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Posted: 6/13/2019 1:38:16 AM EDT
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They even sell a rack/holder for them.
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Posted: 6/13/2019 2:24:50 PM EDT
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I need a L and an O. I have an extra N and A if anybody wants to trade.  Attached File |
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Posted: 6/13/2019 3:06:26 PM EDT
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They're all on ebay. 12 bucks or less will get you any letter you want.
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Posted: 6/13/2019 3:38:26 PM EDT
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N's must be popular. Got this bottle a few days ago https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/236899/n_jpg-978553.JPG Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I need a L and an O. I have an extra N and A if anybody wants to trade. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/236899/n_jpg-978553.JPG |
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Posted: 6/16/2019 6:10:07 PM EDT
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I've never seen a Blantons in the wild.
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Posted: 6/16/2019 7:36:16 PM EDT
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I've never seen a Blantons in the wild. |
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Posted: 6/29/2019 1:49:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The juice is worth the squeeze, brother. |
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Posted: 7/1/2019 3:03:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Ha, I can’t even get a single bottle! At this point I have better odds of hooking up with Scarlett Johansson. 
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Posted: 7/1/2019 4:36:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Best bet is probably going to be the non chain liquor stores in less desirable areas. I spent months looking for it. Finally got bored one day and drove to about 2 dozen liquors stores in the hood. Ended up finding it at quite a few of them but they knew what they had and were priced high. The cheapest was $120 (which I bought) but they went all the way up to $260. Since then, I've found a place that has it on the shelf most of the time for $100 and a place that gets it pretty consistently for $80. I actually snagged a couple at the liquor store in the Las Vegas airport for $90. They had just got their own barrel so they were selling them for "cheap" for a week or so. Then the price went back up to ~$200. |
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Posted: 7/1/2019 5:06:46 PM EDT
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I havent seen a bottle of Blantons on the shelf in over two years, when I ask about it the person behind the counter usually laughs at me and asks if I want to be put on their waiting list.
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Posted: 7/1/2019 8:41:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Ha, I can’t even get a single bottle! At this point I have better odds of hooking up with Scarlett Johansson. 
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Posted: 7/18/2019 10:53:16 AM EDT
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Keep me posted, maybe we can work a trade..... https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/135145/iwantone-1000893.gif 
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Posted: 7/20/2019 6:41:37 PM EDT
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I managed to snag a bottle last night with an L.
Now I just need to find a bottle with an O to have the complete set. 
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Posted: 7/20/2019 8:04:40 PM EDT
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I managed to snag a bottle last night with an L.
Now I just need to find a bottle with an O to have the complete set. |
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Posted: 7/20/2019 11:12:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Nice score man. I’m just missing the L, A, and 2nd N now. |
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Posted: 7/21/2019 12:19:53 AM EDT
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Which N do you need? I have some extras. I have 2 of the right rear leg pointing fwd and 1 of the right rear pointing aft. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted: Nice score man. I’m just missing the L, A, and 2nd N now. I have an extra T if you’re needing one.  Attached File |
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Posted: 7/21/2019 12:38:53 AM EDT
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The thing I don't get is why they focus on overseas sales when they can't meet their US demand. They have a couple of bottlings that are export only. When I went to a liquor store in Germany while visiting my brother they had tons of regular Blantons, plus the Gold and something else that's only available overseas for reasonable domestic prices. I bought some to bring back, but there's nothing on the shelf here.
It's good stuff, but I'm not going to drive an hour when they have comparable quality whiskeys near by. |
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Posted: 7/21/2019 1:22:52 AM EDT
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Why are some of the Blanton's in a bag while others are in the netting?
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Posted: 7/21/2019 1:31:29 PM EDT
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Why are some of the Blanton's in a bag while others are in the netting? The netting is something a lot of retailers will place on expensive bottles to keep it from being glass on glass when bagging. I could be wrong. |
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Posted: 7/31/2019 4:36:34 AM EDT
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I always thought the retailer was unboxing and unbagging the bottles for display/sale. The netting is something a lot of retailers will place on expensive bottles to keep it from being glass on glass when bagging. I could be wrong. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Why are some of the Blanton's in a bag while others are in the netting? The netting is something a lot of retailers will place on expensive bottles to keep it from being glass on glass when bagging. I could be wrong. |
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Posted: 8/9/2019 1:22:56 AM EDT
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The thing I don't get is why they focus on overseas sales when they can't meet their US demand. They have a couple of bottlings that are export only. When I went to a liquor store in Germany while visiting my brother they had tons of regular Blantons, plus the Gold and something else that's only available overseas for reasonable domestic prices. I bought some to bring back, but there's nothing on the shelf here. It's good stuff, but I'm not going to drive an hour when they have comparable quality whiskeys near by. I had heard that they sell different proofs overseas. No idea why, or if it's true. |
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Posted: 8/13/2019 11:18:21 PM EDT
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Nice score man. I’m just missing the L, A, and 2nd N now. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I managed to snag a bottle last night with an L.
