PHC 27 Vs. Willett 28 Year

[TheRod]

Solid advice gentleman. I'm going to pass on the Willett 28 until I at least have a pour. PHC has been on my wish list for some time now, so I think I'll bite the bullet and pick it up.

[p_elliott]

I've had a PHC 27 on my radar screen for a couple of years now as well. I just haven't pulled the trigger it just sits on the shelf looking at me.

[HP12]

Probably a Pacific Edge selection. If so, I would go with the Parkers Heritage without a doubt.

Yep, what he said. For me, it's a no brainer! Get it before it's gone. It's hard to find as it is.

[Tico]

Yep, what he said. For me, it's a no brainer! Get it before it's gone. It's hard to find as it is.

I agree!

Its probably the price that has allowed it to stick around for this long. Didn't it come out fall 2008?

[HP12]

I agree!

Its probably the price that has allowed it to stick around for this long. Didn't it come out fall 2008?

You are correct. PHC 2nd / 27 yo was released fall '08. The steep price has something to do with it's ability to stick around on shelves but also there was a fairly hefty 6,600 bottles produced with somewhat broad distribution helped to find their way into remote areas. Hunters can still run across it but it is harder and harder to find. Damned good, tasty whiskey.

[TheRod]

Curses! I seem to have "misremembered" the price of the PHC 27. $249.00!!! I need to rethink paying that much...

[Rutherford]

Ultimately, I'd recommend trying EC 18 (which, from my experience, can still be found) and other bourbons in that age range if you haven't yet to determine if you like bourbons that old. For my taste palate, bourbon doesn't get better after 12 years, but many taste palates are different. If you really like 18-ish year old bourbons, it may make sense to spring for this. If not, it would probably not be a good use of your money to buy either of these.