The Black Tot Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Those were barreled on 4/20 as I recall. Probably by some stoner.I wish they were all barreled by some stoner. We'd probably get the odd barrel proofer by mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasled Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 So, I picked up a bottle from a local (UK) retailer. I've noticed the bottle is dipped in wax and there appears to be, written in gold pen, an additional 'Elmer T Lee' name on the bottle and over the label. Is this a signed bottle and if so... do I dare open it? My last bottle (empty) was neither dipped nor had the 'signature' at the top. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailor22 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 That's an earlier iteration of ETL - What's in the bottle is the same profile and proof as current releases but the wax and signature set it apart as a possible collector item. The wax was notorious PITA and was dropped after only a year or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasled Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Thanks for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camduncan Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I know the original posters question has already been pretty much answered, but though this would be of interest as it's a direct quote from a Buffalo Trace training handout:What makes Elmer T. Lee different from Eagle Rare?It has no age statement and is selected by Elmer T Lee himself from a consistent range of barrels based on set standards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcbt Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I know the original posters question has already been pretty much answered, but though this would be of interest as it's a direct quote from a Buffalo Trace training handout:What makes Elmer T. Lee different from Eagle Rare?It has no age statement and is selected by Elmer T Lee himself from a consistent range of barrels based on set standards.Seems strange the answer didn't include something about the two being from different mash bills... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smknjoe Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 (edited) So, I picked up a bottle from a local (UK) retailer. I've noticed the bottle is dipped in wax and there appears to be, written in gold pen, an additional 'Elmer T Lee' name on the bottle and over the label. Is this a signed bottle and if so... do I dare open it? My last bottle (empty) was neither dipped nor had the 'signature' at the top.Thanks![ATTACH=CONFIG]19226[/ATTACH]They used that packaging from 1999 to 2005. It's better than the current stuff, to me. http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20596-BOTM-8-13-Elmer-T-Lee-Single-Barrel&p=360621&viewfull=1#post360621Edit: That, and it looks like the man himself signed the bottle at the top. Edited August 27, 2014 by smknjoe Left out the Sig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasled Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 So I ordered a replacement bottle of ETL in order to avoid opening the older bottle for now and... I received another gold waxed, signed bottle...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TunnelTiger Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 So I ordered a replacement bottle of ETL in order to avoid opening the older bottle for now and... I received another gold waxed, signed bottle...!Your are on a roll son. Go ahead and order a case, they are semi-dusty's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasled Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 They're out of stock at the moment..at $70 a bottle I'm not really in a position to obtain a case at this point... but here they are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Comp Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 You all just had to let the cat out of the bag :grin:. ETL, now $40 ($39.99 to be exact) at Binny's.At around $28, it is not only good, it is reasonably priced. To many are going over the $50 mark....Seriously tasty and priced right....and still worth the $28 they currently sell for here. I would eagerly pay an additional $5 for a barrel selected bottle from someone who's palate I trust. And I have accumulated several store select bottles of ETL right around $28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vadertime Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 They're out of stock at the moment..at $70 a bottle I'm not really in a position to obtain a case at this point... but here they are![ATTACH=CONFIG]19770[/ATTACH] You should soak up as many of those as you can. They will be great trade bait and sentimental bait in the future. Someone must have imported a case or two and they have sat for a decade or so. May as keep them in good hands (yours ). Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasled Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Well they've yet to appear again so far so I guess I'll hang onto these two for a little while yet Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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