Old Lamplighter Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 With requisite price hike, presumably? I feel like I should pick up a case right now while it's still $20 a bottle.I certainly would as the "requisite price hike" will no doubt come surely sooner than later. Wow, $20 is a great price. Maybe the retailer will give you a further break on buying a case. I have seen it in my riding circuit for $24-30. I hope all of this doesn't start a 'run'. I may have to go get it @ $24 while still there and while still $24...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentrod Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 When will Weller 12 year become Weller Old No. 12?Or how about Weller 12 Star? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BourbonJoe Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Or how about Weller 12 Star?I'm sure that's already in the works. I only like age stated whiskey, so here's another one I won't buy.Joe :usflag: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Lamplighter Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Or how about Weller 12 Star?We laugh...but, what will it be called since it is has always been "Weller 12"? Taking this discussion a step further, what are the chances the label will be be ditched altogether? Otherwise, why would they market two (2) NAS 90 proofers in WSR and what is now known as Weller 12? IIRC, WSR has been around a lot longer and is much more well established than the Weller 12 label. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayMonster Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 We laugh...but, what will it be called since it is has always been "Weller 12"? They could alway leave Weller 12 alone and just move it up market and price it as a premium for those willing to pay more for the age statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wall Eye Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 They could alway leave Weller 12 alone and just move it up market and price it as a premium for those willing to pay more for the age statement.Weller 12 Lot C. With corresponding price increase and availability decrease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trumpstylz Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 They could alway leave Weller 12 alone and just move it up market and price it as a premium for those willing to pay more for the age statement.I don't see the price going up that much in price (no more than 5 or 10 at the most) seeing that the van winkle 10 years are available for 5-10$ more.Probably just trying to create more demand for it by limiting its availability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayMonster Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I don't see the price going up that much in price (no more than 5 or 10 at the most) seeing that the van winkle 10 years are available for 5-10$ more.Probably just trying to create more demand for it by limiting its availability.Of course that means you are assuming that the Van Winkle 10 year1. Doesn't also go up in priceor2. Doesn't go NAS :bigeyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisko Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Of course that means you are assuming that the Van Winkle 10 year1. Doesn't also go up in priceor2. Doesn't go NAS :bigeyes:I can't speak to number 1 but number 2 is laughable. The Van Winkle business model is built on solid branding and very limited availability. Removing an age statement would directly undercut the brand, and ease supply when they don't really want to.If the Van Winkles get thin on 10 y/o stock, they'll either release less of it, or find another source. I'm pretty sure they've done both in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayMonster Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I can't speak to number 1 but number 2 is laughable. The Van Winkle business model is built on solid branding and very limited availability. Removing an age statement would directly undercut the brand, and ease supply when they don't really want to.If the Van Winkles get thin on 10 y/o stock, they'll either release less of it, or find another source. I'm pretty sure they've done both in the past.My point wasn't that either of these were going to happen or even a possibility. All I was trying to say is you can't assume a price on Weller 12 based on the price of ORV (of any other product for that matter), Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightNoChaser Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I can't speak to number 1 but number 2 is laughable. The Van Winkle business model is built on solid branding and very limited availability. Removing an age statement would directly undercut the brand, and ease supply when they don't really want to.If the Van Winkles get thin on 10 y/o stock, they'll either release less of it, or find another source. I'm pretty sure they've done both in the past.Who are they going to source from? Maker's? hehehehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisko Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Who are they going to source from? Maker's? hehehehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkersback Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Fair point but it did get me wondering what 10 y/o Maker's might taste like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer&Bourbon Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 To continue the derailing of this thread...On the distillery tour I attempted to get a sip of the barrel proof expression, but (having already taken a sip of the white dog) our tour guide wouldn't let anyone in my group hold the glass of barrel proof Maker's. Then he disposed of it after talking about it. :hot: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Comp Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Sign me up for Maker's Centennial (10 Yr, 100 proof). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadewood Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 bought a handle of OWA and 1L size of WSR, both old label style this afternoon. The new dusties.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greens Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 To continue the derailing of this thread...On the distillery tour I attempted to get a sip of the barrel proof expression, but (having already taken a sip of the white dog) our tour guide wouldn't let anyone in my group hold the glass of barrel proof Maker's. Then he disposed of it after talking about it. :hot:That would have called for a citizen's arrest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 We laugh...but, what will it be called since it is has always been "Weller 12"? Taking this discussion a step further, what are the chances the label will be be ditched altogether? Otherwise, why would they market two (2) NAS 90 proofers in WSR and what is now known as Weller 12? IIRC, WSR has been around a lot longer and is much more well established than the Weller 12 label.Don't forget the discontinued Weller Centennial. Maybe that's one reason they're keeping the Weller 12 around. Food for thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Lamplighter Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Don't forget the discontinued Weller Centennial. Maybe that's one reason they're keeping the Weller 12 around. Food for thought.Very good thought...let's hope you have something there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neat Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 bought a handle of OWA and 1L size of WSR, both old label style this afternoon. The new dusties.... I was also thinking about picking up some old label Frankfort owa and wsr. Still plentiful but... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Blacksmith Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I was also thinking about picking up some old label Frankfort owa and wsr. Still plentiful but... I don't bother with the old label Frankfort OWA anymore, unless it's from the '09 or earlier than '04ish. The new stuff is just so good! Old silver label Weller 12 is a totally different story, I grab them whenever I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigspur2011 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 There is plenty of WSR with the 7 year label here in SC. But writing that OWA with or without the year statement is just a better juice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dridge11 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I popped a WSR7 and for a 90 proofer, it packs some nice spicey notes. I really liked it a great deal. Had the Weller 12 right after...really nice, but not sure I liked it any more than the 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gblick Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I saw some of the NAS WSR on the shelf today right next to some with the AS. It's a shame that we can no longer be certain that the WSR (and especially the OWA) is aged at least 7 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBQ+Bourbon Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 They could alway leave Weller 12 alone and just move it up market and price it as a premium for those willing to pay more for the age statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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