[Watching The World Burn]

Originally Posted by Maynard

Sorry to hear this. Where are you? I'm upstate NY and they have been steadily discounting it (originally about 110 and I got one, then it was 90, and I liked it so got 2 more; then they dropped it to about 75). Might be a purely local thing if they bought a case and thought they were going to get stuck w/ it.

I like it a lot - reminds me a lot of the cask-strength 10. At 110 I wouldn't have stocked up, but definitely worth it esp at lower pricing.

Canada...lol. But I was in Myrtle Beach and that's where Total Wine and Spirits said they had three bottles, but when I went there, out of luck.

I'll have to keep my eye out next time I'm in the States.

[hubbahubba]

A friend went to Ireland last summer, today he handed me this. What a nice fellow.

[Josh-PA]

Originally Posted by hubbahubba

A friend went to Ireland last summer, today he handed me this. What a nice fellow.

Middleton does a really nice job with their tours and tastings

[hubbahubba]

Originally Posted by Josh-PA

Middleton does a really nice job with their tours and tastings

He really enjoyed it.

[WhiskyPat12]

Nice to see the Irish and Scotch getting enjoyed. Hosted a bottle share tonight, had some good stuff brought out.

[Josh-PA]

Where are you guys buying your harder to find bourbons? I'm in Pennsylvania and we have a horrible state run liquor store system. I'm close enough to Delaware that I frequently go down there to stock up. I'm OK with going the secondary market, but have no idea what sites are reputable and fair. I started watching Unicorn and Good Bottle auctions, but would love to hear any other tips / tricks to track allocation releases, get a heads up when something good is coming out, etc. Just for personal consumption (been searching for any of the allocated Michters bottles (10yr / toasted) for a couple months with no luck).

[WhiskyPat12]

I hate paying for shipping, but here in the Houston area we are pretty blessed with good distribution. Much better than where I used to live in CT. I've only used Seelbachs, but that doesn't have super rare stuff. Unicorn Auctions has good reviews from friends of mine.

PA is tough since it's state run, do they do any lotteries? Some state run monthly or yearly lotteries where it's luck of the draw. Not sure how DE is...

Mostly it's about finding a store (in DE) you like, and make some friendships with the people behind the counter. Talk to them, let them know what you are looking for, and spend your money at that store. The common phrase is "It's all about relationships." That's how I get hard bottles, I've got a few stores I frequent and they know me.


Also - as boomer as it is, FB can be a good way to get info fast. I use it almost completely for whisky. Find some local whisky/bourbon groups and join.

Originally Posted by Josh-PA

Where are you guys buying your harder to find bourbons? I'm in Pennsylvania and we have a horrible state run liquor store system. I'm close enough to Delaware that I frequently go down there to stock up. I'm OK with going the secondary market, but have no idea what sites are reputable and fair. I started watching Unicorn and Good Bottle auctions, but would love to hear any other tips / tricks to track allocation releases, get a heads up when something good is coming out, etc. Just for personal consumption (been searching for any of the allocated Michters bottles (10yr / toasted) for a couple months with no luck).

[WhiskyPat12]

Went and had some Omar single malt from the Nantou Distillery in Taiwan today. 🥃 Cheers!

[JMcLellan]

Has anyone here done both the bourbon trail and whiskey trail experiences? I am curious how the two areas compare. From some google searching it seems there are many more experiences on the bourbon trail.

My buddies and I went to the bourbon trail this past October and we are now planning another trip this coming October. The whiskey trail is on the table as an option. Any feedback would be appreciated.

[WhiskyPat12]

Originally Posted by JMcLellan

Has anyone here done both the bourbon trail and whiskey trail experiences? I am curious how the two areas compare. From some google searching it seems there are many more experiences on the bourbon trail.

My buddies and I went to the bourbon trail this past October and we are now planning another trip this coming October. The whiskey trail is on the table as an option. Any feedback would be appreciated.

I've done the entire main side of the KY Bourbon Trail, but haven't done all of the Craft side. I'm not sure what you mean as far as a separate "Whiskey Trail". What are you referring to?


I can send you some info on the KY Bourbon Trail from me or some of my bourbon nerd friends when I get back home in a few days.

If you go back a bit in this thread, I think I posted some stuff for another poster

[JMcLellan]

Originally Posted by WhiskyPat12

I've done the entire main side of the KY Bourbon Trail, but haven't done all of the Craft side. I'm not sure what you mean as far as a separate "Whiskey Trail". What are you referring to?


I can send you some info on the KY Bourbon Trail from me or some of my bourbon nerd friends when I get back home in a few days.

If you go back a bit in this thread, I think I posted some stuff for another poster

I'm referring to going to whiskey distilleries in Tennessee. I've heard it referenced as the whiskey trail.

[WhiskyPat12]

Originally Posted by JMcLellan

I'm referring to going to whiskey distilleries in Tennessee. I've heard it referenced as the whiskey trail.

Ahh gotcha, there a few trails I guess, just in different states. We even have one here in Texas.

In TN, I did a few a couple years back near Nashville. Great city for food, bars, music.

-Nelson's Green Brier was a basic tour, good Whisky to taste though.
-Corsair tasting, not at the Distillery, wasn't super into their stuff.
-Old Smoky had free samples and was more a bar, good cocktails. Very touristy.

It's probably worth planning a trip, they have a TN whisky trail passport just like the KY trail. There's damn good Whisky in TN.

One of my favorite Distilleries is Chattanooga Whiskey, they make great stuff.

[JMcLellan]

Originally Posted by WhiskyPat12

Ahh gotcha, there a few trails I guess, just in different states. We even have one here in Texas.

In TN, I did a few a couple years back near Nashville. Great city for food, bars, music.

-Nelson's Green Brier was a basic tour, good Whisky to taste though.
-Corsair tasting, not at the Distillery, wasn't super into their stuff.
-Old Smoky had free samples and was more a bar, good cocktails. Very touristy.

It's probably worth planning a trip, they have a TN whisky trail passport just like the KY trail. There's damn good Whisky in TN.

One of my favorite Distilleries is Chattanooga Whiskey, they make great stuff.

Cool. Thank you for the info. We are considering routing through Nashville for our touring as there are much better fight options vs going to Louisville.
Either way it's going to be awesome. A few dudes away from their wives and kiddos drinking bourbon and whiskey. Sign me up.

[Josh-PA]

I bit the bullet and joined Unicorn. I will say the packaging, shipping & delivery process was great.

[Bingham]

Nice score JPA. That toasted barrel is in my top 5 pours…just hits right.

Been using unicorn a bit as well…share your sentiment. Additionally, they will actually answer the phone.

Happy spring. Enjoy cat!

B.