Weller 12 Age Statement

[mbroo5880i]

Or maybe the right time, to get in while there were some age statements still left. This gives you a perspective that those who get in later may not enjoy.

[393foureyedfox]

Or maybe the right time, to get in while there were some age statements still left. This gives you a perspective that those who get in later may not enjoy.

you know what, I hadn't thought of it that way.

thanks for that 'glass half full' way of looking at it!

I at least have the opportunity to load up rather than just missing it.

[squire]

Grab 'em while we can guys, we may see a time when only premiums are age stated.

[JPBoston]

Grab 'em while we can guys, we may see a time when only premiums are age stated.

Meant to ask this a few days ago.... what's left for age stated under $30?

Knob Creek, EC12, Weller 12 (though special release and dwindling in quality).

Can't really think of any others off the top of my head... is Beam Black age stated?

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Edited December 30, 2013 by JPBoston

[squire]

Yes, Beam Black is age stated at 8 years though that statement has varied a bit (6 years, 7, 8, 9 and 101months) depending to some extent on which market in the World it was being shipped.

Heaven Hill still carry an age statement of 6 years on a BIB and Evan Williams Black label, Virgin Bourbon by HH carries a 7 year age statement.

Ezra Brooks has 7/101 and 12 yr single barrel, Henry McKenna is 10 years SB, there are some others I'm sure these just come to mind.

[black mamba]

Not sure about 1792, but a bottle I just bought this summer is AS 8 yo. Someone else said they had a NAS bottle.

[smknjoe]

Weller 12 is not a special release. That's just gossip. I can send you links to stores that have hundreds of bottles in stock if you want.

Edit: just checked stock and modified my statement.

Edited December 30, 2013 by smknjoe

[393foureyedfox]

the above stated, plus the Heaven Hill 6 year 90 proof is about all I can think of.........which, for under $9, is a great deal

[White Dog]

Yes, Beam Black is age stated at 8 years though that statement has varied a bit (6 years, 7, 8, 9 and 101months) depending to some extent on which market in the World it was being shipped.

Heaven Hill still carry an age statement of 6 years on a BIB and Evan Williams Black label, Virgin Bourbon by HH carries a 7 year age statement.

Ezra Brooks has 7/101 and 12 yr single barrel, Henry McKenna is 10 years SB, there are some others I'm sure these just come to mind.

Fighting Cock is still a 6yr. Russell's Reserve is still a 10yr.

[silverfish]

Meant to ask this a few days ago.... what's left for age stated under $30?

Why not start a current age stated thread (all prices) and then we can update it

as they drop? We could include those who have passed (the recent VOB, earlier

OWA, etc.) by checking previous threads.

With such a list, someone here could probably chart a graph based on distillery &

age to see who is keeping the age statement and who is cutting 'em.

[JPBoston]

Weller 12 is not a special release. That's just gossip. I can send you links to stores that have hundreds of bottles in stock if you want.

Edit: just checked stock and modified my statement.

It certainly is a special release here. Comes out in Nov (Jan this yr), sells out by feb-march, restocked in Nov. Same for the last 3 yrs.

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[JPBoston]

Fighting Cock is still a 6yr. Russell's Reserve is still a 10yr.

Good call on the FC, that's one I should have remembered. Didn't realize that RR was under $30.

Why not start a current age stated thread (all prices) and then we can update it

as they drop? We could include those who have passed (the recent VOB, earlier

OWA, etc.) by checking previous threads.

With such a list, someone here could probably chart a graph based on distillery &

age to see who is keeping the age statement and who is cutting 'em.

Good idea... Squire should do that. He's been on a thread starting tear lately.

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[Kyjd75]

In Texas maybe, but not here in central Ky. No Weller 12 to be found, and none available from the distributor (Republic). It comes when it comes, and it doesn't last long when it arrives.

Weller 12 is not a special release. That's just gossip. I can send you links to stores that have hundreds of bottles in stock if you want.

Edit: just checked stock and modified my statement.

[JPBoston]

Yes, Beam Black is age stated at 8 years though that statement has varied a bit (6 years, 7, 8, 9 and 101months) depending to some extent on which market in the World it was being shipped.

Heaven Hill still carry an age statement of 6 years on a BIB and Evan Williams Black label, Virgin Bourbon by HH carries a 7 year age statement.

