tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post2171934705465776533..comments2023-04-13T08:51:12.419-04:00Comments on Bourbon Dork: Evan Williams Red Label 12 yearGreghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03084821666852687199noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-72652715306625664582017-02-15T23:21:54.328-05:002017-02-15T23:21:54.328-05:00Just bought a bottle of the EW red label 12yr old ...Just bought a bottle of the EW red label 12yr old here in Japan for 2500 yen, or about $20.<br />That is just stupid for them to rip off Americans on their home turf.<br />Looking forward to opening this bottle after work tonight.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-81154811335171595122016-01-03T19:32:36.881-05:002016-01-03T19:32:36.881-05:00The rise in prices in gift shop and retail stores ...The rise in prices in gift shop and retail stores is in part due to the secondary market where PVW15 is fetching $800 and 2015 GTS is $500. The days of getting these expressions at a reasonable costs are certainly over. For those of us that bought before the boom....we're sitting on some nice bottles bought on the cheap.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084821666852687199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-91673688543562087322016-01-03T10:36:51.184-05:002016-01-03T10:36:51.184-05:00Let's face it, bourbon is on the rise again......Let's face it, bourbon is on the rise again... I have just recently visited the Evan Williams experience in down town Louisville. It's a great tour and as we all know, the 12 is only available there as well as in Japan. It's is most definelty a pricy bottle but, it is tasty. They realize how the market is changing, can't blame them, it's not 1999 when the 20yr pappy came out and you could buy it by the case.... We now live in an age where the distillers employ a new motto " cheap fish isn't good, and good fish isn't cheap"... The private sector is most agreeable expensive. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07368047848686736844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-4123341102388570502016-01-02T21:09:06.114-05:002016-01-02T21:09:06.114-05:00They price it that way because they can and many w...They price it that way because they can and many will pay that price. Bourbon prices have escalated in retail and the secondary market pricing is just stupid. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084821666852687199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-72837228975579204362015-12-30T00:34:17.531-05:002015-12-30T00:34:17.531-05:00The above statement is true. I'm shocked as to...The above statement is true. I'm shocked as to why they are over pricing it so much in the states. I live in Japan and drink it often. Very good value. Tasty bottle. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12452257953826318488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-20144672593037056222015-12-26T18:09:46.131-05:002015-12-26T18:09:46.131-05:00 2267 Yen in Tokyo Japan or $18.73. You can bring ... 2267 Yen in Tokyo Japan or $18.73. You can bring back 5 liters of 140 proof or less in your checked bag. Pretty cheap whiskey to sell for $130 at their happy little store..Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00793826871448810747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-75124865389462830732015-11-06T21:18:15.737-05:002015-11-06T21:18:15.737-05:00I just purchased a bottle and it was same price, $...I just purchased a bottle and it was same price, $129ish. I was happy to be able to sample prior to purchasing at that price. I typically spend under the $40-50 range but occasionally enjoy to jump out of my comfort zone. Chris Sherbournehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16918959284672967342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-80414222191012966572015-10-25T18:24:10.399-04:002015-10-25T18:24:10.399-04:00I'm not sure of the price but would assume the...I'm not sure of the price but would assume the price is the same or a little more. I am sure your wife is a keeper buying you whiskey. Nice purchase.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084821666852687199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-32546998823874819412015-10-25T17:31:19.327-04:002015-10-25T17:31:19.327-04:00My wife just got back from Louisville and brought ...My wife just got back from Louisville and brought me a bottle of the EW 12yr 101. She won't tell me what she spent. Still the $129.99?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-80604380577184388602015-03-07T23:42:45.860-05:002015-03-07T23:42:45.860-05:00I expected the red label to be higher than other n...I expected the red label to be higher than other normal 12 year old bourbons but $130 is extreme. The EC18 used to be around $35 here in VA.....when it returns, I suspect it will be closer to $80.