I have to wonder if Buffalo Trace excels more at marketing than they do at distilling. Don't get me wrong, they make some really good whiskies. But, I can't say that they should command the demand they do. Pappy's, Blantons, Eagle Rare, Stagg, etc. These are either hard to come by or overpriced when you do find them. And, now you can add Wellers to the list of those that are becoming harder to get. I've had all of these, and they're good; hell, I love me some Col. Taylor. But, in my opinion, they're also not worth the prices they tend to go for when you are able to find them.
I get that Pappy's got some love from Bourdain which set off that frenzy, and Blanton's is a really good whisky in a nice bottle, but, for me, it's more hype than substance. I would gladly pay MSRP for many of the BT brands, but gray market prices? No thanks.
Thoughts?
I get that Pappy's got some love from Bourdain which set off that frenzy, and Blanton's is a really good whisky in a nice bottle, but, for me, it's more hype than substance. I would gladly pay MSRP for many of the BT brands, but gray market prices? No thanks.
Thoughts?