Kentucky Burbon Barrel Ale is fantastic. There was another one I had that was really good, but I can't remember what it is. I think it is by Brooklyn Brewing?
Old GrandDad 114 is very good and is a steal at $32 here in Maryland.
I do not believe you can ship from the PALCB to someone’s home, but here is an option. It is not bourbon, but a Tennessee whisky, it is Mike Rowe’s brand, named after his grandfather, they will ship and a portion of the sale goes to Mike’s foundation helping people learn trade skills. Plus I thought it tasted pretty good while supporting a good cause.
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How could you not ask what was behind the counter, even just for curiosity sake? I believe they are starting to get a little bit of Blantons and sprinkling it around at different stores. I scored two bottles a few months ago back and just had a friend score two a week ago at a different store.
That's a pretty unique gift. I love it. The type of gift that customers will fondly remember many times during the year.
I'm not that into bourbon that I'm going to spend a ton of money on a high end bottle. Neither is my father.
I don't have any idea why the Duncansville store has an extensive selection of Bourbon, but one thing I am Damn sure of is, it is NOT because of the PLCB stepping up. I really don't think most of those people care if they sell a bottle of bourbon, or anything else for that matter. That has been my experience when dealing with the PLCB.
Va ABC stores are advertised quite heavily - heck even delivery. Of course they have been caught up with a lot of internal issues where the 'good' stuff didn't end up in a random distribution.
The Blantons was regular retail, I was surprised at the price. And I agree with @Split shot assessment of the PLCB
I find it hard to believe also, maybe it is just pure luck they had a good selection? Thinking about it more, I should have asked about the behind the counter selection, just to see what they had. I know they do keep stuff behind there, but I never had an employee say anything about it. But I am usually grabbing what I want and going.
I visited a local store here in Erie today. One of the selections behind the counter was a $500 bottle of Widow Jane. Had some other pricier bourbons, but nothing out of the Buffalo Trace stable.
If you're looking for any of that stuff I can hook you up.
I’ve seen the pic of your collection, i appreciate the offer. You been to Yorktown recently? They have had some good barrel strength bourbons on the shelves.
But they are out of the best value on the market. No Rare Breed last time I was there.
It’s there, not by the other wild turkey, but down on the 4th set of shelves, i picked up a bottle.😎
, we would stop at random Virginia ABC (state liquor) stores just to see what their bourbon inventories included.
