The best way to transport bottles in this situation is to ask the liquor store if they have any boxes they are going to throw out and put all the bottles in that box makes it more compact and they are safe from clacking against each other.
Brewzle. I’ve dropped 30, not a huge guy but have had success with this. Order your normal food. Normal proportions. Then eat 2/3rds of it. You never deprive yourself or anything and it’s easy to keep track of.
@x5j94 I have a client who swears by it, he’s tried to convince me on multiple occasions it’s worth the money he’s spending. In my opinion, it’s not when there’s similar quality out there for a fraction of the price.
Should call this "I went to several whiskey museums with a bourbon nerd in Louisville, KY". BTW that Driftless Glen you looked at in the last store is decent stuff. Definitely worth a try.
These are seriously my favorite bourbon hunting vids on RU-vid. I love how you look for something unusual or less known rather than always seeking the hard-to-find allocated bottles. Great info!
I use plastic milk crates with blankets and bungee cords on Bourbon hunts. A few small bungee cords keeps everything upright, and the blankets keep em from clacking together. And the milk crates have handles for carrying. Just grabbed 6 bottles today, no worries on the drive at all!
Here in Ky, it’s easy to identify a local based on accent and mannerisms. If you’re a local, and you walk into a liquor store you’ve never been in, they will sell you anything to build a relationship. That’s one of the few things I enjoy about my home state.
The willetes farm Bardstown bottled in bond you got at the last place is by far my favorite sub $100 bourbon, and I'm from Kentucky so I've had a lot of them.
Benchmarks are great. I will say my sister had her wedding at Buffalo Trace and it way absolutely amazing. Gave everyone a bottle of Buffalo Trace and gave all of us an amazing tour. If your in the Kentucky area I would highly recommend, if you can find a reservation lol (no they are not rich just lucky).
Very interesting that Top Hat had "Epsy House" Bourbon. It is actually from my small home town and named after the Epsy House, which is a house that George Washington stayed in during his time in the town. He was there in 1794 for the whiskey rebellion so they based their brand on his time there and the historical significance the town and that specific house where he stayed had in whiskey history here in the United States.
Red Castle store was just a museum. those prices are outrageous. And with pappy 15 sitting there, you didn't need to ask to know it was going to be beyond dumb 🤣🤣
Paul Sutton is a revival of an old family bourbon, currently distilled by Wilderness Trail distillery. I know the woman who resurrected the brand (Myra), she’s a former oncology doctor who decided to bring back a legacy that was almost lost. She literally paid people to examine old samples of the family’s whiskey to figure out how it was made, and then re-created the recipe.
I think you would like four gate. It’s finished but they do short finishes so it’s not an overwhelming finished whiskey. All the Kelvin collaborations are great the 2nd Kelvin collab is my favorite!
Glad you were in Louisville! Should have made Evergreen Liquor, good selection and fair pricing. There are 4 Kroger Liquor store I check out, as they have different specials. What I have found in Kentucky is the special items are all priced high or higher, just what you credit card can handle. Great videos. One of my two favorites!
Nothing like recognizing every store in the video, and at least 2 of the staff helping you. Missed a lot of the best stores too, but you got some good ones in.
Went to a small town spirits store here in Texas and scored a bottle of Blanton’s Gold for $220. Guy said their “normal”customer’s cannot afford it. It had been sitting there for 6 months, so I picked it up. They were also the only place in the area with Buffalo Trace in stock, as all the big box liquor stores in the city didn’t have stock. Price was great too. 750ml bottle for $27.99
I just took a trip back to my home state of Wisconsin and had to buy some Driftless Glen bourbon. It's good stuff. They also make a 5-year French oak aged brandy that's finished in bourbon barrels, which is awesome. It's a lot harder to find outside of Wisconsin. I've only ever seen it once in my new home of Oklahoma. Buy some if you see it.
The Mrs and I visited KY last week for our wedding anniversary. Hit the Buffalo Trace tour and nabbed a couple bottles of Blanton’s for $69 each. Old Forester your as well. Also visited Heaven Hill. Gotta say… Old Forester Rye might be the sleeper of the trip!! They don’t sell it here in Mo and it is FANTASTIC! Banner trip!!
I live in the KCMO area and haven't seen the OF Rye here, either. I was told by one store manager on the KS side that he did get a case of it about 2 weeks ago. I usually get 3 bottles when I go to visit family in Dallas. Great stuff.
Tried OF Rye on a whim for a camping trip and was floored by how good it was. I can find it anywhere here in Louisville and buy it often for around mid $20s...
The ultimate bourbon go-getter. A 1967 Ford Country Squire Station Wagon with 6 wooden wine cases in the back, with dividers and styrofoam cushions. You'll spend a few $ on gas but you will arrive in style.
