Trey Manthey Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Oh...i dont know about that. BT has been selling mediocre 10yr bourbon in 350ml bottles for 69.00 here in Texas. These little gems are the Buffalo Trace Project Oak experiments. 70 dollars for a bourbon that has a 90% or more chance of sucking in a 350ml bottle. That's not coming from a craft distiller. At least with CEHT,it has been selected for goodness and comes in 750mls. Same price tag too.Hard to argue that one. I'm not rich enough to shell out for either the Single Oak Project or any of the Experimental Collection, even though I've seen them retail for $45 - $50 in these parts.However, those are named and marketed as experiments, and the labels and limited marketing would only appeal to connoisseurs/enthusiasts. They are not aged, selected, or marketed for exceptional taste like a Pappy/BTAC, but rather under a controlled set of variables to highlight the differences in that arise from different mashbills or wood cuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailor22 Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Exactly, they are EXPERIMENTS that you can taste the results of.... if your interested or flush enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 I have to disagree. An outstanding 6 year old whiskey like THH can certainly hold its own against a 12 year like EC12.I have to disagree with that. I think Handy is the most overrated, overpriced whiskey on the market. The last bottle I bought, I watered down to 90 proof and tasted it alongside the Baby Saz. I couldn't tell the difference. Now that the price is higher, it's not even a bargain anymore when the proof is factored in. But a lot of people disagree with me, obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callmeox Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 I have to disagree with that. I think Handy is the most overrated, overpriced whiskey on the market. The last bottle I bought, I watered down to 90 proof and tasted it alongside the Baby Saz. I couldn't tell the difference. Now that the price is higher, it's not even a bargain anymore when the proof is factored in. But a lot of people disagree with me, obviously.I'm with Josh on this. I rarely drink barrel proof whiskey without cutting it down to a drinkable ABV. The high proof torches my tastebuds and I'd rather not risk damage to my esophagus at that ABV.When taken down to a drinkable proof, THH isn't anything special to me and as a Saz Jr. concentrate, it is not a good deal on the economic side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trey Manthey Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 I'm with Josh on this. I rarely drink barrel proof whiskey without cutting it down to a drinkable ABV. The high proof torches my tastebuds and I'd rather not risk damage to my esophagus at that ABV.When taken down to a drinkable proof, THH isn't anything special to me and as a Saz Jr. concentrate, it is not a good deal on the economic side.Based on some quick logical analysis, I think we can safely assume you and Josh will NOT be purchasing a bottle of the this new Taylor release. It's all good. In the words of the great Caesar, "De gustibus, de coloribus, et de mulieribus, non disputandum est." I think about this saying almost every time I get on this board. It's pointless to argue about taste, as everyone has their own preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Based on some quick logical analysis, I think we can safely assume you and Josh will NOT be purchasing a bottle of the this new Taylor release. It's all good. In the words of the great Caesar, "De gustibus, de coloribus, et de mulieribus, non disputandum est." I think about this saying almost every time I get on this board. It's pointless to argue about taste, as everyone has their own preference. +3 for use of the Latin version of the saying, +2 for it being from Medieval Latin. And, yes, of course. Just wanted to justify my answer. est omnino bonum (I think that's right:skep: ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callmeox Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 And to get my responses back on topic (sorry!) Trey is correct that I won't be buying the latest EHT no matter how many secret apartment number folks give it a positive review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bad_scientist Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 And to get my responses back on topic (sorry!) Trey is correct that I won't be buying the latest EHT no matter how many secret apartment number folks give it a positive review.You mean MDCCLXXXIX-B? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigarnv Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 You mean MDCCLXXXIX-B?You are off one character MDCCLXXXIX-C ,,,,, C is the last character, not B:grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigarnv Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 :grin: And to get my responses back on topic (sorry!) Trey is correct that I won't be buying the latest EHT no matter how many secret apartment number folks give it a positive review.Scott, from what I hear it is a small condo unit.... not an apartment....:grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacinJosh Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 For everyone's viewing pleasure. I did get the chance to nose it from the bottle but must have walked off right before the samples were poured. For what it's worth....it did have a very nice nose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callmeox Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 :grin: Scott, from what I hear it is a small condo unit.... not an apartment....:grin:big snake, big worm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosugoji64 Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 big snake, big wormBig perm? :grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigarnv Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 big snake, big wormWhat ever works for catchin fish in a barrel...:grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisko Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 I have to disagree with that. I think Handy is the most overrated, overpriced whiskey on the market. The last bottle I bought, I watered down to 90 proof and tasted it alongside the Baby Saz. I couldn't tell the difference. Now that the price is higher, it's not even a bargain anymore when the proof is factored in. But a lot of people disagree with me, obviously.I've done the same thing but I can tell the difference: the bottle of Baby Saz I have (from this year) beats my 2010 Handy hands down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trey Manthey Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 I've done the same thing but I can tell the difference: the bottle of Baby Saz I have (from this year) beats my 2010 Handy hands down.From now on, I will be offering a Handy trade in program. In exchange for your bottle, depending on fill level, I will send you up to two bottles of Baby Saz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p_elliott Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 So it's possible that the limited releases are to build excitement/pass time until the old recipe is ready for roll out. My understanding was that BT was releasing various types of recipes so that one could be selected for a regular offering under the EH Taylor label. But obviously the tornado is a departure from that mold. The single barrel was just dumb. So they haven't really done much beyond the first release that follows what I understood was the original plan (as announced)The single barrel is going to be the regular release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisko Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 From now on, I will be offering a Handy trade in program. In exchange for your bottle, depending on fill level, I will send you up to two bottles of Baby Saz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fussychicken Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Buffalo Trace's new tagline: "Aiming for banker's prices for everything we sell..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdery Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Buffalo Trace's new tagline: "Aiming for banker's prices for everything we sell..."Well, Taylor was a banker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fussychicken Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Well, Taylor was a banker.LOL. That is the best reason I've heard yet to justify this series!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburlowski Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 So what's going to happen with Old Taylor brand? Is BT going to keep it on the market when the Beam juice runs out? Or put it out of its (and our) misery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p_elliott Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 So what's going to happen with Old Taylor brand? Is BT going to keep it on the market when the Beam juice runs out? Or put it out of its (and our) misery?Hopefully they will make it a decent midshelf bourbon that's what they should do IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weller_tex Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Hopefully they will make it a decent midshelf bourbon that's what they should do IMO.Yep, that's what they should do, but knowing BT, they won't. It will be another $70-$80 bottle. Thank goodness for OWA and W12.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasH Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 The Taylor barrel strength bourbon is now out. I ordered a bottle tonight from the PLCB website!Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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