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  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,910
    Can't go wrong with Woodford.  I've been making my own Old Fashioned's lately....delicious.



  • Gern Blansten
    Gern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 22,177
    Indifference71 said:
    Can't go wrong with Woodford.  I've been making my own Old Fashioned's lately....delicious.



    good stuff....I grabbed a bottle of their double oaked
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  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,335
    Gern Blansten said:
    Indifference71 said:
    Can't go wrong with Woodford.  I've been making my own Old Fashioned's lately....delicious.



    good stuff....I grabbed a bottle of their double oaked
    I dig the Double Oaked.  I have noticed a slight difference from bottle to bottle of the Double Oaked.  I know it's not a single barrel, which does fluctuate.  Figured Woodford would have that blend down by now.  Either way, good stuff.
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,114
    What does woodford go for around you guys?
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • Bentleyspop
    Bentleyspop Craft Beer Brewery, Colorado Posts: 11,410
    mcgruff10 said:
    What does woodford go for around you guys?
    A couple of examples....

    Straight Bourbon $39.99
    Rye Private Barrel $44.99
    Double Oak $64.99
    Master Very Fine Bourbon $139.99
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,114
    Not terrible.  Might be my next bottle of bourbon.  
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • markymark550
    markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,217
    Love Woodford. My favorite bourbon. They have a bit more rye in their mash than others and I love that peppery bite at the end.
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,359
    If you haven't tried it, I think it's worth it.

    Basil Haydens Rye.  Fantastic tasting.
  • Malroth
    Malroth broken down chevrolet Posts: 2,556
    Bentleyspop said:
    For you bourbon nerds.....




    Is the green one worth 115?
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  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,964
    Malroth said:
    Bentleyspop said:
    For you bourbon nerds.....




    Is the green one worth 115?
    No. $30-$35 max. 
  • Malroth
    Malroth broken down chevrolet Posts: 2,556
    bbiggs said:
    Malroth said:
    Bentleyspop said:
    For you bourbon nerds.....




    Is the green one worth 115?
    No. $30-$35 max. 

    thanks.
    The worst of times..they don't phase me,
    even if I look and act really crazy.
  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,964
    Malroth said:
    bbiggs said:
    Malroth said:
    Bentleyspop said:
    For you bourbon nerds.....




    Is the green one worth 115?
    No. $30-$35 max. 

    thanks.
    No problem. Would hate to see you overpay like that. 
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,026
    bbiggs said:
    Malroth said:
    bbiggs said:
    Malroth said:
    Bentleyspop said:
    For you bourbon nerds.....




    Is the green one worth 115?
    No. $30-$35 max. 

    thanks.
    No problem. Would hate to see you overpay like that. 
    How does it compare to makers? What do you think they could sell it for at retail and be reasonable? Definitely more than the current MSRP, I’d assume?
  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,964
    Cliffy6745 said:
    bbiggs said:
    Malroth said:
    bbiggs said:
    Malroth said:
    Bentleyspop said:
    For you bourbon nerds.....




    Is the green one worth 115?
    No. $30-$35 max. 

    thanks.
    No problem. Would hate to see you overpay like that. 
    How does it compare to makers? What do you think they could sell it for at retail and be reasonable? Definitely more than the current MSRP, I’d assume?
    They're comparable imo.  Both wheated bourbons.  I enjoy them both a lot, but if I had each in front of me and someone wanted to mark up the Weller SR I'd definitely leave with a Makers and be just as happy.  It's $30-$35 retail by me, so I'd have to say that is the true number.  Maybe $40, but north of that just doesn't make sense.  I get Weller 12 for $50 and 107 for $60 for comparison.  I know a lot of retailers will go higher than that, so I'm probably lucky, but there are too many good bourbons that don't say Weller on the label to justify stupid pricing.

  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,964
    Sorry.  Long winded answer, but hope it helps.
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,026
    It is. Very. I’d like to get my hands on weller 12 considering it’s essentially the closest thing to pappy and maybe slightly easier to get. It’s impossible in PA though with our bullshit state stores. At this point makers is what I drink the most of, so just curious how all these other wheat mash Bill ones are, especially with the history...even if they’ve all been sold 15 times.

    I guess my point is I’d rather Buffalo trace mark it up and make it mildly accessible than it being impossible to find and $350 for 12 on the secondary market. I’ve been bitching about this for weeks though so I’ll stop lol
  • rgambs
    rgambs Posts: 13,576
    I am really not impressed with Maker's Mark.
    I've tried a few times to give it a chance and it just comes across as hot.  Not particularly smooth, no particular character, just hot whiskey flavor... Maybe I'm just not a bourbon guy.  
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  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,964
    Cliffy6745 said:
    It is. Very. I’d like to get my hands on weller 12 considering it’s essentially the closest thing to pappy and maybe slightly easier to get. It’s impossible in PA though with our bullshit state stores. At this point makers is what I drink the most of, so just curious how all these other wheat mash Bill ones are, especially with the history...even if they’ve all been sold 15 times.

    I guess my point is I’d rather Buffalo trace mark it up and make it mildly accessible than it being impossible to find and $350 for 12 on the secondary market. I’ve been bitching about this for weeks though so I’ll stop lol
    Your gripe is a valid one, my man.  The whole game with scarcity and secondary pricing is nonsense.  I refuse to play.  If I don’t get it for retail, I don’t drink it.  It sucks that PA makes it so tough to get at a fair price.  To your point, I’m not sure why Buffalo Trace continues to keep prices where they’re at.  They know damn well what’s going on out there and they could easily raise prices and still sell it all in a heartbeat.  Secondary is bullshit, but what’s worse is these retail stores that jack up pricing to ridiculous levels.  The bottom will fall out someday when supply catches up to demand.  
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,359
    bbiggs said:
    Malroth said:
    Bentleyspop said:
    For you bourbon nerds.....




    Is the green one worth 115?
    No. $30-$35 max. 
    WTH do you find it for that price?
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,359
    rgambs said:
    I am really not impressed with Maker's Mark.
    I've tried a few times to give it a chance and it just comes across as hot.  Not particularly smooth, no particular character, just hot whiskey flavor... Maybe I'm just not a bourbon guy.  
    Try a drop of water.  That should open it right up to something new.

    I actually bought some limestone water, same stuff that they make the bourbon with.  It might be snake oil but I like it in the full proof bourbons sometimes.

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