MattB Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 I picked up two bottles of this at the NH packy last night (18.99 each--no tax). One pour into it and I like it pretty well. While I didn't get spinach or asparagus, I did get pronounced red-hot cinnamon candies, and a bit of a minty/herbal note. Not as smooth as some bourbons, but no pucker factor, either, and very tasty. I understand that this bottling is limited. Anyone know if there will be more of it released in the year to come, or is this it for a while? There were three or four more bottles on the shelf . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillman Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 When I tasted it the predominant impression was that of fresh wood. I noticed the spices and pepper but they seemed somewhat restrained. Maybe I need to try it again, but set against so many fine products from BT it seemed somewhat lesser.Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rancastle Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Pappy 15 & Saz Jr. being bottled today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeK Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 I picked up two bottles of this at the NH packy last night (18.99 each--no tax). I understand that this bottling is limited. Anyone know if there will be more of it released in the year to come, or is this it for a while? There were three or four more bottles on the shelf . . .My impression was that it would be limited for now. I actually snapped up the last couple bottles in NH a couple months back. I see that NH has a ton of it again, so the supply must not be too thin.It's great stuff.Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virus_Of_Life Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 With this becoming, and I know I'll get ridiculed for saying this, one of my "10 favorite whiskeys" I really do hope they keep producing this stuff! I just love it for some reason and want to buy a case to put away, but until I find a place to live and a storage unit to store some stuff I can't buy any more whiskey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimmyBoston Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 I just picked up my first bottle of Sazerac Jr today. I already own the 18 and it is one of my favorite whiskeys. I'm only on the first pour but I don't think the Jr will be making it to my favorites. Hopefully this will change. First the nose, this is one of my favorite noses I've ever smelled. I can't even put it into words, but it makes me happy. I also enjoy the palate and mouthfeel, and its been explained by others on this thread much better than my meager skills can articulate. Now to the aftertaste, I just don't like it, fortunately it is (as Tim stated earler) crisp and clean. But I'm detected a little too much cut glass and something remenescent of very minerally rich top soil. And one other flavor that is very familiar but I can't put my finger on it at the moment. Well, anyway, I got this bottle for 13 bucks (not on sale) and for the price it is a good rye to have in one's collection. I do have to admit though, the more I sip, the more I do like the Jr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebraska Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 s-p-i-n-a-c-h I've come to really enjoy Saz JR, especially when I feel I need to eat more green leafy vegetables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamber Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I just picked up my first bottle of Sazerac Jr today. I already own the 18 and it is one of my favorite whiskeys. I'm only on the first pour but I don't think the Jr will be making it to my favorites. Hopefully this will change. First the nose, this is one of my favorite noses I've ever smelled. I can't even put it into words, but it makes me happy. I also enjoy the palate and mouthfeel, and its been explained by others on this thread much better than my meager skills can articulate. Now to the aftertaste, I just don't like it, fortunately it is (as Tim stated earler) crisp and clean. But I'm detected a little too much cut glass and something remenescent of very minerally rich top soil. And one other flavor that is very familiar but I can't put my finger on it at the moment. Well, anyway, I got this bottle for 13 bucks (not on sale) and for the price it is a good rye to have in one's collection. I do have to admit though, the more I sip, the more I do like the Jr.I've had an almost identical experience with this rye. On first tasting I thought - nice but a bit spoilt by the 'black pepper' and 'dirt' finish. Pikesville has that earthy / mineral quality also. Bottle is half gone now and I'm enjoying it a lot more. However, as it's about the same price as VWFRR, I wont be buying another bottle in a hurry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I've had an almost identical experience with this rye. On first tasting I thought - nice but a bit spoilt by the 'black pepper' and 'dirt' finish. Pikesville has that earthy / mineral quality also. Bottle is half gone now and I'm enjoying it a lot more. However, as it's about the same price as VWFRR, I wont be buying another bottle in a hurry.I don't know about elsewhere, but VWFRR just hit the shelves again in Lexington for about $44. That's almost $20 higher than it was last time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
contrarian Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I don't know about elsewhere, but VWFRR just hit the shelves again in Lexington for about $44. That's almost $20 higher than it was last time.Yikes!! I just asked my local folks to order some for me, but if it's $44 there, it's gonna be $64 here. :bigeyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesbassdad Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 In that event perhaps you will find comfort in the lyrics of Don McLean's song, "The More You Pay, The More It's Worth."Seriously, for a while VWFRR was at the top of my list of favorites. I've all but stopped drinking it (I can't recall the last time) because my stash is almost gone. I guess what I'm saying is this, from my prespective if Booker's and Blanton's are worth around $50, then maybe VWFRR is worth $44 or even $64.Yours truly,Dave Morefield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeluka Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Are you all telling me that on Long Island where I pay $10-30 more a bottle compared to the rest of you, I got a break finally. I recently paid $32 for VWFRR here on LI.:bigeyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Could be old stock that hasn't turned over in a while. It showed up here late last week. The shelves had been empty for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeluka Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Could be old stock that hasn't turned over in a while. It showed up here late last week. The shelves had been empty for a while.No this was about 3 weeks ago and I'm in this store all the time. They had just recieved a shipment. I was hoping the BTEC would be in that shipment. No Luck on the BETC but I did score the VWFRR and some Pappy 15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 No this was about 3 weeks ago and I'm in this store all the time. They had just recieved a shipment. I was hoping the BTEC would be in that shipment. No Luck on the BETC but I did score the VWFRR and some Pappy 15.So did the price go up any? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeluka Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Nope, $32 for the VWFRR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
contrarian Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Well, Binny's had a couple of VW rye at $39.99 so I ordered those and, with the money I "saved", I bought eight other bottles of whiskey....Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamber Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Well the VWFRR is £34 (around $60) here and the Sazerac is £30 (around $52.50). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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