February 2009 Archives

Weekly Catalog Update for 2/16

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This week I've added links to the new product list so you can click through to check inventory on non-SLO items. Neat, eh?

PLCB spirits catalog changes for the week of February 16th:

Discontinued Products:
  • Ardmore Scotch 750 ML (#57878, SLO, $43.59)
  • Bruichladdich Islay 20yr 2nd Ed Flirtation 750 ML (#60725, SLO, $185.99)
  • Bruichladdich Islay Sm Scotch 15 Yr Old 2nd Ed 750 ML (#57493, SLO, $85.99)
  • Cointreau Noir 750 ML (#64577, SLO, $82.99)
  • Corzo Reposado Tequila 750ML (#10814, Specialty, $49.99)
  • Finlandia Grapefruit Flav Vodka 50ML (#05211, One Time, $0.99)
  • Fireball Cinnamon Whisky 750 ML (#58712, SLO, $18.09)
  • Glen Salen Pure Malt Scotch 750 ML (#08006, Closeout, $9.49)
  • Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge With Cocktail Glasses 750ML (#05371, One Time, $33.99)
  • Highland Park 12 Yr 750 ML (#56138, SLO, $49.69)
  • Jacquin's Wild Cherry Flav. Brandy 750 ML (#04548, Closeout, $5.99)
  • Jameson Irish Wky With Flask 750ML (#05378, One Time, $23.99)
  • Kubler Swiss Absinthe 1.0 L (#54925, SLO, $62.79)
  • Popov Cherry Flav Vodka 750ML (#05549, Closeout, $3.99)
  • Prairie Vodka Organic 750 ML (#50324, SLO, $22.89)
  • Sperone Sweet Vermouth 1.0 L (#71326, SLO, $10.19)
  • Three Olives Triple Shot Espresso 750 ML (#50367, SLO, $17.69)
  • Tomatin Single Malt Scotch 12yr 750 ML (#71620, SLO, $30.99)
  • UV Vodka Red Cherry 750 ML (#63146, SLO, $11.69)
  • Vincent Van Gogh Acai Blueberry Vodka 50ML (#08102, One Time, $0.99)
  • Wray And Nephew White Overproof Rum 750 ML (#63041, SLO, $22.69)
  • Zwack 750 ML (#50370, SLO, $22.99)

OK...first off..."Cinnamon Whisky"? Seriously? I meant to go look this stuff up last month when it was added as an in-store product and just now remembered to do it. Their website says other people think it tastes good, but...seriously? Cinnamon-flavored whisky? Anyway, the SLO code for this stuff was pulled this week along with Kubler, Cointreau Noir, Zwack, and some vodkas that have all been available on the shelf for a while.

There is also some bad news here this week: J. Wray Overproof Rum was delisted. This is a home tiki bar staple as it is used for creating falernum and pimento dram, and it has a unique flavor (which some people refer to as "kerosene") that can't be found in any other rum.

Relisted:

New Products:

The Cabana Cachaca is, sadly, a much poorer product than their advertisements would lead you to believe. (That link is Not Safe For Work. Really.) My recommendations would be either Mae de Ouro (#54497, SLO, $25.89) for authentic flavor or Leblon (#09322, Regular, $28.99) which is smoother and more mixable but makes a poor Caipirinha.

Weekly Catalog Update for 2/9

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PLCB spirits catalog changes for the week of February 9th:

