Special Reserve Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 A little additional interrogation has revealed that is was probably American Spirit and not Tradition for that price.CraigCraig,That makes sense. A&L, despite their claims otherwise likes to charge 3-5% above state minimum for upper shelf products.Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cas Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 I still haven't seen the Tradition, and if it's really about $120 I probably won't buy it anyway. The threshold for what I will spend has gone up, but not that much.Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koji Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 It arrived at my new Bar today from Pernod, around 8500yen a bottle. At todays rate $94. I wonder if the wooden box and the bottom piece was not attached would it be $80 ?? I like it !! At first the alcohol smell is too strong, but after a few minutes on the counter it gives a strong oaky good bourbon aroma, and the taste is full bodied thick heavy (what did I want to say) its great! Its same as other WT at 101proof but you get a Lot more out of this Bottle. Jimmy Russels in Japan now, he will be at the bar tomorrow. I will post some pics. koji Craftheads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighTower Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Koji,It's nice that Jimmy is there for the release of such a bottle. I hope we see him down here soon!! Have fun!Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virus_Of_Life Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I wonder if the wooden box and the bottom piece wasnot attached would it be $80 ??Yeah, I really wish they would do separate versions with/without the box and presentation stuff. I think for the majority of us it is overkill that we'd rather not pay for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nor02lei Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I say amen to that Christian and I will go even feather. If it was up for me to decide everything would be bottled in pet bottles with plastic screw caps. That would not only make the bottles cheaper but also easier to ship, easier to pack into the suitcase, eliminate cork miss flavours and make the risk of a broken bottle if you drop it minimal.Leif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman1099 Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I went to a place today that I knew had a few bottles of this stuff, and they were sold out !!!:hot: At $100, i didn't think they would be flying off the shelves.:bigeyes: If anyone would like to give me a bead on a bottle hanging aroung the Indy/Louisville area, please drop me a PM. (i need one of these):grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2hunt Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I didn't think it hit the shelves yet?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camduncan Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 At $100, i didn't think they would be flying off the shelves.:bigeyes: Out of interest, how does that compare to American Spirit for price? We're still hoping to see a few bottles Downunder, but won't be holding our breath :skep: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman1099 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I didn't think it hit the shelves yet?? Dawn, They hads 6 bottles at Big Red in Bloomington but they sold in 3 days.:bigeyes: I talked to the guy at Kahn's and he had no idea what I was talking about. He just said, if it is available we will get it !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman1099 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Out of interest, how does that compare to American Spirit for price? We're still hoping to see a few bottles Downunder, but won't be holding our breath :skep:Cam,Here in Indy, it looks like the new 14 is priced at $100, and the AS was $80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I just paid $105.99 out the door here in PA. I found it a bit cheaper in Maryland but the gas cost to drive down and back would have made it more expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightBoston Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 It arrived at my new Bar today from Pernod, around 8500yen a bottle.Koji was kind enough to let me have a taste of the new WT Tradition last week at his new bar in Shibuya, Tokyo. I found it tasty and complex -- maybe some raisin on the nose, and leather in the taste and finish. The alcohol kick is more subtle than in younger WT 101 expressions.Not quite the equal of the fabled 17yo, IMHO, but quite delicious. Whether it competes with the other options at around $100 (or multiple sub-$100 bottles!) is a matter of taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2hunt Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Beautiful Packaging and Bottle! :woohoo::woohoo:Looks great under the Christmas Tree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camduncan Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Beautiful Packaging and Bottle! :woohoo::woohoo: I couldn't agree more Dawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost Pollito Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Just put one on display, and had to check my hands for varnish. Kind of an intense smelling, albeit beautiful looking bourbon. Curious to know how the juice in the bottle tastes. Anyone else find the bottle packaging to be a wee bit smelly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburlowski Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Just put one on display, and had to check my hands for varnish. Kind of an intense smelling, albeit beautiful looking bourbon. Curious to know how the juice in the bottle tastes. Anyone else find the bottle packaging to be a wee bit smelly? I think they may have "jumped the shark" with the packaging. WTAS, for example, was still very classy looking yet simpler and undoubtedly less expensive to produce. Or, look at FR Mariage or PVW15... whiskies of comparable (or better quality) with elegant but understated bottles. I'd rather my $ went for the juice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggilbertva Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 I think they may have "jumped the shark" with the packaging. WTAS, for example, was still very classy looking yet simpler and undoubtedly less expensive to produce.Or, look at FR Mariage or PVW15... whiskies of comparable (or better quality) with elegant but understated bottles.I'd rather my $ went for the juice.I couldn't agree more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virus_Of_Life Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Yeah me too, now that I have seen many pictures of this I am really turned off by the excessive as all hell packaging. That has to be at least a few dollars of the cost. And I know I am not alone when I say I hate paying for packaging, especially when I want to bunker a few which would likely result in just tossing the box anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarV Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 I think they may have "jumped the shark" with the packaging. WTAS, for example, was still very classy looking yet simpler and undoubtedly less expensive to produce.Or, look at FR Mariage or PVW15... whiskies of comparable (or better quality) with elegant but understated bottles.I'd rather my $ went for the juice.You nailed it John but they are selling to a broad range of "newbies" also.A 65 dollar 4R Mariage or a 119 dollar 14yo Turkey?I love both Jim and Jimmy but I'm going with the 4R's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cas Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 So, it runs 99.99 at Binnys. I passed, but have another chance. Is it worth it? I know it's a question without an answer... but thought I'd toss it out there. Or should I go for a second Jeffersons Reserve 17 at 79.99 instead?Or maybe 5 bottles of Rittenhouse Rye...Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarV Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 So, it runs 99.99 at Binnys. I passed, but have another chance. Is it worth it? I know it's a question without an answer... but thought I'd toss it out there. Or should I go for a second Jeffersons Reserve 17 at 79.99 instead?Or maybe 5 bottles of Rittenhouse Rye...Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loose proton Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 ...99.99 at Binnys... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarV Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I'd be all over it for $99. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cas Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 I haven't even seen it in MI.Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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