Every barrel of VW wheated bourbon means a potential loss of at least two or three barrels of Weller. . Very true! *EDIT: With Weller’s MSRP price increase to $50 and the release of Weller Full Proof (also $50 MSRP) in 2019, I recommend that you give Maker’s Mark CS a second look. Since 2019, the lineup has been rapidly expanding even though availability is still so limited already I don’t know why they keep doing it. who might or might not reside in Georgia Register. The VW brand is bad for Weller fans too. I've been seeing bourbon prices going even crazier the past six months. If I need a daily drinker from the LCBO now it’ll be 4R SiB, WT101 or Blanton’s.
I don’t think this would pair well with delicate foods such as white fish and foods with creamy white sauces.$23 MSRP prior to 2019 but ~$50 after. I can see this pairing well with cinnamon-flavored foods such as certain curries and cinnamon buns, as well as sweeter foods such as vanilla cakes, custards, and puddings, especially those that are slightly burnt or caramelized. . No way they could keep the old price.Stop playing the Buffalo Trace hype game and just drink Wild Turkey products.Love some 101. I got a 1.75 of Weller 12 for Christmas, that’s just for me! Remember Me. Very true! At $50, I won't be a buyer - as others have said, plenty of great whiskey out there for less - but what is "today" won't necessarily be tomorrow. Weller Single Barrel; William Larue Weller; TASTING NOTES. Perhaps they are anticipating many more barrels to mature within the next couple of years, and are getting ahead of it with a price increase now to prepare the market. All of this with a MSRP under $25. Has anyone else heard that BT has increased the price of Weller Antique 107 substantially effective December 1st? This is a case where I certainly hope I'm wrong! Although I don’t shop there regularly, I was killing some time since I was in the area and hadn’t looked around in the store in quite awhile.
The VW brand is bad for Weller fans too.
Maker’s Mark is an interesting case because it’s one of the world’s largest and well-known producers of wheated bourbons (in fact it only produces wheated bourbons) but without much of the attached hype. Old Weller Antique Original 107 Brand Straight Wheated Bourbon 107 proof, but you'd never think it; this small-batch Bourbon has abyssal depths of flavor and comes across like a barrel-strength whiskey without the burn. Textbook example of how the thing is supposed to work with a limited supply and high demand product. Light corn and vanilla frosting sweetness, mixed with a gentle nuttiness, intermingle with the dryness. They mentioned that their distributor let slip the price was going up. While Antique Weller has sweet cola-y cherries, honey, sugar, and a lot of spice, it’s thin and falls noticeably short in comparison. At $50, I won't be a buyer - as others have said, plenty of great whiskey out there for less - but what is "today" won't necessarily be tomorrow. This observation applies generally, but we seem to get more than our fair share of these forlorn horsemen skulking around the whiskey neighborhood. I went into the biggest store in my area today. Light to moderate notes of apricot, green apple, wood, and cinnamon are also mixed into the fray, creating a subdued smell of baked apple chips with cinnamon and honey.My first introduction to the taste is hot and spicy, but not pepper or pumpernickel spice from rye. So while Antique 107 may have had a suggested retail price of around $30, finding it at that price … Woulda, shoulda, coulda. It has many of the same, if not better and more pronounced scents and flavors, without any of the stress of trying to get it. When I reviewed Weller Antique 107, it was a steal at ~$25 MSRP ($100+ secondary). . I’ve heard from a pretty reliable source that the increase is approximately $20 to $25 per 750ml bottle. This spirit originates from the forward-thinking mind of the distiller William Larue Weller, the first to use wheat instead of rye in some of his whiskey recipes.
By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. $80+ in secondary market107 has one heck of a family name. About Us; Contact Us; Shopping Cart; My Account. If you can, try both and decide for yourself. I used to buy items (not whiskey) at auctions. Every barrel of VW wheated bourbon means a potential loss of at least two or three barrels of Weller. For 65 theyre charging for 107 i'll choose Blantons instead every time.
Weller Antique 107 Bourbon has a balanced and full-bodied flavor to satisfy your taste buds. Buying; SELLING; Past auctions. Don’t get me wrong, there’s a lot to like from the nice blend of sweet, spicy, wood, and alcohol, but the hype exceeds the actual spirit. I don’t think that is reflective of any increase he may have received from this rumored increase from Sazerac. Yes, I did pay $50 for a bottle of the four year rye. Demand is through the roof, but the secondary has been the primary cause. Weller Special Reserve; W.L. Outside of those two brands, there are other very interesting and high quality “wheaters” to try from brands such as Rebel Yell (Luxco), Larceny (Heaven Hill), and Maker’s Mark. I can tell by smell alone that this is a higher proof bourbon. W.L. OWA just doesn’t compete at its new price point.Yeahhhhhh I think I'll stick with WT101 for now instead.So now can I return my bottles without a receipt for store credit?Ugh that fucking sucks, glad I stockpiled it in April!So....when it does go back on sale...is anyone getting it at that price or is that price point too competitive? Not every batch of Weller was exceptional bourbon.