Old Grand Dad rumor

[Harry in WashDC]

I AM Harry, and I have this to say about that - What my Brothers in Bourbon (BIBs) said up there, I cannot and will not disagree with.  "Stockpiling" to me means: I STILL have a fear, recognized by me as irrational, that I don't have enough OGD 114, yet, even though I have so many on hand that I'd be embarrassed to tell a fellow SB BIBer how many there are.  "Bunkering" means putting aside in a safe place a sufficient number that I feel comfortable that I have enough to tide me over if rolling shortages pop up and using first in first out and replacing the consumed bottles while awaiting a shortage that may never come.

 

Keep in mind, I intend to drink or share EVERYTHING I buy.  I keep asking myself - I don't have enough 114 for WHAT?

[fishnbowljoe]

1 hour ago, Paddy said:

He won't claim me Joe! 

 

I know the feeling Paddy. Maybe not with Harry, but I've been there too. 

 

As I've said before, I really don't need any more bourbon. I have enough to last me the rest of my life. Still, when I see something I like at a good price/on sale, I can't help it. I give in to all the speculation that I might not see it again any time soon and end up buying a bottle or two. Call it what you will, stockpiling or bunkering, but I'll be darned if I'm gonna run out of something I really like. All I buy will be for my consumption or for sharing with friends, family and/or my fellow members of SB. I've also been known to gift a bottle or two here and there. 

 

FWIW, I bought a couple of bottles of bt on sale a few weeks ago. Yesterday while my wife and I were out grocery shopping for our family Thanksgiving get together, I stopped in the liquor department of the store we were at. (One of my go to stores.)They were out of bt. What can I say? I'm sure glad I bought those bottles now. I'm also glad I left a bottle of bt at my brother and sister in laws, (Where we have our Thansgiving get together at.) and my niece and her husbands house.

 

"Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of the bourbon boom, I shall fear no shortage: for I have bunkered; my bottles and their corks are with me; my Glencairn comforts me." 

 

Cheers and Amen! Joe

[0895]

Went out and bought my 1st ever bottle of 114, just to say that I tried it.   Really hoping I don't like it...

[Flyfish]

10 hours ago, Harry in WashDC said:

I AM Harry, and I have this to say about that - What my Brothers in Bourbon (BIBs) said up there, I cannot and will not disagree with.  "Stockpiling" to me means: I STILL have a fear, recognized by me as irrational, that I don't have enough OGD 114, yet, even though I have so many on hand that I'd be embarrassed to tell a fellow SB BIBer how many there are.  "Bunkering" means putting aside in a safe place a sufficient number that I feel comfortable that I have enough to tide me over if rolling shortages pop up and using first in first out and replacing the consumed bottles while awaiting a shortage that may never come.

 

Keep in mind, I intend to drink or share EVERYTHING I buy.  I keep asking myself - I don't have enough 114 for WHAT?

Well, we all need to stockpile and bunker before the hoarders get it all. And when my bunker runs dry, I'll remember your promise to share.

[Scroni]

This is too bad, I have only tried this bourbon once, a 2013 from what I can tell and did enjoy it (the 114 didn't do as well for me). I'll have to check around the area for some before it's gone for good!

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[ratcheer]

I'm also hoping the rumor is false, too. To me, without going to a top-tier bottling such as Booker's, OGD is Beam's best offering.

 

Tim

[flahute]

7 hours ago, Scroni said:

This is too bad, I have only tried this bourbon once, a 2013 from what I can tell and did enjoy it (the 114 didn't do as well for me). I'll have to check around the area for some before it's gone for good!

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6 hours ago, ratcheer said:

I'm also hoping the rumor is false, too. To me, without going to a top-tier bottling such as Booker's, OGD is Beam's best offering.

 

Tim

Only the 114 is going away.

The BIB is safe for now.

[Scroni]

My mistake obviously read this wrong. Still sucks as I know a lot of people like the 114...

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[kcgumbohead]

I like the BiB but I love the 114 the biggest difference for me is a bitter tag on the finish of the BiB that I do not find on the 114. I have been accumulating 114s over the last few months and will continue until it's gone. Damn shame that it is going away at all as it is the best of the OGD offerings.

[Whiskey Dick]

I never really cared for the BIB OGD. I thought it would be interesting, though, when the label changed a while back, to see how long it took for the old labels to be replaced on the shelves by the new label. I found it surprisingly quick, which to me meant that OGD has a much larger fan base than I suspected. Sad to see the demise of its best, yet often unknown, iteration.

[0895]

On 11/20/2016 at 9:45 PM, 0895 said:

Went out and bought my 1st ever bottle of 114, just to say that I tried it.   Really hoping I don't like it...

 

dang it.... its good.

