FasterHorses Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Local LS just sent me an email showing off their new Barrell of Blantons. Friends , our Single Barrel of Blanton's is in! Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley was kind enough to select this for us, per our specs. The price for the Single Barrel....... How should i proceed? Nothing special or probably want to grab a few? Should I expect much difference compared to a regular Blantons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy6107 Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 grab 2. open one when you get home. if you like it go grab more for your bunker. if it is nothing special, save the 2nd one for a later date to go back to if the juice of that time period changes for the worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry in WashDC Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 1 minute ago, FasterHorses said: Local LS just sent me an email showing off their new Barrell of Blantons. Friends , our Single Barrel of Blanton's is in! Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley was kind enough to select this for us, per our specs. The price for the Single Barrel....... How should i proceed? Nothing special or probably want to grab a few? Should I expect much difference compared to a regular Blantons? I have NEVER had a bad Blanton's. BUT, depending on the price, and the proof on the "store" pick Blantons, that experience might have me buying basic Blantons instead of the mark-up. I know the local prices well enough that, when faced with a store pick of Blantons recently, I decided that the $3 more per 750 was worth taking the chance. I bought two. I liked it just like I like Blantons generally. If the price difference were greater, I'd take advantage of laws in Wash DC that allow retailers, depending on the type of license they have, to offer prospective buyers tastes of stuff they are selling. When faced with the conundrum you posed, I'd ASK the retailer if local law allows me to taste what is offered. If the answer is "YES", I'd try it. If I liked it, I'd buy it. If not, I'd pass but likely pick up a basic Blantons instead - to keep the retailer sort of happy so I stay on the emailing list. And because I like Blantons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FasterHorses Posted October 6, 2017 Author Share Posted October 6, 2017 The rest of the email said this offering came in cheaper than the regular blantons price..and these bottles will include that savings. I'll see if TN has a similar law as the one you described. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarthQuake Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Blanton's store picks are sort of interesting because every bottle of Blanton's is a single barrel, and I've never had a bad one or even one less than good. So on the one hand it's unlikely to disappoint, on the other it's probably not going to be significantly better than regular Blanton's either. That was the case with the store pick Blanton's I purchased recently, very good, like all the other bottles of Blanton's I've had. Saying all that, if you were planing on getting a bottle of Blanton's anyway, go for the store pick for sure just in case it's extra good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 9 minutes ago, Harry in WashDC said: depending on the price, and the proof on the store pick Aren't all Blanton's bottled at 93 proof, store pick or not? The local here that just got a pick in priced it the same as they do the regular...$65. I didnt buy because I had just bought a regular one the day before at a different store for $57. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 1 minute ago, Clueby said: Aren't all Blanton's bottled at 93 proof, store pick or not? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarthQuake Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 (edited) Yeah, all except for the export market versions, reserve (80), silver (98), gold (103) and straight from the barrel (barrel proof). But these generally can't be found in the US. Edited October 6, 2017 by EarthQuake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeTerp Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 The wording made it seemed like the store didn't even pick the barrel. It sounds like a regular Blanton's to me. I wouldn't expect much of a difference from the regular Balanton's (although there definitely is some variation). That being said if the price was reasonable I'd probably still buy a bottle. Blanton's isn't the most interesting bottle, but I always find it enjoyable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 32 minutes ago, JoeTerp said: The wording made it seemed like the store didn't even pick the barrel. It sounds like a regular Blanton's to me. I wouldn't expect much of a difference from the regular Balanton's (although there definitely is some variation). That being said if the price was reasonable I'd probably still buy a bottle. Blanton's isn't the most interesting bottle, but I always find it enjoyable. This right here. Supposedly Harlan Wheatley picked it. Hmmm......And it was picked "per our specs". What the hell does that mean? BT products are in such demand that I believe that you get what you get. So I don't put much stock in this being amazing, but I also believe that it's decent at a minimum. It's Blanton's. Single barrel variation is expected, but few are terrible. (And I've had one that was terrible). