Made my first ever “dusties” score, and boy was it a doozy. Still sifting through everything, but bottle dates are from mid 70s to late 90s. Concentrated mostly in late 70s to early 80s, so tax stamps galore!
Got a fair amount of multiples, so will be posting some in Commerce Corner soon to share with folks here.
Enjoying these tonight…
the Total Wine here had the Michter’s 10 Year Bourbon for $109. Sold out on Sat. YMMV
Tried a few newer releases. EHT Amaranth and Weller CYPB. Both were served by the glass (1.5oz each) and while I’d probably buy a bottle at retail, neither was close to their price of admission from a secondary pricing perspective. Just not nearly interesting enough.
I agree re Weller CYPB. Even the Special Reserve is starting to fetch inflated prices. The market is way overheated.
New releases continually fetch ridiculous money for unproven whiskey. Sadly, the market has been overheated for at least the last 5 years. Hoping we see prices come down in the next 5 years as production catches up to demand. It would be great to reverse the ‘allocated’ trend for everything not truly allocated.
Gene, how are you finding these old bottles show?
Confirmation bias aside, I think they’re showing really well. I’ve had experiences with dusties previously, and always found them to be fascinating in how they’re typically smoother and more “straightforward” in how they present themselves. Not saying in any way that they lack complexity. I think the best way to frame it is that there’s a “purity” in these that you don’t find as much nowadays.
Bear in mind none of these are higher proof bottlings
Crazy, we sell these for $35 and $25 respectively so definitely retail taking people to the hoop.
I’ve paid pretty big premiums for my favorite bourbons (George T. Stagg, Four Roses LE). And other favorites are now more than I’m willing to spend (Pappy 20, Eagle Rare 17, William Larue). On principle, though, I’m not paying any premium – much less 4x – for Special Reserve just because it says “Weller” on the label.
Stagg is about $90, same with ER17 and Pappy 20.
If I found those at retail for those prices I’d think it was a prank. Last I checked the secondary market, Stagg - $400-50; ER17 - $800; Pappy 20 - $2K? 3K? My local liquor store got wise a couple years ago and started charging these prices for their meagre allocations.
I believe he’s referring to $90… per shot.
Been busy with life, so neglecting Nick Gangas and his stores selection of Whisky in IL…
New Whistlepig Boss Hog is set to be released aged in Umeshu barrels.
New Parker’s Heritage is inbound ,first Rye in the Parker’s lineup of releases, 105 proof, 8 years old.
Kamiki released a long aged “Maltage” Japanese Whisky aged in Japanese cedar casks.
thanks Kris.
In one of the sketchiest neighborhoods around Seattle in the liquor store next to the pot shop, I saw a bottle each of:
Pappy 15 - $2000
Stagg - $600
Old Fitzgerald 9 - $600
Needless to say, hard pass.
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Killed some dusties recently. Looking forward to trying out some new ones tonight!
L to R bottle dates - 1979, 1983, 1981
Local Headline:
It’s official. There are two barrels of bourbon for every person living in Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) - Kentucky’s bourbon industry set two records for the modern era last year by filling more than 2.1 million barrels of bourbon and aging 9.1 million barrels total.
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association says it’s the highest inventory in the 52 years they’ve kept records. It’s also the first and only time since 1967 that distillers have filled more than 2 million barrels of bourbon.
Kentucky now boasts two barrels of bourbon and aging spirits for every person living in the Commonwealth. The last census estimates the state’s population as 4.5 million.
“This is a historic day that cements Kentucky’s rightful title as the one, true and authentic home for Bourbon and distilled spirits,” KDA President Eric Gregory said. “It’s also further proof of Kentucky Bourbon’s monumental economic impact and ever-increasing demand.”
Kentucky’s bourbon industry generates $8.6 billion for the economy and creates more than 20,100 jobs, according to the Kentucky Distillers’ Association.
New Old Fitz release will be a 15 year old.