I get it now.  This is delicious for $21.00

[whiskey buyer]

I haven't heard the rumors, but I know I have not been able to get the OGD in the 1.75 for months now.

[Bbstout]

I think I have an OGD 114 hoarding problem. Although I am reminded on the need to stock up every time I walk by my last 3 bottles of Very Old Rare 8 year Heaven Hill and remember it was not that long ago you could find a sipper for $14.

[Richnimrod]

1 hour ago, Bbstout said:

I think I have an OGD 114 hoarding problem.

I know I have an OGD 114 hoarding problem.     Here's the Problem:  I can't find enough of it at a price I used to pay just a year or so ago!   HA!

[fishnbowljoe]

7 hours ago, Bbstout said:

I think I have an OGD 114 hoarding problem. Although I am reminded on the need to stock up every time I walk by my last 3 bottles of Very Old Rare 8 year Heaven Hill and remember it was not that long ago you could find a sipper for $14.

 

I picked up a few bottles of the VROHH 8 yr a few years ago on the way back home from a vacation out west. I wish I'd bought a few more.  That was a great bourbon at a truly reasonable price.

 

Cheers! Joe

[Bbstout]

On November 29, 2016 at 6:00 PM, fishnbowljoe said:

 

I picked up a few bottles of the VROHH 8 yr a few years ago on the way back home from a vacation out west. I wish I'd bought a few more.  That was a great bourbon at a truly reasonable price.

 

Cheers! Joe

Nice!

 

Bumping this post as friendly reminder, especially to new bourbon drinkers. Stock up! Bourbon of this quality is a thing of the near past. This is the last quality near BP you will find for Under $20. Every time I go to the LS I have to pick up a bottle. The picture above makes me do it.

[smokinjoe]

4 minutes ago, Bbstout said:

Bourbon of this quality is a thing of the near past.

Absolutely, hogwash.

[mosugoji64]

7 hours ago, smokinjoe said:

Absolutely, hogwash.

 

But, what do you really think, Joe?   Very true. We still have plenty of fantastic bourbon to choose from out there. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. You just might have to pay a little more attention to what you're buying.

[BDanner]

On 11/29/2016 at 7:00 PM, fishnbowljoe said:

 

I picked up a few bottles of the VROHH 8 yr a few years ago on the way back home from a vacation out west. I wish I'd bought a few more.  That was a great bourbon at a truly reasonable price.

 

Cheers! Joe

Those Heaven Hill bottles are a thing of beauty. Never seen those before. They should return to that label immediately!

[Bbstout]

On 12/5/2016 at 9:37 PM, smokinjoe said:

Absolutely, hogwash.

I should have said quality at a low price. There is a lot of good bourbon out there but at inflated prices. I'm guessing OGD 114 gets rebranded at a much higher price.

[smokinjoe]

5 minutes ago, Bbstout said:

I should have said quality at a low price. There is a lot of good bourbon out there but at inflated prices. I'm guessing OGD 114 gets rebranded at a much higher price.

You could start a poll for options of good/quality bourbons available at "non"-inflated prices, and have a dozen by morning.

[GaryT]

5 hours ago, smokinjoe said:

You could start a poll for options of good/quality bourbons available at "non"-inflated prices, and have a dozen by morning.

 

What, like 1792, BT, OGD BIB, AAA 10*, HH6BIB, WT101, Ezra Brooks 101?  

[BFerguson]

 

I picked up a few bottles of the VROHH 8 yr a few years ago on the way back home from a vacation out west. I wish I'd bought a few more.  That was a great bourbon at a truly reasonable price.

 

Cheers! Joe

I as sad to see his go. Flew under the radar in state, and I rushed to pick it up when it was d/c'd. Naught it between $9.99 and $13.99. A steal for a mellow sipper and mixer.

Like others have said, pretty cool old time label to boot!

Those were the good ole days.....

B

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[mosugoji64]

13 hours ago, GaryT said:

 

What, like 1792, BT, OGD BIB, AAA 10*, HH6BIB, WT101, Ezra Brooks 101?  

 

Gary, have you tried AAA 10* since the 36-month (or whatever it is) age statement popped up? You and I seemed to be about the only ones who thought the old 10* compared favorably to the 10-year so I'm curious as to how it's holding up.

[GaryT]

24 minutes ago, mosugoji64 said:

 

Gary, have you tried AAA 10* since the 36-month (or whatever it is) age statement popped up? You and I seemed to be about the only ones who thought the old 10* compared favorably to the 10-year so I'm curious as to how it's holding up.

 

I haven't Brian.  I actually haven't bought a bottle of that in a while (not because of anything wrong with it, but just for a lack of space!!)  But, you know, for science, I'll keep my eyes open and try to track one down