Bourbon Finds

[camduncan]

I hit the jackpot today, landing possession of one bottle WT Tribute, a Black Maple Hill 16 (which I've never tried) and a bottle of Stagg. This was a wonderful trifecta!

All bottles I'd give my right arm to locate - well done!! Enjoy

[jeff]

Was that BMH bottled in Lawrenceburg or Bardstown? I have only tasted the Bardstown bottling and it is one of my favorites, though others have stated that the Lawrenceburg bottling is very good.

[doc_mcCabe]

The BMH 16 was bottled in Bardstown. I wasn't aware of a Lawrenceburg bottling. Wouldn't that imply that it wasn't distilled at Heaven Hill? What is the exact story behind BMH anyway?

[Rancastle]

BMH bottled in Lawrenceberg is likely Stitzel Weller whiskey, bottled by Julian Van Winkle.

[Docholiday]

Yesterday I happened into a shop that had a bottle of I W Harper KSB 15 yo Gold Label($43) and a bottle of Classic cask 17yo.($59). I did not have the cash. Should I go back today. Has anyone tried either?

[luv2hunt]

Since the IW Harper is no longer available.....it may be your only chance to try it!

[bourbonmed]

Doc,
Skip the 15 y/o Harper. It's a mild 40 proof bourbon leftover from the Heritage collection. But the 17-yr Classic Cask is among my personal favorites, exceptional stuff even if it's a bit overpriced at $59.

Cheers,
Omar

[TNbourbon]

Well, the Harper 15yo is increasingly rare -- part of the Bourbon Heritage Collection produced by United Distillers a dozen or so years ago -- but quite ordinary otherwise. The Classic Cask ryes, on the other hand, are generally pretty highly regarded. I was not aware of a 17yo.

[ratcheer]

Well, that is one way of looking at it, but that's a lot of money to pay for a fairly ordinary whiskey.

Tim

[bobbyc]

Skip the 15 y/o Harper. It's a mild 40 proof bourbon leftover from the Heritage collection.

It is the hard one to find of the 5. I did know where some Dickel SB was to round that out, and one may or may not stumble upon the other 3 from United but they are still being produced, and it takes a keen eye to discern the difference.