musekatcher Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 All three are still listed at the Beam Suntory website - Old Grand-Dad, Old Overholt and Old Crow. But only two "Old's" at the Beam Global website: https://www.theoldswhiskeys.com/ Old Grand-Dad and Old Overholt. Is this new? Could have sworn all three were on the "Old's" website at one time? Not that big a deal, but given the other statements and retractions, I'm interested in changes in marketing strategies and branding, and wondered if they are trying to distance themselves from Old Crow or something, before its retired or sold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDanner Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 (edited) You are not mistaken. They listed Old Crow as a member of the "Olds" at one time. I haven't visited the site since the beginning of the OGD114 rumors. I don't recall if it was listed then. All I was doing was looking for a "Contact Us" link. In fact if you just do a google search for "The Olds" you get: "The Olds Whiskeys-Old Crow, Old Grand-Dad and Old Overholt" Edited February 20, 2017 by BDanner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Old Crow gone away? If Beam's not careful, this could backfire on them and create a lot of goodwill in the enthusiast community... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFitzWithTheGoldLabel Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 I wish they would sell Old Crow to another distillery. Old Crow used to be drank by elites and they have relegated it to the bottom shelf. I can say without doubt that I think the current incarnation of Old Crow tastes better than Jim Beam white label.Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 1 hour ago, smokinjoe said: Old Crow gone away? If Beam's not careful, this could backfire on them and create a lot of goodwill in the enthusiast community... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limegoldconvertible68 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 It is a shame that something with the linage of Old Crow got turned into bottle shelf swill. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musekatcher Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share Posted February 20, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, OldFitzWithTheGoldLabel said: I wish they would sell Old Crow to another distillery. Old Crow used to be drank by elites and they have relegated it to the bottom shelf. I can say without doubt that I think the current incarnation of Old Crow tastes better than Jim Beam white label. Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk I can't stand to not finish a bottle, and I'm thinking Old Crow might challenge my routine...but I need to give it a try at least. Edited February 20, 2017 by musekatcher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 The guys over at Glenn's Creek (the actual 'old' Old Crow Distillery) would love for Beam to 'give up' this brand! They're currently trying to replicate the old yeast strain by using some residue found at the distillery. Hopefully, with some luck, they will have something similar to the 'old' Old Crow some day (they just won't get to use the name due to present ownership). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limegoldconvertible68 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 45 minutes ago, Paddy said: The guys over at Glenn's Creek (the actual 'old' Old Crow Distillery) would love for Beam to 'give up' this brand! They're currently trying to replicate the old yeast strain by using some residue found at the distillery. Hopefully, with some luck, they will have something similar to the 'old' Old Crow some day (they just won't get to use the name due to present ownership). I don't need another reason to be mad at Suntory Beam but you just gave me one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musekatcher Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share Posted February 20, 2017 32 minutes ago, Paddy said: The guys over at Glenn's Creek (the actual 'old' Old Crow Distillery) would love for Beam to 'give up' this brand! They're currently trying to replicate the old yeast strain by using some residue found at the distillery. Hopefully, with some luck, they will have something similar to the 'old' Old Crow some day (they just won't get to use the name due to present ownership). That's the kind of thing that builds interest, re-establishes a brand, and creates loyalty, especially for those of us who must reclaim everything in defiance of a throw-away world. I'd go $25 for a fifth of re-activated Old Crow, in a 90 proof? How could I not share in the preference of greats like Mark Twain, Abe Lincoln, Henry Clay, and others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 4 minutes ago, musekatcher said: That's the kind of thing that builds interest, re-establishes a brand, and creates loyalty, especially for those of us who must reclaim everything in defiance of a throw-away world. I'd go $25 for a fifth of re-activated Old Crow, in a 90 proof? How could I not share in the preference of greats like Mark Twain, Abe Lincoln, Henry Clay, and others? Wow!! A whole $25 for a re-birthed, epic bourbon loved by many of our country's legends?!?! Your interest, loyalty, and defiance comes cheap! