cowdery Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 I think Binny's is a big enough retailer to be able to get whatever it wants. That's exactly what it is. Along those lines, Buffalo Trace is not in Illinois yet, but Sam's and Binny's have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdery Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Yep, all of the above to which, in Kentucky, I would add Very Old Barton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillman Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 I will state flat out that Very Old Barton is amongst the top 5 bourbons in America, at any price. That it is - so far - offered at a near bottom shelf price is an anomaly and rare boon for consumers.Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BourbonitisBlues Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 Okay, this is the biggest surprise I've had since logging on to this site. The seemingly wide-spread appreciation for VOB. My first reaction is ...WHAT? ARE YOU KIDDING ME? I've always considered VOB nearly intolorable. But I will admit that my opinion is based in large part on a few very bad college drinking experiences! I seem to remember something about half-pints of VOB chased with Big Red! HA! HA! Seriously, this does make me want to give it another try. After all college has been more than a few years ago.BourbonitisBlues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdery Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 Try the Bottled-in-bond. You won't be disappointed. I would compare it favorably to Old Forester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNbourbon Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 I'm in neither camp regarding VOB. I didn't care for it my first try, which was early on in my bourbon adventures. After reading the recent raves here, I figured I'd give it another think and purchased a liter of VOB BIB. I can drink it without hating it, but it doesn't send me into paroxysms of glee, either.I'll continue to spend a little more for stuff I like better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr8erdane Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 Also the other biggie online, Randalls (internetwine.com) has both and is located just east of St Louis in Illinois. As I say often though, they are VERY proud of most of their selections and you pay for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgonano Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 Must say I am jealous of people who are paying $12.99 for Buffalo Trace. Chuck, I believe Gary is once again touting the Montgomery County sale prices. This week you can get EVSB for $14.99 and WTRB for $22.95. That could qualify them for "best tasting bargain bourbons". Otherwise I vote for Old Forester 100 and W.L. Weller 12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgonano Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 you can get EVSB That's Ewan Villiams Single Barrel. Oops, Evan Williams Single Barrel for $14.99 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdery Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 And did you mean WTRB (Rare Breed) or WTRR (Russell's Reserve)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradox Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 The Montgomery County Webpage says Rare Breed. Man, I wish my local store ran sales like this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdery Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 Good sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgonano Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 Mark, Thanks for the help. Actually it's not my local store but most of our Maryland, D.C. and Virginia SB.com members seem to find their way to one of the outlets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleblank Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 A bourbon that doesn't get much mention here but has gotten some acclaim elsewhere is the Evan Williams 1783 10yo. It was recently introduced here in Texas at about $10 per 750ml. That makes it about $2 more than EW 7yo, but well worth the extra $2. It has the HH "mentholyptus" going but in a smooth, rounded profile at 86 proof.Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelshare Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 We'll second that one. In VA, the 1.75L is a great deal when it's on sale - usually about $22. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrel_Proof Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 The Montgomery County Webpage says Rare Breed. Man, I wish my local store ran sales like this! I especially like this website for placing the Bourbons at the top of the list, where they belong, and the S*****es just above the Lemoncello and Lemon Cream at the bottom, right where they belong, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackkeno Posted July 4, 2004 Share Posted July 4, 2004 Here in Las Vegas, even in the largest liquor stores (which otherwise have a decent selection of bourbon and other whiskey) I've only seen one BIB bourbon!. I think it might have been Barton's. I recently picked up Old Forester 100 proof because it's bin was still labeled BIB, only to find (at home) the label no longer states this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdery Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 Brown-Forman took the BIB designation off the 100 proof Old Forester because they felt no one understood the term, i.e., it was irrelevant to consumers. They assure me, however, that it still meets all of the requirements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vision Posted July 7, 2004 Share Posted July 7, 2004 I'm in the middle of this process. To me, cheap bourbon is $15 or less. I have yet to try Weller 12yo, Ancient Ancient Age 10, Buffalo Trace. Hope to come across them soon. But I don't think you can beat Rebel Yell for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNbourbon Posted July 7, 2004 Share Posted July 7, 2004 You're absolutely right. I have Hirsch 16yo, Weller 12yo, JB Black, Black Maple Hill 16yo, AAA 10yo and Stagg '03 among bottles open right now on my shelf -- right alongside my liter of Rebel Yell. The quality of bourbon today, like wine generally, is such that you can price shop without worry -- you're still going to get something drinkable. Rebel Yell's a good example. It's good enough that the dirt-cheap price make you feel like you're getting away with something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedVette Posted July 10, 2004 Share Posted July 10, 2004 The best deal I have found yet, $8.99 for a bottle of Old Forester 86 while I was traveling in LA last week. Tasty stuff. My previous lowball favorite was Old Weller, but this eclipsed that handily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bourbaki_Bourbon Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 I think this a great thread to study as a cash-strapped novice. Buffalo Trace and Old Weller 107 Antique have been the two bourbons that essentially served as my introduction to the beverage, only just within the last year. I'm glad to see that both have been mentioned here frequently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian12069 Posted July 21, 2004 Author Share Posted July 21, 2004 Weller 107 is VERY GOOD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelshare Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 We agree with you - the Old Weller Antique 107 is a very nice bourbon, especially for the price! The 12 yo is very popular here (deservedly so), but we like the Antique just as much if not more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGB3 Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 I too vote for Old Weller Antique; it's how I end most work days. Has anyone noticed what i think is an error on the front label? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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