I realized it killed me inside at times to pass or miss on some of these bottles so I started to document it and put it on video, which has been received very well by the viewers 😆. I guess it's my way of doing a "hunt video" without going to the liquor stores. I'll continue to do it as long as people want it! Have a cool evening and cheers~
Handy BTAC bottle for $250 is insane. One of the best whiskies I’ve ever tasted. It is amazing. I ranked it over the GTS of ‘23 (a bit hot) and just below the WLWeller at a full BTAC tasting dinner.
Hey Bill! I have been hearing great things about the 2023 Thomas H Handy so I'm very excited to try it soon~ I haven't had any yet as I know once I have it, it will be finished very soon 🤣. How was your haul in June? Have a nice cool day and cheers~
Fantastic haul David. Congrats on the R15. You certainly deserve that bottle. Super curious about the Dream Spirits. Never heard of it. Btw, I hear that a good sipping bourbon can help with high blood pressure 😂! Cheers!
Hey Rene! Now my wife hates even the site of bourbons so not sure it'll help here 🤣🤣. It helps me for sure forget everything and just enjoy the evening 😉. Have a cool evening and cheers ~
Great content as always, David. Always something different rather than just watching the hunting videos and loving passes and misses as well. You scored some great bottles!
There are too many good whiskeys and I just don't have enough money to buy them all 🤣. It seems the pass and misses are more popular than the purchased bottles 😆. This video is so fun to make as well. Have a cool evening and cheers ~
Very nice video and great bottles you’ve added to your collection! I would love to see the Russell’s Reserve review! Although I’m not going to be eligible for the sample as I’m not anywhere near where you are. I would have helped already the word if I was there, though.
For the sample, it will be eligible to anybody in the lower 48 states so you never know, you might get lucky! The Russell's Reserve 15 should be my next video so hopefully I'll see you in the comments~ Have a wonderful weekend and cheers~
Hey Shawn! It's going to be a little bit of a drive but definitely worth it if you plan to buy a couple of bottles! I mean, just the Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Barrel Proofs at around $50 is already worth it 😆. Check out their website before you go so you know exactly what you can expect. I would greatly appreciate it if you did mention my name ✌. Have a nice cool day and cheers~
Nice! Great bundles, decent prices on your passed up bottles. Great haul! That Little Book 8 is really nice! Great Michters bundle! That 10yr rye is awesome! Thomas H Handy for that price is still great and it is an awesome rye! Congrats on the RR 15yr! Looking forward to the reviews! Cheers!
Hey Nick! It seems in the last couple of months, there has been some fantastic rye releases and it's only July! 😄. I'm looking forward to drinking and sharing the RR15 as well 😆. Have a cool evening and cheers ~
Good call on the Handy. You are drinking so the foil was coming off anyway. I will be taking the Ben Holladay tour in a couple of weeks. They sell their full line. Any recommendations would be appreciated
From what I hear, anything barrel proof (or they call it rickhouse proof, I think) is great from Ben Holladay 😄. But I'm sure they gave a tasting room so try it yourself and let me know which one you liked best! Have a cool evening and cheers ~
I have used it many times and it didn't leak! As long as you follow the directions and make sure to fill it with water for 5 days and fill it out, it does not leak 😉. Have a fantastic evening and cheers ~
Awesome bottles David. I am working in KY and TN this week. I cannot find any Old Carter Bourbon, but have seen some Old Carter Rye. I have picked up 15 bottles with 2 days to go. Congratulations on your RR 15! Those were decent bundles for RR. 🥃
Hey Dave! I know you'll be able to find a RR15 very soon! Hopefully you were able to get one through their website today as I was too slow 🤣. Old Carter hasn't released a batch this year yet from my knowledge so hopefully they'll be found more later in the year. Have a nice cool day my friend and hope you found some more awesome whiskeys today!
Great haul. The RR15 by all accounts seems to be a special bottle. My budget isn’t large enough to be hunting allocated bottles. It would be similar to using a BB gun trying to take down a buffalo. Always enjoy your haul videos
Hey RJ! I save up everything I can for the bourbon budget. No more shoes, clothes, coffee, draft beer, chicken wings, etc. Only thing I buy is whiskey now. But yeah, I am fortunate enough to have a large budget for it. I'm too lazy to do giveaways but it seems I need to start as I should share 😅. Packing and going to usps is not my cup of tea 🤣. Have a cool evening and cheers ~
Fantastic haul, and very neat to hear about the connection for the Russell’s 15. Currently I’m working on scoring an Old Forester black label single barrel. Ohio is doing a slow release all this week and I keep checking to see if they land in a store close enough that I can cross over and snag a bottle without having to drive 150 miles one way. Fingers crossed. Best part about the Ohio drop, it’s state controlled, so that bottle will only be $50 + tax if I can find one.
There certainly are pros and cons with state controlled liquor stores that's for sure 😆. I hope you land that OF Single Barrel Black Label as I haven't seen one in over a year here in California. Thanks as always for all your support and have a wonderful day! Cheers~
Always enjoy this series. It's fun to see what prices whiskey tubers pay for bottles. I've been eyeing Hi Proof site, and their pricing is actually pretty good. But for me with shipping to TX, only worth it if you buy multiple bottles so that their flat rate shipping make sense. Keep up with growing popularity haha, well at least with Hi Proof. Cheers!
Hey Tran! I don't think Hi Proof can ship out of state yet, but I guess it never hurts to ask them through email or phone. It's all due to viewers like you that mention my name when they inquire in person, by phone, or by email, that really helps out! Thanks a ton to you and everybody else who take your time to view my videos 🙏. Joseph, Daniel, and Roy are super friendly at Hi Proof so just ask and maybe good things will happen! Have a nice cool day and cheers~
@@WhiskeyBank oh they can ship to TX as I made sure and called and spoke to them extensively to confirm before I attempt to do any order. Nevertheless, it's gonna be an out of state store that I will actually keep eyes on. What over SoCal stores with websites that you frequently visited? I have families in Anaheim, that can potentially drop in.
