Today's bunkerable bourbon

[Restaurant man]

The point to bunkering, at least for me is to have a supply of something I really enjoy in the event it goes the way of the dodo. It's not the price or the brand, it's having what I like to drink.

I'm with you. this is the only point of bunkering for me. The goal for me is to have as much variety as possible. I'm also learning that like with wine, if i only hang buy and hang on to the really good bottles, thats all there is to open. i need to keep better stock of the everday-ers

[White Dog]

I don't think stocking up on Weller 12 is a panic move. Just look at the age statements on WellerSR and Antique. Oh wait...

Weller 12 is an obvious choice. When I saw the mention of Fighting Cock, it made me think that EC12 could be in danger. That could easily become EC Old#12.

And yeah, OGD114 is just too damn good for Beam to continue production. If they're gonna give us that much proof, they want us spending at least $40.

I grab Old Ezra 101 7yr whenever i see it. Same with ETL.

[squire]

Speaking as an old timer I've seen a number of brands change or disappear. If I walk into a store and my favorite is discontinued I'll just buy something else. I expect we will see increased costs and that alone is sufficient reason to stock up, but there will always be something available at a decent price.

[jeffrey r]

I don't think stocking up on Weller 12 is a panic move. Just look at the age statements on WellerSR and Antique. Oh wait...

Weller 12 is an obvious choice. When I saw the mention of Fighting Cock, it made me think that EC12 could be in danger. That could easily become EC Old#12.

And yeah, OGD114 is just too damn good for Beam to continue production. If they're gonna give us that much proof, they want us spending at least $40.

I grab Old Ezra 101 7yr whenever i see it. Same with ETL.

Agreed that stocking up on Weller 12 is an obvious choice. Due to its scarcity around me, and its possibility of losing an age statement, or becoming even more scarce, I am happy to have the multiple bottles of it that I have. And at its price point, it's not that much of a financial burden to stock up.

I always have backups of OGD 114 and ETL around, but I can't justify stockpiling those unless I hear anything concrete. The only other bottles that I have more than a couple of bottles of are Vintage 17 wheater (which has gone the way of the dodo), and FR1B when I found gift sets with 2 rocks glasses at $29.99 (and confirmed that the barrel in these bottlings was delicious).

Bunkering can be a daunting and expensive proposition, so I try to be [at least relatively] smart about it...

[squire]

The only problem I've ever had with bunkering is those cases take up a lot of room

[RT Fan]

The only problem I've ever had with bunkering is those cases take up a lot of room

Sounds like you have more of a consumption problem than a logistics problem there, Squire!

[squire]

I only have two hands to drink with.

[Meruck]

You need one of those nifty cup holder hats with the straws.

[WAINWRIGHT]

I don't think stocking up on Weller 12 is a panic move. Just look at the age statements on WellerSR and Antique. Oh wait...

Weller 12 is an obvious choice. When I saw the mention of Fighting Cock, it made me think that EC12 could be in danger. That could easily become EC Old#12.

And yeah, OGD114 is just too damn good for Beam to continue production. If they're gonna give us that much proof, they want us spending at least $40.

I grab Old Ezra 101 7yr whenever i see it. Same with ETL.

All great points and I can see with rumor of increase in VW production the W12 losing out for sure,which is truly sad.OGD114 probably the best buy out there,too much product for too little? I could also see that as well,I am glad I have plenty of both tucked away for a rainy day.

[Meruck]

There seems to be a consensus that OGD 114 is a drink worth drinking. We don't get it here so I will put it on my "request" list from my Missouri connection.

Has anyone had any experience with Weller centennial? I have spent some time trying to find it G doesn't even have it (G has everything). Word on the street is it went away and stocks were dedicated to WLW BTAC. That's not factual, it maybe but I only know it as a rumor.

[smknjoe]

OGD 114 is a solid pour at a solid price for $20.99 around here (thanks Squire!) I pick it up along with ETL almost everytime I see it.

