What did you pass up today? Spring - Summer 2010

[WsmataU]

$350 for a ORVW 23 set is a tough pass. I wish I lived up in NY. I may have to send my brother bourbon hunting out of Brooklyn.:cool:

[OscarV]

I saw an Old Rip 23 for $335.00 plus 6% sales tax at The Thoroughbred Shop in Lexington KY back in May, might still be there.

[silverfish]

$350 for a ORVW 23 set is a tough pass. I wish I lived up in NY. I may have to send my brother bourbon hunting out of Brooklyn.:cool:

If you (or your brother) want to order on on-line, there's a store

in Rochester ($350.) or 3rd Ave. in NYC ($400.) that have 'em.

[Rutter]

Passed on a bottle of Mcafee's Benchmark old number 8 today as they had plenty of bottles there and I was shocked by how cheap it was so wanted to pop on here and see if it was worth a try.

[WsmataU]

Thanks for the tip Silverfish!

[SMOWK]

Passed up a whole row of Old Forester BIB today. They've been there a while, so I've been letting them hang out awaiting the proper time. It's getting close to fall bottling season, so I've been saving the money.

I really think 09 OFBB hurt my view of OF products as a whole. I did like the 2008 bottle I had. What were they thinking when they bottled the BB in 2009?

[ggilbertva]

Passed up a whole row of Old Forester BIB today. They've been there a while, so I've been letting them hang out awaiting the proper time. It's getting close to fall bottling season, so I've been saving the money.

I really think 09 OFBB hurt my view of OF products as a whole. I did like the 2008 bottle I had. What were they thinking when they bottled the BB in 2009?

Being in MD, you should be able to find some dusty bottles of older Old Forester. I've picked up a number of bottles from the 70's and 80's and those older bottles are some of my favorite. I had OF Signature the other night and it's just not the same as the stuff distilled 3-4 decades ago. The older stuff is rich, creamy (buttery) and full of flavor. I have a 70's vintage Old Forester BIB open right now and I'd put that head to head with SW any day.

[sailor22]

I have a couple of OF BiB from the 80's and I think they are great. Still searching for the 70's version but if it improves on the ones I have I can't wait until I find some.

[ggilbertva]

I have a couple of OF BiB from the 80's and I think they are great. Still searching for the 70's version but if it improves on the ones I have I can't wait until I find some.

When it comes to Old Forester, 414>354 (just my humble opinion).

[Virus_Of_Life]

Visiting friends in SoCal I had to pass up some ND OGD 86 because I just wasn't paying $23.99 a bottle for it. I can't believe that 20 years ago when that was first put on a shelf it was going for that much.

[SMOWK]

Being in MD, you should be able to find some dusty bottles of older Old Forester. I've picked up a number of bottles from the 70's and 80's and those older bottles are some of my favorite.

[IowaJeff]

I passed on Weller 12 for $20. I have had the Weller Antique 7 and the Weller Antique with no age statement and liked both. Should I pick up the 12? Is it better/similar?

[ggilbertva]

I passed on Weller 12 for $20. I have had the Weller Antique 7 and the Weller Antique with no age statement and liked both. Should I pick up the 12? Is it better/similar?

[fishnbowljoe]

Jeff, I'd go ahead and pick up one, or more. Of course, I am partial to all things Weller. :grin: The 12 yr old is along the same lines as the SR and 107. Being in the barrel an extra 5 years gives it a richer flavor. Even though it's only 90 proof, there's more of the caramel, vanilla, nutty flavor to enjoy. With some bottlings, you may also find a hint of wood/leather too. All in all the Weller 12 is is a very enjoyable pour IMHO. Cheers! Joe

[SMOWK]

Should I pick up the 12? Is it better/similar?

[Skunk]

I passed on Weller 12 for $20.

[CaptainQ]

Epic fail. Man I wish we had that stuff around here.

[SMOWK]

I'd buy it by the case at that price.

[jfw]

Four Roses 100th. I have a few in the bunker and it was next to the 2009 Mariage . Both were only $72.

[IowaJeff]

Weller 12 it is! I know where I'm stopping after work!

[cigarnv]

Charter 101 being closed out in Va for $8... great value for the price but have a few already....

[p_elliott]

I passed on Weller 12 for $20. I have had the Weller Antique 7 and the Weller Antique with no age statement and liked both. Should I pick up the 12? Is it better/similar?

Jeff are you going to hear from Fishnbowljoe if you haven't already. That would be like asking me if you should buy Wild Turkey products.

[ggilbertva]

Charter 101 being closed out in Va for $8... great value for the price but have a few already....

Close out? They just started offering Charter 101 not more than a year ago. Well, guess I'll have to grab a couple as they're good for mixin.

[cigarnv]

Close out? They just started offering Charter 101 not more than a year ago. Well, guess I'll have to grab a couple as they're good for mixin.

[Josh]

Yep.... and they will probably bring it back next year..... go figure...