MOwhisky4me Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 While I really wish they would have simply stepped backwards to yesteryear and gone back to the old bottle with the paper label, I honestly like the proposed bottle and label better than the current one. However, I would have preferred they stick with W.L. Weller name and the WLW logo with this new packaging instead of just Weller and a simple W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 On 9/1/2016 at 9:48 AM, jp_stargazer said: I think once the label is on the bottle and follows the curve of the bottle surface, the proportion of empty space to text will look more balanced. It's kind of like the size of Greenland on a flat map (Mercator projection) vs an actual globe. Sixth grade geography example for the win. You were right! Now that I've seen the new bottle shape - a narrower bottle than before - it absolutely looks OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyfish Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 On 9/1/2016 at 6:14 PM, Louisiana said: They can wrap the new bottles in toilet paper as long as the price and flavor remains the same. Seriously I don't care. If it bothers everyone that much then pour the new juice in an old bottle. Problem Solved! I expected many more SBers to express this opinion--we don't care about the bottle shape or the label as long as the bourbon is excellent. C'mon man! Let's focus on what is important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postal Grunt Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 I was in one of the largest liquor stores in a KC suburb and their shelves were almost bare of any Weller whiskey. There were only two 750ml bottles of the Reserve. They posted a note where the bottles should've been that said they were out of most Weller bottles and that the distributor couldn't provide an ETA for new stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryT Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 7 hours ago, Postal Grunt said: I was in one of the largest liquor stores in a KC suburb and their shelves were almost bare of any Weller whiskey. There were only two 750ml bottles of the Reserve. They posted a note where the bottles should've been that said they were out of most Weller bottles and that the distributor couldn't provide an ETA for new stock. Seems like 2 years ago they couldn't give away WSR (I was routinely leaving it behind at $10). I saw one in Kentucky recently at $20 (maybe Kentucky), and when I picked it up to double-check, a clerk remarked "Just got those in yesterday - they go fast!" I had to hold in a laugh as I set it back in it's place (and grabbed a HH 6YR BIB for $12). My guess is this new bottle will make it even more "premium", and add another $3-5 to the price tag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDanner Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 On 9/1/2016 at 1:07 PM, dcbt said: My own anecdotal experience is similar. When I first got into bourbon before I really knew which way was up, I actually held out on buying it for YEARS because I thought it looked cheap. Theoretically, given that it is never available on the shelf anyway, I don't think BT has to do anything to draw more attention to it. Unless this coincides with a price hike as you allude to..... Same here...It just looked like "cheap" bourbon to me. In fact, in a review I left on another site after trying it I said the only negative thing I can say about it is "the bottle and labeling are hella' ugly". I'm really glad I picked it up, though. My favorite wheater by a mile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trufunk Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 When are these hitting the stores? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 11 hours ago, trufunk said: When are these hitting the stores? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Nobody knows because they haven't even run any of the new labels down the bottling line yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny's Bourbon Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Has anyone seen a new bottle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 I saw a facebook post (I think) of a new label WSR on the counter of a liquor store. It had just been purchased. Don't remember where but it suggests they are starting to trickle out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dusty Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 They were scheduled to roll out this month. So far the reaction is that they look nice but functionality has suffered. The closure is similar to the J. Walker line. Flimsy foil caps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surtur Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Hoping the price isn't affected too greatly. The SR is good, no Antique, but I have taken to drinking it down instead of OWA for fear of my bottles running out. Hopefully the new label signifies a new era where the stock they put into production at the start of the boom is beginning to roll out, but I know I'm dreaming there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 10 hours ago, Old Dusty said: They were scheduled to roll out this month. So far the reaction is that they look nice but functionality has suffered. The closure is similar to the J. Walker line. Flimsy foil caps. I saw a family size WSR over the weekend. Didn't notice the cap, but I'm a big fan of the JW enclosures, if that's what they are like. Nice tactile feel, can be printed /decorated for added attractiveness, easy to start and tighten, and the sound is even kinda nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BourbonDrinkingSailor Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Saw a few last week at liquor barn. They were selling for the same old price, and I actually find the new ones pretty attractive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTaylor Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dusty Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 3 hours ago, smokinjoe said: I saw a family size WSR over the weekend. Didn't notice the cap, but I'm a big fan of the JW enclosures, if that's what they are like. Nice tactile feel, can be printed /decorated for added attractiveness, easy to start and tighten, and the sound is even kinda nice. I need to see one in person. The pics look nice. The internet is grumbling about the caps. Something to chat about right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 1 minute ago, Old Dusty said: I need to see one in person. The pics look nice. The internet is grumbling about the caps. Something to chat about right? I think some Beam products use them, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpiz Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 17 minutes ago, smokinjoe said: I think some Beam products use them, too. Good call, that does look like the cap they use on the Beam Bonded. Doesn't have a polished look/feel but it works well enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Tot Posted January 23, 2017 Author Share Posted January 23, 2017 15 hours ago, Surtur said: Hopefully the new label signifies a new era where the stock they put into production at the start of the boom is beginning to roll out, but I know I'm dreaming there. It could also be rolling straight into a deeper warehouse to increase future releases of W12 or VW products. "Or the complete opposite" - Just doin' your work for ya, Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 12 minutes ago, The Black Tot said: It could also be rolling straight into a deeper warehouse to increase future releases of W12 or VW products. "Or the complete opposite" - Just doin' your work for ya, Joe Now, what am supposed to do, dammit?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Tot Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 22 minutes ago, smokinjoe said: Now, what am supposed to do, dammit?!?! You're doing my DRINKING for me while I'm stuck on this boat. Somehow I think you're on the better end of this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I saw that new cap, and my first thought was olive oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Tot Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musekatcher Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Definitely some similarities... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 On January 23, 2017 at 7:08 PM, The Black Tot said: You're doing my DRINKING for me while I'm stuck on this boat. Somehow I think you're on the better end of this... If that's what I'm doing then I most certainly am on the better end... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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