What Would WE PAY For These POPULAR Allocated Bourbons? 

Maker’s Mark: Tackle Box Aged 😂

I think by now, most of us are here for you guys. Your personality. Your comradery. Feel free to do whatever you want. We'll tune in.

Don’t worry about who it helps. It’s just really entertaining watching reactions about rare bottles. We all know what rare breed taste like

I love that Kurt argued the point that he likes to argue😂

I stopped caring about allocated stuff a long time ago. There is so much good whiskey that is easy to find. No stress, no waiting, no ridiculous prices, etc.

I have 2 shows I would love to see. 1. Review your barrel picks blind and see what ranks the best. 2. Take 3 distilleries and get a bourbon and rye from them and blind them against each other. Which is better from each distillery and then the overall favorite of the group!

There is value in reviewing hard to find bottles. First it confirms if it really is desirable. Second it prepares you if you have a slight chance to actually see it and have to make a decision. Third it gives a reading on the distillery.

Left this comment a few videos ago, but now I’m sold it’s a good idea for a new game show Friday blind! Both of you have $100 to wager. There are 6 blind bottles you taste and then bid on. Both must end with 3 bottles and minimum bid for a bottle is $15. That way you can go a bit crazy on a bottle but you can’t spend it all. Then who vote who has built the better lineup.

I appreciate that you want your videos to be relatable and the bottles you review to be accessible. However, when comes to unicorn/rare whiskies, I assume many of us would rather experience it vicariously than not at all. Whether we get to taste the juice or not, half the fun is just kicking back and talking about it… and we’re glad to listen.

My theory: Trenton's only experience with a tackle box was one that belonged to someone who kept a tobacco pipe in his tackle box.

I paid $175 for a Blantons Gold just because I'd probably never see another. The extra 10 proof is good. I'll have it a couple years and I'm glad I purchased the bottle😊

I love the message at the end of this video. I think that happiness is more important and valuable than money, and if someone's circumstances allow them to spend a little extra money on something that will bring happiness into their lives and others around them, that's a beautiful thing 👍

I am stopping this @5:03 to post that I already know this is my favorite line of this entire video, "I took you on one fishing trip and you stuck a stick in Korey's ear. So that's kinda how that went." - Kurt. That is gem right there...love it! 🎣♥

paid 900 dollars for a George T Stagg 2022, not even mad, it's kinda nice to have one singular bottle that is obviously the best in my collection, saves me the hassle of thinking when anybody asks 😂

I doubt I would ever buy anything off of the secondary regardless of how good it is, but this was still an entertaining and educational video. Thanks Guys!

Since the video mainly discussed secondary, here's MSRP in my ABC state: Makers: $150 Antique: $59 WT MK: $275 (generations $450) Blanton's SFTB: $160

Ive overpaid for 3 bottles. Weller Antique 107 I paid $100, Weller 12yr $125, and a John J Bowman SiB $100. I don't regret any of those purchases.

I just can't pay $100 or more for Antique when I used to get it for $30-$35, just several years ago. It hasn't become 3x or more better in that time. There are better bottles in the $100+ range, at least to me.

Nothing better than waking up and starting my day with these videos. Keep getting creative with the content.

I think we have to understand that even with the bourbon bubble slowly popping (which obviously will still be bigger than anytime before 2020), we’re gonna see these bottles released at high prices. People with high income treat these as collectibles (probably for good reason - can you imagine how big the next craze is gonna be when something else out of people’s control causes another boom?) and the distillers know this. They will continue to do these releases because its human nature to want to feel exclusive.

If everyone refused to buy secondary, there wouldn't be a secondary market.

I love the subject of talking about what bottles people would actually pay full secondary or partial secondary for, because there are some bottles that I would overpay for, but it's nice to hear other people's opinion to verify my thinking. Hope to see more episodes covering this topic.

Kurt just argued that he doesn’t like to argue .😂

I think this is a great show idea, you guys should do more of these but without tips on the bottles status before reveal. The blind guess on price and then the reveal discussion as to if it changed is fantastic.

Blanton's Straight From the Barrel should be the way all Blanton's is made. Then it would be worthy of the hype it gets.

I’m not a fisher….priceless .

I love it! Great honest review!

Really enjoyed this one!! It shows the knowledge that you have about Bourbon!!

You two are my favorite whiskeytubers I love your opinions and I find that I keep my bourbon hunting in line with how you all go about the hunt!

