Firestone Walker Helldorado - Houston

Discussion in 'Southwest' started by TheGentleman, Aug 22, 2015.

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  1. TheGentleman

    TheGentleman Initiate (0) May 6, 2007 Texas

    Here we go again...

    I really liked, and appreciate, the way the last thread like this worked. This one will be all the more important to people acquiring liquid because of the notoriously small amount of product we see on these Firestone Walker barrel-aged releases.

    In talking with Lisa about our limit at Smith St. I joked that we were going to require customers bring an 11oz container for which to take their 1/2 bottle limit home with them. I can't go less than 1 bottle per person, so I know many will go without. There is no other way to handle this.

    Monday, August 24th Spec's Smith St. will be releasing Firestone Walker Helldorado (LIMIT - 1) when we open at 10AM. It will not last. There will be a line. I have no real helpful input beyond that.

    Additionally, the following stores will also be receiving product on their regular deliveries throughout the week. I'm unsure of how they will handle it or when they are getting it.

    Store numbers can be corresponded with information found at: http://www.specsonline.com/cgi-bin/showpage?pageid=locate&zip=Houston&showmore=more

    Stores by number: 02, 06, 53, 56, 71, 139

    Once again...

    ANYONE THAT CAN OFFER ANY INFORMATION ON SIGHTINGS OR RELEASE INFORMATION AROUND TOWN IS UNBELIEVABLY APPRECIATED!

    Happy hunting kids.
     
    #1 TheGentleman, Aug 22, 2015
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  2. tmaestro

    tmaestro Initiate (0) Feb 22, 2011 Texas

    Helldorado is hot. I suggest you try to taste a friend's bottle and sit on your own.
     
    #2 tmaestro, Aug 22, 2015
  3. ChrisYarborough

    ChrisYarborough Initiate (0) Oct 16, 2012 Texas

    For you folks in Clear Lake/Nasa Area..

    Called Spec's Clear Lake and talked to Travis (I think?). He said if they get any it might be on the truck Thursday but didnt know anything past that.

    Called Nasa Liquor and he stated he might be getting only 1 case (6 bottles) tomorrow afternoon
     
    #3 ChrisYarborough, Aug 24, 2015
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  4. Texasfan549

    Texasfan549 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,250) Feb 26, 2011 Texas
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    Is this gone from Smith St.?
     
    #4 Texasfan549, Aug 24, 2015
  5. TomHouTX

    TomHouTX Initiate (0) Dec 7, 2012 Texas

    Yes
     
    #5 TomHouTX, Aug 24, 2015
  6. Texasfan549

    Texasfan549 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,250) Feb 26, 2011 Texas
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    Bummer... Thanks.
     
    #6 Texasfan549, Aug 24, 2015
  7. Avelasquez80

    Avelasquez80 Initiate (0) Jul 9, 2015 Texas

    any in San antonio!?
     
    #7 Avelasquez80, Aug 24, 2015
  8. TheGentleman

    TheGentleman Initiate (0) May 6, 2007 Texas

    It lasted until just after 1PM today. We did the best we could...
     
    #8 TheGentleman, Aug 24, 2015
  9. TomHouTX

    TomHouTX Initiate (0) Dec 7, 2012 Texas

    Thanks @TheGentleman for keeping the Twitter account updated. Since I knew there was still a reasonable amount available at lunch time, I was able to stop by and pick up a bottle.
     
    #9 TomHouTX, Aug 25, 2015
  10. Alexle92

    Alexle92 Initiate (0) Jul 14, 2014 Texas

    Nasa Liquor still has some. $15.99/ea.
     
    #10 Alexle92, Aug 25, 2015
  11. lilsquiggz

    lilsquiggz Initiate (0) Feb 17, 2015 Texas

    NASA liquor can keep theirs. Who else is getting this?
     
    #11 lilsquiggz, Aug 25, 2015
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  12. tx_beer_man

    tx_beer_man Pundit (902) Jan 22, 2013 Texas
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    Word is that Nasa Liquor is expensive...I doubt its that cheap there
     
    #12 tx_beer_man, Aug 25, 2015
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  13. Molson_wyo

    Molson_wyo Initiate (0) Dec 27, 2014 Texas

    Just got some at the specs off kirkwood and westheimer over lunch. They had a case left (6). First time there and is one of my new favorite stores. Thanks for the info!
     
    #13 Molson_wyo, Aug 25, 2015
  14. ChrisYarborough

    ChrisYarborough Initiate (0) Oct 16, 2012 Texas

    You are correct.. Just went over and bought one and it was 17.99 plus tax. I think I got the last one that was not being held for someone.

    Not sure what Spec's was charging for this but I dont mind paying that as the FW Proprietor beers are always very difficult to find down here unless you happen to be over near the Shell station when they post that they have it..

    I have only ever been able to get Parabola, Sucaba, Anniv, etc.. when I travel to California on business and find it sitting on shelves at every store I go to..
     
    #14 ChrisYarborough, Aug 25, 2015
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  15. mattchow

    mattchow Savant (1,009) Jun 24, 2012 Texas

    I've been to NASA Liquor a few times for whiskey, he's pretty reasonable and gets stuff that specs doesn't have yet. It's a small family run store, with great service.
     
    #15 mattchow, Aug 25, 2015
  16. ChrisYarborough

    ChrisYarborough Initiate (0) Oct 16, 2012 Texas

    Completely agree with you! They are super nice and really want to talk whiskey! I have bought a few bottles of whiskey from them for under 50 bucks that they recommended. They also let me taste a few bottles they had open behind the counter!
     
    #16 ChrisYarborough, Aug 25, 2015
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