MyOldKyDram Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Hrmmm guess I need to be checking the labels on my 03s! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauiSon Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 (edited) Clearly, that's human error. Post the barrel # and someone will certainly post another bottle from that barrel with a 2003 date. Unless, perhaps, it's from their barrel selection program - then who knows what shenanigans are possible?Finally caved and bot an ER10 for more than the Blanton's price I've paid - ouch! Edited September 13, 2013 by MauiSon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ejmharris Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 pretty much. market value is $40-50. its supposed to retail at $40. nothing wrong with making a few bucks. just dont be like the prick someone on here mentioned the other day who was selling some at $140. that guy deserves a bourbon enemaI will vouch for CL (Chuck), he and I have talked quite a bit over the last week mostly through FB because of BX. He was honest and upfront and not looking at all to gouge anyone. This is not a specific reference to anyone on here, but I am pretty sure there are others on here that can't not say the same about what they are doing on BX. Anyway, back on topic. 1 ECBP (137 proof), 3 W12, and should be in the rye forum but 2 x Angels Envy rye (mostly because if Josh's review last week). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Clearly, that's human error. Post the barrel # and someone will certainly post another bottle from that barrel with a 2003 date. Unless, perhaps, it's from their barrel selection program - then who knows what shenanigans are possible?I'm not so sure. The GA HH Area Mgr. inquired with someone on the Brand Team at HH, and he confirmed it as accurate. I went back to the store, and there were more bottles from the same dump, labeled the same...I do think it is very weird, though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutton Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 I'm not so sure. The GA HH Area Mgr. inquired with someone on the Brand Team at HH, and he confirmed it as accurate. I went back to the store, and there were more bottles from the same dump, labeled the same...I do think it is very weird, though...So this is an error right? It's really Vintage 2001 that they aged an additional 2+ years - I'd love to find some of that, I loved the 2000 and 2001. 2001 with an extra couple of years at EWSB pricing? Nice find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balassit Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Picked up Evan Williams Single Barrel(Store selected barrel, got to taste and it wasn't bat for $22). Also grabbed a High West Prairie Reserve and Elijah Craig 21 yr. Overall a good day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Picked up a VOB BIB and KCSB (120). That 120 sure is good stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 (edited) Picked up a Beam Signature Craft Spanish Brandy. I thought it was finished in Brandy Casks but after reading the bottle it sounds like they actually added brandy to the bourbon. Might be strange... Yes, it is definitely bourbon with the Spanish Brandy added to it rather than aging in brandy casks. But it is "carefully aged" rather than age stated like the 12yo is so not quite sure what to make of that. Also no indication just how much brandy is added. I think the addition of the brandy it is a bit more like a Canadian whisky which is permitted to have a certain percent of other "stuff" added to it. Perhaps Gary or another Canadian whisky aficionado can comment. It is a screw cap top for fans of that closure which no doubt provides a more consistent seal but once the wrapper is off the top makes it look a bit cheap to be honest. I tried it and I don't find much brandy influence. Using the AE bourbon as a comparison I much prefer the AE which is around the same price. It was a bit hot and the finish was a little bit mellow, for lack of a better word, which might be the brandy making an appearance. Even though it is only 86 proof it might do better on a cube of ice. Edited September 13, 2013 by tanstaafl2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 "Carefully aged" means keeping the warehouse roof in repair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisg Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Just got a bottle of OFBB 13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painkiller Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 (edited) Thought I'd chime in and also verify that I, as well, just got back from a local store and picked up a bottle of the EWSB , barreled 4-1-01, bottled 6-14-13. Barrel #537. Sure enough! Plenty of them on the shelf. Cool, I guess..... Edited September 14, 2013 by Painkiller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooneygoogoo Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Yes, it is definitely bourbon with the Spanish Brandy added to it rather than aging in brandy casks. But it is "carefully aged" rather than age stated like the 12yo is so not quite sure what to make of that. Also no indication just how much brandy is added. I think the addition of the brandy it is a bit more like a Canadian whisky which is permitted to have a certain percent of other "stuff" added to it. Perhaps Gary or another Canadian whisky aficionado can comment. It is a screw cap top for fans of that closure which no doubt provides a more consistent seal but once the wrapper is off the top makes it look a bit cheap to be honest. I tried it and I don't find much brandy influence. Using the AE bourbon as a comparison I much prefer the AE which is around the same price. It was a bit hot and the finish was a little bit mellow, for lack of a better word, which might be the brandy making an appearance. Even though it is only 86 proof it might do better on a cube of ice. [ATTACH=CONFIG]16571[/ATTACH]Very interesting post as I just tried it tonight as my first 2 pours of the night. I also could not pick up much Brandy influence at first. Originally I thought it reminded me of watered down Bookers. I then had a small pour of PHC 6th (wow so good after the JBSC). Next I decided to try Bookers side by side with the JBSC to see if I could detect any similarities. Not sure if it was the progression of tastings or what but after trying the Bookers and then trying the JBSC, BOOM, there is the brandy. An interesting, experimental evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theglobalguy Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Thought I'd chime in and also verify that I, as well, just got back from a local store and picked up a bottle of the EWSB , barreled 4-1-01, bottled 6-14-13. Barrel #537. Sure enough! Plenty of them on the shelf. Cool, I guess..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisko Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Somewhere towards the opposite end of the spectrum, I picked up a PET traveler of Barton Ten High. This is the straight bourbon, not the "Bourbon, a Blend" garbage. And I can't find an age statement on it so I guess it is four years old. By the looks of it, it may be old stock that was sitting in a distributor's warehouse. At least, it probably predates '09 when the bourbon blend hit the market.So, semi-dusty. Cracked it open and it smells very Barton. A little hot on the tongue (okay, pretty hot) but not entirely unpleasant. Considering it was $5.99 for a 750 ml, well, not bad.:grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearmark Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 I thought my previous purchase of OFBB2013 was good at $39, but I found 3 more today for $20 each. I sure hope its as good as I'm hearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyOldKyDram Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 What the? $20? Damn. Stock up my man, stock up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theglobalguy Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 I thought my previous purchase of OFBB2013 was good at $39, but I found 3 more today for $20 each. I sure hope its as good as I'm hearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tylermke Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Stagg Jr landed in Milwaukee (finally) and picked up a bottle to see which end of the spectrum I end up on. Plan on cracking it tomorrow night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrochau Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Made a pit stop in Mizzou on my way back from Texas and picked up 2 bottles of fRSB 2013 and another for a buddy at $79.99 each. I asked the gal at the store how long they had been there and she said "awhile, too expensive for most around here" so I didn't feel bad cleaning them out. Great stuff IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zillah Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Bought the new 12 year old Jim Beam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisg Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 I decided to finally pick up a bottle of Elmer T Lee today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonhalter Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Fighting Cock and EW white Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
393foureyedfox Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Fighting Cock and EW whitegreat basics. try them against both of the HH BIB's, if you can find them in FL. I find them all very similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theglobalguy Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 cracked open my W12, so figured it was wise to backfill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enoch Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 · Hidden Hidden 1985 Fighting Cock in about 2 hours. I try to drink it when my USC Fighting Gamecocks are playing. I forgot to take it with me last weekend on my craft brewery trip to Asheville...AND THEY LOST! Link to comment
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