Not_That_Fancy Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 I’m still new so bare with me... As I search for different bottles to add to my bar and bunker... does a signed bottle mean it’s worth being behind the elusive counter? You know where they “keep the good stuff” . Yes that is sarcastic. But I’m honestly curious what’s everyone’s thoughts on a bottle if it’s signed? this bottle my sister found for me today made me ask the question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearmoon247 Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 Im not sure if they are worth much more than a regular bottle. Pretty sure an Al Young signed bottle might have more value than a non-signed at this point. I have a bottle that is special to me from our trip to KY. Freddie Johnson signed a bottle of Eagle Rare for us at the Distillery. It was pretty awesome. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richnimrod Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 Signed bottles are certainly something many of us cherish. I have a few of 'em, and wouldn't think of parting with 'em. As to "worth" or value I have no idea about that sort of thing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not_That_Fancy Posted March 8, 2020 Author Share Posted March 8, 2020 Thanks for the info fellas. I tried finding who signed this one with no luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardsandBourbon Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 I've got an Al Young signed small batch and a Fred Noe signed KC SiB PS. It's the same bourbon that was in the other bottles, just signed by those two, so I doubt they're worth any additional $'s. They are however neat to have. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vosgar Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 (edited) To me, the personalized signed bottles I have like these mean a lot more to me than a bottle picked up at a store or distillery gift shop signed by the Master Distiller. They came from an event or barrel selection where I had a chance to talk with the guys and gave me some fond memories I won't forget. Being personalized, they're worthless to anyone else (unless their name is Gary) and I don't care. Would they be worth more if I had just had them sign their name? Maybe, but again, I don't care. My only issue is that for some reason I don't want to open and enjoy them, but that's my problem Edited March 9, 2020 by Vosgar 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.B. Babington Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 Friend of mine has an old label Virginia Gentleman bottle signed by A. Smith Bowman from back when Bowman was at Sunset Farms. At the time, my friend was policeman/detective that moonlighted as a Bowman bodyguard. Bowman normally went out with 2. My friend loved it, if they went for steak he got steak, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 20 hours ago, Richnimrod said: Signed bottles are certainly something many of us cherish. I have a few of 'em, and wouldn't think of parting with 'em. As to "worth" or value I have no idea about that sort of thing. Same. Lots of sentimental value, from the memories of the distilleries that we visited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 On 3/8/2020 at 4:04 PM, Vosgar said: To me, the personalized signed bottles I have like these mean a lot more to me than a bottle picked up at a store or distillery gift shop signed by the Master Distiller. They came from an event or barrel selection where I had a chance to talk with the guys and gave me some fond memories I won't forget. Being personalized, they're worthless to anyone else (unless their name is Gary) and I don't care. Would they be worth more if I had just had them sign their name? Maybe, but again, I don't care. My only issue is that for some reason I don't want to open and enjoy them, but that's my problem Jim and Al are the best. (Still can't process that Al is no longer with us). 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berto Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 They're cool mementos of an event but beyond that I got nothing. I can't imagine not opening a bottle I spent my hard earned money on just because it's signed. I bought it to drink. The folks attempting to sell signed bottles for higher prices, whether at retail or on the black market, are clowns. The signature doesn't make the contents taste better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richnimrod Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 1 hour ago, berto said: They're cool mementos of an event but beyond that I got nothing. I can't imagine not opening a bottle I spent my hard earned money on just because it's signed. I bought it to drink. The folks attempting to sell signed bottles for higher prices, whether at retail or on the black market, are clowns. The signature doesn't make the contents taste better. Note: None of my signed bottles are unopened. I agree about the signatures being symbolic of whatever importance one wishes to attach; but none of mine seem to be tastier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Loblaw Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Signed bottles are not my jam, but I can see the appeal for sentimental reasons. The idea that it increases the value in an already overinflated market? No way. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FacePlant Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 A few years ago this guys comes in the local LS and chats briefly with the owner. He asked the owner if he could sign a few bottles and the proprietor says sure go ahead. The fellow heads down the bourbon isle and grabs up a bottle of Buffalo Trace and signs it. The LS owner grins and thinks "yeah this guys is going to sign some bottles". Guess stranger things have happened? After the guy leaves the owner is curious and takes a look. Sure enough about a dozen on his handles of BT were signed. Until then he had never met Harlen Wheatly. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako254 Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 I have a few signed bottles. A 101 Jimmy and Eddie signed on one of Jimmys last trips. I’ll probably hang on to that. Eddie signed an RR10 that I use as a decanter. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCwhammie Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 I have one bottle of RR10 that Jimmy signed almost 3 years ago. It's long been empty, but I still have the bottle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardsandBourbon Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 10 hours ago, FacePlant said: A few years ago this guys comes in the local LS and chats briefly with the owner. He asked the owner if he could sign a few bottles and the proprietor says sure go ahead. The fellow heads down the bourbon isle and grabs up a bottle of Buffalo Trace and signs it. The LS owner grins and thinks "yeah this guys is going to sign some bottles". Guess stranger things have happened? After the guy leaves the owner is curious and takes a look. Sure enough about a dozen on his handles of BT were signed. Until then he had never met Harlen Wheatly. Cool story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 On 3/10/2020 at 10:18 PM, FacePlant said: A few years ago this guys comes in the local LS and chats briefly with the owner. He asked the owner if he could sign a few bottles and the proprietor says sure go ahead. The fellow heads down the bourbon isle and grabs up a bottle of Buffalo Trace and signs it. The LS owner grins and thinks "yeah this guys is going to sign some bottles". Guess stranger things have happened? After the guy leaves the owner is curious and takes a look. Sure enough about a dozen on his handles of BT were signed. Until then he had never met Harlen Wheatly. That guy was a fake. There are numerous reports of a guy posing as Harlen Wheatly who randomly drops in liquor stores around the country and asks to sign bottles out of the blue. He’s actually a plastic salesman, or something. He usually looks for gullible looking dopes as his marks. Guthrie at Toddies caught on to it and threatened to blow his head off if he ever stepped foot in his store again. There’s security camera footage of it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Are you sure that Guthrie didn’t threaten to blow his head off unless he signed more bottles? Biba! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 16 minutes ago, fishnbowljoe said: Are you sure that Guthrie didn’t threaten to blow his head off unless he signed more bottles? Biba! Joe Nah. He tried that once with Jimmy Russell. Didn’t work... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCwhammie Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 7 hours ago, smokinjoe said: Nah. He tried that once with Jimmy Russell. Didn’t work... Jimmy is an absolute delight. I need to print this, frame it, and hang it above my whiskey shelf. Might as well get a print of Johnny Cash flying the bird also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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