The bourbon craze..

[robertsccr5]

[quote author=XTR link=topic=35899.msg152842#msg152842 date=1448363709]
That kills me too.  Now the store up the road from me in Knoxville always has 107, but stop in the Liquor Barn in Lexington, not a drop of WLW on the shelves.  Personally I think Blantons is one of the best out there, just a little spendy for every day.

I've really gotten to like the flavors in Knob Creek 100, it has become my regular.  You can get 1.75s for about $65 give or take.
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Take a look at Costco. That same 1.75 at Costco is $45.

[Joe45]

[quote author=robertsccr5 link=topic=35899.msg153006#msg153006 date=1448492777]
Take a look at Costco. That same 1.75 at Costco is $45.
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Comes with a decanter too

[alwayslit]

[quote author=robertsccr5 link=topic=35899.msg153006#msg153006 date=1448492777]
Take a look at Costco. That same 1.75 at Costco is $45.
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.....this. Costco never fails!! ;D

[proguy747]

appears to me the craze is slowing down.  :clap:

[Lotusguy]

[quote author=proguy747 link=topic=35899.msg157691#msg157691 date=1457277957]
appears to me the craze is slowing down.   :clap:
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Not where I am at. Christmas season is over so we are over the peak price on the really rare stuff - but only until next Christmas.

[proguy747]

I have several friends in the business and they mentioned it is slowing.  The secondary prices were slightly down this christmas.

[Pole Lock]

[quote author=proguy747 link=topic=35899.msg157728#msg157728 date=1457367158]
I have several friends in the business and they mentioned it is slowing.   The secondary prices were slightly down this christmas.
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Niiiiice!  I've begun trying to talk the hipsters I know into vodka and gin!

[Whistlebritches]

In the mean time while we wait for the hipsters to move on......Lots of decent swill if you're willing to give it a try.Old Grandad 114,Evan Williams 1783,Heaven Hill,Wild Turkey 101,Old Forrester 100 proof......All very approachable and not over purchased by the hipsters because they're not priced in the "Look at Me" section.Once the bastards leave maybe I can get my Weller 12 back for $25,Blanton's for $45,Jefferson's Reserve for $45 and Elijah Craig Small Batch actually bottled at 12 years old.

[WadeFillingame]

[quote author=proguy747 link=topic=35899.msg152384#msg152384 date=1447778236]
Right there with you ..   The upside is distillers have increased production. So in ten years when everyone is on another spirit it will be the best time to be a bourbon drinker.  Well that is what I tell myself.     :cheers:
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Are they gone yet?

[triple-t]

But all these "craft distilleries" have produced some interesting bourbons.
Garrison Bros. Balmorhea is one I flipped over.  I couldn't get enough.  Pricey but
not compared to some of the other batches.