ISO Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon

buck502000

InBetweenIsMne said:

tempo_n_groove said:

I tried Jameson Black Barrel and it was delicious!

Try Jameson Caskmates. Aged in stout barrels. Great finish on it.

I liked that

Washed

BRAIN0FJAY said:

My upstairs collection (about 25 bottles bunkered downstairs).

Two underrated bourbons there - the Four Roses single barrel and WL Weller.

We got 6 inches of snow in Charlotte tonight so some bottles are going to be tipped tonight!

BRAIN0FJAY

Washed said:

BRAIN0FJAY said:

My upstairs collection (about 25 bottles bunkered downstairs).

Two underrated bourbons there - the Four Roses single barrel and WL Weller.

We got 6 inches of snow in Charlotte tonight so some bottles are going to be tipped tonight!

Agreed. I can't tell you how many bottles of the Four Roses Single Barrel I have gone thru. It was one of two bourbons that got me into drinking bourbon. Enjoy your drinks tonight (whatcha drinking?).

DavidD said:

BRAIN0FJAY said:

DavidD said:

Has anyone heard of or tasted BIB & TUCKER?

I had some over the holidays at a friend's place for the first time. I thought it was...unique...in an earthy way (leathery and grassy with some hints of vanilla). IMO It was strange, but everyone's palette is different.

Interesting. Got a bottle for Christmas I'll have to crack it open tonight.

Cool...let me know your thoughts. I always enjoy a comparison of palettes. If nothing else, gives some insight for other aromas/flavors to look for the next time you try a given bourbon.

Washed

BRAIN0FJAY said:

Agreed. I can't tell you how many bottles of the Four Roses Single Barrel I have gone thru. It was one of two bourbons that got me into drinking bourbon. Enjoy your drinks tonight (whatcha drinking?).

Tried a bottle called Willett Pot. Absolutely stunning bottle - and the bourbon wasn't bad, either!

BRAIN0FJAY

Washed said:

BRAIN0FJAY said:

Agreed. I can't tell you how many bottles of the Four Roses Single Barrel I have gone thru. It was one of two bourbons that got me into drinking bourbon. Enjoy your drinks tonight (whatcha drinking?).

Tried a bottle called Willett Pot. Absolutely stunning bottle - and the bourbon wasn't bad, either!

Definitely a nice bottle! Probably would be good for repurposing...into a small lamp, perhaps? Too bad I suck at repurposing.

mwplum

For those still following this thread from Vancouver (or BC), the BCL got a massive shipment of the Weller Special Reserve in the fall. For some reason people here don't get what a great buy it is for $39 Canadian dollars, there is still a glut of it on the shelves (something you wouldn't see in most US States)

InBetweenIsMne

Washed said:

BRAIN0FJAY said:

My upstairs collection (about 25 bottles bunkered downstairs).

Two underrated bourbons there - the Four Roses single barrel and WL Weller.

We got 6 inches of snow in Charlotte tonight so some bottles are going to be tipped tonight!

And if we really want to come full circle, WL Weller was a product of the Stitzel-Weller distillery, who was the original producer of...you guessed it Old Rip Van Winkle/Pappy Van Winkle.

Proof positive that there are many widely available bourbons that you can buy without the Van Winkle price tag.

BRAIN0FJAY

mwplum said:

For those still following this thread from Vancouver (or BC), the BCL got a massive shipment of the Weller Special Reserve in the fall. For some reason people here don't get what a great buy it is for $39 Canadian dollars, there is still a glut of it on the shelves (something you wouldn't see in most US States)

True. Many stores around here have gotten to the point of not even putting it on the shelves - a $20-30 bottle - you have to ask or know someone...or sweet talk one of the workers...to land a bottle. (FWIW: They are going to be revamping their bottle for a more "fancy" look...haven't heard if this will effect MSRP, but I wouldn't be surprised)

Horse2345

mwplum said:

For those still following this thread from Vancouver (or BC), the BCL got a massive shipment of the Weller Special Reserve in the fall. For some reason people here don't get what a great buy it is for $39 Canadian dollars, there is still a glut of it on the shelves (something you wouldn't see in most US States)

Thanks, theres a shit tonne in Victoria i'll have to go grab a bottle.

on2legs

In the new Amazon original series Sneaky Pete there's a scene in the pilot where two of the characters share a bottle of Pappy. It would have went right over my head if not for this thread.

Horse2345

What's a good price for Pappy on the secondary market? I've seen 10 year old for $400 canadian is that decent? The 23 is around $2300.

buck502000

one of the more informational and interesting threads on the board. Anyone notice how positive it is?

Horse2345

buck502000 said:

one of the more informational and interesting threads on the board. Anyone notice how positive it is?

Because everyone's drunk!

MedozK

Horse2345 said:

buck502000 said:

one of the more informational and interesting threads on the board. Anyone notice how positive it is?

Because everyone's drunk!

Except me, I don't drink. But I do appreciate the product and its production.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTHUyu-vXdQ&index=2&list=PL_G-rsxXLraYqsFsNDzzs0fnrjglmkamb

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Loph4xvC9RM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wx7unZ7enYg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoB3Sg3EXTg

I can watch these documentaries and read books about the history and process all day.

BRAIN0FJAY

Horse2345 said:

What's a good price for Pappy on the secondary market? I've seen 10 year old for $400 canadian is that decent? The 23 is around $2300.

From what I have seen, the 2016 10 year seems to be showing up frequently around $300-325 US. The 2016 23 year has been in the $1750 to $1900 range.

Horse2345

BRAIN0FJAY said:

Horse2345 said:

What's a good price for Pappy on the secondary market? I've seen 10 year old for $400 canadian is that decent? The 23 is around $2300.

From what I have seen, the 2016 10 year seems to be showing up frequently around $300-325 US. The 2016 23 year has been in the $1750 to $1900 range.

Cool thanks.

MedozK

Just read some warnings online to people buying Pappy on the secondary market. They said that people are buying empty bottles, filling them with other Bourbon, resealing them and selling them as new. So buyers beware, i guess. They said that is why empty bottles go for so much on eBay and other listings. Empty Pappy 23 year old bottles going to $200+, does seem strange.

tbergs

MedozK said:

Just read some warnings online to people buying Pappy on the secondary market. They said that people are buying empty bottles, filling them with other Bourbon, resealing them and selling them as new. So buyers beware, i guess. They said that is why empty bottles go for so much on eBay and other listings. Empty Pappy 23 year old bottles going to $200+, does seem strange.

That's just wrong man.

Horse2345

MedozK said:

Just read some warnings online to people buying Pappy on the secondary market. They said that people are buying empty bottles, filling them with other Bourbon, resealing them and selling them as new. So buyers beware, i guess. They said that is why empty bottles go for so much on eBay and other listings. Empty Pappy 23 year old bottles going to $200+, does seem strange.

Thats a shootable offense.

InBetweenIsMne

MedozK said:

Horse2345 said:

buck502000 said:

one of the more informational and interesting threads on the board. Anyone notice how positive it is?

Because everyone's drunk!

Except me, I don't drink. But I do appreciate the product and its production.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTHUyu-vXdQ&index=2&list=PL_G-rsxXLraYqsFsNDzzs0fnrjglmkamb

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Loph4xvC9RM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wx7unZ7enYg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoB3Sg3EXTg

I can watch these documentaries and read books about the history and process all day.

Have you read History of the World In 6 Glasses? If not, I recommend if you are into history of libations.