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Getting the wheel of death when trying to purchase a JD Tanyard Hill Rye and MWND. The rabbit’s IT team is of course out of office. I have until Sunday morning to complete the purchase, so I better go down there tomorrow. Driving to Midtown to fix an IT issue will be a first. 
 

I miss the good old days. 

On 11/30/2025 at 2:09 PM, BigDHornfan said:

Bar is ready for Santa
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Let me know if you ever need me to house-sit. 

On 11/28/2025 at 2:51 PM, billfromlaketravis said:

Getting the wheel of death when trying to purchase a JD Tanyard Hill Rye and MWND. The rabbit’s IT team is of course out of office. I have until Sunday morning to complete the purchase, so I better go down there tomorrow. Driving to Midtown to fix an IT issue will be a first. 
 

I miss the good old days. 

My local store (which is expensive because we're in the mountains and they can get away with it) wants $180 for MWND.  I laughed and said no, thanks.

I'm over MWND at anything over $100 and as a novelty.  

47 minutes ago, Chewbacca said:

My local store (which is expensive because we're in the mountains and they can get away with it) wants $180 for MWND.  I laughed and said no, thanks.

I believe that’s close to MSRP. I’m on an island, but I like it and I’m OK with paying retail for it. 

39 minutes ago, LCHorn said:

I'm over MWND at anything over $100 and as a novelty.  

OF 1924 is about the only bottle I'm willing to pay over $100 for right now. Otherwise 1910 does me right for $60.

2 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

I believe that’s close to MSRP. I’m on an island, but I like it and I’m OK with paying retail for it. 

I used to get a bottle or two every year but it's just gotten silly.  I like it (especially this time of year) but I don't love it.

Um… holy shit. Been hunting the bourbon variety for years, but I’ll certainly take the inaugural year of the rye.

Will report back when I crack this bitch!

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My local store (which is expensive because we're in the mountains and they can get away with it) wants $180 for MWND.  I laughed and said no, thanks.

I paid $143 at Twin in Austin. That Twin typically sells at a reasonable price. First time I’d seen a bottle under $299.
On 11/9/2025 at 1:08 PM, BigDHornfan said:

Got a sample of the Tanyard Hill Rye Special Release.
136 proof.
Holy fuck balls.
Tremendously delicious whiskey.
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Just bought a bottle. Hopefully I can pick it up before the weekend 

Just bought a bottle. Hopefully I can pick it up before the weekend 

Saw one on the shelf for $1300 yesterday… got damn!
3 hours ago, Party_Taco said:

Anyone know why folks were camped out in front of Still Austin yesterday?

Tanager release! I saw on instagram someone was lined up at like 7am the day before. Is that bottle worth it? 

I personally think Still Austin is good but way the fuck overpriced.
Tanager is their best bottle though.
I’d pay retail if I saw one, but I’m not going out of my way.

I have a couple gathering dust, so prob less than most, but I’d pull the trigger at $80-100

It’s honestly my least favorite expression of Batch 2 and I find it to be overrated, but it’s still solid drinking.

21 hours ago, Hermanator said:

What would you personally pay for a bottle of Elmer T Lee?

MSRP is about $80 now. That’s too much. I hope that helps. 

Interesting, is the overhyped of Buffalo Trace stuff dying off? Haven't bought a bottle of bourbon in probably going on 3 years so have no idea where the market is right now. 

6 hours ago, Hermanator said:

Interesting, is the overhyped of Buffalo Trace stuff dying off? Haven't bought a bottle of bourbon in probably going on 3 years so have no idea where the market is right now. 

MSRP on Eagle Rare and ETL essentially doubled. Blanton’s is a cool $90-95 now.

I still think ER is a good buy at $50, but I won’t buy another bottle of Blanton’s or ETL unless I’m forced to in a bundle situation. Weller 12 and Antique have been $50 for several years. 

They priced ER12 well. I believe it’s the same price as ER10. The new cask strength Sazerac rye is supposed to be under $50. BT is kind of a mixed bag on MSRP. 

Update on my opinion on SA Tanager.
This year is meh.
It was much better last year.
Very flat and the finish is short as hell.
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Not a bad week. WLW and Lot B. About what I usually get for Christmas. No idea when I can pick it up. Their turnaround is is averaging 10 business days. 

 

A guy on another message board admitting to spending $22k in 9 months at the Midtown Spec’s. He’s had some nice Vault pulls, but he’s not exactly blowing me out of the water and I’ve spent a small fraction of that. There’s some bottles like Heaven Hill 19 or OF Presidential that know I’m never going to get and that’s just fine. 

On 12/9/2025 at 12:51 AM, Hermanator said:

Interesting, is the overhyped of Buffalo Trace stuff dying off? Haven't bought a bottle of bourbon in probably going on 3 years so have no idea where the market is right now. 

you havent bought a bottle in 3 years?  does not compute.  what have you been drinking?

15 minutes ago, thrillhammer said:

you havent bought a bottle in 3 years?  does not compute.  what have you been drinking?

Haven't made a drink at home, outside of palomas for a family cookout this past summer. Have only drank at restaurants with dinner or at sports bars/Stars games. Probably average 3-5 drinks a month over the last 3 years. Haven't been a big drinker since my sophomore year of college, but during covid started drinking at home too much for my liking so shut that down. 

15 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Not a bad week. WLW and Lot B. About what I usually get for Christmas. No idea when I can pick it up. Their turnaround is is averaging 10 business days. 

 

WLW is the one bottle I've always wanted to try but have never gotten a chance to find. If anyone wants to sell one to help  fulfill a chap's last alcohol bucket item I'd be grateful. 

