MyOldKyDram Posted May 25, 2013 Author Share Posted May 25, 2013 Thought the Red Hook was pretty highly regarded, but never had it so who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 (edited) Red Hook probably but could be Bitter Truth as well. Edited May 25, 2013 by squire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wryguy Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Vintage 23 near me is $96, but there's no way I'd even pay that. I think it's the worst expression of an aged rye, though a Lenell's Willett bottling comes close.I liked the V23 rye, very spicy with heavy oak. It's not for everyone, other rye aficionados also don't like it, but I'm in the happy minority. I'd buy the V23 rye at that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wryguy Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Bitter Truth Rye, probably.My understanding is that Bitter Truth rye was produced for sale in Germany. Some may have been made available in the States, but that was a German company IIRC. Red Hook Rye was the LeNell bottling that I've heard of. Both were 24 years of age. I've never seen or tasted them, but I'd love to remedy that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Yeah, after I thought about it I went back and edited my post to include Red Hook. My understanding is BT was a German release but seem to remember some tasting comments about it here in the US. BT occurred to me because I thought the Red Hook was fairly well received. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettckeen Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 I liked the V23 rye, very spicy with heavy oak. It's not for everyone, other rye aficionados also don't like it, but I'm in the happy minority. I'd buy the V23 rye at that price.I'm with you, I don't care what people say I love V21 and V23 and find them some of the best ryes I have ever had. And I've had a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettckeen Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Vintage 23 near me is $96, but there's no way I'd even pay that. I think it's the worst expression of an aged rye, though a Lenell's Willett bottling comes close.I disagree you'll have to tell me where in dc and Ill have my people grab it because I really like V23. I think the hirsch ryes have been the worst aged rye I have had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarV Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 The other day I saw a couple of Elijah Craig 18yo on the shelf and I passed on them but I keep thinking about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Well if you start dreaming about them Oscar I'd say the decision has been made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkersback Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 The other day I saw a couple of Elijah Craig 18yo on the shelf and I passed on them but I keep thinking about them.If they were for the original, standard retail price, I say bring 'em on home. I fear the next time we see EC18 it's going to have a price tag that has gotten much sturdier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAINWRIGHT Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 The other day I saw a couple of Elijah Craig 18yo on the shelf and I passed on them but I keep thinking about them.Don't fall into my old mindset and decide two weeks down the road,go back and get them before they are gone,you know you want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compliance Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Having never seen v23 anywhere I'd buy multiples at that price. It ain't getting cheaper. I'd buy any EC18 too as long as it was around 50. I did some hunting today and all I found was a price tag for Hirsch 22. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarV Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 The other day I saw a couple of Elijah Craig 18yo on the shelf and I passed on them but I keep thinking about them.Well if you start dreaming about them Oscar I'd say the decision has been made.If they were for the original, standard retail price, I say bring 'em on home. I fear the next time we see EC18 it's going to have a price tag that has gotten much sturdier.Don't fall into my old mindset and decide two weeks down the road,go back and get them before they are gone,you know you want to.Having never seen v23 anywhere I'd buy multiples at that price. It ain't getting cheaper. I'd buy any EC18 too as long as it was around 50. I did some hunting today and all I found was a price tag for Hirsch 22.They were priced at the state minimum $44.85 plus 6% sales tax.You guys are right, I think I'll pick up at least one of them next week when I'm back at work, the store is in that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAINWRIGHT Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 They were priced at the state minimum $44.85 plus 6% sales tax.You guys are right, I think I'll pick up at least one of them next week when I'm back at work, the store is in that area.There you go,that's the spirit!You can now NOT regret it later!:grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Sounds like a plan Oscar if another hunter doesn't get them first, they're in season 'ya know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 They were priced at the state minimum $44.85 plus 6% sales tax.You guys are right, I think I'll pick up at least one of them next week when I'm back at work, the store is in that area. That's awesome! I would jump on at least one. Nice find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 I passed on Four Roses something or another. They had a tasting at our local liquor store. My wife thought I was to busy to stop by since our son graduate college today. I would have bought something. The tasting included the standard Four Roses, the small batch and the single barrel. I would have walked out with something, even though I am heading to TN/KY this week. It just isn't polite to taste and run, even if you buy something else.Of course, junior is out drinking his share tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerlam92 Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 ER17 for $169 2012ECBP for $59Kidding me right. Skipped. I'm now on their PVW list but not likely I will be buying here though. Just want to see what they will be asking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
393foureyedfox Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 ECBP for $59 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBC Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 ER17 for $169 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atfree Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 I passed up a PVW15 for $200 and a PVW20 for $300 while traveling through GA today. I just had to laugh to myself at those prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerlam92 Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Passed on three Weller Special Reserve with 7 year age stated. Should this be pick up? ~$low twenty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Yes, if they fall within your tastes preference now would be the time to get them because they ain't making the 7 year any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerlam92 Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Yes, if they fall within your tastes preference now would be the time to get them because they ain't making the 7 year any more.Thanks for the insight. I can't drink OWA at all (tried two pours six month in between) but kind of like Weller 12. Should have pick one up to try. ThanksHugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black mamba Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Passed on 3 bottles of 4R 2013 LESB @ $73 per. Seemed like an OK price, but still did not jump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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