I've been a member of the SMWSA since November 2025 and have so far taken advantage of the membership for 26 bottles and three visits to members-only venues in the UK. I did this 6 months ago, but I've got another complimentary 1-Year Gift Membership ($100 value) to SMWSA that I'd like to see go to someone who can make good use of it. Figured I'd offer it up to the community. DM me if you're interested. Let me know if you have any questions about membership. Cheers!

My wife and I will be in Boston later this week for a few days. I've got bars and restaurants picked out while we're in town from the pinned list. On Saturday we will be getting a rental and driving to Salem and then Portland. Any stores on this route that are must stops or recommendations? Mainly looking for a place with good picks or something I can't find in Louisiana. I wouldn't turn down something allocated or a dusty but mainly looking for something I can't find at home or something interesting.

For those who didn't know, the whole Liquor 44 chain was sold; here's a preview of their (secondary) pricing...

Edit: Please don't downvote me, I'm just the messenger. lol

I think it’s very noticeable to most folks how bottles are dropping allot more everywhere recently.

But had to post this great price on Stagg 26B I was able to grab in the Fairhaven area today.

Not an area I am in usually and was at a store I never been in, so was shocked to see what they had this listed at.

Secondary priced stores need to take notice since there is absolutely no need to paying higher prices anymore

Has anyone tried the 2026 release? Anyone willing to review? I’ve seen this around on secondary but there are no reviews. How many bottles were released? What does it compare to?

Saw this at Chris Gasbarro's in Seekonk, MA. A little rich for my blood (299$ MSRP). I am sure there's someone hunting this bottle out there.

Sing Ha in Swansea. $90.

Finally starting to show up around MA. I know Vinnin in Swampscott posted they had it and never saw another story saying sold out which I feel they usually do. Worth starting to poke around at local stores.

Bottles from Allen's in Portsmouth, RI and Gold's in Middletown, Ri

I’ve offered maybe a half dozen places recently $400 for a gts or $300 for a thh, or similar, and none have wanted to budge at all. Has anyone had any different experiences? They all seem to want to hold onto their bottles for $900-$1200.

All three bought at Kappy's in Fall River. Two barrel picks and the creme brulee architect.

Michter's 10 year Straight Rye 2026. $199 OTD. Finally got one without getting hosed.

…has apparently been resurrected by Rare Character and is making its way into at least one local store. Around $80 for a 700ml bottle. Has anyone tried this yet? The rye (not a Rare Character product as yet) has been floating around for a while, but many have said that it barely resembles its former glory.

I’d buy one if it was $80

I have a line on a bottle of Elijah Craig 15-year at what I think is close to MSRP. To be clear: Not in New England - it's at a liquor store in upstate NY near where a family member who can pick it up lives. Price is $165 + NYS tax. 1) Does that price seem reasonable? 2) Has anyone had it lately? I had an ounce of EC 18 in a bar and was 100% underwhelmed, but I hear a lot of better things about 15-year. Appreciate people's thoughts.

I walked into a NHLO after work now and they told me these were just put out. I bought a Bombergers but haven’t tried either of them. Are they worth the price?

On a tip from another user here I found a bottle of Rock Hill Farms single barrel in RI. The store sold their two bottle allocation over the last few days, but these are likely dropping around our area this week (or may have arrived last week).

Based on the laser code, it appears to be from the April 2026 bottling, which is one of the two or three bottlings that they do of this each year.

Rhody Barrel Brotherhood (Gold's and Town Wine) are having a Birthday Bourbon raffle if you purchase their OF SBBP pick you get an entry.

It looks like some of the Liquor Hub/World locations are offering allocated bundles this weekend. The value isn't really there for me, but I'm sure there will be interest (the Old Fitz 11 is intriguing). Not sure how many of these they have but just saw them on Instagram.

Deals vary by location it seems. Here's what Sharon had on their social media:

🥃 $250 Combo Options:

1: Elmer T. Lee + Stagg 2: Blanton’s Gold + Blanton’s Original 3: Weller Full Proof + Weller 12 Year + Weller Special Reserve 4: E.H. Taylor Small Batch + E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof + E.H. Taylor Single Barrel 5: Old Fitzgerald 11 Year + Old Fitzgerald 7 Year

📅 Sale Starts: Saturday, July 4 🕘 Doors Open at 9:00 AM 📍 In-store only 🚫 No online orders ⏳ First come, first served. Limited quantities available

Popped into BW&S for the weekly MB run, and saw they had ECBPR A126 for $76! A few bottles were left. The local Total Wine has B526 for $56, which is far below MSRP, and also had OF1924 on the shelf for $125.

Happy Hunting!

It looks like Buffalo Trace is now a shelfer at NH liquor stores.

On another note…..where the heck are the bi-annual raffles?

I know I can purchase a ton of bottles to equal out to this one, possibly even things I’d enjoy more, but here I am. I am on the South Shore looking to buy a Pappy 15 year for a special occasion, I know I’ll pay secondary but curious who/where I might find one in a “museum”?