Online isn't as good as it should be. But Cypress Craft, Hi Times, Nady's, and Hi Proof are probably your best bets. If you can get it delivered to the anaheim address, K&L and Mission liquor is also great options. Hope this helps!
Grade videos, David. I would’ve bit on that old car if I didn’t have any. Also Those Russells bundles were interesting. I think if I had three Russells reserve 10 years I would try to do different aging in a barrel with all of that.
Hey Dean! That is probably a good idea, but with so many failed experiments for me trying to age it myself, I just now use that money to buy more whiskeys 🤣. Have a nice cool weekend and cheers~
Great haul. Those JDBP were priced great. We pay 65 for the rye and 59 for bourbon. Both are great. I also grabbed the Little Book as it is a rye. Been on a rye kick. Also grabbed michter 10 rye for 210. That Handy was a steal and might be the best thing I have tasted and that is compared to WLW, BT17, GTS, and this year Van winkles.
It seems many people have said the THH 23 is a good one so I'm so excited 😄. I'll probably share it more than I drink it but definitely glad I got it. Also 2024 has been the year of the rye and let's hope continues as ryes need their time! Have a cool evening and cheers ~
Great review of what’s out there, wish I could get some of the bottles you seem to come across or you gotta let me know. If they ship to Maryland from California at those stores. Cheers David. Great haul
Hey Michael! Most California stores don't ship out of state due to strict laws. Hopefully it changes so you can get some great bottles from California ~ Have a cool evening and cheers ~
Hey Bob! Congratulations on the RR13! It's a wonderful pour and you won't be disappointed! Once you open it, let me know how you like it ~ Have a cool evening and cheers ~
Another gr8 vid. I personally do not get excited for WT products, but it's always satisfying to see someone get a good deal. California seems like a great place to live for whiskey. Look forward to the nxt video. Cheers
Hey Jonathan! It's a good place for whiskey if you're willing to put in some work 😆. Lots of hunting and building relationships but it does pay off with some nice bottles ✌️. Have a wonderful evening and cheers ~
Hey Thomas! It does from time to time but it does take some work 😆 luckily I like to hunt and talk to people, which helps a ton ✌️. Have s fantastic evening and cheers ~
That's usually how it goes the card bill than the rise in blood pressure, I've been looking for that RR 13 but haven't seen it yet it's only a matter of time I've heard some good things about it.🥃
Hey Frank! I'm sure you'll see it but hopefully soon as it will not be released this year, only the rr15 😅. I'm hoping to get a backup myself that is not batch 4 but maybe I'll have no choice. Have a cool evening and cheers ~
Man that 2nd Russell's Bundle would have been a dream for me... Russells 10 and SB are my go to drinks, and I don't have Batch 4 of Russells 13! Damn that 1st Russell's 15 Bundle too! I wish I could see bundles like that near me! That Michters Bundle is a fantastic deal! Man what a haul! So jealous of that Russell's 15!
Hey Dean! Competition has created some nice deals here in California 😄. It seems there are a lot of stores with overflowing inventory of bourbons here so I'm expecting nice prices at year end, especially around the holiday season 🤞. Let's hope your area experiences the same prices very soon! Have a nice cool day and cheers~
Hey Joey! It is a bit far away, but from my understanding is that they have a flat shipping rate so if you buy multiple bottles, it might be worth it to get it shipped directly to your door! The time you save along with gas probably pays for the shipping costs along with the great prices they have. You can always email or call them to verify. Let me know if you do get that information and if could let them know I sent you, that would be greatly appreciated 🙏. If it wasn't for their prices, I would not go there as well as it is also about a 50 minute drive for me as well. Have a nice cool day and cheers~
Nice haul David. Totally jealous of that Michter’s 10 yr Rye. I would have bought multiple if allowed. Still hunting for one. Went ME to VA hunting and only found it priced a too high or just plain stupid
The new liquor store (Hi Proof) is really keeping my wallet light and my wife's blood pressure high as they are offerings some nice whiskeys at great prices! 🤣. I hope you find one soon! Have a peaceful week and cheers~
Always look forward to this monthly video. CA stores have been killing it with their allocations lately. Great pick ups. Congrats on the R15. Hope you find the new MM. am on the hunt for that one too.
I’m not sure on those Old Granddad rumors but I guess you never know. I’m sitting on 6 so I’m good for a little while. Great video and great pickup on the Russell’s 15. Cheers.
Hey Patrick! I'm not sure either on the OGD114 rumors but it did make a lot of business sense when presented by Randy. Hope it's not true 😆. I got lucky on the RR15 and hopefully you'll get one as well! Have a nice cool weekend and cheers ~
My goodness David, what a killer haul! 🤘 No haul for me,but in my mind it was. 😂 I was looking to find that new Maker's Mark,but no luck. Sure would like to hear your thoughts on the RR15 and enjoy. Cheers bro! 🤙
Hey Jesus! I am also looking forward to the RR15 as well 🤣 Also, I'll be sending you a package next week so be ready for it and it should be there in time before you leave. Have a nice cool day and cheers~
Sometimes you have to wonder if it would be cheaper and less time consuming to have a mistress rather than a whiskey hobby. Not suggesting it. Just wondering. 🤔
Hey Robert! It probably would be for the most of us until you get caught. Then you'll have no whiskey and no money 🤣🤣. I'll stick to bourbons just to be safe! Thanks a million for your witty comment! Greatly appreciate it and cheers ~
My friend had a heart condition that he thought was fatal so he didn’t care and partook with some sugar babies. What David spends on whiskey is actually a lot cheaper than what the sugar babies will charge you for their services. My friend told me unless you’re making a good six figure salary, those women will bankrupt you.