Now I just need to find a bottle with an O to have the complete set. |
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Posted: 8/13/2019 11:40:11 PM EDT
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The thing I don't get is why they focus on overseas sales when they can't meet their US demand. They have a couple of bottlings that are export only. When I went to a liquor store in Germany while visiting my brother they had tons of regular Blantons, plus the Gold and something else that's only available overseas for reasonable domestic prices. I bought some to bring back, but there's nothing on the shelf here. It's good stuff, but I'm not going to drive an hour when they have comparable quality whiskeys near by. Hence overseas focus. |
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Posted: 8/14/2019 3:28:06 PM EDT
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Looks to me like they're owned by the Sazerac Company, Inc out of New Orleans. The link below gives good info on the different kinds of Blanton's.
https://www.whisqy.com/blog/en/blanton-worldwide-shipping-straight-gold-original-reserve.html |
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Posted: 8/14/2019 7:09:29 PM EDT
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Hm.
Read this: https://www.bourbonbanter.com/drink/drink-reviews/bourbon-reviews/battle-of-the-blantons-buyer-beware/#.XVSTzPlKjcc "Another fact you may be unaware of: Japanese manufacturer Takara Shuzo owns all of the Age International brands (including Ancient Age, Blanton’s and Elmer T. Lee), despite their being distilled and aged at Buffalo Trace. That may help to explain the strong international presence." Obviously, if it's on the internet, it must be true....
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Posted: 8/14/2019 11:59:40 PM EDT
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I'm so confused now...
 But, it's still good bourbon!
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Posted: 8/15/2019 1:15:04 AM EDT
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They even sell a rack/holder for them. (Here’s an example of what they will send you back)  Attached File |
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Posted: 8/24/2019 5:48:38 PM EDT
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If you send them all in to the Buffalo Trace Distillery, they will mount it for free on a stave and send it back to you. (Here’s an example of what they will send you back) https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/78149/B44AF01B-13A2-4966-A935-EA855F47400F_jpeg-1054828.JPG Quote HistoryQuoted:
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They even sell a rack/holder for them. (Here’s an example of what they will send you back) https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/78149/B44AF01B-13A2-4966-A935-EA855F47400F_jpeg-1054828.JPG New here, been collecting these stoppers for a while. I need an A and the first N; have an L and S to trade. @jokermann, where do you get your info that "they will mount it for free on a stave and send it back to you"? At the Blanton's Store I see the stave you show selling for $99: https://www.blantonsbourbonshop.com/shop/barrel-stave I can't find any mention of free anything. |
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Posted: 10/1/2019 10:48:30 AM EDT
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Hi, New here, been collecting these stoppers for a while. I need an A and the first N; have an L and S to trade. @jokermann, where do you get your info that "they will mount it for free on a stave and send it back to you"? At the Blanton's Store I see the stave you show selling for $99: https://www.blantonsbourbonshop.com/shop/barrel-stave I can't find any mention of free anything. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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They even sell a rack/holder for them. (Here’s an example of what they will send you back) https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/78149/B44AF01B-13A2-4966-A935-EA855F47400F_jpeg-1054828.JPG New here, been collecting these stoppers for a while. I need an A and the first N; have an L and S to trade. @jokermann, where do you get your info that "they will mount it for free on a stave and send it back to you"? At the Blanton's Store I see the stave you show selling for $99: https://www.blantonsbourbonshop.com/shop/barrel-stave I can't find any mention of free anything. 
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Posted: 10/1/2019 10:50:33 AM EDT
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Hi, New here, been collecting these stoppers for a while. I need an A and the first N; have an L and S to trade. @jokermann, where do you get your info that "they will mount it for free on a stave and send it back to you"? At the Blanton's Store I see the stave you show selling for $99: https://www.blantonsbourbonshop.com/shop/barrel-stave I can't find any mention of free anything. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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They even sell a rack/holder for them. (Here’s an example of what they will send you back) Attached FileNew here, been collecting these stoppers for a while. I need an A and the first N; have an L and S to trade. @jokermann, where do you get your info that "they will mount it for free on a stave and send it back to you"? At the Blanton's Store I see the stave you show selling for $99: https://www.blantonsbourbonshop.com/shop/barrel-stave I can't find any mention of free anything.