Discontinued Products:
  • Balvenie Scotch 750 ML (#71781, SLO, $312.99)
  • Bare Vodka 750 ML (#64228, SLO, $32.99)
  • Bols Anisette 1.0 L (#54303, SLO, $17.59)
  • Bols Butterscotch Schnapps 1.0 L (#52046, SLO, $14.39)
  • Bols Creme de Menthe White 1.0 L (#55294, SLO, $14.39)
  • Bols Peach Schnapps 750 ML (#55721, SLO, $10.69)
  • Bols Sour Apple Liqueur 750 ML (#54302, SLO, $12.09)
  • Boomerang Vodka 1.0 L (#60865, SLO, $10.29)
  • Bruichladdich Italian Combo Gaja Barolo Sass 750 ML (#64420, SLO, $92.99)
  • Ch de Ligueres Cognac 750 ML (#56128, SLO, $48.79)
  • Don Eduardo Anejo Tequila 750 ML (#09134, Closeout, $28.99)
  • Finlandia Grapefruit 1.0 L (#56374, SLO, $17.99)
  • Glenfiddich Single Malt 18yr 750 ML (#61677, SLO, $149.29)
  • Glenfiddich Single Malt 40yr 750 ML (#53539, SLO, $1916.89)
  • Glenfiddich Single Malt Vint 1976 750 ML (#57460, SLO, $555.99)
  • Jacquin's 5 Star Brandy 750 ML (#04411, Closeout, $5.49)
  • Jacquins Kummel 750 ML (#56455, SLO, $14.39)
  • Javalina White Tequila 1.0 L (#51444, SLO, $9.99)
  • Jim Beam Operations Homefront Ky Str Brbn 1.00L (#05471, One Time, $14.99)
  • Macallan 12yr 50 ML (#71154, SLO, $4.94)
  • Macallan Replica 1861 750 ML (#71512, SLO, $216.39)
  • Malibu Pineapple Rum 1.75L (#05403, One Time, $19.99)
  • Malibu Tropical Banana Rum 50 ML (#07169, One Time, $0.99)
  • Malibu Tropical Banana Rum 1.0 L (#69124, SLO, $14.59)
  • Modern Spirits Artisan Vodka Candied Ginger 375 ML (#64269, SLO, $21.59)
  • Modern Spirits Artisan Vodka Candied Ginger 750 ML (#64270, SLO, $39.19)
  • Modern Spirits Artisan Vodka Celery Peppercorn 375 ML (#64276, SLO, $21.59)
  • Modern Spirits Artisan Vodka Celery Peppercorn 750 ML (#64290, SLO, $39.19)
  • Modern Spirits Artisan Vodka Grapefruit Honey 375 ML (#64291, SLO, $21.59)
  • Modern Spirits Artisan Vodka Grapefruit Honey 750 ML (#64297, SLO, $39.19)
  • Modern Spirits Artisan Vodka Pumpkin Pie 375 ML (#64300, SLO, $23.09)
  • Modern Spirits Artisan Vodka Pumpkin Pie 750 ML (#64317, SLO, $39.19)
  • Players Extreme Ultra Vodka 750 ML (#50967, SLO, $18.69)
  • Purple Wave Grape Flavored Vodka 50 ML (#09934, One Time, $0.99)
  • Remy Martin Sonoma Pinot Noir 750 ML (#71303, SLO, $68.49)
  • Remy Martin Sonoma Special Res 750 ML (#71114, SLO, $34.09)
  • Remy Red Strawberry Kiwi 750 ML (#57920, SLO, $20.89)
  • Reyka Vodka 750 ML (#50890, SLO, $24.49)
  • Smirnoff Vodka - Pet 1.75 L (#08907, One Time, $20.99)
  • Stolichnaya Gold Imp. Vodka 750 ML (#07571, Closeout, $15.99)
  • Svedka Citron Vodka 750 ML (#62101, SLO, $11.39)
  • Tullamore Dew Crock Irish Whiskey 750 ML (#71146, SLO, $24.69)
  • Vox Imp. Raspberry Vodka 750 ML (#07089, Closeout, $14.69)

Bols is another good cordial maker, and if I ever made anything with peach schnapps I probably would have used theirs. On the other hand, I haven't felt like drinking a Sex on the Beach or a Fuzzy Navel since college, and by now all my friends know they can get something a million times better if I'm behind the bar.

