tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post6678415348733796168..comments2024-03-19T20:31:23.141-05:00Comments on The Chuck Cowdery Blog: Don't Cry for Old Grand-Dad 114Chuck Cowderyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12191121480961526039noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-35773779355158135942017-08-21T17:09:47.554-05:002017-08-21T17:09:47.554-05:00Well, I didn't see this post about OGD 114 not...Well, I didn't see this post about OGD 114 not going away before sending my last post about my finding and buying six bottles. Not to worry though as they are definitely NOT going to be wasted.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16089339782201039375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-7678906695769415402017-05-23T14:14:19.517-05:002017-05-23T14:14:19.517-05:00Old Grand Dad BiB is usually the best buy on the b...Old Grand Dad BiB is usually the best buy on the bourbon shelf of any liquor store. For the price it's damn hard to beat. and honestly, as long as they continue making it, I appreciate the lack of marketing. Let's keep this secret, and low price, to ourselves , shall we? Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15145377656704083761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-6518755057809100492017-03-17T15:31:23.222-05:002017-03-17T15:31:23.222-05:00I can't wait to try that!I can't wait to try that!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-10518527525780088412017-03-01T02:08:38.643-06:002017-03-01T02:08:38.643-06:00There is a Bulleit Bourbon and a Bulleit Rye, but ...There is a Bulleit Bourbon and a Bulleit Rye, but never the twain shall meet.Chuck Cowderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12191121480961526039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-57624840090409161592017-02-28T22:47:24.829-06:002017-02-28T22:47:24.829-06:00I had always heard that Bulleit was literally a bl...I had always heard that Bulleit was literally a blend of bourbon and rye, each from different sources. Any truth to that? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-65394361022159500332017-02-22T13:43:38.289-06:002017-02-22T13:43:38.289-06:00The reports of Old Grand-Dad's death have been...The reports of Old Grand-Dad's death have been greatly exaggerated, to paraphrase Mark Twain.Chuck Cowderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12191121480961526039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-89631198733497615992017-02-22T10:31:44.083-06:002017-02-22T10:31:44.083-06:00I had written dear Old Grand Dad off for dead. Gla...I had written dear Old Grand Dad off for dead. Glad to hear he's still on life support. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-1956009628396991712017-02-19T18:12:29.054-06:002017-02-19T18:12:29.054-06:00I love OGD. It's my go to. The 114 and BIB are...I love OGD. It's my go to. The 114 and BIB are both very solid, too. I encourage someone to try OGD every time I pick a bottle up. It's hard to beat the value.J'Larko Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05490585173204525088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-62730027783302849672017-02-16T15:31:20.982-06:002017-02-16T15:31:20.982-06:00I have no respect for BH. what a waste of a bottle...I have no respect for BH. what a waste of a bottle. 80 proof, $70 buck Canadian, nothing special. especially when BiB OGD is $32, and twice as good.<br /><br />RickRickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09872338936249305301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-11125538615501639262017-02-16T14:38:19.720-06:002017-02-16T14:38:19.720-06:00Gotta love OGD 114. Spilled some on my lawnmower, ...Gotta love OGD 114. Spilled some on my lawnmower, wiped it off with a rag, and it took off the red paint!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-19917938587400623072017-02-16T13:53:20.044-06:002017-02-16T13:53:20.044-06:00Basil Hayden has never really impressed me. OGD 1...Basil Hayden has never really impressed me. OGD 114 does(for the money)! Of course, it lacks some complexity but it ticks all of the boxes of what most bourbon lovers want. That spice swell is consistently in the sweet spot of the development. Very satisfying while not requiring much thought. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05424746560390238653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-89618789260409978182017-02-16T13:08:21.111-06:002017-02-16T13:08:21.111-06:00So to paraphrase Twain here:
