VOB BiB dropped age statement

[squire]

You're right Wade, they probably can. Contract distilling has been a part of the Barton business plan in the past as well.

[Gillman]

At this point, I'd just love to read a comparison, blind preferably. I take the points about the possible future, but what is the present state?

Gary

[jonnyd]

Just picked up a bottle of the Age Stated Monday! Last one on the shelf, don't know if they had anymore.

[393foureyedfox]

In addition to grocery store brands, I think they are selling to NDP's.

[393foureyedfox]

if you're in Louisville and want some, PM me and I'll tell you where there is 6 year BIB, 6 year 90 (old looking bottles, not the bubble neck like the usual ones I see), and even some 1.75's of AAA 10 year. I have no interest in any of them, but will help others out.

[DEelfinn]

Barton only has a premium brand to out sell the 6 yr VOB BIB and that is the 1792. All others are bottom shelves. So don't know what they would be taking their aged ? stock off for.

Is it possible that Sazerac would have found a more profitable venue for older VOB, such as selling bulk to NDPs? Or what Wade said a few posts above.

Edited December 26, 2013 by DEelfinn

[Paddy]

Is it possible that Sazerac would have found a more profitable venue for older VOB, such as selling bulk to NDPs?

My guess would be that an in house demand issue is more likely the cause.

[squire]

Doug are those 'old bottles' sort of a reverse pear shaped?

[393foureyedfox]

Doug are those 'old bottles' sort of a reverse pear shaped?

the bottle reminds me of a Fitz 1849 bottle. not the 'double bubble' shaped bottle they use now. I have no idea if they are old or not, it is just the 90 proof in that kind of bottle.

[squire]

Actually, I believe the pre Sazerac Barton bottle was from the same supplier to Old Rip/Old Fitz.

[393foureyedfox]

it's in this kind of bottle but is the 90 proofer

[suntour]

went to one of my favorite shops today (the only place i've ever bought this in the state) and the entire Barton line was either out or NAS. They had a lot of this not that long ago. I couldn't help but imagining Sazerac doing givesies-backsies on their product and replacing it with the new stuff.

[trader1974]

Went to my favorite stop in town tonight to get some beer and check out the bourbon selection. As I looked at the bottom shelf holding the barton selection I gazed upon many bottles with just a "6", however there was one bottle that was aged 6 years and 100 proof. The sad/funny part is that it was literally dusty. I wiped off the dust confirming my selection and purchase said bottle. I hate to contribute to their delinquence but I have nary a bottle of barton left in my cupboard so I did it anyway. This is one I didn't expect to go by the wayside. While I was at it I had to pick up a 1L bottle of AAA 10 year as well.

[squire]

I can see why the AAA 10 year was pulled and bear no ill will. In fact, I might would drive clear across town to buy one while they are still available.

[p_elliott]

went t the Horses mouth and here is what I got :

Edited December 27, 2013 by p_elliott

[mosugoji64]

went t the Horses mouth and here is what I got :

[squire]

That's the sound released from the horse's other end.

[JVande]

This thread has gotten a lot of attention. Never really targeted this bottling, but maybe I am missing out?!? Picked up 4 bottles of 6 year BIB today. At $13 a bottle, my risk is very low. Is this a legit sipper or simply a great 'value' to do what you please with?

[squire]

It was both. Thing about Barton is their process makes for a rye forward profile combined with balanced full flavors of wood and caramel creating a combination that punched above it's weight.

[mark fleetwood]

went t the Horses mouth and here is what I got :

Hope they really did reply (or was blank meant to be a great big fat silence from them). Especially interested if they chose to comment on why it was necessary to be disingenuous with the "6" neck label.

[gblick]

Maybe it was just a malfunction of the software/printer when they printed the neck bands. The font generator/translator got corrupted, but only on the words on either side of the 6, so it ended up just printing the two horizontal lines instead of the words. Yeah, that's the ticket..

:bs:

Edited December 27, 2013 by gblick

[squire]

I'll give 'ya some points for originality there gb.

[p_elliott]

What that was supposed to say was:

Hello and thanks for your inquiry.

The age statement has been removed because when the bourbon reaches the taste profile, they will release it.....and that is happening sometimes, before 6 years, and they don't want to hold it back. The brand is recognized as VOB 6, so they kept the 6 on the bottle.

Rob Sharp

Consumer Affairs Associate

Buffalo Trace Distillery

[393foureyedfox]

The brand is recognized as VOB 6, so they kept the 6 on the bottle.

Rob Sharp

Consumer Affairs Associate

Buffalo Trace Distillery

Bull shit.

No one on here, from what I have read, calls VOB "VOB 6"

The keeping of the "6" is meant to be a trick to hopefully keep people buying it without noticing the loss of an age statement. It is intended to keep long term buyers buying it through deceit, but will actually cause long term buyers to get pissed about it and leave. Squire was probably their biggest ambassador of "VOB 6", and look at his response to all this. screw 'em!

The only BIB people on here refer to as "6" is HH BIB 6, only because HH also has a NAS HH BIB also

Seriously, can you imagine Dodge taking the Viper and putting a v6 in it, yet keeping the "V10" badges on it and saying "people think the Viper V10 is just the name".....imagine the sales repurcussions.

Edited December 28, 2013 by 393foureyedfox

[MyOldKyDram]

Well, isn't that special.

Same old story, same old insulting song and dance.