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Official PCF Whisk(e)y Thread (65 Viewers)

Looks like their barrel selection is for their bourbon at 100 proof or barrel strength, doesn't mention rye

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Billy Baroo said:
I’ve seen pictures of the bottles before…does that count?:ROFL: :ROFLMAO:

Never seen one in NC either.
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My pictures? :sneaky:

I got super lucky. @Pinkdan knew that I was looking for it. A friend of his in Colorado found it. I traded a Stagg Jr and cash for it. Top 3 bottle for me, with the others being George T Stagg 2018 and EHT Barrel Proof.
 
Saoliver said:
My pictures? :sneaky:

I got super lucky. @Pinkdan knew that I was looking for it. A friend of his in Colorado found it. I traded a Stagg Jr and cash for it. Top 3 bottle for me, with the others being George T Stagg 2018 and EHT Barrel Proof.
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Very well could have been lol

I’ll just have to settle for living vicariously thru the PCF whiskey ballers:ROFL: :ROFLMAO:
 
wolfpack said:
Bourbon Barrel Not a Group Buy

This is a thread for the possibility of buying a private selected single barrel of bourbon from New Riff.

What started out as a joke led to me contacting the distillery about their barrel selection program. I found out that New Riff is a little different and you can purchase 1/4 or 1/2 a barrel rather than a whole barrel making the possibility economically feasible.
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Inquiring more about taxes the response I received was

6% KY Sales Tax and 2.5% City of Newport Alcohol Tax


All said and done for a 1/4 barrel (60 bottles) this works out to a total of $3,252 or $54.20/bottle. These numbers are all approximations at this point.


Standard shelf pricing for New Riff Single barrel (at least where I live) is 52.99
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The bottles would be from a single barrel aged at least 4 years that we select and would be hand bottled. New Riff uses a high rye mash bill
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Up to 8 people can be present for the barrel selection process. Once the selection is made it takes approximately 30 days to bottle and the bottle will be marked with the barrel information as well as a customized label.

There is a side label for a logo and the tasting notes and an etching on the back of the bottle.

I am setting up a call next week to verify information and ask further questions. Let me know if you have any specific questions that I should ask.

The question I present here is can we get a 60 bottle commitment to move this forward. Otherwise it isn't worth pursuing.

Tagging those I think are interested, feel free to quote and tag others to this post
@Big Jilm
@Billy Baroo
@Indyscammer
@Pinkdan
@Klobberer
@Jonesey07
@Poker Zombie
@Saoliver
@chutracheese
@FDLmold
@detroitdad
@Irish
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BBNAGB update

We are at 56 bottles.
I have a meeting setup with New Riff on Thursday, so I should have answers to any questions.
Let me know any questions you have that I should ask.
 
joeyshin said:
Sorry I haven’t been following.

How much is a bottle? And how many do we need
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We don't have a final price yet but they should come in around $55/bottle
the literature states a 1/4 barrel is 60 bottles so that's what we are shooting for.
 
detroitdad said:
A weirdly, wonderful pour!
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On the nose I get citrus and ginger bread.

on the taste It is oaky on the front, it has citrus zest over the tongue and a mellow spice on the finish, It finishes dry and a few seconds after swallowing my tongue and back of my throat burst into tingling from spice with a long finish.

I would never guess this to be around 130 proof
 
Schmendr1ck said:
That's what I get for not reading this thread over the weekend. :ROFL: :ROFLMAO:

I'll take backup on 2 bottles of the New Riff if needed.
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maybe @Indyscammer or @BlueChipSpecial would be willing to give up dib on a bottle or 2 since they have the most.

If not maybe someone else. If no one else does I'll give up a bottle. I have 1 reserved for a co worker, I could let 1 more go if need be.
 
Interesting hunt today. My good store has jacked up prices now, so it’s not so good anymore.



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He did have Discovery #7 in stock, though $20 above msrp at $150. I need to think HARD about that.

And we got a local delivery at all the stores of Rare Breed regular. I have a backup or two, so not in the market, but $45 + 7% tax for this I'll buy it all day long. When I'm running low that is.

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FDLmold said:
Interesting hunt today. My good store has jacked up prices now, so it’s not so good anymore.



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He did have Discovery #7 in stock, though $20 above msrp at $150. I need to think HARD about that.

And we got a local delivery at all the stores of Rare Breed regular. I have a backup or two, so not in the market, but $45 + 7% tax for this I'll buy it all day long. When I'm running low that is.

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That’s steep for the Toasted Barrel…I think I paid $55 for mine. Your price for Rare Breed is $7-8 less than what I now can get it for.
 
FDLmold said:
Interesting hunt today. My good store has jacked up prices now, so it’s not so good anymore.



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He did have Discovery #7 in stock, though $20 above msrp at $150. I need to think HARD about that.

And we got a local delivery at all the stores of Rare Breed regular. I have a backup or two, so not in the market, but $45 + 7% tax for this I'll buy it all day long. When I'm running low that is.

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Prepare for rare breed price to go up soon too (my guess). It might go allocated in most stores too the way things are going
 
Pinkdan said:
Prepare for rare breed price to go up soon too (my guess). It might go allocated in most stores too the way things are going
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I’ve seen rare breed go from 45 to 50 and now to 53 in less than 6 months here in NC. The local store manager I am tight with all but confirmed without specifically saying that it will be allocated sometime later this year. Sad times:cry:
 
Billy Baroo said:
I’ve seen rare breed go from 45 to 50 and now to 53 in less than 6 months here in NC. The local store manager I am tight with all but confirmed without specifically saying that it will be allocated sometime later this year. Sad times:cry:
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jumped from $40 to $50 here. I have a 1/2 bottle and an unopened backup right now.
 
wolfpack said:
maybe @Indyscammer or @BlueChipSpecial would be willing to give up dib on a bottle or 2 since they have the most.

If not maybe someone else. If no one else does I'll give up a bottle. I have 1 reserved for a co worker, I could let 1 more go if need be.
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Would be happy to drop down to 6 bottles to give @Schmendr1ck a chance to join in the fun.
 
Wow.. that’s what I get for being MIA for a bit. In for a bottle if there’s still room. Just getting into the bourbon game myself. Lmk, thank you
 
BBNAGB update

latest bottle count, if anyone would be willing to give up a bottle for Organista1 let me know

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