chris12345 Posted October 26, 2023 Author Share Posted October 26, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Warhippy said: For whatever reason the BC Liquor store and distribution is like 2 weeks behind the rest of the province. We are actually woeful in comparison because they all rolled out on the same weekend with lottery draws in place and online registration ready to go. These books are available but STILL nothing online except the bordeaux release from the end of sept. That and the fall taste catalogue. BC has done something really dumb IMO. They havent indicated where select draws will be, they have their "luxe" and premiums dictated by location being only 2 on the coast. Stagg, Blantons and other bourbons or harder to find things like the red breast 21 aren't being noted as to where they'll be at all. Honestly, it's just a mess how this years release is being done. Weeks after the rest of the country with zero actual attention being paid to anything. Yea seems like they are making it difficult. Too bad I don't mind spending some coin to support it but if they make it hard I'll go elsewhere. Might pull the trigger on a larger order elsewhere. Edited October 26, 2023 by chris12345 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 (edited) Since BC Liquor has been absolutely insanely awful at getting any level of information out. Sourced from reddit. November 18th Draws and releases. So insanely underwhelming and crazily over priced. For us here in the Okanagan the likelihood of getting a Stagg jr, a red spot or ANYTHING good is minimal unless we all line up at the Orchard Park Signature A location in kelowna. Honestly, aside from a red breast, the red spot a stagg and rock hill. Maybe a rum this is absolutely the most underwhelming and insanely over priced release I have seen to date Edited October 27, 2023 by Warhippy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris12345 Posted October 27, 2023 Author Share Posted October 27, 2023 57 minutes ago, Warhippy said: Since BC Liquor has been absolutely insanely awful at getting any level of information out. Sourced from reddit. November 18th Draws and releases. So insanely underwhelming and crazily over priced. For us here in the Okanagan the likelihood of getting a Stagg jr, a red spot or ANYTHING good is minimal unless we all line up at the Orchard Park Signature A location in kelowna. Honestly, aside from a red breast, the red spot a stagg and rock hill. Maybe a rum this is absolutely the most underwhelming and insanely over priced release I have seen to date Thanks. Some ok buys but not sure I'll get out of bed. Craigellachie 17, Laphroaig cairdeas, Blanton's, Aberlour 16. That's it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 3 hours ago, chris12345 said: Thanks. Some ok buys but not sure I'll get out of bed. Craigellachie 17, Laphroaig cairdeas, Blanton's, Aberlour 16. That's it. Was saying the same thing. Between the costs suggested and the fact I would have to travel and line up it is not worth it. I'd LOVE a red spot but not worth waiting in Kelowna late Autumn in sub zero temps for at 5 am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris12345 Posted October 28, 2023 Author Share Posted October 28, 2023 20 hours ago, Warhippy said: Was saying the same thing. Between the costs suggested and the fact I would have to travel and line up it is not worth it. I'd LOVE a red spot but not worth waiting in Kelowna late Autumn in sub zero temps for at 5 am Yea BC prices are getting dumb. When a base model whisky is $70 we have a problem. I get it. It's s a luxury but they aren't doing anyone favors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 (edited) Just got the spirit release email earlier, looks like some interesting stuff. Closest participating store is Fort St. John by the looks of it, might make my way over. But I'm curious, does Alberta have an equivalent? I'm sure it'd probably be cheaper. Or maybe not? I'm up in Dawson Creek so Grande Prairie is pretty much the same distance as FSJ. Edited October 29, 2023 by Coconuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 15 minutes ago, Coconuts said: Just got the spirit release email earlier, looks like some interesting stuff. Closest participating store is Fort St. John by the looks of it, might make my way over. But I'm curious, does Alberta have an equivalent? I'm sure it'd probably be cheaper. Or maybe not? I'm up in Dawson Creek so Grande Prairie is pretty much the same distance as FSJ. Alberta Sask Manitoba Ontario all do their relase on the 4th. ALB or Atlantic Liquor Board provinces do theirs as well but in a vastly differentformat. BC's is so underwhelming and overpriced. Maybe 7 or 8 labels I want but with relgional issues and select items only going to certain stores it isn't worth me driving 2 hours and waiting in line in sub zero temps to get a chance at a bottle of red spot or a rock hill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 2 hours ago, Warhippy said: Alberta Sask Manitoba Ontario all do their relase on the 4th. ALB or Atlantic Liquor Board provinces do theirs as well but in a vastly differentformat. BC's is so underwhelming and overpriced. Maybe 7 or 8 labels I want but with relgional issues and select items only going to certain stores it isn't worth me driving 2 hours and waiting in line in sub zero temps to get a chance at a bottle of red spot or a rock hill Couldn't find anything definitive for Alberta, but I remember someone linking something from Alberta last year in the CDC thread.. I dunno, there are a few things I'm interested as far as BC goes, but I've def found I can get better bang for my buck in Alberta I managed to get some neat stuff in Nanaimo but I question what'd actually be available in FSJ, I guess I'll have to check back as it doesn't look like they've listed what is available where yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris12345 Posted October 29, 2023 Author Share Posted October 29, 2023 53 minutes ago, Coconuts said: Couldn't find anything definitive for Alberta, but I remember someone linking something from Alberta last year in the CDC thread.. I dunno, there are a few things I'm interested as far as BC goes, but I've def found I can get better bang for my buck in Alberta I managed to get some neat stuff in Nanaimo but I question what'd actually be available in FSJ, I guess I'll have to check back as it doesn't look like they've listed what is available where yet I want that Bowmore 52 haha. I'll settle for Craigallachie 17. Alberta has way better prices. I love loading up in Alberta on my basic stuff. It's annoying you don't know which store gets what. