Whiskey Thread (7 Viewers)

[Dago]

Did a search and didn't see one. Dont know if anybody has the interest in talking aboutit or sharing their favorites
Balvenie Caribbean Cask is one of mine. An incredibly smooth whiskey and the rum cask aging gives it a unique, sweet flavor

 

[boutrous]

They do have a good beer selection. It and Wegman's are the only stores I've found Dogfish Head 120 IPA and World Wide Stout.

Ooooooo Dogfish Head 120.... That's some damn good stuff. I really like their Black Lime and SeaSalt beer, too. It's my go to summer beer.

 

[zeetes]

Total Wine does.

is there a total wine in new orleans or is just mandeville?

 

[boutrous]

is there a total wine in new orleans or is just mandeville?

There's one in Metairie. IDK about New Orleans

 

[zeetes]

There's one in Metairie. IDK about New Orleans

awesome. only place i've found that sells lapis luna moon eyes cab.

 

[boutrous]

awesome. only place i've found that sells lapis luna moon eyes cab.

Hmmm never heard of it. I've been into Conundrum Red lately, man is it dark, bold and fruity. It's a damn good wine (yea I know it's a blend)

 

[zeetes]

Hmmm never heard of it. I've been into Conundrum Red lately, man is it dark, bold and fruity. It's a damn good wine (yea I know it's a blend)

i've had their zinfandel and it wasn't bad at all. think it was $18 or so and definitely good for the price point.

 

[St. Widge]

awesome. only place i've found that sells lapis luna moon eyes cab.

There isn't one in the city. The one in Metry is on Vets between Causeway and Clearview. They took over the Best Buy that was located there.

 

[zeetes]

There isn't one in the city. The one in Metry is on Vets between Causeway and Clearview. They took over the Best Buy that was located there.

thanks widgie

 

[St. Widge]

Every store has some things that are cheaper and some that are more expensive. But mostly only by a couple bucks or so. I find Martin's to be the most expensive of the 3 places you listed, but their selection is pretty good. Total Wine is very expansive and a little overwhelming at first. Also, their rare bottles sell out much quicker or so it seems. I generally prefer going to Dorignac's or Rouses when I'm looking for something first, and then I'll hit the specialty stores after.

I too have always found Martin a bit high on prices. I basically buy all liquor and beer from Dorignac's since I do groceries there every weekend. If I'm being honest, about 90% of the reason I buy groceries from Dorignac's is their liquor prices. Edit: And selection.

 

[zeetes]

I too have always found Martin a bit high on prices. I basically buy all liquor and beer from Dorignac's since I do groceries there every weekend. If I'm being honest, about 90% of the reason I buy groceries from Dorignac's is their liquor prices.

one of the cheapest places for benchmark 8. under $9!

 

[St. Widge]

one of the cheapest places for benchmark 8. under $9!

Yeah, they generally have good prices. Although sometimes specific things will be too high. But, it's random and they usually have good sales. Their selection is really good for a grocery store too. They don't tend to have the really rare stuff but they have a lot of stuff you don't see most places. For instance, they carry whiskey from a Texas distillery called Balcones. I've only seen their stuff one other place (Acquistapace Liquor and Wine in Mandeville). They are doing some interesting stuff.

 

[buzd]

Yeah, they generally have good prices. Although sometimes specific things will be too high. But, it's random and they usually have good sales. Their selection is really good for a grocery store too. They don't tend to have the really rare stuff but they have a lot of stuff you don't see most places. For instance, they carry whiskey from a Texas distillery called Balcones. I've only seen their stuff one other place (Acquistapace Liquor and Wine in Mandeville). They are doing some interesting stuff.

And they have samples.

 

[zeetes]

Yeah, they generally have good prices. Although sometimes specific things will be too high. But, it's random and they usually have good sales. Their selection is really good for a grocery store too. They don't tend to have the really rare stuff but they have a lot of stuff you don't see most places. For instance, they carry whiskey from a Texas distillery called Balcones. I've only seen their stuff one other place (Acquistapace Liquor and Wine in Mandeville). They are doing some interesting stuff.

i miss the fun arcade

 

[boutrous]

one of the cheapest places for benchmark 8. under $9!

Evan Williams Bottled-In-Bond is a pretty good cheap bottle, too.

 

[zeetes]

Evan Williams Bottled-In-Bond is a pretty good cheap bottle, too.

i'll buy any cheap bib. 100 proof? yes please!

 

[St. Widge]

And they have samples.

They used to have samples. Thanks to COVID, they no longer give out samples of liquor at Dorignac's. There used to be an old guy giving out samples of whiskey and an old lady giving out samples of vodka, gin, etc. every weekend.

Although, I think they are starting to do it again. But, all I have seen so far is like flavored vodka. Blech. They really need to bring back the whiskey samples and Make Dorignac's Great Again.