lot of misinformation posted in this thread. while the good stuff might be on shelves in other states/specialty stores, it's going to be full retail plus, and you often have to barter with the cashier maybe buy another bottle of something they're trying to move just to get what you want. if picked for an abc allocation spot, you have the option of buying allocated stuff at the abc price. i've never seen blanton's for $70, eh taylor for $50, eagle rare for $40, or 10yr pappy for $100 on the shelves in ANY state...but you might see it on an allocation date in alabama.
All of that is available several times a year at retail here in Kentucky. I don't drink but several of my friends here buy it at Walmart when they get their delivery. Pappy is a little tougher but they get it. Blanton is available nearly year round as well as Weller and most other Buffalo Trace brands.