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Posted: 10/1/2019 11:53:14 AM EDT
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Well, I can attest that they do indeed mount them on a barrel stave for free, one time only per customer. Thanks to 45ProCarry I was able to complete my collection and I just received mine. https://scontent.fnyc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/71093744_10218270549171673_7601440734884921344_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_oc=AQlY-eZOHXfdvgWRWWInPbqnfNZozzPJeYn6kcNxbNrYG9diA0Yq5yCQdHThmlYdfU4&_nc_ht=scontent.fnyc1-1.fna&oh=2d9771cc8a19c66dbb55800c2e8ed618&oe=5E2B2625 Quote HistoryQuoted:
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They even sell a rack/holder for them. (Here’s an example of what they will send you back) https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/78149/B44AF01B-13A2-4966-A935-EA855F47400F_jpeg-1054828.JPG New here, been collecting these stoppers for a while. I need an A and the first N; have an L and S to trade. @jokermann, where do you get your info that "they will mount it for free on a stave and send it back to you"? At the Blanton's Store I see the stave you show selling for $99: https://www.blantonsbourbonshop.com/shop/barrel-stave I can't find any mention of free anything. https://scontent.fnyc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/71093744_10218270549171673_7601440734884921344_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_oc=AQlY-eZOHXfdvgWRWWInPbqnfNZozzPJeYn6kcNxbNrYG9diA0Yq5yCQdHThmlYdfU4&_nc_ht=scontent.fnyc1-1.fna&oh=2d9771cc8a19c66dbb55800c2e8ed618&oe=5E2B2625 |
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Posted: 10/3/2019 11:28:48 AM EDT
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I’m about to pick up 1 bottle of 12 in about 1 1/2 hours. I’m excited.
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Posted: 10/3/2019 1:42:21 PM EDT
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I’m about to pick up 1 bottle of 12 in about 1 1/2 hours. I’m excited. Just playin just playin!!! Enjoy my friend!!! |
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Posted: 10/18/2019 8:36:19 AM EDT
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Found a bottle with a B today
It's nice to walk in and have the cashier remember you and ask if you're looking for Blantons |
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Posted: 10/20/2019 1:57:40 PM EDT
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Found a bottle with a B today
It's nice to walk in and have the cashier remember you and ask if you're looking for Blantons |
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Posted: 10/20/2019 2:21:32 PM EDT
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Was the Blanton's you bought overseas the same proof as what gets sold here? I had heard that they sell different proofs overseas. No idea why, or if it's true. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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The thing I don't get is why they focus on overseas sales when they can't meet their US demand. They have a couple of bottlings that are export only. When I went to a liquor store in Germany while visiting my brother they had tons of regular Blantons, plus the Gold and something else that's only available overseas for reasonable domestic prices. I bought some to bring back, but there's nothing on the shelf here. It's good stuff, but I'm not going to drive an hour when they have comparable quality whiskeys near by. I had heard that they sell different proofs overseas. No idea why, or if it's true. I have had the Gold, the bottle is smaller as well and a few % higher on alcohol. To me, it wasn't as good or smooth as the original Blantons. |
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Posted: 10/21/2019 7:48:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The "Gold" is a higher proof and you can only buy it overseas. The also have a "Green" that I believe is a lower proof than the US Blantons. I have had the Gold, the bottle is smaller as well and a few % higher on alcohol. To me, it wasn't as good or smooth as the original Blantons. 
