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Kl has their knob single barrel rye for $35 atm, no brained.
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I picked up JD rye for $15 on closeout. It is spicy with an unusual banana component. Need to make some Manhattans.
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This was so good, even the dregs of the bottle we polished off this morning after finding it in a box.
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Price point on it is fantastic, as well.
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A lot of people might not agree with "fantastic," to pay $200 or so for a 6 year rye, though it is great.
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Yeah it’s pretty pricey.
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Not that I’m saying Andrew’s opinion is incorrect, but bear in mind that the state of Washington has punitive alcohol AND liquor taxes that make bottles of liquor much more expensive there than other states. From Wikipedia.....
Moral of this story.......pack in as much booze as possible if you’re heading to the state of Washington!
So a Washingtonian’s perspective on “fantastic” pricing will differ from the rest of us.all spirits are to be taxed at 20.5% on the shelf price in addition to a flat spirits liter tax of $3.7708/liter. Many retailers no longer include these taxes in the shelf price, which has led to some sticker shock and confusion at the register. For instance, a 1.75l bottle of whiskey with a shelf price of $15.99 will have $3.28 in sales tax and $6.60 in liter taxes added at the register, bringing the total cost to $25.87.
Moral of this story.......pack in as much booze as possible if you’re heading to the state of Washington!
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Missed that it was 6 year - I was bringing the 3 year up from CA, where I was getting it for $30 in Lafayette. Apologies.
And yes, Washington is horrific for pricing. I'm in Paris now and thinking of bringing bourbon home from here because it's cheaper
And yes, Washington is horrific for pricing. I'm in Paris now and thinking of bringing bourbon home from here because it's cheaper

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What’s there to think about?
Even with the bottles over there being 50ml less than their US versions, it’d still be worthwhile. Especially when you can get bottles like Blanton’s Straight From the Barrel that aren’t released in the US......
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Even with the bottles over there being 50ml less than their US versions, it’d still be worthwhile. Especially when you can get bottles like Blanton’s Straight From the Barrel that aren’t released in the US......
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Does it really sell for $200? That “low”?Sarah Kirschbaum wrote: ↑March 3rd, 2019, 6:18 pmA lot of people might not agree with "fantastic," to pay $200 or so for a 6 year rye, though it is great.
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Retail pricing is all over the place - I saw $150 to $1500, or something crazy like that - but at whisky auctions it is about $200.Tom G l a s g o w wrote: ↑March 4th, 2019, 5:05 pmDoes it really sell for $200? That “low”?Sarah Kirschbaum wrote: ↑March 3rd, 2019, 6:18 pmA lot of people might not agree with "fantastic," to pay $200 or so for a 6 year rye, though it is great.
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Just picked up a few bottles of the Willet 4 year. It's not the 6, but it's very good, an easy sipper.
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Anyone tried Whip Saw Rye? Looks like a winemaker collab gone Rye. Picked up a bottle at $40, but after checking online pricing (~$50-$55), I’m thinking it might be a fire sale, given WA state’s usual price gouging.
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Where did you buy it? I'd pick up a bottle to try.Andrew Kotowski wrote: ↑June 25th, 2019, 2:35 pmAnyone tried Whip Saw Rye? Looks like a winemaker collab gone Rye. Picked up a bottle at $40, but after checking online pricing (~$50-$55), I’m thinking it might be a fire sale, given WA state’s usual price gouging.
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QFC in Sammamish. Looks like a one-off, as they have a sticker price tag on it. There were four or five on the shelf. Assuming other QFCs will carry, so a couple of calls might save some time.Adam Noble wrote: ↑June 26th, 2019, 7:17 amWhere did you buy it? I'd pick up a bottle to try.Andrew Kotowski wrote: ↑June 25th, 2019, 2:35 pmAnyone tried Whip Saw Rye? Looks like a winemaker collab gone Rye. Picked up a bottle at $40, but after checking online pricing (~$50-$55), I’m thinking it might be a fire sale, given WA state’s usual price gouging.
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Appreciate the info. I'll check the one near me.
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Alas no luck at the 2 West Seattle locations.
