IowaJeff Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 We had a marketing challenge at my work and the reward is $300. From the beginning I vowed that if I succeeded I would use my $300 on something superfluous. Far be it from me to call bourbon superfluous, but I do technically have plenty (15 bottles or so). Anyway, I don't regularly spend $300 on whiskey at once. Occasionally I might splurge and buy a $50-75 bottle, but thats about the max. So . . . .Should I get one or two expensive bottles (PVW20, 23, Parker's Heritage (the 27yr was barreled in my birth year), etc) or spread it out a bit? I need to plan my strategy out beforehand so I don't make any panic purchases. :grin: Thoughts? Suggestions?Kid in a Candy Store Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggilbertva Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Well, here's some questions. How often do you have that kind of money burning a hole in your pocket? How often do you or would you pick up a high end bottle of bourbon at $60+? If you typically don't have the cash to spend on higher end offerings, then now is the time to do so. If not, then go for more reasonable stuff and stock up the bourbon bunker. Go for things you've wanted to pick but haven't. Bottom line, whatever you get is more than you have now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Skip the pappy 20 or 23 for that matter. Overpriced and boring. Spread it out would be my rec, although you can't go wrong with any of the PHCs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bourbon-n00b Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 If it were me, I'd likely focus on a couple three more expensive bottles that I normally couldn't justify purchasing. If you went for quantity, you'd just be getting stuff that you wouldn't have a problem buying normally and could do any time. Shoot for the stars and get some stuff that will truly be memorable for years to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickert Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Skip the pappy 20 or 23 for that matter. Overpriced and boring. Spread it out would be my rec, although you can't go wrong with any of the PHCs.If you are spending it on bourbon, I would spend most of it in the $50-100 price range. Pick up some pappy 15, some BATC, some PHC, and then blow the rest on $30 bourbons.If I had $300, here is how I would spend it:GTS - $75Pappy 15 - $50WLW- $75WL Weller 12- $30Wild Turkey Rare Breed - $40Evan Williams SB - $30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtgto Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 It is tough.. but you should try and do whatever possible to hold onto it for a few more months. The new BTAC, OFBB, PHC, and others will be released soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skunk Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Save $50 more and get an ORVW 23. Then buy the Parker's too, since the birthyear thing is a good excuse in and of itself. Take full advantage of your available rationalizations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomH Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 I love being able to spend other people's money so here is what I would do with found money........1 bottle Parker's Heritage 27 - Great whiskey (the only bourbon my wife likes so far) and with the bottling/birth year thing it's a have to buyWait for this year's Parker's release and if as good as I expect - BUY IT. If it seems weak for the price go with the 2010 BTAC Stagg and WLW if they are up to snuff.Looking at this I'm really surprised at my recommendations because I am not normally a big Heaven Hill fan, but the 27 year really impresses me as far as bang for high price buck spirits.Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBOmarc Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 If you are spending it on bourbon, I would spend most of it in the $50-100 price range. Pick up some pappy 15, some BATC, some PHC, and then blow the rest on $30 bourbons.If I had $300, here is how I would spend it:GTS - $75Pappy 15 - $50WLW- $75WL Weller 12- $30Wild Turkey Rare Breed - $40Evan Williams SB - $30Ben makes sense and I would do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmarkle Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Ben makes sense and I would do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanSheen Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 I'd do any combination of Pappy 15 and VWFRR. Buy 6 bottles and kick in the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJL Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 I was more or less in a similar situation a few weeks back. On my way home via Kentucky I was given about an hour in Liquor Barn in Louisville Town Center. My first move was to go for the bigguns and I grabbed a bunch of large 1.75l bottles of stuff I cannot find or is very hard to find in Florida. Then after reflection I decided to instead go for the many small batch and single barrel bottles they had. My logic is that the small batch or single bottle may not be obtainable even in Kentucky down the road whereas the larger bottles representing everyday product almost certainly will be. As it turned out I got my cake and ate it too as I was able to pick up a bunch of the larger bottles down the road later on. So, my advice, go for some of the bottles that just may not be here 10 years down the road. I am dying th try the Hancock Reserve that is special to Liquor Barn..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmckenzie Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 What I would do is go to Kentucky and get 3 cases of vob 100 proof. That is just me though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailor22 Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Since you already have a decent selection I would go for some special juice with the found money.I would be looking for a variety of exceptional tastes - My personal choice would be some combination of these depending on what's available; (your milage may vary)WLWHandythe first release or Golden PHPappy 154R SB OBSK barrel strengthWTKS (if you can find an older one '03-'05) Some new stuff coming up that will be worth considering if you like the previous versions - 4R Small Batch LE, single barrel Knob Creek and the two new Parkers Heritage releases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaJeff Posted September 1, 2010 Author Share Posted September 1, 2010 All good suggestions. I might have to make a dry run to my favorite liquor store and see what is available. Waiting until the BTAC's come out is not a bad idea. I'm thinking I'll get one $100+ bottle if I can find one worth and then spread the rest out on bottles that are on the fringe of my usual price range. Buying something I would normally buy if I was getting low runs against my superfluous mission statement. Buying regular BT or WTRB, while both great, would be like buying eggs or milk--its just a necessity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p_elliott Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 I also vote for the PHC 27 I had a pour of this in Houston. This is good stuff and I know where you can get a bottle of it with in driving distance of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaJeff Posted September 1, 2010 Author Share Posted September 1, 2010 I also vote for the PHC 27 I had a pour of this in Houston. This is good stuff and I know where you can get a bottle of it with in driving distance of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harshest Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 This was recently my situation all be it with $50 less. In my case since I am a complete noob to bourbon I bought the stuff on the mid to bottom shelf, $25 and under. I was looking for quantity of quality if you will. I wanted to be able to taste and try as many different kinds as possible.Now that being said, if I had another $250 I would buy in the $40 to $60 dollar range to see if a higher price equals a better product, although sometimes I suspect not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p_elliott Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Do tell! I'm leaning toward getting that one b/c a) I've heard good things; and It's highly unlikely anything (American) will be available in the future that is barreled in my birth year, so there's some novelty. I sent you a PM on the whereabouts of said bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrochau Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 My last $300 or so was spent on the following:WLW 09ER17 09Lot BWeller AntRVW 10Temp RyeI'm new to the board so I bought based on reviews I've read. Haven't tried them all yet bet extremely excited to do so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMOWK Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 My last $300 or so was spent on the following:WLW 09ER17 09Lot BWeller AntRVW 10Temp RyeI'm new to the board so I bought based on reviews I've read. Haven't tried them all yet bet extremely excited to do so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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