Relisted:
  • Glen Salen Pure Malt Scotch 750 ML (#08006, Closeout, $9.49)
  • Popov Cherry Flav Vodka 750ML (#05549, Closeout, $3.99)

New Products:
  • Berentzen Pear Liqueur 750 ML (#56828, SLO, $16.59)
  • Nuvo 375 ML (#50454, SLO, $20.99)
  • St. George Wms. Pear Decanter 375ML (#00810, Specialty, $34.99)
  • Tub Dry Gin 750ML (#10893, Specialty, $32.99)

Two new pear liquors out, one from Berentzen, who makes the only apple schnapps you should ever buy, and one from St. George, whose fruit-based products tend to be excellent. If only I liked pears more...

Tub Gin is a Pennsylvania product, almost. The brand is owned by Red Tettemer, a Philadelphia advertising firm, while the production and distribution is handled by Ska Brewing Company in Colorado. Yup, the PR agency actually owns the brand, and as you'd expect they've put together a classy (even edgy) website. No word yet on how the gin actually tastes.

Weekly Catalog Update for 2/2

This week I've stripped out all the gift sets from the listings. Much more readable now, eh?

PLCB spirits catalog changes for the week of February 2nd:

Discontinued Products:
  • Bols Red Cinnamon Schnapps 1.0 L (#53616, SLO, $14.19)
  • Dalmore Single Malt 21yr 750 ML (#65646, SLO, $94.99)
  • Dom Benedictine Liqueur 750 ML (#05501, Closeout, $19.99)
  • Dom Dupont Calvados Du Pays D Auge Vielle Res 750 ML (#67133, SLO, $57.99)
  • Forres Park Op 750 ML (#58526, SLO, $15.49)
  • George Dickel 750 ML (#68505, SLO, $19.99)
  • Gran Centenario Anejo Tequila 750 ML (#09595, Closeout, $39.99)
  • Jacques Cardin Napoleon Imp. Brandy 1.75 L (#08990, Closeout, $9.99)
  • JMR Smokey Peaty 750 ML (#58452, SLO, $10.29)
  • Leroux Peppermint Schnapps 1.0 L (#70626, SLO, $11.09)
  • Longmorn Single Malt 15yr 750 ML (#57122, SLO, $95.19)
  • M Chiarlo Grappa Vinacce di Barolo 375 ML (#53075, SLO, $39.49)
  • Milagro Tequila Anejo 750 ML (#63105, SLO, $41.79)
  • Milagro Tequila Anejo Select Barrel 750 ML (#57600, SLO, $99.39)
  • Milagro Tequila Blanco Select Barrel 750 ML (#70632, SLO, $83.69)
  • Milagro Tequila Romance 1.0 L (#68938, SLO, $149.89)
  • Milagro Tequila Silver 750 ML (#63700, SLO, $39.19)
  • Popov Cherry Flav Vodka 750ML (#05549, Closeout, $3.99)
  • Starbucks Cream Liqueur 50 ML (#04273, One Time, $1.99)
  • White Gold Russian Vodka 750 ML (#50143, SLO, $25.49)
  • Wolfschmidt Vodka 1.0 L (#63139, SLO, $7.99)

The Bénédictine finally got delisted after being on closeout for eight months or so. I've got to see if Southern will put it on SLO as it's a crucial ingredient in a lot of classic cocktails, especially New Orleans gems like the Vieux Carré. For now, the closest you can get is B & B (#05529, Regular, $31.99) which is half Bénédictine and half brandy.

Moved to Closeout:
  • Popov Grape Flav Vodka 750ML (#05619, Closeout, $3.99)
  • Popov Vodka 750ML (#05559, Closeout, $3.99)

$4 vodka, anyone?

Relisted:
  • Don Eduardo Anejo Tequila 750 ML (#09134, Closeout, $28.99)
  • Stolichnaya Gold Imp. Vodka 750 ML (#07571, Closeout, $15.99)

The "relisted" category is new—these are items that were discontinued in the past but then reappeared in the catalog with the same name and product code. Previously such items were listed as "new", which was a bit misleading.

