How can I get Blantons and other allocated bottles in 2024?
Blantons and other sought-after bottles can be obtained for retail by either being at the store at the time of delivery or having someone set bottles aside for you
No one wants to hear that having someone hold them bottles is the only way now days to score a bottle because. Everyone instantly thinks that because they dont know a liqour store owner they have no chance. I can tell you from my experiences this is far from how it works.
Friends in low places
Find a Big box store in your area that handles allocations first come first serve, Next, start to go to that liquor store for all your liquor, beer , energy drinks and whatever else you regularly purchase that they sell
The Importance in this is starting to show your face, start to ask them when they think the store will receive allocated bottles, let them know that you are after whatever comes in.
Get Your Blantons
Let the clerk know after a few weeks of coming in and inquiring about blantons, eagle rare, weller 12, weller full proof , king of kentucky, etc, that you would love to try them all. Ask if they will take your number to call you when something comes in. Remember, this happens all the time which is why the good stuff never hits the shelves anymore
Secondary Bourbon Market
Another way to score Blantons and other allocated bottles like pappy-van-winkle and the BTAC Collection is to join a reputable and secure secondary market.The Benefits of this method is by paying slightly more then the bottles retail, you are saving yourself gas money and more importantly time.
How does the secondary market work?
Secondary markets for bourbon and whiskey are ran on an invite only basis, this is to insure that all members remain safe from scammers and to only allow people into the group that have the interest of buying and selling only. If you would like to Purchase an invite to the secondary market you can do so Here. Once youve joined, you will have access to purchase and sell bottles at your leisure.
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