This is great, because Kurt is so against paying secondary it gives a good idea of how good some of these products are!

Great video. Love when you all mix it up.

I paid secondary for jack 12, glad I did, don't know if I would again.

1:59 "I absolutely do not like to argue," he argued. 😂 3:29 I haven't seen anyone smoking a pipe in decades. But like you, I grew up seeing it on a fairly regular basis. Blanton's Straight From the Barrel is the only Buffalo Trace whisky that's ever impressed me. It's fully as good as the stuff I've paid $60-70 for.

Absolutely loved this!

Very good show, I don't know that I would ever buy any of these at secondary price (if I saw them) but still interesting to hear about them. I have had Weller Antique at MSRP (in Ohio) and loved it. I'm with Kurt on paying too much. I can find a number of great bourbons for under $80, so why pay more. I drink mine, not collect them. TonyB

Hey guys, just wanted to say I’ve recently found your channel and greatly enjoy your content. Thanks for the informative, interesting and frankly relaxing videos. Keep it up!

The only one of those bottles that I have is the antique 107. Just picked up 2 bottles last week for 70 a bottle. I think it’s pretty good. Won’t pay much more for it. I don’t pay secondary for anything really.

Great video as always guys, cheers and have a great holiday!

I think the market/state your in dictates the secondary market price. I live in Wisconsin a bottle of Blantons SFTB costs about $300-$400 depending on if you frequent the store and have a good relationship with the owner. Or win in it a lottery for MSRP. Great video as always 👍🏻🥃🇺🇸

I’d like to have seen this video without Trenton swaying Kurt’s decision by giving “this is a unicorn” hints. Could be interesting if these unicorns were ranked without knowing their status. Maybe even peppering in some shelfers as well.

Awesome video! I love the opinions on secondary pricing!

Loved this video Trent, and I like your Dad’s honesty!

Those prices are why beyond what I could afford for a bottle of bourbon

I paid 300 for my first Stagg batch 15. It was amazing , but ever since I’ve bought 5 more.only difference is I only paid 55 bucks.

Loved this video, and I’d love to see more editions of this! I think a fun twist on this would be a “competition-esque” style of video where each of y’all give each other 2-4 pours to guess the price of, and the “winner” is the one who was able to make the other guess the largest difference from the pours actual price (either way, lower or higher)! I think it’s a great way to showcase some amazing values, and also some pitfalls for unsuspecting consumers.

A fun video/game style video. “Unicorn hunter”. You do a 4 bottle blind. 2 of them are unicorns, 2 are shelf available. See if you can pick out which is which

Only two I got secondary is EC C920 for $130 and 2019 jack Daniels barrel proof rye for $200

Enjoyed this video.

I’ll probably never buy anything above $100 because of my budget. But I enjoy any video that you provide.

Reviews of hard to find bottles are very entertaining and as previously mentioned, prepares us to make an informed decision if we get an opportunity to buy one.

I' just don't pay secondary...but I'll pay my local retail stores price... I bout a Weller 12 for 112...I bought a stagg jr for $199....it's about sharing with friends and family which is what we do 🥃 cheers

SLB Classics 0:01 Kurt is with “this guy” who also goes by “that guy” 0:37 everyone knows that Trenton is the rare bottle hunter 0:56 Trenton totally capital of Switzerland’ed Kurt (bern’ed) 1:56 Kurt doesn’t argue, that implies that Trenton has a chance at winning 3:06 well we know the smell isn’t coming from Trenton then 3:52 Trenton note: tackle box 4:25 QUINTESSENTIAL! 5:00 the real Trenton fisher story comes out 5:28 JUICY! 7:20 that was a good hint Trenton 8:07 I’ve done worse on a Blanton’s sadly. 9:14 2 wheaters in a row! 9:37 this is great entertainment, that’s how it is helpful 10:20 Trenton is pulling some information from mom and playing games within the game 11:18 Trenton doesn’t know a food: chestnuts 11:44 fun fact, hidden valley ranch is a Clorox product 12:33 uh oh, don’t hurt Kurt. Also some lovely 😇🎶 13:08 oops Kurt does a nasty for a change. Should’ve cut it out ;) 13:44 good luck not talking Trenton 14:49 well good luck being less than 100$ 16:12 Kurt starts thinking like Trenton and what he does with whiskey 17:03 Trenton almost nails the reference, he gets the important bits 18:04 Kurt gives his personal opinions 18:40 Not a drill! Trenton does some research!! 19:50 nice guy Trenton curating the tasting well 20:53 Kurt knows what he likes 21:50 Trenton disappears to find the whiskey 23:10 Kurt has his limits, but some of the bottles are worth more than msrp 24:27 Trenton really tries to have Kurt tie his noose 24:50 Kurt you’re worth the secondary price 25:55 Kurt is honest, sometimes to a fault and we love him for it 27:01 Trenton is losing focus, too long of an episode for him 29:20 msrp matching secondary is rough 29:36 Trenton is a bad listener, but sometimes love is blind and deaf 30:40 no judgement and honesty, can’t ask for much more 31:00 future content! Flippers 31:22 whoops, that was recorded, Trenton may use that out of context 31:57 got a deal for GTS, VW10, VW lot B for $1k total, great memories and gifts 33:49 nice sign off and nod