This week it appears two closeout products were added back to the catalog when extra stock was discovered and put on the shelf. That's my guess, anyway...

New Products:
  • Agwa de Bolivia Coco Herbal Liqueur 750 ML (#50280, SLO, $30.23)
  • Jacquin's Wild Cherry Flav. Brandy 750 ML (#04548, Closeout, $5.99)
  • Maestro Dobel Tequila 750 ML (#55906, SLO, $78.49)
  • Remy Martin 1738 Accord Royal Cognac 200ML (#06288, One Time, $9.99)

The Agwa de Bolivia is made from (decocainised) coca leaves, guarana, ginseng, and a boatload of other botanicals. Drinking this stuff all night sounds like a sure-fire way to get the worst hangover in the world.

Weekly Catalog Update for 1/26

PLCB spirits catalog changes for the week of January 26th:

Discontinued Products:
  • Alize Red Martini Glass Gift Set 750ML (#03734, Holiday, $19.99)
  • Arrow Lime Vodka 750 ML (#50118, SLO, $11.09)
  • Baileys Original Irish Cream Liq Gft St W/Glasses 750 ML (#03740, Holiday, $22.99)
  • Black Bush Wky With Two Glasses 750ML (#03640, Holiday, $35.99)
  • Bombay Imp. Sapphire Gin Gift Set W/Martini Glass 750 ML (#03888, Holiday, $26.99)
  • Brugal Rum White 750 ML (#67198, SLO, $12.89)
  • Bushmills Irish Whiskey Gift Set W/2 Glasses 750 ML (#03716, Holiday, $22.99)
  • Caravella Imp Limoncello Gft Set W/2 Espresso Cups 750 ML (#03748, Holiday, $19.99)
  • Cardinal Calvados 750 ML (#50525, SLO, $21.19)
  • Chambord Liqueur Flute Glass Gift Set 750 ML (#03959, Holiday, $28.99)
  • Chopin Vodka Bottle Chiller Gift Set 750 ML (#03852, Holiday, $32.99)
  • Ciroc Imp. Vodka Gift Set W/Martini Glasses 750 ML (#03787, Holiday, $29.99)
  • Clear Creek Kirschwasser 375 (#10821, Specialty, $21.99)
  • Clontarf Single Malt Irish Whiskey 750 ML (#53197, SLO, $37.19)
  • Cointreau Imp. Liqueur Gift Set W/Metal Shaker 375 ML (#03785, Holiday, $21.99)
  • Crown Royal Spec Res Wky Gift Set W/2 Glasses 750 ML (#03724, Holiday, $43.99)
  • DeKuyper Red Headed 750 ML (#59510, SLO, $13.49)
  • Dewar's Reserve Scotch Gift Set W/2 Glasses 750 ML (#03606, Holiday, $33.99)
  • Di Saronno Amaretto Gift Set W/Ice Bucket 750 ML (#03667, Holiday, $22.99)
  • Drambuie Liqueur 2 Glass Gift Set 750 ML (#03839, Holiday, $31.99)
  • E&J Vsop Brandy W/Metalized Flask 750 ML (#03819, Holiday, $11.99)
  • Effen Vodka Gift Set W/Shaker 750 ML (#03587, Holiday, $27.99)
  • Evan Williams Egg Nog 750 ML (#03853, Holiday, $7.99)
  • Frangelico Liqueur Glass Gift Set 750 ML (#03846, Holiday, $22.99)
  • Gentleman Jack Whiskey Cradle Gift Set 80 Proof 1.75L (#03891, Holiday, $54.99)
  • Glenlivet Scotch Gift Set W/Glasses 750 ML (#03714, Holiday, $36.99)
  • Glenmorangie 10 Yr W/Glasses 750 ML (#03580, Holiday, $43.99)
  • Grand Marnier Gft Set W/2 Hand Blwn Martini Glasses 750 ML (#03788, Holiday, $34.99)
  • Grey Goose Vodka Gift Set W/Shaker 750 ML (#03686, Holiday, $29.99)
