John Vereeke just came by and dropped off some bottles for me. I had asked for a bottle of Ancient, Ancient Age and a Weller 12yo for a tasting I am doing early next year. He also brought along a bottle of the Sazerac Rye, but not just any bottle. He brought me a bottle signed by Mark Brown and it is labeled "bottle 902 of 1,000" from the first bottling run.
The package is very attractive with the shape of an old bar decanter with the brand name put on with white enamel. I have tried the whiskey before and I know it is a very tasty 6 yo rye. I am looking forward to trying this bottle.
He told me that he hopes to ship to his markets in Kentucky by the second week of January. Maybe late for the holidays, but just in time for the Super Bowl Parties!
Mike Veach