tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post3260438324490910379..comments2023-04-13T08:51:12.419-04:00Comments on Bourbon Dork: OWA - As the Mash Tun Churns!Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03084821666852687199noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-52705970197023959282013-04-28T12:44:26.102-04:002013-04-28T12:44:26.102-04:00If I were to guess, it's about keeping as broa...If I were to guess, it's about keeping as broad a customer base as possible. When you offer a premium label, the percentage of people willing to pay that I think is pretty small and more than likely won't be the guy or gal that's ok paying $22 for an OWA. The shelf OWA is of course a vatting of multiple barrels and by doing this you end up with a profile that's an average of the overall barrels I think losing anything unique. The CnB and 1789b barrel picks are all single barrel that zeros in on a specific style and quality. There's a general feeling that OWA is on a short lifeline but I have no solid data to back that up.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084821666852687199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-75838652389514112922013-04-28T12:14:07.910-04:002013-04-28T12:14:07.910-04:00I don't know why BT keeps OWA107 around as it ...I don't know why BT keeps OWA107 around as it is. I've read posts that WSR outsells OWA107 anywhere from 3:1 to 7:1, though admittedly without sources. If it's truly a drop in the bucket, wouldn't it be better to do a single barrel release at a premium price? I had 3 1789b bottlings a couple of months ago, and a CnB bottle, and they're vastly superior to the standard bottling. BT could get a guy to pick some great single barrels and start a new line, jacking up the price even without an age statement, and I'd bet it would do better than the current OWA is performing.BMchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05036354965069864586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-57740760226656542862013-02-23T19:06:06.842-05:002013-02-23T19:06:06.842-05:00I think is pretty cool that you and your friends a...I think is pretty cool that you and your friends are dedicated enough fans (& have enough $$$) to buy your own barrels! local liquor store just did that (I forget what brand), and had special labels made up, and those bottles sit atop the very barrel they purchased.<br />I also liked your comment about Four Roses, that you don't ask for the age or recipe, and just taste. I'm too new a bourbon enthusiast to know the difference, personally, but I have gotten into the habit of each time I buy a new bottle I go back to the same store and talk to the same guys there to help me pick my next one. They're getting to know my tastes, I'm becoming a loyal customer, and I get to understand their terminology better. A win-win!! Tomorrow I get to try Angels Envy ... maybe pick up a new bottle. :-)<br /><br />TriMarkCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-24295540833490602062013-02-17T19:27:40.986-05:002013-02-17T19:27:40.986-05:00Nice write up Gregory...I can't wait to share ...Nice write up Gregory...I can't wait to share a glass with you at the sampler! :DBobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-18905833315478128912013-02-11T20:54:48.666-05:002013-02-11T20:54:48.666-05:00Steve, I'm not saying that is the case, it'...Steve, I'm not saying that is the case, it's just idle speculation. But, these things have been known to add up to definitive action. Remember Weller Centennial? How about Old Charter Classic 90 or Eagle Rare 101? The only way to enjoy those expressions nowadays is to know someone who has some squirreled away in their bunker. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084821666852687199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-64775677873586795972013-02-11T20:51:34.229-05:002013-02-11T20:51:34.229-05:00Sorry Will, not at this time. Our group is quite ...Sorry Will, not at this time. Our group is quite large and we'll be doubling up as it is, particularly at Four Roses. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084821666852687199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-72710272018760453142013-02-11T14:49:12.516-05:002013-02-11T14:49:12.516-05:00"But if that turns out to be the case, does t..."But if that turns out to be the case, does that then mean OWA or maybe even Weller Special Reserve (WSR) go by the wayside to maintain stock of older expressions?"<br /><br />Man, I sure do hope it doesn't. OWA is one of my favorite pours, especially for the price.SteveBMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10203167407546384904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-47179017597760193002013-02-11T11:51:48.763-05:002013-02-11T11:51:48.763-05:00Greg:
Any chance you're looking for additiona...Greg:<br /><br />Any chance you're looking for additional participants in your group?Willnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-25000609544700595342013-02-03T09:06:18.742-05:002013-02-03T09:06:18.742-05:00Well said, Reid! And Greg, thanks for the informa...Well said, Reid! And Greg, thanks for the information. Interested in the developments as OWA is one of my favorites as well.Jeremiahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08239297460106336933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-50698916318834893412013-02-02T12:03:55.462-05:002013-02-02T12:03:55.462-05:00Thanks Nick. I'm pretty confident we'll f...Thanks Nick. I'm pretty confident we'll find something that meets our criteria. BT has done a great job to date with us and I have no fear that's going to change. Last year they rolled out 12 barrels for us and we ended up picking three so the odds are looking good.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084821666852687199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-30286901735104224742013-02-02T11:55:35.259-05:002013-02-02T11:55:35.259-05:00Nice write up, Greg. I'll be interested in yo...Nice write up, Greg. I'll be interested in your update after the April tasting. Nick Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276293118865565460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-25272154893043373592013-02-02T06:34:13.626-05:002013-02-02T06:34:13.626-05:00Nice update Greg!!
At the end of the day the tast...Nice update Greg!!<br /><br />At the end of the day the taste and quality of the whiskey is all that matters. Getting hung up on age has lots of folks walking past great whiskey and settling for older average whiskey. BT does an excellent job with their younger product... just look at Handy rye at 6YO. I personally hope all the experts keep walking past the young whiskey..... I will be happy to find the honey barrels and stock up the bunker.....Cigarnvnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459913366176838409.post-4863863621633455582013-02-01T21:40:45.649-05:002013-02-01T21:40:45.649-05:00Supply & demand. I will cry if the OWA profile...Supply & demand. I will cry if the OWA profile changes too much, as it's a staple in my cabinet.castellettihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16464981215084786283noreply@blogger.com