Pete H Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 2 hours ago, jimjimbo said: Yep, same here. The retailers here don't put the good stuff out on the shelves. They hoard it for their "best customers".......If you ask for something, they just look and laugh. But in Ohio, you literally can search the inventory of the entire state so based on my understanding, they can't do that here but I won't know that for sure until I locate something and have that store tell me they don't have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 39 minutes ago, Pete H said: But in Ohio, you literally can search the inventory of the entire state so based on my understanding, they can't do that here but I won't know that for sure until I locate something and have that store tell me they don't have it. i’ve done that in Oregon. Found a place that had Weller 12. Drove there and the cashier called her boss and asked if she could sell it and was told no. she said it was reserved for “restaurants.” Not going back to that store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 50 minutes ago, BigStewMan said: she said it was reserved for “restaurants.” That's pretty common, especially with high end wine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 53 minutes ago, BigStewMan said: i’ve done that in Oregon. Found a place that had Weller 12. Drove there and the cashier called her boss and asked if she could sell it and was told no. she said it was reserved for “restaurants.” Not going back to that store. The first time I ever had Weller 12 was in a restaurant. That started the slippers slope I'm sliding down on now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 1 hour ago, jimjimbo said: That's pretty common, especially with high end wine. ever tried to have a restaurant order a bottle for you? I wonder if they would or perhaps the availability is too rare for them to do a customer a favor like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Just now, BigStewMan said: ever tried to have a restaurant order a bottle for you? I wonder if they would or perhaps the availability is too rare for them to do a customer a favor like that. Just like the liquor store I would imagine. You need to know the owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Just now, CECAA850 said: Just like the liquor store I would imagine. You need to know the owner. i have a great idea that will solve all of our problems. Carl, you’re a rich guy, you buy a liquor store and we’ll all buy from you. Problem solved. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete H Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 I don't think Carl owning a liqueur store would work out well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 You know the old? saying.....Don't get high on your own supply...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 53 minutes ago, BigStewMan said: ever tried to have a restaurant order a bottle for you? I wonder if they would or perhaps the availability is too rare for them to do a customer a favor like that. No, they wouldn't do that. Many high end or rare bottles carry such high margins to be served in the restaurant that it's in their best interest to keep them in house. Having worked for quite a few years in the wine business, I can say this with confidence. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 50 minutes ago, Pete H said: I don't think Carl owning a liqueur store would work out well. What could possibly go wrong? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Son on law just found me another Bookers 2019-03. Just saying. Hey, when they're gone they're gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 41 minutes ago, jimjimbo said: Many high end or rare bottles carry such high margins to be served in the restaurant that it's in their best interest to keep them in house. the bar & grill across the street carries Old Rip Van Winkle Bourbon. They charge $35 per shot. So, with a shot being an ounce and a half, that’s 16 shots per 750 ml bottle equally $560 in sales. Van Winkle website says the MSRP is $69.99. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, BigStewMan said: the bar & grill across the street carries Old Rip Van Winkle Bourbon. They charge $35 per shot. So, with a shot being an ounce and a half, that’s 16 shots per 750 ml bottle equally $560 in sales. Van Winkle website says the MSRP is $69.99. Dang, they are looking to retire soon to somewhere soon I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 You would think that at the high prices some of these items go for at restaurants/bars, that they may not sell very quickly.......but oh no.....the more high end goodies on the menu, the better they sell, almost regardless of price. An ounce and a half? That's a pretty healthy serving for a rare item. Usually it's strictly an ounce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 1 hour ago, CECAA850 said: Son on law just found me another Bookers 2019-03. Just saying. Hey, when they're gone they're gone. Can't wait to taste it, or are you just using it for charcoal starter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 5 minutes ago, jimjimbo said: Can't wait to taste it, or are you just using it for charcoal starter? It gives a great a great flavor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS121996 Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 1 hour ago, jimjimbo said: Can't wait to taste it, or are you just using it for charcoal starter? Jim, You have 2019-01, 03, 04 waiting here for you. There's a ton of Booker's still around, I saw 2017 and 2018 varieties. Almost everyone is $79.99 except Jewel who has the six pack price of $64.99 each. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 8 hours ago, ZEUS121996 said: Jim, You have 2019-01, 03, 04 waiting here for you. There's a ton of Booker's still around, I saw 2017 and 2018 varieties. Almost everyone is $79.99 except Jewel who has the six pack price of $64.99 each. Mark @jimjimbo if it hasn't been bought already don't bother with the 01. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete H Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Still have the 03 around but I haven't seen the 04 yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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