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris12345 Posted November 18, 2023 Author Share Posted November 18, 2023 And what did everyone get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 (edited) I skipped the release, the FSJ selection didn't move the needle enough and I needed to go to Grande Prairie Wound up getting these two at the Costco liquor store, saved about $30 and $40 plus tax on them respectively (so about $85 and $55 compared to what I'd have paid at the BC liquor store First time in 4-6 years I haven't gone and lined up early in the morning Edited November 19, 2023 by Coconuts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris12345 Posted November 19, 2023 Author Share Posted November 19, 2023 2 hours ago, Coconuts said: I skipped the release, the FSJ selection didn't move the needle enough and I needed to go to Grande Prairie Wound up getting these two at the Costco liquor store, saved about $30 and $40 plus tax on them respectively (so about $85 and $55 compared to what I'd have paid at the BC liquor store First time in 4-6 years I haven't gone and lined up early in the morning Nice pick ups. Definitely worth pick up a bottle or 6 when at Costco. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 1 minute ago, chris12345 said: Nice pick ups. Definitely worth pick up a bottle or 6 when at Costco. Seriously, as someone who grew up a long ways away from Alberta I'm always baffled at how much cheaper alcohol can be there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris12345 Posted November 19, 2023 Author Share Posted November 19, 2023 Just now, Coconuts said: Seriously, as someone who grew up a long ways away from Alberta I'm always baffled at how much cheaper alcohol can be there Yes it is significantly cheaper especially the high end stuff. And regardless of what people say on here sometimes a road trip to Alberta is fun and you grab some whisky and you check out the Rockies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sp3nny Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 13 hours ago, chris12345 said: And what did everyone get? I picked up Cairdeas and Basil Hayden Red Wine this morning. Wasn’t overly impressed with the release this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris12345 Posted November 19, 2023 Author Share Posted November 19, 2023 6 hours ago, Sp3nny said: I picked up Cairdeas and Basil Hayden Red Wine this morning. Wasn’t overly impressed with the release this year. Nice let me know how it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RupertKBD Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 Speaking of pricey whisky, who's up for a shot of The Macallan 60 year old at $100 grand? https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/19/style/rare-whisky-sells-for-2-7-million-gbr-intl-scli/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris12345 Posted November 20, 2023 Author Share Posted November 20, 2023 2 hours ago, RupertKBD said: Speaking of pricey whisky, who's up for a shot of The Macallan 60 year old at $100 grand? https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/19/style/rare-whisky-sells-for-2-7-million-gbr-intl-scli/index.html Wow!!!! I'd love to be a high end collector but not this cowboy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris12345 Posted November 26, 2023 Author Share Posted November 26, 2023 Anyone drink anything decent tonight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris12345 Posted January 6 Author Share Posted January 6 (edited) Just picked up Ancnoc 24, Ancnoc 12 and Glenallachie 8! Edited January 6 by chris12345 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Arrogant Worms Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 Buble talking about his new whisky starts at 11:50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris12345 Posted February 4 Author Share Posted February 4 On 1/30/2024 at 2:44 PM, The Arrogant Worms said: Buble talking about his new whisky starts at 11:50 Ew Canadian whisky Double ew Michael Buble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Arrogant Worms Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 44 minutes ago, chris12345 said: Ew Canadian whisky Double ew Michael Buble No hate for Buble from me. Hilarious guy...likes to drink and is a Canucks fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris12345 Posted February 4 Author Share Posted February 4 19 minutes ago, The Arrogant Worms said: No hate for Buble from me. Hilarious guy...likes to drink and is a Canucks fan. I'm sure he is a fantastic guy. HATE his music (just my taste) and doing shrooms before the Allstar game is too much for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwarrior Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 1 hour ago, chris12345 said: I'm sure he is a fantastic guy. HATE his music (just my taste) and doing shrooms before the Allstar game is too much for me. Too each their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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