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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 8:45 pm
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Originally Posted by luckysnap
But for the money Makers Mark its the best
Nothing wrong with Maker's. It's the best Bourbon you can find everywhere. For the $$, I'd probably go with Elmer T. Lee - d*mn cheap & d*mn good.
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Old Sep 25, 2014 | 2:05 am
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Woodford Reserve is one of my favorites....I heard the Bourbon Trail tour is great
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Old Sep 27, 2014 | 9:20 pm
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Was lucky enough to get a bottle of George t stagg - phenomenal.
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Old Sep 27, 2014 | 11:36 pm
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For those that can find it, Van Winkle is the best bourbon money can afford you.
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Old Sep 28, 2014 | 7:17 am
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Originally Posted by thelark
Was lucky enough to get a bottle of George t stagg - phenomenal.
Stagg is one of my favs... stay away from the STagg Jr.. Not a chip off the old block...

If you like barrel strength offerrings and wheated bourbons then William Larue Weller is truly a treat...

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Old Sep 30, 2014 | 10:55 pm
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Originally Posted by BLTO
For those that can find it, Van Winkle is the best bourbon money can afford you.
If only it could be found more easily. Went to 20 stores before I found 1 bottle. Since I have no idea when/if I'll find another I drink it quite sparingly.
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Old Oct 1, 2014 | 5:40 pm
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I have enjoyed both Woodford Double Oaked and Garrison Brothers lately. Poured a Michters American Unblended Whiskey this evening that is also enjoyable.
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Old Oct 1, 2014 | 5:47 pm
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Bourbon fans should join us in LEX sometime for the Keeneland/Bourbon DO. Watch Community Buzz. We are gathering Oct. 3 and usually every 6 months thereafter.
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Old Oct 1, 2014 | 6:10 pm
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Originally Posted by broadwayblue
If only it could be found more easily. Went to 20 stores before I found 1 bottle. Since I have no idea when/if I'll find another I drink it quite sparingly.
Any tips for those of us in NYC? I hear it's as rare as hen's teeth.
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Old Oct 1, 2014 | 10:38 pm
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Originally Posted by patgarrett
Any tips for those of us in NYC? I hear it's as rare as hen's teeth.

If you want a bottle start calling and more preferably become a regular customer at a liquor store nearby. The shipments should be released sometime this month, they generally branch out to the coasts by mid November. I know my friend was able to grab a bottle at a Long Island liquor store during the release 2 years ago.

Now, if you'd simply like to try it there are a ton of options for you. Stop by one of the dozens of great cocktail bars in the city. Death & Company, Employees Only, PDT, Dead Rabbit, and Attaboy just to name a few. It's hard to say what you will pay at each location for a pour, though.
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 6:43 am
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Originally Posted by Investor 11
If you want a bottle start calling and more preferably become a regular customer at a liquor store nearby. The shipments should be released sometime this month, they generally branch out to the coasts by mid November. I know my friend was able to grab a bottle at a Long Island liquor store during the release 2 years ago.

Now, if you'd simply like to try it there are a ton of options for you. Stop by one of the dozens of great cocktail bars in the city. Death & Company, Employees Only, PDT, Dead Rabbit, and Attaboy just to name a few. It's hard to say what you will pay at each location for a pour, though.
Great - thank you.
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 6:46 am
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Originally Posted by Investor 11
If you want a bottle start calling and more preferably become a regular customer at a liquor store nearby. The shipments should be released sometime this month, they generally branch out to the coasts by mid November. I know my friend was able to grab a bottle at a Long Island liquor store during the release 2 years ago.

Now, if you'd simply like to try it there are a ton of options for you. Stop by one of the dozens of great cocktail bars in the city. Death & Company, Employees Only, PDT, Dead Rabbit, and Attaboy just to name a few. It's hard to say what you will pay at each location for a pour, though.
I'd be curious. I believe it's $40 or $45 at the one and only bourbon bar in my town. The local liquor store caved to competitive pressure and closed. Last year they had 2 bottles, held a bourbon tasting with about 50 brands and had a drawing for both. Sadly, my number was not called.
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 7:47 am
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Originally Posted by BLTO
For those that can find it, Van Winkle is the best bourbon money can afford you.
This stuff can bring astonishing prices. I know a liquor store manager who sold a 15-year for $800 cash. And the oldest can go over $2000.
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Old Oct 3, 2014 | 12:25 pm
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Originally Posted by toomanybooks
This stuff can bring astonishing prices. I know a liquor store manager who sold a 15-year for $800 cash. And the oldest can go over $2000.
I'm a giant fan of the free market, but this really pisses me off. Price gouging liquor stores need to be named and boycotted. This isn't a truly free market transaction - the consumer doesn't have equal opportunity to buy the product from the source, as sales are strictly controlled in most states.
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Old Oct 3, 2014 | 12:26 pm
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Originally Posted by Investor 11
If you want a bottle start calling and more preferably become a regular customer at a liquor store nearby. The shipments should be released sometime this month, they generally branch out to the coasts by mid November. I know my friend was able to grab a bottle at a Long Island liquor store during the release 2 years ago.

Now, if you'd simply like to try it there are a ton of options for you. Stop by one of the dozens of great cocktail bars in the city. Death & Company, Employees Only, PDT, Dead Rabbit, and Attaboy just to name a few. It's hard to say what you will pay at each location for a pour, though.
I just returned from Austin and the going price was $60-$75 for an ounce of Pappy 23.
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