tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post831568467441008678..comments2024-03-17T14:10:05.912-05:00Comments on The Chuck Cowdery Blog: More About The Buffalo Trace Single Oak Project.Chuck Cowderyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12191121480961526039noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-44397315661061660882011-12-23T10:01:31.309-06:002011-12-23T10:01:31.309-06:00Impossible to predict.Impossible to predict.Chuck Cowderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12191121480961526039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-59107682211075873362011-12-22T21:13:13.849-06:002011-12-22T21:13:13.849-06:00My question is what value you put on a collection ...My question is what value you put on a collection if someone were to collect 1 of every 192 bottles? do you think this would go for big $$$ at an auction? is it even possible?bourbonseller1https://www.blogger.com/profile/09597591663141523124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-64041302821316481622011-05-13T23:08:18.426-05:002011-05-13T23:08:18.426-05:00The challenge is to work with a retailer or like m...The challenge is to work with a retailer or like minded to jointly purchase a reasonable sampling of the entire project line.<br /><br />It is understood that the project will be revealed and released over years, not year. A little more insight on the first case can help given the price per bottle. Many of us want to know the what and why, not buy and go broke.<br /><br />The Gillespie conclusion to sample with a group makes the most sense. Chuck, I hope that you will join us, before the word goes out about the tasting.<br /><br />It is hard to plan when there is a bit to sample and quite an outlay.lafewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148984960122915712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-91713974132795647512011-05-11T19:11:04.169-05:002011-05-11T19:11:04.169-05:00I would love for a Scotch whisky distillery to tak...I would love for a Scotch whisky distillery to take these casks after Buffalo Trace was finished with them. It would be interesting to see a single malt get the single oak treatment.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13215982348779717643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-5967217089578063772011-05-10T09:49:50.321-05:002011-05-10T09:49:50.321-05:00This is an intriguing project. One challenge Buff...This is an intriguing project. One challenge Buffalo Trace might face is lack of response due to folks holding onto the bottles for "investment." Only 400 half-bottles per variation is pretty rare.kevin_mckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15638700225333834181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-16241386735442934092011-05-06T16:21:05.773-05:002011-05-06T16:21:05.773-05:00Thanks, Chuck.
We're supposed to get some her...Thanks, Chuck.<br /><br />We're supposed to get some here in Seattle, but...we'll see. <br /><br />Thanks for the specifics. I mean, they picked the trees ten years ago? THAT is pretty incredible.Liberty Bar - Seattlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11941114368715215242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-69998666578896468842011-05-04T20:38:45.364-05:002011-05-04T20:38:45.364-05:00Eric, even if I can only get my hands on 1, I'...Eric, even if I can only get my hands on 1, I'll be tasting and enjoying as well. That you can count on.Jason Pylehttp://sourmashmanifesto.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-2383074853748565572011-05-04T13:53:49.232-05:002011-05-04T13:53:49.232-05:00I'm pretty darn excited about this as well, an...I'm pretty darn excited about this as well, and have scurried through every page of the single oak site several times. Hopefully my favorite liquor store owner comes through and snags a few bottles. Fingers crossed.<br /><br />In contrast to Mr. Pyle, I think there is value to tasting even one variety. It's not up to the taster to determine the production variables like oak types or mash bills, but rather just enjoy the drink and punch in some tasting notes on the SOP website.<br /><br />It will be interesting to watch the patterns emerge over time on the 'Results' page and see how my taste compares to others. Even if I just sample one type, the data I submit is still valid (and valuable) for the overall project, and will put BT one step closer to possibly identifying a bourbon x-factor.<br /><br />Although it would be a shame to try just one...Erichttp://www.bourbonbasement.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-35066025388068636312011-05-03T19:55:07.382-05:002011-05-03T19:55:07.382-05:00Chuck, while the Single Oak website does a great ...Chuck, while the Single Oak website does a great job explaining this extremely cool project, I think your post and your contributions recently to Straightbourbon have done the most to put this into context. <br /><br />I'm excited and can't wait to try as many as I can get my hands on.<br /><br />However, while a consumer could certainly compare this to their fave American Whiskey and learn something, it seems the biggest comparison is as they intended, comparing known variables to known variables within their own offerings. I'm not sure that a consumer gets as much out of this buying one of the products. It seems to me you really have to commit to buying a couple to see the biggest differences. Otherwise it's a, "Hmm, that could be the wood grain, but not sure."<br /><br />That's minor and hopefully those that really want to take this on seriously are able to do so with decent availability. <br /><br />The only other issue I see is execution once all of this is done. Tree's are different. That's a given. And it seems to me eliminating the "Single Oak" part of it would have been a better way to ensure they were able to execute a repeatable flavor profile once a favorite(s) was determined. It doesn't take away from the cool or fun factor, but I think it makes delivering on the winner very tough. But I may be missing the point with that. This may just be more of an educational foray by BT for themselves and for consumers vs. really trying to make the bourbon that appears to more folks.<br /><br />Anyway, this is indeed very intriguing, super geeky, which is also cool, and definitely craft to the core. Can't wait to try it as mentioned.<br /><br />Thanks for all of the additional info.Jason Pylehttp://sourmashmanifesto.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-85659732219181342792011-05-03T16:39:52.531-05:002011-05-03T16:39:52.531-05:00It reminds me of some experiments Independent Stav...It reminds me of some experiments Independent Stave, the cooperage, has done with the assistance of the distilleries. Otherwise, no.Chuck Cowderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12191121480961526039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-58428391985872956522011-05-03T16:19:48.093-05:002011-05-03T16:19:48.093-05:00The more I learn about this the more intriguing it...The more I learn about this the more intriguing it sounds, and the more interested I am in it. This may be the single most ambitious project to come out of any distillery or spirits company ever. I can't think of anything comparable, can you Chuck?skuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00487419662314518931noreply@blogger.com