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Official PCF Whisk(e)y Thread (74 Viewers)
- Thread starter jbutler
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It is a great dram for sure. I get some marmalade as well. It's a good combo of sweet/tart/bitter. I love it. But yes, it is expensive, LOL!!
Now, imo, it is not a Malt that would please everyone, especially folks starting on Malts. It is challenging at first. For long time drinkers though, something out there is just a thrill. Although they have totally different challenging profiles, I find I can put Craigellachies alongside Springbanks (funky) and Mortlachs (meaty) in terms of being 'difficult' but rewarding.
There was a store at Bowery with a bottle but it seems it's gone. There's also a store in Brooklyn (Roebling Liquors) with a bottle but at $280. Other than that, Binny's in Chicago has it for $200.
These are uncertain times, there’s no reason to be uncertain of ones bourbon future. Well done sir
All sealed extras. This is getting ridiculous and poses a serious question. Back stock: How much is too much?
Given that new bottles are being released every year, do you guys keep your back up inventory in check? I think I am going to start...
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I believe @Saoliver has a couple of Knob Creeks
Forty4
Full House
My problem is that they keep releasing new stuff and I can’t get to them quick enough to figure out if I want another and then they are gone. So I just try to get three at a time. But again I have quite a few open bottles.
I've been busy too. But I'm slowing down/running out of storage.All sealed extras. This is getting ridiculous and poses a serious question. Back stock: How much is too much?
Given that new bottles are being released every year, do you guys keep your back up inventory in check? I think I am going to start...
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I believe @Saoliver has a couple of Knob Creeks
You guys drink too slow
Yup. Something like 1/2 a bottle to a bottle/week with the wife. The problem is that I buy 2, 3, 6...sometimes 12/week. I’ll keep buying Weller and Taylor when I see them. But I’m good on most everything else.
Forty4
Full House
Yeah I’m like two or three glasses a week but buy 2-6 bottles a week. Problem is when you are trying to figure out which store is the best to be “in” with you have to sprinkle the infield.
I was going to say “you people are why I've never seen these bottles in a store”, but your hypotheses is better.
That is true. I am averaging a bottle per month
Agreed -- you cannot do better than Springbank and Mortlach (and Mortlach is remarkably overlooked!)
Well, there's Scotch, and armagnac, and Cognac, and Salignac, and rum, and bourbon, and anejo tequilas, and other interesting whiskies from many other countries and US states ... and if you drink a bottle of wine with supper every night, it's kinda hard to keep up with them all.
All you can do is try your best!
Hahaha I'm sure that Craig Double Cask is a nice one but a little above my pay grade. This one was the closest thing I had opened.
Glenfarclas is a *great* Scotch -- the 15, 20, and 25 are all absolutely terrific, IMO. Right up there with Springbanks, at much lower prices.
This is awfully good too, for celebrating tonight:
Same here as far as pay grade is concern, man. The only reason I spend this much on a few bottles is because I do not drink that often.
Yep, that Glenfarclas 25 is almost impossible to beat on a cost per years of age basis!
I had 4 online games going last night so forgot to post Whiskey Wednesday Poker Pour.
detroitdad
Royal Flush
I killed a bottle of that a few weeks ago. Very good!
gopherblue
Straight Flush
What is a fair price for ETL? What is its MSRP? I'm assuming finding it in the northeast at actual retail price is a fool's errand, but what range should I expect?
ssanel54
Flush
2-3 years ago ETL was on every shelf readily available at $40. Now it’s impossible to find, but I’ve had the opportunity to buy it through allocated lottery still at $40. Secondary is around $200.
This is what I meant when I mentioned the stuff you have no interest in today could very well be a unicorn next year. I’ve heard from multiple store owners that Eagle Rare is now allocated, which I still can’t believe....just like I never thought I wouldn’t have Blantons or EHT SB readily available all the time. I think we’ll see it with Henry McKenna also. I’ve seen the price creeping up, and many stores are now keeping them out back or 1 per customer
gopherblue
Straight Flush
So if I can get it at $100, I should consider it?
I would pay $100 bc I really like it but it is definitely not worth any more.
ssanel54
Flush
From a flavor profile, I think you could buy something similar for a lot less. But 100 is about 50% of secondary price, so if you want to have a bottle of ETL in your collection then it’s not terrible. Try the sample first.
gopherblue
Straight Flush
I tried it (thanks!). It is a smooth drinker.
ssanel54
Flush
Yeah, super smooth. Often an entry level Bourbon, so wasn't sure how you'd like it given that you kind of dove headfirst into the Staggs and Handys
Grab a bottle of Henry McKenna for your collection as well while its still cheap
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