BT Experimental

[pangkarra]

Does anyone know if the new BT experimental French Oak Barrel Aged and American Oak Chips Seasoned Bourbons are available in the Chicago area?

[dmarkle]

Does anyone know if the new BT experimental French Oak Barrel Aged and American Oak Chips Seasoned Bourbons are available in the Chicago area?

[Lost Pollito]

Does anyone know if the new BT experimental French Oak Barrel Aged and American Oak Chips Seasoned Bourbons are available in the Chicago area?

[harshest]

Here is an email response I got from Kris Comstock when I asked if any were headed to Michigan, although I think I knew his answer before I even asked...

Doug-

These are very rare whiskies. In, fact none is going to Michigan. I would try Chicago, but you will need the best of luck to come a bottle.

Cheers,

Kris Comstock

Brand Manager

[p_elliott]

Here is an email response I got from Kris Comstock when I asked if any were headed to Michigan, although I think I knew his answer before I even asked...

At least he was honest.

[Josh]

At least he was honest.

And he didn't tell you that you had no business discussing his whiskey!

[pangkarra]

Thanks for the info! I'll start looking in October.

[cowdery]

It never hurts to call your whiskey monger, express your interest, and suggest perhaps a 'reserve' list with your name at the top.

[pangkarra]

It never hurts to call your whiskey monger, express your interest, and suggest perhaps a 'reserve' list with your name at the top.

I'm now on a waiting list at Binny's if they get any bottles ...

Thanks

[TNbourbon]

Just a curiosity, but: is ANY of the previous/current BTEC issues now stashed in a BT warehouse for future general release? Anybody know?

[DeanSheen]

Just a curiosity, but: is ANY of the previous/current BTEC issues now stashed in a BT warehouse for future general release? Anybody know?

I don't think any of them have gone to production.

[tommyboy38]

I know where you can find a set of the last double barrel release in the Chicago area.

[Lost Pollito]

I know where you can find a set of the last double barrel release in the Chicago area.

I do as well. :grin:

[Bourbon Boiler]

I know where you can find a set of the last double barrel release in the Chicago area.

[Josh]

Do you also know what they're charging? I considering buying one every time I pass through Indianapolis.

Where in Indy are they selling it? I don't recall ever seeing BTEC at Kahn's or V & T. Or 21st amendment for that matter.

[Bourbon Boiler]

Where in Indy are they selling it? I don't recall ever seeing BTEC at Kahn's or V & T. Or 21st amendment for that matter.

[Josh]

NE corner of the city on 96th street. I can't come up with the name of the store.

[Bourbon Boiler]

What is a normal retail price for this juice?

[harshest]

What is a normal retail price for this juice?

"As with previous releases in the Buffalo Trace Experimental Collection, they are packaged in half-bottles (375 ml) with a suggested retail of $46.35."

http://chuckcowdery.blogspot.com/2010/08/buffalo-trace-enters-wood-wars-with-two.html

[Bourbon Boiler]

"As with previous releases in the Buffalo Trace Experimental Collection, they are packaged in half-bottles (375 ml) with a suggested retail of $46.35."

http://chuckcowdery.blogspot.com/2010/08/buffalo-trace-enters-wood-wars-with-two.html

So the $80 I saw is a bit excessive. I'd have to love it to justify that number, and then I wouldn't drink it thinking each occasion wasn't special enough, and then I'd regret the decision even more. Viscious cycle.

[tommyboy38]

The place I found it in Chicago was $150. The cheapest I found them for was $110 for the set.

[harshest]

A review from Mr Hansell, to maybe help with your decision...

http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/2010/09/15/review-buffalo-trace-experimental-collection-2010-release/

[TNbourbon]

I bought the first two entire BTEC releases, and had the third reserved for me -- but never picked it up.

As I asked earlier, and Robert noted in response, no one is aware that Buffalo Trace has EVER done anything with these bourbons except SELL them. Now, don't get me wrong, I don't fault them for that. I'm pretty much a laissez faire capitalist.

I fault US, for paying such a high premium to taste stuff that, even if we love it, we can't buy ever again!

I've certainly paid premiums for a lot of whiskeys -- many of them from Stitzel-Weller -- with known pedigrees. I've spent top-shelf prices for bottles that I know I may not be able to get again until next year's issue pops up. But, I'm through paying through the nose for something that I can't EVER buy and taste again -- even if I adore it as the greatest benefit to man since, well, creation:shocked: -- because it really never has been in production! And still isn't!

So, go get 'em, tigers! But, I'm a 'mutton chop' anymore re the BTEC.

[SMOWK]

Interesting take on the subject TN.

I've never bought any of them because of the high price and mixed reviews. I've always though my money was better spent on something I know I'll like. This is the same reason why I'm reluctant to spend any real money on a bottle of scotch. I've bought too many bottles that were over $50, and terrible IMO.

[cowdery]

I don't understand dissing the entire BT experimental program. What would one expect them to "do" that they haven't done?

Some people just don't like science.