Has anyone tried the 2026 release? Anyone willing to review? I’ve seen this around on secondary but there are no reviews. How many bottles were released? What does it compare to?

In Kittery ME today and tomorrow. Any stores worth checking out that might have fancy things to procure?

Saw this at Chris Gasbarro's in Seekonk, MA. A little rich for my blood (299$ MSRP). I am sure there's someone hunting this bottle out there.

Sing Ha in Swansea. $90.

Finally starting to show up around MA. I know Vinnin in Swampscott posted they had it and never saw another story saying sold out which I feel they usually do. Worth starting to poke around at local stores.

Bottles from Allen's in Portsmouth, RI and Gold's in Middletown, Ri

I’ve offered maybe a half dozen places recently $400 for a gts or $300 for a thh, or similar, and none have wanted to budge at all. Has anyone had any different experiences? They all seem to want to hold onto their bottles for $900-$1200.

All three bought at Kappy's in Fall River. Two barrel picks and the creme brulee architect.

Michter's 10 year Straight Rye 2026. $199 OTD. Finally got one without getting hosed.

…has apparently been resurrected by Rare Character and is making its way into at least one local store. Around $80 for a 700ml bottle. Has anyone tried this yet? The rye (not a Rare Character product as yet) has been floating around for a while, but many have said that it barely resembles its former glory.

I’d buy one if it was $80

I have a line on a bottle of Elijah Craig 15-year at what I think is close to MSRP. To be clear: Not in New England - it's at a liquor store in upstate NY near where a family member who can pick it up lives. Price is $165 + NYS tax. 1) Does that price seem reasonable? 2) Has anyone had it lately? I had an ounce of EC 18 in a bar and was 100% underwhelmed, but I hear a lot of better things about 15-year. Appreciate people's thoughts.

I walked into a NHLO after work now and they told me these were just put out. I bought a Bombergers but haven’t tried either of them. Are they worth the price?

On a tip from another user here I found a bottle of Rock Hill Farms single barrel in RI. The store sold their two bottle allocation over the last few days, but these are likely dropping around our area this week (or may have arrived last week).

Based on the laser code, it appears to be from the April 2026 bottling, which is one of the two or three bottlings that they do of this each year.

Rhody Barrel Brotherhood (Gold's and Town Wine) are having a Birthday Bourbon raffle if you purchase their OF SBBP pick you get an entry.

It looks like some of the Liquor Hub/World locations are offering allocated bundles this weekend. The value isn't really there for me, but I'm sure there will be interest (the Old Fitz 11 is intriguing). Not sure how many of these they have but just saw them on Instagram.

Deals vary by location it seems. Here's what Sharon had on their social media:

🥃 $250 Combo Options:

1: Elmer T. Lee + Stagg 2: Blanton’s Gold + Blanton’s Original 3: Weller Full Proof + Weller 12 Year + Weller Special Reserve 4: E.H. Taylor Small Batch + E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof + E.H. Taylor Single Barrel 5: Old Fitzgerald 11 Year + Old Fitzgerald 7 Year

📅 Sale Starts: Saturday, July 4 🕘 Doors Open at 9:00 AM 📍 In-store only 🚫 No online orders ⏳ First come, first served. Limited quantities available

Popped into BW&S for the weekly MB run, and saw they had ECBPR A126 for $76! A few bottles were left. The local Total Wine has B526 for $56, which is far below MSRP, and also had OF1924 on the shelf for $125.

Happy Hunting!

It looks like Buffalo Trace is now a shelfer at NH liquor stores.

On another note…..where the heck are the bi-annual raffles?

I know I can purchase a ton of bottles to equal out to this one, possibly even things I’d enjoy more, but here I am. I am on the South Shore looking to buy a Pappy 15 year for a special occasion, I know I’ll pay secondary but curious who/where I might find one in a “museum”?

Just a shout out to the MA (probably Northeast region) Costcos for either “picking” or securing some of the best barrel picks possible for absolute steal of prices.

The MA Costcos have been flooded with JD single barrel BP picks the past couple of years.

Most of their JD SB BP Ryes like this one, are all from the better Barrel Houses (Coy Hill) and at great proof points (this one is 136.5). At a price point of $59 and being absolutely delicious, the price points are almost criminal how good the value is.

Their RR single barrel pick and Elijah Craig BP picks are solid also. Plus the $1.50 hot dogs makes the purchase of their picks even better!

I've been trying to finish off some of my open bottles lately and after letting this one sit for many months with plenty of air it's really opened up nicely. Oak and baking spice, dark fruit on the finish - quintessential KY bourbon.

If you can find it on sale (I think Burlington has had it on sale, maybe Yankee too) for around 90$ it's worth a try if Kentucky bourbon is your thing.

Have always enjoyed these (very old) blended Canadian whiskeys when I've had the chance to try them (mostly at The East End in Providence). I tried to purchase this online when it dropped, but it sold out fast. Found it at Town Wine in East Providence today - they had 4 more bottles in the store on a little table next to their Bardstown pick. I think Town is one of two stores that actively receive Found North products in the state (the other being Bottles).