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Monthly Archives: July 2014
Wild Turkey 8yr, 4/5qt, New York, 1965
Wild Turkey 8 year, 101 proof was the staple of the line for decades. Unlike many brands, Wild Turkey kept the age statement and higher proof for a long time, which led to its perception of high quality. The ages started to drop in the 1990s, and the proofs have only recently started to go down.
Very Very Old Fitzgerald 15yr, 1956-1971
This is one of the rare Very Very Old Fitzgeralds that’s older than 12 years. I’ve seen some 14, 15, and 18 year bottles, but they were usually bottles done for special clients. A few of them were even bottled at 121 proof, although this one is a 100 proof bonded version.
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Tags: 1971, bottled in bond, bourbon, stitzel weller, very old fitzgerald
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Very Very Old Fitzgerald 12yr, 1965-1978
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Elmer T. Lee 107pf, 750ml, 1990
This bottle was dubbed by the whiskey community as the “Butt Ugly Bottle” or BUB.
Wild Turkey Rye Green Label Rye, 750ml, 1992
Wild Turkey Rye debuted in the mid-1970s. It had the green label until the 90s, when it switched to a label more consistent with its bourbon color scheme. It was discontinued in 2012, and brought back on a limited basis in 2014.
William Larue Weller, 121.9pf – 2005
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Tags: 2005, bourbon, btac, buffalo trace, william larue weller
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George T. Stagg, 2005 Spring Lot B, 131.8pf
In 2005 there were three different Stagg releases:
-Spring Kentucky-only (Lot A)
-Spring nationwide (Lot B)
-Fall nationwide
The two spring releases are rumored to be the same batch but were released at slightly different proofs due to the proof changing between bottling. Fall was a different batch altogether. Spring Lot A is the hardest version to find.
George T. Stagg, 2005 Fall, 141.2pf
In 2005 there were three different Stagg releases:
-Spring Kentucky-only (Lot A)
-Spring nationwide (Lot B)
-Fall nationwide
The two spring releases are rumored to be the same batch but were released at slightly different proofs due to the proof changing between bottling. Fall was a different batch altogether. Spring Lot A is the hardest version to find.
LeNell’s Red Hook Rye, Barrel 1, 2006
Brooklyn liquor store owner LeNell Smothers had four barrels of Bernheim rye bottled by Willett in the 2006-2008 years. This bottle is from the first barrel, #1. According to LeNell’s records, this was distilled on 4/29/83, the same day as the Rathskeller Rye.
William Larue Weller, 129.9pf – 2006
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Tags: 2006, bourbon, btac, buffalo trace, william larue weller
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Parker’s Heritage Collection #1, Cask Strength – 2007
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Tags: 2007, bourbon, heaven hill, parker's heritage collection
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Parker’s Heritage Collection #2, 27 yr – 2008
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Parker’s Heritage Collection #3, Golden Anniversary – 2009
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Tags: 2009, bourbon, heaven hill, parker's heritage collection
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William Larue Weller, 134.8pf – 2009
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Tags: 2009, bourbon, btac, buffalo trace, william larue weller
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Parker’s Heritage Collection #4, Wheated – 2010
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Tags: 2010, bourbon, heaven hill, parker's heritage collection
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William Larue Weller, 126.6pf – 2010
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Tags: 2010, bourbon, btac, buffalo trace, wiliam larue weller
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Parker’s Heritage Collection #5, Cognac Finished – 2011
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Tags: 2011, bourbon, heaven hill, parker's heritage collection
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Parker’s Heritage Collection #6, Blend of Mashbills – 2012
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Parker’s Heritage Collection #7, Promise of Hope – 2013
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Jewish Whisky Company Whisky Jewbilee, 750ml, 2014
The Jewish Whisky company started putting out an annual limited-release bottle starting in 2013, with a 15 year barrel proof Heaven Hill bourbon. The 2014 version is a blended whiskey created with Dave Perkins of High West, consisting of 8 yr bourbon, 6 yr rye, and 12 yr light whiskey. I love the packaging on this bottle! I wish more companies would think outside the box and make a label that looks modern. This bottle also has a novel clear glass cap that uses a clear plastic insert to seal it. Very cool.