Jps 21

[Don_Draper]

Ran into some JPS 21 in a liquor store today. Have never seen it before. I wanted it sooooo bad. But at $200 I passed. I still want it though. Have any of you had it? Thoughts...

[whiskeyagonzo]

I like it ok. Just not for $120 price tag. I would easily give $60-70 for it. You know what they say, opinions are like.... Well you know. Anyway that was my impression. Hope this helps.

[whiskeyagonzo]

One more thing, the nose was just fantastic but the palate didn't match. It fell apart and was acidic to me. Some people really like it.

[Don_Draper]

I like it ok. Just not for $120 price tag. I would easily give $60-70 for it. You know what they say, opinions are like.... Well you know. Anyway that was my impression. Hope this helps.

It helps a little...lol. They have it at $200 b/c they know someone will pay that. This place gouges people on the high end stuff. Maybe I should go try some at my local bourbon bar to see if I like it first...

[smknjoe]

Many newcomers to the Jefferson's brand think that the brand has some affiliation with S-W which could not be more wrong. They are an NDP that has always put out a good ryed recipe that is worth about $50 tops (and that's for the old age stated bottles.) I really can't think of a bourbon that I would plop down $200 for.

[whiskeyagonzo]

I would if I were you. We have a store near me that pulls that crap. $120.00 PHC. $100.00 for ECBP. A lot of us locals now refuse to shop there. Just ridiculous.

[Don_Draper]

the problem is you can't find what they have anywhere. That's why they are able to do that. So you either pay it to have a bottle or don't and don't get it. I got took it straight up the keyster today for some Stagg Jr., but I had never seen it anywhere else.

[smknjoe]

the problem is you can't find what they have anywhere. That's why they are able to do that. So you either pay it to have a bottle or don't and don't get it. I got took it straight up the keyster today for some Stagg Jr., but I had never seen it anywhere else.

I know how you feel. We have some stores like that around here. Even though this is the 4th largest city in the US it's still very difficult to find "premium" bottles. If you can't find a decent price locally try befriending some members in the "Help a Member" thread. There are some really good people around here.

[B.B. Babington]

It helps a little...lol. They have it at $200 b/c they know someone will pay that. This place gouges people on the high end stuff. Maybe I should go try some at my local bourbon bar to see if I like it first...

try living in a control state with high tax rate, ya get used to being gouged to some degree. but at least ya know it's the same price throughout the state. I like the system for the hard-to-get premiums, put an order in and see if ya get it. at least no jostling in line or getting mugged in the parking lot.

[tigerlam92]

I like JPS21 and bunker some when ever I see it at $110 or so. But would definitely skip at $200.

I think EC21 is better actually with the good barrels if you are looking into spending that.

[Don_Draper]

I like JPS21 and bunker some when ever I see it at $110 or so. But would definitely skip at $200.

I think EC21 is better actually with the good barrels if you are looking into spending that.

EC21 is great. But I have never seen it anywhere

[mark fleetwood]

Many newcomers to the Jefferson's brand think that the brand has some affiliation with S-W which could not be more wrong. They are an NDP that has always put out a good ryed recipe that is worth about $50 tops (and that's for the old age stated bottles.) I really can't think of a bourbon that I would plop down $200 for.

They did have some juice that was from SW, JPS 17 and/or 18, though it was awkwardly labelled, which gave rise to conspiratoriats who, in addition to putting Lyndon Johnson on the grassy knoll, theorized many different meanings to "aged in SE barrels." But you're right that Jefersons otherwise is sourced. My question is when are they going to put Sally Hemmings on the bottle with Thomas?

[smknjoe]

LOL, I hear you Mark. My point is that many had never heard of Jefferson's before those 2 releases and therefore those people tend to think that not only did Jefferson's build their brand on S-W juice (kind of like PVW), but they also think that the 17 and 18 were their first releases. The brand has been around for 20 years and it has always been a ryed bourbon other than those 2 special releases.