That's interesting. ABC where I live said the company pulled all of them and stopped selling in stores because people would resell them for double or triple online.
WARCHANT Bourbon Thread
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In VA it's controlled by the state, so the prices stay low, however, makes it extremely hard to find.
A lot of distilleries do the same with mashbills... It has to do with where/which rackhouse they are stored or located, which level rick in the rackhouse they are stored, as well as the mashbill.
For instance, Jim Beam only has two mashbills. Jim Beam & Old Grand Dad. Where the JB mashbill is stored & how long it’s stored designates which brand. JB mashbill makes Beam, Knob Creek, Baker’s, & Booker’s. Old Grand Dad mashbill makes OGD, OGD Bonded, OGD 114, get this...Basil Hayden. Yes, Basil Hayden is just older OGD stocks proofed down to 80 proof & stuck in a fancier bottle.
Also, Stagg Jr is just higher proofed Buffalo Trace. George T Stagg Antique Collection is just Buffalo Trace honey barrels aged longer. Eagle Rare is the same mash as both just aged lower in the rackhouse for at least 10 years.
I could go on & on... I still like Weller & Blanton’s though.
The wife picked me up Basil Hayden the last week and wouldn't tell me where she got it, which tells me I may be getting Blanton's for Christmas.
There is one store that has Blanton''s in the area and would be the only reason for all the secrecy. I wouldn't call BH special but it wasn't bad either. I would say it was good and a decent value at that price point in my non expert opinion.Many good bourbons mentioned here. Currently drinking Woodford Double Oaked. The age shows, very good. Would like to suggest High West Campfire, a blend of Buffalo Trace and an Isley (sp?) scotch. I know it sounds odd, but it is really amazing. Very smokey.
The wife picked me up Basil Hayden the last week and wouldn't tell me where she got it, which tells me I may be getting Blanton's for Christmas.
Easy drinker at 80 proof for sure. Hope Bourbon Santa is good to you.
ABC in Florida is a private company. In most states ABC stands for the state Alcohol Beverage Control board. ABC in Florida has or had the exclusive rights to the Weller products and now have a vault for big spenders.
Weller 12 tonight at Gaylord in Denver/Aurora - so goodMy 1st big haul of the season
Damn good costco find. I've never even seen that one in VA, my guess is it's a lottery find.Florida people check your local Costco
OK - getting toward relax time - help me out with selection for the evening - what do you suggest?
Woodford Double Oak - Whistle Pig Rye - Eagle Rare - Weller's - or $5 special (was Old Forester last week) …. Ideas?
Woodford Double Oak - Whistle Pig Rye - Eagle Rare - Weller's - or $5 special (was Old Forester last week) …. Ideas?
Good call. I just picked up a Stagg Jr for a friend and added a spare bottle of E H Taylor single barrel to my collection.
Nice. Picking up a George T. Stagg Barrel Proof later.My 1st big haul of the season
Nice got one too. Man it’s tasty.
Yours a store pick too? They’re def not easy to find.
Just picked up my first ever Pappy. Special Reserve 12 year/Lot B. Soo pumped!!!!
How will you enjoy it? Someone just offered to get 12 year Wellers for me. Thinking about it.
I’ll crack it when my son is born. Wifey is do in March.
Weller 12 & “Pappy 12” are the same thing. Julian Van Winkle just selects certain barrels for the Lot B.
Thanks for the info. I’m new to the game. Hunting is definitely addictive.
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FYI to those in Tally. Pappy should be hitting your Costco very soon if it hasn’t already. Be on the lookout. A liquor clerk at the one here in Jacksonville searched future deliveries for me. No luck here but Tallahassee and Clearwater were the closest getting some. Happy hunting.
Got a good heads up & picked up a few of these Larceny Barrel Proof’s. It’s a really great pour.
