![]() ![]() ![]() This year, we will only be telling you what the typical retail price is (before tax) and what the secondary price’s commonly go for (before shipping).Īnd as always, if you have any questions or comments, please send us an email for clarification! Happy Hunting!īuffalo Trace Kosher (Straight Rye, Rye Recipe or Wheat Recipe) – T3ĮH Taylor Single Barrel (Store Pick) – T2ĮH Taylor Barrel Proof 2020 (130. Prices for BTAC and Pappy are still settling and may go a tiny bit lower, but for the most part, the reality is that BTAC bottles are no longer anywhere near the $400 realm and any bottle carrying the Van Winkle name may never go below $550 again.Īs a final note for this year’s Bourbon Brown Book, we have decided to get rid of the “average store price” data point because it confused too many people. The prices reflected below are a snapshot in time of the secondary market in December 2020. This has led to the chain reaction of not only being unable to find relatively low-tier allocated bottles like Elijah Craig Barrel Proof and Blanton’s, but that you’d be able to tell the exact date of when the drops occurred because local secondary markets were full of those bottles for sale on the same day. It is in our opinion that consumers wanted to drink the bottles as much as they wanted to sell them, so they would buy two of them and recoup the costs with the sale of the second bottle. One of the newest fads that the secondary market saw was the trend of all bottles being sold at a price that was double the price of retail. ![]() It was a sad day for many customers when their local stores had to tell them that they did not have enough allocations to go around this year. This all culminated with a year that saw total allocations per store drop significantly around the US. In fact, bottles that previously carried no secondary value now had it.ĭistilleries also took advantage of the boom in bourbon drinkers and set about releasing more new labels than ever before. The secondary market prices stayed relatively steady throughout 20, but with all of the events surrounding COVID-19, the markets were bound to change.Īnd change they did. HUGE price fluctuationsĢ020 saw HUGE price fluctuations. This year, we’re still only listing prices for bottles that came out throughout the current year although we may consider expanding the pricing guide to include previous year’s bottlings sometime in the future. People loved it and we had a lot of feedback. short for Edmund Haynes), I have the awesome opportunity to check out EH Taylor Small Batch vs Single Barrel to find out how different they are (or not). To see other whiskies from this brand, click EH Taylor, Jr.In 2019, we branched out from our whiskey reviews and bourbon reviews to launch our version of a secondary valuation guide for bottles of bourbon and rye whiskey. EH Taylor Single Barrel Buffalo Trace makes a lot of great whiskeys, such as the EH Taylor line of bourbons (and one rye whiskey). ![]() RATING: 89/100Ĭlick 89/100 to access other whiskies with this rating. Taylor/Bottled in Bond fan, this is one to grab, even at the price point. – The empty Glencairn is a soft oak with just a touch of alcohol, but it won’t hurt you. – No More: The flavors really don’t change much in this one, and while I appreciate its uniformity throughout all of the categories, it does put this spirit in a one-trick-pony category. – Between Sips: Almonds and cherries sit comfortably in the pauses between sips along with vanilla if you’re really looking for it. The bourbon sensation just lingers and lingers in the mouth, but doesn’t go beyond that to the throat or chest. I feel like there’s something small missing, but this remains very enjoyable nonetheless. Luckily, the oak component is more seasoned, making the tongue tingle with warmth.Ī Kentucky chew gets the alcohol and white pepper churning into the vanilla which creates a lot of excitement, but pushes the fruit to the side. The lack of any distinctive spice to balance the low alcohol concentration makes me feel a little that there is a floor or foundation that’s a little unstable. The alcohol is once again subtle, giving just a tickle at the back of the palate. The vanilla is light, dominated by a simple syrup/fruit cup syrup. – Taste: The first sip is a game of tag – with maraschino cherries chasing after the mandarin orange from the nose. – Visual: Auburn in color, I love the clarity of this one! Coats the glass with slow-dropping legs. ![]()
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