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Re: The Bourbon and Whiskey Thread
Better start with Blanton's and after a few pours, switch to something more economical. I mean, we do that with cigars right?
peter4jc
Re: The Bourbon and Whiskey Thread
I'm liking it too. Two drinks went down way too easy, though. It may end up being my go-to scotch.
ShawnOL
Re: The Bourbon and Whiskey Thread
I don't care to spend more than $70 for a bottle of whiskey but I'll grab one of these if I ever run across one.
ShawnOL
Re: The Bourbon and Whiskey Thread
My first bottle of Blanton’s.
Up to this point I have not been a dedicated seeker of Blanton's, but I saw this high on a shelf behind the counter at my small neighborhood (nearest mini strip mall) liquor store. They seem to be a bit higher on all their stuff than some of the bigger stores I have in the area, but they are closest geographically. My plan is to buy more. I think I spotted a second bottle up on the shelf there at the same store. $95.oo. Is there a particular time of year that Blanton's is more likely to be spotted? I don't recall ever seeing it in any store. If I ever did see it, I'm sure I balked at whatever price they gave me. It's not my first taste though. Last winter my son gave me an opened 375ml/pint bottle secondhand because he was not impressed with it. I thanked him and disagreed with his opinion. I have nursed that small bottle along for a while now wondering if I would ever spot any Blanton's but also not really trying hard to find it either.
I called around this morning, and one place said they had it for $112 or $120, he wasn't certain about the price. And another place said he thought he usually priced his in the $70 to $75 range and he might get some today or tomorrow and told me I should call back. Three other places did not have it. I think I'll drop by my local again and get that other bottle if no one's grabbed it and also keep calling that other guy. I don't guzzle my bourbon, and I have other hobbies that I willingly spend plenty of money on, so I might as well try to keep some Blanton's on hand if it pleases me.
Bob_Luken
