William Larue Weller Bourbon----1 bottle

Vulchor

So a friend of mine works at a liquor store and was able to secure me one bottle of the W.L Weller 2012 bourbon if I want it. They jack up the price of course, so it is more than MSRP, but cheaper than alot of sites I have seen. As funds are tight right now, and Im into the gin and J.Walker lately, I sadly have to pass. But I wanted to throw this option out to you guys as I know this is hard to get and someone may be happy to jump on this. PM me if you are interested and I can provide details.

jasonusa1

You have a pm.

JDH

Thanks for putting this up, and I've got to admit that it tempted the hell out of me, but, there are so many good bourbons here in central KY, and more than quite a few great bourbons readily avaliable at reasonable prices that I'll let this one slide by.......but if it was Pappys.........that's a 'nuther story!

jthanatos

This year's Weller is pretty fantastic.... I should save my money though... oh what the hell, you have a pm.

Rob1110

I usually steer clear of shooting down opinions but Pappy really is over-hyped, over-rated and over-priced. Every time I have a friend who asks about the "world famous, Pappy 23 that everyone talks about like it's liquid gold," I hand them some 23, Vintage 17 year Bourbon and a few of the Parker's Reserves and Pappy ALWAYS comes in LAST. This has happened multiple times and Pappy was the priciest bottle. Sorry, just gotta rant about that. There's better out there and for much less.

JDH

Rob1110:

I usually steer clear of shooting down opinions but Pappy really is over-hyped, over-rated and over-priced. Every time I have a friend who asks about the "world famous, Pappy 23 that everyone talks about like it's liquid gold," I hand them some 23, Vintage 17 year Bourbon and a few of the Parker's Reserves and Pappy ALWAYS comes in LAST. This has happened multiple times and Pappy was the priciest bottle. Sorry, just gotta rant about that. There's better out there and for much less.

Taste is subjective - that's why there's so many different whiskies, wines, and cigars. I won't disagree that it's overpriced, and I won't disagree there are probably better out there at lower prices, but it all depends on what you like and how much you like it. When people start running down ANY expensive whiskey or wine, or cigar, I usually just suggest that THEY avoid it, but don't expect others to follow suit.

jthanatos

Rob1110

jthanatos

Rob1110:

They have finally just recently admitted this and that the world famous "23" isn't actually 23 year old Bourbon. But for $200 minimum, who's counting?

Where did you see this? I know they are moving to Buffalo Trace as their main wheated source now that Stitzel-Weller is running out, but I haven't seen anything about it not being of a proper age. I have also seen where there was the big kerfuffle over Harlen Wheatley's sourcing comments awhile back, but that was mainly sourcing and changes in flavor profiles as far as I am aware.

Vulchor

Bottle is gone fellas.

Rob1110

This was relayed to me by a very knowledgeable source at a local shop. He was pretty disappointed to hear it as well. From everything I've heard and read, the brand is going downhill in attempting to keep up with demand and there's still not enough. Either way, they don't produce their own product and are sourcing it from different catalogs, which must make it very inconsistent.

JDH

Rob1110:

This was relayed to me by a very knowledgeable source at a local shop. He was pretty disappointed to hear it as well. From everything I've heard and read, the brand is going downhill in attempting to keep up with demand and there's still not enough. Either way, they don't produce their own product and are sourcing it from different catalogs, which must make it very inconsistent.

I hate to say it, but that sounds like unconfirmed hearsay to me.

jasonusa1

JDH:

Rob1110:

This was relayed to me by a very knowledgeable source at a local shop. He was pretty disappointed to hear it as well. From everything I've heard and read, the brand is going downhill in attempting to keep up with demand and there's still not enough. Either way, they don't produce their own product and are sourcing it from different catalogs, which must make it very inconsistent.

I hate to say it, but that sounds like unconfirmed hearsay to me.

If I'm not mistaken this is partly correct. Previously, the van winkles purchased the unused Stitzel-Weller stock and that is what was used for pappy 15,20, and 23. Now that they are out of that stock with the 15 and 20yr, and if I'm not mistaken this is the last year of SW juice in the 23yr, everything is being distiller at/by buffalo trace. But really, only the van winkles really know what is what; either way, it's still good stuff.

JDH

Rob1110

Never seen Pogue around these parts. Gonna have to see if they distribute around here and demand my local shop get some in. If you're giving it a "remarkable," I wanna try it. Gotta Love Willett. Awesome packaging, awesome Bourbon, even better price!

JDH

jthanatos

jasonusa1

jthanatos:

He also confirmed what many of us could probably already guess, just because a bottle is of the 2012 release doesn't mean it was bottled in 2012.

This is true. If you actually have a bottle on hand, towards the bottom most likely on the back, you will find a laser code inscription that will actually tell you when it was bottled. It would be something like: 1215212:32 - and would translate to: first two digits is the year, next three is the day of the year, and the final bit is the time.

JDH

Rob1110

JDH:

I have it from a very reliable source that Willett is releasing a 21 year bourbon, possibly this week. It should retail just above $150.00 for 750 ml

That, I might have to try.

jthanatos

JDH:

I have it from a very reliable source that Willett is releasing a 21 year bourbon, possibly this week. It should retail just above $150.00 for 750 ml

Is this in addition to their 21 single barrel cask strength that various stores carry? I have seen a few stores with their own picks of those from anywhere between $120 and $220. As in, are they actually coming out with a line of their own?

JDH

jthanatos:

JDH:

I have it from a very reliable source that Willett is releasing a 21 year bourbon, possibly this week. It should retail just above $150.00 for 750 ml

Is this in addition to their 21 single barrel cask strength that various stores carry? I have seen a few stores with their own picks of those from anywhere between $120 and $220. As in, are they actually coming out with a line of their own?

I did not get details. The guy gave me the price and my eyes just kind of glazed over. If you want, I will stop in after work this evening and get the lowdown. My other problem is that I don't pay close enough attention to these limited releases, and usually miss out.

jthanatos

JDH:

jthanatos:

JDH:

I have it from a very reliable source that Willett is releasing a 21 year bourbon, possibly this week. It should retail just above $150.00 for 750 ml

Is this in addition to their 21 single barrel cask strength that various stores carry? I have seen a few stores with their own picks of those from anywhere between $120 and $220. As in, are they actually coming out with a line of their own?

I did not get details. The guy gave me the price and my eyes just kind of glazed over. If you want, I will stop in after work this evening and get the lowdown. My other problem is that I don't pay close enough attention to these limited releases, and usually miss out.

PM to you.