Buffalo Trace Millennium Bottle

[jecbrbn]

I am one of the fortunate individuals that has been able to acquire a Buffalo Trace Millennium bottle (#11). Since my purchase, I've had a dilemma as to what my next step should be. For personal reasons, I've considered selling the bottle to get my money back. On the other hand I've considered keeping it as a collectors item. Third and most enticing idea, is to open it and enjoy with some close friends. I am interested in feedback regarding which path to choose. I'm not sure if there would be a market for this item to sell as there are ongoing auctions still in place. Any input would be appreciated.

[unclebunk]

I like option #3.

[BigRich]

I like option #3.

Especially if you might consider me as one of your close friends. :grin:

[sku]

I am one of the fortunate individuals that has been able to acquire a Buffalo Trace Millennium bottle (#11). Since my purchase, I've had a dilemma as to what my next step should be. For personal reasons, I've considered selling the bottle to get my money back. On the other hand I've considered keeping it as a collectors item. Third and most enticing idea, is to open it and enjoy with some close friends. I am interested in feedback regarding which path to choose. I'm not sure if there would be a market for this item to sell as there are ongoing auctions still in place. Any input would be appreciated.

Given that this was a bottling sold specifically to benefit charity, it seems distasteful to me to turn around and try to resell it at a profit, and even more distasteful to compete with the charity auctions that are ongoing.

[jecbrbn]

Sku: I am not looking to sell for a profit. I had a change in my personal life that would warrant trying to get back the money that I originally spent. That being said, part of my question does revolve around the ongoing auctions and their primary purpose. Thank you for your input.

[Bourbon Boiler]

I'd be struggling with the same issues if I were in your shoes. I know you're soliciting opinions, but the important thing is that you've acquired it, thus it's yours. You shouldn't feel guilty about any of the possible options, regardless of what I say or anyone else says.

All that said, as you draw out #2, the other two options remain possibilities. I'd drink it, but if you're going to struggle with the decision, you can always give yourself a time period, say 6 months, to make a "final" decision while you hold it in the name of collecting.

edit: after re-reading, I wanted to clarify that this is not an attack on (or even originally aimed at) sku or anyone else who offers a valid opinion. I understand not wanting to compete with charities, although I'd still argue that it's his and he shouldn't feel guilty regardless.

[sku]

Sku: I am not looking to sell for a profit. I had a change in my personal life that would warrant trying to get back the money that I originally spent. That being said, part of my question does revolve around the ongoing auctions and their primary purpose. Thank you for your input.

Perhaps you could contact BT and see if they would be willing to buy it back in order to permit another charity to auction it off.

[birdman1099]

No need to drink it... after all, it is just a normal bottle of BT that happened to be barrelled on a special date. The significant part is the bottling, not the juice. I commended BT for using these bottles for charity, not a special release to bring them prifits. They know the draw of this is the bottle, not the whiskey inside.

If you are not going to sell it for charity as it was initially intended...... give it to a charity and let them....

[T Comp]

Just opened my local newspaper tonight and surprise...there is a blurb about a neighboring towns auction of one of these. The latest bid is up to $500 by a guy who is the past president of their chamber of commerce and of course doesn't drink alcohol. The paper says there were 174 bottles produced that were aged nearly 12 years. Part of the stipulation of the gift by Buffalo Trace is they must be auctioned by the end of 2011. The auction runs into December and is for a Community Fund. I won't be bidding and blame it on the Stagg's in the bunker :grin: .

[Bourbon Boiler]

I've seen results anywhere from $600 to $1200 when auctioned.

[BradleyC]

Easter Seals of Colorado will be auctioning off bottle #170. If anyone is interested I can get you the contact information of the lady in charge of bidding and offer to help take care of delivery.

I can't afford a winning bid on this at this time but thought that if I could help them raise more money by advertising it here it would be a good thing.

For full disclosure, I am not directly or indirectly associated with any of the parties involved.