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I guess this might be the best thread since it's been popular lately, but I'm thinking of having something shipped to my brother and am wondering if it's common for online liquor shops like this one to be charging upwards of twice what you'd pay in a store? Does everything involved in the shipping of alcohol necessitate the price bump, or am I getting ripped off? And if so, are there better alternatives?
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Johnny Carwash wrote: Tue Dec 11, 2018 10:48 pm I guess this might be the best thread since it's been popular lately, but I'm thinking of having something shipped to my brother and am wondering if it's common for online liquor shops like this one to be charging upwards of twice what you'd pay in a store? Does everything involved in the shipping of alcohol necessitate the price bump, or am I getting ripped off? And if so, are there better alternatives?
Those prices are insane! There are some weird shipping laws between states, so if you are shipping to a different state with restrictive laws, just order from a liquor store in that state and have them deliver or ship to your brother. I get emails from https://www.caskers.com/ for some reason. Their prices are competitive to local stores. Shipping is $10 for the first bottle, $3 for each additional bottle. That should still be way cheaper than the free shipping from your site.
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Johnny Carwash wrote: Tue Dec 11, 2018 10:48 pm I guess this might be the best thread since it's been popular lately, but I'm thinking of having something shipped to my brother and am wondering if it's common for online liquor shops like this one to be charging upwards of twice what you'd pay in a store? Does everything involved in the shipping of alcohol necessitate the price bump, or am I getting ripped off? And if so, are there better alternatives?
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Perhaps the sonic waves will force it deeper into your liver.
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mister d wrote: Wed Dec 19, 2018 5:31 pm Perhaps the sonic waves will force it deeper into your liver.
The way the last hour at work has gone, I'll be downing the bottle and let you know.
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40,000 barrels up in smoke..Devil gets a bigger cut
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The org I work for has been awarded another bottle of Buffalo Trace to auction off for our charity. This time it is 1 of 400 from their 6 millionth barrel. Last time we had a bottle from them we sold it for 6 grand.
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You guys ever try Rittenhouse? It just appeared on the shelves here and I was wondering if it's worth it.

$50 Canadian. Buleit is $40.
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RIttenhouse is a Rye isn't it?
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A_B wrote: Tue Jul 30, 2019 2:57 pm RIttenhouse is a Rye isn't it?
Yeah - it's in the "American Whisky" section.

Thing is - and I learned this at a bourbon tasting - most Canadian Whiskies (CC, Crown Royal etc) are like 10% rye. Only the Americans are making the 100% stuff.
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Maybe there's a Rye whiskey thread...


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A_B wrote: Tue Jul 30, 2019 3:02 pm Maybe there's a Rye whiskey thread...


(I have to stay on brand)
Couldn't find a rye thread.

The other day at a bar my wife drank a cocktail called a Vieux Carré. Pretty good variation on a Manhattan, albeit a bit sweet.

Shot of Rye
Shot of Sweet Vermouth
Shot of Cognac
A bit of Benedictine
A shake of Angostura bitters
A shake of Peychaud bitters

(As an alternative, use B&B instead of Benedictine, and dial back on the Cognac.
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Had some of this last night. Smooth, sweet and spicy.

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I know it's one of the cheaper bourbons around, but I'm really enjoying the George Dickel I picked up last week.
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Dude I drink the cheapest shot. Drink what you like.
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I recently bought a bottle of Old Grand Dad 114 and am impressed with it. It’s smooth and has a very oaky taste, which is surprising since it only cost $30.
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Pruitt wrote: Mon Apr 27, 2020 6:55 pm I know it's one of the cheaper bourbons around, but I'm really enjoying the George Dickel I picked up last week.
It's been a long time, but I remember really liking (Jesus, I almost just wrote the last name giving a "..." layup.
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We have some good bourbon in our auction!

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Maker's Mark sure is fine.
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Yum yum!

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One of my least favorite. But some of their higher semhelf stuff is great.

