ViperGlock Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 VAN WINKLE 13 YEAR OLD RYE WHISKEY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperGlock Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 Sorry...i should have put this in the "American Rye Whiskey" section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperGlock Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 It's Lot "B" - No. B2122 if that means anything... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I think it means that in 8 minutes you have completely FUBAR'd this entire thread. Yes,it should be in the Rye area. And, no, you shouldn't refer to it as "Lot B". That designation, should be reserved for the 12 year Van Winkle Bourbon--Lot B. No need to further confuse us, as we easily get distracted, here. BTW, the B series of the VWFRR is the most recent release. However, you nailed your intro. You did find some yum yum. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperGlock Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 I think it means that in 8 minutes you have completely FUBAR'd this entire thread. Yes,it should be in the Rye area. And, no, you shouldn't refer to it as "Lot B". That designation, should be reserved for the 12 year Van Winkle Bourbon--Lot B. No need to further confuse us, as we easily get distracted, here. BTW, the B series of the VWFRR is the most recent release. However, you nailed your intro. You did find some yum yum. Enjoy! It says Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery - Frankfort, Kentucky. Where would the first "B" be make from? :skep: Van Winkle did not join BT until 2002. So how can this be the most recent release. I'm new and trying to learn... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 It says Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery - Frankfort, Kentucky. Where would the first "B" be make from? :skep: Van Winkle did not join BT until 2002. So how can this be the most recent release. I'm new and trying to learn...They started over with the letters. There's a chart around here somewheres...but I'm too lazy to find it.Check these threads: http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11744http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2627&page=6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 It says Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery - Frankfort, Kentucky. Where would the first "B" be make from? :skep: Van Winkle did not join BT until 2002. So how can this be the most recent release. I'm new and trying to learn... For some reason, they started the letter sequence over again last year with (A). Went to ( this year. Somewhere here, When JVWIII was asked about it, I believe he replied that he didn't know why they started over. :crazy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 It says Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery - Frankfort, Kentucky. Where would the first "B" be make from? :skep: Van Winkle did not join BT until 2002. So how can this be the most recent release. I'm new and trying to learn...Sorry, forgot the rest of your question. The first B was all Medley-made rye, iirc. The current is that mixed with Cream of Kentucky Rye, made at the Bernheim plant in Louisville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperGlock Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 They started over with the letters. There's a chart around here somewheres...but I'm too lazy to find it.Check these threads: http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11744 http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2627&page=6 Is this the chart you are talking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclebunk Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Good score, whether it's "old B" or "new B." You'll love it just the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Is this the chart you are talking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperGlock Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 Good score, whether it's "old B" or "new B." You'll love it just the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timd Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 How can I tell the difference?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperGlock Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 Doesn't matter - there's not a bad bottle of this. It's all the nectar of the gods, easily a Top 5 pour for 99% of the people who have tried it - for any batch!Drink it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timd Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Because I'm a collector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virus_Of_Life Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Good score, whether it's "old B" or "new B." You'll love it just the same. Tru Dat.Doesn't matter - there's not a bad bottle of this. It's all the nectar of the gods, easily a Top 5 pour for 99% of the people who have tried it - for any batch!Drink it.I hate to be the contrarian, but it appears someone has to, yes current B is good, but NO it ain't the same as previous B. Previous B, which I think would have been bottled in Lawrenceburg, was all Medley Rye before the CoK Bernheim Rye was vatted with it, and tanked, and IMHO better.Yes the current stuff is wonderful, just not as wonderful as the previous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanL Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 I just tracked down 3 bottles in NY and my friend picked them up. I should be coming away with 2 of them for myself so I'm pretty excited as well as I have never actually owned a bottle of it before. I tried it and it was really amazing so I'm glad I can finally add a couple bottles to the bunker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperGlock Posted April 29, 2011 Author Share Posted April 29, 2011 I will not pass judgment until I have a few more pours over different day’s time, but I must say so far I don’t care much for VAN WINKLE 13 YEAR OLD RYE. It’s the first Van Winkle product I’ve tasted also. I have not cracked open the Pappy yet…I have 12, 15, 20, and 23. I hope they are better. Maybe I just don’t like rye…I know a hate rye bread.:skep: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callmeox Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Well it does matter to me because I'm a collector as well as an enthusiast who enjoys drinking.The label was changed to a self stick type in the last couple of years so that is an indicator of the relative age. I will try to remember to compare my original A at home to the more recent bottle and let you know the difference. IIRC, the new labels have a different part number and sit lower on the bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMOWK Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I will not pass judgment until I have a few more pours over different day’s time, but I must say so far I don’t care much for VAN WINKLE 13 YEAR OLD RYE. It’s the first Van Winkle product I’ve tasted also. I have not cracked open the Pappy yet…I have 12, 15, 20, and 23. I hope they are better. Maybe I just don’t like rye…I know a hate rye bread.:skep:Have you tried much rye, or bourbon, that is over 15 yrs old?I find the rye to be one of the best of the VW line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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