I absolutely loved this video! The emotion of the memories made of sharing a bottle of bourbon. I’d pay over msrp in reason, my brother and I have shared some great moments around a great pour. Keep em coming guys!! Cheer’s 🍸🍹

Doing my part in the whiskey price game and not buying anything over 80 bucks...that leaves me out of a lot of bottles but there is so much good stuff out there under 80...

I just picked up a bottle of the Blantons straight from the barrel. Ohlq did a special drop at my local store.

All of your videos are helpful gentlemen. This one is interesting.

I haven’t paid secondary yet but I understand why people do on the things they’ve actually tried and like

Great video

It’s great to hear honest opinions and feedback on prices for secondary! Agreed the Makers Mark Cellar Aged is delicious!

You did well on this Kurt!

I think there's a lot of value in tasting/reviewing hard to find bottles. It at least helps inform people on the bottle should they happen across one at some point and time and help them decide if it's something they want to pick up or not.

Listen, I think the secondary pricing bandits are hurting bourbon. Having said that, what I'm willing to pay is subjective. How much do I like it? Have I ever had it? Is it part of a collection that I have? Is it a gift for someone important? Etc.

I enjoy the content around allocated bottles more than I do the shelfers because I do get the opportunity at my store to pick a few rare bottles a year. I want to make sure I pick right. And also it’s just fun. I watch you all for entertainment; I already know what Wild Turkey 101 tastes like haha.

🎉 I have those Longbranch glasses you use. It is fun to purchase the gift sets. I’ve found some tasty pours. Longbranch was a bit disappointing for me. As for this video, you all make me curious about those unicorns and rares.

I enjoyed the video. But, I would have preferred if you had kept it connected to the idea of the value of the juice. For instance, using a readily available upper scale bottle you like (e.g. Rare Breed, Maker's 46 Cask Strength, Russell's Reserve 10 yr...or single barrel) and judging how much more you like and/or would pay for these unicorns. Like if Kurt only liked Weller Antique or Blanton's 10% more (or less) than one of those base bottles, that says a lot about whether you're paying for the juice OR the brand/hype. It's been proven OVER AND OVER AND OVER again that IF a consumer THINKS they are getting something fancy/nice, THEN their brain will subconsciously increase their perception of pleasure (and value). So once Kurt was told all the details about the unicorns, their price, their names....the experiment was over!

Like this idea Trenton! Agree it’s a person’s choice to spend the extra to garner something that may be a unicorn for them but one they are willing to pay for. I agree with the Blanton’s as it’s one my list. Keep holding out I’ll find it or luck into it through one of the lotto picks. Guess we’ll see!

I'ld easily give $125 for another ECBP C923. I really lucked into the one I got at retail.

Funny there are only two bottles that have thought that maybe I'd pay secondary for; Maker's Cellar aged and Wild Turkey BiB 17 Year Old. And you have both in this video! Sort of crazy. I never had the Wild Turkey, but did get a few pours of the MMCA at a bar and love it.

ECBP C923 for 150 is my favorite secondary go-to right now.

Appreciate the efforts you guys go to for these videos. That being said, sometimes you tend to over think the simple. This was a great video idea, but would just ask 2 questions A) what's your guess at MSRP, B) what's the most you'd pay for it? Release year, unicorn status, yada yada can be discussed afterwards. But it's great to get the opinion solely based on what's in the glass.

Love watching your vids, always great info and entertainment. I shared a bottle of 10 yr Van Winkle with family at Christmas that I paid $500 for. It was worth it that once, but won't pay that again.