Hi Proof is out here doing gods work. I'm in Long Beach and venture in there often for their deals. It's also funny that we're in the same area and part of the same Facebook groups because I know the screenshots from either another person's post, or even one of mine. I have to thank you in big part for mentioning those groups previously, it's helped me score a lot of hard-to-find bottles, and I try as often as I can to pay it forward when I see something. Also, nice price on the BTAC considering how much they're usually going for. Plenty of men have paid far more for less than a 'Handy. ;)
🤣🤣 I did pay a low price for a "handy". Hi Proof is doing awesome work and making other stores in the area lower their prices, which is great for us 😀. Hopefully they keep it up as I am enjoying the prices and selections too much 😆. Maybe we'll run into each other at Hi Proof 👋. Have a cool evening and cheers ~
Thanks for sharing David amazing haul for the month does are my favorite videos. Thanks for the tip on high proof fullerton hoping to grab a weller 12 from them. Cant wait to watch the review on the R15.
Hey Jose! Good luck with Hi Proof! Joseph and Daniel are very helpful over there so when you visit, let them know I sent you and also let them know you're looking for a weller 12 and you never know what will happen! 😄. Have a cool evening and cheers ~
Great choices ! I'm with you... Hi-Proof has been making a name for them self. Not only price and selection but they are seriously nice people. They are doing a taste through with RY3 whiskey on Friday. By the way, I always drop your channel name when speaking with shop owners or bourbon hunters. Hope your T. H. Handy is a great experience. D
Hey Dana! Roy did mention you in our conversation when talking about people mentioning my name 😆. I wish it was a Saturday or a little later as there is no way I can make it at that time with traffic on a Friday 🤣. Hope all is well with you my friend and take care! Stay cool out there ~
I definitely have a good amount of OGD114 stocked away from over the past four years. It’s so good but it’s only around my area once, maybe twice a year. Too cheap and good not to have it stocked. I’m not a fan of Russel’s though. Great video.
OGD114 I remember being a good pour so I'll definitely have to buy more if it's true that there will be no more 😆. Have a wonderful evening and cheers ~~
"Thanks for driving business to my store! I'll let you buy this bottle for just above MSRP" Yeah sounds about right, really tired of stores not selling things at MSRP even to the people that like, actually drive business to their story, what a tool.
Honestly, I'm more happy that they are providing great prices on many great whiskeys (i.e. Jack Daniel's barrel proofs for $50 each) and making other stores around them lower their prices to compete 😆. The savings there more than outweigh small price I paid over msrp on the rr15. Also, my only request to the owner was to keep the prices low and I'll have no choice to have them on these haul videos 🤣. It was my choice to take the offer on the rr15 and I'm thankful for it so as long as they keep prices low, let's support them 🙏. Have a cool evening and cheers ~
@@WhiskeyBank Yeah, them just setting one aside for you when those are hard to find, was a nice gesture in of itself. And like you said, you didn't have to bundle anything for it. Your credit card's blood pressure is also up there, hope your wife is ok.
@@WhiskeyBank I've had a few store picks of the Blanton's SB which stood out. But Blanton's Gold has a higher proof point with a better mouthfeel and more robust flavors.
You could be right and most likely you are. All I did was say that Randy did point out some great reasons why it might be discontinued as it made a lot of "business" sense. Let's hope it's not as we can't lose more well priced good whiskeys. Have a nice cool weekend and cheers~
I was lucky enough to stumble on that Triumph for 220 at TW - wasn’t even planning on buying that one but after tasting so glad I did, especially at that price. And I was lucky enough to get the big boy RR15 499 from corked - that was an instant buy for me. Have not had RR10 cause didn’t think I ever needed to with other shelfers but man I actually really enjoy those RR10’s too! So ain’t mad I got a few lol.
Hey Kevin! The RR15 bundle was a good one but that RR15 + CNF bundle was so good that it kind of overshadowed it 🤣. But congrats on the Wild Turkey Triumph as I would have also purchased it at $220 for sure~ Have a nice cool day and cheers~
Hey Yohan! JD Single Barrel BPs are just a wonderful pour and for the price, can't be beat! Those will always be on my shelf and at $50, probably 2 😆. Have a nice cool day and cheers~
Hey Glen! You should have seen how red her face was in June 🤣🤣. There were times where I thought I had to quit the channel 😅. But it's OK! (For now, we'll see how July goes 😄). Thanks a ton for all your support! Super appreciate it as always and cheers~
I continue to love you content…automatic “like” every time. I keep missing on the Russell 15 yr, so pls don’t pass on one of those…get the next one for me and I will make it worth your time. I would have loved the RR Camp Nelson F and RR 15 combo you passed on.
I was trying to get the RR15 release today at the Russell's Reserve site but I was too slow 🤣. Hopefully you got one! Have a fun and cool day and cheers~
Weller Antique 107, Eastside 12yr, Trails End 10yr, two KC 9's, OF 1897, OF 100 rye, OF 86, Burnside SB pick, Stranahan's Blue Peak, Balcones Lineage, EW Black label and a 1.75L EW 1783 Heroes. Might have forgot a couple others.
Hey Andre! That is a nice haul and a good amount of bottles! You must be drinker like me and my friends 🤣. Let me know which one of those are your favorite~ Have a nice cool day and cheers~
@@WhiskeyBank That's my 1st Weller of any type, I really like it. The Eastside and Trails End are very enjoyable. Trying to stay cool, in the midst of quite a long heatwave in the PAC NW, cheers.
Thanks for the awesome compliment! I'll try my best to keep providing fun and entertaining content as your time is important! Dana Point is so nice to live in and am very jealous you're so close to the beach 😆. Thanks a ton for your view and comment! Greatly appreciate it and cheers~
My decades long bourbon journey is grinding down. I have reached the point where I have culled my number of bottles of bourbon to 15 (at the height of my "collection" I had 70 bottles). Additionally, I now refuse to pay more than $50.00 for a 750ml bottle. I am all about bourbon. I reject "finished" bourbons, and all but two ryes.
