BOTM 1/10 Weller 12 Year Old

[PAspirit1]

I think I'm sold. I already love the 7/107.

[kickert]

Just bought a 1.75 handle (old label). I have left it sitting on the shelf for way to long. it is now in its rightful home.

[IronHead]

Is there any more old label sitting around on the shelves down in BG? I'd take a little trip down 65 for a bottle of that.

[kickert]

This is the last bottle I knew of. When I found them there were 4 1.75s. Now there are none. If I find another, I will buy it and put it away for you if you want me to.

-bk

[Old Lamplighter]

I came thru there about 6 months ago and visited 4 or 5 stores......never saw any Weller 12 or anything that I could not get down here in Tn except AAA. So, brought that home so as to not leave KY empty-handed. Guess I hit the wrong stores.

[jburlowski]

Weller 12 has been generally unavailable in No. KY for most of the past year. Because of a shortage of aged stock, production was temporarily halted. A limited release was done a couple of months ago (primarily in KY and nearby states) but that quickly disappeared from local shelves.

A BT rep told me recently that the next production run will be around Derby time and in greater quantity than the last one. He also said that it will likely be a year or more before production gets fully in synch with growing demand.

Having said all that, there are obviously still quantities in the distribution pipeline elsewhere.

[scopenut]

Weller 12 is a long-time go-to pour for me. Similar to the experience of others, I've been having a hard time finding it locally (in my case, Florida). I also noticed a price creep (theoretical, since I can't get any) up to $30. Is this typical in other areas?

-Kevin

[T Comp]

I also noticed a price creep (theoretical, since I can't get any) up to $30. Is this typical in other areas?

-Kevin

[ErichPryde]

Recently had a chance to try some of this again. It was much better than the first bottle I tried, actually a decent drinking whiskey!

[hectic1]

The Binny's Weller 12 is one of my favorite pours...it's sweet on entry with loads of vanilla and caramel on the pallet...the finish isn't quite as long as others but at 90 proof it's about as good as one can expect. I have been bunkering as much of the Binny's bottling as possible as I don't know when I'll be able to buy 14yr 3mo old bourbon for under 25 bucks again! I think I'm running a distant second to fishinbowljoe the number of bottles bunkered...I have 13 with 6 more on the way.

[Old Lamplighter]

The Binny's Weller 12 is one of my favorite pours...it's sweet on entry with loads of vanilla and caramel on the pallet...the finish isn't quite as long as others but at 90 proof it's about as good as one can expect. I have been bunkering as much of the Binny's bottling as possible as I don't know when I'll be able to buy 14yr 3mo old bourbon for under 25 bucks again! I think I'm running a distant second to fishinbowljoe the number of bottles bunkered...I have 13 with 6 more on the way.

[hectic1]

PM to me if you or anyone else decides to part with one by sale or trade. I have been able to find only 1 bottle of Weller 12 over the last 2+ years in my part of TN. The Binny's bottling has become almost legendary from what I've read here. They must have gotten a hold of several barrels....seems like plenty of folks have been able to buy a lot of it. Unfortunately, TN is not a friendly state when it comes to buying from out-of-state retailers.:hot:

[funknik]

I have to agree that the Binny's Weller 12 is, simply put, one of the finest bourbons I have ever tasted at any price or age.

Weller 12 can be found in Massachusetts intermittently for between $33-$38 . . . which is a bit pricey -- I've sen the 1.75L in upstate NY for $38 and the next I pass thru there, I may pick up one or two.

I think the Weller 12 is comparable to the VW Lot B, with a little less butterscotch character and not nearly as luxurious of a nose -- still for half the price (if you can find it in the $20s), it's probably better buy in my book. I love the Weller 12 and wish I could find it more readily and more affordable.

[saltgrassbear]

I found a bottle of W.L. Weller aged 12 years, Frankfort, Kentucky for 20 bucks. Is this the Weller 12 everybody is talking about? I tried the Weller Reserve and wasn't crazy about it being mostly a rum drinker. How is the 12 compared to the Reserve?

SGB

[DeanSheen]

" Is this the Weller 12 everybody is talking about?"

Yes.

"How is the 12 compared to the Reserve?"

Crack that sucker and let us know as tasting it yourself will tell you more about it than relying on confirmation bias.

[saltgrassbear]

Well, I cracked that sucker. First I smelled it. Actually several times as to make sure I smelled what I thought I smelled. No pull back here, this stuff is amazing. Second was a smell test in the glass. Wonderful! Third was a taste test. Smooth, tasty with no burn or creeping cringe. This bourbon is made to be consumed neat, and that's what I was looking for. My rookie bourbon opinion gives 12 year Weller a top shelf rating. Blows the Reserve out of the water.

I will now buy several bottles, for what you gentlemen call the bunker.

SGB

[DeanSheen]

Hah. Good that you liked it.

Now let me give you a silly suggestion. Take a few more pulls off that sucker, pour off a bit in a mini bottle and let the big bottle sit for a week or so.

Then pour them side by side and see what ya think.

[saltgrassbear]

What should I be expecting?

[SMOWK]

What should I be expecting?

[saltgrassbear]

No shit, I would assume it will start to oxidize from the oxygen but which way will it go. Better or worse.

SGB

[hectic1]

No shit, I would assume it will start to oxidize from the oxygen but which way will it go. Better or worse.

SGB

If you knew then why did you ask? Way to make friends here early...I'm guessing you'll have to find out for yourself!

[saltgrassbear]

I can do that. All I wanted was a straight informative answer not a short do it yourself and find out. New members come to this forum to learn from more experienced conniseurs of fine spirits, not to be given homework like a school kid. No insults or arguments were ever intended on my end.

SGB

[callmeox]

"Better" or "worse" are possible, based on your palate. Nobody here is going to know what your preferences are, so we can't tell you if you are going to like it better or not.

[DeanSheen]

The whole point was if I told you what to expect it is more likely you will perceive that. In effect I'm asking you 'what do you think' instead of coloring your perceptions with my observations.

Experience is the best teacher.

I can do that. All I wanted was a straight informative answer not a short do it yourself and find out. New members come to this forum to learn from more experienced conniseurs of fine spirits, not to be given homework like a school kid. No insults or arguments were ever intended on my end.

SGB

[saltgrassbear]

I never looked at it that way. Sound advice. Two 4 ounce bottles are filled and will be tried in 1 wk. intervals if the remaing bottle lasts that long.

SGB