What bourbon did you purchase today? - Winter 2012/2013

[ChainWhip]

Thx Joe! The thought of being able to taste history in a bottle is a heady privilege. Honestly I never thought I'd score a dusty much less one like this bottle.

Raised number on the bottom of the bottle says 94.

[Tico]

Good question, Squire. The short answer is that, no, it does not. The bottle simply says that it is "Bottled by Hirsch Distillers" in Bardstown, KY. This is quite obviously KBD sourced rye and we know how unforthcoming they are with information. That said, it is widely believed that the Hirsch 22 is Medley juice. While I would like to know for sure, and especially dislike the "Hirsch Distillers" bit, I have tasted all of the Hirsch rye bottlings and the 22 was a standout.

gotta post a pic, didnt know they bottled it in large format and I bet it looks awesome

[ChainWhip]

I assumed he had 2 750ml bottles but I'd be interested to see the large bottle too :-)

[smknjoe]

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[LostBottle]

I assumed he had 2 750ml bottles but I'd be interested to see the large bottle too :-)

Yes, it was 2 750s. By the way, helluva find on the ORVW15.

[ramblinman]

Stopped by the local for something interesting. Came up a little short on that, few things looked good, but nothing enough to pull me towards the high end stuff. Noticed Weller Special Reserve was $9, so figured why not. Actually the first time I've had it, started with the Weller 12 and didn't drop down, but enjoying a glass now and its mighty fine for the price.

[jeffrey r]

Stopped by the local for something interesting. Came up a little short on that, few things looked good, but nothing enough to pull me towards the high end stuff. Noticed Weller Special Reserve was $9, so figured why not. Actually the first time I've had it, started with the Weller 12 and didn't drop down, but enjoying a glass now and its mighty fine for the price.

$9?! That's a steal for the WSR. Ironically, WSR is sort of looked down upon a bit compared to its higher proof (OWA 107) and greater aged (Weller 12) brothers, but it's a 90 proof wheater, several years old--kind of like that other wheated bourbon with initials MM, just better (and cheaper)...

[ramblinman]

$9?! That's a steal for the WSR. Ironically, WSR is sort of looked down upon a bit compared to its higher proof (OWA 107) and greater aged (Weller 12) brothers, but it's a 90 proof wheater, several years old--kind of like that other wheated bourbon with initials MM, just better (and cheaper)...

Yeah, so far I'm a fan. Its been on sales lots of places here in Georgia lately. Maybe 6 months or more, I didn't really pay attention until the last 2. I guess either BT or their GA distributors are trying to build up the Weller brand here. It would certainly be a great gateway to wheaters, $10 and change after tax for 750ml/90 proof is in the impulse buy category for most anyone.

We'll see after more tastes over the next days and weeks tastings but I really like the apple character and the muddled, slightly harsher edges of this younger juice. I think I might pick up an Antique bottle tomorrow just so I have all three of the easily available (and hope to someday find a Larue ) on hand opened within a week or two of each other and see how they change over time.

[LCWoody]

Picked up some Michters S B 10 y/o bourbon. They had a bottle of Michters 20 y/o uncut, unfiltered, but to much money for that bottle. Although I bet it's very good bourbon!!!

[Kendall]

Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit for $35.00.