So I bought the 20 yr pappy van winkle in my hometown during Christmas. They had a bunch of bottles of various years. So I'm I'm town 6 hours away from Houston for a wedding and the whole drive I'm thinking about a 12 yr bottle I'm gonna go swipe up when I get there.
Of course they're out when I get here. What was I thinking getting my hopes up.
The search for pappy
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Posted 15 March 2012 - 04:34 PM
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Posted 15 March 2012 - 04:37 PM
Shipments are just going out. It looks like Maryland's was shipped on Tuesday, so I can start keeping and eye out.
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Posted 15 March 2012 - 04:39 PM
For some reasons the stores around me in Houston don't get it. This one store back in my home town near the border gets them. Go figure haha.
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Posted 16 March 2012 - 02:13 PM
found one! The lady said she hasn't been able to sell it because no one knew what it was!!! Haha. I said they're crazy!
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Posted 16 March 2012 - 03:25 PM
I thought the 12 was part of the rip van winkle line? Are the rip and pappy lines the same?
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Posted 16 March 2012 - 03:33 PM
Can I ask what the 12 year sells for??
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Posted 16 March 2012 - 03:37 PM
It is part of the same line. Maybe I confused the title of the post. But anyway I found a 12 yr. I have about 3/4 of a bottle of the 20 yr old at home.I thought the 12 was part of the rip van winkle line? Are the rip and pappy lines the same?
The 12 yr I grabbed for about 58.00 before taxes.
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Posted 16 March 2012 - 03:48 PM
that's not bad!! now I just need to find some
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Posted 16 March 2012 - 04:15 PM
Is he 12 any good? How does it compare to pappy 15?
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Posted 16 March 2012 - 04:26 PM
I haven't had the 15. So I can only vouch for the 12 and 20. I'm loving the 12 right now. Such an awesome velvety carmel texture. I'm sure AVB can lend some insight on the 15.
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Posted 17 March 2012 - 01:31 PM
So I found another 20 yr old while I'm down here on my trip. I sat here in the car thinking whether or not I should go pick it up. I decided to get it. 
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Posted 17 March 2012 - 01:53 PM
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Posted 17 March 2012 - 02:04 PM
Very nice! I love the 12yo, but haven't laid my hands on the 15yo yet. If you score anymore and are interested in selling or trading, let me know.
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Posted 17 March 2012 - 02:36 PM
This has been seriously elusive for me. I've had to make several trips to Florida, recently, and I think I've hit every liquor store along the way. 12 or 15 is on my wish list. I did see a bottle of the 20, but the Yahoo was a gouger and wanted something like $425.00.
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Posted 17 March 2012 - 02:39 PM
425.00?? Crazy. They had a 23 yr old for 298.00. Couldn't bring myself to do it plus I think they were asking too much for it. It's rare but not enough for me to get it at that price.
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Posted 17 March 2012 - 02:48 PM
Yeah, We have a local guy who will stock a few bottles of HTF spirits, keeps a bottle for himself, then doubles the prices to make enough for his to be free.
I may make it to Jacksonville, FL my next trip, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
I did find a bottle of Jemeson 18 for $81.00 though! Since it is St. Patty's day......
I may make it to Jacksonville, FL my next trip, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
I did find a bottle of Jemeson 18 for $81.00 though! Since it is St. Patty's day......
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Posted 17 March 2012 - 03:25 PM
HOLY CRAP!! 425 is insane...
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Posted 17 March 2012 - 09:05 PM
Very nice!!
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