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Will you be on the Eastside any time soon? I can probably pick one up and hold for a bit. If you’re headed to Bellevue, I work in Lincoln Square. Chances of me hitting W Seattle are slim to none

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I appreciate the offer, but it's not that urgent. Hope to share some beer with you and Scott sometime soon, though.Andrew Kotowski wrote: ↑June 26th, 2019, 8:54 amWill you be on the Eastside any time soon? I can probably pick one up and hold for a bit. If you’re headed to Bellevue, I work in Lincoln Square. Chances of me hitting W Seattle are slim to none![]()
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I may know a guy...Adam Noble wrote: ↑June 26th, 2019, 10:30 amI appreciate the offer, but it's not that urgent. Hope to share some beer with you and Scott sometime soon, though.Andrew Kotowski wrote: ↑June 26th, 2019, 8:54 amWill you be on the Eastside any time soon? I can probably pick one up and hold for a bit. If you’re headed to Bellevue, I work in Lincoln Square. Chances of me hitting W Seattle are slim to none![]()
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I grabbed the Basil Hayden Dark Rye thinking I was getting a straight rye.
Imagine to my surprise that it’s a rather odd combo of port and two ryes.
I don’t mind it.
Can’t remember exactly how much I spent on it.
I don’t think I’ll have a bunch of guests asking for some
Imagine to my surprise that it’s a rather odd combo of port and two ryes.
I don’t mind it.
Can’t remember exactly how much I spent on it.
I don’t think I’ll have a bunch of guests asking for some
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And it's sure not $90 in this state. No where close.
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Perhaps at standard markup from wholesale, but that is not the shelf price. $189 pre tax at a location on Capitol Hill, $232 post tax.
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Pretty sure I paid $120 for it last year (pre-tax). Will check out my usual stops this weekend and see if I can find any...Adam Noble wrote: ↑November 1st, 2019, 8:06 amPerhaps at standard markup from wholesale, but that is not the shelf price. $189 pre tax at a location on Capitol Hill, $232 post tax.
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I see High West "A Midwinter's Night Dram" for as low as $85 to as high as $145. Frankly it depends on the store.
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Picked up today at a QFC on Mercer (thanks Adam!) at $112 pre-tax. Sounded like allocations were low this year, as my local QFC blew through theirs and Met Mkt never got any.Andrew Kotowski wrote: ↑November 1st, 2019, 10:37 amPretty sure I paid $120 for it last year (pre-tax). Will check out my usual stops this weekend and see if I can find any...Adam Noble wrote: ↑November 1st, 2019, 8:06 amPerhaps at standard markup from wholesale, but that is not the shelf price. $189 pre tax at a location on Capitol Hill, $232 post tax.
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I've paid $90 for Midwinter, and I've paid $105, tends to stay in that range for me, $120 is a bit much.
I went to Park City for the release party a year ago, they were selling it for $99 at the distillery. Man I drank my share of it that night, thank goodness for the shuttle bus!
I went to Park City for the release party a year ago, they were selling it for $99 at the distillery. Man I drank my share of it that night, thank goodness for the shuttle bus!
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Just tried High West Rendezvous last night - awesome stuff. Worth the $60-70 for sure. Had side-by-side with the Double Rye, also good, but when side-by-side, the quality of Rendezvous really stands out
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Just picked up a couple bottles of my favorite - Wiser's 18 Year - for about $44 each at the duty free while coming back from Vancouver on Sunday. Compared to about $105 at Total Wine here it's an absolute steal.
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K&L has it for $50Todd F r e n c h wrote: ↑December 3rd, 2019, 12:06 pmJust tried High West Rendezvous last night - awesome stuff. Worth the $60-70 for sure. Had side-by-side with the Double Rye, also good, but when side-by-side, the quality of Rendezvous really stands out
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Yes, the Rendezvous Rye is exceptional. It is historically around $55 here, but lately has crept up to about $63. I agree that it is better than the Double Rye, though considering the Double Rye is only $37 - I tend to buy more Double Rye, and splurge at times for the Rendezvous Rye.Todd F r e n c h wrote: ↑December 3rd, 2019, 12:06 pmJust tried High West Rendezvous last night - awesome stuff. Worth the $60-70 for sure. Had side-by-side with the Double Rye, also good, but when side-by-side, the quality of Rendezvous really stands out
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