unclebunk Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 I guess it didn't hold long enough! At $42 I'd drink it fast too. Hopefully you can get more in your parts. I tried to make the VWFRR a "special occasion" pour that I would only sip now and then but my plans were foiled by its superb quality. I just couldn't leave it alone and I really enjoyed pouring some for friends so that I could watch their expressions. To a person, everyone who sampled it loved it. I was even gifted an extra bottle when the first four disappeared but now I really will have to ration it because I don't see it around often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesW Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I tried to make the VWFRR a "special occasion" pour that I would only sip now and then but my plans were foiled by its superb quality. I just couldn't leave it alone and I really enjoyed pouring some for friends so that I could watch their expressions. To a person, everyone who sampled it loved it. I was even gifted an extra bottle when the first four disappeared but now I really will have to ration it because I don't see it around often.Same here. I have one in the bunker and I cringe when I look at what's left of the one open on my bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hectic1 Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I picked up two bottles from the "A" bottling a couple weeks ago. I broke my "Rye" cherry earlier in the week and I can certainly understand why people enjoy this product so much. I found that my first sip was sort of underwhelming but as it sat in the glass for a little while it really opened up and had great flavor and a really long finish! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMOWK Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I keep my VWFRR that's open on the bar in a pappy 23 velvet bag. It makes it harder to get to, and most of my friends think it's not open... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinenjo Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Be nice, Julian and Preston are the only ones that will talk directly to us.It's always a pleasure to see their posts here. If they're listening, I sure would like to know when a true 13 year-old rye is coming online. Will we have to wait until the stainless steel tanks are emptied first?(If they're still listening. Thanks for everything.) :grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rughi Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 It's always a pleasure to see their posts here. If they're listening, I sure would like to know when a true 13 year-old rye is coming online. Will we have to wait until the stainless steel tanks are emptied first?(If they're still listening. Thanks for everything.) :grin: Heck, I'd like to get things rolling with a fresh new, 12yo Olde Tyme Rye! No more of that old stuff! Roger Waiter: Would monsieur care for another bottle of the Chateau Latour? Steve: Ah yes - but no more 1966. Let's splurge! Bring us some fresh wine! The freshest you've got - this year! No more of this old stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spun_cookie Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Heck, I'd like to get things rolling with a fresh new, 12yo Olde Tyme Rye!No more of that old stuff! Roger Waiter: Would monsieur care for another bottle of the Chateau Latour? Steve: Ah yes - but no more 1966. Let's splurge! Bring us some fresh wine! The freshest you've got - this year! No more of this old stuff. One of the best movies of all times.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy38 Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 If the 2007 was the "I" bottles and the 2008 was the new "A", was there a 2009 edition? The year doesn't matter too much...I stocked up on some "A" bottles recently so the bunker is in good shape for the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost Pollito Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 The 2009's we got at the store say A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinenjo Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 No more of that old stuff! You know Roger, you're right. Forget that old Rittenhouse stuff. Saz 18? Over the hill. And this new Michter's 25? Who do they think we are, some boobs? They're dealing with sophisticated people here!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hectic1 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 I bought up the last VWFRR bottle that I knew of in my area last week...that gives me 3 bunkered but I get the shakes thinking about what will happen when those 3 are gone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Lamplighter Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 The best rye ever to cross my palate (so far). So good, that over last 3 yrs been able to bunker 5 of the "I" issue and got one more in the crosshairs as soon as funds available.....if, somebody else don't find it first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Boozer Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Just noticed that VWFRR is back on the state list. Don't know if any of the MI bourbons hounds have found any of the new stuff in state yet.Will scout out a few stores that carriewd it in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Just noticed that VWFRR is back on the state list. Don't know if any of the MI bourbons hounds have found any of the new stuff in state yet.Will scout out a few stores that carriewd it in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainQ Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 I wish you guys some good luck. That stuff is like gold. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe only 2,600 bottles of rye are released per year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainQ Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 I just added some love to my bunker: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy38 Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Nice pic Captain!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanSheen Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Ohhh El Capitan that's the prettiest picture I have seen on here for a long time.Salute! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vosgar Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 That is without a doubt the most beautiful picture I've seen this week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virus_Of_Life Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Heck, I'd like to get things rolling with a fresh new, 12yo Olde Tyme Rye!No more of that old stuff! Roger Amen to that! If I had a time machine and could only get one whiskey from the past it'd likely be that one. Although the VWFR 1985 that I just opened may just overtake it as my favorite of all time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtgto Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Just noticed that VWFRR is back on the state list. Don't know if any of the MI bourbons hounds have found any of the new stuff in state yet.Will scout out a few stores that carriewd it in the past.I scored a bottle just north of the Indiana border a couple months back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barturtle Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 I scored a bottle just north of the Indiana border a couple months back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Boozer Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 I scored a bottle just north of the Indiana border a couple months back.Nice pick up.Metro-Detroit appears to be dry of the stuff.Hear its the same problem everywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BourbonJoe Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 I saw a bunch of it in Kentucky when we were there for the sampler.Joe :usflag: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nor02lei Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 I haven't seen anything new since the "A" Frankfort bottlings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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