re: Whiskey/Bourbon/Scotch appreciation thread

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We are all in the same boat and in competition for the same bottles.

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well you can count me out for the most part lol. my stash is sufficient and im not running the roads for it anymore.

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im not running the roads for it anymore

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I agree. Life and work have been busy enough let alone running the streets for 3-4hrs a day hunting bottles in the months of Oct and Nov. More props to the people that can and want to do that.

It's really not difficult...no running around required. Go in a few times...buy some cases of wine, even better have them order a case of Bourdeaux, etc....express your interest in what you like...call or text them or they will even call and text you. I have developed real friendships this way. I have my secretary call them when I'm busy. Who would spend hours driving around? When I drive somewhere, I'm there to buy. When this doesn't work, I call my friend at Republic.

I refuse to pay secondary prices. The above takes very little time or effort. It's really just where and when I direct my wine business. We drink a bottle or two a night and I make a point to gift my clients booze...and direct tgat business where it needs to go.

You can do this to a varying price point and degree pretty easily.

I mean it's common sense. I spend 5-10 Grand on Christmas presents for clients. I don't wait until December to do it. I will be in next week handling that business so I'm fresh in their minds.

I had a client throwing a party. He asked me where to go. I texted the store owner and came in with him to introduce him. He spent 8000 on booze and promised future business. The owner couldn't stop thanking me. I took my client to lunch and killed two birds with one stone.

The business I'm in helps, but I've had bottles of Pappy held for me for 8 years now...back when I was broke. Be nice, knowledgeable and memorable.

Once again, there are varying levels as I stated. Back when I thought Ridley Strong was the best cab I had ever had, I still got a bottle held for me. I chatted with them...took their suggestions, etc.

We have gotten serious with wine...that has helped. My business partner and I split cases, but I volunteer to call them in.

With a good and positive attitude, you can get anything.

Most people don't realize the amount of wine and booze business they amount to.

And I almost always crack the bottle open there and share it with the owner and the salesmen. I let them know I will do it too when they hold a bottle for me.


Please tell me again what your problem is with how I do things?

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gmrkr5

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You sound like a whiny little 3 year old right now. I'll introduce you to my son. Huge whiner.

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3HourTour

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that's what you call "whining"... um ok

if pointing out the ridiculousness of the good lawyers bottle scoring routine is whining then i guess im a whiner

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