That's a great way to drink bourbon and live at peace 😆. I do enjoy the hunt and enjoying my "catch'. It is an expensive hobby but sometimes you just have to enjoy life 😄. Have a peaceful week and cheers~
Picked up a fox & oden batch 6 at k&l in SF for $50. 15/8 yr MGP blend and proof down to 99. It was originally going for $100 and the bottle is pretty. Also picked up old Forester single barrel rye at $80. Iagree with David. Our bourbon obsession is definitely driving our wives crazy. Lucky for me, she does enjoy the pours. David, I see your bottle collection is growing. How do not get..umm....murdered by the misses? I need your secret 😂
The secret is.... just train your ultra instinct abilities to dodge everything and have the sense to buy her something on the way home along with all the bottles 🤣. But my dodging abilities have increased tremendously since I started buying whiskeys. Have a nice cool day and cheers~
The pricing on the master's keep in general is out of control. But it still sells out in my area so maybe it's not high enough for some people 🤣. Have a cool evening and cheers ~
Both the Michter's 10 Year Rye and Bourbon has been getting fantastic reviews for 2023 & 2024 so I finally had to do it and get it, even though it was a bundle. Hopefully I can find the Bourbon very soon 🤣, but not going to hold my breath! Have a nice cool day and cheers~
Getting those JD's at 50 bucks a piece pretty much makes allocated bourbon almost pointless imo. Other than the pretty bottles, good luck blinding anything allocated against those lol.
Hey David! Yeah, that JD Single Barrel BP Rye is one of the best ryes out there, no matter the price. But just like food, I can't have the same whiskey all the time so it nice to have a variety of wonderful bourbons and ryes in my shelf 😆. But now that I found a place that has the JDs at $50, I'll certainly be reaching for them more often! Have a nice cool day and cheers~
Hey Lawrence! At that price, BO10 would have been in my haul section and not in the passed on list 😆. Great catch and buy! Hope you have a cool evening and cheers ~
Our TW had the Blood Oath for 124, seems like CA prices are higher. I used to live in Irvine but was only drinking Scotch back then. Waiting to score a RR15.
It’s not surprising your wife is stressing out over your hobby. I have a serious cap of 150 for a single bottle of alcohol. Regardless of what you think is a good deal for most of these are just a hard passes for me. And I don’t believe OGD 114 is going anywhere. It sells great and would make zero sense in getting rid of it. Personally this is how runs happen in this industry if nothing else their sales will go up over nothing but speculation. And it’s happened before with this exact bottle. I watch and enjoy Randy’s channel but this was a bit of overreach. Just saying. Had a 18 year Maccallen that I got for 150 because the box was damaged so a win. Glad you’re being recognized and getting some great bottles. Enjoy!!
I kind of agree on the OGD114, but I can also see them using the whiskey in a more "efficient" way to make more money. They are a "for-profit" business and they already have a ton of "budget" friendly bourbons in the market so it would seem logical to try to re-brand it and increase the price. Not something we would like to see, but unfortunately, is part of business. We'll see, hopefully nothing happens to it 🙏. Have a fantastic and cool day! Cheers~
You're monotonous monotone and your content takes way too long where many will lose interest. You really should find a way to be more engaging or shortening your videos.
Thanks for the advice. It is a delicate balance as I don't want to just show the bottles but also talking isn't my "day job" so I do have some trouble trying to keep up the energy while telling a story. But I'll keep that in mind as I make my next video 👍. Have a nice cool weekend and cheers~
Great haul! Love how you covered the passes and misses as well. Keep up the great content 👍🏾
I realized it killed me inside at times to pass or miss on some of these bottles so I started to document it and put it on video, which has been received very well by the viewers 😆.
I guess it's my way of doing a "hunt video" without going to the liquor stores.
I'll continue to do it as long as people want it!
Have a cool evening and cheers~
Handy BTAC bottle for $250 is insane. One of the best whiskies I’ve ever tasted. It is amazing. I ranked it over the GTS of ‘23 (a bit hot) and just below the WLWeller at a full BTAC tasting dinner.
Hey Bill! I have been hearing great things about the 2023 Thomas H Handy so I'm very excited to try it soon~ I haven't had any yet as I know once I have it, it will be finished very soon 🤣. How was your haul in June?
Have a nice cool day and cheers~
Great haul! Can’t wait to see your review of the Russell’s Reserve 15. So good!
I can't wait to drink it myself! 🤣
Have a cool evening and cheers ~
Fantastic haul David. Congrats on the R15. You certainly deserve that bottle. Super curious about the Dream Spirits. Never heard of it. Btw, I hear that a good sipping bourbon can help with high blood pressure 😂! Cheers!
Hey Rene! Now my wife hates even the site of bourbons so not sure it'll help here 🤣🤣. It helps me for sure forget everything and just enjoy the evening 😉.
Have a cool evening and cheers ~
Great content as always, David. Always something different rather than just watching the hunting videos and loving passes and misses as well. You scored some great bottles!
There are too many good whiskeys and I just don't have enough money to buy them all 🤣. It seems the pass and misses are more popular than the purchased bottles 😆. This video is so fun to make as well.
Have a cool evening and cheers ~
Very nice video and great bottles you’ve added to your collection! I would love to see the Russell’s Reserve review! Although I’m not going to be eligible for the sample as I’m not anywhere near where you are. I would have helped already the word if I was there, though.
For the sample, it will be eligible to anybody in the lower 48 states so you never know, you might get lucky! The Russell's Reserve 15 should be my next video so hopefully I'll see you in the comments~
Have a wonderful weekend and cheers~
I’m headed to Riverside, Ca . in a few days. I might have to swing by Hi Proof and see what they have. I’ll definitely mention your channel.
Hey Shawn! It's going to be a little bit of a drive but definitely worth it if you plan to buy a couple of bottles! I mean, just the Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Barrel Proofs at around $50 is already worth it 😆. Check out their website before you go so you know exactly what you can expect. I would greatly appreciate it if you did mention my name ✌.
Have a nice cool day and cheers~
Nice! Great bundles, decent prices on your passed up bottles. Great haul! That Little Book 8 is really nice! Great Michters bundle! That 10yr rye is awesome! Thomas H Handy for that price is still great and it is an awesome rye! Congrats on the RR 15yr! Looking forward to the reviews! Cheers!
Hey Nick! It seems in the last couple of months, there has been some fantastic rye releases and it's only July! 😄.
I'm looking forward to drinking and sharing the RR15 as well 😆.
Have a cool evening and cheers ~
Good call on the Handy. You are drinking so the foil was coming off anyway. I will be taking the Ben Holladay tour in a couple of weeks. They sell their full line. Any recommendations would be appreciated
From what I hear, anything barrel proof (or they call it rickhouse proof, I think) is great from Ben Holladay 😄. But I'm sure they gave a tasting room so try it yourself and let me know which one you liked best!
Have a cool evening and cheers ~
Great haul!! Have you done a review on that little barrel you have sitting there? Just wondering if they leak.
I have used it many times and it didn't leak! As long as you follow the directions and make sure to fill it with water for 5 days and fill it out, it does not leak 😉.
Have a fantastic evening and cheers ~
Awesome bottles David. I am working in KY and TN this week. I cannot find any Old Carter Bourbon, but have seen some Old Carter Rye. I have picked up 15 bottles with 2 days to go. Congratulations on your RR 15! Those were decent bundles for RR. 🥃
Hey Dave! I know you'll be able to find a RR15 very soon! Hopefully you were able to get one through their website today as I was too slow 🤣.
Old Carter hasn't released a batch this year yet from my knowledge so hopefully they'll be found more later in the year.
Have a nice cool day my friend and hope you found some more awesome whiskeys today!
Great haul. The RR15 by all accounts seems to be a special bottle. My budget isn’t large enough to be hunting allocated bottles. It would be similar to using a BB gun trying to take down a buffalo. Always enjoy your haul videos
Hey RJ! I save up everything I can for the bourbon budget. No more shoes, clothes, coffee, draft beer, chicken wings, etc. Only thing I buy is whiskey now. But yeah, I am fortunate enough to have a large budget for it. I'm too lazy to do giveaways but it seems I need to start as I should share 😅. Packing and going to usps is not my cup of tea 🤣.
Have a cool evening and cheers ~
Fantastic haul, and very neat to hear about the connection for the Russell’s 15. Currently I’m working on scoring an Old Forester black label single barrel. Ohio is doing a slow release all this week and I keep checking to see if they land in a store close enough that I can cross over and snag a bottle without having to drive 150 miles one way. Fingers crossed. Best part about the Ohio drop, it’s state controlled, so that bottle will only be $50 + tax if I can find one.
There certainly are pros and cons with state controlled liquor stores that's for sure 😆. I hope you land that OF Single Barrel Black Label as I haven't seen one in over a year here in California.
Thanks as always for all your support and have a wonderful day! Cheers~
Always enjoy this series. It's fun to see what prices whiskey tubers pay for bottles. I've been eyeing Hi Proof site, and their pricing is actually pretty good. But for me with shipping to TX, only worth it if you buy multiple bottles so that their flat rate shipping make sense. Keep up with growing popularity haha, well at least with Hi Proof. Cheers!
Hey Tran! I don't think Hi Proof can ship out of state yet, but I guess it never hurts to ask them through email or phone. It's all due to viewers like you that mention my name when they inquire in person, by phone, or by email, that really helps out! Thanks a ton to you and everybody else who take your time to view my videos 🙏.
Joseph, Daniel, and Roy are super friendly at Hi Proof so just ask and maybe good things will happen!
Have a nice cool day and cheers~
@@WhiskeyBank oh they can ship to TX as I made sure and called and spoke to them extensively to confirm before I attempt to do any order. Nevertheless, it's gonna be an out of state store that I will actually keep eyes on. What over SoCal stores with websites that you frequently visited? I have families in Anaheim, that can potentially drop in.
Online isn't as good as it should be. But Cypress Craft, Hi Times, Nady's, and Hi Proof are probably your best bets. If you can get it delivered to the anaheim address, K&L and Mission liquor is also great options.
Hope this helps!
Grade videos, David. I would’ve bit on that old car if I didn’t have any. Also Those Russells bundles were interesting. I think if I had three Russells reserve 10 years I would try to do different aging in a barrel with all of that.
Hey Dean! That is probably a good idea, but with so many failed experiments for me trying to age it myself, I just now use that money to buy more whiskeys 🤣.
Have a nice cool weekend and cheers~
Great haul. Those JDBP were priced great. We pay 65 for the rye and 59 for bourbon. Both are great. I also grabbed the Little Book as it is a rye. Been on a rye kick. Also grabbed michter 10 rye for 210. That Handy was a steal and might be the best thing I have tasted and that is compared to WLW, BT17, GTS, and this year Van winkles.
It seems many people have said the THH 23 is a good one so I'm so excited 😄. I'll probably share it more than I drink it but definitely glad I got it.
Also 2024 has been the year of the rye and let's hope continues as ryes need their time!
Have a cool evening and cheers ~
Great review of what’s out there, wish I could get some of the bottles you seem to come across or you gotta let me know. If they ship to Maryland from California at those stores. Cheers David. Great haul
Hey Michael! Most California stores don't ship out of state due to strict laws. Hopefully it changes so you can get some great bottles from California ~
Have a cool evening and cheers ~
Great video. Just found my first RR 13. Love to see a review on the 15.
Hey Bob! Congratulations on the RR13! It's a wonderful pour and you won't be disappointed! Once you open it, let me know how you like it ~
Have a cool evening and cheers ~
Another gr8 vid. I personally do not get excited for WT products, but it's always satisfying to see someone get a good deal. California seems like a great place to live for whiskey. Look forward to the nxt video. Cheers
Hey Jonathan! It's a good place for whiskey if you're willing to put in some work 😆. Lots of hunting and building relationships but it does pay off with some nice bottles ✌️.
Have a wonderful evening and cheers ~
Congrats on the RR 15. Its nice to hear that a personal relationship with a store can occasionally be rewarded!
Hey Thomas! It does from time to time but it does take some work 😆 luckily I like to hunt and talk to people, which helps a ton ✌️.
Have s fantastic evening and cheers ~
That's usually how it goes the card bill than the rise in blood pressure, I've been looking for that RR 13 but haven't seen it yet it's only a matter of time I've heard some good things about it.🥃
Hey Frank! I'm sure you'll see it but hopefully soon as it will not be released this year, only the rr15 😅. I'm hoping to get a backup myself that is not batch 4 but maybe I'll have no choice.
Have a cool evening and cheers ~
Man that 2nd Russell's Bundle would have been a dream for me... Russells 10 and SB are my go to drinks, and I don't have Batch 4 of Russells 13! Damn that 1st Russell's 15 Bundle too! I wish I could see bundles like that near me! That Michters Bundle is a fantastic deal! Man what a haul! So jealous of that Russell's 15!
Hey Dean! Competition has created some nice deals here in California 😄. It seems there are a lot of stores with overflowing inventory of bourbons here so I'm expecting nice prices at year end, especially around the holiday season 🤞. Let's hope your area experiences the same prices very soon!
Have a nice cool day and cheers~
I love Hi-Proof, I haven’t been there for a few months now because it’s an hour and a half away from me, but they have the best selection and prices!
Hey Joey! It is a bit far away, but from my understanding is that they have a flat shipping rate so if you buy multiple bottles, it might be worth it to get it shipped directly to your door! The time you save along with gas probably pays for the shipping costs along with the great prices they have. You can always email or call them to verify. Let me know if you do get that information and if could let them know I sent you, that would be greatly appreciated 🙏. If it wasn't for their prices, I would not go there as well as it is also about a 50 minute drive for me as well.
Have a nice cool day and cheers~
Nice haul David.
Totally jealous of that Michter’s 10 yr Rye. I would have bought multiple if allowed.
Still hunting for one.
Went ME to VA hunting and only found it priced a too high or just plain stupid
The new liquor store (Hi Proof) is really keeping my wallet light and my wife's blood pressure high as they are offerings some nice whiskeys at great prices! 🤣. I hope you find one soon!
Have a peaceful week and cheers~
Always look forward to this monthly video. CA stores have been killing it with their allocations lately. Great pick ups. Congrats on the R15. Hope you find the new MM. am on the hunt for that one too.
Hey Dave! Thanks as always~ I'm sure you'll be able to find some great bottles in July!
Have a nice cool day and cheers~
I’m not sure on those Old Granddad rumors but I guess you never know. I’m sitting on 6 so I’m good for a little while. Great video and great pickup on the Russell’s 15. Cheers.
Hey Patrick! I'm not sure either on the OGD114 rumors but it did make a lot of business sense when presented by Randy. Hope it's not true 😆. I got lucky on the RR15 and hopefully you'll get one as well!
Have a nice cool weekend and cheers ~
My goodness David, what a killer haul! 🤘 No haul for me,but in my mind it was. 😂 I was looking to find that new Maker's Mark,but no luck. Sure would like to hear your thoughts on the RR15 and enjoy. Cheers bro! 🤙
Hey Jesus! I am also looking forward to the RR15 as well 🤣 Also, I'll be sending you a package next week so be ready for it and it should be there in time before you leave.
Have a nice cool day and cheers~
@@WhiskeyBank Thank you sir and greatly appreciate it!
Sometimes you have to wonder if it would be cheaper and less time consuming to have a mistress rather than a whiskey hobby. Not suggesting it. Just wondering. 🤔
😂😂😂
Hey Robert! It probably would be for the most of us until you get caught. Then you'll have no whiskey and no money 🤣🤣. I'll stick to bourbons just to be safe!
Thanks a million for your witty comment! Greatly appreciate it and cheers ~
I have BOTH 😉🤣
i just opened one of my jack daniels ryes and man it’s so good
My friend had a heart condition that he thought was fatal so he didn’t care and partook with some sugar babies. What David spends on whiskey is actually a lot cheaper than what the sugar babies will charge you for their services. My friend told me unless you’re making a good six figure salary, those women will bankrupt you.
Hi Proof is out here doing gods work. I'm in Long Beach and venture in there often for their deals. It's also funny that we're in the same area and part of the same Facebook groups because I know the screenshots from either another person's post, or even one of mine. I have to thank you in big part for mentioning those groups previously, it's helped me score a lot of hard-to-find bottles, and I try as often as I can to pay it forward when I see something.
Also, nice price on the BTAC considering how much they're usually going for. Plenty of men have paid far more for less than a 'Handy. ;)
🤣🤣 I did pay a low price for a "handy". Hi Proof is doing awesome work and making other stores in the area lower their prices, which is great for us 😀.
Hopefully they keep it up as I am enjoying the prices and selections too much 😆. Maybe we'll run into each other at Hi Proof 👋.
Have a cool evening and cheers ~
R15 🎉🎉🎉🎉
RR15 was the prize of the month! 😆
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Thanks for sharing David amazing haul for the month does are my favorite videos. Thanks for the tip on high proof fullerton hoping to grab a weller 12 from them.
Cant wait to watch the review on the R15.
Hey Jose! Good luck with Hi Proof! Joseph and Daniel are very helpful over there so when you visit, let them know I sent you and also let them know you're looking for a weller 12 and you never know what will happen! 😄.
Have a cool evening and cheers ~
@@WhiskeyBank I will looking forward to the next video
Great choices !
I'm with you... Hi-Proof has been making a name for them self. Not only price and selection but they are seriously nice people. They are doing a taste through with RY3 whiskey on Friday.
By the way, I always drop your channel name when speaking with shop owners or bourbon hunters.
Hope your T. H. Handy is a great experience.
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Hey Dana! Roy did mention you in our conversation when talking about people mentioning my name 😆.
I wish it was a Saturday or a little later as there is no way I can make it at that time with traffic on a Friday 🤣.
Hope all is well with you my friend and take care! Stay cool out there ~
I definitely have a good amount of OGD114 stocked away from over the past four years. It’s so good but it’s only around my area once, maybe twice a year. Too cheap and good not to have it stocked. I’m not a fan of Russel’s though. Great video.
OGD114 I remember being a good pour so I'll definitely have to buy more if it's true that there will be no more 😆.
Have a wonderful evening and cheers ~~
Great bottles! Waiting patiently for the Russells to show up here.
Hopefully you were able to snag one from the Russell's Reserve site today as I was too slow! 🤣
Have a nice cool day and cheers~
@@WhiskeyBank nope. Froze here. You too cheers!
@@samoanbarkeep 🥲
"Thanks for driving business to my store! I'll let you buy this bottle for just above MSRP" Yeah sounds about right, really tired of stores not selling things at MSRP even to the people that like, actually drive business to their story, what a tool.
Honestly, I'm more happy that they are providing great prices on many great whiskeys (i.e. Jack Daniel's barrel proofs for $50 each) and making other stores around them lower their prices to compete 😆. The savings there more than outweigh small price I paid over msrp on the rr15. Also, my only request to the owner was to keep the prices low and I'll have no choice to have them on these haul videos 🤣.
It was my choice to take the offer on the rr15 and I'm thankful for it so as long as they keep prices low, let's support them 🙏.
Have a cool evening and cheers ~
@@WhiskeyBank Yeah, them just setting one aside for you when those are hard to find, was a nice gesture in of itself. And like you said, you didn't have to bundle anything for it. Your credit card's blood pressure is also up there, hope your wife is ok.
@@andrettski8686 She is ok. Me... I comfort myself with the whiskeys 🤣
Great Haul! My June haul: Blanton's Gold, EH Taylor SB, Blantons SB, 2x Weller Antique 107.
Nice Buffalo Trace haul in June! How is the Blanton's Gold? Worth the upgrade over regular blanton's?
Have a nice cool day and cheers~
@@WhiskeyBank I think it is! This is like my 5th bottle. Still have a backup from when I found 3 bottles at CVS in August of 2023.
@@WestCoastWhiskeyDude Nice~ I'll need to figure out a way to compare the two 😆. Thank you for the information!
@@WhiskeyBank I've had a few store picks of the Blanton's SB which stood out. But Blanton's Gold has a higher proof point with a better mouthfeel and more robust flavors.
@@WestCoastWhiskeyDude nice~
I’ll bet 114 is not going to be discontinued.
You could be right and most likely you are. All I did was say that Randy did point out some great reasons why it might be discontinued as it made a lot of "business" sense. Let's hope it's not as we can't lose more well priced good whiskeys.
Have a nice cool weekend and cheers~
I was lucky enough to stumble on that Triumph for 220 at TW - wasn’t even planning on buying that one but after tasting so glad I did, especially at that price. And I was lucky enough to get the big boy RR15 499 from corked - that was an instant buy for me. Have not had RR10 cause didn’t think I ever needed to with other shelfers but man I actually really enjoy those RR10’s too! So ain’t mad I got a few lol.
Hey Kevin! The RR15 bundle was a good one but that RR15 + CNF bundle was so good that it kind of overshadowed it 🤣. But congrats on the Wild Turkey Triumph as I would have also purchased it at $220 for sure~
Have a nice cool day and cheers~
Both JD SBBP and its rye are my top picks too! Sipping both side alongside is always enjoyable! Great haul!
Hey Yohan! JD Single Barrel BPs are just a wonderful pour and for the price, can't be beat! Those will always be on my shelf and at $50, probably 2 😆.
Have a nice cool day and cheers~
Another great month with some amazing pickups David! Looking forward to the reviews on the RR15 and Little Book
Hey Jim! For sure~ hopefully we can meet up sometime so you can also try some fantastic whiskeys 😆.
Have a cool evening and cheers ~
Great video!!!!
Love it
Hey Brian! Thanks a ton for your kind words~
Have a nice cool day and cheers~
Great haul!
Hey Mike! It was a nice one 😄. How did you do in the month of June?
Have a wonderful day and cheers~
0:05 😅 @ the wife’s blood pressure comment.
Hey Glen! You should have seen how red her face was in June 🤣🤣. There were times where I thought I had to quit the channel 😅. But it's OK! (For now, we'll see how July goes 😄).
Thanks a ton for all your support! Super appreciate it as always and cheers~
@@WhiskeyBank A great man once said “ better to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission “. Stay Strong 💪 brother!
I continue to love you content…automatic “like” every time. I keep missing on the Russell 15 yr, so pls don’t pass on one of those…get the next one for me and I will make it worth your time. I would have loved the RR Camp Nelson F and RR 15 combo you passed on.
I was trying to get the RR15 release today at the Russell's Reserve site but I was too slow 🤣. Hopefully you got one!
Have a fun and cool day and cheers~
Weller Antique 107, Eastside 12yr, Trails End 10yr, two KC 9's, OF 1897, OF 100 rye, OF 86, Burnside SB pick, Stranahan's Blue Peak, Balcones Lineage, EW Black label and a 1.75L EW 1783 Heroes. Might have forgot a couple others.
Hey Andre! That is a nice haul and a good amount of bottles! You must be drinker like me and my friends 🤣. Let me know which one of those are your favorite~
Have a nice cool day and cheers~
@@WhiskeyBank That's my 1st Weller of any type, I really like it. The Eastside and Trails End are very enjoyable. Trying to stay cool, in the midst of quite a long heatwave in the PAC NW, cheers.
@@andrettski8686 Weller 107 is a good one and yes, stay cool out there!
Been stocking up on OGD 114 here in michigan ❤and 👍🥃😋
Hey Thomas! I should start doing the same 😆
Brand new here, just sub'd, hope your channel does good this July! Dana Point here, love your reviews and tips-keep em flowing.