I've never had Centennial, but would love to get a bottle myself. It's quite a favorite around here.

http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?14373-BOTM-8-10-Weller-Centennial

http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?9029-The-end-of-Weller-Centennial

http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?10943-Weller-Centennial-Dusty-Find-And-Some-Questions

[Meruck]

Thanks Joe, I'm on the trail. And congrats again.

[smknjoe]

Wrong Joe. I'm Smknjoe. The "learned one" is Smokinjoe with an i in the name. I'm just a lowly newb who aspires to be a real Joe some day...

[SFS]

The "learned one" also has an "o" in his handle.

[squire]

My experience with the Centennial was the old ND version, is the BT still available?

[smknjoe]

The "learned one" also has an "o" in his handle.

I spelled it but didn't say it. The dangers of drinking and typing. I'm surprised any of us can form coherent sentences.

My experience with the Centennial was the old ND version, is the BT still available?

I don't think so SquIre.

Edited March 6, 2013 by smknjoe

[MarkRuck]

I don't think so Squre.

[MarkRuck]

hmmm.......need to figure the 'reply with quote' function

[smknjoe]

...see. I didn't even notice that one! Fixed.

[MyOldKyDram]

Kinda.

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[smknjoe]

hmmm.......need to figure the 'reply with quote' function

Just type below or after (or before) the "

[devillighter]

Bourbon ain't gold. For one, we're not really limited by how much can be produced; they can always make more whiskey. Also, gold is a universal commodity, whereas bourbon is a consumable good. Not reusable, and totally renewable. However, unlike other trendy collectible panic buys and hoarding patterns that happened with baseball cards, comic books, Beanie Babies, etc., you can always drink your bourbon.

I just believe that there will always be good, cheap whiskey as long as people keep buying it. Brands may come and go, trends will rise and fall, and i'm not going to spend my money and shelf space trying to predict which mid-shelfer is going the way of the dodo. If Buffalo Trace and Rittenhouse shoot up to $40 a bottle in the next few years I will eat my words, and wash it down my dwindling supply.

I agree for the most part with this logic and try to follow it, but whiskirexia nervosa is a crippling disorder! The only time I really try to stock up on booze is if a product I enjoy has already increased in price significantly and I found a stash at a lower price in a dusty liquor store. For instance, I have stocked up considerably on Plymouth Gin after it jumped from low $20s to $30 when they rebranded the bottle and label. For the most part, I try to avoid bunkering vast quantities of daily drinkers. It may be that I will regret it in the future, but I have yet to find a bottling I couldn't live without (except maybe Stagg ). For the most part I think people try to stock up on what is hard to find. Weller 12 fits the bill because of its limited distribution. Similar for AAA 10. I've felt the same with Sazerac 6, Rittenhouse, and BTAC - I'd rather spend the money now then have to go hunt for them when I get a hankering, which will happen at some point.

Of course, I wish I had a buddy who stockpiled some ER101, Weller Centennial, and DSPKY16 OF who'd let me come over raid their stash (or at least let me sample those that I have never had). At least Bourbon is cheaper than Scotch - I've read crazy things (or maybe not so crazy) of people wanting to stockpile Lagavulin 16 because of how much Diageo increased the price of Talisker 18.

For the most part I don't buy into these games. There will always be something else to satisfy my interests.

Edited March 6, 2013 by devillighter

[Meruck]

So Squire! ND?...............

[squire]

I actually did lay in a supply of Eagle Rare 101 when when I read it here on SB that expression was to be discontinued. We took off for New Orleans that weekend and bought what could be found. Dusty hunting is a great excuse for a road trip.

[Smithford]

I would add Ritt BIB (DSP-KY354) to the list.

I know, I know. We have no idea what the DSP-KY1 rye will taste like, and there's every chance that it might be just as good or better. But I have persistent nagging doubts about that. Enough so that I'm slowly putting away a case or two of the 354. Whatever happens, the 354 rye will soon be gone forever, and many people will regret not stocking up.