Is Walking Stick the new Elmer T Lee?

[sob0728]

I posed that question to Sku on twitter. But here is the COLA for a 90 proof single barrel offering from BT (https://www.ttbonline.gov/colasonline/viewColaDetails.do?action=publicFormDisplay&ttbid=14078001000401). I know Elmer was holding a walking stick in many recent photographs. Anyone closer to the situation have any info on this?

[squire]

Could be, makes sense, odd name though that doesn't convey any special meaning to me and I walk with a cane. A new single barrel from the folks that claim to be suffering a shortage. Oh well, perhaps it just extra stuff that doesn't fit in existing profiles.

[squire]

Oh, oh, I got it. Handicap Whisky, just the thing to put a spring in your step.

[ramblinman]

Have to wonder what mashbill this is going to be? Have to think the BT higher corn if this isn't replacing ETL, seems odd, but something to fit between ER and CEHT?

[clingman71]

Founders Co Louisville, KY ?????? Does Sazerac have any Louisville connection?

[Harry in WashDC]

A relatively thorough online search turned up "nothing" about a Founders Company or Founder's Company in Louisville. I did find a Founder's Brewing Co. in Michigan that sells beer outside its region (like in Philadelphia). I thought it might have been a private label BT was bottling for somebody.

[squire]

A collaboration with Brown-Forman?

[upStomp]

A relatively thorough online search turned up "nothing" about a Founders Company or Founder's Company in Louisville. I did find a Founder's Brewing Co. in Michigan that sells beer outside its region (like in Philadelphia). I thought it might have been a private label BT was bottling for somebody.

https://app.sos.ky.gov/ftShOW/(S(z5ocl1rs4akjuspxck1yz0i4))/default.aspx?id=0305186&ct=04&cs=99953

All the way at the bottom. It's an assumed name of Buffalo Trace (I assume this is similar to a DBA for a small business/sole proprietorship).

[mbroo5880i]

It is interesting for a company with well documented shortages to be contemplating a new single barrel offering.

[393foureyedfox]

that's gotta be the lamest, no pun intended, name for a bourbon I've seen yet.

[clingman71]

Worse than Old Knobgobbler....uh, I mean Old Blowhard?

[HighInTheMtns]

that's gotta be the lamest, no pun intended, name for a bourbon I've seen yet.

Might not have been intended, but I laughed.

I don't think this is replacing ETL or will be Mash 2... Otherwise wouldn't Age International have been the ones to file for label approval?

[smknjoe]

The rumor mills are alive and well.

[Harry in WashDC]

https://app.sos.ky.gov/ftShOW/(S(z5ocl1rs4akjuspxck1yz0i4))/default.aspx?id=0305186&ct=04&cs=99953

All the way at the bottom. It's an assumed name of Buffalo Trace (I assume this is similar to a DBA for a small business/sole proprietorship).

Excellent catch. I didn't think to search KY's Secretary of State records.

[Smithford]

Have to wonder what mashbill this is going to be? Have to think the BT higher corn if this isn't replacing ETL, seems odd, but something to fit between ER and CEHT?

Since the applicant's email address is @sazerac.com, that probably indicates by default that it's the higher corn recipe. An application for anything with the higher rye recipe would have to come from Age International, since they "own" that recipe, right? Probably not an ETL replacement.

EDIT: Sorry High, I missed your response, which mine is now a duplicate of. Nothing to see here ...

[whiskeyobsessive]

I think most of the recent DBA brands from sazerac have been store brand stuff for big chain stores distilled at Barton (Jeffers Creek, Black Ridge, Two Stars, etc). Hard to imagine a new SB from Buffalo Trace given their recent supply issues.

[squire]

Maybe these are some of those forgotten barrels.

[P&MLiquorsEric]

Guessing a private label for someone. Possibly a deal signed years ago with barrels just how maturing.

[squire]

Eric I think you're correct or at least that's the most plausible explanation.

[The Black Tot]

That's a charming little label if it's a private selection.

If so, good on 'em.

tbt

[risenc]

Huh. Why did they name a whiskey after an insect? http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/bugs/stick-insect/

[squire]

Why an insect at all, have the cute furry favorite mammals all been taken?

[HOF44]

In still waiting for Ole Beaver!!!

[393foureyedfox]

In still waiting for Ole Beaver!!!

Id buy that........given that its 18 years at least

[sob0728]

Got an email back from them. Just another offering, nothing to do with ETL at all. Sorry for the rumor mongering.