  • Hpnotiq Gift Set W/2 Martini Glasses 750 ML (#03799, Holiday, $23.99)
  • Imperia Vodka Glass Gift Set 750 ML (#03832, Holiday, $28.99)
  • Ketel One Citroen Imp. Vodka Gift Set W/Shaker 750 ML (#03709, Holiday, $24.99)
  • Kilo Kai Spiced Rum 750 ML (#64497, SLO, $14.19)
  • Leroux Blackberry Flav Brandy 750 ML (#69804, SLO, $12.09)
  • Marie Brizard Blackberry 750 ML (#53380, SLO, $27.09)
  • Marie Brizard Cream De Menthe Green 750 ML (#72200, SLO, $27.09)
  • Marie Brizard Orange Curacao 750 ML (#50226, SLO, $27.09)
  • Navan Cognac With 2 Martini Glasses Gift Set 750ML (#03856, Holiday, $34.99)
  • Pama Pomegranate Glass Gift Set 750 ML (#03818, Holiday, $24.99)
  • Patron Reposado Poker Gift Set 750 ML (#03834, Holiday, $49.99)
  • Patron Two Bottle Poker Gift Set 2/750ML (#03885, Holiday, $99.99)
  • Pierre Ferrand Vintage Cognac 1973 750 ML (#52734, SLO, $200.39)
  • Pravda Imp. Vodka Gift Set W/Infusion Of Berries 750 ML (#03766, Holiday, $28.99)
  • Raynal Vsop Brandy Gift Set W/Snifter Glasses 750 ML (#03727, Holiday, $12.99)
  • Remy Martin Vsop Cognac Glass Gift Set 375ml 375 ML (#03992, Holiday, $23.99)
  • Romana Sambuca Gift Set W/Glasses & Coffee Beans 750 ML (#03761, Holiday, $21.99)
  • Sea Wynde Rum 750 ML (#54850, SLO, $44.39)
  • Slivenska Perla 750 ML (#66213, SLO, $18.42)
  • Smirnoff Black Cherry Twist Vodka 1.75 L (#09900, Closeout, $14.99)
  • Tres Rios Anejo Tequila 750 ML (#66760, SLO, $57.29)
  • Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey Gift Set W/2 Glasses 750 ML (#03604, Holiday, $23.99)
  • Wasabe Sake Vodka 750 ML (#62593, SLO, $28.99)
  • Wild Turkey Rye Whiskey 750 ML (#68680, SLO, $26.09)

New plan...I'm just gonna strip out all the gift sets from now on. Nobody really cares about that stuff, right?

We lost a few rums this time, notably Sea Wynde, which unfortunately I never got around to ordering. The duplicate listing for the Kilo Kai was removed as well. It looks like Capital Wines & Spirits pulled their Marie Brizard listings, which is fine since Southern (I think) now lists all of the same products and more, for a few dollars cheaper. I'm not sure what's going on with the Clear Creek Kirschwasser. It's been in and out of the system more than once in the last few months.

New Products:
  • Combier Liqueur D'Orange 50ML (#08348, One Time, $1.99)
  • George Dickel 750 ML (#68505, SLO, $19.99)
  • Hangar One Vodka Citron And Ginger 750 ML (#56092, SLO, $27.59)
  • Leroux Creme De Noyeaux 1.0 L (#57187, SLO, $11.39)
  • Sweet Carolina Sweet Tea Flavored Vodka 70 Proof 200ML (#06014, One Time, $2.99)

The 50ML of Combier is worth picking up when you see it. Combier is a new (to PA) high-end triple sec with a bitter, punch-you-in-the-face orange flavor. If Cointreau is too subtle for your taste, Combier is probably right up your alley.

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