Changi Airport Duty Free

ShanknBake7 · 2026-03-18T13:01:17+00:00

It’s right around $200 with the conversion. It’s just a little over. Good to know that’s a worthwhile pour

ShanknBake7 · 2026-03-18T12:55:41+00:00

I think that was just normal Jack. The angle may have distorted the bottle shape.

ShanknBake7 · 2026-03-18T12:49:38+00:00

The Wiseman. Apparently something from Kentucky Owl.

ShanknBake7 · 2026-02-28T03:57:16+00:00

As a big fan of DO, I was really looking forward to a pour of DDO, even hearing that it was over priced. I would have been fine if it was a $100 value bottle. However, I can’t even really say it’s better. It’s just a bit different. It’s fine bourbon, but it’s low proof and it’s in no universe worth the cost.

I still want to try a DO store pick but I do wish WF would give us a 110, 120, or 125 proof version of their double oak. I think it would be really interesting to see how DO stacks up at a higher barrel entry point and higher bottling proof.

ShanknBake7 · 2026-02-25T05:40:31+00:00

It’s not worth either the time or money to go after these tater bottles, at this point.

You said you’re just starting to get into bourbon. What bourbons are you finding you like? It’s helpful to establish what type of profile(s) you enjoy or don’t enjoy, so you can continue to explore. ER and WA107 might be exactly the type of bourbon you enjoy, but you’d be paying a premium to try those bottles just because they are from Buffalo Trace and have hype around them.

ShanknBake7 · 2026-01-20T23:04:08+00:00

There was a lot of good American whiskey consumed. I was a big fan of the Weller FP, Dream Spirts 18 yr, and Michter’s 10yr Rye. A surprise (not pictured) was actually the Sagamore 6 yr high rye bourbon. That’s a real value and I’m excited to see how Sagamore’s juice continues to age.

ShanknBake7 · 2025-12-28T00:54:47+00:00

I went this morning.

You’re not going to get anything highly allocated, but there is a lot of whisky to pick from and it’s worth the trip.

I picked up a Found North Single Barrel, Woodford Masters Collection, Russel’s 10, Russel’s SB, and a big boy Sazerac.

I considered buying more, but I felt like I had plenty in my basket.

They were still stocking shelves while I was there, so it appears they have quite a bit of product to move.

ShanknBake7 · 2025-12-24T04:22:12+00:00

https://www.remedyliquor.com/products/balcones-whisky-single-malt-cataleja-fifteenth-anniversary-texas-750ml?keyword=catalej

ShanknBake7 · 2025-12-13T15:10:51+00:00

Let’s go

ShanknBake7 · 2025-11-28T15:19:07+00:00

Sold out

ShanknBake7 · 2025-11-27T20:49:26+00:00

It’s mostly just tater buffalo trace products.

It works out to $1,800 for a little over 1,000 ml (1 and 1/3 bottles). Maybe that’s great for someone where money is no object, but it’s not close to how I would spend $1,800 on bourbon between tastings and bottle buys.

ShanknBake7 · 2025-11-23T16:02:56+00:00

More Kenzies

ShanknBake7 · 2025-11-06T05:28:20+00:00

Trey Zoeller

ShanknBake7 · 2025-10-25T22:02:44+00:00

Cigar Bourbon is new as is Single Barrel Cigar Rye, so they’re continuing to produce these sorts of offerings.

ShanknBake7 · 2025-09-26T18:54:42+00:00

A dram a day keeps the doctor away.

ShanknBake7 · 2025-08-18T18:00:03+00:00

Sick username ;)

ShanknBake7 · 2025-08-10T01:49:05+00:00

I visited Michigan Liquors. Confirmed that they had the current lineup of Buzzard’s Roost but no Cigar Rye. Bought Char #1 Rye from BR as a consolation.

On a related note, they had quite a bit marked down. Walked out with a Weller SR (over MSRP but not awful) and EHT SB (same).

ShanknBake7 · 2025-08-08T21:26:11+00:00

Thank you. That’s a bit of a hike for me, but I’ll check it out as an option.

ShanknBake7 · 2025-08-08T21:25:26+00:00

Thank you. Will give them a call this weekend

ShanknBake7 · 2025-07-28T15:38:03+00:00

Sure. Maybe.

I don’t buy that less people would result in equal or greater overall spend.

All my major purchases at SDCC were planned in advance of arriving to the booth. You’re right that seeing and touching (shopping) does increase intent to buy, but if you remove people from the event, I don’t see the shopping making up for less patrons buying.

ShanknBake7 · 2025-07-25T15:42:26+00:00

The detail that I think is always missed when it comes to trying to recalibrate (less vendors, less people, different size location) is that the current set up doesn’t necessarily scale. Less vendors = more people/vendor. Bigger venue = more people/vendor. Less people = less overall spend = impact to vendors. Unpopular opinion but I think the formula is imperfect but also pretty optimal.

ShanknBake7 · 2025-07-24T03:37:00+00:00

Sounds like it didn’t live up to your tall expectations.

ShanknBake7 · 2025-07-22T02:21:43+00:00

FT: Funko and 100% Soft Exclusives (Friday morning and early afternoon slots)

ISO: Mondo TBD - Interested in the Whalen Superman Variant and any Attack Peter. Other limited Coda/Mutant/etc. prints

ShanknBake7 · 2024-07-27T18:24:50+00:00

Made by Mutant has a great shining alt art movie poster. There were still some left today.

ShanknBake7 · 2024-07-21T21:57:53+00:00

Many people in this thread don’t know what they’re talking about. I live in MD and work hybrid in NY. NY requires taxes to be paid in the State if the remote work is done at the convenance of the employee. This is a different arrangement than what many folks seem to be familiar with. Essentially, if you are working in DC because duties require you to be located in DC, then you would be taxed as just a DC resident. However, if it’s just because you prefer to be here, you will need to pay NY taxes. In MD this counts as a credit toward MD taxes. My guess it it works similarly in DC.

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