Are these extremely hard to come by? I'm an avid rasputin drinker and would LOVE one. I posted a trade for it, just got a bunch of 10th anniversary ruinations, not sure if the trade will be seen as ridiculous or something. I'm in the dark here.
They're not terribly hard to come by in the right markets -- they tend to sit on the shelves for a long time because of the high price point (over $20 for 500ml). Where are located? You could probably get this done for some desired shelf locals if it doesn't get distributed in your area. Or you can order it online here: http://www.qualityliquorstore.com/old-rasputin-xiv-stout-500ml/ Or here: http://www.winecommune.com/stores/item.cfm/storeID/148/lotID/17442620.html Or here: http://www.bineandvine.com/shop/north-coast-barrel-aged-old-rasputin-xiv-500ml/ Having to order six bottles total is a pain, but those shops all have good selections, so it might be a good option if trading isn't working out.
The "Anniversary" ones he linked to? They sit around due to the price at some places, but yeah, $20 is steep. I think I have a 12/13/14th right now.... had multiples, but a ticker-gotta-tick.
Also trading Ruination 10th for them is almost certainly going to have a Venn Diagram problem.... but the above links look promising. Good Luck OP!!
10th anniversary ruination isn't ridiculous, just below $4$ and venn diagram as people said above. they may be a little harder to get now, but they definitely sat on the shelf for awhile. as with bourbon barrel aged old stock, while i dislike the price, i loved the beer.
