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******************* BOURBON *******************

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Pac1698
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You need 25k points to get grand reserve. When you buy "winery direct" bottles from TW (they have them marked) you get 10 times the points when those coupons are active. So basically you can buy $250 worth of wine to get the necessary 25k points. I usually do it in smaller quantities since we don't drink wine very often. I'll get about $75 worth (6 bottles) every 4-5 months.

Edit: you get 10 points per dollar spent. So you are getting 100 points per dollar spent with the coupon active.
Pac1698
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Also you have to sign up for a free membership first to get the perks/coupons. Just download the app and sign up. It also explains the point system in the FAQ.

Here's an example of the 10x point coupon.

AlaskanAg99
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For wine is NZ wine an option? After fish year I rarely drink wine. My wife likes NZ Sav Blanc.
I bribe my folks with chard.

Time for me to get fully engaged in TW for the min.
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Yes, you can find several. I keep this in stock for a lady friend of mine but mostly so I can get to Grand Reserve.


GarlandAg2012
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Just be aware the 10x is for winery direct wines with prices that end in a 9, as in $XX.X9. If it ends in a 7 it doesn't get the promo. Once you browse a bit you will understand why.
prl81
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New to the TW rewards program and not to GR status yet. TW seems to hold bottles back when they get deliveries. Do they also drop new bottles on the shelf when they do the lottery for GR members? Would it be worth getting there when they open this AM?
suburban cowboy
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If you're buying wine and a other booze, and play the points multiplier game, maintaining GR is worth it.

If you're strictly looking to get a chance to buy BTAC or pappy, it's not. You're much better off building relationships with small store owners or paying full secondary.
suburban cowboy
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no. it's mostly random, or around major holidays. plus, you're competing with people that are personal friends with or have multi year relationships with store workers. when whiskey allocations show up, jeffrey in cognacs, tyrone the assistant manager, and brittany the cashier are texting their buddies.

supposedly, they are doing drawings for more standard allocations throughout the year in the classes or in-store events they offer.
farmer95
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I am grand reserve but don't recall any communication about participating. Are you automatically entered or do you have to opt in?
Sazerac
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Opt in
farmer95
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Thanks. What is the process? I am logged into my account and don't see any options to do so.
Aggie Therapist
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I let OLC know we are in for the Garrison Brother's pick.

Honestly, I've heard pretty good stories about experience you get at the ranch in Hye. Should be fun.
Science Denier
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Aggie Therapist said:

I let OLC know we are in for the Garrison Brother's pick.

Honestly, I've heard pretty good stories about experience you get at the ranch in Hye. Should be fun.
Are you going to start another thread on the Garrison pick?
LOL OLD
bmc13
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an email got sent out in november/december about entering and ranking your preferrences. It had to be in by 31 Dec I think.
William Larue Weller
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For any New Riff fans, I'd highly recommend picking up a bottle of their 8 year old bourbon they released this morning. As of now, they still have stock on their website, and they ship to Texas. I got to try the barrel proof version of it when I was up at New Riff last July, and it was incredible. I am guessing the Bottled in Bond version will be great too. I'm a New Riff fan, but my complaint has always been that it drinks too young at 4-5 years... the 8 year old version remedies that.

https://shop.newriffdistilling.com/?mc_cid=d3fd673831&mc_eid=f14b716d57
AgDev01
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70 bucks for an 8 yr 100 proof is (sadly) down right cheap these days. I will have to give this a try.
Sazerac
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Why no barrel proof?!?

Agree biggest issue with most of their bourbon is inconsistency with being young.

Their Rye is great though.
ConfidentAg
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How does that work? Do they ship it right to you or do they ship it to a local liquor store?
Aggie Therapist
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I'm at OLC right now.

The Garrison Brothers cask strength barrels have a very high angel's share. This pick will only yield 48 bottles and will be about $145. Which is a great price for GB CS.

It don't think we will have a problem with this barrel. Cheers!

HAZMAT or death
trouble
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All the usual GB haters should be excluded.
AgCzar
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I've heard great things too. Awesome people.
AgCzar
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Any strategy on ranking preferences from yesterday's big winners?

Is this a once a year thing?
bmc13
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BTAC has been once a year. there are 2-3 other times a year that they do a rare whiskey one, though. and sometimes a rare beer one. last year they also did a chance to buy sam adams utopias. I don't have a strategy at the moment.
bmc13
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also, the spring rare whiskey sign up email should be going out to grand reserve members in a couple weeks if timings from the last few years are the same.
Dr. Teeth
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Aggie Therapist said:

I'm at OLC right now.

The Garrison Brothers cask strength barrels have a very high angel's share. This pick will only yield 48 bottles and will be about $145. Which is a great price for GB CS.

It don't think we will have a problem with this barrel. Cheers!

HAZMAT or death
In.
Aggie Therapist
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OLC and I going to make a big push for GB letting us dip the bottles in maroon wax.

Perhaps a tie to charity if that helps us seal the deal. Good bourbon for a better cause.
AugustusGloop
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I'd be in for two GB picks
ChoppinDs40
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Garrison brothers pick for me as well!!
pathag1
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I am in for a Garrison pick!
AGdent07
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Id be in for a maroon GB pick
Aggie Therapist
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If GB turns me down for maroon wax, I'll provide acrylic paints
AGdent07
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What is this going to be a painting with a twist party?
bmc13
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I would be in for a GB pick
trouble
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Possibly Brazos Valley Cares?

https://brazosvalleycares.org/
Aggie Therapist
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BRAZOS VALLEY CARES EXISTS TO INVEST IN THE VETERANS IN OUR COMMUNITY.

"We want to see veterans and their families thrive.
Through our Emergency Reserve Fund, organizational grants, and community events, we aim to provide for a variety of needs, such as mental health, financial assistance, and emergency support.

We operate with a 100% volunteer board and keep operational expenses to a minimum. The BVC Board works diligently to ensure a maximum amount of all donations goes directly to investing in Brazos Valley veterans and their families. Our mission is sustained by the generosity of our community. Thank you for partnering with us."

You got it Trouble. I'll get a hold of them and GB and see if we can work something out!
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