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Posted on 10/2/24 at 2:31 pm
Posted by biglosdaddy
south louisiana
Member since May 2007
1019 posts
Posted on 10/2/24 at 2:31 pm
So from time to time I like to support bourbon raffles just to try to get rare or hard to find bottles.

Lady luck finally allowed me to win one, and now I am trying to figure out if I should keep what I won or attempt to sell.

The bottle is an EH Taylor Grain of the Gods, and the secondary market has it listed for $1500 on up.

Does my enjoyment of bourbon make me keep it, or do I try to give myself a nice pay day?

What say you F&D board?
Posted by iwantacooler
Pig Nose Feet
Member since Aug 2017
2685 posts
Posted on 10/2/24 at 2:39 pm to
Personally I wouldn't sell it, but I wouldn't be above trading it to get multiple other bottles that I normally wouldn't pay secondary for.
Posted by thegreatboudini
Member since Oct 2008
7087 posts
Posted on 10/2/24 at 2:40 pm to
I have many means of adding revenue to my household, selling bourbon isn't one of them.

Drink it.
Posted by Devious
Elitist
Member since Dec 2010
29389 posts
Posted on 10/2/24 at 2:44 pm to
That would be a bottle I kept for special times with special people
Posted by tke_swamprat
Houma, LA
Member since Aug 2004
10864 posts
Posted on 10/2/24 at 2:49 pm to
quote:

Personally I wouldn't sell it, but I wouldn't be above trading it to get multiple other bottles that I normally wouldn't pay secondary for.


I'm a big believer in drinking the bourbons that I get but I would second the above statement. Should be able to get a really good haul in a trade.
Posted by RichJ
The Land of the CoonAss
Member since Nov 2016
5031 posts
Posted on 10/2/24 at 6:28 pm to
If, and only if, you can appreciate the bottle that you won, keep it. If it is above your palate, trade it, sell it to someone that has appreciation for it. Money value shouldn’t have anything to do with it, JMHO…
Posted by Pikes Peak Tiger
Colorado Springs
Member since Jun 2023
9451 posts
Posted on 10/2/24 at 6:50 pm to
It’s bourbon, keep it, drink it and enjoy it. It’s an amazing pour (not quite as good as the 18 year old marriage, but still amazing)

Part of the reason these bottles are so expensive is that people just keep selling them at higher prices and actually drinking them.
Posted by LNCHBOX
70448
Member since Jun 2009
88704 posts
Posted on 10/3/24 at 8:28 am to
You'll likely never have a chance to own that bottle again, but I personally would trade it for some other high end bottles and some cash.
Posted by Enadious
formerly B5Lurker City of Central
Member since Aug 2004
18518 posts
Posted on 10/3/24 at 9:20 am to
quote:

The bottle is an EH Taylor Grain of the Gods, and the secondary market has it listed for $1500 on up.

No matter how good it is, you won't drink it and say, "Damn, that's worth $1500 dollars.' I'd sell it and buy a variety of other bottles.
Posted by USEyourCURDS
Member since Apr 2016
12744 posts
Posted on 10/3/24 at 9:22 am to
Posted by Epic Cajun
Lafayette, LA
Member since Feb 2013
36352 posts
Posted on 10/3/24 at 9:25 am to
I would pop it and share with friends, but I have friends who have shared very nice bottles with me over the years.
Posted by LNCHBOX
70448
Member since Jun 2009
88704 posts
Posted on 10/3/24 at 9:27 am to
quote:

No matter how good it is, you won't drink it and say, "Damn, that's worth $1500 dollars.'


I dunno. I've had some bottles that I would say were worth the price of admission. I don't think this particular bottle would for me though.
Posted by Pikes Peak Tiger
Colorado Springs
Member since Jun 2023
9451 posts
Posted on 10/3/24 at 9:36 am to
quote:

No matter how good it is, you won't drink it and say, "Damn, that's worth $1500 dollars.' I'd sell it and buy a variety of other bottles


Sounds from the OP that he didn’t pay that much for it.

I’d keep it and drink with friends who appreciate good, rare whiskey.
This post was edited on 10/3/24 at 9:37 am
Posted by BiggerBear
Redbone Country
Member since Sep 2011
3146 posts
Posted on 10/3/24 at 4:08 pm to
Ask yourself if you would pay "$1,500 on up" for that bottle. Because that is what you are doing if you drink it. Be okay with that either way you decide to go.
Posted by terd ferguson
Darren Wilson Fan Club President
Member since Aug 2007
113897 posts
Posted on 10/3/24 at 9:50 pm to
I'd trade it for 40 bottles of Eagle Rare
Posted by TheBoo
South to Louisiana
Member since Aug 2012
5374 posts
Posted on 10/4/24 at 9:34 am to
Investments are investments and hobbies are hobbies, but practicality should be considered as well.

I enjoy bourbon, but take way the perceived value from this bourbon economy, and would I enjoy it more than a glass of Makers or Buffalo Trace? Who knows.

I say that while being very particular about vino although I'd say that the relationship between price and quality is more observable with wine than whiskey.

From what I've seen with my friends who have a bourbon hobby, EH seems to be a trophy many people seek, and something that makes a statement if it's in your collection.

Bring the downvotes
This post was edited on 10/4/24 at 3:15 pm
Posted by Mouth
Member since Jan 2008
22880 posts
Posted on 10/4/24 at 11:15 am to
quote:

Does my enjoyment of bourbon make me keep it, or do I try to give myself a nice pay day?


what'd you pay for it? $100?

unless you're poor and hard up for money... keep the bottle and enjoy it on special occasions.

geeesh
Posted by Challenger2006
Member since Mar 2014
211 posts
Posted on 10/4/24 at 10:02 pm to
Does the potential $1,500 change anything for you?

I’d keep it, it may lose value in the short term, but it will continue to grow long term (like in 4-5 years, not 20).

Better yet, drink that shet, you’ll never get another one- you probably won’t ever see another one.
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