Was watching some whiskeytube and got to thinking, how much do you care about how your whiskey is crafted?

If you could go buy a TW house brand bottle for $35 that tasted just like GTS but was artificially aged or had flavoring or other additives, would you?

Is the value of the bottle just end product or the story that goes along with it?

Would you buy a 13th colony double oak at retail if it was proven there was some shenanigans behind it?

For me i don't think i would care as long as the product was good and they were up front about it.

I would care.

I don't know why but I would.

My stupid monkey brain I guess.

both valid points. Im thinking about it in the commodity sense. If i could get a GTS clone for 40 bucks then that becomes the daily and i see it in the same vein as any other cheap bottle. would i reach for the fake stuff or the OF100?

I think the end result is that the real thing becomes all that more special because it is "real" that and i'd certainly never buy a pour from an opened bottle.

AgDev01 said:

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we still talking about whiskey?

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I don't mind chemicals and lost art.

As you said, I just want the same end result and satisfaction.

artificial aging via ultrasonic or controlled temp cycling I don't mind. not sure I'm a fan of using external additives, though.

bmc13 said:

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artificial aging via ultrasonic or controlled temp cycling I don't mind. not sure I'm a fan of using external additives, though.

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Yeah I wouldn't mind that at all.

As long as the ingredients didn't change

bmc13 said:

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artificial aging via ultrasonic or controlled temp cycling I don't mind. not sure I'm a fan of using external additives, though.

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What is the line to consider an external additive?

The thing that prompted my question is these "infusion spirals" that are designed to be dropping in a barrel and add a finish to it.

Quote:

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Now is the time for distillers to think outside the barrel when it comes to aging alternatives for their spirits. By utilizing Infusion Spirals from The Barrel Mill, you'll experience savings in cost, labor, and time while experimenting with new woods and toasts to get truly oneofakind spirits.

Whether you're trying a small sampling with our Bottle Spirals or conducting larger trials with our popular 8" Carboys and large-volume Tank Packs, the end result will be top-notch.

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https://thebarrelmill.com/infusion-spirals/infusion-spirals-spirits/

I have a hard time differentiating between this and someone just dumping in a concentrate into the barrel.

I do think there is a distinction with this method and MM who replace the actual staves to my knowledge.

Again as long as they are transparent i don't think i would care but i do think it goes to show we should demand more transparency on the labels these days because the game has changed.

I also ask that no one here drink for the next two weeks.

Thanks.

Bless your heart

That's super cool.

I went to the EH Taylor Dinner. It was great. Walked away with a Single Barrel pick. You'll probably walk away with an OWA pick.

I tried getting tickets to that event but failed. I'm hoping for OWA vs W12

Is Larceny barrel proof easily findable these days? What's MSRP and what's secondary pricing for it?

Hell, I don't do Dry January. Why would I give up 2 weeks for?

Depends on if it has dropped recently or not. Back about 6-8 weeks ago, I saw it basically any time I went into TW for a good 2-3 weeks. Haven't seen it since. I believe it drops 3 times a year or so, similar to ECBP. Retail should be about $65-$75.

FireJimbonow said:

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Is Larceny barrel proof easily findable these days? What's MSRP and what's secondary pricing for it?

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Got it at Costco for $55 and I have seen it at multiple other stores.

Maker's Mark doesn't actually replace staves. They have a bar that hangs across the top of the barrel that the 10 staves hang from

FireJimbonow said:

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Is Larceny barrel proof easily findable these days? What's MSRP and what's secondary pricing for it?

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Passed it up today. Where are you located?

Houston, but have friends in Austin and Dallas visiting soon that can grab it if there.

interesting. thanks for the info.

Their barrel picking experience is one of the coolest ones that I've been a part of

FireJimbonow said:

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Houston, but have friends in Austin and Dallas visiting soon that can grab it if there.

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I saw one in the clear lake area if that's not far from you

FireJimbonow said:

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Is Larceny barrel proof easily findable these days? What's MSRP and what's secondary pricing for it?

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Cases are sitting on the floor at OLC collecting dust.

Is A124 available? Supposed to be pretty decent.