Blantons "SFB", or straight from the barrel. |
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Posted: 10/28/2019 8:15:26 PM EDT
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If this is your first bottle, and first time trying it. I’m sorry for your loss..... you’re ruining all your other bourbon experiences! LOL!!! If not, congrats! LoL Just playin just playin!!! Enjoy my friend!!! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I’m about to pick up 1 bottle of 12 in about 1 1/2 hours. I’m excited. Just playin just playin!!! Enjoy my friend!!! |
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Posted: 11/1/2019 1:59:29 PM EDT
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Hi, New here, been collecting these stoppers for a while. I need an A and the first N; have an L and S to trade. @jokermann, where do you get your info that "they will mount it for free on a stave and send it back to you"? At the Blanton's Store I see the stave you show selling for $99: https://www.blantonsbourbonshop.com/shop/barrel-stave I can't find any mention of free anything. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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They even sell a rack/holder for them. (Here’s an example of what they will send you back) https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/78149/B44AF01B-13A2-4966-A935-EA855F47400F_jpeg-1054828.JPG New here, been collecting these stoppers for a while. I need an A and the first N; have an L and S to trade. @jokermann, where do you get your info that "they will mount it for free on a stave and send it back to you"? At the Blanton's Store I see the stave you show selling for $99: https://www.blantonsbourbonshop.com/shop/barrel-stave I can't find any mention of free anything. Dave, We do mount the stoppers for our customers who have completed the collection. There should be a total of 8 stoppers including two different “N”s. The second N has two dots to the right of it. If your collection is complete send them to 113 Great Buffalo Trace, Frankfort KY 40601 to the attention of the Gift Shop. Be sure and include your shipping information so that we can return it to you. We will mount them on a used barrel stave suitable for display. The process takes about two weeks and there is no charge. We appreciate your loyalty to our wonderful Blanton’s bourbon. Alan Tenniswood Consumer Affairs Buffalo Trace Distillery |
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Posted: 11/3/2019 5:32:38 AM EDT
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They do mount for free! Here's the email from the distillery today. Sending mine in as we speak. Dave, We do mount the stoppers for our customers who have completed the collection. There should be a total of 8 stoppers including two different “N”s. The second N has two dots to the right of it. If your collection is complete send them to 113 Great Buffalo Trace, Frankfort KY 40601 to the attention of the Gift Shop. Be sure and include your shipping information so that we can return it to you. We will mount them on a used barrel stave suitable for display. The process takes about two weeks and there is no charge. We appreciate your loyalty to our wonderful Blanton’s bourbon. Alan Tenniswood Consumer Affairs Buffalo Trace Distillery Welcome to the forum btw. |
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Posted: 11/3/2019 8:36:38 PM EDT
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If anybody has an extra L, A, O, or 2nd N I have an extra T if you need it.
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Posted: 11/10/2019 9:05:48 PM EDT
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If anybody has an extra L, A, O, or 2nd N I have an extra T if you need it. I have an extra A and need a T if still available |
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Posted: 11/11/2019 8:51:00 PM EDT
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Hm. Read this: https://www.bourbonbanter.com/drink/drink-reviews/bourbon-reviews/battle-of-the-blantons-buyer-beware/#.XVSTzPlKjcc "Another fact you may be unaware of: Japanese manufacturer Takara Shuzo owns all of the Age International brands (including Ancient Age, Blanton’s and Elmer T. Lee), despite their being distilled and aged at Buffalo Trace. That may help to explain the strong international presence." Obviously, if it's on the internet, it must be true.... I am not happy about this. Nope. Not happy at all.
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Posted: 11/11/2019 8:55:01 PM EDT
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https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/135145/IMG_4337_JPG-822506.jpg Blantons "SFB", or straight from the barrel. 
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Posted: 11/26/2019 4:03:02 PM EDT
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we went to KY and did the whole tour, all that. Gift shop was putting out bottles of Blantons for I wanna say $60. Couldn't argue but could only swing one at the time. Very good and I'll keep looking for them, I like them as a company.
My favorite part is the stopper a worker handed to my 4 year old right off the assembly/bottling line. I was jealous and very appreciative. |
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Posted: 11/26/2019 10:08:40 PM EDT
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we went to KY and did the whole tour, all that. Gift shop was putting out bottles of Blantons for I wanna say $60. Couldn't argue but could only swing one at the time. Very good and I'll keep looking for them, I like them as a company. My favorite part is the stopper a worker handed to my 4 year old right off the assembly/bottling line. I was jealous and very appreciative.
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Posted: 12/3/2019 10:23:11 AM EDT
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Ha, I traded my extra T for an A from a forum member here. I walked into my local ABC store and there was one Blanton’s bottle on the shelf.
So, does anybody have a spare L, O, or 2nd N and need an A? |
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Posted: 1/10/2020 5:03:39 PM EDT
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 Attached FileI just lucked out. Liquor manager at the local store texted me that he got some Blanton's in. I hauled ass down there and scored a case.
For $50 a bottle. 
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Posted: 1/10/2020 8:10:15 PM EDT
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Finally, after about 5 years of searching I have the entire stopper collection. These were all from bottles I purchased on my own. Once I open my "B" bottle, I will post a pic of my full barrel stave.
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Posted: 1/11/2020 1:51:28 PM EDT
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Got my stave yesterday. I had sent my stoppers in mid November and as of last week had not heard from them. I called the BT gift shop and they had no record of receipt. I gave them my tracking information and they began an investigation. A couple of days later they called me and said they could not find them, but that they were sending a stave anyway. A very classy organization, that one.
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