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[Josh]

Keith has a right to find a whiskey "less than impressive" for whatever reason he wants, doesn't he?

[AaronWF]

It didn't diminish the taste, just makes the product less impressive knowing they didn't make it. Maybe that's a distinction without a difference.

I think there's a point at which "who the hell cares where it comes from, that's some good hooch" comes into play.

I take Keith to mean that any fact that could possibly distract him from having to the gall to plop down $149 for one of the most delicious whiskeys he's every drunk is a fact worth dwelling upon.

That 21 year-old rye is like glittering gold in a bottle. I myself have been tempted to spring for it numerous times (I find it around here for $120-$130), but I have found the strength to resist.

[ErichPryde]

Would you buy it if you rated it higher than your favorite whiskey in a blind taste test?

I think there's a point at which "who the hell cares where it comes from, that's some good hooch" comes into play.

Sky, I continue to appreciate your wisdom.

Keith has a right to find a whiskey "less than impressive" for whatever reason he wants, doesn't he?

Sure... but it all goes back to the van winkle thing. Who here dislikes VWFRR because Julian and Preston didn't distill it themselves? BT didn't distill Saz 18. Black Maple Hill... &c. I'm sad to see this thread still alive and kicking.

I take Keith to mean that any fact that could possibly distract him from having to the gall to plop down $149 for one of the most delicious whiskeys he's every drunk is a fact worth dwelling upon.

That 21 year-old rye is like glittering gold in a bottle. I myself have been tempted to spring for it numerous times (I find it around here for $120-$130), but I have found the strength to resist.

149 for a 21 year old whiskey is actually not a bad deal at all, unfortunately. I think HW's 18 is much better than the 21- but it's all opinion. Perkins can rectify some damn good whiskey though.

[Josh]

First, good to see you posting here again Erich.

Sure... but it all goes back to the van winkle thing. Who here dislikes VWFRR because Julian and Preston didn't distill it themselves? BT didn't distill Saz 18. Black Maple Hill... &c. I'm sad to see this thread still alive and kicking.

I agree with you in principle. My point was that Keith should be allowed to post his opinion without a bunch of long-time posters immediately telling him he's very very wrong for having a different opinion.

I'm sorry you don't like this thread. I myself was a bit surprised to see it popping back up, but that's the beauty of this forum. New people join and have new opinions they want to share.