cdcdguy Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Ok, I rarely buy stuff I haven't heard of or researched . My local store just got only 2 of these in. We know nothing about it. Anyone have info.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledInBond Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 It's a Campari product made at Wild Turkey, part of their "Whiskey Barons Collection" that their marketing folks are telling people is pre-prohibition in some way a la Diageo marketing. It is a 7 year age stated Wild Turkey bourbon they are charging a premium for. Haven't tried it so I can't comment on how it tastes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdcdguy Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 35 minutes ago, BottledInBond said: It's a Campari product made at Wild Turkey, part of their "Whiskey Barons Collection" that their marketing folks are telling people is pre-prohibition in some way a la Diageo marketing. It is a 7 year age stated Wild Turkey bourbon they are charging a premium for. Haven't tried it so I can't comment on how it tastes. Yeah, it was pretty expensive,40 dollars for the 375. I don't usually chase crafty bourbons, but it wasn't a big investment. I love Wild Turkey, so maybe I will enjoy this one too. Thanks for your info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 If your a Wild Turkey fan it would be interesting to see how you like it against standard WT101. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFan Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 5 hours ago, cdcdguy said: Yeah, it was pretty expensive,40 dollars for the 375. I don't usually chase crafty bourbons, but it wasn't a big investment. I love Wild Turkey, so maybe I will enjoy this one too. Thanks for your info. This was a Va ABC lottery selection a few months ago that must've been a dud. And at $59.99 for a 375 it's not hard to see why. Not many must've entered the lottery as there are many bottles now available at stores all around me. (thanks to their handy website). Old Ripy was the companion offering in that lottery (same size and price) and is also readily available nearby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdcdguy Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 1 hour ago, DCFan said: This was a Va ABC lottery selection a few months ago that must've been a dud. And at $59.99 for a 375 it's not hard to see why. Not many must've entered the lottery as there are many bottles now available at stores all around me. (thanks to their handy website). Old Ripy was the companion offering in that lottery (same size and price) and is also readily available nearby. Well at 40.00 I guess I got a buy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeTen Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 11 hours ago, cdcdguy said: Well at 40.00 I guess I got a buy! Local TW has the Bond & Lillard at $49.99/375ml and the Old Ripy at $43.99/375ml OTD. Easy pass ($100 & $88/750ml!) and spent $80 on a bunker back-up of Barrell Bourbon #11 750ml instead ($5 more than the first bottle I bought). And me likee WT . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdcdguy Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 3 hours ago, GeeTen said: Local TW has the Bond & Lillard at $49.99/375ml and the Old Ripy at $43.99/375ml OTD. Easy pass ($100 & $88/750ml!) and spent $80 on a bunker back-up of Barrell Bourbon #11 750ml instead ($5 more than the first bottle I bought). And me likee WT . . . . Sounds like you did good! But seems like folks here have passed on my overpriced bourbon. Hope I have all ears when I do a review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDN98 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 14 minutes ago, cdcdguy said: Sounds like you did good! But seems like folks here have passed on my overpriced bourbon. Hope I have all ears when I do a review! Definitely interested in what you think. I too passed because of the price of a 375 mL bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarthQuake Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 (edited) I picked up the Old Ripy (for $50 I think from a Binny's). Yes, it's expensive for a 375mm. It's also fantastic, probably my favorite WT bottling. It has a good amount of tannic oak which I really enjoy, balanced well with the typical sweetness and baking space, with just a slight bit of rye kick that I would expect in WT juice. I like Old Ripy Better than WTMK 17 (which I found surprisingly hot and rough). I should pick up another bottle of Russell's Reserve Single Barrel and do a side by side, from memory I like the Old Ripy better but it's been 6 months or so since I finished the bottle of RRSB. I haven't tried the Bond & Lillard, but am curious to know what others think of it. Edited July 22, 2017 by EarthQuake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Yeah I just saw OR and B&L at a store this morning for $80 each! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFan Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 7 minutes ago, Clueby said: Yeah I just saw OR and B&L at a store this morning for $80 each! And at that price I bet it'll be there the next time you go there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdcdguy Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 1 hour ago, Clueby said: Yeah I just saw OR and B&L at a store this morning for $80 each! So, they sell the regular size bottle? I have only seen the small one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFan Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 13 minutes ago, cdcdguy said: So, they sell the regular size bottle? I have only seen the small one. No it's a LE only sold in 375. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdcdguy Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 So my next question. When I review it, should I do it here since we are talking about it, or what did you open today, or what are you drinking summer 2017??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 4 hours ago, cdcdguy said: So, they sell the regular size bottle? I have only seen the small one. Nope..they were 375s. $79.99! Nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFan Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 1 hour ago, cdcdguy said: So my next question. When I review it, should I do it here since we are talking about it, or what did you open today, or what are you drinking summer 2017??? Here's fine since so much has been written about it already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 1 hour ago, cdcdguy said: So my next question. When I review it, should I do it here since we are talking about it, or what did you open today, or what are you drinking summer 2017??? Wherever you want, though I'd recommend the what are you drinking thread to get the most eyeballs on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdcdguy Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 1 hour ago, flahute said: Wherever you want, though I'd recommend the what are you drinking thread to get the most eyeballs on it. That's what I think I will do. May crack it open tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 1 hour ago, cdcdguy said: That's what I think I will do. May crack it open tonight. Yeah, it has been a little maligned by the bourbon community since the Russell's weren't involved and it is being touted as a limited edition. But, the fact remains, we all have different preferences and perspectives. I have seen the price range from $39.99 to $49.99. It will be great to read your thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdcdguy Posted July 24, 2017 Author Share Posted July 24, 2017 On July 22, 2017 at 8:48 PM, mbroo5880i said: Yeah, it has been a little maligned by the bourbon community since the Russell's weren't involved and it is being touted as a limited edition. But, the fact remains, we all have different preferences and perspectives. I have seen the price range from $39.99 to $49.99. It will be great to read your thoughts. They have now been posted in the what are you enjoying section on July 22! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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