Favorite Very Old Barton proof- 90 or 100?

[nychristopher]

Took the advice of the rep at Binny's (on Grand in Chicago) and got the 90 (he thought the 100 was a little one dimensional). I was unfamiliar with VOB; having lived on the east coast for the last 15 years and not recalling having seen VOB, I sought guidance.

I rather like the 90, but based on what folks have said here, I will try the 100 next time. (These days, I consider Old Grand Dad Bonded my day-to-day go to.)

[T Comp]

My last few bottles of the BIB have been better than ever with little to none of the banana ester funk that was often present in the older squat bottles. At 6 years old it would still be distillate made under Constellation ownership but perhaps better barrels are being picked and batched by Sazerac as they increase distribution of the line.

[steeltownbbq]

It's comforting to know that while I can't buy VOB in either Ohio or PA, my SB brothers in WV, AZ, KS and MO are in the same boat. 1792 I can find, but won't buy.

Seems like a no-brainer that if you want to sell whiskey and have a value priced product of exceptional quality you would want it in as many markets as possible.

I'm on my last bottle of VOB 100; 'bout time for another trip down I-71.

[p_elliott]

It's comforting to know that while I can't buy VOB in either Ohio or PA, my SB brothers in WV, AZ, KS and MO are in the same boat. 1792 I can find, but won't buy.

Seems like a no-brainer that if you want to sell whiskey and have a value priced product of exceptional quality you would want it in as many markets as possible.

I'm on my last bottle of VOB 100; 'bout time for another trip down I-71.

I don't think you can buy any Barton product in Iowa as a general rule. There are a couple of stores that spend the extra money and special order some products I have never been to these stores yet.

[camduncan]

The last time we did an order from Binnys, I threw in a VOB 90 proof on a whim to round out the case. Unfortunately 2/3 of the bottle leaked on it's journey around the world, but the 1/3 that did survive is some great stuff! I've not tried the 100 proof so can't compare, but based on the 90, I'd definately give it a go.

[p_elliott]

I brought a couple of of VOB home from KY this fall I like them.

[BourbonJoe]

100 Proof.

Joe :usflag: