greytail Report post Posted June 2, 2012 I see, so the change is actually a good thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zman (Marc Bernhard) Report post Posted June 2, 2012 Too early to know for sure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greytail Report post Posted June 2, 2012 Gotcha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zman (Marc Bernhard) Report post Posted June 2, 2012 Which store exactly praytell? I think there is only one Market left in Bellingham since the Fairhaven store closed, and that would be the Lakeway store at 1030 Lakeway Drive. Forgot to ask; is Voyager there also? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absomphe Report post Posted June 2, 2012 I didn't notice any, but they were still in the process of unpacking a lot of booze onto the shelves, and I don't think they had gotten around to the gin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Report post Posted June 2, 2012 So far, I've only made it to Trader Joe's, which I'm presuming will have among the smallest selections of any other store carrying booze, due largely to lack of space. There was no absinthe on the shelf, and of gins, I only remember seeing Tanqueray. As a side note, Costco is apparently going to start selling Costco-branded liquors which they buy from distilleries and slap their own label on. That has the potential to be interesting, with all the vagueness and uncertainty which that term implies. On the whole, prices seem to be a few percent higher than they were last month under the state-run system. The price you see on the shelf is not inclusive of the various taxes (as they were in the state-run stores), so by the time they do the math, a mid-shelf to top-shelf bottle will cost you a buck or five more. That might change over time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brennivin Report post Posted June 15, 2012 Just a note on the 10,000' rule - I believe it's actually 10,000 feet of retail space specifically. Which eliminates even more stores. As for finding Pacifique in Western WA - if you find yourself in Seattle, Metropolitan Market seems to stock it (and Marteau). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absomphe Report post Posted June 15, 2012 Just a note on the 10,000' rule - I believe it's actually 10,000 feet of retail space specifically. Which eliminates even more stores. I believe you're correct, but as I understand it, there are also exemptions allowed, wherein even a store of under 10,000 square feet may sell liquor. I think such a case would involve a rural area that doesn't have any stores with 10,000 square feet, or more, of retail space. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greytail Report post Posted July 1, 2012 Figures. I go to place an order for Pacifique and catskill cellars is out. Not meant to buy today it appears. Sure DUNY has it, but it costs more. On top of that, got to pay NY sales tax since I'm here. Perhaps they will get restocked before I head home. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Songcatcher Report post Posted July 1, 2012 Astor has it for 59.99 Grey pirate dude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fingerpickinblue Report post Posted July 1, 2012 These peeps have your back, gt! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greytail Report post Posted July 1, 2012 Ah, forgot about astor. Thanks guys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OMG_Bill Report post Posted July 1, 2012 Above all else, remain calm. It'll be ok. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greytail Report post Posted July 1, 2012 Yes, but with the rum gone, I'm a bit on edge..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Report post Posted July 1, 2012 Relevant to Pacifique - I saw it at the Bayview Thriftway in Olympia, WA a few days ago. Even after the taxes, it's about the same price as it was prior to the privitization (sp?), which is significant because most things have gone up in cost about 5% to 10%. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zman (Marc Bernhard) Report post Posted July 2, 2012 Went to the new Total Wine & More in Bellevue, Washington. The do stock Pacifique and Voyager. However, the manager says they sold out in two days. Good news is they're ordering more tomorrow. I made a purchase there of something purported as being "absinthe" for the "Shelf of Shame" at the distillery.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absomphe Report post Posted July 2, 2012 Tease. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hedonmonkey Report post Posted July 19, 2012 DUNY is out of Pacifique. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Songcatcher Report post Posted July 19, 2012 Astor has it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zman (Marc Bernhard) Report post Posted July 19, 2012 DUNY is out of Pacifique. Methinks more is on the way. We just shipped a biggie to Tempus Fugit targeted to NY. Astor has a great shipping program also. I know, I've used it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Père Ubu Report post Posted July 19, 2012 Spec's was out last Friday, or at least their website said so. :( Id and Imp must have raided the place big time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zman (Marc Bernhard) Report post Posted July 19, 2012 Also, for those of you local to Pacific Distillery, or plan on being in the area, we are inviting you to a bottling party. When? Saturday, July 21 and 28, at 11AM. PM or email me if interested. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Père Ubu Report post Posted July 20, 2012 Nevermind, Pacifique is back on the spec's website. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greytail Report post Posted July 20, 2012 Happy to report my bottle of pacifique arrived with me to FL with nothing lost or damaged. Having a glass now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron Report post Posted July 20, 2012 No mustiness? It's drinkable? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greytail Report post Posted July 20, 2012 I'll probably make that call after my bottle is drained. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absomphe Report post Posted July 20, 2012 Sounds like how you pirates work. I'm sure you pulled that same scam with the rum. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greytail Report post Posted July 20, 2012 (edited) We pillage and plunder whatever our dark hearts desire. Pacifique is proving to be very finicky for me. Don't think I've ever struggled with how much water and what temperature the water needs to be when preparing an absinthe before. It's good, just struggling to find the right way to go about this. Using a slow drip, I got a very thin louche. Yesterday it was not so. Maybe my water was not cold enough. Edited July 20, 2012 by greytail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hedonmonkey Report post Posted July 21, 2012 We pillage and plunder whatever our dark hearts desire. I knew there was a good reason I like you. Sorry to hear about your louching troubles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