"If you don'...So to paraphrase Twain here:<br /><br />"If you don't like the news from Beam/Suntory, just wait a few months."mr manhattannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-38077041288321855602017-02-16T12:14:46.366-06:002017-02-16T12:14:46.366-06:00While it is possible that Beam is making some Bull...While it is possible that Beam is making some Bulleit for Diageo, I don't consider it likely and even if they are, it's new-make and therefore would have no effect on Old Grand-Dad availability.Chuck Cowderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12191121480961526039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-78590046110949732142017-02-16T11:16:40.826-06:002017-02-16T11:16:40.826-06:00Glad to read that it's sticking around. I like...Glad to read that it's sticking around. I like both OGDBiB and 114 and would be sad to see either go. Of the higher rye bourbons I tend to prefer Old Forester Signature though. Quintilian B. Nastyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09442277796099767409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-2913764205100506162017-02-16T10:35:01.272-06:002017-02-16T10:35:01.272-06:00Beam seems to be consistently inconsistent - Booke...Beam seems to be consistently inconsistent - Booker's price jumps/scaled back, OGD 114 gone/back, etc. <br /><br />Chuck - thanks for the article on this. Much appreciated.Matt Hurshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17607690320446640641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-42627813803492984322017-02-16T07:43:21.485-06:002017-02-16T07:43:21.485-06:00Is it true that Beam is now supplying the juice fo...Is it true that Beam is now supplying the juice for Bulleit bourbon in place of Four Roses? If so, I would think that the amount of high-rye juice required for Bulleit would be greater than that of all the Old Grand Dad expressions combined and might influence future business decisions on Old Grand Dad products.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-30626783343357222952017-02-15T22:46:43.402-06:002017-02-15T22:46:43.402-06:00Me too! There is too much marketing fluff over go...Me too! There is too much marketing fluff over good quality substance.kaiserhoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18214148630816519490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-56446193905420912212017-02-15T22:45:28.443-06:002017-02-15T22:45:28.443-06:00I want to try the the Bottled in Bond Old Grandad....I want to try the the Bottled in Bond Old Grandad.kaiserhoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18214148630816519490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-5536533686868265092017-02-15T22:20:56.643-06:002017-02-15T22:20:56.643-06:00Huzzah!! OGD 114 is an old fave. Got me thinking...Huzzah!! OGD 114 is an old fave. Got me thinking...I'll go sip some from the National Distillers era now...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16463885630656424770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-45321033305963438882017-02-15T22:06:47.615-06:002017-02-15T22:06:47.615-06:00I had Basil Hayden awhile back and it was just &qu...I had Basil Hayden awhile back and it was just "meh"...but maybe my buds (taste) need to sample more bourbons to be sure, you see ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-62756584520601027772017-02-15T18:44:48.337-06:002017-02-15T18:44:48.337-06:00I'm often saddened to see the old classics dis...I'm often saddened to see the old classics disappear while the boutique expressions become the go-to pours.Hookfingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06816245202450112095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-14979302704160988032017-02-15T18:04:12.203-06:002017-02-15T18:04:12.203-06:00I don't buy Basil Hayden, but I'll gladly ...I don't buy Basil Hayden, but I'll gladly drink it. Had some for the first time in ages, the other night, at a friend's house. It was delicious. I just prefer to buy higher proof, better value, bourbon.<br /><br />I'm a fan of OGD 114, who doesn't buy it often enough, I fear. When I heard the rumors of it's doom, I was sad. Now that it's coming back to the shelves, I plan to buy it a little bit more often. Doing my small part to help keep the brand alive.Brian (AKA The Dean)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15072638994343667673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-24442295676488510602017-02-15T17:23:47.407-06:002017-02-15T17:23:47.407-06:00The Basil Hayden brand is doing very well and they...The Basil Hayden brand is doing very well and they will soon be releasing a Basil Hayden Rye.Chuck Cowderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12191121480961526039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-61763761633075617882017-02-15T17:20:39.905-06:002017-02-15T17:20:39.905-06:00Oh Come on. Does anyone even drink Basil Hayden?Oh Come on. Does anyone even drink Basil Hayden?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-23710084350874769892017-02-15T16:56:01.614-06:002017-02-15T16:56:01.614-06:00Well, bought 2 bottles today at $20 ea
Just in cas...Well, bought 2 bottles today at $20 ea<br />Just in case.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com