Im not even sure what the occasion will be that warrants opening it. Just like the great Justice Potter Stewart said, "I know it when I see it." I bought this bottle off the shelf prior to it being discontinued and I have held on to it ever since.
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Liquourverse Good pricing, have not ordered from them yet. Based in the US.
The Whisky Exchange: The classic shop, shipping to the US is difficult.
Whisky Shop USA: Based in California, website is rough but has some hard to find stuff
Wine Searcher: For the really hard to find stuff
Whisky Auctioneer, Whisky Hammer, Unicorn Auctions
Whiskybase: To keep track of your inventory and its value
Seelbachs - Fantastic for hard to find craft distilleries. Free shipping on first order if you sign up for newsletter.
Lueken’s Wine and Spirits - Based in Florida
Marketview Liquor - Based in New York
B-21 - Very cheap shipping within the US ($14 for 6 bottles and no tax!). Based in Florida.
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LOVE me some WT101. I am having a glass right now. I honestly challenge anyone to give me a better bottle at the mid $20 price range that is commonly available that is worthy to drink neat. I want one of those Austin Nichol's gold foil old bottles. Theyre going for over a grand on the auction site I check out occasionally. Of course, I like rye so that is a huge part of my WT love.
Just found this community, so sorry for a necro-post.
I'm also a giant WT101 fan. If you haven't picked up a Old grandad (OGD) Bonded recently, it's always the one I lean on for a bit more of that rye without going to a straight rye. Is it better? Obviously that's ultimately a matter of opinion, but it's certainly in the same category in both price and quality. Huge value bourbon.
I have never had the OGD bonded before, I have had the 114. I am a fan of that. I will have to try to the bonded sometime when I see it for a reasonable price. I am on the hunt for this: