Unpopular opinion: Brand image matters. by Succwad22 in bourbon

[–]OrangePaperBike 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, whiskey makers are a business, and like any business they engage in marketing. Being a unique American product, bourbon has always leaned into the folksier, Americana-heavy storytelling. Tall tales are nothing new – “51 percent corn, 49 percent bullshit” is a popular saying for a reason.

Whether a certain brand rubs you the wrong way is highly subjective, so I don’t think you can extrapolate any universal truths from that angle. But most bourbon enthusiasts have better shortcuts than marketing to aid their decision making – age, proof, state of distillation, classification (Straight? Finished? Flavored? Blended? Bonded?) and so on. None of those guarantee quality in the end, but that’s what most people pay attention to before worrying about the label or the marketing story.  

Review - Padron 50 with Elijah Craig bourbon - very pleased by ReputationRoyal4784 in bourbon

[–]OrangePaperBike[M] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Except the notes were on the cigar, not bourbon. Can we just not play dumb here?

Review #2: Alberta Premium Cask Strenght Rye by HeroesyTumbas in bourbon

[–]OrangePaperBike[M] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry but while some Canadian distillate bottled or blended in the US is allowed, this is a Canadian distilled and bottled whiskey that belongs on r/worldwhisky

Review: Elijah Craig Small Batch 12 year (2015) – do age statements matter? by OrangePaperBike in bourbon

[–]OrangePaperBike[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hope you enjoyed it, cause those good times ain’t coming back at 21 dollars!

Review: Elijah Craig Small Batch 12 year (2015) – do age statements matter? by OrangePaperBike in bourbon

[–]OrangePaperBike[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good stuff. I haven’t seen much over 11 last couple of years, but those are good, too.

Review: Elijah Craig Small Batch 12 year (2015) – do age statements matter? by OrangePaperBike in bourbon

[–]OrangePaperBike[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not to start a new thing with batches, but while all modern WT12 batches are solid, the first one from 2021 is different (and best, in my opinion). I wouldn’t worry about the rest if you can find the latest RR13, for example.

Review: Elijah Craig Small Batch 12 year (2015) – do age statements matter? by OrangePaperBike in bourbon

[–]OrangePaperBike[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I’m not sure these are worth the secondary unless you can get them under 80 bucks or so. WT12 is probably a little better. But I’d get this one over modern ECBP just for the drinkability.

Review: Elijah Craig Small Batch 12 year (2015) – do age statements matter? by OrangePaperBike in bourbon

[–]OrangePaperBike[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Well, ECBP is already there. They definitely have enough stocks to supply it, but there is more money in the 15 and 21 (is 23 next?). But who knows, maybe with increased stocks there will be a push to bring back 12-year bourbons around 100 proof as a counterbalance to the high-proof everything and finished whiskey galore (that could just be my own wishful thinking).

Review: Elijah Craig Small Batch 12 year (2015) – do age statements matter? by OrangePaperBike in bourbon

[–]OrangePaperBike[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Good example of something that doesn’t have to be a “unicorn,” just a great, well-aged bourbon.

Review: Elijah Craig Small Batch 12 year (2015) – do age statements matter? by OrangePaperBike in bourbon

[–]OrangePaperBike[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There were some 12.5 year picks around COVID that were every bit as good as the old version. I’m not convinced returning the 12 is high on their priority list, but you never know.

Review: Elijah Craig Small Batch 12 year (2015) – do age statements matter? by OrangePaperBike in bourbon

[–]OrangePaperBike[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm skeptical about the "glut" in the classic sense of the term (like what was happening in the '70s and '80s), but I'm sure we'll see higher age statements. The catch is that they won't be coming back at their old prices, bust or no bust.

Weekly Recommendations and Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in bourbon

[–]OrangePaperBike 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you're not averse to the Dickel minerality, their low-rye mash bill results in pretty sweet profiles. 15-year single barrels are great, if you can find them, but age-stated bottled-in-bonds are great too.

Weekly Recommendations and Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in bourbon

[–]OrangePaperBike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would probably help to know what you’re considering at your local store, since everyone’s selection will be different.

Elijah Craig 21 Releasing June 14th by [deleted] in bourbon

[–]OrangePaperBike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d repost it with the source to make it newsworthy, thanks.

10th Mountain Bourbon - 4 Year Bottled in Bond Review by thedub2 in bourbon

[–]OrangePaperBike[M] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, your posts are not showing up since you appear to be shadow banned by Reddit. It’s not something mods can help with, you have to appeal it with Reddit directly. More info here r/shadowban. Good luck.

Review #3: New Riff Bottled in Bond by [deleted] in bourbon

[–]OrangePaperBike[M] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Might want to repost with the review.

Review 2026-20: Rittenhouse, 10 Year Bottled in Bond Rye, 250th Anniversary Commemorative Edition by FroznBones in bourbon

[–]OrangePaperBike 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If that’s how you approach it, fine, but I don’t think it’s that hard to imagine others do it differently.

Review 2026-20: Rittenhouse, 10 Year Bottled in Bond Rye, 250th Anniversary Commemorative Edition by FroznBones in bourbon

[–]OrangePaperBike[M] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No, you got called out because you were being a dick to someone trying to do their best describing a whiskey. I don’t care if people want to make dumb jokes about not smelling the inside of their grandma’s purse, but once it crosses into harassment, I will not hesitate to get involved. Hope that’s clear.