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 I'd bring it back just to see this label again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musekatcher Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share Posted February 20, 2017 29 minutes ago, smokinjoe said: Wow!! A whole $25 for a re-birthed, epic bourbon loved by many of our country's legends?!?! Your interest, loyalty, and defiance comes cheap! Just starting the bidding.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 42 minutes ago, musekatcher said: Just starting the bidding.... Heehee! Touché! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFitzWithTheGoldLabel Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 That's the kind of thing that builds interest, re-establishes a brand, and creates loyalty, especially for those of us who must reclaim everything in defiance of a throw-away world. I'd go $25 for a fifth of re-activated Old Crow, in a 90 proof? How could I not share in the preference of greats like Mark Twain, Abe Lincoln, Henry Clay, and others?I would join you in paying $25 for reactivated Old Crow. Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardsandBourbon Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 I'll up the bid to $28.99. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 1 hour ago, Steve L said: I'd bring it back just to see this label again... If you get to The Beam Distillery, they have some OC stuff in the gift shop, including the tin sign below Also, I'll get a wild hair one day and open this Distilled 1956 Old Crow BIB that I picked up in a store in South Carolina a couple of years ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 ^I'm down for one of those tins. Fantastic. Gotta love them corvids... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emr454 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 If you're waiting for a special day to open that dusty Old Crow, I always say any day I wake up is a special day...Just sayin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFitzWithTheGoldLabel Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 If you get to The Beam Distillery, they have some OC stuff in the gift shop, including the tin sign below Also, I'll get a wild hair one day and open this Distilled 1956 Old Crow BIB that I picked up in a store in South Carolina a couple of years ago. That 56 bottle is gorgeous.Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOwhisky4me Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 I know the world doesn't work this way but... Suntory Beam should give up the rights to Old Crow and turn the name over to the folks at Glenn's Creek. The lineage of that bourbon shouldn't be relegated to bottom shelf mixing whiskey. The gesture would gain Suntory Beam some good press and some positive feelings from we bourbonites in a time when they could use a little. And hopefully the result would be the rebirth of a revered brand and hopefully a resurrected recipe that hasn't been on the shelf for decades. I'm upping the bid for a fifth to $40 because I just plain want it to happen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 If you get to The Beam Distillery, they have some OC stuff in the gift shop, including the tin sign below Also, I'll get a wild hair one day and open this Distilled 1956 Old Crow BIB that I picked up in a store in South Carolina a couple of years ago. Uh...could you call me over when that day comes? Old buddy old pal!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limegoldconvertible68 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 8 hours ago, MOwhisky4me said: I know the world doesn't work this way but... Suntory Beam should give up the rights to Old Crow and turn the name over to the folks at Glenn's Creek. The lineage of that bourbon shouldn't be relegated to bottom shelf mixing whiskey. The gesture would gain Suntory Beam some good press and some positive feelings from we bourbonites in a time when they could use a little. And hopefully the result would be the rebirth of a revered brand and hopefully a resurrected recipe that hasn't been on the shelf for decades. I'm upping the bid for a fifth to $40 because I just plain want it to happen! Considering Old Ripy is selling for $50 per 375ml I'll up the bid to $50 for a full bottle of the near original recipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 If it's any solace, the boy's over at Glenn's Creek did name their still 'Dr. Crowe' (they can get away with that, and I think it's pretty damn appropriate)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 On 2/20/2017 at 4:01 PM, Paddy said: The guys over at Glenn's Creek (the actual 'old' Old Crow Distillery) would love for Beam to 'give up' this brand! They're currently trying to replicate the old yeast strain by using some residue found at the distillery. Hopefully, with some luck, they will have something similar to the 'old' Old Crow some day (they just won't get to use the name due to present ownership). From what I remember as a home brewer; yeasts and some other micro organisms can remain dormant and viable for a long time. Good luck to those folks. Then they have to replicate everything else - or at least more so than Beam. Ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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