I got Weller Antique 107 for MSRP. Had the opportunity to get a Blanton’s Straight from the Barrel at MSRP from a Virginia ABC drop, but I took Elmer T. Lee instead as I’m not a huge Blanton’s fan, while I do like Elmer T. Lee and it was only $40.

Saw a Heaven Hill 18 in the wild. Stopped me cold when they were asking $650 😢

Not myself but my buddy bought a Penelope Rio at secondary after trying mine, that’s such a unique bottle unlike anything else in either of our collections. He felt it was worth having that as a “Wow factor” pour.

One of my absolute favorite bottles I have that I paid secondary for and would do again is RR Single Rickhouse Camp Nelson F. Its a fantastic sip

Great blind! I would love to try all of those bottles.. I bet that Masters Keep is amazing! 🥃

Trenton and Kurton stay keepin it real 💯

Really interesting video guys. I think you do these blinds the best of all the bourbon channels on youtube. I am curious though, if you could only buy one between MMCA and ECC921 which would you buy and how much in the secondary would you pay?

I recently had my first pour of Weller Single Barrel. To me, it was as good if not better than my WLW. Which, is my #1 all time. I would pay secondary for it, just not the crazy $400+. I would do $200-300 no questions asked.

A cool guy let me try some of his Blanton’s SFTB that he got at MSRP. It was good, but it drank super hot.

I just got my first Weller full proof for 180 out the door. Some people laughed at me, but it's the cheapest I've seen it here in Michigan. Usually when I see it, it's at 250-300, so I jumped on it for 180.

Good show.

Out of 100 bottles of nice bourbons (not Old No 7, etc), my worst regret purchase of all is a $300 Wild Turkey Master's Keep Voyage. And that's including a $700 George T Stagg 2022.

I liked this video!

This gives me ideas for that very Special Bottle to have for that very special event or gathering...

Hey guys I just started watching and just got into bourbon maybe a year ago. Some of my favorites are RR 10 and single barrel, Henry McKenna 10bib, OF1920, MM cask strength, 4R single barrel and wilderness trail. I thought a march madness elite 8 style bracket done blind over a couple episodes would be a great idea. Keep up the great videos!

Most of the bottles I pay secondary for are too expensive to open. The common ones I do drink like woodford double oaked, Barrell Private Release orange label, I'd pay an extra $25-35 a bottle if I had to

Great video. I liked the format. It’s nice to get a somewhat realistic gauge on scarcity and value and not just a blanket “I wouldn’t pay over 80” for every bottle. Every viewer would pay 200 for that mmca or wtmk in a heart beat.

Blanton’s SFTB isn’t a unicorn but gods if it isn’t god tier IMO. Gold is what OSB should be but SFTB is OMG yes! Ha!

Hey, pipes are making a comeback! There's a whole you tube pipe community out there, and it's not just geezers. A good pipe pairs well with bourbon.

Though I'd like to try them all, the 107 is the only bottle I've had, will gladly continue to pursue that as long as its reasonable. The first one I bought was $50 (yes) the second one I bought was $100. Second in line would be the Makers, purely from the fact that about every bottle I've had from Makers is plain old solid. 46CS, Wood Finishing, 101, Store pics.....all very solid. Cheers and great video!

I usually only tend to pay secondary for Michter's special releases. In my area, they are rarely seen so you have to pay a little extra when you find them.

Sorry to say Kurt, but that Hibiki 21 is $700 even in Japan. It kills me cause it’s incredible

Guys, great stuff as usual... had a question for you... noted that you said that you don't like really "hot" bourbons... why don't you guys ever add a few splashes of water to the really high proof bourbons? Don't those high proof bourbons actually open up a lot more flavors after adding a few drops of water?

13DO, PHCDB, and OCDP are the ones I would pay secondary for.

I did a distillery tour at Makers Mark last week and was disappointed they didn't have more exclusive bottles in the gift shop

I have about 20 bottles of ECBP and just checked on what was my oldest... I have an A119 & B519, nope, I don't have a C919... oh well.

I've broken down and bought 2 bottles on secondary, ECBP c923 and JD12 batch 1 (which I went on to find another at msrp). Looked around to find cheapest, but still secondary.

Fishing is so relaxing. Unplugged from electronics and peaceful

Stagg. If I find it under $200 I would buy it. Under $159 I am going to buy it 🤷🏻‍♂️. Master’s Keep Unforgotten I would overpay if I could find another. I LOVE that bottle.