It's best of 2025 list season for anything and everything, including bourbon. Sharing Breaking Bourbon's list for no other reason that it's a fun read and generates discussion. They listed the following:

  • Bulleit BIB
  • ER 17 year
  • Beam Lineage Batch 2
  • McLaughlin Distillery Cask Strength Baby Barrel 
  • Woodford Chocolate Whisper Redux 

Of these I have only had Bulleit BIB and thought it was fine, so maybe I need to give it another go. I'm not familiar with McLaughlin and would assume they don't distribute to TX, but seems like from their website they ship here? I always find our laws confusing on this point. 

Breaking Bourbon also publishes lists for best American Single Malt, Finished Whiskey, American Whiskey, and Rye. Curious if anyone has thoughts on those lists as well!

 

1 hour ago, bureaucrat said:

It's best of 2025 list season for anything and everything, including bourbon. Sharing Breaking Bourbon's list for no other reason that it's a fun read and generates discussion. They listed the following:

  • Bulleit BIB
  • ER 17 year
  • Beam Lineage Batch 2
  • McLaughlin Distillery Cask Strength Baby Barrel 
  • Woodford Chocolate Whisper Redux 

Of these I have only had Bulleit BIB and thought it was fine, so maybe I need to give it another go. I'm not familiar with McLaughlin and would assume they don't distribute to TX, but seems like from their website they ship here? I always find our laws confusing on this point. 

Breaking Bourbon also publishes lists for best American Single Malt, Finished Whiskey, American Whiskey, and Rye. Curious if anyone has thoughts on those lists as well!

 

i've seen at least two other lists but of which have completely different bourbons on them.  here are a few:

masters keep - beacon

bookers - the reserves

star hill farm

larceny -c925

knob creek 21

bardstown - normandie

frey ranch - harvester

eht jr

russells single rickhouse - camp nelson

widow jane - black opal

bomberger's pfg

er12

 

 

 

8 hours ago, bureaucrat said:

It's best of 2025 list season for anything and everything, including bourbon. Sharing Breaking Bourbon's list for no other reason that it's a fun read and generates discussion. They listed the following:

  • Bulleit BIB
  • ER 17 year
  • Beam Lineage Batch 2
  • McLaughlin Distillery Cask Strength Baby Barrel 
  • Woodford Chocolate Whisper Redux 

Of these I have only had Bulleit BIB and thought it was fine, so maybe I need to give it another go. I'm not familiar with McLaughlin and would assume they don't distribute to TX, but seems like from their website they ship here? I always find our laws confusing on this point. 

Breaking Bourbon also publishes lists for best American Single Malt, Finished Whiskey, American Whiskey, and Rye. Curious if anyone has thoughts on those lists as well!

 

Bulleitt BIB is nothing special. I’m pretty sure I still haven’t finished a bottle I opened months ago. 

11 hours ago, T’Boo Ted Marshall said:

Had some Blanton’s Gold last weekend that I thought was some really good juice.

I had a $50 gift card for my birthday and randomly stopped in a liquor store on the south side of SA. They had a bottle for $180 which is the cheapest I've seen it in the GSA area. I probably over paid but I'm glad to read your comment. 

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11 hours ago, TankedBevo said:

I had a $50 gift card for my birthday and randomly stopped in a liquor store on the south side of SA. They had a bottle for $180 which is the cheapest I've seen it in the GSA area. I probably over paid but I'm glad to read your comment. 

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sadly that is pretty much MSRP.
 

21 hours ago, Hermanator said:

WLW is the one bottle I've always wanted to try but have never gotten a chance to find. If anyone wants to sell one to help  fulfill a chap's last alcohol bucket item I'd be grateful. 

Same. Got this text this week. LOL. 
 

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Edited by Anastasis

Shit is still silly out there but I’m curious where the current trend takes us next Christmas.

Laughed at the Shaker folks when I asked about pretty approachable Turkey products and they said “those are all in the raffle”. Love them, but no thanks.

Can anyone active on secondary provide a quote for Pappy Rye? Need to be sure I’m not getting swindled and the current market is weird…

9 hours ago, Anastasis said:

Same. Got this text this week. LOL. 
 

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Mom and pops have a place in this world. Especially with their attention to store picks that the big box stores have no interest in. But they shouldn’t do this to their regulars. I’m sure y’all would gladly pay $400 cash for BTAC. There’s still making money, and their regulars get a terrific bottle. Win-win. 

37 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Mom and pops have a place in this world. Especially with their attention to store picks that the big box stores have no interest in. But they shouldn’t do this to their regulars. I’m sure y’all would gladly pay $400 cash for BTAC. There’s still making money, and their regulars get a terrific bottle. Win-win. 

Spot on. 

Last night I saw Spec’s had a Penelope Estate 13 year available in the app so I rushed over to get it. As expected, they didn’t have it anywhere to be found so I found a manager. He brought this out for me for the trouble. Not a bad consolation prize. IMG_0503.thumb.jpeg.4847ac85e5dfa870d9e9d18417be0936.jpeg

Right now, this is my favorite bottle I’ve had this year.
They outdid themselves with this one.
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Can anyone active on secondary provide a quote for Pappy Rye? Need to be sure I’m not getting swindled and the current market is weird…

850-900
5 hours ago, Yev Kassem said:

Last night I saw Spec’s had a Penelope Estate 13 year available in the app so I rushed over to get it. As expected, they didn’t have it anywhere to be found so I found a manager. He brought this out for me for the trouble. Not a bad consolation prize. IMG_0503.thumb.jpeg.4847ac85e5dfa870d9e9d18417be0936.jpeg

I love it. Great toasted barrel expression, but I understand some of the varying single barrel reviews. As Bozo has laid out so many times, opinions vary with single barrels.

 

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