tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post1812220884738804367..comments2023-04-13T08:51:12.419-04:00Comments on Bourbon Dork: Monthly Bourbon Recommendation – Old Weller Antique 7/107Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03084821666852687199noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-78626084734990966202013-08-03T11:11:46.104-04:002013-08-03T11:11:46.104-04:00Thanks for the info - I will crack that bottle in ...Thanks for the info - I will crack that bottle in celebration of my birthday with family and friends. Cheers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-29486087162096407582013-07-31T00:30:12.545-04:002013-07-31T00:30:12.545-04:00The copyright on the labels wasn't changed all...The copyright on the labels wasn't changed all that often. So with a 1970 date it can't be older than 1970, clearly. I've seen much later examples that have that date.<br /><br />Look on the bottom of the glass for a two-digit year code, like "84" for 1984.<br /><br />There aren't good places to sell it, besides it's not worth a fortune. Drink and enjoy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-73571927133216034182013-07-27T00:21:41.974-04:002013-07-27T00:21:41.974-04:00Hi all,
My father had, and how I have a bottle of...Hi all,<br /><br />My father had, and how I have a bottle of Old Weller Original 107 Proof, still in its original container and uncracked. The copyright on the label says 1970 S.W.D., so it is at least that old. Handwriting on the label designates this as No. W-7479.<br />Any thoughts on the value?<br /><br />Thanks much for any input.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-85252357626067068682013-07-08T20:46:17.929-04:002013-07-08T20:46:17.929-04:00Without further information I can't make a jud...Without further information I can't make a judgement as to value (which is subjective anyway). A picture would help of the front/back of the bottles; do the bottles have a UPC on the back and if so, what is it? What's the two digit bottling date on the bottom of the bottle? Is the bottle in standard or metric measurements? This information would allow me to zero in on a possible bottling date and distiller. Thanks.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084821666852687199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-24327791437527263962013-07-07T16:51:44.708-04:002013-07-07T16:51:44.708-04:00I just found three bottles with My grandfathers na...I just found three bottles with My grandfathers name on them (He's long been gone). Hand numbered E-6568 + or -. Any thoughts on the value of these. I'll probably drink them myself but want to know whether they are special occaision bourbons or a nightly bourbon. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-52118706991513550442011-01-29T21:10:01.861-05:002011-01-29T21:10:01.861-05:00Nice finds again Hank. The age stated OWA are kee...Nice finds again Hank. The age stated OWA are keepers and when found sitting on a shelf, take them home just like you're doing. It won't be too long until those puppy's get harder and harder to find. My favorite store is one with bars on the windows and plexglass dividers inside.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084821666852687199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-72264219508113186892011-01-29T21:00:20.811-05:002011-01-29T21:00:20.811-05:00Found another cache of it--4 1.75L bottles for $42...Found another cache of it--4 1.75L bottles for $42 each. Much thanks for this tip, Greg!<br /><br />And in general, thanks for tips on the dusty hunt. Now, when I see a liquor store that seems like it might have a terrible selection and bad service, I stop and check it out. While I haven't run across any Old Fitz BIB, it's still been a worthwhile hunt.Hankhttp://www.vintage-cocktail-library.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-64825986535830421822011-01-24T12:12:15.901-05:002011-01-24T12:12:15.901-05:00Of course. I didn't mean to discount the good ...Of course. I didn't mean to discount the good find I had made, I was just disappointed when it wasn't the spectacular find I'd started hoping I had made. ;)Hankhttp://www.vintage-cocktail-library.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-52471686678001462072011-01-22T15:42:28.997-05:002011-01-22T15:42:28.997-05:00Don't poo poo it. My bet is that's still ...Don't poo poo it. My bet is that's still great bourbon.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084821666852687199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-87504147964832570232011-01-22T07:27:55.052-05:002011-01-22T07:27:55.052-05:00Bah! Frankfurt.Bah! Frankfurt.Hankhttp://www.vintage-cocktail-library.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-67236825975819965032011-01-21T17:38:33.503-05:002011-01-21T17:38:33.503-05:00Great series on the dusty's, Greg. I'll ke...Great series on the dusty's, Greg. I'll keep these tips close at hand when I'm perusing the shops.<br /><br />I'm crossing my fingers that I got some SW juice this time!<br /><br />Thanks for your help.Hankhttp://www.vintage-cocktail-library.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-17292218309154781252011-01-21T11:31:22.400-05:002011-01-21T11:31:22.400-05:00Hank - I've done a series of dusty hunting pos...Hank - I've done a series of dusty hunting posts here on this blog that provides some guidance on what to look for. You can also check out Straightbourbon.com, there's a lot of info on that site pertaining to bourbon in general so you may find your answer there. Check the front label and see if it says Frankfort or Louisville. If Louisville, that would be SW whiskey.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084821666852687199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-89361963331346927312011-01-21T10:27:23.150-05:002011-01-21T10:27:23.150-05:00Thanks for your help with this, Greg.
