I finally gave up on those two missing batches and recorded it. I think ECBP is getting squeezed on both ends. Barrels going into the single barrel program is one end. I think more barrels are also going to William Heavenhill releases or Heaven Hill 17 year/18 year releases where they can charge more money. Pure speculation but something changed.
Awesome video! I've been wanting videos like this with a lot of ECBP batches discussed. Also you need to revisit C921 with Derell, that one was a sleeper for sure. I will say that for the 2021 and 2022 batches, while not the best ECBP's, they are still better than 98% of what is sitting on the shelf.
Great video! I really haven’t been a fan of any batch after 2020 other than the C923. I would definitely put the C920 way ahead of the B919. The B919 was a disappointing batch for me.
Outstanding video and analytics! I’m personally a huge fan of A119 and it beat out C923 in a blind for me. I feel like it doesn’t get the credit it deserves. My C919 is gone but that would be a heck of a matchup! Cheers
This first pass was not blind. Used the same method and scoresheet we use for each review after spending time with each batch over the course of a few months. Next step is to blind though. Blind the tiers to see if the tiers hold up. Blind the top four to crown a favorite. Lots of possibilities for our live show and to enjoy ECBP with guests (since I have 20 open bottles to now work through).
Yeah, definitely laid out as expected but seeing it versus just feeling it is different. And now that we have this foundation, we can include in future reviews how the next batch ranks among all the batches we noted here.
I've been disappointed with ECBP for a while now unfortunately. I used to always be on the lookout for them and now I really don't care either way. Here in NY where I am,we never even saw C923 which really sucks. I haven't even bothered to get an A124 and I probably won't. As a fan from back in the Pirate Bottles, this hurts a little.
The data definitely supports the point of view. While a lower batch is still decent value at the price point, there has been only one must own batch 2021 to now.
Couldn't agree more, batch 10 is awsome. Only pirate bottle I own.
Been looking forward to this one! If you need to get rid of a pirate, it's a bucket list bottle for me!
Thanks for doing this and breaking down the data so well. This Data confirms that once the private barrel picks started the batches got worse.
I finally gave up on those two missing batches and recorded it. I think ECBP is getting squeezed on both ends. Barrels going into the single barrel program is one end. I think more barrels are also going to William Heavenhill releases or Heaven Hill 17 year/18 year releases where they can charge more money. Pure speculation but something changed.
That was my first thought before watching. Now I’m excited to watch and see what the breakdown is ! 🥃
Data can absolutely be great content. Very informative, Thanks Jeff.
I have been waiting on this video
Awesome video! I've been wanting videos like this with a lot of ECBP batches discussed. Also you need to revisit C921 with Derell, that one was a sleeper for sure. I will say that for the 2021 and 2022 batches, while not the best ECBP's, they are still better than 98% of what is sitting on the shelf.
I agree completely. B524 was an 84, middle of the pack batch. Still means it’s awesome at $85.
Great video! I really haven’t been a fan of any batch after 2020 other than the C923. I would definitely put the C920 way ahead of the B919. The B919 was a disappointing batch for me.
Outstanding video and analytics! I’m personally a huge fan of A119 and it beat out C923 in a blind for me. I feel like it doesn’t get the credit it deserves. My C919 is gone but that would be a heck of a matchup! Cheers
Thank you! Looking forward to blinding the top 4
WHISKEY CHEERS 😎
Been waiting for someone to do this. Love it. Curious, did you guys rate these 'blind' ? Thx
This first pass was not blind. Used the same method and scoresheet we use for each review after spending time with each batch over the course of a few months. Next step is to blind though. Blind the tiers to see if the tiers hold up. Blind the top four to crown a favorite. Lots of possibilities for our live show and to enjoy ECBP with guests (since I have 20 open bottles to now work through).
Interesting. But it kind of played out the way I expected. Appreciate the effort
Yeah, definitely laid out as expected but seeing it versus just feeling it is different. And now that we have this foundation, we can include in future reviews how the next batch ranks among all the batches we noted here.
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I've been disappointed with ECBP for a while now unfortunately. I used to always be on the lookout for them and now I really don't care either way. Here in NY where I am,we never even saw C923 which really sucks. I haven't even bothered to get an A124 and I probably won't. As a fan from back in the Pirate Bottles, this hurts a little.
The data definitely supports the point of view. While a lower batch is still decent value at the price point, there has been only one must own batch 2021 to now.