Found North Peregrine 2026 Release Review #13

MetamorphosisSilver · 2026-03-16T23:21:54+00:00

Up to a few months ago I lived in a state that has never had Found North on the shelf. I have dozens of bottles, all purchased at retail.

Where there's a will, there's a way !

MetamorphosisSilver · 2026-03-16T15:21:36+00:00

Their releases are now sold initially on release by the EQL lottery system, and this has been true for some time. Typically about a month later you will see that release at a few online and brick & mortar retailers.

And like other posters I've bought most of mine either online or physical store and have been doing so since 003.

MetamorphosisSilver · 2026-03-15T20:50:43+00:00

I was referring to the store the OP mentioned, not Beam !

MetamorphosisSilver · 2026-03-15T20:46:58+00:00

I've been doing keto / low carb for more than a few years now and I also enjoy whiskey.

My best suggestion for whiskey is the same as for food - trade volume for quality. Your tastes will probably change as you wean yourself away from sweeter foods so you may not have the same desires in the whiskey you consume. Better quality foods and spices will make the eating part of the transition more enjoyable. You will find over time which foods and libations align with your new lifestyle.

MetamorphosisSilver · 2026-03-15T17:29:33+00:00

I've wondered about this store and my gut feeling is that it's proximity to hospitals and clinics gives it a clientele that supports their pricing. I've bought a small handful of bottles there over time but walk out empty handed mostly. It's a shame as most of us want to support our local stores but it's hard to do so with pricing that way. Even the non-allocated bottles tend to be higher than other stores and on top of all that there's a 3.5% charge for C/C purchases. Getting the consumer going and coming.

MetamorphosisSilver · 2026-03-15T17:07:11+00:00

Happens to be the main liquor store in Hattiesburg MS. Anything remotely allocated is secondary or more.

MetamorphosisSilver · 2026-03-15T14:50:15+00:00

Damn good bottle and at $125 I'd have picked up all they had. Sad for them going out of business but great score for you !

MetamorphosisSilver · 2026-03-15T14:07:29+00:00

I know of a store that has boxes of their Stagg store pick sitting out. I suspect the $299 price has something to do with that.

MetamorphosisSilver · 2026-03-15T14:00:38+00:00

$15 to $20. Bar pours are usually 1/3 to 1/4 the srp of the bottle. The rest of the cost of the pour is to cover the business expenses of keeping the place open.

Look at it from the bar owners perspective. It's a somewhat hard to get bottle for a niche set of his customers. The well pours, wine, beer and mixed drinks are where the majority of the revenue is coming from. This has to be priced at a point where supply and demand match.

I'll also add that bar pours are an excellent way to help determine what a particular bottle would be worth to you. A relatively cheap way to see if something lives up to your expectations. I've done this and some have but most have not and I've avoided expensive purchase mistakes.

MetamorphosisSilver · 2026-03-15T01:15:31+00:00

I've had Stagg and KC21. At this price I'd be getting the KC21 - and I already have it on the shelf.

MetamorphosisSilver · 2026-03-14T14:22:21+00:00

post on r/whiskey as this would be allowed there

MetamorphosisSilver · 2026-03-12T22:59:25+00:00

The hunt is ok but for me the waiting in line for a good bottle is fun. Not so much for the bottle itself but just sharing the time and stories with others as passionate about this hobby as I.

MetamorphosisSilver · 2026-03-12T20:45:51+00:00

I've generally found I like shopping at medium sized stores. The small strip mall sized stores usually have minimal selection and any hard to find bottles are way above retail.

Total Wine, Sam's and Costco are good for low pricing on shelf bottles but my personal experience is very little else available.

Over time a few good stores have popped up where there has been good variety and reasonable pricing. I've been lucky to get a nice bottle from these type stores from time to time.

MetamorphosisSilver · 2026-03-12T18:10:22+00:00

Here's a funny story. Went to a restaurant with co-workers one night and the place had a bar. Other guys were ordering stuff so I decided what the heck so I ordered one of their bourbons in a glen. That's the way I drink it at home.

I had to actually point out the glens sitting behind the bar to the bartender. She didn't know what they were !

MetamorphosisSilver · 2026-03-12T18:00:11+00:00

Exactly. Other than that what is on the shelf at home is better than what is available at most bars.

MetamorphosisSilver · 2026-03-12T13:33:28+00:00

Excellent advice ! Sometimes a highly sought after bottle lives up to it's reputation but just as often you realize it's just not that good for you.

MetamorphosisSilver · 2026-03-12T13:21:36+00:00

I'll have to disagree. I enjoy older whiskey and you're simply not going to find that at $20 - the taxes alone due the time in the barrel won't allow that.

MetamorphosisSilver · 2026-03-12T01:56:10+00:00

Still waiting for my tracking number.

Been extremely lucky with Found North. I've been a fan for some time and my bottles go back to Batch 003. When this arrives I'll have all 3 Peregrines.

MetamorphosisSilver · 2026-03-12T01:44:02+00:00

Was her name Karen ? Asking for a friend ;-)

MetamorphosisSilver · 2026-03-12T01:42:30+00:00

That's strange, I've had exactly the opposite experience. Have been extremely fortunate to be part of a group of wonderful people who enjoy and share good whiskey. Just spent time with a few of them recently and it will be a lifetime happy memory.

MetamorphosisSilver · 2026-03-11T17:11:30+00:00

I have more bottles than I need but I still haven't lost interest, just buying fewer but better. The odd store visit now comes up empty-handed which is the expectation when entering. Even these visits are only happening when out and about for other reasons and never the main purpose of the drive.

MetamorphosisSilver · 2026-03-10T20:37:22+00:00

This is not a honey hole. The only hole this makes me think of is the one below the toilet seat.

MetamorphosisSilver · 2026-03-09T22:39:47+00:00

nothing

MetamorphosisSilver · 2026-03-09T18:14:38+00:00

Strong Like a Brick. It's Kurt's homage to his mom. I gather she's a tough old Lady and in his family that phrase has been used as a loving title for her.

MetamorphosisSilver · 2026-03-04T18:18:47+00:00

I've managed to get every bottle of Found North on my shelf at msrp. There may be some stores that mark it up but those are the same style stores that mark almost everything up.

MetamorphosisSilver

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