flahute Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 https://www.ttbonline.gov/colasonline/viewColaDetails.do?action=publicFormDisplay&ttbid=16182001000337 Hat tip to sku for the link on twitter. This is pre fire bourbon. There are two back labels - one that says barreled in fall of 1990 and the other in spring of 1991. (So it spent a little time in a tank). I also saw on the Twitter that suggested MSRP $250. I am out at that price (and have reached bourbon zen). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richnimrod Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Wellllllll! I think it's cool that it's a BIB. Nod to HH for keeping the tradition alive with so many of their labels, while so few others produce so few brands of Bonded Bourbon. I kinda agree with you Steve, about the price. However I'm not certain I won't find my way into the 'buy' column after some further consideration. PH has been a very reliable brand of fine limited release Bourbon (& 'other stuph) and I may reconsider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCWoody Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Love that its BiB. If I come across it I'm sure I'll pick it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz Nut Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 I am in, yes the price of $250 is high. But if I come across a bottle, I will buy it. I don't think I've come across a bottle of Parker's Heritage that I've not at least liked. Event the Malt Whiskey has some good points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Yeah, I'll have to pull the trigger on this if I get the chance Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryT Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Fingers crossed they'll have it for KBF? Maybe as part of their high-end testing?? A guy can dream, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 If it's that old... I'm glad they're reserving it for Parker's. It'll never make it to a shelf in Ky, but it is fitting that it goes into the heritage collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petrel800 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Sounds like something special. That said, for the market today, $250 still sounds like a bargain for a 24 yr old BIB if you can get your hands on it. Shame it's going into the Heritage Collection, this is the sort of thing that would be better suited for a private bottling for an internet forum full of bourbon crazies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvd99 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 This will be a unicorn, but I'm a buyer if I get the chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil T Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Years ago, I was buying EC18 for $50 or less because I could. I never really liked it though, just too much wood influence for me. Being that this new PHC is 24yrs, it will be an easy pass for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vosgar Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 I'm surprised at the $250 price tag. The way prices are sky rocketing for aged bourbons I thought it would be $300+. Doesn't matter anyway, I can't get myself to spend that kind of $$ on a bottle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee Dave Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 If I see it I am down for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted July 30, 2016 Author Share Posted July 30, 2016 13 hours ago, Vosgar said: I'm surprised at the $250 price tag. The way prices are sky rocketing for aged bourbons I thought it would be $300+. Doesn't matter anyway, I can't get myself to spend that kind of $$ on a bottle The price I saw suggested was unverified so it very well could be $300 or higher. It would be nice if we all guessed on the low end for once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbanzobean Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Given that this is clearly stock they have been setting aside from the EC 18-23yr stock, I would expect it to be pretty good if you like old, oaky bourbons. The higher proof makes me interested, as I haven't tasted many 100+ proof 20+ year bourbons. I'd consider buying this under the right circumstances (like a coupon knocking the price down significantly), but I don't think that will happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.B. Babington Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 there ain't no way I'd give more than fifty bucks, maybe a hundy for a handle (psst, heaven hill marketing guys might read the forum). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsrudd Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Any thoughts as the whether this being a blend of many barrels rather than a single barrel will make it better or worse than the old ECs? At a minimum, I think it is good news that a review will apply to all bottles of that batch instead of the few bottles that came from the same barrel. I'm not sure that I'm in at $250, but I'm much more interested in this than other recent LEs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryT Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 2 hours ago, jsrudd said: Any thoughts as the whether this being a blend of many barrels rather than a single barrel will make it better or worse than the old ECs? At a minimum, I think it is good news that a review will apply to all bottles of that batch instead of the few bottles that came from the same barrel. I'm not sure that I'm in at $250, but I'm much more interested in this than other recent LEs. I would think that the blend of multiples would make for more volume and consistency. Certainly a few of those barrels would have shone more than others, but to your point - that would have limited the release and the number of bottles if they wanted consistency. I'm not a big fan of really old bourbons, but I am hoping to get to try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAtomic Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Thanks to SKU and the OP for the heads-up on this bottling. I pretty much stopped purchasing whiskey 2-3 years ago, to focus on grinding through those I've got. But I have a soft spot for old HH bourbons. Yes, they can be insanely over-oaked, but when they're on, they're ON. If I can find a bottle of this release, I'm in. I've been out of the game for a bit. Can someone please remind me when the PHC generally hits stores? Is it in the mid-Fall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcbt Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 23 minutes ago, MrAtomic said: I've been out of the game for a bit. Can someone please remind me when the PHC generally hits stores? Is it in the mid-Fall? Yea, October-ish... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted August 18, 2016 Author Share Posted August 18, 2016 1 hour ago, MrAtomic said: Thanks to SKU and the OP for the heads-up on this bottling. I pretty much stopped purchasing whiskey 2-3 years ago, to focus on grinding through those I've got. But I have a soft spot for old HH bourbons. Yes, they can be insanely over-oaked, but when they're on, they're ON. If I can find a bottle of this release, I'm in. I've been out of the game for a bit. Can someone please remind me when the PHC generally hits stores? Is it in the mid-Fall? If you've been out of the game for 2-3 years you may not be aware of just how much competition there is for these limited editions now. If you have a guy that sets one aside for you, then no problem. If not, be prepared to hustle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjbeggs Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 I'll be in if I get the chance, based on the PHC track record. The 27YO was maybe one of the three best whiskeys I've ever had, and was definitely not over-oaked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisiana Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 21 minutes ago, flahute said: If you've been out of the game for 2-3 years you may not be aware of just how much competition there is for these limited editions now. If you have a guy that sets one aside for you, then no problem. If not, be prepared to hustle. Exactly what he said. I went to every store around for miles when the bourbon bug first hit me. I found the guys that were solid and stuck with them. It has payed off big time. It's always easier when they call you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbanzobean Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 At $250+, this will likely be on shelves for a minute in Maryland at least. EC18 (if it even comes to Maryland?) is about at the top end of "disappear instantly from shelves" limited edition bourbon for Heaven Hill. EC23 sells out, but not quickly. Obviously if this were a wheater, stitzel weller, or TEH PAPPIEZ!, it would be gone in a second. I find myself jonesing for an ol' oaky bourbon as of late, which is rare. I think I'll probably dip into my bunker for something instead of buying this, though. $250 is a lot for me to spend on a bottle of bourbon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccleve23 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 12 minutes ago, garbanzobean said: At $250+, this will likely be on shelves for a minute in Maryland at least. EC18 (if it even comes to Maryland?) is about at the top end of "disappear instantly from shelves" limited edition bourbon for Heaven Hill. EC23 sells out, but not quickly. Obviously if this were a wheater, stitzel weller, or TEH PAPPIEZ!, it would be gone in a second. I find myself jonesing for an ol' oaky bourbon as of late, which is rare. I think I'll probably dip into my bunker for something instead of buying this, though. $250 is a lot for me to spend on a bottle of bourbon. I have seen a couple of bottles of ec18 last year in MD. It does show up here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbanzobean Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 22 minutes ago, ccleve23 said: I have seen a couple of bottles of ec18 last year in MD. It does show up here. Good to know. That one I might be interested in to try once, as long as the price is $150 or below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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