sc500mbsc Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 As a new user, I have noticed the use of acronymes and abbreviations is prevasive. could someone point me to a dictionary or source that will translate these for me. Down here in Alabama, my access to rare and exotic bottles is limited, but my travels will allow me to collect from across the country, so recomenndations for sources of unique bourbons will also be appreciated.Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barturtle Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Hmm interesting challenge, I assume the abbrievations that we use for bottling names is what you're looking for, I'll try. Here goes(in no particular order):VVOF. Very Very Old FitzgeraldVSOF. Very Special Old Fitzgerald 12yoORVW. Old Rip Van Winkle (several ages/proofs)WLW William Larue Weller 12yo barrel proofVOB Very Old BartonFR Four RosesOB Old BardstownVROHH Very Rare Old Heaven Hill (I may Be the only one using this)Lot B. Van Winkle Special Reserve 12yo Lot BPappy. Pappy Van Winkle 15/20/23yoOGD. Old Grand DadBH. Basil HaydenKC Knob CreekBMH Black Maple HillMM Makers MarkSW, S-W. Stitzel-WellerKBF Kentucky Bourbon FestivalKBD Kentucky Bourbon DistillersOC Old CharterSaz Jr. Sazerac Straight Rye (with no age statement)Saz/ Saz 18. Sazerac 18yo RyeBT Buffalo TraceVG Virginia GentlemanThe Fox. Virginia Gentleman 90BUB Butt Ugly Bottle-and older bottling of ETLETL. Elmer T LeeRHF Rock Hill FarmsHazMat/HazMat 2. George T Stagg produced over 140 proofGNS. Grain Neutral SpiritsOFBB. Old Forester Birthday BourbonRR 101/ RR 90. Wild Turkey Russels ReserveER 101 Eagle Rare 101ERSB Eagle Rare Single BarrelER 17 Eagle Rare 17yoAAA Ancient Ancient Age(usually 10yo)AA Ancient AgeBIB Bottled In BondWT Wild Turkey( often followed by age/proof)WTRB Rare BreedWTKS Kentucky SpiritTribute. WT TributeBHC Bourbon Heritage CollectionWR Woodford ReserveKT Kentucky TavernUDV United Distillers and VintnersVWFRR Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye 13yoORVWOTR Old Rip Van WInkle Old Tyme Rye 12yoMany Others carry just one word off their label, Stagg for George T Stagg, Weller for WL Weller, etc.There are also references to some bottles that have been done for members, Van Blankle, BR01, The Fourth Barrel, etc.Hope this hepls , though it's probably not complete.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbuzbee Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Timothy, are you keeping a list? Or was that from memory? Either way, nicely done!Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barturtle Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 From memory...Funny thing memory, I can't remember my own phone number, but that just came right on out:slappin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbuzbee Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 "You are... and you most certainly will become - what you think about." - Earl Nightengale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T47 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Timothy....:bowdown: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambernecter Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Thanks Tim - that is an awesome one shot deal from memory! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 JB : Jim BeamJD : Jack Daniels (not bourbon) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBOmarc Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Solved a couple of mysterys for me also. Great Job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProofPositive Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Timothy, are you keeping a list? Or was that from memory? Either way, nicely done!KenAll I can say is AMEN!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoTexan Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 AA Ancient AgeAAA Ancient Ancient Age(usually 10yo)BH. Basil HaydenBHC Bourbon Heritage CollectionBIB Bottled In BondBMH Black Maple HillBT Buffalo TraceBUB Butt Ugly Bottle-and older bottling of ETLER 101 Eagle Rare 101ER 17 Eagle Rare 17yoERSB Eagle Rare Single BarrelETL. Elmer T LeeFR Four RosesGNS. Grain Neutral SpiritsHazMat/HazMat 2. George T Stagg produced over 140 proofKBD Kentucky Bourbon DistillersKBF Kentucky Bourbon FestivalKC Knob CreekKT Kentucky TavernLot B. Van Winkle Special Reserve 12yo Lot BMM Makers MarkOB Old BardstownOC Old CharterOFBB. Old Forester Birthday BourbonOGD. Old Grand DadORVW. Old Rip Van Winkle (several ages/proofs)ORVWOTR Old Rip Van WInkle Old Tyme Rye 12yoPappy. Pappy Van Winkle 15/20/23yoRHF Rock Hill FarmsRR 101/ RR 90. Wild Turkey Russels ReserveSaz Jr. Sazerac Straight Rye (with no age statement)Saz/ Saz 18. Sazerac 18yo RyeSW, S-W. Stitzel-WellerThe Fox. Virginia Gentleman 90Tribute. WT TributeUDV United Distillers and VintnersVG Virginia GentlemanVOB Very Old BartonVROHH Very Rare Old Heaven Hill (I may Be the only one using this)VSOF. Very Special Old Fitzgerald 12yoVVOF. Very Very Old FitzgeraldVWFRR Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye 13yoWLW William Larue Weller 12yo barrel proofWR Woodford ReserveWT Wild Turkey( often followed by age/proof)WTKS Kentucky SpiritWTRB Rare Breed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barturtle Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Damn!:smiley_acbt: If I would have realized how great the need was I would have put the decoder up on Ebay! Coulda made a killin':slappin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbuzbee Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Yep, you missed your shot at fame... You know I really believe the difference between those who take these ideas to fruition and the rest of us is exactly that. They don't have any better ideas than the rest of us. They just have something in them that says "This is really a good idea, run with it"Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BourbonJoe Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 How about a list of the other acronyms we use such as IMO, IMHO, etc. and the ever popular YMMV (which I still do not know the meaning of). Just a thought.Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barturtle Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Most of those are pretty standardized across the net and can be found here:www.acronymfinder.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vange Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 How about a list of the other acronyms we use such as IMO, IMHO, etc. and the ever popular YMMV (which I still do not know the meaning of). Just a thought.JoeI looked it up.YMMV (Your Mileage May Vary)What the hell does that mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barturtle Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 WOw that's barely readable in Red2Black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesbassdad Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 I've always assumed that YMMV is based on the disclaimer that once accompanied auto makers' advertising claims in regard to gas mileage. The point was that a given buyer's experience might be different (nearly always worse, for some reason I never understood) than the claimed figures because of unique circumstances."YMMV" has become a way of recognizing that what the writer says may not be directly applicable to every reader.Yours truly,Dave Morefield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrt Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 Well done I was struggling to solve the puzzle myself. This is thread is to be kept here for the newcomers. By the way, I find myself successful, given the results here, becouse my replies for more than half of the acronyms were true. Now, the exam. is over for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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