DrinkyBanjo Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 There is a bottle of this on eBay starting at $150. I've never tried this but I know it's quite rare these days. Anyone care to share some feelings about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rughi Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Welcome,As you become comfortable at navigating around the website, you will find the search function. I found this thread using the keywords "weller 19" that should be of interest to you, and there are many more, most comparing one bourbon to another that wouldn't be titled "Weller 19" but would have it in the body of the text.Weller 19 tasting Also, you didn't ask this question, but many new posters ask for advice on how much they should pay/sell for bourbon on ebay. Of course, it's probably illegal, but that seems to only be a wink-wink proposition for many. The following by Chuck Cowdery would only be partially applicable to your case but should be your first read on the value of whiskey in the marketplace. Values of Old Bourbon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyc Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 He has 0 bids and 4 days to go, with a starting bid of $150.00. I'll be interested to see how it plays out. I was going to say I didn't care much for this Bourbon , and I don't. From rereading the link Rughi provided it looks like I liked it fine at one point. I think Tim reported finding Weller 19 for 200 at a liquor store in Ky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendaj Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Drinky, This Bourbon has long been one of my personal favorites. On the other hand, several folks with very educated palates disagree. There you have the beauty that is Bourbon... . Dawn (luv2hunt) was kind enough to score a bottle for me a few months ago. (Side note here: Dawn, you are amazing!!) I intend to bring it to the gazebo. However, I have trouble paying $150 for a bottle of anything. There's too many fine Bourbons available for reasonable money to get that carried away... Bj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2hunt Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 OK wait a minute....I didn't score a bottle of Weller 19 for Brenda.....it was a 12yr old WT I've never tasted the Weller 19, but I do have two unopened bottles. Don't ask how I got the second bottle....I'm still recovering from the embarassment! Looking forward to tasting it in Sept! Dawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendaj Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 OK wait a minute....I didn't score a bottle of Weller 19 for Brenda.....it was a 12yr old WT I've never tasted the Weller 19, but I do have two unopened bottles. Don't ask how I got the second bottle....I'm still recovering from the embarassment! Looking forward to tasting it in Sept! Dawn Oh Gawd, yes...you are exactly right... . I feel so very stupid. Fact is, I haven't picked up that bottle of Turkey yet. My daughter is holding it hostage until September (so there's no chance of me popping the cork... ). Dawn, I do have an open bottle of Weller 19 that I'll bring to the gazebo. Maybe we can taste them side by side. That said, you know I've gotta ask how you got that second bottle... If you don't want to share it in writing, maybe you'll share that story at the gazebo... And, FWIW you're still pretty amazing! Bj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNbourbon Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 ...Don't ask how I got the second bottle....I'm still recovering from the embarassment!.. Some 'crazy woman' bought 'em out from under me before I could get back there! I'm claiming a taste in Bardstown as a finder's fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2hunt Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 I beg to differ.... The real story is that some "outspoken" woman wormed her way out of the store with a good deal in hand.....and then some "crazy" man proves her "rantings" wrong the very next day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeNell Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Weller 19 at $150 doesn't seen entirely bonkers. It is a bit high, IMHO. I must say that I hate to see this go above $100. It's a nice whiskey, and we look forward to having a celebration with all the Wellers that we can get our hands on someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr8erdane Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 It doesn't matter who bids on it, someone will snipe it with 5 seconds left in my experience. But fear not, recently licking my wounds after being sniped on a bottle I had been the high and only bidder on for all but 5 seconds of an auction I chanced upon my biggest steal so far. I found an ebay store with a bottle of Pappy 23 with (had to be a typo) a "buy it now" price of $99.00. A deal in itself, I got it today and it's a Lawrenceburg bottling. Jackpot!!!!!! So never dispair eBay shoppers, sometimes you have to take a step back to stagger two steps forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 I bought my last bottle about 18 months ago for $42, and I left a half-dozen on the shelf Of course they are long gone now Honestly, I don't care too much for the Weller 19yo. Seems very woody and astringent to me. But what a missed investment opportunity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 I had a similar experience here in Lexington at the Liquor Barn. One day, out of nowhere, there were 5 bottles of Hirsch 20yo behind the glass case. Now that was remarkable enough considering I had never seen any Hirsch product for sale there before. Then came the amazing part: $85/ea They had to be mis-marked, but I bought them all before the "problem" could be fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillman Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Now that's a stash. There are a number of candidates for best whiskey in America and I'd put that one right at the top. Other candidates: Elmer T. Lee, Elijah Craig 18 year old, Very Old Barton 90 proof, Old Rip Van Winkle 12 and 13 year old ryes, and Jim Beam Black Label but only when I drink it at Talbott's in Bardstown. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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