers, and hot sand; sweet and smoky, with a chalky edge.
55 ppm—Ardbeg 10 year old
Smoked haddock, citrus fruits, milk chocolate, pipe tobacco, black coffee, and licorice.
80 ppm—Longrow 18 year old
Sweet vanilla, ripe apple, chimney soot, charcuterie, licorice, coffee beans, brine, and chili.
>100 ppm—Ardbeg Supernova
Minty and sweet spice, seaweed, smoked fish, and dried grasses.
131 ppm—Octomore 1.1
Cigar smoke and ash, licorice root, bacon fat, Kalamata olive, orchard fruit, honeyed malt, brine, and soft vanilla.
258 ppm—Octomore 6.3
Coastal brine, mint, thyme, grapes, cherries, chocolate, and oak.
309 ppm—Octomore 8.3
Barbecue smokiness, citrus fruit, earthy peat, full-bodied red wine, milk chocolate, ginger, and chili.

Good info Ken.

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[Stogiepuffer]

Recent buy...

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[Astar20]

Finally have all the letters! But this and Weller will always be my favorites and go to just insane how much prices shot up! 

[Lant63]

How much?

 

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$200 ish I think

 

Edit: price was 299, I was way off!

 

 

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[Astar20]

I'm on a roll today.... 

[Stogiepuffer]

$200 ish I think
 
Edit: price was 299, I was way off!
 
 
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Thanks.

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[Stogiepuffer]

So with the sad news of Single malt tariffs I noticed that our local Total wine has higher prices for Lag 16 and Ardbeg Ugidal by 10+ dollars per bottle. I been hitting small liquor stores which still have old prices due to the slow turnover. Just got a Lag16 for $83 and Total wine has it for $92....

 

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[Lant63]

Another new ardy. Can't wait to try.


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[prodigy]

Another new ardy. Can't wait to try.


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If you try it soon, let us know. I thought about tracking one down but it's a hefty price compared to my normal bottle price threshold.

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