Ezra Brooks has 7/101 and 12 yr single barrel, Henry McKenna is 10 years SB, there are some others I'm sure these just come to mind.

EW Black, as far as I can tell, has only "extra aged" on it. Maybe you're thinking of 1783 (which is technically a black label)?

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[TunnelTiger]

Why not start a current age stated thread (all prices) and then we can update it

as they drop? We could include those who have passed (the recent VOB, earlier

OWA, etc.) by checking previous threads.

With such a list, someone here could probably chart a graph based on distillery &

age to see who is keeping the age statement and who is cutting 'em.

I'm guessing that this is a list that will continue to grow as the year goes on.

[smknjoe]

It certainly is a special release here. Comes out in Nov (Jan this yr), sells out by feb-march, restocked in Nov. Same for the last 3 yrs.

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Special release suggests the distillery only releases it at certain times of year like BTAC, PVW, PHC, 4RLE, or even ECBP. What you describe is an isolated and/or regional phenomenon that is most likely caused and controlled by your local distributor. I'm not arguing that when they release it that it's not special to you (all). The only reason I'm even pursuing this topic is because I hear all kinds of crap from retailers and distributors alike that is just flat out not true. I was at one of my favorite liquor stores the other day and heard the manager telling a customer that Buffalo Trace was blended whiskey because only single barrel offerings were not blended.

[smknjoe]

In Texas maybe, but not here in central Ky. No Weller 12 to be found, and none available from the distributor (Republic). It comes when it comes, and it doesn't last long when it arrives.

That makes it hard to find, not a "special release."

[JPBoston]

Special release suggests the distillery only releases it at certain times of year like BTAC, PVW, PHC, 4RLE, or even ECBP. What you describe is an isolated and/or regional phenomenon that is most likely caused and controlled by your local distributor. I'm not arguing that when they release it that it's not special to you (all). The only reason I'm even pursuing this topic is because I hear all kinds of crap from retailers and distributors alike that is just flat out not true. I was at one of my favorite liquor stores the other day and heard the manager telling a customer that Buffalo Trace was blended whiskey because only single barrel offerings were not blended.

Excuse me for going with what I see... Which is W12 getting released once per year at the same time as BTAC. Hence special release.

It does raise an interesting question: how many states get W12, and how "special" a release it is in each.

At this point, OWA has become a double-secret special release. Not to be stocked in closer to 1.5-2 yrs from when it became unavailable.

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Edited December 30, 2013 by JPBoston

[squire]

EW Black is no longer 6 year age stated? Just shows how little attention I've paid to that label.

[jburlowski]

It certainly is a special release here. Comes out in Nov (Jan this yr), sells out by feb-march, restocked in Nov. Same for the last 3 yrs.

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W12 comes out twice a year now because: 1) it is distilled (roughly) twice a year; and, 2) it is in tight supply ---- so it is released as soon as it reaches the 12 yo mark. (Release dates in your geographic area will vary depending on where you are in the supply chain.) Other than that, it is not (what is generally considered) a "special release".

[MyOldKyDram]

It's not a special release in KY per se, but it may as well be. I usually get mine in S IN, where it seems plentiful.

[smknjoe]

I assumed you were repeating some "fact" you were told by a rep. I'd be glad to help you find some if you ever need any.

And to answer your question, Weller 12 flows through the streets of Texas like the Ganges coursing through the Himalayas.

[jburlowski]

I assumed you were repeating some "fact" you were told by a rep. I'd be glad to help you find some if you ever need any.

And to answer your question, Weller 12 flows through the streets of Texas like the Ganges coursing through the Himalayas.

That's because TX is a historically strong Weller market. With supplies being limited, you can be assured that BT will supply and protect that market share over other locations where they may be only an also ran.

[squire]

Years ago I read or heard somewhere Texas was the largest market for Weller in the Country. I remember thinking when J. R. Ewing ordered his Bourbon and Branch the brand would be Weller.

[smknjoe]

I have heard that too Squire. One of my older brothers, who was a bartender here in the 80's/90's, noticed some Weller Special Reserve (paper label) I had sitting out the other day. When I told him that the older Wellers from the 90's back were really desirable he laughed and said that was what they used as their well bourbon. I think some places still do.