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, FasterHorses said: per our specs I really doubt stores get to have the luxury of demanding certain specs (whatever that means) from BT, especially given how popular Blanton's is these days. But Blanton's is always a good pour, so you might as well, if the price is right. EDIT: Damn @flahute, stop reading my mind! Edited October 6, 2017 by Kane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry in WashDC Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 9 hours ago, Clueby said: Aren't all Blanton's bottled at 93 proof, store pick or not? The local here that just got a pick in priced it the same as they do the regular...$65. I didnt buy because I had just bought a regular one the day before at a different store for $57. All the same proof? Oh, indeed. WHAT was I thinking? Sorry, you all. 9 hours ago, Clueby said: 9 hours ago, Harry in WashDC said: depending on the price, and the proof on the store pick All the same proof? Oh, indeed. WHAT was I thinking? Sorry, you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvd99 Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 16 hours ago, EarthQuake said: Yeah, all except for the export market versions, reserve (80), silver (98), gold (103) and straight from the barrel (barrel proof). But these generally can't be found in the US. All of the exports are available from the usual suspect euro online retailers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Others have pretty much posted what my thoughts are on this subject. But in a nutshell, per our specs means, pick one you think we'll like. Cheers! Joe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FasterHorses Posted October 7, 2017 Author Share Posted October 7, 2017 36 minutes ago, fishnbowljoe said: Others have pretty much posted what my thoughts are on this subject. But in a nutshell, per our specs means, pick one you think we'll like. Cheers! Joe Well i think you have saved me some money when i get back home. My wife doesnt know it but she thanks you. Next time she wont let me go on vacation by myself 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Per our specs translates to..."uh, we'll take anything you're willing to send us". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Tot Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 20 hours ago, fishnbowljoe said: in a nutshell, per our specs means, pick one you think we'll like. Hey!!! They stole my specs!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Tot Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 (edited) "Hey Harlen! We know there's a boom going on and we're running production flat out and you're constantly busy, but we need you to stop everything for an hour today. There's a store in Nashville that wants you to specially select them a barrel. This is officially Buffalo Trace's top priority. Yes, we know we have a tasting team -but the store wants you. Just hit stop on the column stills, we can tell everyone things are going to be allocated for another year. We'll accept the consequences. This comes straight from Sazerac head office" "Just distill the CLIX vodka 158 times instead of 159 today" Edited October 8, 2017 by The Black Tot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDN98 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 On 10/6/2017 at 12:56 AM, flahute said: This right here. Supposedly Harlan Wheatley picked it. Hmmm......And it was picked "per our specs". What the hell does that mean? BT products are in such demand that I believe that you get what you get. So I don't put much stock in this being amazing, but I also believe that it's decent at a minimum. It's Blanton's. Single barrel variation is expected, but few are terrible. (And I've had one that was terrible). If he did indeed pick it, will there be a sticker or something on the bottle proclaiming that the Master Distiller picked it himself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FasterHorses Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share Posted October 8, 2017 20 minutes ago, NDN98 said: If he did indeed pick it, will there be a sticker or something on the bottle proclaiming that the Master Distiller picked it himself? Im headed back home today.. i'll have to check it out tomorrow.. the pics still show all the bottles still in the boxes. Dont know if thats an indicator or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 1 hour ago, NDN98 said: If he did indeed pick it, will there be a sticker or something on the bottle proclaiming that the Master Distiller picked it himself? As a matter of fact, there would be. Cheers! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vosgar Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 10 hours ago, NDN98 said: If he did indeed pick it, will there be a sticker or something on the bottle proclaiming that the Master Distiller picked it himself? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FasterHorses Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 On 10/8/2017 at 9:15 AM, FasterHorses said: Im headed back home today.. i'll have to check it out tomorrow.. the pics still show all the bottles still in the boxes. Dont know if thats an indicator or not There was no mention of Harlan on the sticker.. Just "Single Barrell" and the name of the store. Believe I'll pass this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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