There already is a shortage of Pappy Van Winkle bourbon.
Yeah, I’m drinking my bottle of Pappy 20-year down by the thimblefull at this point. On special occasions. Otherwise I’m sticking with Angels Envy and Hirsch for straight drinks, Buffalo Trace for mixing. But I have another 25 types of bourbon at home, except for my bottles of Pappy, Rip and Elmer all are more than half full. So I’m in good shape to weather the increased costs of a “shortage”
For Knob Creek fans, if anyone has a Costco with a liquor store near them, Kirkland brand bourbon is made by the same folks as Knob Creek, and is very similar but also cheaper.