June 2009 Archives

PLCB spirits catalog changes for the week of June 15th:

Discontinued Products:

• Ascott Brandy XO 750 ML (#51640, SLO, $23.39)
• Dolin Vermouth de Chambery Dry 375 ML (#64476, SLO, $10.49)
• Martell V. S. Cognac 200 ML (#04734, Closeout, $5.99)
• Stolichnaya Razberi Raspberry Flav. Imp. Vodka 1.75 L (#06083, Closeout, $21.99)
• Svedka Raspberry Flavored Vodka 70 Proof 50ML (#05699, One Time, $0.99)
• Tommy Bahama White Sand Mojito Picnic Set 750ML (#05831, One Time, $28.99)
• White Gold Russian Vodka 1.0 L (#50398, SLO, $29.79)
• Zapata Gold Tequila 1.75 L (#08756, Closeout, $13.99)

Laird has had some trouble keeping the Dolin vermouths in stock, so I expect that dropping the 375 ML is only temporary. If you don't use vermouth much, the 375 size is the way to go, since vermouth goes downhill within three or four weeks of opening it. Keeping it in the fridge with one of those vacuum wine corks helps a bit. Of course, you'll end up using Dolin in far larger quantities than any mainstream dry vermouth, so the shelf life may not be an issue...

New Products:

• Belvedere Intense Vodka 750 ML (#68704, SLO, $38.99)
• Belvedere IX Vodka 750 ML (#68681, SLO, $38.99)
• Herradura Blanco Tequila 80 Proof 750 ML (#08752, Regular, $21.99)
• Pearl Vodka Pomegranate 750 ML (#68773, SLO, $14.49)

Herradura Blanco is an excellent tequila for the price. If tequila isn't your thing but you want to keep a decent mixing tequila around, this is listed for cheaper than any other 100% agave blanco in PLCB stores, and it's considered to be as good as the $30 stuff.

PLCB spirits catalog changes for the week of June 8th:

Discontinued Products:

• Calvert Extra Amer Blend Wky 750ML (#05425, Closeout, $5.99)
• Chi-Chi's Pina Colada Cocktail 1.75 L (#08418, Closeout, $6.99)
• Jacquin's Creme de Strawberry 750 ML (#07350, Closeout, $5.99)
• Pernod Absinthe 750ML (#10840, Specialty, $69.99)
• Pinnacle Le Double Espresso Vodka 70 Proof 50ML (#08040, One Time, $0.99)
• Pitu Cachaca Brazilian Rum 1.0 L (#55095, SLO, $15.99)
• Vecchia Romagna Etichett Nera 750 ML (#56904, SLO, $31.19)

Relisted:

• Jameson Irish Wky with Flask 750ML (#05378, One Time, $24.99)
• Villa Massa Imp. Limoncella Glass Gift W/Glasses 750 ML (#03911, Holiday, $22.99)

New Products:

• Highland Park 25 Yr 750 ML (#55598, SLO, $218.89)

Not much to say about this week. The Highland Park 25 came back after a six-month hiatus, but other than that...no news is good news, right?

PLCB spirits catalog changes for the week of June 1st:

Discontinued Products:

• Absolut Los Angeles Vodka 80 Proof 750ML (#07886, One Time, $20.99)
• Chi-Chi's Appletini Cocktail 1.75 L (#05784, Closeout, $6.99)
• Glenfiddich Single Malt 750 ML (#71780, SLO, $209.19)
• Malibu Passion Fruit Rum 1.75L (#05419, One Time, $19.99)
• Three Olives Green Apple Imp. English Vodka 750 ML (#09161, Closeout, $10.79)
• Villa Massa Imp. Limoncella Glass Gift W/Glasses 750 ML (#03911, Holiday, $22.99)

Relisted:

• Burnetts Peach Vodka 2005 750 ML (#55132, SLO, $8.99)
• Crystal Head Vodka 750 ML (#58707, SLO, $52.29)
• Dom Dupont Calvados Res 750 ML (#52978, SLO, $57.49)

New Products:

• Chopin Vodka 80 Proof 1.75L (#06363, One Time, $39.99)
• Pitu 1.0 L (#68641, SLO, $15.99)
• Pitu Cachaca Brazilian Rum 1.0 L (#55095, SLO, $15.99)

There are now three different listings for Pitu (#60817 is the third), each with a different minimum quantity, which probably means each is from a different vendor. We'll probably see one or two of them disappear soon, as the PLCB does not allow multiple listings for the same product.

Nota bene: this is last week's update, which I kept forgetting to post.

PLCB spirits catalog changes for the week of May 25th:

Discontinued Products:

• Celtic Crossing Irish Liqueur 750 ML (#55598, SLO, $26.79)
• Cruzan Rum Est Single Barrel 750 ML (#56807, SLO, $34.29)
• E & J XO Brandy 50 ML (#07469, One Time, $1.49)
• Finians Irish Whiskey 1.0 L (#64268, SLO, $12.29)
• Old Overholt Straight Rye Wky 750 ML (#71709, SLO, $18.39)
• Phillips UV Green Apple Flav Vodka 750 ML (#05249, Closeout, $6.99)
• Pinnacle Gin 50 ML (#04312, One Time, $0.99)

The Celtic Crossing, Cruzan Single Barrel, and Old Overholt were all dual listed, so even though they're coming off SLO, you can find them in stores.

Moved to Closeout:

• Auchentoshen Classic Single Malt Scotch 750 ML (#05147, Closeout, $17.29)
• Bottega Imp. Limoncino Grappa 750 ML (#09099, Closeout, $12.79)
• Bowmore Legend Single Malt Scotch 750 ML (#05150, Closeout, $15.99)
• Coronet V. S. Q. Brandy 1.75 L (#04473, Closeout, $11.49)
• Dunheath Scotch 1.75 L (#04245, Closeout, $13.19)
• Glenfiddich Special Res Sngl Malt Scotch 1.75L (#06262, Closeout, $48.39)
• Imperia Imp. Vodka 750 ML (#09367, Closeout, $22.59)
• J W Dant Olde Str Brbn 1.75L (#05194, Closeout, $12.49)
• Level Vodka 80pf 1.75 L (#09685, Closeout, $34.69)
• Malibu Passion Fruit Rum 42pf 750 ML (#09840, Closeout, $9.49)
• Malibu Tropical Banana Rum 750 ML (#09148, Closeout, $9.49)
• McClelland's Lowland Scotch 750 ML (#07341, Closeout, $13.39)
• Ronrico Pineapple-Coconut P. R. Rum 750 ML (#07570, Closeout, $5.59)
• Ru Classic Russian Vodka 750 ML (#05725, Closeout, $9.49)
• Skyy 90 Vodka 750 ML (#05258, Closeout, $17.29)

Another round of low-performing products moved to closeout. Several of the scotches have a discounted closeout price, so if you're a scotch drinker, you might consider tracking down some of them.

New Products:

• Daily's Ready To Drink Cosmopolitan Cktl 13.8 Pf 4/8.0OZ (#06192, One Time, $4.99)
• Daily's Ready To Drink Margarita Cktl 13.8 Pf 4/8.0OZ (#06204, One Time, $4.99)
• Daily's Ready To Drink Pomegranate Margarita 4/8.0OZ (#06229, One Time, $4.99)
• Glenfiddich 15yr Single Malt 2009 Gift Pack 750ML (#06231, One Time, $42.99)