Dusty Score or Bad Bottle

[Squash]

I was checking out some of the smaller liquor stores in the area and I came across an older bottle (short and stout, plastic screw-top) of Eagle Rare 10/101. It was right in front of the newer bottles (wine style, cork).

Was this a dusty score or just a less fancy bottling of the same whiskey?

[funknik]

I was checking out some of the smaller liquor stores in the area and I came across an older bottle (short and stout, plastic screw-top) of Eagle Rare 10/101. It was right in front of the newer bottles (wine style, cork).

Was this a dusty score or just a less fancy bottling of the same whiskey?

You should have grabbed that, dude....some people on here would love to find one of those. Go back!

[mozilla]

Doesn't anyone use the search function anymore?

I couldn't count the number of threads that pertain to Eagle Rare. Seems like someone just brought it up the other day???

There are thousands of awesome discussions that have taken place here on SB. Newbies should try reading a few of them. I am not just trying to be a dick. Really! There are lots of great threads here to read and research, before just blerting something out. Have some decorum.

[funknik]

Don't let that bother you....major dusty score. Where in the USA are you?

[mozilla]

Just so you won't think I'm a complete jerk...a quick search of Eagle Rare turned up 722 posts.

[smokinjoe]

Some very good juice there, Squash. If you get a chance to go back, definitely do, and pick it up. That would be considered a fine dusty to have. Also, where there's one dusty, there's usually more. Maybe some BHC's, WT12's, or OFBIB's. Ah, my heart flutters just to think about it.

[callmeox]

Grab it.

It's good stuff for sure.

A+

[Squash]

I did grab it. Thanks guys.

Is the whiskey in the bottle different than the new version?

I live in Goshen, Indiana.

I search on this forum all the time, but sometimes you just want simple answers to simple questions in a timely manner, so thanks again to all those who helped.

[craigthom]

I search on this forum all the time, but sometimes you just want simple answers to simple questions in a timely manner, so thanks again to all those who helped.

Just so mozilla doesn't sound like a lone voice, I have to respond to this. It's one thing to be ignorant of the search function; it's another to know about it but not be bothered to spend the time using it.

I can't imagine that leave a message and waiting for a reply would be quicker than searching. I can, however, imagine that leaving a message and waiting for a reply would consume less of my time while consuming more of the time of others.

[hjminard]

Congrats on your score ... let us know how you like it.

[birdman1099]

I have been looking for one of those for a while !!!

Nice score !!!! (wanna trade????):grin:

[ggilbertva]

First, the Eagle Rare is a great bourbon. Pick it up and enjoy it. Let us know the bottling date (two digit number found on the bottom of the bottle)

Second, using the search function answered many questions I had early on. There's nothing wrong with asking a question but I would suggest to anyone that asking a question to fill in the gaps of information is appropriate.

[Squash]

There are many numbers on the bottom of the bottle, but the only two-digit number appears to be 02. Does that make sense?

There was also some Old Forester 86 proof, $14, that seems to be of an older bottling than that currently on sale in most stores. Is this good whiskey?

[birdman1099]

Ok...... Where does it say it was distilled? Frankfort, New Orleans, or Lawrenceburg?

And which one does it look like?

or

[Hondo]

I am not just trying to be a dick. Really!

Really?

I participate in a whole bunch of different forums and I occasionally see a rant like this. If you really think about it... once forum has been in effect for a few years you could say that much of what is being discussed has at some point been discussed before. So should nobody post a new question in fear of asking something that may have been previously discussed? :bowdown:

Maybe a better avenue would be to simply ignore the post if it stresses you out that much? :cool:

[Squash]

Mine is the second (bottom) picture.

It says "Bottled by Old Prentice Company, Frankfort, KY."

[kickert]

Really? Because you succeeded beyond your wildest dreams! Congrats!

I participate in a whole bunch of different forums and I occasionally see a rant like this. If you really think about it... once forum has been in effect for a few years you could say that much of what is being discussed has at some point been discussed before. So should nobody post a new question in fear of asking something that may have been previously discussed? :bowdown:

Maybe a better avenue would be to simply ignore the post if it stresses you out that much. :cool:

I was going to avoid this conversation on the finer points of "netiquette" but I have given in and will make some general comments.

First, forums are not primarily for the collection of knowledge, they are for the discussion of topics. Just because something has been discussed before, does not make it inappropriate to discuss it again. However, it is polite to see if another thread on the topic already exists. On the other side, if you are looking to a forum specifically for information collection, then it would be courteous to first see if the information you are looking for has already been covered. If it is then problem solved, if not, then by all means ask your question.

Therefore...

1.) Starting a thread on bourbon balls would be appropriate. Although it has been discussed before, there is no currently open thread.

2.) Starting a thread on the best whiskey you have ever had would be inappropriate because a similar thread is already available.

3.) Starting a thread to ask what Bonded / Bottled in Bond means would be inappropriate because it has been covered ad nauseum and the answer is easily available.