Thanks for the awesome compliment! I'll try my best to keep providing fun and entertaining content as your time is important! Dana Point is so nice to live in and am very jealous you're so close to the beach 😆.
Thanks a ton for your view and comment! Greatly appreciate it and cheers~
My decades long bourbon journey is grinding down. I have reached the point where I have culled my number of bottles of bourbon to 15 (at the height of my "collection" I had 70 bottles). Additionally, I now refuse to pay more than $50.00 for a 750ml bottle. I am all about bourbon. I reject "finished" bourbons, and all but two ryes.
That's a great way to drink bourbon and live at peace 😆. I do enjoy the hunt and enjoying my "catch'. It is an expensive hobby but sometimes you just have to enjoy life 😄.
Have a peaceful week and cheers~
Picked up a fox & oden batch 6 at k&l in SF for $50. 15/8 yr MGP blend and proof down to 99. It was originally going for $100 and the bottle is pretty. Also picked up old Forester single barrel rye at $80. Iagree with David. Our bourbon obsession is definitely driving our wives crazy. Lucky for me, she does enjoy the pours. David, I see your bottle collection is growing. How do not get..umm....murdered by the misses? I need your secret 😂
The secret is.... just train your ultra instinct abilities to dodge everything and have the sense to buy her something on the way home along with all the bottles 🤣. But my dodging abilities have increased tremendously since I started buying whiskeys.
Have a nice cool day and cheers~
@@WhiskeyBank i might need the 7 dragon balls to bring me back 😂
So true! I might need it soon the way I'm going 🤣
Picked up Blood Oath 10 for 120 yesterday
Hey Damon! That's a nice pick up and I would buy at that price as well!
Have a cool evening and cheers ~
THH for 250 is an easy buy. Nice
I agree with that! Now it's time to drink it and enjoy this beauty 😜.
Have a cool evening and cheers ~
I have a few stores in my area with triumph for sale $300. No one’s buying 😂
Not buying a 10yr rye for $300
The pricing on the master's keep in general is out of control. But it still sells out in my area so maybe it's not high enough for some people 🤣.
Have a cool evening and cheers ~
Michters rye 10 yr has been getting great reviews!
Both the Michter's 10 Year Rye and Bourbon has been getting fantastic reviews for 2023 & 2024 so I finally had to do it and get it, even though it was a bundle. Hopefully I can find the Bourbon very soon 🤣, but not going to hold my breath!
Have a nice cool day and cheers~
Getting those JD's at 50 bucks a piece pretty much makes allocated bourbon almost pointless imo. Other than the pretty bottles, good luck blinding anything allocated against those lol.
Hey David! Yeah, that JD Single Barrel BP Rye is one of the best ryes out there, no matter the price. But just like food, I can't have the same whiskey all the time so it nice to have a variety of wonderful bourbons and ryes in my shelf 😆. But now that I found a place that has the JDs at $50, I'll certainly be reaching for them more often!
Have a nice cool day and cheers~
I went to my local liquor store and told them you sent me and they threw me out 🤔🤣🤣🤣🤣👍🥃😉 Cheers
Hey Thomas! I would do the same if I was in Michigan 🤣🤣🤣
Have a wonderful evening and cheers ~
I'll skip the bundles. So much good stuff on the shelf right meow.
That is so true! So many good options it's a great time to be a bourbon drinker ✌️.
Have a wonderful evening and cheers ~
Not even 10 seconds in and dropping gold. Credit cards and wife’s bp lol. Cheers!
🤣🤣🤣 I wish it was just a joke, but oh well! Life goes on! (with a ton of great whiskeys 😆)
Have a nice cool day and cheers~
OGD 114 is here to stay
Let's hope you're right as we can't lose more good whiskeys at wonderful prices!
Have a nice cool weekend and cheers~
I got BO10 for 110 in Tx
Hey Lawrence! At that price, BO10 would have been in my haul section and not in the passed on list 😆. Great catch and buy!
Hope you have a cool evening and cheers ~
Our TW had the Blood Oath for 124, seems like CA prices are higher. I used to live in Irvine but was only drinking Scotch back then. Waiting to score a RR15.
@@lawrencekwong5442 Hopefully you got the RR15 from their website today! I was too slow 😮💨
Negative, hopefully will get one at a local store!
@@WhiskeyBankJust scored 2 WTMK Triumph
It’s not surprising your wife is stressing out over your hobby. I have a serious cap of 150 for a single bottle of alcohol. Regardless of what you think is a good deal for most of these are just a hard passes for me. And I don’t believe OGD 114 is going anywhere. It sells great and would make zero sense in getting rid of it. Personally this is how runs happen in this industry if nothing else their sales will go up over nothing but speculation. And it’s happened before with this exact bottle. I watch and enjoy Randy’s channel but this was a bit of overreach. Just saying. Had a 18 year Maccallen that I got for 150 because the box was damaged so a win. Glad you’re being recognized and getting some great bottles. Enjoy!!
I kind of agree on the OGD114, but I can also see them using the whiskey in a more "efficient" way to make more money. They are a "for-profit" business and they already have a ton of "budget" friendly bourbons in the market so it would seem logical to try to re-brand it and increase the price. Not something we would like to see, but unfortunately, is part of business. We'll see, hopefully nothing happens to it 🙏.
Have a fantastic and cool day! Cheers~
You're monotonous monotone and your content takes way too long where many will lose interest. You really should find a way to be more engaging or shortening your videos.
Thanks for the advice. It is a delicate balance as I don't want to just show the bottles but also talking isn't my "day job" so I do have some trouble trying to keep up the energy while telling a story. But I'll keep that in mind as I make my next video 👍.
Have a nice cool weekend and cheers~
Handy is amazing
It is an awesome whiskey and even better when people are scared off by a little scratch 😆.
Have a nice cool weekend and cheers ~