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084821666852687199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-39248943612292677182015-03-07T13:00:25.713-05:002015-03-07T13:00:25.713-05:00HH seems to suffer from a split personality disord...HH seems to suffer from a split personality disorder when it comes to their pricing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-59331898002095267892015-02-15T00:41:28.631-05:002015-02-15T00:41:28.631-05:00Yup, I saw that. Shame it's so overpriced.Yup, I saw that. Shame it's so overpriced.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084821666852687199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-12219626515729393182015-02-13T21:32:13.111-05:002015-02-13T21:32:13.111-05:00EW Red Label is now available exclusively at the E...EW Red Label is now available exclusively at the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience in Louisville, Ky for 129.99.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-10649422249257792782014-12-28T23:26:26.894-05:002014-12-28T23:26:26.894-05:00UPDATE - I emailed Heaven Hill but never received ...UPDATE - I emailed Heaven Hill but never received a response. Guess we'll wait and see.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084821666852687199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-57571879617936824222014-12-24T20:01:03.961-05:002014-12-24T20:01:03.961-05:00Evan Williams White Label Bottled in Bond is simpl...Evan Williams White Label Bottled in Bond is simply superb.kaiserhoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18214148630816519490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-49970524873318339052014-12-02T21:57:39.308-05:002014-12-02T21:57:39.308-05:00You may be talking about the William Heavenhill re...You may be talking about the William Heavenhill red label. I believe the gift shop has it for around that price.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084821666852687199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-66600590635483226072014-12-02T15:40:29.735-05:002014-12-02T15:40:29.735-05:00I was offered a red labelled bottle of EW. I'm...I was offered a red labelled bottle of EW. I'm not sure if it's the same as this as I declined when I heard of the $129 price tag. If I go again I'll ask to take a look at it to see if it's the same as above. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-52255069510670043602014-11-21T07:51:06.365-05:002014-11-21T07:51:06.365-05:00Should be no difference. To my knowledge, HH only...Should be no difference. To my knowledge, HH only has one bourbon mashbill that would go into their namesake BIB or the EW BIB and both should be at least 4 years old. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084821666852687199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-8929085061018465062014-11-20T22:14:19.981-05:002014-11-20T22:14:19.981-05:00Great! Thanks.
The EW-Bib is such a fantastic bour...Great! Thanks.<br />The EW-Bib is such a fantastic bourbon and great value, I'd be really interested to see how this red label is.<br />Thanks for your excellent blog.<br />Best,<br />Dan<br />PS. The next question I suppose is what is the difference, if any, between HH-bib and EW-bib? I could detect slightly more syrupy notes in the HH than the EW, but that was about the only difference. Although, to be honest, I think the EW-bib is better, I haven't a clue as to why.<br />8^>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-27453540671821038222014-11-20T22:01:57.559-05:002014-11-20T22:01:57.559-05:00Dan - I'll be emailing my contact at HH to see...Dan - I'll be emailing my contact at HH to see if the 12 year old will be offered here in the U.S. Will advise.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084821666852687199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-36485764534179478952014-11-20T21:51:34.625-05:002014-11-20T21:51:34.625-05:00Greg,
We should start a phone/email/letter annoyan...Greg,<br />We should start a phone/email/letter annoyance campaign to get HH to offer the EW101 Red Label on the domestic market.<br />You've got the blog... perhaps you can lead the charge!?<br />8^><br />Best Regards,<br />DanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-9328860694343957222014-11-20T20:53:32.284-05:002014-11-20T20:53:32.284-05:00Dan, short answer is ..... don't know. It'...Dan, short answer is ..... don't know. It's possible this submission is for the continued distribution to the overseas market. Is it possible it will show up here? Certainly and wouldn't that be a nice addition. EC12 is at 94 proof while the red label sits a 101. I've recently become a fan of the EC Barrel Proof selections so at this point, keeping my fingers crossed that this shows up in the U.S. market.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084821666852687199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-37687829265020864772014-11-20T17:24:14.026-05:002014-11-20T17:24:14.026-05:00Well, this is exciting!
How will it compare to EJ-...Well, this is exciting!<br />How will it compare to EJ-12?<br />When do you suppose we'll see this on the shelves?<br />Thanks for posting!<br />Regards,<br />DanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com