tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003812814565985230.post6812290557841311871..comments2024-03-28T08:30:51.245-04:00Comments on SmokyBeast: Review: Pappy van Winkle 15 Year, 20 Year, and 23 Year - Beast Masters Volume 1. Part 2SmokyBeasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01037600157562644580noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003812814565985230.post-38741446032947948482018-01-31T10:44:54.785-05:002018-01-31T10:44:54.785-05:00Like butter.Like butter.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17263190243284234082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003812814565985230.post-32184142379449050942015-09-15T19:04:26.569-04:002015-09-15T19:04:26.569-04:00Apologies for stepping in. Have a btl of PVW 23 y...Apologies for stepping in. Have a btl of PVW 23 yr old. Tried to figure out bottling date based on the "clues" and email exchanges with Preston Van Winkle. Bottle is clear glass and does not have a code on the glass. Bottom front label indicates it was bottled in Frankfort, front labeling has raised lettering, and the top is gold colored wax. According to Preston, if it’s got wax it’s from 2005 or earlier and they didn’t start using the bottling code until late 2006, so the bottle is from sometime June 2002 and the summer of 2005. Only other "clue" is the "Bottle #B830" on the front. Would like to determine the bottling date closer if possible.furlong220https://www.blogger.com/profile/00333672486754648388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003812814565985230.post-70921619087133307482015-06-20T21:53:28.236-04:002015-06-20T21:53:28.236-04:00Everything bottled prior to 2003 says Lawrenceburg...Everything bottled prior to 2003 says Lawrenceburg, instead of Frankfort. Also, Pappy 15 didn't exist prior to 2004, before that, the 15yo bottle was Old Rip Van Winkle 15 in the short, fat bottle. And I'm guessing the Pappy 23 is post 2005, because that was the last year they had wax tops instead of capsules, and I believe the bottle numbers started with an "A," which points to this bottle being the next year. Sorry for being pedantic, haha. I do love the blog, and I would recommend tracking down some of the bourbon bottled by Scottish independent bottlers in the last 10 years, some of them are pretty spectacular.Chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003812814565985230.post-66924755150663076292015-06-19T12:45:00.696-04:002015-06-19T12:45:00.696-04:00Thanks Chris, we were just going on what Jonathan ...Thanks Chris, we were just going on what Jonathan said. How can you tell it's an '06?SmokyBeasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01037600157562644580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003812814565985230.post-47501637382012019872015-06-16T21:59:38.916-04:002015-06-16T21:59:38.916-04:00The 20 year has always been my favorite Pappy. It...The 20 year has always been my favorite Pappy. It's awfully close to my ideal bourbon. I do have to point out that these bottles are not from 2002, more like 2006 or so. I'd have thought bourbon fiends like you guys would have caught that ;)Chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003812814565985230.post-89641141966899652182014-01-13T12:20:41.659-05:002014-01-13T12:20:41.659-05:00Sorry guys, but this blog is not a forum for selli...Sorry guys, but this blog is not a forum for selling / trading whiskey, and those types of comments will have to be deleted. Nothing personal! /SBSmokyBeasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01037600157562644580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003812814565985230.post-84391559968032402482013-12-28T09:08:28.075-05:002013-12-28T09:08:28.075-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003812814565985230.post-46952440529383181612013-11-05T20:07:22.962-05:002013-11-05T20:07:22.962-05:00Funny . . . I just found a old SW of Kentucky Bour...Funny . . . I just found a old SW of Kentucky Bourbon that is numbered and made for the Jonathan Club in my dads collection. It is numbered 49 in ink, but says No. A 1014 and in "Barrel Proof" made exclusively for Jonathan Club Members. Not sure how old it is, but I know that it is at least from the 50's or 60's. My fathers friend was a member at one time. He has many vintage bottles of various bottles. He may be interested in selling them, but I know he is not desperate. If someone could assist me in finding out the value, please email me at jetskili@mac.com. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003812814565985230.post-91096629471163300592013-11-04T10:56:09.462-05:002013-11-04T10:56:09.462-05:00There's absolutely nothing wrong with a good o...There's absolutely nothing wrong with a good old Makers Mark with an ice cube or two. Big YES on the barrel proof Four Roses. Actually we are in the midst of a SmokyBeast Four Roses spectacular where we do a grand battle of all their Limited Edition bottles over the past three years. Truly outstanding stuff, stay tuned! The A.H. Hirsch can be found on the secondary market for $600-$800 bucks, but we wouldn't recommend that anyone pay that much for a bottle of bourbon. Unless you are ridiculously lucky and find a dusty bottle of a shelf somewhere, that one may be out of reach. But it's good to have a dream!SmokyBeasthttp://www.smokybeast.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003812814565985230.post-71632083804538062612013-11-02T21:20:47.131-04:002013-11-02T21:20:47.131-04:00My new mission is to find a bottle of the AH Hirsc...My new mission is to find a bottle of the AH Hirsch 16. What do you think the odds are of that....LOL I think it would be awesome to collect the 15 and 20 year old Pappy too. My vendor usually gets a few bottle a year but never know which age class. He is headed down Monday to pick out a barrel of Four Roses and have it bottled at barrel strength. I should be able to get one of those. I am actually trying to put together a collection of rare and very high end Bourbons. It may sound strange but if I am just sitting by the fireplace with a good book and a glass I like Makers Mark slightly chilled.Marknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003812814565985230.post-77188388615424943082013-11-02T21:14:54.637-04:002013-11-02T21:14:54.637-04:00Ha! I had seen that. Amazing their security isn&...Ha! I had seen that. Amazing their security isn't tighter. Thanks for the advice... :)Marknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003812814565985230.post-58132661702831947882013-11-02T18:42:58.099-04:002013-11-02T18:42:58.099-04:00Hi Mark, your safe sounds like a good place, if on...Hi Mark, your safe sounds like a good place, if only Buffalo Trace did the same! http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304384104579142000435492132<br /><br />Unlike wine, whiskey will deteriorate cork over long periods of time, so whiskey bottles should always be stored upright. SmokyBeasthttp://www.smokybeast.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003812814565985230.post-70108538951919128292013-11-02T15:44:32.445-04:002013-11-02T15:44:32.445-04:00Would you have any suggestions on how to store the...Would you have any suggestions on how to store the 23? I'm thinking of putting it in my basement safe. Can't decide whether to keep it upright or lay it on its side.Marknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003812814565985230.post-34286922001216400982013-11-02T00:20:52.124-04:002013-11-02T00:20:52.124-04:00Thanks for the kind words, Mark, and congratulatio...Thanks for the kind words, Mark, and congratulations on your acquisition! Special occasions and sharing with friends is what good booze is all about. Enjoy!SmokyBeasthttp://www.smokybeast.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003812814565985230.post-81243935770541116812013-11-01T17:43:21.784-04:002013-11-01T17:43:21.784-04:00I just discovered your blog, thankfully! I won th...I just discovered your blog, thankfully! I won the lottery today in that I was able to obtain a bottle of Van Winkle 12 year old Special Reserve Lot B AND a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle 23 year old. I believe the 23 will go into a safe for when my daughter gets married or makes me a grandfather and the 12 will be enjoyed with friends over the holidays.Marknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003812814565985230.post-69996251034812565142013-09-15T20:39:35.982-04:002013-09-15T20:39:35.982-04:00Agreed, Eric. If you have any old SW dusties, let...Agreed, Eric. If you have any old SW dusties, let us know! Actually this week we have a different kind of rare bourbon up for review. Here's a hint: it won't be rare for long! :) Stay tuned. /SBSmokyBeasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01037600157562644580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003812814565985230.post-77202238890585641352013-09-11T18:43:05.209-04:002013-09-11T18:43:05.209-04:00Considering you've just covered AH Hirsch, I c...Considering you've just covered AH Hirsch, I can't think of any rarer bourbon unless it's some really dusty bottle of S-W when the distillery was still open...Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13215982348779717643noreply@blogger.com