4.) Starting a thread to ask why 750ml is the standard whiskey size would be appropriate because (as far as I can tell) it has not been covered.

In sum....

If you are looking to start conversation, be polite and make sure the topic is not already there... otherwise, go for it. That is why we come here, to discuss bourbon.

If you are looking to ask a question, be polite and make sure it isn't easily accessible. At least take the 30 seconds required to do a cursory search.

Hint: I have always found it is better to tag onto an existing thread if possible rather than start a new one. This does two things. 1.) it makes information easier to find. 2.) it revives threads that others may have forgotten about / not known about, which then keep discussion going.

Thoughts?

[OscarV]

Hint: I have always found it is better to tag onto an existing thread if possible rather than start a new one. This does two things. 1.) it makes information easier to find. 2.) it revives threads that others may have forgotten about / not known about, which then keep discussion going.

Thoughts?

This is a good idea, I and others here have revived old threads and this puts them out front again and the information gets seen by newbies and others that may have missed it the first go 'round.

[kickert]

This is a good idea, I and others here have revived old threads and this puts them out front again and the information gets seen by newbies and others that may have missed it the first go 'round.

yeah... that is what I was trying to say

[Attila]

Was this a dusty score or just a less fancy bottling of the same whiskey?

I often face the same questions you do, Squash, as there are very many dusties that come up for auction here in Japan.

As a matter of fact, earlier this evening, I saw a bottle that looks just like the one you mentioned and I wondered how different the juice was from what is currently produced. However, I have already blown through my bourbon purchasing budget all the way through March-end, I didnt make the purchase.

[hjminard]

First, forums are not primarily for the collection of knowledge, they are for the discussion of topics. Just because something has been discussed before, does not make it inappropriate to discuss it again

You had me up to here ...

... the rest registered as :27::27: rules and restrictions :27::27:.

Seriously, though ... it took me about 5-10 seconds to read and understand Squash's original post. It takes much longer to respond and complain than it does ignore it and move along (assuming disinterest).

Really I see this thread as more of an excited "hey, look what I found ... thought I'd share" with a question thrown in for validation. I don't think someone should be expected to dig through old Eagle Rare threads before sharing their small victory. "Dusty" threads are a mainstay on StraightBourbon, and fun to read. The OP's uncertainty about the legitimacy of their find does not make it a post of lesser value.

Just one guy's opinion, anyway ...

Prost! :toast:

[craigthom]

I found some bottles like the second one a year or so ago. I came to SB.com and found out all about them. I bought some. I posted about it here in an existing "dusty finds" thread.

It was easy enough to find out about the Lawrenceburg/New Orleans/Frankfort origins, when the 10/101 was discontinued, and even when it was release.

It didn't prevent conversation, because I did post about it. I just didn't ask others to provide information that I knew must be here somewhere.

Sometimes information is here but it's darned tough to dig up. I know that's not the case with the ER 10/101 because I've done it myself.

[kickert]

You had me up to here ...

... the rest registered as :27::27: rules and restrictions :27::27:.

Seriously, though ... it took me about 5-10 seconds to read and understand Squash's original post. It takes much longer to respond and complain than it does ignore it and move along (assuming disinterest).

Really I see this thread as more of an excited "hey, look what I found ... thought I'd share" with a question thrown in for validation. I don't think someone should be expected to dig through old Eagle Rare threads before sharing their small victory. "Dusty" threads are a mainstay on StraightBourbon, and fun to read. The OP's uncertainty about the legitimacy of their find does not make it a post of lesser value.

Just one guy's opinion, anyway ...

Prost! :toast:

I don't disagree with you.

To be perfectly honest I am addicted to SB.com and read every new post. Since I have never had ER101, I could not comment on the bourbon, but by discussing the nuances of the forum I am able to contribute.

Did the OP get me worked up? not at all. Was I bored and simply wanted to contribute to a discussion? absolutely!!

[smokinjoe]

Pointing a guy to an appropriate open thread is one thing. Ranting about it, right off the bat, is another.

[ggilbertva]

There are many numbers on the bottom of the bottle, but the only two-digit number appears to be 02. Does that make sense?

There was also some Old Forester 86 proof, $14, that seems to be of an older bottling than that currently on sale in most stores. Is this good whiskey?

Squash,

Focus on the number that makes most sense. For instance, if you see a 53 on the bottom but there's also a UPC on the label, then you know it's not 1953. The 02 on your bottle is in line with the Frankfort, KY bottling. I have a bottle from '03 open right now and it's very good.

Regarding the Old Forester 86 pf, it's a good whiskey that get's better the older it is. I have a handle from 1984 that's very very good. I've had some from the mid 90's that were good....not great. So, check out the bottom of the bottle.

If you're getting into dusty hunting (which really is a lot of fun), read the Collectibles forum....there's tons of info in there that will help you determine the rarity of a dusty bottle. Feel free to PM me if you have additional questions.

Good luck.....