Eagle rare blantons and stagg are excellent. They also own sazerac rye which is great.
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Four Roses Single Barrel went from $38 to $49 this month. Damn, I always thought it was underpriced, but I’m disappointed that Four Roses eventually arrived at the same conclusion.
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cerrano wrote: Fri Oct 16, 2020 9:31 am Four Roses Single Barrel went from $38 to $49 this month. Damn, I always thought it was underpriced, but I’m disappointed that Four Roses eventually arrived at the same conclusion.
Interesting, I was enjoying a bottle of Four Roses Single Barrel this past weekend. Never had it before. Good stuff, but I still prefer good old Knob Creek. I like more oak and vanilla. Four Roses had a great caramel finish, and you didn't taste the extra alcohol.
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The Sybian wrote: Fri Oct 16, 2020 12:56 pm
cerrano wrote: Fri Oct 16, 2020 9:31 am Four Roses Single Barrel went from $38 to $49 this month. Damn, I always thought it was underpriced, but I’m disappointed that Four Roses eventually arrived at the same conclusion.
Interesting, I was enjoying a bottle of Four Roses Single Barrel this past weekend. Never had it before. Good stuff, but I still prefer good old Knob Creek. I like more oak and vanilla. Four Roses had a great caramel finish, and you didn't taste the extra alcohol.
I think the last thing is a big reason I love the Four Roses. That smoothness with a little bit of that 100 proof heat. Knob Creek is a bit rougher around the edges. But I have a special place in my heart for Knob Creek. At 22 with no serious income, it was my first “splurge” on whiskey and made me get into bourbon in the first place.
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This thread just made me think of starting an alcohol delivery service named Burb'n and now I hate myself.
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mister d wrote: Fri Oct 16, 2020 2:28 pm This thread just made me think of starting an alcohol delivery service named Burb'n and now I hate myself.
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rass wrote: Fri Oct 16, 2020 2:57 pm
mister d wrote: Fri Oct 16, 2020 2:28 pm This thread just made me think of starting an alcohol delivery service named Burb'n and now I hate myself.
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Anyone had Sweetens Cove? Was reading an WSJ interview with Peyton Manning promoting it.
WSJ wrote:He’s joined in the enterprise by other former pro-athletes including his brother Eli and U.S. Open tennis champ Andy Roddick. Together they recruited the first female master distiller of Kentucky Bourbon since Prohibition, Marianne Eaves—to blend the $200-a-bottle liquid. A steep asking price for any style of American whiskey, yet the first five batches sold out immediately. The brand is eyeing a wider rollout for early 2021.
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wlu_lax6 wrote: Thu Jan 07, 2021 8:43 am Anyone had Sweetens Cove? Was reading an WSJ interview with Peyton Manning promoting it.
WSJ wrote:He’s joined in the enterprise by other former pro-athletes including his brother Eli and U.S. Open tennis champ Andy Roddick. Together they recruited the first female master distiller of Kentucky Bourbon since Prohibition, Marianne Eaves—to blend the $200-a-bottle liquid. A steep asking price for any style of American whiskey, yet the first five batches sold out immediately. The brand is eyeing a wider rollout for early 2021.
They've had only 5 batches and charge $200 a bottle, I'm going to assume nobody has had it yet.
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I received a bottle of Michter single barrel rye and a bottle of Sazerac rye for Christmas. Nice.

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Sabo wrote: Tue Apr 28, 2020 6:05 am I recently bought a bottle of Old Grand Dad 114 and am impressed with it. It’s smooth and has a very oaky taste, which is surprising since it only cost $30.
This stuff is pretty damn good. Might have replaced 4 Roses Single Barrel as my go-to.
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serrano wrote: Sat Mar 06, 2021 8:10 pm
Sabo wrote: Tue Apr 28, 2020 6:05 am I recently bought a bottle of Old Grand Dad 114 and am impressed with it. It’s smooth and has a very oaky taste, which is surprising since it only cost $30.
This stuff is pretty damn good. Might have replaced 4 Roses Single Barrel as my go-to.
I was recently watching a video where some Bourbon expert was reviewing underrated or unknown bourbons deserving of attention, and he included Old Grand Dad, saying it's better than most bourbons twice the price. I haven't had it since I was in college, I should give it another go.
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The Sybian wrote: Mon Mar 08, 2021 10:22 am
serrano wrote: Sat Mar 06, 2021 8:10 pm
Sabo wrote: Tue Apr 28, 2020 6:05 am I recently bought a bottle of Old Grand Dad 114 and am impressed with it. It’s smooth and has a very oaky taste, which is surprising since it only cost $30.
This stuff is pretty damn good. Might have replaced 4 Roses Single Barrel as my go-to.
I was recently watching a video where some Bourbon expert was reviewing underrated or unknown bourbons deserving of attention, and he included Old Grand Dad, saying it's better than most bourbons twice the price. I haven't had it since I was in college, I should give it another go.
Can't remember the last time I had regular Old Grand Dad, but I really like the OGD 114. It isn't a perfect bourbon but has a strong oak taste and is smooth enough for a $30 bottle.
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Sabo wrote: Mon Mar 08, 2021 10:31 am
The Sybian wrote: Mon Mar 08, 2021 10:22 am
serrano wrote: Sat Mar 06, 2021 8:10 pm
Sabo wrote: Tue Apr 28, 2020 6:05 am I recently bought a bottle of Old Grand Dad 114 and am impressed with it. It’s smooth and has a very oaky taste, which is surprising since it only cost $30.
This stuff is pretty damn good. Might have replaced 4 Roses Single Barrel as my go-to.
I was recently watching a video where some Bourbon expert was reviewing underrated or unknown bourbons deserving of attention, and he included Old Grand Dad, saying it's better than most bourbons twice the price. I haven't had it since I was in college, I should give it another go.
Can't remember the last time I had regular Old Grand Dad, but I really like the OGD 114. It isn't a perfect bourbon but has a strong oak taste and is smooth enough for a $30 bottle.
I like strong oak and vanilla in my bourbon, looking to try something new. I went back to my old favorite, Knob Creek, and while I still like it, I think my tastes are more refined and I'd like something a little smoother or better quality. I drink more scotch and rye than bourbon, so the Knob Creek bottle should last me a long time.
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Right there with you, Sybian. I have a bottle of Knob Creek that will probably last me awhile. Like you, I drink more rye than bourbon anyway. My wife prefers Basil Hayden, which is definitely a lighter touch.
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