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Originally Posted by KevinTodd
And you may be seeing Blanton's become more and more "scarce" now as their owners try to create the same aura of mystery that has surrounded PVW. Here in the ATL and throughout South FL the talk has already begun. I get it....it's marketing at its finest--but what a shame when it is a product of solid marketing rather than pure merit of product. It's kind of like Champagne really. I mean---I'm not going to poo-poo someone who brings Dom Perignon to a function and offers it to me; because it is stunningly well-made, and from THE Champagne house, according to some, but for me, there are many others that quietly do a much better job. I suppose that this is truly the case in all consumable goods.
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You are talking about Buffalo Trace distillery which is part of the Sazerac empire. Weller is supposed to have the same mash bill as PVW..and that is why it is hard to get...some places have the Reserve on the shelf...but not in my hood
I want the Antique 107 or 12...
Popcorn Sutton distllery in TN is now part of that empire to. They have two of Dickles former Master Distillers on board to run the place...what are they up to is the question? You know they are there for the creative freedom to make a craft product and not a commodity whiskey.
Stag Sr is another one that is impossible to get. I think the JR is good enough..it comes in at 126 proof.
It seems that is what Buffalo Trace marketing is doing is creating an aura around so many of their products to create a large demand while limiting supply. PVW, Stag SR , Taylor 4 grain, Elmer Lee, Blantons and... Weller?