No, no pape...Thanks for your help with this, Greg.<br /><br />No, no paper strip. Is there a good website to walk me through the various identifying marks of the bottle?Hankhttp://www.vintage-cocktail-library.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-70501840780295054872011-01-21T08:07:42.064-05:002011-01-21T08:07:42.064-05:00If I had to venture a guess based on the informati...If I had to venture a guess based on the information you've given, more than likely the OWA was bottled in 1984. It's not an exact science as there are other visible indicators that would narrow down the date. Bottom line, the OWA 107 with the 7 year age statement is not available any more, that was dropped sometime in 2009. If your bottle was indeed bottled in 1984, that would make the bourbon from Stitzel Weller, which is gold among many bourbon enthusiasts. Is there a paper tax strip over the bottle cap?Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084821666852687199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-37717826012663579992011-01-21T00:24:00.059-05:002011-01-21T00:24:00.059-05:00The numbers on the bottom are arranged such that ...The numbers on the bottom are arranged such that SG is at the top point of a triangle, 16 is at the leftmost corner and 84 is at the rightmost corner:<br /><br /> SG<br /><br /> 16 84<br /><br />Are those the numbers I'm looking for?Hankhttp://www.vintage-cocktail-library.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-19803737996910967552011-01-20T08:01:26.474-05:002011-01-20T08:01:26.474-05:00Well done Hank. Nice that you found a handle also...Well done Hank. Nice that you found a handle also. Flip the bottle over and see if you can determine the two digit date on the bottom; when oriented correctly, should be the lower right corner.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084821666852687199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-67017005744919204752011-01-20T02:01:37.703-05:002011-01-20T02:01:37.703-05:00Just found a dusty 1.75 OWA 107/7 at the back of t...Just found a dusty 1.75 OWA 107/7 at the back of the shelf in Texas tonight for $40. Thanks for the lead, Bourbon Dork!Hankhttp://www.vintage-cocktail-library.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-64743664547315605412011-01-06T00:17:25.435-05:002011-01-06T00:17:25.435-05:00Driving from WI to FL over the last 3 weeks, I sto...Driving from WI to FL over the last 3 weeks, I stopped in Bowling Green, KY for the night and was flabbergasted to find a 1.75 of Old Weller, 7 Year Old, for just 39.99. Only one bottle -- now mine :-)Keithhttp://wwww.beerpocalypsenow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-10520008350377203322009-09-27T22:05:30.192-04:002009-09-27T22:05:30.192-04:00I like Fighting Cock as it's another age state...I like Fighting Cock as it's another age stated high proof bourbon, but on the rye side, so you found out that spice and heat are going to introduce themselves with this offering. I find this, along with the Charter 101, to be good mixer bourbons.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084821666852687199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-88310752866287100712009-09-26T20:41:43.516-04:002009-09-26T20:41:43.516-04:00Got the OWA 107/7 yesterday, along with a bottle o...Got the OWA 107/7 yesterday, along with a bottle of Fighting Cock the night before. Tried the Fighting Cock last night. WOW! is that stuff HOT! But it was actually kind of interesting. Trying to figure an approach to a post about it right now. Will start on my Wheater adventure beginning tomorrow.Donhttp://www.beerandwhiskeybros.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-60195974853698794252009-09-25T21:40:12.276-04:002009-09-25T21:40:12.276-04:00You're lucky then Don as some of the controlle...You're lucky then Don as some of the controlled areas have already cleared out their stock....unfortunately.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084821666852687199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-47777819975115425692009-09-25T12:31:30.998-04:002009-09-25T12:31:30.998-04:00I'm going to pick one up this afternoon, as we...I'm going to pick one up this afternoon, as well as a WL Weller Special Reserve. Idaho State stores still have the age statement, for now.-Donhttp://www.beerandwhiskeybros.comnoreply@blogger.com