Charter 101, sightings?

[Josh]

I tried to search for the thread but the search function wasn't working for me.

Somebody mentioned something awhile ago about a new OC 101 coming out. IS this a part of the BTAC, or somethings else? has anybody tried it? and most importantly, where can I find it?

[OscarV]

Old Charter 101 is a new brand, it's been out since last spring.

I haven't seen it in MI but the Buffalo Trace salesman said it is coming to MI.

[jburlowski]

OC 101 has been available here in Northern KY for about six months or so.

http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9335&page=2&highlight=Charter

My opinion hasn't changed since back then: save your money, there are better choices out there.

[Josh]

OC 101 has been available here in Northern KY for about six months or so.

http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9335&page=2&highlight=Charter

My opinion hasn't changed since back then: save your money, there are better choices out there.

Thanks for the advice and the link. If its reasonable I'll give it a try, for the sake of curiosity if for no other reason.

[southdeltan]

It's available in Louisiana. I purchased a bottle in Delta.

I don't know if this is supposed to replace the Classic 90 or not - but it's a lot different than I recall the old 12 year.

sd

[OscarV]

I don't know if this is supposed to replace the Classic 90 or not - but it's a lot different than I recall the old 12 year.

Yes, I agree, it is different.

[Josh]

Just a follow-up. As another thread shows, I was able to find some at Gay's in Fremont, IN, a short drive off I-69 N of Ft. Wayne, IN. A relatively short trip from Detroit (at least a shorter one than the trip to Louisville or Lexington). I'll report back with tasting thoughts when I get to it. Still have a number of open bottles to deal with.

[Josh]

Finally finished off the bottle. It was pretty mediocre as a sipper. Kind of like cherry cough syrup with a slightly woody finish.

As a mixer it was ok, tho. Good in sours, manhattans and makes a very nice KY Coffee.

Don't think I'll get it again tho.

[cas]

I just picked up a bottle. At 21.97 it's pretty cheap by MI standards. If I don't care for it for sipping I'll mix it. It'll be interesting to taste it alongside some comparably priced bourbons.

Craig

[wskybnt]

I bought a bottle last year. I was so-so, at best. Probly wont get another one. It's priced like WT101, and a couple of bucks more expensive than OW Antq 107, and Old Granddad BIB, and it was not as good as any of those to me.......

[cas]

I tried it over the weekend. Definitely a mixer.

Craig

[Jono]

http://partysourceeq.com/2009/01/08/the-bailout-bourbon-charter-101-private-barrel-175l/

Here is a magnum size version...

The Bailout Bourbon: Charter 101 Private Barrel 1.75L

[smokinjoe]

Oh, that reminds me. Last week I saw a couple of stores that had a Mail-In Rebate Offer neck tag on OC 101's. Or, I think it was a rebate offer, as I didn't read the details. Anyway, it was something like $5 back on the 750, and $10 back on the 1.75. That makes the decent price point on this one, even better, I think.

[jburlowski]

Oh, that reminds me. Last week I saw a couple of stores that had a Mail-In Rebate Offer neck tag on OC 101's. Or, I think it was a rebate offer, as I didn't read the details. Anyway, it was something like $5 back on the 750, and $10 back on the 1.75. That makes the decent price point on this one, even better, I think.

Too bad it's not a better bourbon....

[CygnusX-1]

I dont see many new bottles here in va but we did get this and i was tempted to get it but passed because there are too many others i want to try first.

[chefnash51]

I picked up a bottle a month or so ago. It was decent (neat), but really didn't leave any kind of impression on me except "ok". I will revisit again at some point.