You have opened my eyes to good bourbon. Used to drink Crown Royal and a few cheap Bourbons. Now local liquor store thanks you as my wallet curses you.
@9:20 when I'm out on a hunt buying up 10 or more bottles at a time. I take 3 large empty boxes and a ton of Aldis or Kroger paper bags along with me. Rip multiple bags down the middle, double them up and twist em & snake em around the bottles. Makes great spacers and keeps the bottles from clanking around. Works well for me.
Brewzle, thanx for the memories! The BirdDog and I used to live a block west of Top Hat, behind the Fishery, there in the original downtown of the old village of St. Matthews. Great folks at Top Hat, glad you got to meet'em, 'twas good to see them again.
Storage issue: Get a small to mid size SUV. Then all u do is setup wine racks. You could even get really fancy, take out the back seats then have multiple wine rack layers lol.or simply stock up on bottle boxes/dividers and pack n stack em.
small whiskey update: I tried old forester with coke and I was blown away, the flavors were so excellent! I am the guy that needs his whiskey with coke and this is the first one that shocked me completely. I have had many scotches that were pretty good but this stuff was flawless mixed with diet coke (all I had at the time) simply a great whiskey!
Mine was ginger ale. Tried Weller 12...back when it was 'cheap' and that was the gateway bourbon that got me into neat tastings. On a side note, I had Jim Beam double barrel and found that to be a pretty good mixer too. Enjoy !!
This comment was crazy I’ve had a bottle of wild turkey sitting for a while ( don’t drink much but wanted to try ) I was drinking Diet Coke right now literally grab the bottle dropped a bit and it was outstanding then I saw your comment lol. I tried drinking it raw before but it was strong as hell for me ( I don’t drink) but with the coke I tasted all flavors no alcohol
I was told at the Willett distillery that the Old Bardstown BiB is only available in Kentucky. I bought one and was satisfied for the price, it’s definitely a solid bourbon.
Ha! I know that State Liquors store. Picked up Smoke Wagon The Younger when I was there….and also ate dinner at the Brown Hotel. Good times in Kentucky. Hi from Calgary Alberta
stopping at the "dirty Kroger" in Louisville was such a waste! haha there are so many good local places in the city. Hope you get to to explore even more
Matt Winns Steakhouse has the rarest bourbon collection in the world! All the bottles are available for pours and retail. Also Frankfort Avenue Liquors
Just did a tour at Southern Distilling Company on Friday in Statesville, NC. Mentioned "Southern Star" at 22:40. Don't sleep on it. Give it a try if you get the chance. The Paragon 92 Proof is a fastball right down the middle; Smooth, full flavor, great mouthfeel. And, the Paragon Bottle in Bond 100 Proof is Chef's Kiss.
Thought i would like to mention they do make bottle caddy's. To keep your bottles from breaking, clinking or sliding around. I own 2. They each hold 25 bottles. But some can hold as much as 100 bottles. If you truly want to get ine i can give you the link to buy them. Once you see ehat they look like you will see there sre many things that you can use that ste not adv8as bottle caddys that do the same job. However the ones i have specifically say thats ehat they are for. All thought you can make them for free by just saving your boxes from when you buy cases of bottles or go to the liquor store and ask for there old boxes. Tape them together put it in your trunk and as you buy bottles put them in the empty slots. Your welcome 😊
I love you man! ❤ You know what you love and stick within your guidlines. This man knows what he wants! Nothing more admirable. You have great taste as well I’m glad we agree on similar taste profiles. Keep it up brother! Rock on! We’ll be watchin’ !
TJ - my wife and her friends somehow found me a Four Gate kelvins collaboration 4 for Father’s Day (at msrp) and it’s freaking awesome. Definitely don’t pass up that at $200
Seeing you guys hunt Louisville makes me want to go back down there for a weekend. I went last fall to catch some horse racing and hike down in the Green River Valley. Great area with great people.
Next time you’re in Louisville, you have to try La Bodeguita de Mima. It’s a Cuban restaurant with amazing food! I’ve been there once while in town for a concert and would drive down from Michigan just to eat there!
I have a co worker that is related to Paul Sutton and she gave me a bottle of it. It is amazing. They aren’t in many stores so I’d grab a bottle next time you see it. 100% worth it. I prefer it over Blantons.
That FR Visitor Center Private Selection 20 year though. I love me some Four Roses, and seeing a unicorn like that next to Pappy 15, in the wild?! Where is this place? Bourbon Heaven?
I had a liquor store give me a wine box with card board separators when I bought three bottles. Try to get one of those next time when bourbon hunting.
